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Killer driver to be released
The father of a man killed by a notorious drink-driver says he fears for the safety of the community where the man will live once he is released from prison.
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Four Christchurch schools to close
Education Minister Hekia Parata has announced that four Christchurch schools will be closed to form a new super school.
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Hekia Parata: 'We have had some lessons'
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VideoKiwi league star accused of assault
Auckland-born NRL star Ben Te'o has been accused of punching a woman in the face, leaving her with a black eye and facial injuries.
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Urewera raids: Commissioner apologises
The Police Commissioner has apologised for mistakes made during the Urewera raids but says those arrested and convicted should also consider saying sorry.
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NZ zapped by lightning strikes
More than 1000 lightning strikes have been recorded across NZ today, and more are expected, as a band of thunderstorms moves in from the Tasman Sea.
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'Runaway millionaire' loses appeal
"Runaway millionaire'' Leo Gao's bid to have his jail sentence reduced has been rejected by the Court of Appeal.In its judgement released today, the Court of Appeal…
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Shot couple to be laid to rest together
A Far North couple fatally shot at their home will be buried together but their families are yet to decide where.
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Tornado: Science behind the destruction
Packing winds of up to 320km, the killer tornado that laid waste to Oklahoma on Monday grasped at the deadliest end of the Enhanced Fujita scale.
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Craig blames hacker for offensive tweet
Conservative Party leader Colin Craig says his Twitter account was hacked after an offensive tweet was posted on his feed.The tweet read: "According to the gay activist…
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Mystery painter's pedestrian crossing
Arnott Heights residents hope to convince authorities to install a pedestrian crossing in the Greymouth suburb, but in the meantime one resident has painted their own…
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Funeral fracas left man unconscious
A fracas at a West Coast funeral wake left one innocent bystander unconscious and his brother nursing a bruised head, the Greymouth District Court heard yesterday.
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Human parasites go under microscope
Parasites that live inside humans could find life a bit tougher in future, thanks to the University of Otago and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
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Twitter and Kiwi athletes
Tweeting unites fans, players
It's 6.58 on an unremarkable Tuesday night in Mt Wellington, and influential sports jock Andrew Mulligan is about to go live on air.
Delete that! Twitter faux pas
After publicly issuing media guidelines for players to follow on their coming tour of Australia, the Lions lost the plot with their official account.
Opinion
Build up, not out to become liveable city
Intensification of housing needs to be matched by intensification of amenities, writes Dr Jamie Hosking. It must be sensitive to heritage and design values,
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While the stakes may be small in the immediate case, this is about as big a deal as it gets in terms of our constitution, writes Andrew Geddis.
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Legal fraternity 'shattered' by sudden death of senior judge
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Legal fraternity 'shattered' by sudden death of senior judge
The legal fraternity has been "shattered" by the sudden death of one of the country's most senior judges.Justice Robert…
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Lodge owners threatened after turning away lesbian couple
The owners of a Whangarei lodge say they have had death threats made against them since their decision not to allow a lesbian couple to share a bed at their establishment…
DHBs given hard word on cutting diagnostic test waiting times
Health Minister Tony Ryall has given district health boards the hard word on cutting waiting times for diagnostic tests.Although thousands of diagnostic tests, including…
Screaming child alerts mother to house fire
Screams from her terrified child brought a mother running from the other end of a house when fire engulfed the front of their Gisborne home yesterday.The fire service…
Business
Vodafone keeps losing mobile customers
Vodafone New Zealand, which bought phone company TelstraClear for $840 million last year, lost a net 7,000 mobile customers…
Red sheds about to take giant leap
The Warehouse is about to embark on a radical new expansion strategy using television.
Ecoya changes name to Trilogy
Ecoya, which counts the Bakery Business LP as its biggest shareholder, has changed its name to Trilogy International as the skincare range it bought in 2010 dominates…
Ethnic SMEs offer 'huge' untapped potential
Mainstream small and medium sized enterprises should be tapping into the skills, experience and global connections held by migrant business owners, says an ethnic affairs…
Technology
Adults, drama bad for FB
There are too many adults and too much drama on Facebook, say teens who are turning to Twitter as a social media destination.A…
Xbox One Anthem: 'Celebrating the Xbox community'
VideoThe Xbox One Anthem is a celebration video of the Xbox community. It features users, creators and innovators who make Xbox what it is and guide where it is going. Their…
Xbox One: Quantum Break trailer
VideoMaster time to survive the present... and save the future. From the creators of Alan Wake and Max Payne comes Quantum Break, a revolutionary entertainment experience…
Updates: new Xbox unveiled
Troy Rawhiti-Forbes shares his view of today's unveiling of the new Xbox.
World
Teachers saved students in Oklahoma
"All the teachers started screaming into the room and saying, 'Get into the hallway! We don't want you to die!' and stuff…
Tornado horror: Reunited dad and son
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The pope and the devil: Is Francis an exorcist?
Is Pope Francis an exorcist?The question has bubbled up ever since Francis laid his hands on the head of a young man in a wheelchair after celebrating Sunday Mass in…
Activist kills himself in Notre Dame Cathedral
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Sport
Rugby: Play offs still wide open
Five Super rugby rounds to go and the make-up of the top-six play-off spots is less than clear-cut.
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Rugby: Afeaki injury gives Tameifuna chance for Chiefs
Ben Afeaki's calf strain has handed Ben Tameifuna an opportunity to remind the All Blacks selectors of his ability when the Chiefs play the Crusaders on Friday night.Afeaki…
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Politics
Christchurch rebuild: Council needs to come to the party - PM
A world-class covered sports stadium in Christchurch would be funded by a partial sale of the city's assets if Prime Minister…
Vision of fear for city's heritage
Auckland's heritage character is under threat from apartments in half of residential Auckland, says the Character Coalition.
Key's $1b Solid Energy request in doubt
Newly released papers raise fresh questions over Prime Minister John Key's claim that Solid Energy asked for $1 billion of taxpayers' money to fund its transformation…
Mission: Restore faith in transport
The head of Auckland Transport has come out swinging against the public transport system he runs saying trains and buses are late, infrequent and overcrowded.
Small Business
Hamilton leads the way with 'living wage'
Hamilton has become the first city council in New Zealand to approve paying all staff a 'living wage', and Auckland and…
