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A homicide investigation has been launched by police after a man was found dead following a fight in Whakatane today. More

• Teenager dies in death pact
• Protesters march on city Video
• Teacher who had baby to teen pupil keeps registration
• Competitor dies in cross-harbour swim

Opinion

 

If non-binding referendums have been a recipe for disappointment, binding polls in California have been a fiscal disaster. Many of those marching for direct democracy tomorrow would be the first to regret it. Herald editorial on the 'march for democracy'

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Aussie police have praised 'schoolies' despite 30 arrests overnight as thousands of school leavers descended on Surfers Paradise. More

• Endangered animals sold to hunting safari
• Iran begins nuke-protecting war games
• Student killing accused weeps as life sentence demanded
• Jon Voight slams Kiwi healthcare

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Regional towns across New Zealand are feeling the squeeze as mortgagee sales hit another historic high in September… More

• Generous gift from banks
• Grandpa's wise words

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I hope I am not the only one who found his eyes rolling round in his head trying to understand the ins and outs… More

• Upturn brings year of churn
• Infratil boss right back in the game
• Santa's job easier online
• Alan Scott: A silly time to get too clever with your tax strategy

Opinion

 

The independent directors were asleep at the wheel, directors' fees haven't been disclosed and its lending policies were extremely loose. Brian Gaynor

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There was a typically understated Daniel Carter approach to his achievement of becoming the highest point scorer in New Zealand history. More

• All Blacks see off spirited England Photos
• Soccer: Finals will be a big payday Video Photos
• All Blacks: Adam is the first man to pick
• NZ cricketers stir India riot

Opinion

 

The frustrations the All Blacks have felt all tour about not quite being able to cut loose will still be with them. Gregor Paul on the All Blacks' test win over England

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Wireless electricity would be a giant leap forward for the way we live – and scientists are already developing it. More

• Enviro-hackers leak emails, stoke climate debate
• Star Wars-generation takes flight in the Southern Hemisphere Video
• Large Hadron Collider working again

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Green MP Jeanette Fitzsimons has been labelled "naive" for meeting with a group who claims that the collapse of… More

• Matt McCarten: Right to demonstrate supported - pity about the reason, though Video
• Deborah Coddington: This mum's motto: Spare the rod, don't spoil the child Video

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An Auckland-based firm is finding success by taking the yawn out of performance reviews. More

• Wine group calls for cellar door exemption from new booze laws
• Digital ad service moves into Asia

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Ford's Jamie Whincup fired his biggest V8 Supercar championship shot at Perth's Barbagallo Raceway yesterday -… More

• The good oil: Texan loses control of Bugatti Veyron
• Toyota goes tailor-made

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We're touring the country looking into issues affecting young people entering the job market. Today we report from Dunedin. More

• Video The Job Tour: Students in Dunedin
• The Job Tour: Dunedin, where the students rule Video Photos

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A West Coast miner's wife has blasted union organisers, saying they failed to hold a secret ballot on striking… More

• Salaries still rising during downturn
• No light on horizon for jobs market

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