Traveller's tech taken
A backpacker coming home from Christmas had every bit of electronic equipment stripped from him at the airport but has no idea why.
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Pike payout 'blood money'
The decision to award Pike River families $3.41m, announced the same day the mine's ex-boss had charges dropped, has been slammed by victims' families.
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No 'definitive evidence' of MFAT leaker
There are 'strong suspicions' about the identity of the person who leaked MFAT restructuring documents, but no 'definitive evidence', Rebstock report finds.
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Killer of pregnant teen denied parole
Hayden Joseph Taylor, who was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a pregnant teenager and the rape of another woman, has been denied parole.
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One dead after train and car collide
A man was killed when a train and car collided northwest of Auckland this morning.
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Driveway death a 'tragic accident'
The death of a toddler who was run over by a relative in a Rotorua driveway was a tragic accident, a coroner says.
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New frustration for Yahoo Xtra users
Yahoo Xtra customers are again pulling their hair out as email services are disrupted once more.
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Husband fought to keep car on road
The husband of a woman who died when their car plunged into a creek fought to control the car as she became unresponsive at the wheel moments before the fatal crash.
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Incest 'cult' found in Australia
Children born from generations of incest - some without the ability to speak - have been found living in a picturesque valley in Australia.
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National house prices up again
National house prices rose $17,475 last month to reach a $425k median. But are falling sales numbers a sign that new loan rules are starting to bite? (with new infographic)…
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Boy, 12, makes plea to politicians
A 12-year-old boy has made an impassioned plea to politicians to do more to stop whaling by the Japanese in the Southern Ocean.
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New Zealander of the Year
Young climate warrior
Maintaining political momentum on an issue like climate change can be hard, public interest often glazing over at the frequent debate on emission targets and empty rhetoric…
Heroic surf lifesavers
They didn't think it was a big deal then, and still don't. But teens Josh Jarvis, Fletcher Swan and Jayden Rutten don't deny their actions saved a drowning man at Mt…
Opinion
Have you decided on your 2014 vote?
With the 2013 parliamentary year ending yesterday - the focus will soon be upon the build-up to 2014 election. Do you know which party you will be voting for in 2014?…
114CommentsSeasonal spirit ferments in House
Such were the worrying levels of goodwill to all men and women evident in Parliament yesterday that National's Anne Tolley felt obliged to remark upon it, writes John…
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National
SAS soldier accused of theft bought own gear
A staff sergeant in the SAS has told a court martial about how surplus United States military equipment, including a truck…
Crossbow cat teen may get diversion
A teen accused of firing a crossbow bolt through the head of a cat may be granted diversion.
Criticism of mayor's hotel use
'Runaway millionaire' to be released
Business
KiwiSaver customer confidence grows
Confidence among KiwiSavers is growing with 50 percent of those surveyed now believing they will get to where they want…
Brian Fallow: Mystery surrounds trade deal talks
So should we look on the TPP with hope or dread? Impossible to say until we know what "it" is, writes Brian Fallow. It doesn't help that these meetings are conducted…
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Clothing chain Hallenstein Glasson Holdings has warned it may have to cut its profit guidance further if sales don't improve in the summer season. Chief executive Graeme…
John Barnett: Lets keep more big movie IP here
While the local film industry continues to lobby Government to raise the Large Budget Screen Rebate above 15 per cent, the UK Government has just announced it will lift…
World
'Fake' interpreter a serial offender
The sign language interpreter at Nelson Mandela's memorial who has been accused of being a fake has signed at past ANC events…
Mandela memorial sign language interpreter a 'fraud'
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Man charged over revenge porn site
A man has been charged with operating a website that let people anonymously post explicit photographs of others so that he could extort hundreds of dollars from victims…
Zimmerman escapes domestic violence charges
India court reinstates gay sex ban
Technology
Tech Universe: Thursday 12 December
UPHILL'S A BREEZE: Skiers and snowboarders like to slide down mountains, and often aren't excited by the need to use a chairlift…
Web users caught up in ransom scam
Some NZ computer users have paid $500 ransom demands after finding their machines encrypted and a ransom note demanding cash.
Diner e-guide gets taste for NZ
Online restaurant guide Zomato is ramping up its growth in NZ as it goes head-to-head with more established competitors such as MenuMania, Localist and Yelp.
Anger at iPad baby bouncer
A new baby bouncer complete with iPad holder which has gone on sale is a sign of the drive to market digital products at younger children, an educational expert says…
Politics
Sharples' serendipitous superstar sit-down
On a sombre day when he viewed Nelson Mandela's body lying in state, Dr Pita Sharples also had an encounter with two superstars…
John Key: International mystery man
He may have appeared as a guest on a primetime TV chatshow, but Prime Minister John Key's still an unknown to some in the United States.
Door open for more paid parental leave
An extra 12 weeks of paid parental leave could be back on the cards after the Government appeared to reconsider its position.
From back office to front bench
Should Chris McKenzie retain co-leader Tariana Turia's Te Tai Hauauru seat, he will become the latest in an increasingly long line of those who have made the leap from…
Sport
All Blacks lead Halberg nominees
The All Blacks could be set to add more prizes to an already-glittering year after leading today's nominations for the 51st…
Top matches of 2013 - 7: Drawn in the USA! Ferns make history
The stunning, spectacular and the sentimental, nzherald.co.nz lists the top ten sporting matches of 2013. When the Football Ferns travelled to Ohio to play the best…
David Leggat: Snicko technology proves worth in seamless introduction
One ball in and the newest bit of cricket technology was in business.
Sporting Achievement of the Year 2013: Chiefs
There is little doubt that the New Zealand Super Rugby conference is the most difficult.
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Small Business: App creators - Sush Mobile
Sheenu Chawla and Sulabh Sharma, joint directors of Sush Mobile.
