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Phil Burleigh of the Highlanders gets away from the Blues defence. (Photosport)

VIDEO: Highlanders hold out to beat Blues

The Highlanders held steady to beat the Blues at Eden Park tonight 27 to 20 in their round 14 Super Rugby clash.

Six-wicket bag for Patel in county cricket

Occasional New Zealand spinner Jeetan Patel's second innings six-wicket haul has Warwickshire poised for a win in their English county cricket championship clash against Surrey at The Oval.

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New Zealand's Emily Naylor pushes up field. (Photosport file)

Black Sticks to get gauge on Olympic build-up

The New Zealand women's hockey team will get a good indicator during a six-Test Asian tour of how they are progressing ahead of the London Olympics.

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Andre Taylor dives for the line to score one of his two tries against the Rebels. (Photosport)

VIDEO: Classy Hurricanes thrash Rebels

The Hurricanes delivered the 80-minute game they'd been threatening all season in destroying the Melbourne Rebels 66-24 in a Super Rugby annihilation at Westpac Stadium in Wellington.

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Fi Paterson and Anna Reymer (Photosport)

Kiwi rowers closer to Olympic dream

Kiwi double scullers Fi Paterson and Anna Reymer finished second in their heat, to go straight through to their A-final.

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If the Blues have any secrets to unleash, now's probably the time. (Photosport file)

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Blues Vs Highlanders, Super Rugby 2012

Blues V Highlanders, Super Ruby 2012 – video, live updates, highlights and commentary.

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Chennai Super Kings one win from hat trick

Defending champions the Chennai Super Kings are just one win away from a hat trick of IPL titles, after smashing the Delhi Daredevils overnight.

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Kiwi group ReQuest woo Jennifer Lopez

The all-New Zealand hip-hop group ReQuest has performed to a worldwide television audience of 40 million, alongside Jennifer Lopez on the final of American Idol.

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Jonathon Hume's father was furious when he left court

Angry Aussie father disowns criminal son

An Adelaide father has lashed out after his son was jailed for nearly six and a half years for a drug-fuelled rampage.

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Chinese pensioner a protest of one

A Chinese pensioner armed with homemade petrol bombs has brought a multi-million dollar building project to a standstill by staging a unique one man protest.

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Return of Chch Press newspaper

Central Christchurch is getting a major kick-start this weekend with the return from the suburbs of the Christchurch Press newspaper.

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More than 2000 people rallied to save Christchurch Cathedral

2000 rally to save cathedral

Questions are being raised over whether yesterday's 5.2 magnitude earthquake in Christchurch might affect the confidence of insurance companies, and the city's rebuild.

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MetService says at one point visibility was down to a murky 250m

59 domestic and international flights affected by fog at Auckland Airport

Fog has severely disrupted flights in and out of Auckland Airport.

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Could a Rena-like accident happen again? (Photo: Maritime New Zealand)

Groundings stats reveal Rena-like disasters narrowly avoided

A 3 News investigation into maritime safety has uncovered almost 500 serious incidents involving commercial vessels in the past two years.

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Fatal crash in Maramarua

One person has died in a serious crash on State Highway Two in Maramarua.

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The Civil Aviation Authority is investigating the crash (file pic)

Problems hit navy's sub in chopper search

Problems with the navy's remotely operated submarine have delayed the search of a deep North Canterbury lake for a missing helicopter and its pilot.

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19-year-old Georgia Davis remained hospitalised Friday

Obese UK woman cut out of house

Emergency workers who needed to take an obese teenager from her home to a hospital in Wales had to break through a wall of the residence to get her out and into an ambulance, officials said Friday.

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VIDEO: French Open 2012 favourite Rafael Nadal looks to make history

World number two Rafael Nadal headed to the French Open looking for a record seventh title.

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Li Na and Rafael Nadal pose with the trophies (Reuters)

VIDEO: Li Na looks to defend French Open title in 2012

The race for the women's French Open title looks to be a close one with a number of players in good form.

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Lionel Messi embraces manager Pep Guardiola

VIDEO: Barcelona's Pep Guardiola's reign ends with 14th trophy in four years

Lionel Messi gave them a 3-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao in coach Pep Guardiola's final match in charge.

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VIDEO: Roy Hodgson hopes racism will not happen at Euro 2012

Roy Hodgson will start his first match as England manager against Norway.

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Captain Mauro Balomaga and navigational officer Leonil Relon

Rena owners also to blame - seafarers

The owners of the Rena should share the blame for the disaster that led to two Filipino seamen being jailed, says a Philippines-based seafarers group.

