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Nash: $99K in donations
New Labour MP Stuart Nash was bankrolled to the tune of $4000 a month by political backers for more than a year leading up to last year's general election.
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Man charged over vicious home invasion
A 34 year-old man has been charged in connection with a brutal home invasion in central Auckland which left a woman with life-threatening injuries.
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Auckland traffic delays
Traffic on Auckland's North-Western Motorway is severely congested and city-bound queues extend past Hobsonville.
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Opinion: Horror of war hard to fathom
If the PM handed me a gun and asked me to ship out to the Middle East to do my duty for this great land, I know exactly what I would do, writes Matt Heath.
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E! host exits after race row
Kelly Osbourne is leaving the acerbic show Fashion Police, days after a racism row broke out over comments made by one of its hosts. Her departure follows a post-Oscars…
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Auckland burning death: Pair on trial
Two men accused of burning a 21-year-old to death on a rural south Auckland road will stand trial today.
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Is a re-match on the cards?
The Black Caps and Australia are a chance to meet at Eden Park once again at the Cricket World Cup - in the semifinals.
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How torture helped thwart al-Qaeda plot
The Independent reveals how information obtained by torture helped thwart a plot to bring down two airliners over the US 17 minutes before the bombs detonated.
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DIY lawyers derail trials
More people are choosing to represent themselves in court, possibly because of the digital self-help phenomenon, the secretary for justice says.
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Bankrupt after club funds not returned
Two members of a defunct Dunedin bowling club have been made bankrupt after failing to return monies wrongfully taken by them.
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Taking keys not advised
Police are urging motorists not to take matters into their own hands, following the latest removal of car keys from drivers allegedly driving dangerously.
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More officials fight online abuse images
Recent UN research found there were one million clicks a day on objectionable material around the world.
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On-the-run couple arrested
A couple who were on the run after allegedly assaulting and threatening a woman with a knife and stealing a car have been arrested in Dunedin.
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Cricket: Police commend crowd behaviour
The crowd behaviour at the England v Sri Lanka Cricket World Cup game in Wellington yesterday has been commended.
Man in court over Cairns murder of Kiwi
A young man charged with murdering a New Zealander who was found dead on a Cairns footpath will front court today.
Lundy retrial: Trial enters fourth week
A forensic scientist will continue to give evidence today as Mark Lundy's double murder trial enters its fourth week.
Chaos at party in Mosgiel
An out-of-control party of up to 200 youths ended in fights and disorder in a Dunedin park on Saturday night.
Business
Mexicali Fresh buys up Burger Wisconsin chain
New Zealand's oldest gourmet burger franchise chain Burger Wisconsin, has been bought by the parent company of Mexican food…
Court rules on Hubbard payout
The biggest investor in one of Allan Hubbard's shambolic businesses has come out on top after a High Court hearing over how much money he is entitled to.
Christopher Niesche: Qantas about-turn a blue sky triumph
Beneath Alan Joyce's softly spoken Irish brogue and calm demeanour lies a steely resolve. The Qantas chief executive is overseeing one of the most stunning turnarounds…
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Travel across the Tasman is forecast to increase this year as the Australian dollar continues its recent trend towards parity with the New Zealand dollar, according…
World
Saudi blogger could face death penalty
Raif Badawi, the Saudi Arabian blogger whose punishment of 1000 lashes prompted international condemnation, may now face…
Leonard Nimoy: The Jewish story of Spock
In this video, Nimoy describes the origin of his famous Star Trek hand greeting: The Jewish priestly blessing.
Offsiders deflect leadership challenge
Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop and frontbencher Malcolm Turnbull have steered clear of increasing speculation that their Prime Minister could face another…
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Winter on New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee means ice fishing, hockey tournaments and, if the ice is strong enough, aeroplanes.
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Louise Thompson: We care more about cellphone than self
You know how it is, when you notice the battery on your phone is running down it's actually an almost panicky feeling.
Louise Thompson: How negative people hold you back
In today's Bite: Winning TV dinners
Find all your favourite bits from today's Bite magazine online. Follow the hyperlinks in Jo Elwin's editor's letter and lose yourself in bite.co.nz.
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Four women injured in Kaimai crash
A woman lying unconscious on the road after a serious crash in the Kaimai Ranges was assisted by a doctor who happened to…
Four women injured in Kaimai crash
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Ko grabs NZ Open crown
The five-hour trip had a few glitches for Lydia Ko before her journey past huge galleries to an 18th hole coronation at the NZ Open. The world women's golf No1 survived…
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William Shatner has been forced to miss his Star Trek co-star Leonard Nimoy's funeral due to prior commitments.
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A white dress that strongly resembles the custom gown taken from Lupita Nyong'o's hotel room earlier this week turned up under a bathroom sink in the same hotel, a Los…
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Travel
Flight check: Sydney to Gold Coast on Virgin Australia
Regan Schoultz flies VA517 from Sydney to the Gold Coast.
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Fergus Blakiston: Toeing the long and slow line
Trying to do the right thing to protect our borders is frustrating for Fergus Blakiston.
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Mark Lister: Contact out of step with the rest
The electricity sector has attracted a lot of attention in the past couple of weeks, both in the business pages and within…
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Editorial: Super fund's unlucky punt
The New Zealand Superannuation Fund, dubbed the "Cullen fund" by National in Opposition, has been a political orphan for the past six years. National suspended annual…
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Sport
Chris Rattue at the Cricket World Cup: Brendon McCullum has proved himself his way
Brendon McCullum's late-career surge has been so extraordinary that he now stands alongside Sir Richard Hadlee for his impact…
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Justin Marshall: Crusaders' crushing isn't whole story of the game
The game against the Chiefs got away from them but I certainly wouldn't be pushing any panic buttons with the Crusaders just yet, writes Justin Marshall.
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Cricket World Cup: Morgan not contemplating early World Cup exit
English cricket captain Eoin Morgan has not given a thought to an early departure from the World Cup. After being hammered…
Cricket: Kane Williamson's six beats Aussie
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Fine form spurs rush for tickets
The Black Caps' pulsating form in the Cricket World Cup is sparking a surge of ticket sales, and some seats are still available for New Zealand's next outing.
