Mark Hotchin is building this huge mansion in Paritai Drive, arguably Auckland's most exclusive street, with its commanding views over the Hauraki Gulf. Photo / Richard Robinson More
Judge gets tough on violence
A senior judge has vowed to crack down on a violent crime wave, which he says is sometimes "little more than sheer sadism". More
Buy own furniture, ministers toldMinisters will have to personally buy the taxpayer-provided furniture, crockery and whiteware in their Wellington homes. More
ACC for Molenaar's partnerThe partner of the Napier siege gunman received nearly $10,000 in ACC compensation after he committed suicide. More Video Photos
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New Moon at midnight keeping theatres full
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New Moon pre-sales have smashed all previous records, and the film is shaping up to be the biggest money-maker of the year. More
All Blacks: Carter seeks perfect game
As he sits one point off Andrew Mehrtens' All Blacks test rugby point-scoring record, Dan Carter still seeks the perfect game. More
Kiwi teen the favourite for Australian Idol title
A teenager who grew up on the wrong side of the tracks in the Bay of Plenty is preparing for the biggest night of his life. More
Soccer: FIFA knocks back 'Hand of Frog' rematch
FIFA has rejected Ireland's bid for a rematch after Thierry Henry's hand ball in the teams' World Cup qualifier against France. More
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Police behaving badly, says report
Over 50 police officers have been disciplined this year for misconduct including turning up for work drunk. More
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Floods after Britain's heaviest-ever rainfall
COCKERMOUTH, England - Raging floods engulfed northern England's picturesque Lake District yesterday following… More
Sideswipe: An easy mistake
An easy mistake to make. * * * A reader writes: "While driving through Glen Innes yesterday, my dad passed through… More
Sideswipe: Butting in
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Another reader visited the SkyCity hotel and called to chase…
Sideswipe: Grave misjudgment
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The Warehouse has pulled a range of bed linen off the shelves…
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Video NZ rocket to launch into space (4:05)
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Brian Gaynor: Open mind on Hanover-Allied proposal
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The proposed Allied Farmers/Hanover Finance deal would be one of New Zealand's biggest, most innovative and high-risk… More
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Infratil boss right back in the game
After a battle with cancer, Lloyd Morrison tells Liam Dann why he still has work to do More
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- Overvalued aussie 'heading for US$1'
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Rugby: McCaw to miss opening rounds of Super 14
All Blacks captain Richie McCaw will sit out the opening rounds of the Super 14, rather than exercising the "sabbatical… More
- Soccer: Match-fixing arrests made in Europe
- Soccer: It's all now up to the luck of the draw
- Cricket: Martin's wise head running on young legs
- Tennis: Hulking ace on track for big time
- Cricket: South Africa v England (1st ODI), 1.30am
- Soccer: 7 EPL matches, 1.45am
- Motorsport: Barbagallo V8 Supercars, 1.30pm
- Soccer: Brisbane Roar v Melbourne Victory, 9pm
- Basketball: Tigers v Taipans, Blaze v Wildcats, 9.30pm
- Soccer: North Queensland Fury v Central Coast Mariners, 11pm
- Rugby: England v All Blacks, 3.30am
- Rugby: Scotland v Wallabies, 6.15am
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From virtual heart to virtual human
Catherine Masters meets the latest recipient of the Rutherford Medal. Gattaca was on the television the other… More
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Harawira hires QC for fight to stay in party
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Hone Harawira has taken on QC Peter Williams to advise him during his battle to stay with the Maori Party. More
Wine group calls for cellar door exemption from new booze laws
Cellar door and mail order sales of wine should be exempt from new liquor laws, New Zealand Wine (NZW) says. Winery… More
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The good oil: Texan loses control of Bugatti Veyron
The NZ Transport Agency warns in a radio ad of night-time disruption to traffic over the hilly State Highway 1… More
The Job Tour: Media blamed for Dunedin students' reputation
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We're touring the country looking into issues affecting young people entering the job market. Today we report from Dunedin. More
Union drawing pay while we struggle, says miner's wife
A West Coast miner's wife has blasted union organisers, saying they failed to hold a secret ballot on striking… More
Michele Hewitson Interview: Sam Hunt
Sam Hunt writes in his new book, Backroads, that even as an 8-year-old boy, "I always imagined I would live as a poet". When… More
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Sampling fruit leather in the Iranian mountains
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Jill Worrall finds a peaceful haven in Iran's Alborz Mountains. More
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