First take: Scrums collapse, Crusaders not far behind
One is loathe to do anything that encourages more rule changes in rugby. But on nights like these...well, what can you do?
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Paralympics: Murphy finishes fourth
So close; that was the story for New Zealander Carl Murphy as he finished fourth in the snowboard cross event at the Sochi Paralympics last night.
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Storm bears down on NZ
Downed power lines fell into a nearby paddock in Kaeo, while strong winds caused a tree to topple across a road in Parahaki, north of Whangarei.
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Rugby: Chiefs survive the Storm
The Chiefs remain unbeaten atop the New Zealand Conference and, if they can put together their whole package, that record will be hard to break.
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Blaze at central Auckland apartments
A downtown Auckland apartment building has been evacuated after a fire that reportedly broke out inside a restaurant on the ground floor.
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Eight wild New Zealand storms
With Cyclone Lusi expected to hit tomorrow morning, we look back on eight powerful storms that caused loss of life, destruction and millions of dollars' worth of damage…
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Navy chasing plane's mysterious 'pings'
The US Navy has ordered a ship to the Indian Ocean to search for a missing Malaysian airliner amid reports the plane kept "pinging" a satellite after losing radar contact…
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10 famous Einstein quotes
135 years ago today, Albert Einstein, one of the world's most influential physicists was born in Germany. Today, in celebration of his birthday, we share 10 of his most…
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Police failed wrongly convicted teen
Multiple failings by police enabled two officers to lie and provide false evidence in the investigation of a central Otago car crash which was wrongly pinned on a teenager…
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'Nice person' awarded $36K over sacking
A company which sacked its general manager because he did not fit in with the company, even though he was a "nice person", has had to pay the man more than $36,000.
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Bryce Edwards: National looking sleazy
Perceptions of corruption, cronyism and conflicts of interest can be incredibly damaging to any government, and National will be very wary of a narrative developing…
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Apples, peaches Hepatitis A warning
Apples and peaches on sale across the country could have been contaminated with Hepatitis A, the Ministry for Primary Industries says.
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Kiwibank hikes rates - who's next?
Kiwibank has announced it will lift its home loan rates in response to yesterday's Reserve Bank decision to increase the Official Cash Rate.
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Teen's mum calls killer 'perverted soul'
Slain teen Daniel Morcombe's heartbroken parents triumphantly stared down "evil, unhuman" killer Brett Peter Cowan who chose the wrong family to tear apart.
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Opinion
Toby Manhire: You've got mail
JuCo milkastrophe, mollyhawks and Winston First -Toby Manhire has the inside word on emails leaking out of Parliament this week.
13CommentsMinisters + immigration shouldn't mix
Editorial: Some differences are evident in the granting of New Zealand citizenship to wealthy Chinese businessmen Bill Liu and Donghua Liu.
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Promising jockey rushed to hospital
Promising up and coming jockey Ashley Frye has been rushed to hospital following a fall during a race at the Ashburton Racecourse…
Doctor battles stroke's cruel blow
Family gather for woman with critical, unexplained injuries
Family have gathered at the bedside of a woman who was critically injured in her Feilding home.
Missing Kiwi's wife: 'There's no finality'
Foreign investment in Cunliffe's sights
Business
Iron sands mining hearing: the concerns
Fishing industry giants Sanford and Talley's Group are among thousands of opponents to a company's bid to mine a large block…
Collins' dinner great for Oravida - exporter
Judith Collins' dinner with a Chinese border official would have been highly beneficial for Oravida, says a former dairy export chief executive.
Manufacturing expands for 18th month
New Zealand manufacturing activity expanded for an 18th straight month in February with signs a buoyant economy is creating jobs.
Dita De Boni: When being real was the Norm
NZ has changed since the Kirk years, but we still long for authentic leaders.
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Emergency on US Airways plane
A US Airways plane has been evacuated after suffering gear failure at Philadelphia International Airport.
Investigators 'puzzled' over missing Jet
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'Trail of blood' seen in Pistorius home
The photos show blood on the stairs, blood spatter on walls and furniture, a cocked 9 mm pistol lying on a mat, a damaged metal panel and fallen wall tiles in the bathroom…
NY explosion: Death toll now seven
Claim Diana leaked info on Charles
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Satellite firm enlists help to find Jet
A Colorado company says over one million people have scanned its satellite images for clues to the fate of a Malaysia Airlines…
Inspiration from out of Africa
The story Leon Toorenburg likes to tell about the inspiration for ikeGPS features a hungry lion. The company's founder and chief executive spent the late 90s in East…
Hands on: Samsung Knox
Over the last few weeks signage touting the mysterious sounding Samsung Knox have been popping up all over the country. Being of a curious disposition, I did a bit…
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Thousands of Xtra customers will be unable to access their email account from Monday until they change their email security settings.
Politics
Share bonus for Genesis float
Shares in state-owned power generator and retailer Genesis Energy will be priced in a $1.35 to $1.65 range and include a…
Time's up for wheel clampers
An Auckland wheel-clamping company, which last year was accused of bullying, has gone into liquidation after being unable to keep up with debts.
Citizen Liu on assault counts
Herald exclusive: The businessman granted citizenship against official advice after a Govt minister lobbied on his behalf is facing domestic violence charges.
I'd resign if it was true, says Collins
Judith Collins said yesterday she would resign if it was proved she lobbied a Chinese official on behalf of food exporter Oravida at a dinner in Beijing last year.
Sport
Super Rugby: Rebels fall to Crusaders improved performance
The Melbourne Rebels fell to their second successive loss as the Crusaders flexed their Super Rugby muscle with a 25-19…
Super Rugby: Crusaders beat Rebels 25-19
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) All Blacks flyhalf Tom Taylor kicked six penalties and Ben Funnell scored the only try for the Crusaders as the New Zealand side beat the…
First Take: Chiefs deserve better support
The Chiefs aim to play rugby the way it is meant to be for those who like sport served sunny side up. So where are the crowds? The Stormers were quickly in trouble…
Chiefs beat Stormers 36-20 in Super Rugby
HAMILTON, New Zealand (AP) The defending champion Chiefs continued their unbeaten start to the Super Rugby season on Friday with a 36-20 win over the Cape Town-based…
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As it happened: Chiefs v Stormers
Join us here for our live blog of tonight's Super Rugby encounter between the Chiefs and the Stormers from Waikato Stadium…
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Woman's pay docked over pregnancy
A cafe worker who had her pay cut when she was pregnant and was then not given regular shifts after having her baby has…
