The 21st best hotel in the world
Owner of Nelson motor lodge rated above top five-star hotels puts it down to good service.
Police tea tape plea
2:45pm
Police seek patrons in cafe that played host to tea pot tape saga, as PM apologises if he caused offence to "older New Zealanders".
Jail for home invasion assault
14 min ago A man who tied up and indecently assaulted a teen during a home invasion has been sentenced to five years, nine months jail.
Community reeling after crash
2:43pm One of four people killed in a head-on crash described as a "hardworking, good young guy".
Toddler hitches 20km ride in trailer
3:10pm A Motueka toddler turned stowaway on his grandfather's trailer and was only found 20km later.
Surplus return on edge
Government plans to return to surplus by 2014-15 are on a knife-edge after PM reveals predictions.
Community reeling after four killed in crash
Topless OK, but swim between flags
Alleged tea tape leaked online
Wedding bells for media couple
'Berserk' bus driver on deadly rampage in India
'Leakers to blame' for city's woes
Greendale Fault still under stress
Facebook Timeline soon to be mandatory
Marryatt may refuse $68,000 rise
Prostitution, whatever the scale, is always sordid
Defiant homeowners back under watch
Handsome council paydays risk investigation
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Ferocious winds are set to batter parts of the country, followed by a cold front.Dotcom's bodyguard in court
Alleged internet pirate Kim Dotcom's bodyguard has appeared in court today on firearms charges.
Taxi driver stabbed in chest
Teen arrested over Mt Roskill rape
Sun sets on weather career
Retiring MetService weather ambassador Bob McDavitt issues a final weather warning.
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A group of Papua New Guinea soldiers mutinied, seizing and replacing their chief commander in what could be a ploy to help former prime minister Sir Michael Somare return to power.Uranium to India 'irresponsible'
Former prime minister Malcolm Fraser has warned the Gillard government's decision to allow exports of uranium to India will contribute to a global spread of nuclear weapons.
Child offers teacher cannabis
Arrest over cannibalistic killing
Protestors occupy Tahrir Square
Egyptian youth protesters marking the one-year anniversary of the uprising that ousted Hosni Mubarak say they will stay in Tahrir Square until the military council hands over power.
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The directors of failed Gisborne company Rockforte Finance could face up to 10 years in prison if convicted on charges laid by the SFO.Credit demand booming
Baby Boomers and Gen-Yers are looking for loans to fund spending sprees and mortgages.
Key: We won't be tenants in own land
Ludlow jail term extended
Interest rates on hold
Reserve Bank Governor gives a reprieve to Kiwis on floating mortgages and holds the Official Cash Rate.
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Baby Boomers and Gen-Yers are looking for loans to fund spending sprees and mortgages.SFO charges Rockforte directors
The directors of failed Gisborne company Rockforte Finance could face up to 10 years in prison if convicted on charges laid by the SFO.
Ludlow jail term extended
Figures show Aussies better off
Diesel price down, petrol steady
Diesel prices are falling, with BP cutting the price at the pump by 5 cents a litre.
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The next Xbox console may ship with a Blu-ray optical drive.NZ websites under attack threat
Government websites may be knocked offline by hackers if Kim Dotcom is extradited, security specialists warn. | Mansion party | Bodyguard in court
App lets users sing along
Assume the proper tablet position
Xotic yet unremarkable
It may be tempting to try this visually explosive shooter, but looks can be deceiving.
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Brendon McCullum was closing in on a century near tea on the first day of the test against Zimbabwe in Napier.Gear can play Wellington sevens
Hosea Gear released to play Wellington sevens as coach Tietjens unveils four new faces.
Cup ties reignite racism row
Record crowd likely for Breakers
Mt Smart hosts All Whites-Jamaica
The All Whites will return to the scene of some celebrated victories when they play Jamaica at Mt Smart Stadium next month.
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British singer Seal said in a television interview set to air this Friday that a reunion with his estranged wife, supermodel and Project Runway host Heidi Klum, could still be in the cards.Social Network actor busted for pot
Social Network actor Armie Hammer has been busted for pot at the same border patrol checkpoint Willie Nelson and Snoop Dogg have been arrested earlier.
Rihanna's pink ink 'Thug Life' tattoo
Wedding bells for media couple
Moore treated for eating disorder
Demi Moore is allegedly being treated for an eating disorder.
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Kiwi label Ooby Ryn gave us a sneak peek at their 1940s-inspired winter collection.Think before you ink
There seems to be a materialistic consumption around tattoos that doesn't quite match the permanence of the purchase.
Wrap up well
Emerging designers battle it out
Gaultier fetes Winehouse
Jean Paul Gaultier delivered an ode to Amy Winehouse at his spring/summer 2012 haute couture show in Paris.
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This cockatiel flies wherever he likes - and even has a flight number at the local airfield.Dog lives after lift lurch
A dog had a reason to howl after his distracted owner - holding the leash - walked into a lift and closed the doors, with the pooch on the other side.
Got my licence ... nek minnit, speeding ticket
Fraudster dentist did paper clip root canals
Flytraps in poachers' sights
The Venus flytrap's precarious survival in the wild along the coast of the Carolinas faces an added threat from poachers.
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Has the end of the holiday period got you down already? What to do?More A380 cracks found
Engineers inspecting Airbus planes for cracks have found flaws on at least one aircraft.
Spectacular landings video goes viral
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A dip with the devil
A leap of faith lets you experience life on the edge.
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