Winz charged over deaths
WorkSafe has filed a charge against the Ministry of Social Development following the Ashburton Work and Income shootings last September.
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UK's most hated woman fires up NZ
AUDIO: There's no excuse for being overweight, you can judge kids by their names and it's okay to miss their birthday - that's the opinion of loudmouth mum, Katie Hopkins…
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Strip club's Cricket World Cup ambush
A strip club has received a slap on the wrist for an ambush marketing stunt during Saturday's epic Cricket World Cup clash in Auckland.
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Burning death: Killers went to brothel
One of the men accused of burning a 21-year-old to death told police in an interview that his co-accused was the killer and the pair went to a brothel after the incident…
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Officer attacked by dog
A police officer has suffered injuries to his entire body after a man assaulted the officer then set his dog on him outside a Winz office.
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Woman awarded $168k over cake
A Napier woman who baked an offensive cake about her former employers has been awarded more than $168,000 in damages following a Facebook privacy and "loss of dignity"…
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Human remains found on Mt Cook
Human remains found in Aoraki-Mt Cook National Park could solve a 42-year-old mystery, park rangers say.
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Ten fruit flies found in Auckland
A total of 10 Queensland fruit flies have now been caught in central Auckland.
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Man charged over dramatic truck crash
A man has been charged with dangerous driving following a dramatic crash on the Auckland motorway last month.
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Lawyer partnership fight settles
A High Court stoush between a lawyer suing her former partners for establishing a new firm without her has settled.
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Ripper scientist at Lundy trial
A scientist who worked on the Yorkshire Ripper murders says Christine and Amber Lundy's killer would have been "substantially" covered in blood and bodily tissue.
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Mugabe's 'obscene' 91st birthday party
Guests at Robert Mugabe's million-dollar birthday party were fed a young elephant, while a lion and a crocodile were also sacrificed as gifts to be stuffed.
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Driver six times over drink drive limit
A woman caught driving drunk after she drove over a traffic island and mounted a kerb was allegedly more than six-and-a-half times over the breath alcohol limit.
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Tourist driver charged with careless driving causing death
The tourist driver of a rented people mover that crashed and killed one person has been charged with careless driving causing…
Drink-driver narrowly avoids jail
The man who told police he was "too drunk to drive" had taken his mother's car out because he was upset and needed a cigarette. Andreas James Manoussos appeared in…
Live stream: Future of Auckland transport debated
About 650 people with an interest in Auckland transport are gathering at the Aotea Centre in Auckland for a debate this evening. The debate will discuss proposals for…
PM plays down claim war criminals are living in NZ
Prime Minister John Key says he is not aware of any suspected war criminals from the former Yugoslavia in New Zealand.
Business
KiwiRail earnings fall on reduced freight
KiwiRail, the unprofitable government-owned rail operator, reported a 6 per cent drop in first-half operating earnings on…
Bryers' bankruptcy bid: 'This is my last visit to NZ'
Former Blue Chip boss Mark Bryers is seeking discharge from his bankruptcy in the High Court at Auckland today.
No plastic for new Galaxy S6
Samsung has unveiled a stylish new flagship phone that ditches its signature plastic design for more stylish metal and glass. The South Korean phone manufacturer also…
Auckland law firm in multinational merger
Multinational law firm DLA Piper has merged with Auckland based DLA Phillips Fox. Phillips Fox chairman Martin Wiseman said the decision was a logical next move after…
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Australians travelling to Mosul without reason face jail
Australians travelling to the northern Iraq city of Mosul without a legitimate reason face jail.
Top prize given to preacher who called 9/11 attacks an 'inside job'
An Indian television preacher who called the 9/11 attacks an "inside job" has received one of Saudi Arabia's most prestigious prizes, for "service to Islam".
North Korea fires missiles into the sea
North Korea has fired two missiles into the sea and vowed 'merciless' retaliation as the US and South Korea kicked off joint military drills.
Saudi blogger could face death penalty
Raif Badawi, the Saudi Arabian blogger whose punishment of 1000 lashes prompted international condemnation, may now face the death penalty.
Life & Style
Five reasons to bare your face
There's honesty and truth to a bare face and unadulterated skin - equal parts vulnerable and brave, writes Emma Gleason.
Guilt free chocolate claims to beat wrinkles
'Sumo babies' born in the UK
Hundreds of babies are being born clinically obese in the UK every year - including some weighing more than a stone.
Louise Thompson: We care more about cellphone than self
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Play of the day: Commentator soaked by ground sprinkler
Football commentator Jonathan Pearce gets soaked by a sprinkler at the Emirates Stadium ahead of Arsenal's clash with Everton…
Play of the day: Commentator soaked by ground sprinkler
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Visit by father of surfing marked
Dozens of surfers took to St Clair Beach yesterday to mark the centenary of Duke Kahanamoku's visit to Dunedin. Organiser Shay Dewey said the event was a celebration…
Four women injured in Kaimai crash
VideoKo grabs NZ Open crown
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Madonna won't stop kids from trying drugs
Madonna says she has no right to tell her children not to do drugs because she dabbled with them herself.
Madonna: Age jokes are as bad as racism
Weaver: Leave J-Law alone
Actress Sigourney Weaver has called on hackers to leave Hunger Games star Jennifer Lawrence alone.
Sydney siege inspired rocker's new song
Harrison Ford will star in Blade Runner sequel
Travel
Makarora: Crayfish for lunch by azure river
Our ancestors would have ventured deeper into our back country if they'd been able to do so in a powerful jetboat, writes…
Otago: Queenstown's year-round charm
Queensland: Climb, sail and hunt
Scale a bridge, skipper a yacht, spear a crab - Queensland captivates Lee Mylne.
Flight check: Sydney to Gold Coast on Virgin Australia
Fergus Blakiston: Toeing the long and slow line
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Debbie Mayo-Smith: 10 must-dos to succeed in your new business start-ups
Top ten tips and experience on starting a business shared by the founders of Made4Baby Natural Skincare.
Debbie Mayo-Smith: A miscellany of holiday quick tips
McCullum has proved himself, his way
Brendon McCullum's late-career surge has been so extraordinary that he now stands alongside Sir Richard Hadlee for his impact on cricket in this country, writes Chris…
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Netball: Magic midcourter ruled out for the rest of season
After a significant opening round win the Magic have suffered a significant loss, with midcourter Courtney Tairi ruled out…
Netball: 'Now is the right time,' says Mystics' new import
Mark Greatbatch at the Cricket World Cup: Performance shows Daniel Vettori at top of his game
The quality of swing bowling has been the outstanding feature of this World Cup. And the best examples of that so far came at Eden Park on Saturday, writes Mark Greatbach…
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McCullum shakes blow for golf
Cricket World Cup
Cricket: Police commend crowd behaviour
The crowd behaviour at the England v Sri Lanka Cricket World Cup game in Wellington yesterday has been commended.
McLean Park in lockdown ahead of World Cup matches
Is a re-match on the cards?
The Black Caps and Australia are a chance to meet at Eden Park once again at the Cricket World Cup - in the semifinals.
