New citizen gives Nats $22k
A wealthy Auckland businessman was given NZ citizenship against official advice, after a Government minister lobbied the colleague who made the decision.
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Leaders confess: We're in the dark
Malaysian leaders fronted a news conference in Kuala Lumpur last night and admitted that, five days into the search for Flight 370, they still have no idea what's happened…
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Two strikes and Collins will be out
Justice Minister Judith Collins has been put on notice by Prime Minister John Key that another blunder, on top of her admission yesterday she failed to disclose key…
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Stay indoors, Lusi's on the way
Winemakers, wedding celebrants and outdoor enthusiasts are rushing to rearrange plans for the weekend, with the remnants of Tropical Cyclone Lusi expected to bear down…
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Cops hit March crime wave head on
For reasons unknown to police, theft and burglary crime rises across Auckland in March. It's an anomaly they don't really understand - but they're trying to fight it…
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2.4% rise in power price disputed
The average power bill for a family of four will rise by 2.4 per cent this year, Energy and Resources Minister Simon Bridges said yesterday.
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Cycle to school, Green tells kids
The Greens want to build up to $200m in cycle lanes and walkways around schools if they are in govt, and funding would be redirected from "low-value" projects such as…
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Stormers take shot at Chiefs
The Chiefs have come under fire for their allegedly illegal tactics ahead of what is likely to be a high-impact encounter against the Stormers tomorrow.
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$164k for one day's work
France's cash-strapped Socialist Govt approved Dominique de Villepin's return to the diplomatic service for one day after an absence of 20 years so that he could retire…
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SBW 'disappointed' about match ban
Sonny Bill Williams is devastated over the shoulder charge ban that has sidelined him for the next three NRL rounds, say his Sydney Roosters teammates.
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Food festival kicked out
An Auckland food festival will have to look for a new venue after a decision to limit the number of days an event can close off an inner-city park.
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The mystery of Flight 370
Missing plane: 'All passengers' profiled
All passengers on a missing Malaysia Airlines jet are to be profiled by police, as the CIA director made a rare public statement saying terrorism couldn't be ruled out…
Fly Malaysia Airlines? 'We're safe'
Herald reporter Lincoln Tan flew Malaysia Airways to KL, talking to crew about their missing colleagues and passengers about their concerns.
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Editorial: Flag path gives time for thorough input
Whatever the makeup of the govt after the Sept 20 election, a cross-party committee of MPs will be established to come up with the best option for a referendum process…
Cartoon: Judge Judith
Rod Emmerson's take on Judith Collin's Oravida case.
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National
Principal took $30k from poor school
A principal and her husband siphoned off more than $30,000 from a decile one school in South Auckland and splashed out on…
Oravida founder a 'proud' Kiwi
A "proud" New Zealander with extensive business links here and in China, Deyi "Stone" Shi has worked to cultivate a strong relationship with leading National Party figures…
Bad teachers in education law's sights
Funding board accused of bias
Business
Bridgecorp's 4c deal
Bridgecorp's receivers have lined up one more court claim to try to return funds to investors who are still only due to…
Housing upbeat but job cuts hurt confidence in Oz
The flow of cash into the Australian housing market has slowed for the second month in a row.
M&A market in purple patch: expert
New Zealand's merger and acquisition market is the most buoyant it has been since 2007 and more deals are likely, according to KPMG. The accountancy firm today released…
Bonus plan among details of Genesis float out today
The Government will release full details of the Genesis Energy float today including the price range for the shares, a bonus share scheme and the timetable for its sharemarket…
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Final words: All right, good night
The last words heard five days ago from the missing Malaysia Airlines plane were "all right, good night".
Missing plane: We're in the dark, confess Malaysian leaders
CIA 'tried to hide torture details'
The CIA illegally searched Senate computers as part of a shadowy campaign to conceal details of its "brutal and un-American" torture programme, a senior senator claimed…
'Inequality Chile's enemy'
Iran denies Lockerbie involvement
Technology
Tech Universe: Wednesday 12 March
SOMETHING IN THE AIR: China's cities have a smog problem, but the Government is tackling it with drones that disperse fog…
Contract changed, Chorus' problems remain
Ultra-fast broadband contract changes don't address the fundamental problems Chorus is facing from wholesale broadband price cuts, say analysts.
Snowden: US sought NZ law loopholes
NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden says the United States' spy agency has helped find or create loopholes in New Zealand law to enable widespread spying.
UFB changes a 'mixed-bag' for users
Ultra-fast broadband contract changes announced today are a "mixed-bag" for users but good for Chorus, says advocacy group InternetNZ. Chorus and the Government body…
Politics
Politics: Coalition transparency needed
Political parties and politicians treat voters with contempt when they refuse to be upfront about post-election coalition…
1CommentsCollins handled incident 'very poorly'
PM John Key says Justice Minister Judith Collins has handled the Oravida situation "very poorly", after she admitted having dinner with the company's chairman.
Banks seeks to get charges thrown out
ACT MP John Banks will apply to have charges over an alleged false electoral return against him thrown out because of a lack of evidence.
Budget warning for Brown
Auckland Mayor Len Brown has been told it will take a "slash and burn" exercise for his new 10-year budget to bring benefits for Aucklanders.
Sport
Kiwis on target at world championships
Huntly shooter Jon Beddis, competing in his first International Clay Target Shooting Federation World Championship, yesterday…
Rugby: Match-winning sensation no certainty to play the Blues
Marnitz Boshoff still isn't a certainty to play the Blues at Ellis Park on Sunday morning.
Fitzy: Time for overseas title
It is time for the All Blacks to convert their reputation into World Cup glory away from home, says former skipper Sean Fitzpatrick.
Lee-Lo out as Crusaders search for fire on attack
Another week, another backline casualty for a Crusaders team searching for attacking inspiration.
Rugby
Super Rugby: Gill cleared for battle with Sharks
Battle-scarred Queensland flanker Liam Gill has been cleared for this weekend's test of character for the Reds' pack against…
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Small Business: Productivity - Murray Sherwin
What is productivity, and why is it important in New Zealand small businesses? There are three main ways New Zealanders…
