Last GST hike had little impact, say tax experts

There was little impact on consumers the last time GST was increased by 2.5 per cent, say tax commentators. More Video

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

Govt preparing taxi safety regulations - Joyce

The Government is looking at forcing taxi companies to install cameras or screens in cars after the murder of taxi driver Hiren Mohini. More Video Audio Photos

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Liberty Templeman's body was found on November 2, 2008. Photo / Supplied
Liberty murder trial jury visits site where body found Photos

The jury at the trial of the teenager accused of murdering Liberty Templeman has just left the scene where her body was found. More

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Sex assault suspect found, but woman still missing

Police have found a man wanted over an alleged sexual assault but not the missing woman believed to have been with him. More

In 2008 John Key said: 'National is not going to be raising GST.' Yesterday he said it was 'considering a modest increase'. Photos / nzherald.co.nz video / Mark Mitchell
PM defensive after video reveals GST flip-flop Video

Updated John Key has defended a proposed rise in GST after a Herald video revealed he had ruled it out in 2008. More

Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan signed copies of his airport scan for a pair of female security officers. Photos / AP
Bollywood star exposes airport privacy flaw

Privacy concerns over a new airport passenger scanning system have been heightened after airport staff copied x-rays of an international film star. More

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Police said this cap and the blue bag it was found in could be vital clues in their investigation. Photo / Supplied Police probing Mohini murder erect billboard Photos

Updated Police hunting the killer of Auckland taxi driver Hiren Mohini are putting up a bill board in downtown Auckland. More

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The historical association with the maunga going back at least 500 years means they are of critical importance to iwi/hapu in the negotiation of their claims. Douglas Graham on the proposal to put Auckland's volcanic cones under Maori care

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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:…

Left: Being served love-heart-shaped eggs only works if it is done ironically. Right: Heather Beehre's unique flag. Photos / Supplied
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Watch: PM: 'I said I wouldn't raise GST to cover deficits'
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John Key claims his pre-election promise only covered not raising GST to cover deficits. Watch

Watch: John Key's changing views on GST
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Key ruled out raising GST on the campaign trail in 2008.

Watch: Bennett: Hickey 'throwing toys out of the cot'
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Paula Bennett on Bernard Hickey telling youth to leave NZ.

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Prime Minister John Key. Photo / Mark Mitchell Key's capital market focus Video

The Government's response to the Capital Markets Development Taskforce report will come "in the next week or so"… More

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January retail spending was flat, driven up slightly by a rise in fuel prices, says Statistics NZ. Photo / Glenn Jeffrey. Retail recovery still patchy, say latest stats Doc

New Zealand consumer spending on credit and debit cards rose for a third straight month in January, helped by… More

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Property investors will now have to wait for the detail in the May budget to see how they'll be slugged. Everyone else's attention has been expertly diverted to worrying about a GST increase. David Chaplin

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Pace bowler Andy McKay has continued his meteoric rise with selection in the Black Caps test squad. Photo / Getty Images 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


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The Blues have hugely talented yet flaky backs - they will destroy someone and eventually themselves. Chris Rattue gives his Super 14 predictions

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Gmail users are able to post Facebook-style status updates with Google's new 'Buzz' feature. 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

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The old Prinsevlag was seen as a symbol of repression for black South Africans. Picture / Supplied Flag debate: Stop-gap design embraced by nation Photos Video

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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Prime Minister John Key is delighted after delivering his speech yesterday. Photo / Mark Mitchell John Armstrong: Key's growth package just tax cuts in disguise Video

Wait patiently for three months for the real oil in the Budget before passing judgment on the Government. More

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Gary and Judy Inglis wake up every morning thinking about their power bill. Photo / Rhys Palmer 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's Prius gas-electric hybrid is the world's top-selling hybrid car. Photo / AP Toyota to recall 437,000 hybrids Video

Toyota says it is recalling about 437,000 Prius and other hybrid vehicles worldwide to fix brake problems. More

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Amanda Robbins' work has already made a difference to building safety and design. Photo / BRANZ My job: Fire fighting the smart way

Name: Amanda Robbins Age: 32 Role: Senior fire research engineer, BRANZ (Building Research Association… More

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Tom Cruise has committed to reprise his role as Ethan Hunt in the next installment of the Mission: Impossible. Photo / AP 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

Lil Wayne's sentencing has been delayed until March 2 due to dental surgery, his attorney says. Photo / AP Rapper Lil Wayne sentencing delayed Video
Dr Conrad Murray. Photo / AP Not guilty, says Jackson's doctor Video
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A judge is dismissing a civil lawsuit filed against a Black Eyed Peas manager who punched blogger Perez Hilton. Photo / AP Perez Hilton lawsuit settled

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Visitors inspect giant Buddhist statues. Photo / Natalie Gauld Zhengzhou: Between peace and physicality, there is Shaolin Photos

The inspiring Shaolin Temple is a study of opposites, writes Yvonne Tahana. More

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Spectacular views of Ruapehu can be seen from the cobblestoned trail of the Ohakune Old Coach Road. Photo / Jim Eagles Ohakune: Historic trail frozen in time Photos
A giant silver fern flag flies over spectator boats following a victorious Team New Zealand back to base in 2000. Photo / Brett Phibbs Proudly waving the fern Photos

Life & Style

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File photo / Babiche Martens 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

First lady Michelle Obama points out some student athletes as she announces a campaign to combat the rapidly growing problem of childhood obesity in the US. Photo / AP Michelle Obama begins fight against childhood obesity
The Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue cover featuring model Brooklyn Decker is revealed on a billboard in New York. Photo / AP Andy Roddick's wife lands Sports Illustrated cover shoot Video
Todd Fuller asked his girlfriend to marry him via an advertisement on TV One this morning. NZ man's $2000 TV proposal Video
Luca Zaia (centre) says the deal with McDonald's is good for local farmers. Photo / AP Italy, the land of pasta, pizza ... and hamburgers

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