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OCR hiked to 2.75pc
Reserve Bank governor Graeme Wheeler lifted the official cash rate a quarter-point to 2.75 per cent in the first move of a tightening cycle. 2Comments
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Kiwi's claim: Plane seen burning
A New Zealand oil rig worker has claimed to have seen the missing Malaysian Airlines plane burning in the sky.
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Jail for manslaughter of husband
Christchurch woman Lucille Scollay has today been sentenced to six years in jail for the manslaughter of her husband.
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Citizenship, then Nats get $22,000
A wealthy Auckland businessman was given NZ citizenship against official advice, after a Government minister lobbied the colleague who made the decision.
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Stay indoors, Lusi's on the way
Winemakers, wedding celebrants and outdoor enthusiasts are rushing to rearrange plans for the weekend, with the remnants of Tropical Cyclone Lusi expected to bear down…
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Nia Glassie's mum has parole revoked
The mother of tortured Rotorua three-year-old Nia Glassie has had her parole revoked by the Parole Board.
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Pistorius trial: Five things we now know
Prosecutors in Oscar Pistorius' murder trial have dropped their assertion that the double-amputee Olympian was wearing his prosthetic legs when he shot girlfriend Reeva…
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Principal took $30k from poor school
A principal and her husband siphoned off more than $30,000 from a decile one school in South Auckland and splashed out on themselves.
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Blast levels NYC buildings, two dead
A thunderous explosion that may have been caused by a gas leak has flattened two East Harlem apartment buildings in NYC. At least two people were killed, 18 injured…
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Two strikes and Collins will be out
Justice Minister Judith Collins has been put on notice by Prime Minister John Key that another blunder, on top of her admission yesterday she failed to disclose key…
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Cops hit March crime wave head on
For reasons unknown to police, theft and burglary crime rises across Auckland in March. It's an anomaly they don't really understand - but they're trying to fight it…
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Stormers take shot at Chiefs
The Chiefs have come under fire for their allegedly illegal tactics ahead of what is likely to be a high-impact encounter against the Stormers tomorrow.
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Opinion
'Mr Angry' pulls minister down to Earth
Ministers have found themselves booted out of the Cabinet for much lesser crimes than the truly cardinal sin of misleading the Prime Minister, writes John Armstrong.
8CommentsWe really need to talk about Keven
The grand trio of Richie McCaw, Dan Carter and Keven Mealamu are riddled with injury and at their ages, the situation is unlikely to get much better, writes Chris Rattue…
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National
2.4% rise in power price disputed
The average power bill for a family of four will rise by 2.4 per cent this year, Energy and Resources Minister Simon Bridges…
Editorial: Rising costs give Labour a chance to win voters
Cycle to school, Green tells kids
The Greens want to build up to $200m in cycle lanes and walkways around schools if they are in govt, and funding would be redirected from "low-value" projects such as…
Bad teachers in education law's sights
Oravida founder a 'proud' Kiwi
Business
Fonterra botulism charges laid
Fonterra says it has accepted charges laid against it by the Ministry for Primary Industries over events that led to last…
Property market cools as loan restrictions and rising rates bite
The property market has cooled as rising mortgage rates have tempered demand in recent months, the Reserve Bank says.
SCF: 'Smoke and mirrors'
A "culture of obfuscation" prevailed at South Canterbury Finance before its $1.6b govt bailout, where directors talked about dealing with "smoke and mirrors" and "half…
Inside Money: KiwiBank dumps Morgan brand
The Gareth Morgan brand has finally been expunged from the KiwiSaver market with the KiwiBank-owned entity due to drop the iconic moustache-linked name in favour of…
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Missing plane: Debris found at sea - reports
A Chinese satellite looking for the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 has reportedly found suspected wreckage at sea…
Missing plane: Mystery men's story revealed
Obama hopes for halt to Crimea vote
President Barack Obama expressed hope that a referendum on the future of Ukraine's Crimean Peninsula can be halted, as he met with the new leader of the former Soviet…
CIA 'tried to hide torture details'
Innocent death row inmate's 'resentment' at 26 lost years
Technology
Tech Universe: Thursday 13 March
ROLLING ROLLING ROLLING: Properly inflated tires on a vehicle save fuel and reduce accidents, and that's especially important…
Hands on: Cel-Fi
Mobile Coverage is fine outside my home but inside can frustratingly be another matter altogether.
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SOMETHING IN THE AIR: China's cities have a smog problem, but the Government is tackling it with drones that disperse fog and smog by releasing a chemical catalyst…
Contract changed, Chorus' problems remain
Ultra-fast broadband contract changes don't address the fundamental problems Chorus is facing from wholesale broadband price cuts, say analysts.
Politics
Claire Trevett: Key serves Collins a bout of indigestion
Since Prime Minister John Key announced the election date on Monday, the politicians have been so caught up in the excitement…
Editorial: PM's flag path gives time for thorough input from all
Whatever the makeup of the govt after the Sept 20 election, a cross-party committee of MPs will be established to come up with the best option for a referendum process…
6CommentsBryce Edwards: Six months for voters to demand coalition transparency
Political parties and politicians treat voters with contempt when they refuse to be upfront about post-election coalition arrangements, writes Bryce Edwards
23CommentsCollins handled incident 'very poorly'
PM John Key says Justice Minister Judith Collins has handled the Oravida situation "very poorly", after she admitted having dinner with the company's chairman.
Sport
Rugby: Match-winning sensation no certainty to play the Blues
Marnitz Boshoff still isn't a certainty to play the Blues at Ellis Park on Sunday morning.
Fitzy: Time for overseas title
It is time for the All Blacks to convert their reputation into World Cup glory away from home, says former skipper Sean Fitzpatrick.
League: Defensive fail galls Elliott
The Warriors have some lofty goals, like all teams in the NRL, and one of them is to be the best defensive team in the competition.
Soccer: Wenger blames Robben for loss
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger blamed Wojciech Szczesny's first-leg red card for the Gunners' Champions League last 16 exit and slammed Arjen Robben for provoking the…
Rugby
Super Rugby: Gill cleared for battle with Sharks
Battle-scarred Queensland flanker Liam Gill has been cleared for this weekend's test of character for the Reds' pack against…
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Small Business: Productivity - Murray Sherwin
What is productivity, and why is it important in New Zealand small businesses? There are three main ways New Zealanders…
