Nun admits breaking arm
A nun has admitted breaking the arm of a 9-year-old at Sunday School after the girl failed to get an action song right.
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First snow falls in Southland
Flights have been cancelled due to wild weather as the first snow of a polar blast set to hit the entire country fell in Southland this afternoon.
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WeatherWatch: (June 19) Winter Storm update
VideoWeather Special: Why snow storms are tricky to forecast
VideoSpaghetti blamed for fatal crash
A German driver was getting ready to eat spaghetti at the wheel when his stationwagon crashed head-on with a ute, killing him and a fellow tourist, an inquest has found…
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Sports TV heads online for Kiwi fans
Coliseum Sports Media is set to deliver to New Zealanders all 380 games of the English football premier league via a pay-per-view online platform.
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Woman knocked out in rural attack
A woman was knocked out after she disturbed two people on her Bay of Plenty property early today.
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Abortion rate lowest since 1995
The number of abortions performed has fallen to its lowest rate in almost 20 years,
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NBA: Heat level series in overtime thriller
The Miami Heat beat the San Antonio Spurs 103-100 after overtime today to square the series at 3-3 and force the NBA Finals to a decisive Game 7.
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Parker ready for mayoralty challenge
Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker believes he has enough support to retain the job, as he works to discredit Lianne Dalziel's bid for the mayoralty.
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Photos: All Blacks: Iconic images
The All Blacks played their 500th test last weekend, putting on a milestone-worthy performance during their 30-0 victory. We've reached back into the archives ahead…
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Giant bugs created by 3D technology
Scientists in Australia are using 3D printing to create monstrous bugs up to 50 times their original size. But doesn't Australia have enough creepy crawlies already?
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Young Warriors show their mettle
Justis Kamu analyses the Warriors' fourth consecutive win and looks at the other key issues from the latest round of the NRL.
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Talcum powder link to cancer risk
Women who regularly use talcum powder to keep fresh increase their risk of ovarian cancer by almost a quarter, according to new research.
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Royal baby: Westenra's CD giveaway
Hayley Westenra is giving away her new album for free, but there's a condition: You need to be having a baby on the same day as Kate Middleton.
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Video: Preparing for Polar blast
Businesses in the Canterbury are hoping to pick up a bit of extra trade as the public rush to get supplies of food, gas and petrol before the polar blast hits the South…
Video: Weather Special: Snow storms forecast
WeatherWatch.co.nz head weather analyst Philip Duncan talks about this particular winter storm - who is most exposed, how our mountains and ranges hugely impact the…
Opinion
Give public voice in game of I Spy
Far from being alarmed, the Key Government seems set to make the work of the spies, both their own and the overseas variety, even easier, writes Brian Rudman.
19CommentsStay tuned for rebirth of NZ media
Fran O'Sullivan asks: "Is the MediaWorks receivership simply the first move in a long-running play that will ultimately return more media assets into NZ ownership?"
13CommentsSoccer: United to begin defence at Swansea
Four arrested after man loses eyesight in assault
First snow falls in Southland
DHB slammed for letting mental health patient decline procedure
Mana Party policy aims to get more Maori into home ownership
Cancer victim's firewood stolen
Kapiti Coast police search for suspected arsonist
Woman posted wrong patient's medical records
Missing woman may have been in car crash
Two 'death row' dogs on the loose
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National
DHB slammed for letting mental health patient decline procedure
A decision to allow a mental health patient to decline a potentially life-saving procedure has been slammed by a coroner.Wellington…
Cancer victim's firewood stolen
An Ohauiti family with a dying father will have to suffer through winter after their whole supply of firewood was stolen.The Bay of Plenty Times spoke to the Foster…
Mana Party policy aims to get more Maori into home ownership
The Mana Party will build homes and offer financial support to get more Maori into home ownership, under a new policy to be launched tomorrow.A spokesman for leader…
Woman posted wrong patient's medical records
The West Coast District Health Board has apologised after it posted two pages of a woman's private medical records to the wrong person.The papers were mistakenly sent…
World
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World Refugee Day
Today marks World Refugee Day in New Zealand. June 20 is celebrated by honouring the courage, resilience and strength of…
Syria: 650,000 refugees
More than half a million people fled Syria's civil war last year, and the UN says that number could double by the end of 2013.
Jill Meagher murderer jailed
Criminal charges sought after anti-Islamic rant
Business
Bank suit gets 4000 new sign-ups
More than 4000 extra people have signed up overnight to join a legal bid to sue the banks over penalty fees after ANZ was…
Current account gap narrows on dairy, tourism spend
New Zealand's current account deficit narrowed as expected in the first quarter as volumes and prices of dairy exports rose and visitors spent more, lifting the balance…
Sheppard plans 25 witnesses in defamation case
Shareholders' Association founder Bruce Sheppard plans to call 25 witnesses defending the defamation case brought against him by Hanover Finance's Mark Hotchin and Eric…
MediaWorks tax dispute warning
Labour will be watching the government "like a hawk" over MediaWorks tax dispute because of past treatment for the media company which owns TV3 and RadioLive.
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…
Big turnout tipped for NZ gaming meet
More than half of New Zealand's game developers are gathering in Auckland this week to swap notes and glean wisdom from industry leaders. Kiwi studios attracted global…
Concern over high school 'babe' page
The principals of two Dunedin high schools are worried the latest "babe of the day'' Facebook page could put pupils at risk from sexual predators.
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.
Sport
Soccer: United to begin defence at Swansea
Manchester United will begin the defence of its Premier League title under new manager David Moyes with an away match at…
Soccer: Late goal enough to qualify Australia
Origin the priority ahead of Lions test
Wynne Gray arrives in Brisbane for the first Lions test where the State of Origin is the talk of the city.
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Gerrard giving up netball for sevens
Politics
United Future: Electoral Commission changes rules over physical proof
The Electoral Commission has changed its rules meaning United Future will not have to provide original signed application…
Govt announces gambling reforms
Gambling trusts will have to return more pokie machine proceeds to the community under law changes announced by Government today.Internal Affairs Minister Chris Tremain…
Labour questions East Coast mining
Labour says it remains cautious about deep-sea mining but has accused the Government of putting all its economic eggs into one basket, despite "fundamental" public opposition…
Complaint laid over MPs behaviour
A privileges complaint has been laid with the Speaker of Parliament over the behaviour of two veteran Labour MPs at last week's Law and Order Select Committee.