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VIDEO: Loeb ahead in Rally of Greece

Sebastien Loeb claimed the lead in the Rally of Greece.

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Jamaican world record holder Usain Bolt (Reuters)

VIDEO: Usain Bolt wins Golden Spike 100m

Jamaican world record holder Usain Bolt laboured to victory in the men's 100 metres.

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THE NATION: Expert accountant analysis of Budget

Jo Doolan, a senior partner at Ernst and Young, says this year’s Budget is squeezing the last bit of toothpaste from the tube – attacking small things like paperboys and baches.

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VIDEO: LA Kings take to the ice ahead of the Stanley Cup Final

The Los Angeles Kings took to the ice for practice after booking their place in the Stanley Cup final.

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Labour's alternative Budget - Parker

Labour Finance spokesman David Parker says Labour’s Budget would be “more focused on growth”.

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English defends Budget on The Nation

Finance Minister Bill English told The Nation this morning this year’s Budget was a “moderate” one, without “any dramatic push anywhere in particular”.

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Cast member Jemaine Clement arrives for the premiere of "Men In Black 3" in New York (Reuters)

Clement hunting for funding for new film

Jemaine Clement, one half of musical comedy duo Flight of the Conchords, is on the hunt for funding to make a new feature film.

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Independent Liquor is the market leader in the ready-to-drink market

Asahi queries Independent Liquor price

Japanese drinks company Asahi Group Holdings is reported to be renegotiating the $1.5 billion it paid for New Zealand's Independent Liquor last year.

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NYPD spokesman Paul Brown holds an original missing poster of Etan Patz during a news conference near a New York City apartment building (Reuters)

New Jersey man charged with murdering New York boy Patz in 1979

Thirty-three years to the day after 6-year-old Etan Patz vanished without a trace while walking to catch a school bus, a man accused of strangling him and dumping his body with the rubbish was arraigned on a murder charge on Friday in a locked hospital ward where he was being held as a suicide risk.

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The quake struck at 2.44pm yesterday (file pic)

Christchurch aftershock knocks confidence

Finance Minister Bill English says the attitude of insurance companies will determine whether or not a 5.2 earthquake in Christchurch on Friday has an impact on plans to rebuild the city.

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Barcelona's Xavi Hernandez lifts up the Spanish King's Cup trophy (Reuters)

VIDEO: Barcelona beats Bilbao 3-0 for Copa Del Rey final

Barcelona provided manager Pep Guardiola with the perfect send-off by thrashing Athletic Bilbao 3-0.

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WeatherWatch says the fog may linger in some places into the early afternoon (file pic)

Fog causes problems at Auckland Airport

Fog has been disrupting flights in and out of Auckland Airport.

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A handout image of the proposed Square Kilometre Array (SKA) radio telescope (AAP)

NZ role in radio telescope an opportunity

Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce says the selection of New Zealand as a co-host for the world's largest radio telescope is an opportunity for business.

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The time of broke the old record by three tenths of second (Rowing NZ)

Kiwi rowers set new World record

Julia Edward and Louise Ayling have set a new world record at the rowing World Cup in Lucerne, Switzerland.

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The 3,000-year-old jewellery was found inside a ceramic jug (Photo: AP)

Israeli archaeologists find ancient jewellery

Israeli archaeologists have discovered a rare trove of 3,000-year-old jewellery near the ancient city of Megiddo.

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Cars over six years old are currently required to get a Warrant of Fitness every six months (file pic)

Changes to WoF system being considered

Significant changes to how often vehicles are required to undergo warrant of fitness checks are being considered.

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West Indies' Darren Sammy en route to a career best score (Reuters)

Samuels and Sammy give West Indies life in second test against England

A century from Marlon Samuels dragged West Indies back into the second test.

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Camper are still seeking their first offshore leg win

Bold tactics pay off for Camper with Team New Zealand

A bold decision to split from the field has paid off for Chris Nicholson’s Camper.

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Heidi Klum and Harvey Weinstein kicked off the bidding at the event (Photo: Reuters)

Stars raise millions for AIDS research at charity ball

Stars turned out to raise millions for AIDS research at a glitzy charity ball in Cannes, France on Thursday night.

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Supporters of former prime minister Ahmed Shafiq celebrate in Cairo (Photo: Reuters)

Egypt election results deeply divided

A divisive showdown in elections yesterday has dismayed many Egyptians, who fear a return to the regime days.

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Chennai Super Kings thrashes Delhi Daredevils to reach IPL final, Murali Vijay smashes century

Murali Vijay hit 113 from 58 balls to guide Chennai Super Kings into the Indian Premier League final.

