Mortgagee sales tumble
Fewer Kiwi homeowners are being forced to sell their houses as the economy grows.
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Councillors unaware of IT blowout
Auckland Council officers were aware of big problems with an IT project for months before they informed Mayor Len Brown and councillors, official documents show.
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Complaint: GCSB's spying broke law
A complaint has been lodged with the Inspector General of Intelligence and Security claiming the GCSB has broken the law by spying on Kiwis in the Pacific.
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Thieves target big-ticket hire goods
Thieves have targeted Hirepool in Auckland and Wellington, stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of hire trucks, trailers and outdoor equipment.
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Tourist driver must pay $19k to leave
A French tourist who almost killed his wife has been ordered to pay almost $19,000 reparation to two of his victims before he can leave the country.
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Shot cat owners consider moving house
Outraged pet lovers have launched a fundraising drive for a cat shot with an arrow.
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Interceptions of weapons increase
More weapons are being intercepted at New Zealand's borders but the law limits investigations into those behind importations, Customs says.
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Death overs hold no fear for bowlers
The leader of the bowling attack, Tim Southee, struck a confident tone when the topic of the death overs was raised yesterday.
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Odds stacked for trotting breeder
Charles Roberts probably won't feel too bad if his glamour pacing mare Adore Me is beaten in tonight's A$250,000 Auckland Trotting Cup at Alexandra Park.
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Peters' start wins pay-off off in polls
If elections were won on fast starts and noise, NZ First leader Winston Peters would have Northland sewn up.
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Maths whiz keeping up with the big kids
Jensen Au Yeung was doing basic maths by 2 and algebra by 3. Now the 10-year old maths whiz has skipped five grades at school.
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NZ set to lead over drone rules
Allowing drones to operate beyond the operator's line of sight could provide economic gains of up to $190m a year to New Zealand's farming, forestry and energy sectors…
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Weekend's coming - and so is rain
It may have been a scorcher for many places around the country yesterday, but sadly the sun doesn't look set to stick around.
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Officer tells court of Lundy slides
The officer in charge of the Lundy double-murder investigation has told a court of flying to the US to test evidence he was told should 'remain a mystery'.
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Music tutor granted name suppression
A private music tutor has denied accusations that he sexually abused pupils.
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National
NZ breached our trust - Tongan PM
Leaders of Pacific nations are beginning to speak out about claims New Zealand has been keeping too close an eye on their…
Store gets around fruit fly restrictions
A boutique supermarket in Auckland's fruit fly zone is using plastic packaging to ensure its fresh produce can be taken out of the area. Grey Lynn's Farro Fresh, whose…
Air checks lagging - report
New Zealand's monitoring of air pollution is lagging behind the rest of the developed world and needs to start picking up the tiniest, most harmful particles, Government's…
Safety push for South Island roads
Arange of safety improvements is on the cards for South Island roads after a spate of crashes involving tourist drivers. Yesterday, Associate Transport Minister Craig…
Business
ASB signs up to sponsor ABs
ASB's re-branding of some branches to announce its sponsorship of the All Blacks had some customers scratching their heads…
Investment homes under scrutiny
The Reserve Bank has taken a step closer to treating residential investment properties differently from owner-occupied ones for prudential purposes, a policy with potential…
On board with youth movement
Tapping the talents of bright young things is a low-cost bus operator's tactic to stay ahead of the competition.
The Insider: Who's bigger? Who cares?
The schoolyard spat between Spark and Vodafone about who has the biggest 4G mobile network is rather amusing. Late last year Spark told Vodafone that the speed at which…
World
Police made city 'toxic' for blacks
America's top law enforcement official has delivered a scathing denunciation of the police department in Ferguson, the St…
Support group to commemorate MH370
A support group for the families of missing Malaysia Airlines flight 370 is holding a remembrance day in Kuala Lumpur this weekend.
On a budget: The cost of executions
Indonesia is tightening its 'execution budget' to kill Australian Bali Nine duo Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran as part of a larger cost-cutting exercise.
Search for MH370 may be scaled back
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott expressed hope missing Flight MH370 will be found, but suggested the search may be scaled back as he marked one year since it vanished…
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Two lessons - one on cricket, one on HIV
Seventeen young Auckland cricketers got a double lesson from South African Cricket World Cup players - one in cricket, and…
Father dreads telling 9-year-old son he has HIV
What are the rules of birthing?
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Bar review: The Black Hoof, Auckland CBD
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Wallaby issue in Rotorua
Feral wallaby problem in the Rotorua region.
Wild 'wallaby' sighting refuted
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John Key tight-lipped on why spying claims are 'wrong'
John Key says new claims around intelligence collection are wrong - but he won't say why. He also says the GCSB is acting legally - but won't say how. And he says…
Boxing: Teina Pora backing Parker
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Musical opener all but sinks
There was a quiet buzz around Aotea Square on Wednesday night, graced by Tai Whetuki, Lisa Reihana's imposing video. Meanwhile…
Auckland Arts Festival: Spectacular display fires up crowd
Gasps and awe for circus cabaret
A rambunctious circus cabaret has kick-started the festival with a wildly exuberant show that brought plenty of sizzle to a sultry Auckland night. The multi-talented…
An affectionate look at family politics
Spectacular display fires up crowd
Travel
Pamela Wade: Senses make best souvenirs
Tastes and sounds of travel stay with us long afer the trip, writes Pamela Wade.
Where to shop like a local
Bar/fly: Bernard Beer Spa, Prague
Erik Heinrich is in ecstasy sipping an award-winning lager while steeping in a beer bath.
Dubai: Storming the desert
Flight check: Auckland to Hong Kong on Cathay Pacific
Opinion
#SnowdenNZ revelations: Who cares?
A sense of deja vu accompanies the latest spy scandal in New Zealand politics. Haven't we been here before, asks Bryce Edwards…
Snowden revelations / PM John Key tight-lipped on why spying claims are 'wrong'
PM's terrorism bogeyman
John Key worked to undermine the Herald 's spying revelations before he knew what they were, writes David Fisher.
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Rugby: Pulu the pupil meets his mentor
When a callow Augustine Pulu headed away with the All Blacks on last year's northern tour, the rookie quickly found a willing…
Rugby: Changes at a minimum for Chiefs
Rabbitohs out muscle Broncos in opener
What was supposed to usher in a new Broncos era under coach Wayne Bennett marked more of the same from NRL defending premiers South Sydney.
League: Warriors fired up to be fitter, tougher
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Cricket World Cup
Cricket World Cup: Bangladesh eyeing spot in Cup quarter-finals
Tamim Iqbal scored 95 yesterday to steer Bangladesh's largest successful run chase in one-day international cricket as they…
Cricket World Cup: Clash with South Africa at Eden Park will show real worth of Pakistan
Bangladesh beat Scotland
Tamim Iqbal scored 95 to steer Bangladesh's largest successful run chase in one-day international cricket as it beat Scotland by six wickets to keep alive its quarterfinal…
