'I hope he's smiling'
The mother of Commonwealth Games judo silver medallist Adrian Leat has paid tribute to her son's bravery in performing so well just 5 months after his brother's death…
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Michael Laws gets smack warning
Police have given former Wanganui mayor Michael Laws a formal warning after he was accused of smacking his child.
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Man's court case attracts Oz interest
A man who claimed to have knowledge about a murder that shocked Australia is living in NZ and facing serious criminal charges here.
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Family memorial for MH17 crash victim
The family of Rob Ayley, who was killed on flight MH17, will hold a private memorial tomorrow while they wait for his body to be returned.
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John Banks snapped phone-driving
Under-fire politician John Banks has been accused of breaking the law again - this time for using a cellphone while driving.
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Kitty transfusion saves pet
Remy the cat owes one of his nine lives to a popular neighbourhood tabby whose strong blood kept him alive.
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Red Nose Day photo a big hit
A stunning photo capturing the heart-warming bond between a heavily tattooed rocker and a sick little fairy-girl has gone viral - exactly as the unlikely looking pair…
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Some coffee chains fail barista test
A service station cafe has been judged to have the best coffee in town - outbrewing specialist coffee chains.
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Stores push pointless product warranty
Stores are still pushing extended warranties despite a law change that should put a stop to the hard sell.
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Russian meets royals after $1m donation
A Russian multi-millionaire was granted a private audience with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge during the royal tour after pledging $1 million to the national velodrome…
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How to make $3000 multiply
Banks are handing out free money to new borrowers - and if you use it well, you can make it more than five times as valuable.
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Soldier carpeted for live mine mistake
A soldier faced disciplinary action after he set off a Claymore mine in a live firing exercise in Afghanistan, injuring himself and another soldier.
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Golf: Post-Ko business is great
On Tuesday, Guy Wilson will travel business class to Shanghai, fly to another Chinese province, be escorted to a hotel suite at a client's golf course and coach a local…
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Rodney Hide: Predator in plain sight
I was wrong when I claimed that leading politicians knew the name of the "prominent" New Zealander hiding behind name suppression. David Cunliffe did not.
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Grief fills gap in Gaza conflict
Gaza residents used a 12-hour humanitarian cease-fire yesterday to stock up on supplies and survey the devastation from nearly three weeks of fighting.
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