Damning report of carers
A damning report of the country's only Kaupapa Maori intellectual disability residential care provider has found the organisation is "seriously dysfunctional" and recommended…
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London attack: Murdered soldier named
Britain's military says the soldier brutally murdered in a suspected terrorist attack was a popular drummer, machine gunner, and father.
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'Appalling attack' likely terrorist-related
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VideoWilliams retires from All Blacks
All Black lock Ali Williams has announced his retirement from international rugby.The 77-test veteran who made his debut in 2002 made the announcement with a video post…
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MRP shares went to just a few - Greens
The Green Party says that shares sold in the recent float of Mighty River Power went to only a small group of investors - and claims of widespread 'mum and dad' ownership…
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Ferry, water taxi collide in Auckland
A man has been taken to hospital after a collision between a ferry and a water taxi near Princes Wharf at Auckland's waterfront.
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Cleveland hero given McDonald's for life
The man who famously put down his Big Mac to help rescue three women held captive for years in a Cleveland house will get free McDonald's for the next year, a company…
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Fat NZ: Health crisis looming - experts
New Zealand adults are on average the second heaviest among 50 countries, a health list reveals - prompting warnings of a looming medical crisis for some Kiwis.
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Home-build lure for Asian migrants
Asian business migrants looking at moving to New Zealand are being urged to invest in real estate to secure their residency.
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Prince Charles in emergency landing
A helicopter carrying the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall has made an emergency landing just minutes after take-off on a flight to Wales.
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Magnitude 7.4 quake near Tonga
The quake occurred at 5.19am local time (4.19am NZT), 287km southwest of Nuku'alofa, at a depth of 171km.
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Obama defends drone strikes
US President Barack Obama has defended America's controversial drone attacks as legal, effective and a necessary linchpin in an evolving US counterterrorism policy.
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Legal fraternity mourns talented judge
The legal fraternity will gather in Auckland next Monday to farewell Supreme Court judge Robert Chambers, who died suddenly in his sleep this week.
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Science
Scientist: Challenges will help NZ
The Prime Minister's chief science adviser says a hitlist of 10 big issues for our top brains to tackle will be "transformational", despite criticism that they lack…
'Dream' software boosts power of DNA
The new software, called STRmix, has the ability to unscramble DNA found at crime scenes from up to four people - giving results that were previously not possible.
Opinion
Super City RIP - blame the parents
It would seem suicidal for a government to declare war on a third of the population. But that seems to be exactly what the Key Government is doing, writes Brian Rudman…
Election's shadow falls on halls of power
Over the next 18 months, expect to see Key, and David Shearer, too, hovering outside Peters' office, bottle of Scotch in hand, writes Toby Manhire.
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Herald daily quiz: May 24
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National
Christie's mum 'disgusted' by Bail Act amendment delay
The mother of slain teenager Christie Marceau has appealed to Justice Minister Judith Collins expressing disgust over the…
Jump forecast in Kiwi gambling
New Zealanders are forecast to spend more on Lotto, casinos, racing and sports betting in the next three years.
Teachers seek suppression review
The Teachers Council wants a major review to clarify name suppression for teachers who are hauled before its disciplinary tribunal because it feels that its approach…
$42,000 fine for online car scam
The director of an online car dealing company which placed thousands of bids on its own auctions didn't know the behaviour was illegal, his lawyer says.
Business
Maori TV payout and the year of the paywall
Maori Television will be paying its chief executive Jim Mather for a two month sabbatical that ends shortly before he takes…
Why Ford reached end of road in Oz
Intense competition, a strong Australian dollar and a move away from large cars has driven the Ford Falcon off the road.
From near ruin to success - Derek Handley
Kiwi technology entrepreneur Derek Handley has twice teetered on a tightrope above financial ruin.The first time he was 22 and facing bankruptcy, $100,000 in debt after…
Success: Wise moves collar shirt niche
Bright idea over drinks has bloomed into chain of stores.
Technology
Tech Universe: Friday 24 May
HEALTH IN A BOX: We'd like to think that hospitals and medical clinics are places full of light and life-saving equipment…
Xero widens loss but doubles revenue
Xero has widened its annual loss in line with is guidance while using cash reserves to double revenue and paying customers.
Mac Planet: After Earth
A Kiwi company I have mentioned before, founded in New Zealand and based in London, is about to move some staff to Los Angeles. That's partly due to the global release…
School attracts gamers with online hub
A tertiary institution in Auckland has come up with an innovative way of attracting video game players to enter a career in New Zealand's fast-growing game development…
World
Video
Raw: Heckler interrupts Obama on Guantanamo
In a wide-ranging national security speech, President Barack Obama was interrupted several times by a woman urging the immediate…
Staff 'kept tax scandal from Obama'
Low key fanatics new face of terror
The killing of a soldier in broad daylight yesterday in Woolwich, London, has all the hallmarks of the very nightmare MI5 has feared - low-key fanatics arming themselves…
Security tightened at army barracks
FBI drama: Bomber's friend slain
Sport
Cricket: Vettori ruled out of Leeds test
Daniel Vettori has been ruled out of playing the second cricket test against England at Headingley. Doug Bracewell has been…
Cricket: Black Caps front the media
Video
Rugby: Chiefs win at top of hooker's to-do list
Hika Elliot's immediate goal is to help his Chiefs team beat the Crusaders in tonight's blockbuster in Hamilton - but also high up on his to-do list is finding an ITM…
Rugby: Henry summoned to judicial hearing
Yachting: Wind limits likely to be lowered for Cup racing
Politics
First trade scholars graduate
Hundreds of trades scholarships offered last year to help in the Christchurch rebuild are starting to pay off as the first…
Editorial: New body for teachers key to change
Editorial: The Teachers Council, the registration body that ought to speak with the authority of the New Zealand Law Society or Medical Association, never offers a view…
20CommentsBryce Edwards: Official reports open up NZ to 'banana republic' allegations
Several official reports out this week raise questions about the integrity of public life in New Zealand, writes Bryce Edwards..
12CommentsResidents 'inwardly bitter' over officers' actions
Residents of the eastern Bay of Plenty say there is still an "inner bitterness" towards police after the way they were treated during the Urewera raids.Jack Purewa…
Small Business
Book: The pitch that paid off
The story so farBorn in Hong Kong, Derek Handley moved to New Zealand as a teenager. After some youthful business ventures…
