NZ spies on Pacific friends and sends data to US
EXCLUSIVE: Leaked Snowden files show GCSB collects phone calls, emails and internet data from NZ's closest and most vulnerable neighbours.
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The price of the Five Eyes club
New Zealand's electronic surveillance agency has dramatically expanded its spying operations since John Key came to power.
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Concern over gaps in NZ maths tuition
Students are not being taught enough "space and shape" mathematics and the "huge" learning gap is hurting achievement, the Ministry of Education says.
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I believed it would happen one day
On his first day as "Mr Pora", the 39-year-old formerly known as "Teina Pora convicted murderer and rapist" popped out for a morning run.
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Bullet-riddled ute for parts
A New Zealand car auction company has "accidentally" listed a ute with bullet holes and blood stains from a Rotorua shooting on its website.
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In-home care irks ECE sector
A home-based childcare company that uses Education Ministry funding to entice people to work for it took seven weeks before it started paying a new home-based educator…
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Shirts run short as Black Caps soar
The Black Caps' official World Cup replica shirt is selling out as the popularity of the team reaches fever pitch.
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Crisis persists despite building rise
Building activity has reached its strongest growth rate in almost 15 years and is up sharply in the latest quarter, but critics say it is still not helping relieve Auckland's…
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Formula ads for NZ infants facing ban
Mums with babies aged under six months could see the advertising of infant milk formula for their children banned.
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Racing: Pike travels to beat of same drum
When Tony Pike began training, one of his greatest incentives to succeed was memories of his parents, Vicky and Wayne Pike, winning the 1981 Auckland Cup with Drum.
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Labour questions claims of robust system
Labour justice spokeswoman Jacinda Ardern disputes claims by John Key and Amy Adams that an independent criminal review commission would replicate what New Zealand has…
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Lundy retrial digs into details
Steve Braunias reports from week four of the retrial, which, he writes, "could be described as slow."
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Barker finds role with Russians
Team New Zealand may not want him as a sailor but Dean Barker has found others are keen to have him.
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Cricket: 'It's going pretty good'
New Zealand played four, won four, are top of their group and sailing along nicely towards the World Cup quarter-final in Wellington this month.
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Basics-plus plan for city top pick
Many Aucklanders may be willing to spend more than the "basic" budget the Auckland Council proposes for the next 10 years - but it is hard to find anyone willing to…
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Pora compensation could reach $2m
Teina Pora could be awarded $2 million in compensation after his convictions for the rape and murder of Susan Burdett were…
From Russia with thanks to brave Stan
When Napier man Stan Douglas went to get the mail from his letterbox a few days ago he was slightly stunned - because it's not every day you get a note on behalf of…
Rants & Raves: Blinded by the light
Overpowering bike lights, radiant friendliness, a grubby CBD and Tuesday night is doco night.
Kiwis chalked it up to experience
A legacy of New Zealand's wartime presence in England is still visible on the Salisbury Plains.
Business
Dairy auction prices keep firming
Dairy prices firmed at the latest GlobalDairyTrade auction, backing expectations that Fonterra will meet its $4.70 a kg…
Reserve Bank cut staff numbers
The Reserve Bank is cutting staff numbers as it restructures its operations.
Carter Holt cladding flawed, court told
Carter Holt Harvey's cladding sheets and systems used in 880 school buildings were "inherently defective", the Court of Appeal has heard.
Rising costs hit bionics firm
Rex Bionics say higher costs to commercialise its robotic exoskeletons have widened its full-year loss to £3.56 million ($7.24 million) from £480,000 a year earlier.
World
Aussie pair in countdown to grim finale
The countdown to the grim finale of the Bali Nine drug-running affair has begun, with the Australian ringleaders expected…
Villarica's night-time fireworks
The Villarica volcano in Chile has erupted after weeks of rumbling, shooting a column of lava 900m into the sky. The eruption happened about 3am on Tuesday (7pm in…
Discovered - lost city of legendary Monkey God
The jungle-choked remains of a "lost city", abandoned by a mysterious civilisation several centuries ago and long thought to have housed gold and "monkey children"…
Parents arrested for refusing vaccine
Police in northwest Pakistan have arrested more than 450 parents for refusing to vaccinate their children against polio, officials said.
Life & Style
Visitor's outfit takes the judges' fancy
Kathy Smith was shocked when she was picked from the crowd at Auckland Cup Day by the Cup Couture judges.
Festival fashion at Splore
Photos
Twelve Questions: Jas McPhee
Facebook sensation Jas McPhee, author of the recipe book Feed a Family of 6 for Under $20 , talks with Emily Simpson about success, poverty and her famous father.
Hidden illness drives loved ones apart
Woman who recovered from dementia
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Motorcyclist dies in crash in Meremere
A motorcyclist has died in a collision at a road works site in Meremere this morning.
Motorcyclist dies in road works crash
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Play of the day: Magic hands creates stunning try
Former St George Illawarra playmaker Rangi Chase has the rugby league world in raptures over his sensational try assist from the weekend. Video / YouTube: Super League…
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Tea Leonie: Dad's my inspiration
Since she took on the title role in political drama Madam Secretary Tea Leoni has faced one question over and over: who…
TV pick: 12 Monkeys
Heartland rugby in film festival
A film about rugby in heartland New Zealand and a headline-making documentary about sugar are to feature in the Autumn Events mini-film festival in Auckland next month…
Spock star: Nimoy was like a father
Downton star's exit premature
Travel
San Francisco: Top five sips, cooks and walks
Less than an hour's drive from San Francisco is Napa's Sonoma County, where Megan Singleton sips, cooks and walks.
San Francisco: Five great places to take the kids
Vietnam: Digging into the past
It's been 40 years since the end of the Vietnam War and this vibrant country has never stood taller, writes Nel Staveley.
A Kiwi recommends ... Whitsunday Islands
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Opinion
Pora's ordeal shows review panel needed
Thanks to the careful, clear journalism of the Herald's Phil Taylor, it became well known some years ago that an intellectually…
Teina Pora free: 'Overjoyed, overwhelmed'
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Sport
Warriors face tough test against Knights
The Warriors are looking to start their 20th NRL campaign by overturning two horrendous records that have plagued them over…
Rugby League: Kevin Locke's proposed switch to rugby is off
World Cup: 'Sir Viv' leading runscorer
Q. Who is the leading run scorer at the 2015 Cricket World Cup? If you answered Sangakkara, de Villiers, or Gayle... you're wrong.
Why it doesn't pay to be a golfing chump
Pakistanis show signs of revival
Cricket World Cup
Cricket World Cup: India game a sellout
Tournament organisers have confirmed India's game against Ireland at Hamilton's Seddon Park on Tuesday has sold out.
Cricket: India v Sth Africa highlights
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McCullum a hero in the heartland
David Kelly thinks Brendon McCullum's dashing work in the Cricket World Cup is breathing life into New Zealand cricket.