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Billy Slater, left, was once again sublime for the Storm

Melbourne Storm too classy for Brisbane Broncos in NRL

Melbourne outplayed Brisbane as they powered to a 34-10 NRL victory.

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Chiefs' Sonny Bill Williams in high spirits after the win (Photosport)

Sonny Bill Williams' house burgled as Chiefs battled Bulls

Sonny Bill Williams starred in the 28-22 win but returned home to find his house had been robbed.

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Inglis ripped the Raiders defence to shreds at ANZ Stadium

Rabbitohs make it four on the trot after NRL win over Raiders

South Sydney's Queensland Origin stars helped the Rabbitohs to their fourth straight NRL victory.

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The blaze is being treated as suspicious (file pic)

Suspicious fire in Christchurch mall

Fire Safety is investigating after a blaze at a charity shop in the New Brighton Mall in Christchurch this morning.

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The demolition of the cathedral began in March (file pic)

Protest march against cathedral demolition

Christchurch residents opposed to the demolition of the iconic cathedral will take their message to the streets this afternoon.

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Colin Mathura-Jeffree and Tamati Coffey at the campaign launch (Photo: Facebook/WTF)

Kiwi celebrities stand up for gay rights

Dozens of kiwi celebrities have put their names behind a campaign that stands up for gay rights.

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Iran's chief negotiator Saeed Jalili addresses a news conferences in Baghdad (Photo: Reuters)

Atomic agency finds nuclear traces at Iran bunker

Inspectors have located radioactive traces at an Iranian underground bunker, the UN atomic agency said yesterday.

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Maritime NZ welcomes sentences for Rena captain and officer

The sentences of the skipper and navigation officer of the Rena are being welcomed by Maritime New Zealand.

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Only one Queensland fruit fly was found during the scare (file pic)

Fruit fly restrictions lifted in Avondale

People in Avondale are now allowed to moved fruit and vegetables freely, after officials declared the fruit fly threat over.

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The Dragon capsule is moved in position for docking with the International Space Station (Photo: Reuters/NASA)

Capsule arrives at space station in historic first

The privately bankrolled Dragon capsule made a historic arrival at the International Space Station yesterday.

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VIDEO: Highlanders hold out to beat Blues

The Highlanders held steady to beat the Blues at Eden Park tonight 27 to 20 in their round 14 Super Rugby clash.

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Six-wicket bag for Patel in county cricket

Occasional New Zealand spinner Jeetan Patel's second innings six-wicket haul has Warwickshire poised for a win in their English county cricket championship clash against Surrey at The Oval.

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Black Sticks to get gauge on Olympic build-up

The New Zealand women's hockey team will get a good indicator during a six-Test Asian tour of how they are progressing ahead of the London Olympics.

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VIDEO: Classy Hurricanes thrash Rebels

The Hurricanes delivered the 80-minute game they'd been threatening all season in destroying the Melbourne Rebels 66-24 in a Super Rugby annihilation at Westpac Stadium in Wellington.

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Kiwi rowers closer to Olympic dream

Kiwi double scullers Fi Paterson and Anna Reymer finished second in their heat, to go straight through to their A-final.

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VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Blues Vs Highlanders, Super Rugby 2012

Blues V Highlanders, Super Ruby 2012 – video, live updates, highlights and commentary.

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Chennai Super Kings one win from hat trick

Defending champions the Chennai Super Kings are just one win away from a hat trick of IPL titles, after smashing the Delhi Daredevils overnight.

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Kiwi group ReQuest woo Jennifer Lopez

The all-New Zealand hip-hop group ReQuest has performed to a worldwide television audience of 40 million, alongside Jennifer Lopez on the final of American Idol.

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Angry Aussie father disowns criminal son

An Adelaide father has lashed out after his son was jailed for nearly six and a half years for a drug-fuelled rampage.

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Chinese pensioner a protest of one

A Chinese pensioner armed with homemade petrol bombs has brought a multi-million dollar building project to a standstill by staging a unique one man protest.

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Return of Chch Press newspaper

Central Christchurch is getting a major kick-start this weekend with the return from the suburbs of the Christchurch Press newspaper.

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2000 rally to save cathedral

Questions are being raised over whether yesterday's 5.2 magnitude earthquake in Christchurch might affect the confidence of insurance companies, and the city's rebuild.

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59 domestic and international flights affected by fog at Auckland Airport

Fog has severely disrupted flights in and out of Auckland Airport.

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Groundings stats reveal Rena-like disasters narrowly avoided

A 3 News investigation into maritime safety has uncovered almost 500 serious incidents involving commercial vessels in the past two years.

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The Grey review

Reviewed by Kate Rodger.

