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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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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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Ladies, the junk food gene could be making you fat
Foodie pics help with weight loss
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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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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Jump forecast in Kiwi gambling
New Zealanders are forecast to spend more on Lotto, casinos, racing and sports betting in the next three years.
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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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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.
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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 picked in his place, meaning New Zealand…
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Donors help victims of ransacking
Donations have started coming in for a Hamilton family whose house was burgled and trashed by a group of children.
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Christie's mum 'disgusted' by delay
The mother of slain teenager Christie Marceau has appealed to Justice Minister Judith Collins expressing disgust over the length of time it has taken to amend the Bail…
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80-year-old oldest to top Everest
An 80-year-old Japanese man who began the year with his fourth heart operation has become the oldest conqueror of Mount Everest, a feat he called "the world's best feeling"…
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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
New body for teachers key to change
School teaching ought to rank among the most respected of professions. Those who educate our children are every bit as important to us as, say, doctors or lawyers, arguably…
More asset sales is a risky business
What the assets are worth now depends on the future path of electricity prices and the effect that has on the company's cashflows, writes Brian Fallow.
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National
Teachers seek suppression review
The Teachers Council wants a major review to clarify name suppression for teachers who are hauled before its disciplinary…
Director fined $42k 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.
Seven-year visa wait for parents
Applicants for residence under Immigration New Zealand's family parent category are being told they will have to wait up to seven years for their visas.
Council blocks extension of feedback time
The Auckland Council has voted against extending feedback on a new planning rulebook for the city, which has drawn thousands of people to public meetings and provoked…
Business
Dominion chief gets prison sentence
Two Dominion Finance bosses appeared in the High Court at Auckland yesterday, with one being sentenced to two years and…
Ford's retreat deals blow to Labor's ailing election hopes
Unemployment rate of 5.5 per cent set to rise with more job losses in manufacturing sector Ford's decision to shut down its production lines in Australia at the cost…
F&P Healthcare earnings soar
The contrasting fortunes of two of New Zealand's biggest technology manufacturers were highlighted when they both reported full-year results yesterday.
Bathurst wins access to plateau
Bathurst Resources has cleared another hurdle in its struggle to start coal mining on the Denniston Plateau near Westport but still needs the blessing of courts and…
Technology
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…
Rakon plunges deeper into the red on writedowns
Rakon, which makes crystal oscillators used in smart phones and navigation systems, plunged deeper into the red after writing down the value of its Chinese and New Zealand…
World
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…
Raw: Fatal knife attack in London
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Security tightened at army barracks
The Government's emergency response committee, Cobra, reconvened last night to discuss security measures following the first terrorist murder on the British mainland…
FBI drama: Bomber's friend slain
Families pay tribute to loved ones
Sport
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…
Rugby: Henry summoned to judicial hearing
Graham Henry will be asked to defend a raft of his complaints about Super 15 referees after being summonsed to a Sanzar misconduct hearing.The former All Black supremo…
Yachting: Wind limits likely to be lowered for Cup racing
Cricket: Southee's blooming adds rosier tinge to England showing
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…
Reports raise 'banana republic' issues
Several official reports out this week raise questions about the integrity of public life in New Zealand, writes Bryce Edwards..
Residents '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…
Minister and council not quite in accord on law
Auckland Council and Housing Minister Nick Smith still can't agree on legislation to give effect to their accord of two weeks ago to fast-track consents for 39,000 new…
Small Business
Small Business: Peter Cullinane - Lewis Road Creamery
Peter Cullinane, co-founder of Lewis Road Creamery premium butter and co-founder of Antipodes Water.
