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Mechanical fault to blame for Westfield blaze
A fire that broke out at a Westfield mall in west Auckland and sparked a mass evacuation and widespread panic is now under control.
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Girl dies after falling from moving car
Teenager's headmaster says girl had recently found a "new lease on life" as police question other the occupants of the car.
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No rest until 'bullet between his eyes'
The daughter of one of Jihadi John's victims said her family will not rest until there is a bullet between the killer's eyes.
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I'll run: Peters takes aim at Sabin seat
New Zealand First leader announces he'll stand in Northland byelection, saying electorate needs "a real voice" who could "hit the ground running".
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Fatal swerve causes crash
Amazing aerial photos showing the scene of a fatal crash where a man swerved to avoid a falling object.
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X Factor: Brother didn't stand a chance
Sister of teen killed by X Factor contestant says she turned off the TV in disgust when she saw Shae Brider appear on talent show as Simon Cowell weighs into row.
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Steve Waugh sledges his own side
Former Australian captain says Black Caps are favourites to win tomorrow, saying "It will be a parochial home crowd in Auckland. It's very difficult place to play and…
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Barker: Dalton has never been my mate
Barker takes aim at Dalton as John Key says public dumping of skipper wouldn't affect Government's decision on funding Team New Zealand.
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Sir Alex made me shave off my mohawk
Man Utd's fearsome boss forced Beckham to get rid of his trademark haircut in the Wembley Stadium toilets just hours before clash with Chelsea.
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Manhire: Show guts in other ways
Bad news, peaceniks. If you oppose the deployment of NZ troops to Iraq, you are gutless, a coward, at least in the estimation of the Prime Minister, writes Toby Manhire…
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Lundy crime scene 'contaminated'
Forensic scientist defends the method used to gather and test evidence during the Christine and Amber murder inquiry.
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Nigel Haworth elected as Party president
The Labour Party has elected economist Nigel Haworth as its new president.
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MI5 blamed for radicalising Jihadi John
Asim Qureshi has caused outrage by saying the murderer Jihadi John was 'beautiful' adding that he 'wouldn't hurt a fly'.
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