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Fatal crash in Maramarua

One person has died in a serious crash on State Highway Two in Maramarua.

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Problems hit navy's sub in chopper search

Problems with the navy's remotely operated submarine have delayed the search of a deep North Canterbury lake for a missing helicopter and its pilot.

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Obese UK woman cut out of house

Emergency workers who needed to take an obese teenager from her home to a hospital in Wales had to break through a wall of the residence to get her out and into an ambulance, officials said Friday.

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VIDEO: French Open 2012 favourite Rafael Nadal looks to make history

World number two Rafael Nadal headed to the French Open looking for a record seventh title.

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VIDEO: Li Na looks to defend French Open title in 2012

The race for the women's French Open title looks to be a close one with a number of players in good form.

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VIDEO: Barcelona's Pep Guardiola's reign ends with 14th trophy in four years

Lionel Messi gave them a 3-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao in coach Pep Guardiola's final match in charge.

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VIDEO: Roy Hodgson hopes racism will not happen at Euro 2012

Roy Hodgson will start his first match as England manager against Norway.

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Rena owners also to blame - seafarers

The owners of the Rena should share the blame for the disaster that led to two Filipino seamen being jailed, says a Philippines-based seafarers group.

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VIDEO: Loeb ahead in Rally of Greece

Sebastien Loeb claimed the lead in the Rally of Greece.

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VIDEO: Usain Bolt wins Golden Spike 100m

Jamaican world record holder Usain Bolt laboured to victory in the men's 100 metres.

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THE NATION: Expert accountant analysis of Budget

Jo Doolan, a senior partner at Ernst and Young, says this year’s Budget is squeezing the last bit of toothpaste from the tube – attacking small things like paperboys and baches.

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VIDEO: LA Kings take to the ice ahead of the Stanley Cup Final

The Los Angeles Kings took to the ice for practice after booking their place in the Stanley Cup final.

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Labour's alternative Budget - Parker

Labour Finance spokesman David Parker says Labour’s Budget would be “more focused on growth”.

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English defends Budget on The Nation

Finance Minister Bill English told The Nation this morning this year’s Budget was a “moderate” one, without “any dramatic push anywhere in particular”.

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Clement hunting for funding for new film

Jemaine Clement, one half of musical comedy duo Flight of the Conchords, is on the hunt for funding to make a new feature film.

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Asahi queries Independent Liquor price

Japanese drinks company Asahi Group Holdings is reported to be renegotiating the $1.5 billion it paid for New Zealand's Independent Liquor last year.

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New Jersey man charged with murdering New York boy Patz in 1979

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Christchurch aftershock knocks confidence

Finance Minister Bill English says the attitude of insurance companies will determine whether or not a 5.2 earthquake in Christchurch on Friday has an impact on plans to rebuild the city.

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VIDEO: Barcelona beats Bilbao 3-0 for Copa Del Rey final

Barcelona provided manager Pep Guardiola with the perfect send-off by thrashing Athletic Bilbao 3-0.

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Fog causes problems at Auckland Airport

Fog has been disrupting flights in and out of Auckland Airport.

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NZ role in radio telescope an opportunity

Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce says the selection of New Zealand as a co-host for the world's largest radio telescope is an opportunity for business.

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Kiwi rowers set new World record

Julia Edward and Louise Ayling have set a new world record at the rowing World Cup in Lucerne, Switzerland.

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Israeli archaeologists find ancient jewellery

Israeli archaeologists have discovered a rare trove of 3,000-year-old jewellery near the ancient city of Megiddo.

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Changes to WoF system being considered

Significant changes to how often vehicles are required to undergo warrant of fitness checks are being considered.

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Samuels and Sammy give West Indies life in second test against England

A century from Marlon Samuels dragged West Indies back into the second test.

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Bold tactics pay off for Camper with Team New Zealand

A bold decision to split from the field has paid off for Chris Nicholson’s Camper.

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Stars raise millions for AIDS research at charity ball

Stars turned out to raise millions for AIDS research at a glitzy charity ball in Cannes, France on Thursday night.

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Egypt election results deeply divided

A divisive showdown in elections yesterday has dismayed many Egyptians, who fear a return to the regime days.

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Chennai Super Kings thrashes Delhi Daredevils to reach IPL final, Murali Vijay smashes century

Murali Vijay hit 113 from 58 balls to guide Chennai Super Kings into the Indian Premier League final.

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Melbourne Storm too classy for Brisbane Broncos in NRL

Melbourne outplayed Brisbane as they powered to a 34-10 NRL victory.

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Sonny Bill Williams' house burgled as Chiefs battled Bulls

Sonny Bill Williams starred in the 28-22 win but returned home to find his house had been robbed.

