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Sleep in saves life - off to buy Lotto
Ramon Milner slept through his alarm yesterday morning - and the lie-in could have saved his life.
Smell of gas before explosion
A woman was killed and six men left with injuries similar to those sustained by "landmine" victims while inspecting work on a water pipe in Auckland's Onehunga yesterday.
Deadly explosion at Onehunga worksite
Images from the scene of a fatal explosion on a construction site near Mt Smart and Victoria Roads, Onehunga.
Drilling companies accused of cutting corners
The country's biggest union has accused drilling companies of putting workers' lives at risk by cutting corners to save money.
Quake injuries payout likely to be ACC's biggest ever
ACC has received almost 6000 claims as a result of the Christchurch earthquake and estimates the final cost will be $200 million.
Philippines may sue if CTV building liability found
The Philippines government wants extra compensation for the families of its citizens killed in the Christchurch earthquake if inquiries find the Canterbury TV building was not up to scratch.
Pike River sale put ahead of recovery, says victim's dad
The inaction of Pike River mine receivers to venture into the mine has victims' families fearing the worst, says the father of one of the lost miners