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<i>John Armstrong</i>: A textbook example of crisis management

Watching John Key and Bill English dispose of South Canterbury Finance was a bit like watching a python swallowing an antelope.

Bad property deals crushed rural lender

Decision reserved in plagiarism dispute

Police plea for return of priceless mere

Orcon picks up iPad, Apple reassures on demand delays

As Apple reassures US iPad customers that it can fill demand, Orcon has become the first telco in New Zealand to sell the device.

Broadcaster steps down after 23 years

Seasonal finance essential for farms after SCF collapse

Terror threat ends UK-NZ jetski attempt

The threat of terrorism and piracy has put a stop to a New Zealand-based bid to jetski from London to Auckland.

Student plagiarism appeal goes to court

Over 4000 repeat drink drivers caught

NRL: Dragons hold off Knights for nervy win

St George Illawarra have wrapped up the NRL minor premiership, holding off a brave fightback from Newcastle.

Aussies with time for lung cancer victims - survey

Driver takes long time to see

Top Models go under 'knife'

Digitally altered photos of <i>NZ's Next Top Model</i> entrants have been slammed as an "appalling" attempt to make the models appear thinner than they are.

Authorities concerned by fire fighting enthusiast

<i>Cartoon</i>: Newmarket viaduct...

Elderly man killed by runaway truck

A runaway truck rolled down a hill and fatally pinned a 62-year-old against another truck in a tragedy that has shocked a small community.

Choppers seized by police