Quake: Schools may reopen
LATEST: Some schools around Christchurch could open before the end of the week as buildings pass safety checks following Saturday's massive earthquake.
Three dead in Maramarua crash
Three people have been killed after a car and a ute collided on State Highway Two at Maramarua in Waikato.
Labor wins Australian election
Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard says Labor is prepared to deliver stable and effective government for the next three years.
'Minimal disruption' from strike
Hospitals appear to have coped with a nationwide radiographers' strike today, despite being busy.
Children left traumatised by quake
Children left "scared of every sound" by the Christchurch quake will be offered trauma counselling the same as that given out in warzones.
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One in seven Kiwis touched by P
New research into the impacts of methamphetamine, or P, shows one in seven New Zealanders know someone who regularly uses the highly addictive drug.
Wellington motorway slip cleared
A landslip that spilled over State Highway 2, north of Wellington has been cleared, however traffic remained backed up as rush hour began.
Community work for killing neighbour's dog
Cowboys may chase quake repairs
Dying mum will party till end
With only days left to live, Tina Gosnell has one last wish: One "great last party" for the girls.
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Burning Koran 'endangers troops'
The top US and Nato commander in Afghanistan warned Tuesday an American church's threat to burn copies of the Muslim holy book could endanger US troops in the country and Americans worldwide.
Capsized boat carrying four times list
A Congolese official says a capsized boat that killed as many as 200 people was carrying four times as many people as the passenger list claimed.
New 'superbug' gene confirmed
Rwandan leader slams critics
Hundreds flee Colorado wildfire
A wind-whipped wildfire roared through a rugged canyon in the Colorado foothills, forcing hundreds of people to flee and destroying an unknown number of homes.
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Sharemarket gains one percent
The New Zealand sharemarket posted a one percent gain today as investors continued to digest the implications of Saturday's Canterbury earthquake.
Kiwi makes late run on Aust dollar
Events across the Tasman - a no-change in interest rates and an expected decision about the Australian government - pushed the New Zealand dollar higher in a late run against its Australian counterpart.
TrustPower ponders bond offer
Goodman Property raises $45m
Economic uncertainties grow
The Christchurch quake and the collapse of South Canterbury Finance have added to economic uncertainties, boosting the risk the Reserve Bank will hold interest rates for the rest of 2010.
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Good reading in magazine apps
Lee Suckling finds five great magazine apps for iPad and iPhone users. Interview: Kiwi iPhone game designer
Wellington game developer David Frampton was surprised when his 2008 iPhone/iPod Touch game became a worldwide phenomenon. Two years on, he's released a sequel.
Game preview: Batman
Review: Garmin cycle computer
Clothes for geeks
Dressing smart could soon have a whole new meaning.
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ABs backups get their chance
Israel Dagg and Victor Vito are set to join Aaron Cruden in a young trio of the future getting their chance on the big stage in Saturday night's Tri-Nations finale at ANZ Stadium.Luck on Warriors side again
Loose forward Michael Luck will return to the starting 13 for the New Zealand Warriors' National Rugby League finals series match against Gold Coast Titans at Robina on Friday.
Kearney says Matai must change
Slow ticket sales threaten Hong Kong test
Cruden aims to make a statement
If rookie All Black five-eighth Aaron Cruden is feeling nervous ahead of the biggest moment of his young rugby career, he was doing a good job of disguising it.
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Lily Allen debuts baby bump
Lily Allen has shown off her growing baby bump at a film premiere in London.WWE wrestler 'The Anvil' arrested
Authorities say former WWE wrestler Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart has been arrested on drug charges in Florida.
What the Aussie gossip mags say
Back to the guitar
Travolta case - 'too painful'
A judge in the Bahamas has dismissed charges against two people accused of trying to extort money from John Travolta after his teenage son died.
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Men have more senior moments
Lost the car keys? Forgot someone's name? Many elderly people suffer slight cognitive problems but men are more likely than women to suffer momentary memory lapse or senior moments, according to a US study.
Rocker-bottom shoes an exercise revolution
Call them toners, shapers, or rocker bottoms, those exercise shoes with the distinctive thick, rounded soles are flying off the shelves and onto the feet of even the most clodhopper-averse walkers.
Whole lotta shakin' - part II
Eat it fast or eat it slow
Why dressing well pays
"What they see is what you get," fashion consultant Georgia Donovan told the Sotheby's staff in her talk entitled "Appearance Matters."
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Sun newspaper launches perfume
Britain's tabloid Sun newspaper launched its own celebrity perfume on Monday to provide readers with the scent of showbiz.
Giant cake protest to avoid the pits
A protest group in Germany has built a giant cake as part of a campaign to stop the construction of an industrial sand quarry.
For sale: Rubble, broken plates
'Black Widow' wins eating contest
Beauty amid freak acts
Is this the most beautiful ringmaster in the world?
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Taking a second look
Tonga offers a chance to experience a unique lifestyle, cuisine and people. Cruising coastal Australia
Finding peace on a child-friendly cruise on a trip from Sydney to tropical Queensland.
The odds of dying in the air
Through a glass, darkly
Getting a decent seat in economy
Few subjects ignite passion like seat allocation but things are looking up as more airlines move toward online seat selection for passengers.
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