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New Zealand has three new dames, three more knights and one appointment to the Order of New Zealand in the Queen's Birthday Honours announced today.
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New Zealand has three new dames, three more knights and one appointment to the Order of New Zealand in the Queen's Birthday Honours announced today.
While thousands of Aucklanders despair at their chances of owning a house, a determined 22-year-old student is proof it can be done.
New Zealand delivered their best all-round day of the series to take what should be an unassailable grip on the second test against England at Headingley.
See the full list of New Zealanders honoured in this year's Queen's Birthday Honours.
Yvette Olsen, who put Gloriavale sect leader Hopeful Christian in prison, last night spoke to TVNZ's Sunday programme about her personal story.
English Premier League club Leicester has launched an investigation after a newspaper obtained a video that allegedly shows three of its players in an orgy.
On the honours board at Dilworth School the name of one pupil - Eric Guest Ancell - is inescapable.
The Warriors and their fans are being offered a lifeline to stay at Mt Smart Stadium.
A fishing boat captain has died after being impaled by a 1.82m-long swordfish in a Hawaiian harbour.
Winter's first day is forecast to be wet but the weather should improve as June progresses.
New Zealand's only commercial tea estate has secured a deal to sell its products in upmarket London department store Harrods.
Uber's chief strategist has told Transport Minister Simon Bridges that NZ's approach to framing rules concerning the taxi-booking service will be watched around the…
Sir Peter Gluckman has spent a lifetime in laboratories, but his biggest breakthroughs took place over a pint of cold beer at the pub.
Sepp Blatter went on the offensive over accusations that he has presided over a regime of rampant corruption during his 17 years in charge.
On the final day of the long weekend, motorists are being urged to prepare for their journeys home.
There's a promise of no hard feelings, from the new Green Party co-leader, to his former competitors.
At least 385 people have been shot and killed by police in the United States during the first five months of this year…
The Syrian Air Force dropped barrel bombs on a market and another civilian area of Aleppo province, killing 71 people.
Beijing will ban smoking in restaurants, offices and on public transport from today, part of unprecedented curbs welcomed by anti-tobacco advocates.
People canoe through floodwaters past a stop sign near Bear Creek Park in Houston, Texas. The seemingly ceaseless rain swept across areas of soggy Texas again yesterday...…
Fishing magnate Peter Talley is a joint managing director of the Motueka-based Talley's Group. He was appointed Knight companion…
As well as her work with Pultron and as its managing director, Bronwen Holdsworth has made a significant contribution to the cultural and artistic development of Gisborne…
The Reserve Bank of Australia is widely expected to keep interest rates on hold when it meets this week.
If each new vintage is like a newborn baby, then Nick Nobilo who today is appointed an officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit has a lot of children to keep track…
Labour MP and possible mayoral contender Phil Goff has joined prominent Aucklanders in a second open letter calling on Ports…
The Auckland Council deserves kudos for starting to publish details about the spending of ratepayer money.
New knight Sir Jim McLay starts his three new jobs in Auckland tomorrow and his first task is to plan in detail what they will entail.
Find all your favourite bits from today's Bite magazine online. Follow the hyperlinks in Jo Elwin's editor's letter and…
Think beyond jackets for the ultimate style.
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First half tries to Tui Lolohea, Manu Vatuvei, and Ben Matulino helped the Warriors to a 14-8 halftime lead before second-half…
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More than 100 babies faced off in the sumo ring on Saturday in an annual contest pitting crying toddlers against each other in a Japanese tradition believed to bring…
There are many different forms of Enlightenment and in the hands of award-winning British playwright Shelagh Stephenson…
Death and the Maiden steers away from specific political considerations and takes on the more difficult issue of how to respond to the dehumanising effects of sanctioned…
Danielle Wright snowshoes cross-country in Wanaka to preview a full-moon fondue ski trip at Snow Farm.
A town rich in history and teeming with native birdlife charms Elisabeth Easther.
If you are thinking "I don't have time to read this article, I'm too busy" then reading this article is exactly the thing…
Aucklanders can take pride in being the wisest, best and most efficient users of water in the country, writes Rodney Hide.
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The injured Beauden Barrett and Colin Slade were left on the sidelines as the legendary Dan Carter and World Cup long shot…
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The Blues' finals hopes were dashed weeks ago but, presumably refreshed from their bye week, they still have an important…
They were handed their worst defeat of the season and held tryless for the first time in 25 games - but the Chiefs' finals fate remains firmly in their control.
I have to be honest, when Chiefs assistant coach Tom Coventry rang me a couple of weeks ago I was more than a little surprised, writes Ross Filipo.
Daniel Carter, after a season of inching forward, took a giant step in the right direction against the Hurricanes in Nelson.
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