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Rabbitohs make it four on the trot after NRL win over Raiders

South Sydney's Queensland Origin stars helped the Rabbitohs to their fourth straight NRL victory.

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Suspicious fire in Christchurch mall

Fire Safety is investigating after a blaze at a charity shop in the New Brighton Mall in Christchurch this morning.

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Protest march against cathedral demolition

Christchurch residents opposed to the demolition of the iconic cathedral will take their message to the streets this afternoon.

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Kiwi celebrities stand up for gay rights

Dozens of kiwi celebrities have put their names behind a campaign that stands up for gay rights.

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Atomic agency finds nuclear traces at Iran bunker

Inspectors have located radioactive traces at an Iranian underground bunker, the UN atomic agency said yesterday.

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Maritime NZ welcomes sentences for Rena captain and officer

The sentences of the skipper and navigation officer of the Rena are being welcomed by Maritime New Zealand.

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Fruit fly restrictions lifted in Avondale

People in Avondale are now allowed to moved fruit and vegetables freely, after officials declared the fruit fly threat over.

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Capsule arrives at space station in historic first

The privately bankrolled Dragon capsule made a historic arrival at the International Space Station yesterday.

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Schapelle Corby could be out by 2015

Convicted Australian drug smuggler Schapelle Corby’s sentence will end on September 20 2017.

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Plays of the Week: Friday May 25, 2012

The best in sporting action, it’s Sports Tonight’s Plays of the Week.

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Wade leads Heat to win over Pacers

Dwayne Wade led the Miami Heat to a 105-93 game six win over the Indiana Pacers.

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Some "sugar babies" are paid up to $14,000 a month by rich, normally older men

Sugar daddies website heads to UK

An American website that helps so called “sugar daddies” find “sugar babies” has crossed the Atlantic to Britain.

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Rugby World Cup boosted Auckland spending by $500 million

An economic report has found Auckland city benefited from $512 million spending because of the Rugby World Cup

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Gwaze jury sent home for weekend

The jury deciding the case of the Zimbabwean accused of sexually violating and murdering his 10-year-old niece has been sent home for the weekend.

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Do we have a problem with sideline abuse?

Parents' behaviour on the sidelines

Last weekend a father ran onto the field at a school rugby game, grabbing the ref by the throat.

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Police say the identity of the skeleton is a mystery

Skeleton remains a mystery

Police are not sure who the Port Waikato skeleton is, but think she did not wash up on the shore.

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More than 1000 teachers could lose jobs

About 1,100 teachers could lose their jobs as a result of changes suggested for the education system.

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Mountain biking youngster eyes World Cup glory

Kiwi mountain biking sensation Anton Cooper's gearing up for another tilt at World Cup glory.

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The Mystics and Tactix face off again this weekend (Photo: Photosport)

Tactix await Mystics' new manoeuvres

Now it's out there, netball fans are keen to know if the Mystics will employ 'the chairlift' this weekend.

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Ma'afu Fia prepares to battle All Black Woodcock

Ma’afu Fia's battle with Tony Woodcock could provide a match highlight tomorrow night.

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Bulls match doubles as Messam milestone

Liam Messam is unwanted by the All Blacks selectors, but he remains a favourite son of the Chiefs.

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Sabrina is now being cared for by the Wellington SPCA

SPCA finds pure-bred stray cat

Sabrina the Persian tortoiseshell is recovering from an ordeal experienced by few pampered purebreds.

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Market update: Friday May 25, 2012

An update on the markets with ASB Securities.

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Sonny Bill Williams takes the ball up under plenty of attention (Photosport)

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Chiefs edge Bulls 28-22 in bruising battle

Reds V Reds, Super Rugby 2012 - video, live updates, highlights and commentary, Round 14 action from Waikato Stadium.

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Gina Rinehart is worth around $37 billion (Photo: AAPONE)

Australian mining magnate becomes world's richest woman

Australian mining magnate Gina Rinehart has more than tripled her wealth in the last year.

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Football star's rape conviction dismissed

A former US high school football star has had his rape conviction dismissed, after his accuser admitted she lied

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Meeting over Christchurch cathedral

Anglican officials today met with the people who want the Christchurch cathedral to stay.

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Prime Minister John Key says he didn't claim the rebate when he was a paperboy

Budget cancels tax credits for young workers

Budget 2012 may be remembered as the paperboy budget, with the government accused of pinching from 12-years-olds.

