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Tax reforms to put brakes on house prices - experts
The dream of first home ownership will be made easier by Prime Minister John Key's likely tax reforms, economists said today. More
Base jumper crashes into rock face, injured in 30 metre allA Queenstown base jumper is lucky to be alive after falling 30 metres down a cliff after crashing into a rock face this morning. More
Police release pictures of missing Christchurch womanPolice release images of a missing Christchurch woman thought to have been with a man suspected of committing a sexual assault on Monday. More
Photos Day in photos - Feb 10 (15 pics)
- 5:22Dollar mixed on concern over Greece bailout
- 5:19Toyota sends letter to all Prius owners
- 5:08Milk tanker collides with Overlander
- 3:56Harawira sheepish over latest gaffe
- 2:35Internet stalker facing prison
- 1:08Northland native birds near starvation
- 11:40Killen on target for Boro
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Crayfish games closed down in Auckland
The Auckland SPCA has closed down an arcade game involving live crayfish at three pubs across Auckland city. More
Coroner's report sheds more light on Jackson's death
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A post-mortem report released today gives detailed insight into Michael Jackson's death and how it came to be ruled a homicide. More
Rugby: Weepu ready for 'full-on' Super 14
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Hurricanes halfback Piri Weepu is upbeat ahead of Friday's Super 14 opener against the Blues. More
PM defensive after video reveals GST flip-flop
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John Key has defended a proposed rise in GST after a Herald video revealed he had ruled it out in 2008. More
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Liberty murder trial jury visits site where body found
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The jury at the trial of the teenager accused of murdering Liberty Templeman has just left the scene where her body was found. More
- Govt preparing taxi safety regulations - Joyce Video Audio Photos
- Police probing Mohini murder erect billboard Photos
- Labtests significantly improved - DHB
- Sex assault suspect found, but woman still missing
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Photos Day in photos - Feb 10 (15 pics)
Today's news in pictures from NZ and around the globe. View
Sideswipe: Wheelie bin fiasco
Jesse reckons someone in Herne Bay is unhappy about people not removing their emptied bins promptly. "This was taken about… More
Sideswipe: Monty Python's Abusive keychain
Monty Python's Abusive Voice keychain has 17 sayings, including:…
Sideswipe: A hearty breakfast
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When in doubt, stick a kiwi on it: Heather Beehre of Whitianga…
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Video PM: 'I said I wouldn't raise GST to cover deficits' (2:52)
John Key claims his pre-election promise only covered not raising GST to cover deficits. Watch
Video John Key's changing views on GST (2:24)
Key ruled out raising GST on the campaign trail in 2008.
Video Bennett: Hickey 'throwing toys out of the cot' (2:05)
Paula Bennett on Bernard Hickey telling youth to leave NZ.
Key needed in the back office
So John Key's "bold" vision for the future wasn't quite as radical as the pre-announcement hype led us to believe. Key's… More
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Share-based KiwiSaver funds enjoy recovery
Share-based growth funds have been the best performers for KiwiSaver over the last year but default funds have… More
- Tax group head 'disappointed' at GST media reports Video
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- Last GST hike had little impact, say tax experts Video
- Tax avoidance bill pushes ASB to $10m first-half loss
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Cricket: Three new caps in NZ test squad
Three uncapped players have been named in the New Zealand squad to contest the one-off test against Bangladesh next week. More
- Winter Olympics: NZ team has high hopes for Vancouver Photos
- Rugby: Referees to front up to media
- NRL: Teen groomed as next Vatuvei
- Crunch time for Kiwi cyclists
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Google slammed over Facebook-chasing 'Buzz'
Google is making a belated attempt to force its way into the social networking sphere - but the industry has come out swinging. More
Flag debate: Stop-gap design embraced by nation
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The only six-coloured flag in the world, South Africa's design aimed to pull together all strands of class and… More
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Tax cuts: High earners set to benefit most
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Big personal tax cuts for middle and high-income earners are likely to be announced in the May Budget and take effect from October this year. More
Couple in shock over $55,000 electricity bill
A couple hit with a $55,000 power bill after being undercharged for years say Mercury Energy is bullying them… More
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Toyota to recall 437,000 hybrids
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Toyota says it is recalling about 437,000 Prius and other hybrid vehicles worldwide to fix brake problems. More
My job: Fire fighting the smart way
Name: Amanda Robbins Age: 32 Role: Senior fire research engineer, BRANZ (Building Research Association… More
Tom Cruise set for Mission: Impossible IV
Tom Cruise has committed to reprise his role as Ethan Hunt in the next installment of the Mission: Impossible series. More
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Zhengzhou: Between peace and physicality, there is Shaolin
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The inspiring Shaolin Temple is a study of opposites, writes Yvonne Tahana. More
Restaurant loses its Michelin star for third time
To lose one Michelin star may be regarded as a misfortune; to lose two looks like carelessness. But one restaurant has just lost a third. More
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