'Bubble about to burst'
Auckland's sizzling property market could bring New Zealand's economy crashing down, a global economic expert warns.
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Chopper crash victims escape unhurt
A pilot and a crew member had a lucky escape when their rescue helicopter plummeted to the ground after striking tall trees while trying to land at Taupo Hospital yesterday…
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Craig's family in 'seat swizzle'
Conservative Party leader Colin Craig's family has succeeded in having electorate boundaries redrawn to get his parents and about 120 neighbouring voters shifted into…
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Kiwis lose Everest expedition mates
Four Kiwis were among a climbing group on Mt Everest when a deadly avalanche struck on Friday, killing at least 12 Nepalese advance party guides and leaving four others…
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Nigella gets entry waiver to enter NZ
Celebrity cook Nigella Lawson has been given a waiver to work in NZ next month, required because she was barred from the US after admitting cocaine use.
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Easter rain back for Anzac Day
North Islanders can look forward to more settled weather for their short working week, but may want to keep their raincoats handy for Anzac weekend.
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Behind the mirror, mirror on the wall
In the magical world of beauty pageants, Collette Lochore is the fairy tale queen. But the infighting and recriminations behind the scenes of Miss Junior NZ are stranger…
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Sea lions, scrub growth endanger island
Remnants of human habitation on New Zealand's remote Campbell Island are at risk of being wiped out.
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Royal visit: Couple's success secret
It was the most fleeting of moments, but it said everything about the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's relationship and the reason their tour Downunder has been such…
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Let's go to the chapel, bro
200 years after NZ's first service, some churches are riding a resurgence in which theology and pastoral care merge with pragmatic acceptance of sex, booze and rock'n'roll…
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Rowing pair about to become a triple
Olympic rowers Mahe Drysdale and Juliette Haigh are celebrating a nappy Easter after revealing they are expecting their first child.
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Crouching Tiger sequel comes to NZ
A follow-up to the martial arts classic Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon will be filmed in New Zealand.
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Opinion
Rodney Hide: Bromance of convenience
The intricate Hone Harawira and Kim Dotcom dance is proving every bit as exciting as the royal tour.
Bernard Hickey: Cash injection from China
An influx of investment from China could actually help solve Auckland's housing shortage, writes Bernard Hickey.
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Free phones for crims in reform plan
Criminals are being given free mobile phones in a bid to stop them reoffending when they get out of jail, in a pilot scheme…
Don't have the soup - fears over inmates' court food
Player in strife for hit on ref
A former ITM rugby player will face a judiciary hearing this week for punching a referee in the head during a club game.
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Digger arm last chance
Business
Eric Watson: Plenty of cash for new firms
According to the NZX, there is a gap in our capital markets infrastructure that hampers small and mid-sized companies' abilities…
Damien Grant: When karma lets you down, rely on the justice system
As a liquidator I use the Disputes Tribunal and the one constant I have found is the value of paperwork, writes Damien Grant.
NZ milk push in the Middle East
Alan Fitzsimmons still gets a buzz out of opening up new markets for Fonterra after more than two decades selling New Zealand dairy products to the world.
SkyCity among investor opportunities
SkyCity, Trade Me and Telecom are the best investment opportunities on New Zealand's share market, according to Morningstar.
World
Ferry sinking: Ferry captain on charges
The captain of the ferry that sank off South Korea, leaving more than 300 missing or dead, was arrested yesterday on suspicion…
Ferry sinking: Captain of sunken S Korean ferry arrested
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Prayers for the suffering
Desperate migrants, suicidal failed business owners, battered women, torture victims and all people suffering in the world were remembered at a torch-lit Good Friday…
Flight MH370: Sub back scouring seabed
Teachers take food for pupils
Technology
Note to self: stop drinking
You're in a bar having a few drinks - and then you get a text message from yourself saying it's time to go home.
Meet Honda's latest humanoid
VideoIt walks and runs, even up and down stairs. It can open a bottle and serve a drink, and politely tries to shake hands with a stranger. Meet the latest ASIMO, Honda's…
PlayStation partners with Kiwi school
Kiwi students will soon have the chance to develop their own games using the Sony PlayStation platform.
Fired exec gets $58m for 15 months work
Yahoo's recently fired chief operating officer, Henrique de Castro, left the Internet company with a severance package of $58 million even though he lasted just 15 months…
Politics
Bonus blow to minister
State Services Minister Jonathan Coleman says he is not happy about a cash bonus for unionised parliamentary staff, but…
National Party president married in rest home
National Party powerbrokers Peter Goodfellow and long-term partner Desley Simpson have married in an intimate service at a resthome.
MP to the rescue
Wild weather couldn't dampen the spirit of Kiwi kindness over Easter weekend.
James Dann: Backstage of rock star economy
You've all read the stories: the New Zealand economy is predicted to be a "rock star" this year, largely on the back of the Canterbury rebuild.
Rugby
Rugby: Fringe players should harden up
All Black coach Steve Hansen has accused players who give up their All Black dream to play for other countries of lacking…
Rugby: Prosthetic limbs close to passing
Thanks to New Zealand research funded by the International Rugby Board, revolutionary prostheses and hearing aids are close to fruition.
Rugby: Bundee jump is causing ire
When he was coach of Wales, Graham Henry caused outrage across the valleys when he proposed importing South African schoolboys as a genuine development strategy for…
Rugby: Blood clots threaten Schwalger's season
Hurricanes prop John Schwalger could be out for the season after missing Friday's win over the Blues.
Sport
Golf: Geary on course to Open victory
There are times when it feels like Josh Geary is playing a different golf course to the rest of the field. This week at…
NRL: Warriors own worst enemies
If it was a painting it'd be something by Dick Frizzell - a frenzy of busy colours.
Rugby: Now is the time to lift your game
Super Rugby has reached the halfway point. Gregor Paul reviews the action so far and suggests what needs to happen in the next six weeks.
Boxing: Don't take it on the chin
If Samoan-born, Brisbane-based boxer Alex Leapai needs advice before challenging world heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko for his myriad titles next weekend in…
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Small Business: Chocolatiers - Kako Chocolate
Stu Jordan is founder and executive chocolatier at Kako Chocolate, an Auckland-based chocolate manufacturer and chocolate…