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'I'm no hero' - fire fighter who saved boy

The fire fighter who saved a toddler from a burning house in Invercargill says he is not a hero

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Intermediate schools could be badly affected by the Budget

Intermediate schools a casualty of Budget

Principals and the PPTA say intermediate schools will be a casualty of this year's Budget

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Students protesting today outside the Langham hotel

Student protests won't make a difference - Government

Student protests continued today over National's Budget, but it may not make a difference.

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Rena captain and officer sentenced to 7 months jail

Rena’s captain and the navigational officer have been sentenced to seven months each in prison.

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Max Payne 3 review

As far as story-driven single player shooter experiences go, it demands to be played through at least once.

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Only one fruit fly was found in Avondale

Fruit fly transport ban lifts tomorrow

The fruit and vegetables transport ban in Avondale will be lifted in tomorrow morning

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New Zealand House in central London has been flagged for $150 million upgrade paid for with the proceeds of asset sales

Bill's Budget blunder - central London makeover?

The Budget has revealed plans to upgrade New Zealand’s High Commission in central London and use money from asset sales to do so.

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Green Party co-leader Russel Norman (AAP)

National ignoring public on asset sales - Greens

The Greens say National are ignoring the public over the partial sale of state assets and bullying submitters in the select committee process.

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Swimming New Zealand chief executive Mike Byrne resigned today (file)

Swimming NZ chief executive resigns

Swimming New Zealand CEO Mike Byrne resigned today after a critical review of the sports organisation.

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Police blockade Papua New Guinea's parliament

Police in Papua New Guinea blockaded Parliament on Friday.

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The protestors stood outside the High Court in Wellington for 90 minutes

Wellington Urewera protest shows 'solidarity'

A group of 20 protestors gathered outside the High Court in Wellington today in a bid to show their solidarity against the Urewera ‘terror raids’ and yesterday’s court decision in Auckland.

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Facebook shares have dropped in price since the IPO

Facebook investors could be compensated

Morgan Stanley may compensate retail investors who overpaid when they bought Facebook's stock in Friday's IPO

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The new measure is an effort to curb violent gun crime (file pic)

Venezuela's public areas to be gun-free

The Venezuela government has prohibited people from possessing guns in public places.

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Second-hand smoke has beene stimate to kill around 300 people in New Zealand annually (file pic)

Young still exposed to second-hand smoke

Young New Zealanders have become less exposed to second-hand smoke in their homes, research has found.

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Google has logged more than 2.5 million requests in the past 11 months

New Google data shows Microsoft's piracy problems

Google has been receiving a number of complaints about websites infringing on Microsoft's copyrights.

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The quake measured 5.2 on the Richter scale (file pic)

Large quake shakes Christchurch

A 5.2 magnitude quake has struck in Christchurch.

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SpaceX Dragon commercial cargo craft as it approaches the International Space Station

Private supply ship flies by space station in test

The world's first private supply ship flew tantalisingly close to the International Space Station on Thursday.

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An Egyptian woman shows her ink-stained finger and her identity card after casting her vote (Reuters)

Brothership claims lead as Egypt vote count begins

Mohammed Morsi has been encouraged to advance a runoff vote after polls have showed him leading Egypt's presidential election.

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Currently a person can have $210,000 in assets and still receive subsidised rest-home car (file pic)

Grey Power slams new aged care law

Grey Power is accusing the government of rushing through changes to the way long term aged care is funded.

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A total of 1856 New Zealanders died in bomber operations (file pic)

Veterans off to London for bomber command memorial

World War II veterans will be traveling to London for the unveiling of a Bomber Command Memorial in June.

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The Defence Force personnel arrived in Syria this week (file pic)

NZ sends six military observers to Syria

Six Defence Force personnel have joined the United Nations Supervision Mission in Syria.

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NZ's Grant Bowler to play Burton opposite Lohan

Outrageous Fortune star Grant Bowler will play Richard Burton opposite Lindsay Lohan's Elizabeth Taylor, according to reports.

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The zebra and parrot apparently like riding in the truck (file pic)

Zebra, parrot in drunk driver's truck

An man stopped outside a bar with a small zebra and a parrot in his truck has been charged with drunken driving.

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Police closed the road as a result of the crash (file pic)

Woman killed in Kawakawa crash

An elderly woman is dead after a two-car crash this morning north of Kawakawa in the Bay of Islands.

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Sleeping Dogs 101 trailer

Four minute trailer for upcoming open-world Triad game Sleeping Dogs.

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David Beckham shows off his footballing musical skills

VIDEO: Full David Beckham TV ad, plays Beethoven with football and drums

Watch the video for the full TV ad from David Beckham.

