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Disappearance a mystery
The man who mysteriously vanished from his home, which is now the centre of an apparent murder investigation, has been named.
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Papakura assault: arrest made
A man has been arrested following a serious assault which left a man fighting for his life in Auckland overnight.
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Political leaders travel to SA
Prime Minister John Key will lead a "distinguished delegation" to South Africa for Nelson Mandela's memorial service this week.
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Teen arrested in fatal shooting
A teen has been charged with murder following a reported shooting in the Bay of Plenty overnight.
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WTO Bali package largely applauded
New Zealand has applauded a new global trade deal involving nearly 160 countries - but warns more needs to be done to ensure "trade-distorting policies" don't destroy…
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Timberlake's Grammy snub
Justin Timberlake may have earned seven Grammy nominations, but he still has reason to cry himself a river: The pop star was shut out of the top Grammy categories album…
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Fixing won't die off - Modi
Former Indian Premier League chief Lalit Modi is "keeping all options open" as he monitors the International Cricket Council's match-fixing investigation involving former…
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Firefight hero's new home
Mark O'Donnell is taking an early evening stroll through a dust-filled military camp in central Afghanistan when a hand taps him on the shoulder. When the grieving…
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Rugby's best in busy season
Every year, Gregor Paul chooses his World XV - a selection which inevitably creates controversy and draws debate. Here is his 2013 team.
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Newlyweds killed man for thrills
A couple married just three weeks lured a Pennsylvania man to his death with a Craigslist ad because they wanted to kill someone together, police said.
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Paul Lewis: Jail may deter any fixers
The shock waves travelling through cricket after news that investigation into allegations of match fixing involved three former New Zealand internationals highlighted…
2CommentsVote to save last of family silver
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45CommentsFormer South African President Nelson Mandela has died at age 95.
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He was with Nelson Mandela during all those years the anti-apartheid icon was imprisoned on Robben Island. And, like millions…
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Places to grieve, contemplate and celebrate the life of Nelson Mandela are being set up around the country.
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