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'Dramatic change' tonight
Today is literally the calm before the storm as the country braces for Cyclone Lusi to land, bringing an unwelcome combination of heavy rain and gale winds.
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Leading Headlines
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So if it wasn't hijacked - where is it?
Malaysia says satellite images of suspected debris from a missing jet are yet another false lead, and debunked a report the plane had flown on for hours after losing…
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Citizen Liu on assault counts
Herald exclusive: The businessman granted citizenship against official advice after a Govt minister lobbied on his behalf is facing domestic violence charges.
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Teen's mum calls killer 'perverted soul'
Slain teen Daniel Morcombe's heartbroken parents triumphantly stared down "evil, unhuman" killer Brett Peter Cowan who chose the wrong family to tear apart.
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Benji will need to marshall his nerve
The dossier on the best use for Benji Marshall is expanding, writes Wynne Gray.
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Fewer workers stoned on the job
Fewer workers are being caught on drugs, despite workplace testing becoming more prevalent, latest figures show.
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'Trail of blood' seen in Pistorius home
The photos show blood on the stairs, blood spatter on walls and furniture, a cocked 9 mm pistol lying on a mat, a damaged metal panel and fallen wall tiles in the bathroom…
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Claim Diana leaked info on Charles
The late Princess Diana leaked a royal phone directory to the now defunct News of the World tabloid, its former royal editor has told Britain's phone-hacking trial.
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Two dead at popular Texas festival
Police say a suspected drunk driver barrelled through barricades, mowing down and killing two people at the popular South by Southwest festival in 'an intentional act'…
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Full steam ahead on interest rate rises
Reserve Bank governor Graeme Wheeler has signalled an aggressive, front-loaded start to the interest rate cycle now under way.
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Rare charge follows tot's drive death
Kronos Gosney was an active and cheery boy who liked nothing better than splashing about in the water and watching Barney the dinosaur on TV.
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Police catch daylight burglar
One of two alleged daylight burglars caught on CCTV footage breaking into a South Auckland home has been caught, after being recognised by police.
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Opinion
Manhire: You've got mail
Jesus wept. How difficult is this to understand? Operation Tricky, as I've been reminding you morons for weeks, is about destroying the character of the so-called Labour…
You say bossy, I say results person
I have always been a bit bossy. One of those women who like to tell people what to do, how to do it, how to hurry up and do it and do it myself when it isn't done fast…
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Satellite firm enlists help to find Jet
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Ministers + immigration shouldn't mix
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Just a year ago the Brumbies went into their blockbuster derby against the Waratahs intent on exploiting the defence of…
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