Train shuddered to a halt
Children screamed as a commuter train packed with hundreds of passengers started to screech and shudder before derailing near Wellington at peak time this morning.
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Petrol bought on night of murder
Two men accused of setting Auckland man Shalvin Prasad on fire allegedly filled two containers of petrol on the night of the murder, according to police.
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Mighty shares dip below $2.50
Shares in Mighty River Power ducked below their issue price for the first time since their debut on the NZX today before recovering ground near the close of business…
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Double murder 'a nightmare' for family
The brother of a Far North man who, along with his wife, allegedly died at the hands of his nephew says the double homicide has been a nightmare for the close-knit family…
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Politics: Democracy under threat?
Judith Collins' abandonment of the MMP Review recommendations has provoked severe criticism, claiming democracy is being disregarded, writes Bryce Edwards..
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New Phoenix coach needs new talent
New Wellington Phoenix coach Ernie Merrick wants seven new players for his squad, but he doesn't have much flexibility to sign new talent.
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Meat blockade a 'technical issue'
NZ meat exports held up on Chinese wharves may have been delayed partly due to Chinese efforts at curbing counterfeit meat sales, the PM has suggested.
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Collins 'wants to get on with his life'
Jerry Collins is back in training, as fit as ever, and keen to pick up a top level contract with a European club, his manager says.
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Minister could appoint Council members
The Minister of Education could be given the power to appoint Teachers Council members and the council could be rebranded as part of sweeping changes.
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Broadcaster seeks by-election selection
TVNZ's Shane Taurima will seek Labour's selection for the Ikaroa-Rawhiti by-election, saying the late Parekura Horomia had approached him about standing in the past.
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Half of NZ workers eyeing new jobs
More than half of the workers in an employment survey are planning to look for a new job in the next year.
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Setback to finding HIV vaccine
The hunt for a HIV vaccine has gobbled up NZ$9.87 billion in the past decade, and the failure of the most recent efficacy trial has delivered yet another setback.
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NZ's sporting shame
Out for 68: Where did it go wrong?
Dejected captain Brendon McCullum says it's "pretty tough to explain" why the Black Caps folded for just 68 in the first Test against England at Lord's.
Why Warriors coach Elliott should go
The Warriors' record loss to the Panthers was the most embarrassing performance by a New Zealand team since our America's Cup boat almost sank, writes Chris Rattue.
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MP's bill step in the right direction
Sue Moroney's bill puts balance back into privacy law, writes Gehan Gunasekara. It is to be hoped the Government will embark on more comprehensive reform of its own.
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The CV is misleading and potentially damaging to the process of real estate, writes Alistair Helm.
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Double murder 'a nightmare' for family
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Emergency demolition of Christchurch hillside mansion
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Pasific people were worst hit in NZ recession
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PM backed departure tax plan
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Fake X Factor story sparks fan frenzy
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Petrol bought on night of murder
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Medical care of elderly patient criticised
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Train shuddered to a halt
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Man denies serious assault
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Lost tramper believed to have slipped to his death
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Lost tramper believed to have slipped to his death
West Coast historian Les Wright built a bivvy after getting lost in bush in the King Country, but then appears to have slipped…
Medical care of elderly patient criticised
The medical care of an elderly woman who died in Tauranga Hospital has been criticised by the Health and Disability Commissioner.Doctors failed to diagnose an abdominal…
PM backed departure tax plan
Prime Minister John Key backed an idea to introduce a departure tax on travellers, which was dumped just weeks ahead of this year's Budget.Mr Key said he initially thought…
Minister to review Parklands historic abuse claims
In a major backdown Health Minister Tony Ryall says he will now review the Ministry of Health's handling of historic abuse complaints about residential provider Parklands.The…
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Independent Liquor buying out The Mill
Auckland-based manufacturer Independent Liquor is preparing to make a move into the retail trade for the first time, announcing…
Accountant suspended for website claim
A Whangarei accountant has been suspended and ordered to pay $8000 after he misled the public by claiming to be a chartered accountant on his website.
Results from Malaysia buoy Fonterra
Fonterra's Malaysian operation has doubled its revenue in local currency terms over the past five years.
Investor morale jumps
Against a backdrop of rising share prices and a booming Auckland housing market, investor confidence reached its highest level.
Technology
Xero wins hi-tech top honours
Xero received the top honours at this year's Hi-Tech Awards, while another cloud software company Vend also won in two…
Almost time for a new Xbox
It's almost time for a new Xbox.Eight years have passed since Microsoft unveiled the Xbox 360, double the amount of time between the original Xbox debut in 2001 and…
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Tornado levels homes in Oklahoma City
One of several tornadoes that touched down in Oklahoma turned homes in a trailer park near Oklahoma City into splinters…
Father confesses to gruesome murder
A 48-year-old divorced Briton locked in a bitter custody battle has confessed that he killed his two young children by slitting their throats in Lille, France.
North Korea fires projectile into eastern waters
North Korea has fired a projectile into waters off its eastern coast, a day after launching three short-range missiles in the same area, officials said.
Syrian troops push into strategic rebel-held town
Syrian troops have pushed into a rebel-held town near the Lebanese border, fighting house-to-house and bombing from the air as President Bashar Assad tried to strengthen…
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UFC: Mark Hunt on his way to Vegas, finally
Kiwi mixed martial arts fighter Mark Hunt will board a plane to head to Las Vegas tonight but the question remains whether he will have enough time to acclimatise ahead…
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Pasific people were worst hit in NZ recession
Prime Minister John Key said the Government were working hard to deliver jobs and opportunities for young Pasifika people…
Board adopts Whanau Ora
Whanganui District Health Board has formally adopted Whanau Ora - and it will benefit the entire Wanganui community.The DHB adopted Whanau Ora at its board meeting on…
Caregiver bill advice heavily censored
The Government has been accused of undemocratic law-making after a controversial bill was passed without public input and with official advice heavily censored.
NZ ready to aid Middle East deal
Foreign Minister Murray McCully will tomorrow offer the US Secretary of State, John Kerry, New Zealand's assistance in the event that he can broker a breakthrough agreement…
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