Mystery of calm message
When someone at the controls calmly said the last words heard from the missing Malaysian jetliner, one of the Boeing 777's communications systems had already been disabled…
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Leading Headlines
George Taiaroa murder: One year on
It's a year this week since grandfather George Taiaroa was fatally shot as he operated a Stop-Go sign at roadworks and police believe they have the right suspect.
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Chinese snap up more NZ properties
More New Zealand houses are being sold to people who live in China, according to real estate agents.
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Deadline for Xtra email users
Thousands of Xtra customers have just a few hours to change their email security settings or risk being locked out of their accounts.
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Star admits drink-drive charge
A calm Chris Pine signed autographs and spoke with fans as he emerged from the Ashburton District Court following his high-profile appearance this morning.
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Murder trial: 'I was freaking out'
A woman who drove four people accused of murdering a Featherston man to his flat thought they were just going to scare the 40-year-old, a court has heard.
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St Pat's Day: 10 Irish influences on NZ
St Patrick's Day is time to enjoy all things Irish, so today we're looking at the influence of the Irish on New Zealand - it's far greater than a once-a-year celebration…
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Maori TV picks Maxwell as CEO
Charlotte's blissful trip before spiral
Charlotte Dawson said in the New Year, "2014 is going to be productive and I'm determined to lay the foundations for my future." Two months later, she was dead.
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The end is nigh, says Nasa
Modern civilisation is heading for collapse within a matter of decades, according to a scientific study funded by Nasa.
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Was Flight 370 flown into a Taliban area?
Malaysian authorities are seeking diplomatic permission to look at whether missing Flight 370 flew under the radar to Taliban-controlled bases on Afghan border.
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Closing the gaps
Closing the gaps: The ethnic job divide
New Zealand is still wasting its "demographic dividend" of young Maori and Pacific people reaching working age.
Struggling mum has high hopes
Yvonne Costar is used to seeing Maori families around her battling on struggle street.
Opinion
Scrapping funding body a woeful idea
Auckland Mayor Len Brown was right to act to end a costly court case involving the Auckland rescue helicopter trust and the regional amenities funding body.
51CommentsLiam Dann: Why I forgive Fonterra
Dairy pervades the economy and the cultural landscape - our obsession with flat whites, free milk in schools and even our political scandals, as witnessed last week.
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Editor's Picks
What makes a man's ideal day
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Rooney's 'worst day' in football
The truth about superfoods
Enigma of MH370
Pilot suicide - how common?
Jet could be off Perth coast
Day In Photos
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Day in photos - March 17
Video pick
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WeatherWatch: Lusi leaves NZ
Sideswipe
Landslide kiwi
Quizzes
Herald daily quiz: March 17
National
Water quality system to help researchers
Scientists will be better able to monitor water quality in Kaipara Harbour after new state-of-the-art equipment is installed…
NZ@Noon: Pet psychics and Dr Google
Stories making headlines around the regions today include a Hawke's Bay pet psychic reading the thoughts of a puppy called Caesar and Google saves a little Rotorua girl's…
Genter, Shaw big winners in Greens draft list
Ex-kids' TV host: 'The red zone beat us'
Business
Feltex shareholder class action begins
Feltex Carpets was touted as having excellent investment features when the carpet-maker was taken public in 2004 but its…
ComCom erred in copper pricing - Chorus lawyer
The Commerce Commission narrowed down its modelling to set the regulated price of Chorus's copper lines without any evidential backing and didn't account for a section…
Nick McDonald: Markets to watch
Gold, natural gas and the Kiwi - US dollar: key markets to watch, says Nick McDonald.
Consumer confidence at nine-year high
New Zealand consumer confidence rose to a nine-year high with optimism about the economy in the year ahead approaching record levels.
World
'Star Trek' actor Chris Pine pleads guilty to DUI
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) Hollywood actor Chris Pine, known for playing Captain Kirk in the "Star Trek" movies, pleaded…
Chris Pine guilty of drink driving
Video
Sex charges against US General dropped
The US Army is set to drop sexual assault charges against the general believed to be the highest-ranking US military officer to ever face trial on such claims.
Tony Abbott grilled by high schoolers
'God hates fags' preacher near death
Technology
F1 goes hi-tech
When watching Formula One Grand Prix, most of us remain blissfully unaware of the technologies or logistics that go into…
1CommentsTech Universe: Monday, 17 March
IT'S A WASH: Water, water everywhere. It's familiar from any public toilet where you wash your hands at the sink, shake the water off all over yourself and the floor…
Brown's ex-lover slams net bullies
The woman who had an affair with Auckland Mayor Len Brown has spoken in support of cyber-bullying laws and that she was being stalked on social media.
Peter Lyons: Technology must earn its place in schools
Teaching has changed in recent decades. One of the biggest changes has been the influences of technology in the classroom in both a physical and attitudinal sense. Students…
Politics
Key will woo China's mums - and leaders
When Prime Minister John Key heads off to China tonight, it will be as much about talking to China's mothers as talking…
Drink-drive loophole slams shut
Government will introduce a "one-strike" policy for suspected drink-drivers who evade prosecution because medical staff cannot extract a blood sample.
$29 million bill for listing Genesis
Genesis Energy could end up being the most costly sale in the Government's partial privatisation programme as a proportion of its proceeds.
Picking the perfect design
Sport
Justin Marshall: Scrums eating up far too much time
If rugby bosses are serious about making the game more attractive for players, spectators and the television audience, they…
12CommentsChris Rattue: Please, save Warriors from park
Hey Mr Mayor and anyone else in charge. This one is aimed at you, writes Chris Rattue.
18CommentsRugby: Fruean needs heart procedure
Robbie Fruean will miss the Chiefs' three match road trip after needing a heart procedure which will put the centre out of action for up to eight weeks.
Which side will take the EPL?
Following a Chelsea defeat and wins for Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester City over the weekend - the race for the English Premier League is wide open yet again. Cameron…
Rugby
Fantasy Super Rugby: Points wrap - Round Five
The Cheetahs may have gone down 27-60 to the Hurricanes on Saturday night, but that didn't stop flanker Philip van der Walt…
Small Business
Debbie Mayo-Smith: Speaking to your smartphone
Okay. You have a smartphone. You make your calls on it. Text, use the Internet. But there is so much more.
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