Teina Pora finally free
Privy Council quashes convictions for rape and murder of Susan Burdett in 1992. The former star school league player had spent 20 years in prison for the crimes.
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Grieving tourist's fatal crash
She came to New Zealand to recover from depression brought on by her partner's death in a motorcycle crash.
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Hot property: Auckland values soar
Auckland house values are up by 43.8 per cent on the last boom in 2007 - but a valuer is warning that off-the-plan buyers are not always recovering their money if they…
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Mayor calls for limit to his pay rise
Auckland mayor Len Brown and other local politicians have called for their pay to be reined in by the Government.
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Lundy retrial: The forensic evidence
Just what the hell was found on Mark Lundy's polo shirt - and how it got there - will quite possibly go a long way towards determining the fate of accused murderer Mark…
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All the thrills and spills of the circus
Danik Abishev was born in the circus. The 29-year-old, who is performing with Limbo as part of the Auckland Arts Festival, made his grand entrance into the world in…
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Star nabbed using disabled car park
A Shortland Street actor has been left red-faced after being snapped by a fan parking in a parking space reserved for disabled shoppers.
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A long history of going places
An exhibition about the Kiwi overseas experience shows New Zealanders have been exploring the world since the early 1900s, well before the term "the Big OE" was coined…
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$163m blowout - and counting
The $163 million cost of changing the child support rules will increase further when the Inland Revenue Department implements a completely new computer system in the…
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Ringing praise for Galaxy S6
Samsung Electronics has won early praise for its new high-end Galaxy S6 smartphones, with reviewers saying the devices featured premium materials and innovative design…
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Editorial: MPs' pay best left to those in the know
Critics of politicians' pay increases need to be careful what they wish for. It is too easy for the leader of a ruling party to agree and dispense with independent…
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Bryers needs to get back on feet
Mark Bryers, bankrupted in 2009 owing $230 million, is running out of time to get back on his feet, his lawyer told a High Court hearing seeking to discharge the former…
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Invivo calls on crowd for $2m to fuel growth
New Zealand wine company Invivo is aiming to raise up to $2 million through the equity crowdfunding platform Snowball Effect.
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Vote of confidence in Warehouse
Rich-listers David and Anne Norman have snapped up Australian supermarket operator Woolworths' stake in The Warehouse Group.
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Dairy helps raise commodity price index
Higher dairy prices pushed ANZ's commodity price index up 1.8 per cent last month.
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National
I hope to get justice for my sister
The brother of Susan Burdett hopes justice will one day be served for his sister. "It's a story that the conclusion is yet…
Dambuster's medals auction hits a snag
A protector of New Zealand heritage has stepped into the plans of Kiwi "Dambusters" veteran Les Munro to auction his war medals in London to raise money for an air-war…
Snowden exposes NZ's part in US spy network
New Zealand's role in the vast United States spy network is about to be revealed, giving an unprecedented insight into the workings of our intelligence agencies.
From gangs to politics - mourners unite
About 150 mourners, including former National government ministers and gang leaders, attended the Auckland funeral yesterday of Dame Thea Muldoon, who died last week…
Business
Competition holds down power prices
Electricity demand is edging up but strong competition is keeping a lid on prices and could push them down this year.
App helps travellers in hurry find hotel
A new booking app for travellers who need a hotel in a hurry and want to be guided straight there is being introduced to New Zealand.
Amazing Race host lures US cycle tourists
Amazing Race host Phil Keoghan is the face of a new campaign to attract United States cycle tourists to New Zealand.
Net giants unveil growth plans
Sci-fi solutions or making friends one at a time? Google and Facebook want more people online, searching around and clicking on ads.
World
Film shows China pollution crisis
China's Environment Minister has promised to confront an environmental challenge "unprecedented in human history" after…
Antarctic team trains for dark side of Moon
Scientists in the Antarctic are to be trained in docking a Soyuz spacecraft on to the International Space Station as part of a series of spaceflight simulation.
High-stakes battle against Isis for Tikrit
Fighting began in the key central Iraqi city of Tikrit, birthplace of the former dictator Saddam Hussein, as government forces and Shia militia launched a major assault…
Saudi prison: Isis perks and privileges
Except for the machine guns and guard towers, the al-Hair high-security prison for terrorists looks remarkably like a hotel - especially the conjugal-visit wing.
Life & Style
Did Picton's star-crossed lovers kiss?
"We sort of just left them to wander off and have a drink and we've not seen anything of them since," says woman who helped…
Kiwi woman's public appeal for love goes viral
Public appeal for love goes viral
Just when we thought romance was dead, a young woman's public appeal for love in Picton has given hope to singles everywhere.
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'Overjoyed, overwhelmed' - Teina Pora finally free
Privy Council quashes convictions for rape and murder of Susan Burdett in 1992. The former star school league player had…
Teina Pora decision due Tuesday
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Herald Rugby: Blues need Ranger now
Gregor Paul and Pat McKendry discuss how Rene Ranger is needed back at the Blues, now and in 2016.
India pledges infrastructure spending to help economy 'fly'
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The Diary: Keisha's battle wear revealed
The breastplate armour worn by Keisha Castle-Hughes, who appears as Sand Snake Obara in series five of Game of Thrones has…
The Diary: Little general in fighting mood
Taylor Swift becoming a godmother
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Lily Allen to join Fifty Shades sequel?
Oscar winner tackles trans role
Travel
India: Show them a Taj of love
Taking your king or queen to Mumbai? Why not stay in style at this regal establishment, writes Chris Leadbeater.
India: White desert
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Tonga: Pacific heart
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Opinion
Sideswipe: Not so special pizza topping
"Four of us had dinner out west last Thursday night and ordered two pizzas to share," writes Denise. "We found a dead cooked…
Sideswipe: March 3: You can leave your hat on
Chris Barton: Something rotten in our Commerce Commission
Something is very rotten in our Commerce Commission. In setting the price for access to Chorus's copper wholesale network, it's maintaining a price $12/month…
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NZ climb up ODI rankings
New Zealand's strong performances in the World Cup are reflected in the latest ODI rankings.
Cricket World Cup: Eoin Morgan caught up in anthem row
Super Rugby: Ranger on road back to Blues
The news of Rene Ranger's return to the Blues was given extra poignancy yesterday, released as it was straight before coach John Kirwan was effectively asked to defend…
Rugby Sevens: Player puts ban behind her
Munro gives side fighting chance
Cricket World Cup
Live: South Africa v Ireland
Click here for live commentary and ball-by-ball statistics of the Cricket World Cup Pool B match between South Africa and…
Cricket World Cup: Unbeaten Black Caps ranked fifth in the world
NZ will make final, Australia won't
It's only a gut feeling, but veteran spinner Brad Hogg reckons Australia will miss the World Cup final, and India will win the showpiece event.
