Len wants another term
Auckland Mayor Len Brown has told an inner circle of friends and advisers he plans to seek re-election next year.
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Why in-zone megabucks don't add up
Parents could save hundreds of thousands of dollars by skipping houses in elite school zones and paying to privately educate their kids elsewhere instead.
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Tribute to Saudi King a bridge too far
He ruled over one of the most repressive regimes in the world - so why were the flags on the Harbour Bridge flying at half mast for the late Saudi King?
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Armstrong tells BBC: I'd cheat again
In his first interview since his admission to Oprah in 2013 that he was a doping cheat, Lance Armstrong has said he'd 'probably do it again'.
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Bridge car chase 'scary and crazy'
A witness to a dramatic car chase that eventually closed the Auckland Harbour Bridge on Sunday night has described the "scary" and "crazy" encounter.
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Greek PM already feeling Eurozone heat
Greece's new far-left Syriza party promised to dump tough austerity measures - but will that mean the country will have to leave the Eurozone to do it?
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White House lockdown after drone crash
A small drone flying at low altitude crashed into the White House, prompting an immediate lockdown, the latest in a series of security breaches.
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Six-year-old needs cash for US surgery
Six-year-old Destiny can't walk without a frame because of domestic violence meted out to her birth mother. Now she needs a costly spinal operation in the US.
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Super-rich to cough up $77m extra tax
New Zealand's super-rich were found liable for an extra $77 million of tax in the last financial year.
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Weather gods lay it on for birthday
Live music, fireworks, nearly all the oysters in the country and chainsaw-juggling buskers with a backdrop of three days of spectacular weather: Auckland's 175th Anniversary…
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Vettori sees run outs as weak spot
The New Zealand cricket team have seldom had stronger form heading into a World Cup, but veteran Daniel Vettori has highlighted run outs as an area where they must exercise…
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Chinese film fans boost Hobbit's haul
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies has opened big in China, grossing US$49.5 million ($66.6 million) in its first weekend.
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Quizzes
Herald daily quiz: January 27
National
Massive scrub fire at Arthur's Pass
Ten helicopters will this morning battle a massive scrub fire near Arthur's Pass.
Investigation into how one steam train trip sparked 21 fires south of Oamaru
Little cash for Labour leader's contest
The union backing of Labour leader Andrew Little in last year's leadership contest did not translate into hard cash - his rivals got more.
Maori skulls to be brought home
Future Auckland: School to shop floor
Business
Liquidators eye Ponzi investors
The liquidators of fraudster Jacqui Bradley's failed business are mulling whether to try to claw back $2 million from eight…
Syriza win fuels fears of default
Global markets are braced for an extended bout of extreme volatility after left-wing party Syriza stormed to victory in the Greek elections.
OCR rise melts away into distant future
The prospect of further rises in the Reserve Bank's official cash rate has disappeared over the horizon.
Software firm in 'hyper-growth mode'
Point-of-sale software company Vend has grown to more than 200 staff and seven offices worldwide, and chief executive Vaughan Rowsell expects it to keep expanding.
World
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Thousands of flights cancelled ahead of massive US blizzard
Thousands of flights have been cancelled as millions of Americans brace for a northeastern winter storm that could be one…
Northeast of US braces for 'catastrophic' storm
David Cameron brushes off hoax call
David Cameron has made light of a hoax call from someone pretending to be Britain's spy boss - saying an apology for waking him at 11am was a tip off.
Who killed Litvinenko? Inquiry opens into ex-KGB man's death
Australian politician's war on Isis investigated
Politics
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Q&A with Len Brown
Auckland Mayor Len Brown answers our questions on rates, Sky City convention Center and more.
Labour presidency nominees announced
An Auckland University lecturer Nigel Haworth and City Vision chair Robert Gallagher have put themselves forward to be the Labour Party's next President.
McCully condemns 30 civilian deaths in Ukraine
Foreign Minister Murray McCully has condemned the killing of up to 30 civilians in Eastern Ukraine over the weekend and called on Russia to intervene.
NZ's political leaders push their plans
Labour leader Andrew Little and Prime Minister John Key are gearing up for their state of the nation speeches on Wednesday.
Life & Style
'In my mind, one child is good enough'
So far, a good number of Chinese families have been less than enthusiastic about the partial relaxation of the one-child…
NZ 'naive' in China relationship
Photos: Zodiac signs as monsters
This is your star sign as you've never seen it before. Artist and illustrator Damon Hellandbrand has reimagined every sign of the zodiac as a monster.
Starting to thin out? Hair loss doesn't have to lead to baldness
Opinion: Separation anxiety of parents
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Givealittle: 2014 in review
You were generous in 2014. While Givealittle is gearing up for some great work in 2015, here is a video of Givealittle's…
Six-year-old violence victim needs cash for US surgery
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Fireworks display to celebrate anniversary
To celebrate Auckland Anniversary Weekend there was a dazzling fireworks display from the SkyTower and three barges 300m off Queens Wharf.
Netflix unveils Tina Fey's new comedy
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Stone gathers no moss on red carpet
The fate of this year's Oscar hopes may be all but set in stone but the red carpet continues to serve up surprises as Hollywood's…
Screen Actors Guild Awards: Red carpet arrivals
Review: Laneway 2015 (+photos)
Live coverage of today's St Jerome's Laneway festival in Auckland, including updated reviews and photos throughout the day.
Birdman wins SAG top prize
Photos: Laneway Festival 2015
PhotosTravel
5 ways to celebrate Auckland
The spirit of Auckland is alive around the Waitemata, finds Sarah Ell.
Waiheke Island: Isle inspire you
Room check: Four Seasons Hotel, Singapore
Luxury meets location at Singapore's Four Seasons, as Grant Bradley discovers.
Cruising: Sailing into the future
Kia ora: Castlepoint
Opinion
Twelve Questions: Dr Jim Salinger
At the age of 13. I was given a maximum and minimum thermometer, then bought a rain gauge and built my own weather recording…
Twelve Questions: Selena Clarke
Mums needn't be perfect
The long school holidays are coming to an end (hashtag huzzah). They have been, er, fun. Did you know Ironhide is an Autobot who has a grenade launcher and a plasma…
Liam Dann: Time-lag a risk in housing supply boost
Interactive: How we all get to work
Sport
Rugby: Frank Halai signs with English side
Blues winger Frank Halai is the latest All Black lured by the riches of European club rugby. The Counties Manukau back…
Rugby: Blues and Alex Park deal done
Ko prepares for NZ Open
Lydia Ko has no concerns about her previously troublesome wrist as she eyes the first LPGA Tour event of the season.
