85 staff with NZ's big sports bodies earn more than $100,000. Kiwi gold medallists get $60,000 grants. Is this fair?
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Death in paradise: Two more tourists die
Just days after the unexplained deaths of American sisters Robin and Annie Korkki at their luxury Seychelles resort, two more tourists have died.
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Sisters found dead after day of drinking
Wet weather and thunderstorms for weekend
This will be a good weekend to check out the museum or cuddle up with a book as heavy showers and thunderstorms are forecast for parts of the country.
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Cruden's '$1.2m France offer'
All Blacks first-five Aaron Cruden could be headed to France to play for Montpellier.
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Caffeine: 1 shot? Ok, 5 shots? Not so much
It's well known that Kiwis have a love affair with caffeine - but how many of us know about the potential hidden harm it could be causing us?
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Defamation damages could set NZ record
An Auckland law professor thinks the Colin Craig defamation case may be far from over.
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Fury tests positive for cocaine - report
Tyson Fury is facing fresh questions about his boxing future today as his promoters refused to comment on reports he has tested positive for cocaine.
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Len Brown: The man who died twice
Len Brown was the Super City's first mayor. However, it's arguable how he will be most remembered.
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10 of the worst wedding day disasters
Sometimes bridesmaids have better places to be, apparently.
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Cricket: Black Caps fight back
The Black Caps delivered a performance of commitment and discipline in oppressive conditions overnight in India.
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H&M officially open: Are you lining up?
The wait is over for fans of fashion retailer H&M as the brands first New Zealand store opens its doors to the public today.
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Miley Cyrus takes over Ellen's talk show
She also "gave her a bunch of Molly" and "kissed a girl" in order to become host.
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Big read: NZ's vanishing bank branches
As more people do online transactions, small towns must adapt to closures.
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Parker live-streamers face legal action
Sky Television and Duco Events have filed court proceedings against eight individuals who illegally live-streamed Joseph Parker's last fight
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Typhoon terror: How Batten beat the odds
It is 80 years since the famous New Zealand aviatrix Jean Batten took off from England for her record breaking solo flight to Auckland.
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'We have important questions to ask'
COMMENT: There are important questions to ask about the type of society we want to be, writes Lizzie Marvelly.
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Diet: Cutting through the confusion
Most of us are confused about diet because we're always trying to pin the blame on one nutrient, says an expert.
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