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Will Smith and Martin Lawrence in Bad Boys 2

Will Smith wants Bad Boys 3

Will Smith and Martin Lawrence are keen to reunite for a third Bad Boys movie - as soon as they find the perfect script.

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John Key and Bill English yesterday (Jared Mason)

Experts applaud tobacco tax hike

Experts have backed the Government's move to radically increase excise tax on tobacco over the next four years.

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Old School to enter Guy Movie Hall of Fame

The stars of bawdy comedy classic Old School are to be inducted into the Guy Movie Hall of Fame at next month's Spike TV’s Guys Choice Awards.

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John Kirwan linked to Blues coaching role

One of Auckland’s favourite sons could be returning to these shores to coach the struggling Blues next season.

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It's an underwhelming budget from a largely underwhelming Finance Minister - and that's just how he wants it

Robbing the paper boys to pay the Bills

No one walks away from this budget without getting hit in some way. No matter how small - we've all gone backwards. Even the fancy guys with the planes get hit. All two of them. I bet Sir Peter Jackson is struggling to cope.

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A director of failed finance company has pleaded guilty (file)

Finance company director admits guilt

A director of failed Auckland finance company Belgrave Finance has pleaded guilty to 23 charges connected to the collapse of the company.

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Super rugby preview: Top six tussles key to weekend

The competition-leading Stormers will take on the sixth-place Sharks and the second-place Chiefs will play the fourth-place Bulls.

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Prime Minister John Key is proud of the Budget (Photo: Jared Mason)

Key `hugely proud' of the Budget

As protesters chanted "stop the war on the poor" outside Auckland's Langham Hotel, Prime Minister John Key was inside telling a business audience he was hugely proud of Thursday's Budget.

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New NZ link to Aussie political scandal

Another New Zealand link to the scandal dominating Australian politics has emerged, with a newspaper reporting that a prostitute who claims to have had sex with MP Craig Thomson is a Kiwi.

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Civilization 5: Gods & Kings preview

Conrad Reyers has a play with Civilization 5: Gods and Kings

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Tower appoints Sealord boss to board

Insurance company Tower has appointed Sealord boss Graham Sturt and accountant Stephen Smith to its board.

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Students protesting last night in Auckland

Students need protest lessons from Greeks, says English

Finance Minister Bill English has brushed off student protesters, saying they "need some Greeks to show them how to do it".

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Activist and former Green Party member Sue Bradford is on the front line of today's protest

VIDEO: Protest at Key's post-Budget speech

Protesters gathered this morning outside the central Auckland hotel where Prime Minister John Key is giving a post-Budget speech.

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Deputies scuffle during a session in the chamber of the Ukrainian parliament in Kiev (Reuters)

Ukraine parliament descends into brawl

Things may be heating up in New Zealand's Parliament over the zero Budget but events here are nothing compared to what is happening in the Ukraine.

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Rocky Elsom cut from Wallabies

Waratahs captain Rocky Elsom has been cut from the Wallabies squad.

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Students on minimum wage will be affected (file)

Budget hurts working school kids

Protests are continuing following yesterday's Budget, which is being dubbed “zero growth" and "zero hope" by the opposition.

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Bach tax to earn $25 million

Among those affected by yesterday’s Budget are bach-owners.

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The Rena captain (above) and navigational officer both have name suppression

Crown outlines Rena case ahead of sentencing

Crown lawyers have been outlining their case against the captain and navigational officer of the container ship Rena at the Tauranga District Court this morning.

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The men thought it was a purse (file pic)

Crooks make mistake of biblical proportions

Two Pennsylvania men mistook a woman's Bible carrying case for a purse when they tried to snatch it from her.

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Dr Selina Tusitala Marsh (Photo: Brian Croxford)

Olympic nations gather to share poetry

Poetry at Parnassus will feature poetry from each of the 204 nations competing in the London 2012 Olympic Games.

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A three-year-old is in critical condition after the fire (Photo: Dwayne Carey, Cue TV)

Toddler critically injured in house fire

A three-year-old boy is in a critical condition after being pulled from a burning house in central Invercargill on Friday morning.

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Many schools now ban afterparties (file pic)

Ball season renews teen alcohol debate

High school ball season has officially begun, with some schools nationwide holding their annual balls over the past three weekends.

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McLaren Formula One driver Button (Reuters)

Jenson Button fastest in second practice at Monaco GP

Jenson Button posted the fastest time in a rainy second practice at the Monaco Grand Prix.

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Armed offenders squad officers (file pic)

Drink rules tightened for armed offenders squad

An off-duty police officer had drunk five pints before responding to a fatal hostage siege in Opunake.

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Meagan Good will only end celibacy on wedding night

Actress Meagan Good is planning to make sure her wedding night is extra special - by swearing off sex until the big day.

