Cliff climb to safety
Clutching his unconscious baby nephew in one arm, and fighting the pain of his own injuries, Sandeep Singh grasped blackberry vines in a desperate attempt to scale a…
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Nasty cake 'joke' leaves bad taste
A hothead Kiwi baker is defiant after sending a poo-shaped cake to a customer when she became annoyed at her for rescheduling a meeting.
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Jetboater dies in crash
The partner of a jetboater killed after hitting a tree is traumatised after a shocking high-speed tragedy marred a summer outing on a Hawke's Bay river yesterday.
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Alert over measles outbreak
Holidaymakers heading to Taupo, Turangi or Australia have been urged to make sure they're fully immunised after a measles outbreak.
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Deals on wheels idea takes off
Motorists are turning their cars into mobile billboards - with hopes of being paid up to $1k a month .CarAds began operating in Auckland this week, connecting advertisers…
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Harden up, stung pop star advised
Lorde has confessed she has been hurt by social media barbs about her and boyfriend James Lowe, but a man singled out for criticism says she needs to "harden up" and…
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Long summer days amid fickle weather
A "massive" high-pressure system will bring up to 10 days of settled summer weather in NZ - but Kiwis will have to wait another week for heat to roll over from baking-hot…
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Poorer girls face school shut-out
Girls from poorer suburbs may be shut out of a top Catholic girls' school in one of Auckland's richest suburbs when an enrolment zone is introduced this year.
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Fears grow for Kiwis in Libya
The apparent execution-style killing of a NZ woman in Libya has sparked concerns for five others still in the country.
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PM's son cosy with the prez
PM John Key is keeping coy about his round of golf with US President Barack Obama last week - but son Max is not so shy.
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Tennis: Ivanovic digs deep to win final
Ana Ivanovic, after losing eight of her previous nine matches against Venus Williams, changed tactics for this match. It worked - and it helped the final of the ASB…
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Cheeky Biggs has the last word
Defiant to the end, train robber Ronnie Biggs was laid to rest yesterday at a funeral complete with a Dixieland band, an honour guard of Hells Angels and a cheeky floral…
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Scary leaflets 'incorrect'
A leaflet drop in a leafy Auckland suburb suggests house prices there will plummet if rezoning plans go ahead.
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Opinion
Paul Little: Pinko Pope riles the wealthy
You may not have heard of Ken Langone - I hadn't until recently when he decided to take on Pope Francis.
Matt McCarten: Just one MP may call the shots
It's election year this year. It's life and death for our politicians. Under our adversarial electoral system, for any MP to get a job, someone else has to lose theirs…
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High-end lodge up in flames
A multimillion-dollar luxury lodge in Whangamata's Wentworth Valley was engulfed by "a huge fireball" and destroyed early…
Fierce fire in Coromandel
Forest needed to cover carbon footprint of icy rescue
The hapless Australasian Antarctic Expedition is finally homeward bound - and thousands of trees will have to be planted to offset the carbon footprint from the prolonged…
Mining divides New Zealanders
Ticketing changes raise passengers' ire
Business
Family happy stolen car recovered
Police have found a car stolen from the parents of a cancer-stricken 1-year-old boy, who also had their house burgled while…
Resort developer connects with land
John Darby doesn't think of himself as a developer, even though he has created more lifestyle resorts here than any other New Zealander.
Good outlook for job-seekers
The number of jobs advertised on Seek grew only slightly last year, but the employment website says NZ ended 2013 in an 'extremely healthy position' and that 2014 is…
NZ needs Aussies to play drums
Transtasman rivalry is wide-ranging but only rarely does New Zealand relish comparing itself economically with Australia. This, however, is one of those times. HSBC…
World
Taxman focuses on Nigella
Charles Saatchi and Nigella Lawson could face an investigation into their tax affairs after their two former aides were…
Nigella: the relaunch
Three new McCann suspects
Three burglars are the new prime suspects in the abduction of Madeleine McCann, the Daily Mail reports.
Sex man asks, how could she?
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Technology
Facebook 'snoops on your private inbox'
Facebook is being sued over claims it has been scanning users' private messages for personal information to sell to advertisers. The…
Texas library offers glimpse of bookless future
Texas has seen the future of the public library, and it looks a lot like an Apple Store: Rows of glossy iMacs beckon. iPads mounted on a tangerine-colored bar invite…
What 2014 may have in store
The year 2012 was a vintage one for science. It was the year that the Curiosity Rover landed on Mars, and the Higgs boson was finally smoked out.
Internet radio battles for Kiwis' ears
Internet radio platforms are battling for New Zealanders' loyalty - with one company using their high-profile hosts in online content to lure users.
Politics
Maori protocols to be modernised
Parliament's Speaker, David Carter, has sought a review of Maori protocols at Parliament.
Oil-drilling support slipping - poll
There is increased opposition to the Govt's plans for oil, gas and mineral exploration in the latest Herald-DigiPoll survey - although nearly 60% of respondents still…
Foreign buyers snapping up NZ land
Sales of land to overseas investors have hit a seven-year high, just as a Herald -DigiPoll survey shows the issue remains a worry for a majority of New Zealanders.
Obama, John Key play golf in Hawaii
US President Barack Obama chatted with Prime Minister John Key and high-fived Key's son Max during a golf outing in Hawaii this morning.
Sport
Cricket: Growing maturity evident in victory
New Zealand's maturity in yesterday's victory over the West Indies to take a 2-1 lead in their five-match one-day international…
Cricket: Warne magic rubs off on test spinner Sodhi
Ish Sodhi has returned from his tutorial with legspinning great Shane Warne, realising raw talent alone won't guarantee test greatness. The 21-year-old lined up with…
Yachting: Cup challenge to be a snip at $80m
It's all about the money. There are suggestions the 35th America's Cup will now be fought out with team budgets of about US$80m.
Tennis: Beijing haka left lasting impression
ASB Classic champion Ana Ivanovic met an All Black legend after her win yesterday - and recalled the time at the 2008 Olympics, when at the behest of Novak Djokovic…
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Five factors for great customer service
Deliver a personal, high quality shopping experience - on and/or offline - and you will not only gain repeat custom, but…
