Earthworks effect on environment irreversible
The Waterview Rd connection. Photo / Doug Sherring Massive earthworks carving through difficult country for Auckland's next highway will dwarf excavations for the Waterview motorway tunnels. A report...
View ArticleNorman reversal wont win finance job Shearer
Labour last night welcomed the Greens' u-turn. Finance spokesman David Parker said the Greens' policy had been "an unhelpful position". Photo / Mark Mitchell The back-down by Green Party co-leader...
View ArticleNZ unis in top 100 newcomers
University of Waikato in Hamilton was ranked 46th. Photo / NZPA Two New Zealand universities have been named in the top 100 tertiary institutions younger than 50-years-old. The University of Waikato...
View ArticleDunne slams rogue elephant over tough line on partys fate
Peter Dunne. Photo / Mark Mitchell Peter Dunne has hit out at the Electoral Commission after it refused to budge on its requirements for his party's reregistration, describing it as "petty...
View ArticleTax overseas buyers - Kiwi
Jason Kerr. Photo / Brett Phibbs Some house buyers are backing calls to stop foreigners from ramping up Auckland's already heated market. Jason Kerr, who resorted to a huge letterbox flyer drop to find...
View ArticleGreens want first-home loophole
Greens co-leader Russel Norman. File photo / Mark Mitchell Green Party co-leader Russel Norman hopes there will be some form of differential application of loan-to-value ratio lending limits for...
View ArticleBurglar bumps into body in the dark
Inspector Greg Nicholls. Photo / Sarah Ivey A burglar made a shocking discovery when he stumbled upon a dead body hanging in the dark as he snooped around a house. The burglar's terrified screams...
View ArticleHome break in just to get car keys says irate owner
Donna Gibb is shocked and angry about the theft but relieved her daughter was unharmed. Photo / Dean Purcell Thieves broke into an Auckland home while the owners were sleeping - just to get to the car...
View ArticlePregnant woman stabbed in Auckland
Source: ONE News A pregnant woman has been rushed to hospital after being stabbed in Auckland overnight. The 22-year-old was taken to Middlemore hospital after she was stabbed in the back, ambulance...
View ArticleSir John Kirwan most trusted Kiwi
JK the man Kiwis trust most (4:25) Former rugby star Sir John Kirwan has been voted the person Kiwis trust the most, in a poll released today. Proving New Zealand is a sport-loving nation, the Reader's...
View ArticlePrivy Council reserves Mark Lundy appeal decision
Lawyer opens Lundy case in London (1:40) The Privy Council in London has reserved its decision on Mark Lundy's appeal against his convictions for the murders of his wife and daughter 13 years ago. The...
View ArticleCars trapped as heavy snow falls
(10 photos) Heavy snow has fallen over the lower South Island last night, causing vehicles to slide off the road and trapping motorists in their vehicles. Police report that State Highway Six from...
View ArticleUPDATE 3-Italian designers Dolce and Gabbana convicted of tax evasion
Wed Jun 19, 2013 2:40pm EDT (Adds statement from Dolce and Gabbana's lawyers) By Manuela D'Alessandro MILAN, June 19 (Reuters) - Fashion designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana were handed a...
View ArticleCarter in reshaped All Blacks for third Test
WELLINGTON (AFP) - The return of veteran Dan Carter and the injection of new blood headline a raft of changes to the All Blacks for the final Test against France on Saturday.There are five changes to...
View ArticleCarter back in revamped All Blacks side
All Blacks great Dan Carter returns from injury in one of five starting changes for the dead rubber third Test against France in New Plymouth.Coach Steve Hansen delivered on his promise to alter the...
View ArticleLive updates Wild weather
Many parts of the country are waking up to a chilly morning, as the anticipated polar blast makes itself felt. No part of New Zealand was to be left untouched by the winter weather today. We'll keep...
View ArticleLundy family anger over evidence
Mark Lundy. Photo / Mark Mitchell The sister of Mark Lundy is "very hopeful" the Privy Council will quash her brother's murder convictions and order a new trial - while her husband has revealed their...
View ArticleKiwi ball-goers keeping up with the Kardashians
Source: BANG Showbiz Teenage girls are getting their ball-season inspiration from reality television programmes - and paying celebrity sums as a result. Ball season kicked off last month and runs until...
View ArticleWarning on overuse of hillbilly heroin
Source: Thinkstock Alarming prescription rates for an addictive painkiller known as "hillbilly heroin" have prompted a nationwide call for doctors to curb its use. The painkiller oxycodone became more...
View ArticleCold blast hits Southland trapped motorists rescued
(11 photos) A polar blast is sweeping over the lower South Island, dumping heavy snow in some parts of Southland and Otago. Temperatures are expected to become very cold over southern and eastern parts...
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