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Rugby: Canterbury surge back after battling wind

Canterbury flew home with the aid of a very strong southerly wind to win their ITM Cup match 28-13 over Northland

Cashing in on quake tragedy

Operator's liquor licence refusal a 'kick in the teeth'

Company balance sheets get stronger

Fran O'Sullivan: Look out for the kids when you swing that axe, Mr Key

NZ should hope John Key shows some common sense - tempered with heart - when he goes about trying to reduce from 328,000 the number of Kiwis on solo parent, sickness and invalid benefits, writes Fran O'Sullivan.

Kiwi poker stars flock to the main event

Young meningococcal victim still critical

Women: the economy's hidden secret?

Goldman Sachs has identified women as a "hidden labour pool" that could boost economic output by 10 per cent.

Did Christchurch snub Dalai Lama?

Racing: Financial windfall tipped as quake-hit stand goes

Fran O'Sullivan: Reading tea leaves about China trade

Death and the maiden: The tale of 'Tangiwai'

It might be a film named for our greatest rail disaster but <i>Tangiwai</i> is also a tragic tale of love and cricket.

Gale warning for parts of country tonight

'Miserable wretch' jailed for stealing quake collection

Fiction Addiction: Introducing 'There But For The'

Report uncovers soaring legionnaires' disease numbers

Navy death legal action considered

The father of a sailor killed in an "unnecessary and preventable" Navy accident is considering further action following the release of a coroner's report. Byron Solomon, was the first Navy sailor to die on active service in 37 years.

Fears of deadly outbreak unfounded