Key speech: GST set to rise
GST could rise to as high as 15 percent as part of planned tax changes.
Woman injured in Darfield car crash
A woman is in hospital with serious injuries after two cars collided in Darfield this morning.
Hit and run accused in court
The woman charged in connection with the hit and run which killed James Hill in Westport on Saturday has been remanded on bail to reappear next month.
Facebook attack on new Burnside principal
A new Christchurch principal is the subject of a vicious online attack, sparking a police investigation.
Hunters may have lit fires
Residents of a tiny West Coast town believe irresponsible hunters may be behind nearby scrub fires which endangered the world's rarest kiwi.
Methodist minister further remanded
A clergyman accused of sexually assaulting a teenage boy was further remanded after appearing in Christchurch District Court today.
IRD to appeal surgeon tax case
Planning document sparks jobs fears
How to watch ice hockey
Few Kiwis know much about ice hockey. Will Harvie explains what to watch for.
Wizards aim for home semi
The Canterbury Wizards have secured a place in the semifinals of the New Zealand one-day cricket competition, but a good performance in their final round-robin game today against Wellington could grab them a home semifinal.
Injury to Kade Poki
Remedy for endless rugby
S14 powerhouses to benefit
Crusaders-style continuity and the best breakdown burglars will rule under new interpretations.
New Haiti threat - spring rains
Survivors of Haiti's catastrophic earthquake have had one saving grace - there's been no significant rain since the disaster. But that won't last.
Quakes in Tonga and Mexico
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake has struck Oaxaca, Mexico, according to the US Geological Survey.
Venezuela declares 'electricity emergency'
Washington snow to continue
Accused of enslaving women
The women tattooed his name and portrait on their bodies and gave their children his name - Saviour.
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Renaissance breaches bank loan
Renaissance Corporation says it has breached one of the terms of its bank loans and its new CEO is conducting a full review of the technology product distributor and retailer's operations.
Dollar halts downward slide
The New Zealand dollar managed to arrest a downward slide against US dollar today, as exporters fought against the kiwi being sold off heavily.
Retailers warned over small print
Deutsche eyes NZ's Craigs Investment
Dairy cow numbers soar
Sheep numbers have continued to fall, dairy cow numbers are rising and grain crops increased markedly, latest agricultural production figures show.
Jamie Lynn Spears, boyfriend split
Jamie Lynn Spears moved out of the house she shared with her boyfriend six weeks ago.
Lindsay beaten by girlfriend - report
Lindsay Lohan was allegedly beaten up by on/off girlfriend Samantha Ronson.
Sheen charged over assault
Gary Coleman pleads guilty
Pattinson: Sex scenes 'disturbing'
Robert Pattinson had sex scenes with three women making new movie Bel Ami but insists he didn't enjoy it.
Space-saving flat
Hong Kong architect Gary Chang is obsessed by living space, or rather a lack of it.
Beer good for bones
Beer drinkers now have a good excuse to order another round - the brew may help keep bones strong, a study has found.
Time's up for timelord
Masterchef worth a taste
Quickfire questions: Shannon Ryan
Shannon Ryan is the new host of the Official NZ Top 40 show on C4 and reads the breakfast news on George FM.
Review: Apple MacBook Pro
Hello, my name's Gerard and I used to be a Windows snob.
The rise of geek fashion
Blog: It's becoming more acceptable in mainstream society to be a "geek" - and proud of it.
I like gaming but I also like...
Security chip that does encryption hacked
Review: Vancouver 2010
As far as the Olympics go, virtual iterations of the event have rarely been as stellar as the games themselves.
Mana well executed
It's a scooter, Jim, but not as we know it, says PAUL OWEN.
Suzuki gains paddles and power
An uprated engine and a CVT transmission with steering-wheel shifters invest Suzuki's SX4 with better economy, lower emissions and higher refinement levels, says DAVE MOORE.
Going retro
Avensis affected by recall
Audi hatches a liftback
Audi has launched the A5 Sportback, putting four doors and a hatch on to a two-door coupe.
Vicious Facebook attack on new Burnside High principal
Victim's widow kisses, hugs drunk driver
Tax plan will hit property investment
Key confirms GST increase being considered
Family 'gutted' as Fire Service tears down house
Planning document sparks jobs fears
Woman in hospital after Darfield crash
Boyzone singer at his best crooning mainstream hits
Vicious Facebook attack on new Burnside High principal
Fake speed radars used to fool motorists
Tax plan will hit property investment
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