US cities shut down
Cities from Boston to New York and Philadelphia are shutting down against a monster storm that could be the one of the biggest blizzards in the region's history.
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Leading Headlines
Teens rob wheelchair-bound woman
Two teenagers are being hunted by police in connection to a "traumatic" robbery of a wheelchair-bound Christchurch woman.
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'Disgraceful' barrister to pay $30K
A former barrister labelled "disgraceful and dishonourable" by a legal watchdog has now been ordered to pay more than $30,000 in costs and compensation.
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Eleanor Catton 'angry' with Government
Acclaimed author Eleanor Catton has called NZ politicians 'neo-liberal, profit-obsessed, very shallow, and very money-hungry'.
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Waikato River body that of missing man
Police have confirmed the body found in the Waikato River this morning is the 23-year-old reported missing on Saturday.
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Safe-carrying man wanted by police
Police hunting this tracksuit-clad man, captured on camera with a stolen safe full of cash, have appealed to the public to help identify him.
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Motorcylist likely died on impact
Police say a motorcyclist likely died on impact when he slid into the path of an oncoming van on State Highway 50 yesterday.
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Bryce Edwards: What to expect in 2015
As last year's election and scandal fatigue slowly wear off, leaders will stake out their visions for 2015 in speeches tomorrow. Here's what to expect.
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Drowned boatie's motor too powerful
A novice boatie died in a cold Southland lake after the boat's powerful outboard motor broke free, leaving a hole in the hull.
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Cyclist, driver could hold clue to fire
Two cyclists and a tractor driver could hold the key to working out how a massive scrub fire started near Arthurs Pass yesterday.
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Opinion: Charter schools about choice
Most teachers and their unions don't seem to understand the rationale behind charter schools, writes Peter Lyons.
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Russia's credit rating cut to junk
Russia's foreign-currency credit rating has been cut to junk by Standard & Poor's, putting it below investment grade for the first time in a decade.
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Renowned Greek singer dies
Sideswipe: Just a blanket
Len wants to run again
Editorial: Greek exit sensible
Quizzes
3pm Distractions Quiz January 27
National
Tauranga Port evacuated in grenade scare
A suspicious item evacuated Tauranga Port this morning and sparked a call-out for police and the Defence Force.
Rotorua Airport - Great journeys start here
Air Chathams' Whakatane flights confirmed
It has been confirmed today that Air Chathams will take over flights between Whakatane and Auckland. Increased capacity, improved passenger comfort and a significant…
2CommentsMotorcyclist killed in Hamilton named
Body discovered in Whanganui River
Business
IBM denies reports of mass layoff
Calling it "baseless," IBM has dismissed a report that said the technology giant plans to lay off 1 in 4 of its workers…
Wool price hits 3-year high
New Zealand lamb wool prices rose to a three-year high last week on increased demand for the fibre from clothing manufacturers in China. The price for lamb wool jumped…
Sky TV shares downgraded
Morningstar financial analysts have downgraded Sky TV shares from accumulate to hold as competition heats up for internet TV. Sky has indicated it will launch its subscription-video-on-demand…
Veteran Spark executive to leave company
Spark New Zealand head of home, mobile and business Chris Quin, a 20-year veteran of the company and one-time contender for the top job, will leave the telecommunications…
World
Greece's odd Left-Right alliance
Alexis Tsipras was sworn in as the new prime minister of Greece after his radical Left-wing movement forged an unwieldy…
Greek elections: Syriza win fuels fears of default
What comes after Ebola?
Schools are reopening, but in three Ebola-ravaged African countries, children have had their innocence stolen by a virus.
Kurds repel Isis from key border town
Rocket attacks could be war crimes: UN
Politics
No prisoner vote 'dangerous precedent'
Not allowing prisoners to vote is being labelled a dangerous precedent, with claims it could be extended to other groups…
Tribute to Saudi King a bridge too far
He ruled over one of the most repressive regimes in the world - so why were the flags on the Harbour Bridge flying at half mast for the late Saudi King?
Little cash for Labour leader's contest
The union backing of Labour leader Andrew Little in last year's leadership contest did not translate into hard cash - his rivals got more.
Len wants to run again - but can he?
The Herald understands Len Brown has the backing of his wife and has told his inner circle he wants to run again for the mayoralty, but may not have enough support.
Life & Style
Laneways: Best festival fashion
Katherine Lowe brings you the 20 fashionable things seen at the Laneway Festival and liked (on trend, or not).
Backstage at Laneway (+photos)
The latest fast food nightmare
Fast food has been taken to a whole new level at KFC with the Double Down Dog - a hot dog wrapped in a cheese-stuffed chicken breast, smothered in cheese sauce.
Meet the new Miss Universe
Kate victim of Photoshop fail
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Play of the day: Three players injured in one ball
In a recent Victorian Premier League match between Fitzroy Doncaster Cricket Club and Footscray-Edgewater Cricket Club in…
Play of the day: Three players injured in one ball
Video
Auschwitz survivors mark liberation anniversary
Auschwitz survivors made emotional private visits to the former Nazi death camp on Monday before commemorations marking the 70th anniversary of its liberation.
Massive blizzard to hit New York
VideoTrailer: The Royals
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Row erupts as Blink-182 member departs band
A war of words has broken out after Blink-182 announced founding member Tom DeLonge had left the band "indefinitely" - only…
Lena Dunham's sad 'snowmageddon' selfie
Our social media scout Cam Mansel gives you the run down of things you might have missed in the weird and wonderful world of celebrity social media.
Kiwi actors on fire across the ditch
Ryan Reynolds has high hopes for Deadpool
Travel
Melbourne: Hippos, heights and heaps of fun
From fun parks to family safaris, Danielle Wright introduces her children to Melbourne.
Melbourne: Free, to do what I want
Travel tidbits and deals of the week (+WIN)
We bring you some of the best travel deals going - both in New Zealand and abroad.
Michigan: Motor City revival
Montenegro: Climbing a stairway to heaven
Opinion
Opinion: Irradiated apple anyone?
"Irradiated food is anything but fresh," writes Sue Kedgley. So why is the govt bending over backwards to bring more of…
92CommentsEditorial: Zapped fruit now standard but consumers need to know
Stephen Jacobi: Clock ticks on trade talks as detractors grow
Stephen Jacobi writes: If the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) is not finished soon, we may need to move on to something else.
21CommentsMandy Carter: Animals deserve a life free of bars
13CommentsCatherine Field: Greece sticks to euro but Germans not impressed
5CommentsSport
Vettori sees run outs as weak spot
The New Zealand cricket team have seldom had stronger form heading into a World Cup, but veteran Daniel Vettori has highlighted…
Cricket: Black Caps win series
Tennis: Sharapova cruises into semis
Maria Sharapova moved closer to another Australian Open title, set to face a fellow Russian in the semifinals who has never beaten her. Sharapova made all the big points…
