Harre takes on PM
Internet Party Leader Laila Harré will stand against John Key in his Helensville electorate, "because the Prime Minister has some explaining to do".
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Claims balloon pilot was 'too pissed'
Complaints were made about balloon pilot Lance Hopping being too impaired to fly, and cheating on his pilot's test before the Carterton disaster, but no action was taken…
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Families leave Gloriavale community
Former Gloriavale Christian Community members have revealed that hundreds have left since its early days, including several families in the past year or so.
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Stranded passengers offered $1000
Air New Zealand has issued an "unreserved apology" to 227 passengers caught up in a two day delay from Hawaii, and offered $1000 compensation.
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Act calls for end to race based laws
Act Leader Jamie Whyte called for a taskforce to root out and repeal laws giving special treatment to Maori as race once again loomed as an election issue today.
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Black box reveals why MH17 crashed
A Ukrainian security official says black box data recovered from MH17 shows the jet was brought down by shrapnel from a rocket explosion.
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Elderly man attacked, two teens shot
Two cars linked to a Waikato home invasion where two teenagers were shot last night have been found by police.
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Fonterra's $4.3b payout cut
Fonterra has reduced its latest forecast farmgate milk price $7.00 to $6.00 per kgMS - a total drop in payments to farmers of $4.3 billion from last season.
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Teacher punched, kicked students
A science teacher who punched and kicked students, and called them "ugly" and "dumb" has lost his teaching licence.
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Nurse used same needle on two patients
A nurse who used the same needle on two patients and failed to tell the second patient of the error for days has been referred to the Nursing Council.
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Crushed man in critical condition
The wife of a man crushed between two trucks near Auckland airport this morning is by his bedside as he remains in a critical condition in hospital.
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Transmission Gully contract finalised
Financial contract negotiations and arrangements for New Zealand's biggest new infrastructure job have been completed.
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Breaking down that new Hobbit trailer
The teaser for The Hobbit: Battle Of The Five Armies promises every dramatic special effect director Peter Jackson and Weta Workshop can pull out of their magical hats…
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Quick, daily run prolongs life - study
Going out for a quick, daily run may be just as effective as a long-distance jaunt when it comes to prolonging your life, says a study.
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NZ to get its own space programme
NZ is joining the space race, with Rocket Lab building a world-first launch vehicle in Auckland to make it cheaper to send satellites in to orbit.
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Silver Ferns continue unbeaten run
The Silver Ferns have continued their unbeaten run through Commonwealth Games pool play.
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