DIY lawyers derail trials
More people are choosing to represent themselves in court, possibly because of the digital self-help phenomenon, the secretary for justice says.
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NZ v Oz: How the odds fluctuated
Saturday's heart-stopping Black Caps v Australia battle wasn't just the focus of tens of thousands at Eden Park and millions watching on TV.
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Air strikes make sense - Little
Labour leader Andrew Little told Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott in their private meeting that Australia's air strikes against Isis in Iraq make sense.
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Cool landings at ice airport
Winter on New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee means ice fishing, hockey tournaments and, if the ice is strong enough, aeroplanes.
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Changes to spy network come slowly
Exclusive: Flaws in the management of New Zealand's spy networks have been exposed, including problems getting intelligence material to the Prime Minister.
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Plea for calm over key-taking
Police are urging motorists not to take matters into their own hands, following the latest removal of car keys from drivers allegedly driving dangerously.
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Plain packs - heat on Govt
The Government is being lobbied to bring the tobacco plain-packaging bill back to Parliament for a final vote.
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Students study culture over science
Students beginning university this week are most likely to take a degree focused on human society or culture, despite the ongoing push towards science and technology…
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Special moment for Kiwi crewmen
Auckland - the home of some spectacular finishes in the Volvo Ocean Race - again delivered a memorable welcome for the fleet at the weekend, but for two Kiwis at the…
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Conservatives skip north's byelection
Conservatives leader Colin Craig says the party decided it would not stand in the Northland byelection because it did not want to split the centre-right vote and help…
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Russian rebels pay with their lives
Boris Nemtsov is not the first Russian dissident to die in mysterious circumstances in recent years. These rebels also paid with their lives.
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I don't back execution - governor
Jakarta's Governor has reportedly said President Joko Widodo is considering different views on the death penalty, including his own advice that it should be removed…
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Killing Fields refugee gives back
She's not a cyclist, but a woman who came to New Zealand as a refugee baby is embarking on a 12-day cycling fundraiser in Cambodia.
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'Cut roads budget by $2b'
Youth lobby group Generation Zero says Auckland Council's planned spending on new roads in its 10-year budget should be…
Whale song keeps expert awake
Some of us listen to whale sounds to relax or sleep - but for Rosalyn Putland, it's serious science.
Strangers in Paradise
The lakeside drive from Queenstown to Glenorchy lives up to its billing as one of New Zealand's most scenic roads - it just gets better at every bend as the north Wakatipu…
Parks, beaches, events and displays
Parks, beaches, events and displays - all family places, places for everyone to enjoy until someone who constantly swears comes along.
Business
Court rules on Hubbard payout
The biggest investor in one of Allan Hubbard's shambolic businesses has come out on top after a High Court hearing over…
Sanitarium to reap financial returns
Food giant Sanitarium, the tax-exempt manufacturer of Weet-Bix and Marmite, is expected to reap significant financial returns from the sale of a United States-based…
MyFarm launches $5m kiwifruit orchard
New Zealand farm investment company MyFarm, which up until now has specialised in the pastoral sector, has weighed into kiwifruit with the launch of a $5 million orchard…
'Don't speak to media' - Taurus Group
Investors in property syndicates formerly run by SPI have been told to close ranks to the media.
World
Offsiders deflect leadership challenge
Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop and frontbencher Malcolm Turnbull have steered clear of increasing speculation…
Jihadi John linked to UK bombing plot
"Jihadi John" was able to flee the scrutiny of the security services despite being a member of a terrorist cell known to have links to the failed 21/7 attacks on London…
Allies fear killers won't face justice
Moscow police were yesterday hunting for the killers of Boris Nemtsov, the Russian opposition politician who was gunned down in the shadow of the Kremlin's towers yesterday…
Move on Mosul may cause mass flight
As many as one million people could flee Mosul in northern Iraq if the Iraqi Army, backed by US air strikes, seeks to recapture the city this year, aid agencies have…
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Drones at your wedding?
Inez Edwards had no clue what a drone was. But when the bride-to-be's photographer suggested it as a way to get some stunning…
Owner of Auckland's mystery drone comes forward
Drinking tea may reduce risk of diabetes
Drinking three cups of tea a day can cut the risk of diabetes, says new research. Two studies show that black tea has a glucose-lowering effect that could help prevent…
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Rugby Highlights: Chiefs 40 Crusaders 16
Chiefs kill Crusaders with quality, producing a performance that suggests they're tournament favourites Courtesy Sky…
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Cricket highlights: Black Caps win thriller against Aussie
Excitement and exultation as the heroic Black Caps make their supporters proud in a historic win over their traditional rivals Australia. Footage: Sky Sports
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Sun pulls crowds for chocker weekend
Tens of thousands took advantage of the sun during another event-filled Auckland weekend.
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Film was almost gorillas of the missed
It is the most famous sequence ever captured on a natural history film - the unforgettable moment when Sir David Attenborough becomes the plaything of a baby gorilla…
Astronaut tweets tribute to Spock
Rockers keeping the faith
Travel
Fergus Blakiston: Toeing the long and slow line
Trying to do the right thing to protect our borders is frustrating for Fergus Blakiston.
Winston Aldworth: A smalls problem for the traveller
Oratia: Strange, wondrous things
It happens every Saturday and, rain or shine, it's always a great start to the weekend. The quaint Oratia Farmers' Market is well worth the drive. We park on the road…
India: White desert
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Mann up & take responsibility
But why does being poor make you fat? Here's a thought: it could be a lack of personal responsibility, writes Rodney Hide…
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'Hold X Factor's producers to account'
The X Factor producers must be held accountable for allowing Shae Brider's whitewashed version of events to go to air, writes Kerre McIvor.
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CWC: Black Caps back to business
A day or two to reflect on their part in one of the most stunning of all conclusions to a World Cup match, then back to…
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Rugby: Blues' win over Lions vital
A victory over the Lions will open the release valve a little, but there will be little respite because the Blues' assignments to follow are extremely tough ones.
Ko tries to beat glitches to grab crown
Pulse still off pace against Aussie sides
Cricket World Cup
Fine form spurs rush for tickets
The Black Caps' pulsating form in the Cricket World Cup is sparking a surge of ticket sales, and some seats are still available…
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CWC: Starc reminder about left swingers
The Eden Park thriller on Saturday saw two world-class southpaw seamers producing high art with the ball.
