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One dead, one seriously injured in Waikato smash

NZ sharemarket closes on quiet note, dips 5 points

PM wanted to be told about BMW deal

The Government should have been told one of its departments decided to sell three-year-old BMWs and buy new ones, Prime Minister John Key says.

Athletics: Walker to present medal to Willis

Middle distance legend Sir John Walker will become the first New Zealander to present an Olympic medal on home soil next week.

Key and Gillard's statement on trans-Tasman cooperation

Rugby: Palu ruled out of opener

NSW Waratahs strike weapon Wycliff Palu has been ruled out of Friday's Super Rugby opener against the Melbourne Rebels.

Splurge on BMWs Internal Affairs' decision - Key

Prime Minister John Key says the decision to spend millions of dollars on 34 BMW limousines was made by the Department of Internal Affairs and signed off by the previous government.

Woman assaulted in Tauranga bus stop

Gillard's address to Parliament

Brand new BMWs for Govt ministers

The Government is selling its three-year-old fleet of 34 luxury limos and replacing them with new BMWs, which the Green Party says is an outrageous expense when ministers are telling everyone else to tighten their belts.

Three bodies found in Perth house

Warriors to wear special jersey for Eden Park match

Iraq veto changes Qantas flight path

Incompetent teachers need to be struck off - Principals

Anzac not a name but a way of thinking

The bond forged at Gallipoli is now a dynamic partnership, say Julia Gillard and John Key.

Old couch scrubs up into a petrolhead's dream

Two Northland dairy farmers have come up with a novel way to express their boyracer tendencies - from the comfort of their own couch.

Retailers count cost as consumers tighten hold on wallets

Cricket: Ponting tells middle order to shape up