Life sentence for murder
A Black Power member has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of a Taupo teenager.
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Picton hunk breaks silence on date
Kiwi William Scott Chalmers played coy when he updated the world on his romantic night with Scottish backpacker Sarah Milne - but we still don't know where they are.
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Cake 'bully' keeps job but disappears
HR manager who "bullied" employee into logging onto Facebook and finding a controversial cake photo still employed by NZCU but nowhere to be found on its website.
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Dean Barker signs up with Russians
Dean Barker has signed up as tactician for a Russian team in the 2015 RC44 Championship Tour after being dumped as Team New Zealand helmsman.
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Westfest band burnt crowd, claims fan
A fan who attended yesterday's Westfest music festival claims a band threw a jug of hot liquid from the stage, burning fans in the front rows.
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Teina Pora 'set up for new life'
After 22 years in custody Teina Pora is in a good position to move forward with his life of freedom, his lawyer says.
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McCullum cleared to face Afghanistan
Captain Brendon McCullum has been given the all clear to lead New Zealand in their fifth World Cup group A game against Afghanistan at McLean Park on Sunday.
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Radio NZ's 'disappointing' ratings
Radio New Zealand's boss says he's disappointed and surprised at a poor ratings result which shows a 13 per cent fall in listeners to the state owned broadcaster.
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Woman who recovered from dementia
Roni Caryn Rabin's mother seemed to have all the signs of classic dementia, except she made a miraculous recovery 10 years later.
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Video: Steel debris strewn across M-way
Watch dashcam footage of steel debris strewn across Auckland's Southern Motorway after a truck frame hit the Penrose bridge this morning.
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Hundreds of koalas killed in secret
Hundreds of koalas have been killed in secret by wildlife officials in Victoria due to concerns over starvation in a key habitat.
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House prices: Are they up or down?
A day after QV released stats showing yet another increase in property values, Auckland realtor Barfoot & Thompson says last month saw a fall in prices, as more properties…
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#WeaselPecker: Internet loses its mind
Forget #thedress; today it's all about an incredible shot of a weasel riding a woodpecker and the clever memes it has spawned.
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Jihadi John's father calls him 'a dog'
Jihadi John's father has disowned his terrorist son in an emotional outburst, calling him "a dog, an animal and a terrorist".
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Petrol station owner stole fuel
The owner of a Dunedin petrol station used his inside knowledge to covertly steal thousands of litres of fuel from petrol retailers.
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National
Lundy retrial: Forensics come under fire
The techniques used by an international forensic institute to test stains on Mark Lundy's polo shirt have come under fire…
NZ@Noon: 'Dumb' fire and a drug-dealing teen
A "dumb fire" in South Hokianga and a drug-dealing high school student in Tauranga are just two of the stories making headlines around the regions today. Two elderly…
Forbidden driver blamed victim
A forbidden driver who killed his friend after crashing an unwarranted car during a high-speed police chase blamed the victim for encouraging him to speed off.
Businesses sponsor gang-run event
Wellsford businesses are supporting a charity motorcycle run by a gang whose fellow chapter was caught manufacturing meth, according to police.
Business
Mexicali-style cool for Burger Wisconsin
Burger Wisconsin's newly appointed 'brand dude' believes his experience establishing the successful Mexicali Fresh chain…
Allies must look to future
John Key went into full sledge mode when he roasted Tony Abbott at a gala dinner to mark the joint hosting of the Cricket World Cup.
2CommentsJuha Saarinen: Routing around TICSA damage
Last week's column on the consequences of the TICSA generated a fair bit of feedback from the industry.
US running out of room to store oil
The U.S. has so much crude that it is running out of places to put it -which may drive oil and gasoline prices even lower in the coming months. For the past seven weeks…
World
Cops seek to block showing of rape doco
New Delhi police are are trying to block the airing of a documentary that includes remarks by one of the men involved in…
Homeless man shot by LA cops named
A homeless man killed on Skid Row by Los Angeles police had been released last May from a federal prison after serving roughly 14 years for bank robbery, a law enforcement…
Report shows racial bias by police
A US Justice Department investigation found sweeping patterns of racial bias within the Ferguson, Missouri, police department - with officers routinely discriminating…
Abbott 'revolted' at prospect of executions
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott says he is revolted by the prospect of Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran's imminent executions.
Life & Style
Dr. Seuss' forgotten adult book stars seven naked sisters
Dr. Seuss wrote a little-known adult book about seven medieval sisters who never wore clothes.
New Dr. Seuss book uncovered
Cachexia: the hidden illness driving loved ones apart
We are all going to die. We all know it. Yet we persist in doing our level best to forget the fact.
Grace Cormack: Why do kids cling to 'blankie'?
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Play of the day: Magic hands creates stunning try
Former St George Illawarra playmaker Rangi Chase has the rugby league world in raptures over his sensational try assist…
Play of the day: Rangi's magic hands
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WeatherWatch: (MARCH 04) Autumn lows move in
We have a very active weather pattern over the next few days - one that will see rain falling on the West Coast and spilling over into the South Island's dry east coast…
Dash-cam: Steel debris blocks Motorway after bridge collision
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Kardashian sizes up Fashion Police role after race row
Reality TV star Khloe Kardashian is reportedly in talks with bosses at E! show Fashion Police to replace Kelly Osbourne…
Kelly Osbourne exits Fashion Police after Oscars race row
Westfest review: Loud, heavy & angry
A sea of black T-shirts, jeans and leather jackets welcomed punters at Auckland's second Westfest festival. Chris Schulz and Rachel Bache take in the darkness.
Katy Perry cashes in on 'Left Shark' LOLs
Star nabbed using disabled car park
Travel
Vietnam: Digging into the past
It's been 40 years since the end of the Vietnam War and this vibrant country has never stood taller, writes Nel Staveley…
Vietnam: Hanoi's novel retreat
A Kiwi recommends ... Whitsunday Islands
Each week, expat Kiwis tell us what they most love about living by Queensland's beaches. Today we hear from Mark Pearson of Whitsunday Stand Up Paddle.
A long history of going places
India: Show them a Taj of love
Opinion
Rudman: Byelection choice hurts Peters
The Northland byelection had the makings of a real nailbiter if Labour had stood aside and made it a two-horse race.
25CommentsEditorial: Critics of politicians' pay increases should be careful what they wish for
Peters faces uphill battle
Andrew Little is wise to have ignored the pressure that was coming even from Labour quarters.
6CommentsBrent Sheather: Matters residential
1CommentsMPs' pay best left to those in the know
33CommentsSport
Live updates: Pakistan v UAE
Live updates and ball-by-ball statistics of the Cricket World Cup pool B match between Pakistan and UAE in Napier. Herald…
Cricket: Aquinas claim inaugural T10 title
Even the stinkers are good
The ICC, unwittingly, might have stumbled upon the magic algorithm that lifts a tournament from the mundane to the spectacular.
1CommentsKevin Locke's proposed switch to rugby is off
Jarryd Hayne a 'target' for NFL bullies
Cricket World Cup
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Cricket Herald: Black Caps keep same team
NZ Herald cricket scribes Andrew Alderson and David Leggat discuss the upcoming Black Caps vs Afghanistan match.
Cricket World Cup: Munro gives side fighting chance
'I haven't been this fit in five years' - Michael Clarke
Australian captain Michael Clarke says he is the fittest he's been in five years as he looks ahead to an arduous week of cricket and long haul flights. Clarke's long-term…
