The accidental swimmer
One of Gareth Kean's early experiences in water almost ended in tragedy. Things have improved since then.Minister accuses Kiwis of racism
By HAMISH RUTHERFORD - The Dominion Post
5:00am Opposition to foreign investment is more about racism than overseas ownership, the minister charged with deciding whether a Chinese company can buy a large chunk of New Zealand dairy farms says.
Home help for elderly slashed to save money
5:00am Up to 500 elderly or disabled people who receive help around the house will have their assistance axed as Wellington's district health board tries to save money.
Brooklyn deal partner went to jail for fraud
5:00am One of the two men involved in an attempt to revive the trouble-plagued Brooklyn Rise housing development has been bankrupted twice and jailed for fraud.
At-risk children 'fall under radar'
5:00am The children most likely to die from neglect and abuse are falling under the radar of the government agencies that should be protecting them, research shows.
Ranking eases pressure over SCF
New Zealand has been ranked among a handful of countries with enough wiggle room to absorb future economic shocks, providing a boost for the Government after a week of being on the back foot over the $1.8 billion collapse of South Canterbury Finance.
Finance shake-up
The biggest shake-up of the finance sector in 35 years is under way in a bid to restore shattered confidence, but it will be too late for most of those who invested more than $8 billion in finance companies that then failed.
Opportunities for Pacific youth
Tighter rules needed
Monthly bus passes going up
The cost of a monthly bus pass is nearly doubling as the date looms on which fare increases are to take effect.
'Aryan1' linked to white supremacy groups
A woman who claims that her personalised licence plate "ARYAN1" is the initial and surname of a former boyfriend has links to white supremacist groups and is backed by the National Front.
Fraudster's husband to sue firms she duped
Warmer, more stable days ahead
Unborn baby fine after crash
Trapped in a crashed car wedged precariously on a steep bank above a river, a distressed Liza Jones' thoughts were with her unborn baby boy.
Justice system 'failing Kiwis'
Family of a solo mother killed by one of the country's worst drink-drivers say the system has failed them after the repeat offender was jailed for four years.
Sting wearing well, but not as well as Rod
Sting is proving to be one of the most popular Mission concert artists, with the 25,000 tickets for his February 12 show in Napier nearly selling out in two weeks.
Mystery 'arms firm' director revealed
Ranking eases pressure over SCF
Bret and Jemaine take a guest turn
The creators of The Simpsons have finally revealed what Wellington duo Flight of the Conchords will look like when they guest star in the long-running show in the United States this month.
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Bowls ban overturned
Gisborne bowler David File has had a 10-year ban for exposing himself at a tournament overturned.
Kean: The accidental swimmer
As a two-year-old, Gareth Kean nearly drowned and had to be fished out of a pool.
Mailata's path to redemption
Three Pakistan cricketers suspended
Standing ovation for Ferns
Wellington was treated to a champagne performance from the Silver Ferns last night and Australia were left lying on the canvas.
Dream job offered at MTV
MTV is running a competition, Pick Me MTV, to find someone for the 'job of a lifetime' as a new VJ presenter - and assistant to existing presenter Jay Reeve.
Chris Martin debuts new song
Chris Martin showcased a new song during a surprise appearance at an Apple convention.
Q & A with Katy Perry
Soap star goes to war
Conchords on The Simpsons
The creators of The Simpsons have finally revealed what Flight of the Conchords will look like when they guest star on the show.
$1.8 million painting lost in 'drunken haze'
Call it the lost art of drinking responsibly: A man entrusted with helping to sell a NZ$1.8 million painting said it disappeared while he was in a drunken haze.
NFL star's costly practice
Several Miami Dolphins crawled across the field after practice - not due to exhaustion, but because they were looking for a diamond earring.
Aryan1 all about love, not hate
Relocating a house - internationally?
'Gay' banned from Aussie classic
An Australian school has created controversy by banning the word gay from the classic Aussie song Kookaburra Sits In The Old Gum Tree.
Kiwis accused of racism
Opposition to foreign investment is more about racism than overseas ownership, Land Information Minister Maurice Williamson says.
Dairy prices still 'wobbly'
A surprise rise in average dairy commodity prices on Fonterra's latest online auction helps keep the faith for a bumper payout to farmers this season, but economists need some convincing that the upturn will last.
Crafar farms' would-be buyer rethinks plans
Economy 'safe' from double-dip recession
KiwiRail: full steam ahead
State-owned enterprise KiwiRail has started its turnaround journey with an 11 per cent fall in operating profit on the previous year, but new chairman John Spencer says there is reason to be optimistic.
Dancing with the tutus and tantrums
Reality TV meets classical ballet - is nothing sacred?
Perception counts in sensitive area of sex abuse
Someone up there must love Felicity Goodyear- Smith, but some do not, and I guess her life would have been less complicated had she never met her husband.
Failure of imagination
Higher food prices might be worth paying
Time for a republic
There are concerns â some valid and some not â about a move toward republicanism.
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Plea over missing Wellington man
'Aryan1' plate owner linked to white supremacy groups
Police search for weapons after gunfire in Lower Hutt
Minister accuses Kiwis of racism
$400,000 drug bust after police target woman
Inner-city container tower touted for Rugby World Cup
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