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Virus affected computer
A forensic computer expert says a virus, not tampering by Mark Lundy, caused files on the family's computer to be out of order.
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Leading Headlines
Fierce weather on the way
A storm set to blast much of the country over the next three days with wind, waves, hail and snow was born from an unusual and powerful mix of weather systems.
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WeatherWatch: (June 17) Winter storm on the way
VideoCivil Defence issues warning ahead of big freeze
Aussies snap up our homes
Australians are contributing to New Zealand's skyrocketing house prices, with new research showing they bought more property than any other overseas group.
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MP confirms tilt at mayoralty
Labour MP Lianne Dalziel has confirmed she'll run for the Christchurch mayoralty.
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Nigella victim of 'bystander effect'
Diners who only watched as Nigella Lawson was assaulted were probably influenced by the "bystander effect" - and it's at play daily in NZ.
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NSA boss: 50 terror attacks foiled
The NSA says its surveillance efforts have helped foil more than 50 terror attacks - including plots to bomb New York's stock exchange and subway.
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Police failed dognapped pooch - owner
A dog owner forced to do her own sleuth work after police failed to fully investigate her family pet being dognapped has got her pooch home.
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Ceiling caves in on fireman
A firefighter became trapped in a fatal house fire when a ceiling collapsed on top of him, pinning him to the floor.
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Fast handover tipped for MediaWorks
KordaMentha, the receivers for MediaWorks, could hand over control to a new firm by the end of next month, according to insiders.
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Dunne goes into battle for extra funding
United Future leader Peter Dunne will go into battle at the Electoral Commission today to try to persuade it to change its rules so he is not stripped of more than $185,000…
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US, Taliban to begin talks
The Taliban and US have announced they'll hold talks to find a political solution to ending nearly 10 years of war in Afghanistan.
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All Blacks: Eyes on Midfield
All Black coach Steve Hansen is not one to throw his weight around - not these days anyway.
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Maori Party spells out balance of power
Na Raihania joked that he could help John Key with his literacy if he wins the Ikaroa-Rawhiti byelection.
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Opinion
Reserve Bank house plan misses point
The Reserve Bank has announced it will lift the ratio of deposits to loans in order to take the heat out of the housing market, writes Gareth Morgan.
New NZ boat people policy 'disastrous'
NZ has just passed a law that mirrors what is probably the most disastrous Australian policy failure of the past 20 years, writes Tracey Barnett. Mandatory detention…
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Justin Bieber crash not a hit-and-run - police
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Footage shows Depp's near-fatal Lone Ranger accident
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Italy top court faults Amanda Knox acquittal
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Rangatira buys stake in Tuatara Brewing
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Vehicles slide off road after diesel spill on SH29
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Virus affected computer
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Chrysler agrees to recall 2.7 million fire risk Jeeps
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MP confirms tilt at mayoralty
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Rugby: Baby Blacks crash out
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National
What's done is done, says Dunne
United Future leader Peter Dunne says all is well in his home life as he faces the Electoral Commission today over funding…
Meal evidence 'misleading'
A forensic pathology expert describes using stomach contents to estimate the time of death for Christine and Amber Lundy as "so unreliable".
Staffer coping well after bank siege
A bank staffer threatened with a gun during a five-hour siege at an Auckland bank returned to work yesterday and was coping well after her ordeal.
Leak suspect's position revealed
The public servant suspected of embarrassing the Government by leaking sensitive documents about staff cuts to the Opposition last year is a 'clerical assistant'.
World
Italy top court faults Amanda Knox acquittal
Italy's high court has harshly faulted the appeals court that acquitted American student Amanda Knox of murdering her roommate…
Youths battle cops in Brazil unrest
Youths clashed with police in central Rio de Janeiro yesterday as more than 200,000 people marched in major Brazilian cities to protest.
Putin faces isolation over pro Assad stance
Abuser may face longer prison term
Business
Dairy prices halt slide, up 1.1pc (+graphic)
Prices of dairy products rose in Fonterra's latest GlobalDairyTrade auction, snapping three straight declines as prices…
Fran O'Sullivan: Stay tuned for rebirth of NZ media
Is the MediaWorks receivership simply the first move in a long-running play that will ultimately return more media assets into New Zealand ownership?
Super-size planes where smart money is
Boeing continues to snare orders for its super-stretch Dreamliner before officially launching the aircraft as rival Airbus also sells plenty of big planes at the Paris…
ANZ exec confident bank in the clear
ANZ head of retail banking Kerri Thompson says she is confident the bank will "come out in the clear" in a legal case claiming it has charged excessive penalty fees…
Technology
Tech Universe: Wednesday 19 June
IN CHARGE IN THE CHAIR: iPortal from Kiwi company Dynamic Controls lets those who use a powered wheelchair connect up their…
Lasers find Angkor Wat secrets
Airborne laser technology has uncovered a network of roadways and canals, illustrating a bustling ancient city linking Cambodia's famed Angkor Wat temples complex.
$165m BNZ facility boost for 2degrees
2 degrees has negotiated a $165 million credit facility from the Bank of New Zealand and is immediately handing over $120 million to clear a debt owed.
Tech boss off on his own challenge
Technology boss Greg Cross should have been at the launch of the University of Auckland Entrepreneurs' Challenge last night.
Sport
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Rugby: Baby Blacks crash out
The New Zealand under-20 rugby team have failed to make the Junior World Championship final for the first time after falling…
Rugby: Brumbies beat Lions
Cricket: Hesson promises 'new faces'
After winning and losing close Champions Trophy matches to Sri Lanka and England respectively New Zealand's ageing squad faces questions.
Netball: Leota weighs up return against family
Hockey: NZ know Spanish danger
Politics
State house tenants heckle Smith
Calls of "shame" greeted Housing Minister Nick Smith when he arrived in Glen Innes to launch a redevelopment plan for the…
Council members meet to discuss building heights
Auckland Council members meet today on the thorny issue of building heights in town centres.
NZ First vote will decide fate of controversial strike bill
The fate of a controversial bill before Parliament overturning a ban on bosses hiring temporary staff during a strike now rests in the hands of New Zealand First.
Brian Rudman: Give public voice in game of I Spy
With spies lurking along each twist and turn of the internet, busily scribbling down every dot and dash, perhaps it's time to heat up the sealing wax.
