Gang blunder: More fallout
A decision to throw out charges against 21 gang members because police tried to falsely prosecute an undercover officer has affected another case.
Leading Headlines
Breastfeeding in court could be 'catalyst'
Breast-feeding in the public gallery of a courtroom could be a "catalyst" to angry scenes in an already tense environment, Law Society president Jonathan Temm says.
Natural born killjoys
Breastfeeding mum asked to leave court
Grieving mother speaks out
The mother of a young woman found dead near a Whangarei bridge says the family have been overwhelmed by support and compassion.
Alleged conman 'didn't add up'
National Party president Peter Goodfellow knew something was up when he met an alleged conman and noticed his scruffy shoes and old cellphone, a court has heard.
Thieves targeting Chch homes
Three men disguised as construction workers are breaking into homes in south Christchurch, with householders also being targeted by a bogus quake assessor.
Afghan interpreters to be given asylum
Up to 26 Afghan interpreters will be given asylum in New Zealand when Kiwi troops withdraw from Bamiyan next April.
Thieves to blame for TV drama
The theft of components from a television repeater in Whangamata means residents receiving channels with UHF aerials will now have to switch to satellite TV.
Gang member in shock home entry
A home invasion by a patched Mongrel Mob gang member ended in a dramatic arrest in Hawkes Bay suburb yesterday, police say.
Pike River: Whittall pleads not guilty
Former Pike River Coal boss Peter Whittall will defend charges he failed to keep his miners safe but says he is sorry the tragedy ever occurred.
'I should have stayed where I was'
Having been faced with the prospect of drinking his own urine to stay alive while lost in the Ureweras, a bacon and egg breakfast never tasted so good for Desmond Kuik…
Woman allegedly stole $1m from sister
A 58-year-old Auckland women is facing numerous Crimes Act charges after she allegedly spent $1 million belonging to her sister.
Opinion
India: A force to be reckoned with
The challenges for India and for those doing business here are not for the faint-hearted, but there are some real success and innovation stories, writes Mai Chen.
5CommentsEmissions scheme on a stretcher
The Government is set to put the emissions trading scheme into an induced coma - not dead, but not able to accomplish much, writes Brian Fallow.
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Netball: Silver Ferns battle to win over England
North Korean officer executed by mortar for failing to mourn
Gillard's union scandal a 'sideshow': law firm
NZ sex workers praised by UN
High price for a 'dodgy' WoF
High price for a 'dodgy' WoF
Sean 'Diddy' Combs in car crash
Spike in travel insurance disputes
Spike in travel insurance disputes
Breast cancer: Geographic links analysed
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National
High price for a 'dodgy' WoF
A man who used a falsified warrant of fitness for a dangerously rusted vehicle that he later sold on Trade Me, and a conspiring…
Spike in travel insurance disputes
A huge spike in the number of travel insurance disputes has prompted a warning for people to be certain about what they are covered for before travelling.Dispute resolution…
Farmers urged to face up to risks
The number of farm injuries has decreased but farmers are still taking too many risks, says Federated Farmers.
How big is a whanau?
The size of a Maori family ranges from one to 500 people, in a new approach that has family members saying how many people are in their wider family rather than just…
Business
Jobs to go as Orcon merges with Kordia Networks
Internet company Orcon is merging its operations with owner Kordia's other New Zealand telecommunications business, putting…
Three ISPs improve browsing speed
Axe falls on Spring Creek
The axe suspended for two months over Greymouth's Spring Creek Mine finally fell today, amputating more than 200 jobs.
Port of Tauranga predicting record profit
Dollar up after OCR held
World
Hurricane Sandy pounds Jamaica
Hurricane Sandy's howling winds and pelting rains lashed precarious shantytowns, stranded travellers and downed power lines…
Police chief quits over Hillsborough role
A British police chief facing growing pressure over his role in the aftermath of the 1989 Hillsborough stadium disaster resigned overnight.
Obama's 40-hour 'campaign marathon'
Barack Obama has launched an eight-state, 40-hour "campaign marathon extravaganza" to protect his narrow lead in the key battlegrounds that will decide a knife-edge…
Islamic militant group in Syria rejects truce
The current international peace plan seeking to stop Syria's civil war suffered a major setback Wednesday when an al-Qaeda-inspired militant group rejected a cease-fire…
Sport
Netball: Silver Ferns battle to win over England
It wasn't meant to be this hard.Granted, the Silver Ferns are trying out new combinations and working players back in to…
Netball: Med student to cure midcourt headache
Williams to play in final
Auckland coach Wayne Pivac has his joker Ali Williams back in the pack for the ITM Cup premiership final against Canterbury in Christchurch on Saturday.All Blacks lock…
Basketball: Vukona not worried by slow start to season
Boxing: Elliot the latest to enter ring
Politics
Carbon credit crash could force sales
A crash in the price of carbon credits could force landowners who invested in new forests to sell their land, an analyst…
Business NZ views labelled sexist
Extending paid parental leave to six months may lead to employers discriminating against women of child-bearing age, Business NZ says.
Collins rejects liquor pleas
South Auckland MPs have pleaded with their fellow South Aucklander - Justice Minister Judith Collins - to put aside politics on alcohol reform and adopt their amendments…
Lobbying bill comes under fire
A bill seeking to make lobbying of politicians more transparent could have a chilling effect on communication with members of Parliament says Mary Harris, the Clerk…
Small Business
Heat-pump business running hot
An Auckland manufacturer is eyeing an expansion into export markets, including South Africa and Britain, for its energy-saving…