Crowds flock to remember fallen
Tens of thousands of New Zealanders have marked Anzac Day at Dawn Services around the country.
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Facing jail for $125 'win'
An Auckland man who says he won $125 on card tables at SkyCity is now before the courts accused of cheating.
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Hewitt's fiance suffers heart attack
French triathlete Laurent Vidal, fiance of Kiwi competitor Andrea Hewitt, is in hospital after suffering a heart attack during training.
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Teen sought over aggravated robberies
A "person of interest'' has been located in relation to the aggravated robbery of three petrol stations in the past week, but police are still seeking a teen.
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MH370: Families' briefing turns hostile
A meeting between relatives of those lost on MH370 and Malaysia Airlines officials descended into chaos last night, with police needing to separate both sides.
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Bank boss: Stop talking about bonuses
Barclays has been accused of trying to silence criticism of its bonus culture after a director slapped down a shareholder for speaking out over its pay practices.
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Revealed: Shane Jones' secret fear
Shane Jones' partner, Dot Pumipi, has detailed what the soon-to-be ex-MP's greatest fear was in making the decision to quit politics.
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Putin to Russians: Don't use Google
Russian President Vladimir Putin has called the internet a "CIA project" and has warned Russians against making Google searches.
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Royals' surprise Anzac appearance
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge made an unexpected appearance at the national dawn service outside the Australian War Memorial in Canberra.
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Courier loses treasured war medals
The daughter of a World War I veteran is distraught after her father's medals were lost by a courier company.
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Jackson renames final Hobbit movie
The final instalment of The Hobbit movie trilogy has been renamed after director Sir Peter Jackson had a look at the final cut.
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Rates rise, but this time we're ready
Homeowners are bracing for another rise in mortgage interest rates but experts say most are prepared with better spending habits and contingency plans.
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Opinion
Speak up for our historic high-rise
In 1966, the shiny new 18-storey, glass-clad Auckland City administration building might not have been the world's tallest skyscraper, but it was the highest in NZ…
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A suspected kidnapper who escaped police custody in Auckland on Wednesday is still at large. Brett Makiri, 23 was arrested…
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Infant formula companies are shocked after learning the details of new regulations they will face from next month when selling…
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How fast and how far interest rates rise will depend in part on the exchange rate, says the Reserve Bank.
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Italian mayor: Fine the charitable
Homeless people living in the centre of Verona are to be cleared out like pigeons after the city's right-wing mayor announced…
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Apple gives cash to owners
Apple is doling out more of its cash to shareholders and preparing to split its stock for the first time in nine years in…
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Housing NZ cash cow for Govt: Labour
Housing New Zealand considered using an insurance payout for Christchurch earthquake damage to meet an unexpected demand…
Clues sought for Countdown inquiry
The Commerce Commission is using its powers to compel people to give up information for its inquiry into alleged blackmail and extortion by supermarket giant Countdown…
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The privacy waiver form used by ACC for 1.7 million claims a year is unlawful, a lawyer says.
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Chalkboard: Beware of Michael Hooper
Michael Hooper. Those are two words that should have come up plenty of times during John Kirwan's strategy sessions ahead…
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It has been the same problem that has stalled their season but the Chiefs hope a difference in personnel can finally amend their lineout troubles.
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My admiration for John Kirwan remains. His rise from butcher boy to All Black demigod was the stuff of legend, as were his battles with depression and his public campaigns…
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Sumo says: History lessons ... study carefully
Face it, people: there is no escaping history today. Even that opening sentence is now in the past and you're still in the…
Boxing: Parker visits Anzac graves ahead of fight
Joseph Parker's education in Germany has included more than boxing. The Kiwi heavyweight prospect has largely been confined to his hotel this week as he awaits his…
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Timing plays a big part in building a contender. It's not just about timing your punches; there are myriad factors that go in to the management of a boxer.
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NZ Herald senior rugby writer Wynne Gray begins his naming on the 100 Great All Blacks. Day five features five players.
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