NZ driving angers visitors
NZ driving angers visitors

New Zealand may have just had its lowest road toll in six decades, but our drivers are just as rude and reckless as ever, visitors say. The average car-bound Kiwi has been described as "impatient" and "not very courteous."…

Family of Turangi rape victim donate $20,000

The European family of a little girl raped in Turangi have made a "heart warming" and "remarkable" gesture…

Fatal bike-crash driver talks

Glenn Becker says he has felt numb since the accident which claimed the life of cyclist Jane Bishop.

Man's legs damaged in ladder mishap

A Waiheke Island man suffered excruciating injuries when the ladder he was on somehow collapsed, twisting…

Key bats away talk of cronyism
Key bats away talk of cronyism

The PM has dismissed accusations of cronyism in the Govt's choice of appointments to boards and working groups.

Waitangi Day: How can we reclaim the day?
Waitangi Day: How can we reclaim the day?

Buddy Mikaere imagines a Waitangi Day that will mean something special to all New Zealanders.

Rugby sevens: New Zealand through to semis
Rugby sevens: New Zealand through to semis

New Zealand are one step closer to back-to-back crowns at the Wellington Sevens after they defeated France 22-7 in a damp…

Who is Khoder Nasser?
Who is Khoder Nasser?

Not much is known about SBW's agent Khoder Nasser, and that's the way he wants it to stay.

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Christchurch earthquake

Thieves target Christchurch homes being demolished
Thieves target Christchurch homes being demolished

Thieves are targeting Christchurch homes being demolished in the badly quake-hit suburb of Bexley. Demolitions of red-zoned… More

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Personal Finance

Mary Holm: KiwiSaver gripes a bit extreme

I bought into the concept of KiwiSaver and joined myself and family from day one. However, we must now acknowledge the attractiveness… More

Diana Clement: Gifting does not give full protection

When the Government dropped its gifting rules last year it appeared to many that a saviour had fallen from the heavens. No… More

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Property

Commercial Property
Through leadlights' glow in Epsom
Through leadlights' glow in Epsom

Cornwall Park truly becomes part of your life when it's just over your back fence, says Alison Crum, whose character-rich… More

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Small Business

NZ business owners struggle to take a break, survey shows NZ business owners struggle to take a break, survey shows

New Zealand business owners recorded one of the biggest… More

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Career 12

Career 12: From the forwards to the front line
Career 12: From the forwards to the front line

Regan Tamihere has the build and the fitness to be a daunting police officer but up until 2007 Tamihere made his living… More

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Employment

Movers and Shakers: February 3

Internal promotions at leading accountancy firm Staples Rodway will see the company begin 2012 with three new directors… More

New dawn for sunset workers

The older you get, the harder it can be to change careers. Yet plenty of Kiwis in the 50-plus age group do just that. When… More

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