Facebook fight club
A Facebook page has been set up for children to post videos of schoolyard fights and brag about their violence. Police have contacted the site to have the page taken…
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Sex-romp pair no longer working for firm
The two office workers caught in a high-profile sex romp with the lights on are no longer employed by the Christchurch firm they were with at the time.
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Fire breaks out in Christchurch high rise
Christchurch firefighters took an hour to bring a fire under control that broke out on the second floor of a high rise building this morning.
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12-year-old hero who won't give up
Today the Herald and World Vision begin a campaign to help the 5.6 million children left homeless by war in Syria. Broadcaster Rachel Smalley tells some of their stories…
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Hosting of Cup regatta in jeopardy
Problems locating suitable waterfront sites for syndicate bases could see council cost blowout of up to $15 million.
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Banks wants his retrial aborted
Exclusive: John Banks is seeking to have a second trial for filing a false electoral return thrown out after the discovery of evidence which the Crown failed to disclose…
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Executions may be delayed for months
Indonesian officials are now unable to confirm whether Australians Myuran Sukumaran and Andrew Chan will be executed this month.
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Blues coach's head on the block
Open season has started on Sir John Kirwan and this week's rumours of his looming demise at the Blues will probably not be the last. The Blues, winless in their first…
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More suburbs join the $1m club
Herne Bay closes in on the $2m mark while around 22% have sale prices with seven-figure average prices.
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Harrison Ford crash stuns doctor
The doctor who came to Harrison Ford's aid immediately after seeing his plane crash-land on a Los Angeles golf course was stunned to discover the actor at the controls…
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Key turns up Nats' heat in Northland
National is scrambling all jets to bolster Northland byelection candidate Mark Osborne as polling shows Winston Peters has a chance of taking the traditionally safe…
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Doctor's licence cancelled over porn
A doctor who avoided criminal conviction for accessing child pornography on a computer has been stripped of his medical licence.
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Black Caps ponder need for change
Lips are sealed but there's a strong likelihood of an unchanged NZ team for the fifth straight game when they face Afghanistan at McLean Park tomorrow.
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Kiwis told eat less sugar
Kiwis need to carve about six teaspoons of sugar out of our daily diets if we're to meet new international suggestions for avoiding obesity and rotten teeth.
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MH370 relatives still seeking closure
A year after the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, Zaidah Mustaffa says she still wonders whether a relative who went missing with the plane may be alive…
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Cate Blanchett adopts baby
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Why we love Kane Williamson
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FAQ: The Forgotten Millions
Sideswipe: Take it easy
Cartoon: Spying in the Pacific
Voters embrace Prodigal Son
Maths whiz skips five grades
Herald Poll
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Herald daily quiz: March 7
National
Trans Pacific Partnership protests planned for today
Thousands of people opposed to the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement will join protests today.
Lundy retrial: Ghosts haunt the courtroom
Witness 105, police inspector Ross Grantham, took to the stand in the retrial of Mark Lundy.
When Pacific Islanders were raided
The Polynesian Panthers - incensed by the police's dawn raids on Pacific Island families in Ponsonby and Grey Lynn searching for overstayers.
Games medal theft devastates cyclist
A Commonwealth Games cyclist is devastated after his prized medal was stolen during the burglary of his Auckland home.
Business
Diana Clement: Firm's sales tactics a shock
YOUI debited $592 from my Visa card even though I'd cancelled policy, writes Diana Clement.
Warehouse tips stronger second half
A 19 per cent drop in adjusted first-half profit at The Warehouse Group is disappointing but not unexpected, says chief executive Mark Powell.
Building consents highlight Auckland's problems
Why has the level of construction activity in Auckland remained low though the region has a huge housing shortage and house prices have risen substantially over recent…
Fliway gears up for growth after listing
Transport and logistics operator Fliway is eyeing potential acquisitions as it gears up for a new phase of growth following its NZX listing next month.
World
Global outrage over IS group attack on ancient Iraqi site
Iraq's most revered Shiite cleric joined UNESCO Friday in decrying the Islamic State group's attack on the renowned archaeological…
Princes will visit Gallipoli
Buckingham Palace has confirmed that Prince Charles and Prince Harry will represent the royal family at the centenary Anzac dawn service in Gallipoli.
Climbers use Mt Everest as toilet
The climbers who each year attempt to follow in Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary's footsteps to the summit of Mount Everest are threatening to bring environmental disaster…
Lincoln Tan: Story of MH370 grew more bizarre as days rolled on
A year on, scenes of the screaming parents and sobbing relatives of passengers on flight MH370 remain fresh in my mind, writes Lincoln Tan.
Life & Style
Study reveals 'peak' drinking age in men
Binge drinking in men peaks at 25 before every day boozing starts later in life, says study. Similar patterns were found…
Coffee isn't bad for you - but is it really good?
Brunch: Basalt, Howick
Howick has a good number of eateries on the main strip but we liked the open space of Basalt, and the modern menu.
Cricket World Cup inspired snacks
Books: Out of violence comes love
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Rugby Highlights: Highlanders 20 Chiefs 17
The unbeaten start to the Super Rugby season is over and few will argue the Chiefs deserved any less in a last-minute loss…
Rugby: John Kirwan's head on the block
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The Forgotten Children of Syria - Their Stories in their own words
The Herald and World Vision have launched a campaign to help the millions of children left homeless by war in Syria. Here are some of their stories.
Ahmed's story - The Forgotten Millions
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Scottish rockers Mogwai turn it up
Twenty years into their career, Scottish rockers Mogwai are busier than ever with a scary TV soundtrack and a new album…
Six60 return with new album, new sound
Germany sparks Eurovision stir
A shock move on live national TV by Germany's entry to bow out before the event has sparked a media storm.
Arts Festival must-see list
Secret diary of ... Winston Peters
Travel
Spotlight on southeast Queensland
Each week, expat Kiwis tell us what they most love about living by Queensland's beaches. Today we hear from Diana Ryan…
Queensland: Sky's the limit on the GC
Raglan: Ready to roll
Elisabeth Easther takes the boys on the road down to Raglan for a weekend.
Singapore: Singapore fling
Room check: Millennium Hotel and Resort Manuels, Taupo
Opinion
John Armstrong: He who pays the piper finally calls the tune ...
PM's regular 'disappointment' with racheting salaries hits crunch time, John Armstrong writes.
John Armstrong: Shock lead adds weight to NZ First campaign
John Roughan: No shock and awe in Hager's revelations
Nicky Hager's voice and manner are those of someone who is deeply shocked at the discovery of things that are interesting enough to report but are not really shocking…
Fran O'Sullivan: Key should get over Hager hang-up
Brian Fallow: Reserve Bank paves way for intervention
Sport
Chiefs fall in last-minute loss
Marty Banks kicked two penalties in the final five minutes to overturn a deficit and help the Highlanders to a last-minute…
Rugby Highlights: Highlanders 20 Chiefs 17
Video
India see off West Indies
West Indies blaster Chris Gayle produced one of the scratchiest innings of his decorated career as India secured a four-wicket win in Friday's World Cup clash at the…
Basketball: Breakers one game away
Football: Fit Phoenix a threat in later stages
Cricket World Cup
David Leggat: Time to salute unfamiliar high-achievers
If you'd suggested 10 years ago that NZ would face Afghanistan in the World Cup, chances are you'd have been laughed out…
Cricket Herald: Black Caps keep same team
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Cricket World Cup: Do the sums - answer could be 400 for South Africa
A tantalising equation awaits today: S African captain + no Eden Park boundary greater than 65m - the prospective loss of Pakistan bowling dignity = the potential for…
