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Legal aid unlawful

The courts will continue to operate with the current legal aid system for the timebeing despite the Court of Appeal ruling it unlawful.

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No Solid Energy inquiry

Former Solid Energy boss Don Elder (left) and chairman John Palmer during their appearance before the commerce select committee at Parliament in March. Photo / Mark Mitchell

Auditor General Lyn Provost says she will not carry out an inquiry into what led Solid Energy to the brink of collapse this year.

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Peters: 'The SuperCity of sin'

New Zealand First Leader Winston Peters has again lashed out at growing Chinese influence, saying it is turning Auckland into "the Supercity of sin

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Firefighters battle Queenstown blaze

Firefighters are battling a large blaze in central Queenstown this afternoon.The four-storey building at 27 Shotover St is engulfed by flames and fire crews from throughout…

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Highway bridge collapses into US river

A portion of the Interstate 5 bridge is submerged after it collapsed into the Skagit River, dumping vehicles and people into the water. Photo / AP

A major highway bridge in the US has collapsed, dumping a handful of vehicles and people into a river, but with no reported deaths.

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Pharmacist jailed for illegal prescriptions

A pharmacist who was selling unapproved prescription medicines for male erectile dysfunction has been sentenced to four-and-a-half months in prison.

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Weather experts predict polar blast

Winter looks set to arrive on schedule as weather experts predict a southerly polar blast to ice the country early next week.

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'Appalling abuse' at care provider

There were also allegations of patients being physical assaulted by other patients and staff members, and of a sexual assault between patients. Photo / Thinkstock

Former prison inmates were among staff at an intellectual disability care provider where patients allegedly endured assaults and abuse, a report says.

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$9m fraud: Seven charged

Two women and five men have been charged this morning over an alleged mortgage fraud scheme involving over $9 million.

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High Commissioner's weekly rent $7500

Former Speaker Lockwood Smith. Photo / Mark Mitchell

New Zealand's new High Commissioner in London has been put up in high-end accommodation in Kensington costing $7500 a week.

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UK attack victim a model soldier

Lee Rigby, of 2nd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers. Photo / AP

The soldier brutally murdered in a suspected terrorist attack in London was a popular 25-year-old ceremonial military drummer, machine gunner and a father.

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Judge to be posthumously knighted

Justice Robert Chambers was known for his humour and charm. Photo / Supplied

Supreme Court judge Robert Chambers, who died on Tuesday, was to have been knighted in the Queen's Birthday Honours, the Governor-General has revealed.

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Is the media dominating Parliament?

More and more candidates for Parliament are coming from a media background, leading to the 'celebritisation' of elections, writes Bryce Edwards.

Ali Williams ends ABs career

Williams retires from All Blacks

All Black and Blues Captain Ali Williams cries during his announcement with All Black Coach Steve Hansen that he will retire from the All Black Team. Photo / Greg Bowker

All Black lock Ali Williams has announced his retirement from international rugby.The 77-test veteran who made his debut in 2002 made the announcement with a video post…

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Gregor Paul: Clinical Ali knew it was time

Ali Williams ends his test career having played 78 matches for the All blacks. Photo / Sarah Ivey

Timing hasn't previously been a strong point for Ali Williams, but his decision to retire from tests is indisputably perfect, writes Gregor Paul.

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Opinion

Border patrol's high green fence

China's recent 'Green Fence' policy has the recycling industry very worried. Sam Judd takes a look at what this could mean for New Zealand and what we, as individuals…

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Fans want to believe team in Warriors

Message to the Warriors, writes Richies Barnett. There's no doubt you don't go out to lose or you don't try but there's a perception you don't care as much as the fans…

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