Boy wakes from coma
An 11-year-old stabbed in the head with a pair of classroom scissors has woken from a coma - and his survival means the boy believed responsible will not be charged.
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Police made burglaries vanish
Police altered official crime statistics to make hundreds of burglaries disappear, a Herald on Sunday investigation has found.
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Updated 12 min ago
Dramatic rescues from floods
At least a dozen families were in a welfare centre last night after one of the longest and most damaging storms in years lashed the country.
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Office stays open late for MKR couple
The course of true love never did run smooth, but a New Zealand Government official did his best to help a celebrity couple walk down the aisle when their dream wedding…
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Haruru Falls search to resume
The search for a woman who's been missing since she was swept away by floodwaters in the Far North is expected to resume this morning.
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Final calls for Pizza Hut staff
A 74-year-old office worker made redundant after 18 years has been told she won't get a payout from her Pizza Hut bosses.
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Updated 7 min ago
Supermoons delight for skywatchers
Stargazers are beaming at the prospect of an unusual supermoon phenomenon this year.
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Keisha cast in Game of Thrones?
Keisha Castle-Hughes is believed to have landed a role in the wildly popular US television series, which received 19 Emmy nods this week.
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Parents of rugby teen speak out
As the parents of Jordan Kemp raced to hospital, they assured themselves the teen couldn't die from a rugby injury.
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Meet the superhero scientist
As a young child growing up in the UK, Hong Kong and the US, Dr Michelle "Nanogirl" Dickinson was fascinated by science and superheroes.
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Kids shun rugby for football
In the aftermath of the tragic death of Jordan Kemp, we examine the way parents are increasingly turning their back on rugby to keep their children safe.
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Police help short-changed sex worker
Police resolved a dispute between a sex worker and a client who refused to pay - by escorting the man to a cash machine to settle his $100 bill.
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Football: Germany's Loew on a high
If you think the All Blacks are consistent - take a look at the German football team. Just like their cars and appliances, German sides are uber reliable, in a much…
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Athletics: Val Adams calls the shots
Val Adams wants to make it clear: her left non-throwing shoulder is healthy enough to win Commonwealth Games gold. What that says about the strength of the field is…
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Fans compete against TV's Trivial team
Life imitated art when actors from a popular TV series got together for a quiz night at an Auckland pub ahead of next month's final episode.
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Rescuers abused by partygoers
Rescuers trying to save people at a house party deluged by floodwaters were abused by those they were trying to help.
Raw: Haruru Falls in flood
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Twitter 2014: Hashtag electioneering wields clout
Every week, Prime TV's Backbenchers brings together politicians, journalists and voters for a pub-style chat about New Zealand politics. Every second, Twitter does much…
Martyn Bradbury: Women - your votes are vital this year
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Trump Plaza casino expected to close
Atlantic City's crumbling casino market disintegrated even further as the owners of the Trump Plaza casino said they expect…
Fonterra's deal targets China
Fonterra's alliance with the American healthcare giant, Abbott, will allow the cooperative to accelerate its expansion in China.
Banking boss helps migrants
BNZ's head of migrant banking, Frank Cui, reckons he has a pretty good grasp of the challenges immigrants face when building a new life in NZ.
Guidance for young entrepreneurs
Young entrepreneurs can tap the business secrets of experienced directors and mentors through a new fund kicked off by the University of Auckland Business School.
Politics
Malaysia to pay for return fare
The diplomat who left New Zealand after being charged with sexually assaulting a woman will be brought back at Malaysia's…
Diplomatic immunity 'Not a licence' to commit crimes
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Kerre McIvor: Lab rats in the classroom
For Labour, size matters - particularly when it comes to education, writes Kerre McIvor.
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Cunliffe's wife frank about priorities
World
Tracy Morgan sues Wal-Mart
Former Saturday Night Live star Tracy Morgan has sued Wal-Mart over last month's highway crash.
Tracy Morgan transferred to rehab
Remembering the Ramones
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Gaza casualties rise to 121
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Cheap meals can be healthier
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Bank link raises Kiwisaver questions
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Diana Clement: Insurance - it's a tough game for women
Women sometimes get a raw deal when it comes to insurance, for varied reasons. For one, most leave sorting out the insurance to their husbands, writes Diana Clement.
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Rugby: Sharks beat Stormers to finish third
The Sharks returned to winning ways with a 34-10 victory over the Stormers to finish third in the Super Rugby standings…
Rugby: Waratahs too strong for Reds
Rugby: Playoff spots decided
The Crusaders, the Chiefs and the Highlanders have each earned spots in this year's Super Rugby playoffs. New Zealand conference winners the Crusaders finished in…
Rugby: Waratahs too strong for Reds
Rugby: Lions maul Cheetahs
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Rugby: Crusaders clinch conference
A good night's work led to a good night's kip for the Crusaders. They got their four-try victory and with it, the near certainty…
Rugby Highlights: Brumbies 47 Force 25
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Rugby: Samoa put squeeze on Cup preparations
The All Blacks are putting the final touches on their World Cup preparations which will see them play a midweek test in Samoa, a truncated Rugby Championship and a second…
