TV wars: Channel battle
New Zealanders now have more television viewing options at lower prices, as internet TV services start and existing platforms react to protect their territory.
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Crewe murders: Profile of the killer
An elite police criminal profiler built a psychological model of the murderer who killed the Crewes - and ruled out the motive police said drove Arthur Allan Thomas…
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Games: Villumsen finally strikes gold
Five years of frustration has come to a glorious end after Linda Villumsen at last struck gold at a major international race.
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Sione's Wedding actor's drink-drive ban
A Sione's Wedding star has been banned from driving after crashing into two cars while drunk.
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Golden Val in a class of her own
Valerie Adams has no idea how long her stunning winning sequence will last, but she's not about to let it slip.
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Minister dines on protected fish
Fine wines, controversial French delicacies and a protected species of fish have all been slapped on the taxpayers' tab by government ministers.
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Ebola 'out of control' as fears grow
Fears that the west African Ebola outbreak could spread to other continents have grown. European and Asian countries are on alert and a leading medical charity says…
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Kiwi help in historic space hook-up
Kiwi-developed technology will assist a historic hook-up when a spacecraft makes its long-awaited date with a comet next week.
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No joke, Hamilton's 150 years old
It's been labelled a bogan town, a cow town, even the "chlamydia capital of NZ". But from today the city will celebrate 150 years of history
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Study finds sleep issues start young
Nearly 40 per cent of Auckland University students in a survey had significant sleep problems, with depression and anxiety the leading causes.
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Honey guidelines out to sting 'cowboys'
Honey manufacturers are praising a new set of guidelines aimed at distinguishing the genuine manuka article from the knock-offs.
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How to inspire a World Cup defence
Director Taika Waititi is taking the helm of a short film featuring everyday New Zealanders that aims to support and inspire the All Blacks.
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