Intimate data kept on file
New privacy research reveals the alarming reach of our digital footprint, with some companies' client files extending to records of casual chats with staff and deleted…
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Flight disappears over northern Mali
The wreckage of an Air Algerie flight which disappeared while carrying 116 people over Mali has reportedly been found.
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Glasgow: Gold for Kiwi sprint team
The New Zealand men's sprint team have won a gold medal at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games after beating England in the gold medal ride.
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$10,000 spent chasing $250 debt
A Government agency has spent $10,000 in legal costs pursuing a $250 debt from an outspoken opponent of road tolls.
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Opinion: Quit offer should've been taken
Israeli tank fires on UN school: 15 dead
At least 15 Palestinians have been killed after Israeli tanks shelled a UN-run school in Gaza.
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Accused regrets harm to parking warden
The man accused of assaulting a parking warden says he's "deeply remorseful" the other man got hurt, but will contest the charge laid against him.
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Kiwis line up for airline's refund offer
After two tragic incidents within months involving Malaysia Airlines, hundreds of Kiwis have gained refunds for flights with the company.
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Councillors keep travel perk
Agroup of Auckland councillors have managed to retain a business-class-travel perk, but a bid to give them free parking has been voted down.
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The fault in our trains: New power woes
Auckland's flash new electric trains have been grounded by power faults which are mystifying the region's transport authority.
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Nats to offer fast-track tunnel: Labour
Labour says the Government is poised to offer Auckland motorists an election "bribe" by fast-forwarding motorway tunnels under the Waitemata Harbour - without room for…
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After-school jobs harmless - study
School students can forget trying to wriggle out of a part-time job - new research says it isn't all that bad.
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Ticks, crosses for school pass rates
The number of young school children achieving or bettering the national standard in reading and writing has fallen in many regions.
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Online sales growth cools
Online retail sales growth is slowing and 19 out of every 20 New Zealand purchases are still made in a shop,
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The Queen photobombs selfie
As they posed for a celebratory selfie to mark their first win in the Commonwealth Games, these two Australian hockey players probably didn't think their day could get…
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