Tornado hits Greymouth
A tornado has ripped through Greymouth this afternoon, tearing off a roof and damaging up to 10 properties.
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Live: Crusaders v Waratahs
Join us here for tonight's live blog of the Super Rugby final between the Crusaders and the Waratahs in Sydney.
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Photo-op fail ups ante
Crusaders captain Kieran Read caused a minor controversy ahead of tonight's Super Rugby final when he left a captain's photo opportunity before his Waratahs counterpart…
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Robertson unleashes rant
Kiwi runner Jake Robertson says he will never forget Nick Willis tripping him in the 5000m at the Commonwealth Games.
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Timeline of a murder
It was a 3am knock on the door that started a nightmare for Malia Kelekolio and her aunty. Malia refused to open up until she recognised the voice as that of her teenage…
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Carter's formula for success
For Dan Carter, match day doesn't change, no matter the occasion or the opposition.
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Teen cut from car following crash
A 17-year-old youth was cut from a vehicle after a three car crash on State Highway 57 near Linton this morning.
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Joyce accuses Labour of xenophobia
Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce has accused Labour of "xenophobia" in their opposition of the potential sale of Lochinver Station.
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Stars risk opinions on conflict
Stars of all stripes are taking to the internet to openly discuss the conflict that has killed more than 1,300 people.
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August temperature record blown away
A 67-year August temperature record for Dunedin melted yesterday as strong northwesterly winds buffeted the region.
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New hopes for Novopay
The move to place beleaguered payroll system Novopay under Government control will make it more transparent and accountable, school heads say.
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New case looms as Banks fights on
What John Banks is labelling compelling new evidence for an appeal against his criminal conviction is believed to be sworn statements from two Americans.
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A man who was stabbed in downtown Auckland this afternoon has been taken to Auckland Hospital in critical condition.
Man found unconscious with 'unexplained' injuries
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Election 2014
Beige brigade uninspiring
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The only game in town
You cannot teach an old dog new tricks. Or so they say. Well, just try telling Winston Peters that.
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Sky TV chief executive John Fellet is not breaking into a sweat after Telecom's slow motion launch of subscription video…
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The country's biggest housing land developer and vendor has sold its first residential apartment site at Long Bay and the first terraced houses have gone up.
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US warns against traveling to Ebola-hit areas
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The video, courtesy of Fertility Associates, shows the first five days of human embryo development using time lapse images…
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Mary Holm: Labour's tax talk nothing to fear
I was listening to the radio and I heard a Labour MP say that under Labour not only would KiwiSaver be compulsory but a capital gains tax would apply to it.
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Some people are calling it the death of an iconic rugby tournament. The annual Roller Mills competition, for northern region…
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Chiefs fan 'Possum' backs Crusaders
An avid Chiefs supporter is switching his Super Rugby allegiance - but just for one night.
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Patrick McKendry: Emotional state could favour Crusaders
If we accept that the Crusaders and Waratahs share the same resolve to win tonight, then the difference between the best…
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Games: While you were sleeping, day 9
A quick bite of the best of the action from day nine at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.
