Prasad death: Trail of cash
One of those alleged to have set Shalvin Prasad on fire was with him on the day when he withdrew $30,000 from his bank account, according to police.
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Fatal fire blamed on fry-up
Rotorua resident Bulla Grace had been drinking alcohol when he decided to put a pan of oil on the stove, causing a fatal fire, the Rotorua Coroner has been told.
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Evacuations as Wellington train derails
Hundreds of passengers are being evacuated from trains after one derailed near Wellington during the morning commute today, causing major delays.
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Caregiver bill advice heavily censored
The Government has been accused of undemocratic law-making after a controversial bill was passed without public input and with official advice heavily censored.
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Second death in Northland shooting
The wife of a man shot and killed during a domestic incident in Fairburn has died in hospital this morning, reports say.
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Expert: Let's get rid of property CVs
The CV is misleading and potentially damaging to the process of real estate, writes Alistair Helm.
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Cop's harrowing decision in twin's death
An intruder and a twin girl were shot dead by a policeman during a New York home invasion in which a masked man was heard yelling, "I'm going to kill her".
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NZ@Noon: Low speed car chase
Stories making headlines around the regions today include an angry elderly group who feel unsafe in their own homes, and a low speed chase that covered 100km.
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Judge rules in luxury high-rise spat
A resident of New Zealand's tallest apartment tower has lost a bid to injunct body corporate members.
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Father confesses to gruesome murder
A 48-year-old divorced Briton locked in a bitter custody battle has confessed that he killed his two young children by slitting their throats in Lille, France.
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Loan wars: Banks offer gifts galore
Flat-screen TVs, cash for groceries and even iPads - banks are competing to offer more attractive prizes to sweeten home loan deals as higher interest rates are forecast…
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Man critical after Snells Beach stabbing
A man is fighting for his life after being stabbed at a Snells Beach property north of Auckland last night.
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NZ's sporting shame
Out for 68: Where did it go wrong?
Dejected captain Brendon McCullum says it's "pretty tough to explain" why the Black Caps folded for just 68 in the first Test against England at Lord's.
Why Warriors coach Elliott should go
The Warriors' record loss to the Panthers was the most embarrassing performance by a New Zealand team since our America's Cup boat almost sank, writes Chris Rattue.
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Do the disabled need special treatment?
Behaving badly towards those who are vulnerable might be a sign you are in the most need of help, writes Deborah Hilll Cone.
74CommentsRudman: Bus commuters left in the dark
It's bad enough being sat inside a stuffy, often crowded, opaque-windowed tube, when you know the way home, as it were, blind-folded, writes Brian Rudman.
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Pacific Island Affairs funding cuts will hurt Pasifika people - Labour
An $861,000 cut to Ministry of Pacific Island Affairs funding will hurt Pasifika people already suffering high unemployment…
Blue whale protection may need to increase
The protection afforded to blue whales in New Zealand waters may need to be increased, now a study has found they may be more regular visitors to the South Taranaki…
Science experiments leaves expert cold
The National Science Challenges promised to be one of the most exciting experiments ever seen in our science and innovation sector.
Wellington Time-lapse: Fog below, stars above
VideoOn the 15th May 2013, a thick fog rolled into the city of Wellington in New Zealand on a perfectly still and clear night. This is a short time-lapse was shot over a…
Business
Independent Liquor buying out The Mill
Auckland-based manufacturer Independent Liquor is preparing to make a move into the retail trade for the first time, announcing…
Accountant suspended for website claim
A Whangarei accountant has been suspended and ordered to pay $8000 after he misled the public by claiming to be a chartered accountant on his website. Michiel David…
Half of NZ workers eyeing news jobs - survey
More than half of the workers in an employment survey are planning to look for a new job in the next year.According to a survey from recruitment firm Michael Page, 56…
Results from Malaysia buoy Fonterra
Fonterra's Malaysian operation has doubled its revenue in local currency terms over the past five years.
Technology
Xero wins hi-tech top honours
Xero received the top honours at this year's Hi-Tech Awards, while another cloud software company Vend also won in two…
Tech Universe: Monday 20 May
AIR DROP: SheerWind's Invelox wind energy generators capture the breeze from high above ground and funnel the wind down through a tapering passageway that accelerates…
Report: Yahoo nearing $1.1b acquisition of Tumblr
Yahoo may be on the verge of closing its biggest acquisition during the 10-month reign of CEO Marissa Mayer as she tries to attract more traffic and advertisers to the…
Call for more women to study computer science
Women need to be encouraged into studying the field of computer science where they are well under-represented, a top computer scientist says.
World
Tornado levels homes in Oklahoma City
One of several tornadoes spawned by a powerful storm system rumbling through the Plains and Midwest has levelled several…
North Korea fires projectile into eastern waters
North Korea has fired a projectile into waters off its eastern coast, a day after launching three short-range missiles in the same area, officials said.
Syrian troops push into strategic rebel-held town
Syrian troops have pushed into a rebel-held town near the Lebanese border, fighting house-to-house and bombing from the air as President Bashar Assad tried to strengthen…
Methanol kills UK backpacker
A British backpacker has died after drinking poisoned alcohol while trekking in the Indonesian jungle.Cheznye Emmons died after drinking from a bottle that later turned…
Sport
Soccer: Phoenix name new manager
The Wellington Phoenix have appointed the A-League's most successful coach, Ernie Merrick, as the club's new head coach.He…
Soccer: Arsenal into Champions League, Ferguson bows out
Super Rugby, Who's hot, not
Patrick McKendry names the top back, standout forward and the four in-form teams from the weekend's Super 15 action.Forward of the week: Sam Whitelock (Crusaders)Yes…
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Politics
NZ ready to aid Middle East deal
Foreign Minister Murray McCully will tomorrow offer the US Secretary of State, John Kerry, New Zealand's assistance in the…
Charting Pasifika's progress in NZ
The Pacific community has stamped its mark firmly on New Zealand society. There are 20,000 more Niueans living here than in Niue.
Call to relax rules for MPs with babies
Parliament's Speaker is considering a rule change for MPs with babies after Nanaia Mahuta was required to be in Parliament with her five-month-old baby until midnight…
Push needed to hold big events
Sometimes it takes an outside eye to reveal the full extent of a change in circumstance.
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Debbie Mayo-Smith: Guy Kawasaki on positive influence
I couldn't pass up the opportunity to spend $85 to see Guy Kawasaki present at the Air New Zealand Social Media Breakfast…
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