Snow falling in Southland
Snow is falling in Southland this afternoon as officials make final preparations for the polar blast that could cause chaos for many regions.
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Sports TV heads online for Kiwi fans
Coliseum Sports Media is set to deliver to New Zealanders all 380 games of the English football premier league via a pay-per-view online platform.
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Sky TV loses rights to English Premier League football
Spaghetti blamed for fatal crash
A German driver was getting ready to eat spaghetti at the wheel when his stationwagon crashed head-on with a ute, killing him and a fellow tourist, an inquest has found…
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NBA: Heat level series in overtime thriller
The Miami Heat beat the San Antonio Spurs 103-100 after overtime today to square the series at 3-3 and force the NBA Finals to a decisive Game 7.
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Parker ready for mayoralty challenge
Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker believes he has enough support to retain the job, as he works to discredit Lianne Dalziel's bid for the mayoralty.
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Govt announces gambling reforms
Gambling trusts will have to return more pokie machine proceeds to the community under law changes announced by Government today.Internal Affairs Minister Chris Tremain…
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MediaWorks tax dispute warning
Labour will be watching the government "like a hawk" over MediaWorks tax dispute because of past treatment for the media company which owns TV3 and RadioLive.
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Complaint laid over MPs behaviour
A privileges complaint has been laid with the Speaker of Parliament over the behaviour of two veteran Labour MPs at last week's Law and Order Select Committee.
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Bank suit gets 4000 new sign-ups
More than 4000 extra people have signed up overnight to join a legal bid to sue the banks over penalty fees after ANZ was named yesterday as the first target.
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Rise in drink driving after quakes
The number of drink drivers getting caught in parts of Christchurch has risen dramatically since the earthquakes.
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Greens ditch money policy
The Green Party has abandoned its policy of quantitative easing - otherwise known as printing money - after almost a year of punishing backlash from political opponents…
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Internet troll's sentencing adjourned
Tristan Barker - whose father Michael is a former drummer for Split Enz - appeared in the Rotorua District Court today charged with assault.
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Winter snowstice worries
Origin of the polar blast: -38deg
If you think it's going to be cold where you are this week - just remember it could be worse.
Video: Weather Special: Why snow storms are tricky to forecast
WeatherWatch.co.nz head weather analyst Philip Duncan talks about this particular winter storm - who is most exposed, how our mountains and ranges hugely impact the…
Opinion
Give public voice in game of I Spy
Far from being alarmed, the Key Government seems set to make the work of the spies, both their own and the overseas variety, even easier, writes Brian Rudman.
19CommentsStay tuned for rebirth of NZ media
Fran O'Sullivan asks: "Is the MediaWorks receivership simply the first move in a long-running play that will ultimately return more media assets into NZ ownership?"
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United Future: Electoral Commission changes rules over physical proof
The Electoral Commission has changed its rules meaning United Future will not have to provide original signed application…
Wild weather: Tornado reported in Waikato
A tornado reportedly touched down in Waikato for about 10 minutes this afternoon, with a local farmer sending a photograph to forecaster WeatherWatch.co.nz.The picture…
School counsellors blamed suicides for stress disorders
A married pair of school counsellors who developed post-traumatic stress disorder after a cluster of student suicides at a Hamilton school have lost their bid for compensation.Ron…
Woman knocked out after attack at rural property
A woman was knocked out after she disturbed two people on her Bay of Plenty property early today.Detective Senior Sergeant Greg Turner said the woman was investigating…
World
Syria: 650,000 refugees
More than half a million people fled Syria's civil war last year, and the UN says that number could double by the end of…
Russia says it won't permit no-fly zone over Syria
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Jill Meagher murderer jailed
A serial rapist in Melbourne has been jailed for life with a non-parole period of 35 years after the rape and murder of Jill Meagher in September last year.
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Business
Current account gap narrows on dairy, tourism spend
New Zealand's current account deficit narrowed as expected in the first quarter as volumes and prices of dairy exports rose…
Sheppard plans 25 witnesses in defamation case
Shareholders' Association founder Bruce Sheppard plans to call 25 witnesses defending the defamation case brought against him by Hanover Finance's Mark Hotchin and Eric…
Big turnout tipped for NZ gaming meet
More than half of New Zealand's game developers are gathering in Auckland this week to swap notes and glean wisdom from industry leaders. Kiwi studios attracted global…
Harsh penalties loom for reckless UK bankers
After a year which has seen major scandals involving rate-rigging, money-laundering and rogue-trading rock the UK's financial industry, an influential parliamentary…
Technology
Giant bugs created by 3D technology
Scientists in Australia are using 3D printing to create monstrous bugs up to 50 times their original size. But why? Doesn't…
Tech Universe: Wednesday 19 June
IN CHARGE IN THE CHAIR: iPortal from Kiwi company Dynamic Controls lets those who use a powered wheelchair connect up their iPhone or iPad to the chair then use the…
Concern over high school 'babe' page
The principals of two Dunedin high schools are worried the latest "babe of the day'' Facebook page could put pupils at risk from sexual predators.
Lasers find Angkor Wat secrets
Airborne laser technology has uncovered a network of roadways and canals, illustrating a bustling ancient city linking Cambodia's famed Angkor Wat temples complex.
Sport
Set of Six: Young Warriors show their mettle
Justis Kamu analyses the Warriors' fourth consecutive win and looks at the other key issues from the latest round of the…
NRL: Warriors fourth straight win
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Origin the priority ahead of Lions test
Wynne Gray arrives in Brisbane for the first Lions test where the State of Origin is the talk of the city.
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Politics
Audrey Young: Greens swallow a dose of reality
The Green Party's ditching of its money-printing policy is a welcome dose of pragmatism from the so-called party of principle.From…
Labour questions East Coast mining
Labour says it remains cautious about deep-sea mining but has accused the Government of putting all its economic eggs into one basket, despite "fundamental" public opposition…
MP confirms tilt at mayoralty
Labour MP Lianne Dalziel has confirmed she'll run for the Christchurch mayoralty.
Leak suspect's position revealed
The public servant suspected of embarrassing the Government by leaking sensitive documents about staff cuts to the Opposition last year is a 'clerical assistant'.
