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Ford to shut Aussie plants
Ford will cease its manufacturing operations in Australia by October 2016 with the loss of 1200 jobs, which will have a significant impact on the company in NZ.
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Leading Headlines
Denniston Plateau mine a step closer
Australian mining company Bathurst Resources has passed a crucial hurdle to establishing an open cast coal mine on the West Coast's Denniston Plateau.
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Eco groups slam policy on drilling
Denniston mining battle off to court - again
Mum talked down Woolwich terrorists
A cub scout leader confronted terrorists just seconds after they murdered a soldier warning them: "It is only you versus many people, you are going to lose."
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Victim found fused to her furniture
An elderly woman was found fused to her furniture and a blanket after apparently being confined to a couch for at least three years.
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Report blasts NZ's child poverty levels
New Zealand's high levels of child poverty, violence against women and a proposed law affecting asylum-seekers have been criticised by a human rights watchdog.
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Dominion Finance director pleads guilty
Dominion Finance director Robert Barry Whale has this morning pleaded guilty and been convicted on separate charges of misleading investors.
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Kiwis spend over $1.8m on space flights
New Zealanders have spent more than $1.8 million booking space flights with the world's first commercial spaceline.
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Boston: Man killed while questioned
A Chechen immigrant who was being questioned about his ties to one of the Boston Marathon bombing suspects was shot to death after he lunged at an FBI agent with a knife…
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NZ at Noon: Death threats, missing lion
Stories making headlines around the regions today include death threats against a lodge that refused to allow a lesbian couple to share a bed and a plea to find a missing…
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$100k online car dealer scam
An online car dealer has been snared placing thousands of fake bids on more than 500 of its own auctions.
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NZ sniffle hygiene is slipping - survey
Be wary of the next person you shake hands with - nearly 40 per cent of adults New Zealanders have admitted to using their fingers to wipe their nose.
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New mum unaware of pregnancy
Thomas Jones and Erica Gunther have the ultimate souvenir of their New Zealand holiday.
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Twitter and Kiwi athletes
Sports world riding the wave of change
When Usain Bolt sprinted clear of compatriot Yohan Blake to complete an unprecedented second straight Olympic 100m-200m golden double.
Torrid rants trigger rise of usage rules
Just after the 2011 Rugby World Cup, Samoan centre Eliota Fuimaono-Sapolu received a six-month ban from the IRB for a series of offensive Twitter rants.
Opinion
No wonder Aucklanders are angry
The draft plan and the housing accord have led to fear, uncertainty and distrust in both the process and in those promulgating the plan, writes Christine Rose.
28CommentsGCSB legislation could stop bombings
Opposition to the GSCB legislation rely on their traditional response that NZ will become a "national security state.", writes Aaron Lim. This is exactly what NZ needs…
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F & P Healthcare shares jump to two-year high
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Yachting: Safety increases recommended for America's Cup
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Yachting: Team Jolly lead at European regatta
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Afghan students protest women's rights decree
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Tiger undergoes surgery to remove 1.8 kg hairball (+ pic)
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School storm protection is spotty in US tornado zones
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The world's most powerful women (+photos)
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England swing catches Aussie Ashes eyes
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Ford to shut Aussie plants
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Ford to shut Aussie plants
Herald Live
Live news updates: May 23
Editor's Picks
Home affordability vs income
Album review: Daft Punk
Mum's diagnosis 'terrifying'
Ruff rescue: Hang on Snoopy
Kids roaming in restaurants
Sideswipe
May 23: Czech out the bin
Cartoon
Cartoon: Litigation
Video Pick
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[Premiere] Hook Ups episode four: Art To Art
NZ Music Month
Coming up at 3pm: The 2011 APRA Silver Scrolls
Quizzes
Herald daily quiz: 23 May
Poll of the day
4400–4450 votes
Should those detained illegally during the 2007 police raids be compensated?
National
Heating homes properly out of reach
One in three New Zealanders can't afford to heat their homes properly in winter, an especially acute issue for younger people…
Failed 'protection' rail worker regularly used cannabis
A rail worker who failed to make sure two of his co-workers were off the track before a passenger train passed by, nearly hitting them, was a regular cannabis user…
Hui being scheduled to discuss report on raids
A hui is being scheduled in Ruatoki to discuss a report that found police acted unlawfully during raids in the area six years ago.
Pre-trial hearing adjourned for Kiwi in Canada
A pre-trial hearing for an ex pat New Zealander accused of murdering his wife in Canada has been adjourned.
Business
Denniston Plateau coal mining approved
Bathurst Resources has been given the green light by the Government for its open cast coal mine on conservation land near…
Brian Fallow: Going on with asset sales risky business
Looking at the impending float of Meridian Energy it is hard to say which side of the House of Representatives is serving the public interest worse.There is a sort of…
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F & P Healthcare shares jump to two-year high
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, which makes breathing masks and respirators, expects to beat analyst expectations for 2014 profit as it surpassed its own guidance for 2103…
Rakon plunges deeper into the red on writedowns
Rakon, which makes crystal oscillators used in smart phones and navigation systems, plunged deeper into the red after writing down the value of its Chinese and New Zealand…
Technology
Mac Planet: After Earth
A Kiwi company I have mentioned before, founded in New Zealand and based in London, is about to move some staff to Los Angeles…
Tech Universe: Thursday 23 May
EASY BEING GREEN: With only 3 wheels and a price tag of less than US$7,000 the American two-seater Elio car manages around 35 Km per litre of petrol on the open road…
Apple's boss defends tax strategy during Senate grilling
The United States Senate sharply questioned the chief executive of Apple, the world's most valuable company, over allegations that its Irish subsidiaries help it to…
Xbox: Questions & answers
The new Xbox has been unveiled, and with today's announcement comes questions for Kiwi gamers.Will the Xbox One be on sale before the end of the year? Yes.How much will…
World
Brutal London attack leaves one dead near barracks
In a brutal daylight attack which raised fears that terrorism had returned to London, two men with butcher knives hacked…
Fatal attack in London
Video
Afghan students protest women's rights decree
Hard-line Islamist students protested in the Afghan capital demanding the repeal of a presidential decree for women's rights that they say is un-Islamic.
School storm protection is spotty in US tornado zones
Polish man gets quick face transplant after injury
Sport
Yachting: Safety increases recommended for America's Cup
Structural reviews of AC72 boats and wings, a 10-knot lower wind limit and enhanced sailor safety equipment are among the…
Raw: America's Cup boat capsized, killing one
Video
Rugby: Costly injury for Blues ahead of Brumbies match
The Blues have lost in-form blindside flanker Steven Luatua for their critical Super 15 clash with the Brumbies on Saturday.Luatua, who attended the All Blacks training…
Super 15 power rankings - Week 14
Rugby: Rennie backs Henry as Crockett hits back
Politics
Residents 'inwardly bitter' over officers' actions
Residents of the eastern Bay of Plenty say there is still an "inner bitterness" towards police after the way they were treated…
Minister and council not quite in accord on law
Auckland Council and Housing Minister Nick Smith still can't agree on legislation to give effect to their accord of two weeks ago to fast-track consents for 39,000 new…
Rent aid for new tenants only
Housing Minister Nick Smith has finally cleared up a mystery from last week's Budget - disclosing that only new tenants moving into community housing, and not existing…
1-in-3 risk of Kiwibank credit rating cut
Kiwibank could face higher wholesale funding costs if an international rating agency follows through with its threat to cut the state-owned bank's credit rating, a banking…
Small Business
$17m for living wage
Adopting a living wage for all Auckland Council employees could cost ratepayers more than $17 million, a report says.The…