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The Kenyan player in question hasn't been named (Reuters file)

Kenya cricket boss: Player suspected of fixing

A Kenyan player is being investigated by the ICC on suspicion of fixing in two international games.

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Folic acid in bread: What’s best for baby?

New research out this week suggests the benefits for newborns extend beyond reducing neural tube defects.

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Eben Etzebeth, left, has performed in Super Rugby this year (photosport)

Heyneke Meyer picks rising star Eben Etzebeth for camp

Heyneke Meyer included giant 20-year-old lock Eben Etzebeth in a 42-man squad.

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Tower lifts first half profit 83 percent

Tower boosted first-half profit 83 percent after the costs associated with the Canterbury earthquakes and policy contract liabilities fell.

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Pep Guardiola embraces his crown jewel Lionel Messi (Reuters)

Pep Guardiola aims to end Barcelona reign with Copa del Rey final win

Barcelona can cap four illustrious years under Pep Guardiola with a 14th trophy in the Copa del Rey final.

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Brown knew immediately it was hers (file pic)

Woman finds bike she lost in 1970

The little girl thought she had lost her new bike forever when she tumbled off a rickety bridge 42 years ago.

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A woman walks past SPLA-N fighters munitions and weapons captured from Sudan's Armed Forces (Reuters)

Cluster bombs threaten civilians in Sudan

Less than a year after the birth of an independent South Sudan, fighting with its neighbour Sudan is escalating.

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Howard Webb stands over Cristiano Ronaldo (Reuters file)

Referee Howard Webb urges players not to fake injury

Faking injuries on the pitch could jeopardise treatment for players says referee Howard Webb.

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A man shouts slogans during a protest outside headquarters of Spain's fourth largest bank Bankia in Madrid (Reuters)

Spain injects €9 billion into Bankia

The Spanish government has announced it's injecting another €9 billion into its nationalised bank, Bankia.

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The Government says it wants to improve early childhood education (file)

Government ponders preschool changes

The Government has released a report on ways to improve early childhood education a day after the Budget froze parent subsidies.

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England soccer coach Roy Hodgson (Reuters)

No language barrier for new England coach

One thing working in the new England coach's favour - finally there's no language barrier.

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Queen Vic's diaries go online

Queen Victoria could never have imagined it of course, but her diaries are now available to read online.

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Bobby Womack is cancer-free

Soul legend Bobby Womack has been given the all-clear after undergoing cancer surgery on his colon.

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Greece will probably keep the euro (file)

NZ dollar rises on sign of European unity

The New Zealand dollar gained after Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti said Greece will probably keep the euro, easing concerns about the fragility of Europe.

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Sharon Stone's attorney fires back at 'absurd' lawsuit

Sharon Stone's attorney has hit back at the former nanny who is suing the actress for wrongful dismissal, calling the lawsuit "absurd".

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Five changes to Highlanders for Blues match

Highlanders’ Head Coach, Jamie Joseph, has named his team to play the Blues at Eden Park.

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The cows knocked overf beer cans and lapped up what spilled

Cows crash party, drink all the beer

A roving group of cows crashed a small gathering in a Massachusetts town and bullied the guests for their beer.

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Kathryn Bigelow meets Bin Laden hunt chief

Filmmakers Kathryn Bigelow and Mark Boal had a secret meeting with a military boss involved in the assassination of Osama Bin Laden while researching their upcoming movie about the operation.

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Kanye West premieres film at Cannes

Kanye West took over the Cannes Film Festival in France on Wednesday night by screening his new movie at a pop-up pyramid in a parking lot.

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Developing nations say the industrialised world should bear the brunt of the emissions cuts

Rich-poor divide reopens at UN climate talks

UN climate talks ran into gridlock Thursday as a widening rift between rich and poor countries risked undoing some advances.

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Motorists are asked to be careful, especially on the Hamilton side (file pic)

Diesel spill atop Kaimais

An eight-kilometre diesel spill is causing trouble for motorists on State Highway 29, at the top of the Kaimai ranges.

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Emma Stone lands special MTV Movie Award

Actress Emma Stone is set to be honoured with the inaugural Trailblazer Award at the 2012 MTV Movie Awards next week.

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Maori MPs criticise Urewera judge

Maori MPs are condemning the judge who handed down jail sentences on Tuhoe activists.

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Will Smith slapping Ukrainian reporter Vitalii Sediuk

Will Smith kiss reporter apologises

The man who attempted to kiss Will Smith at the Moscow premiere of Men In Black III has apologised to the actor.

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Protesters march in a demonstration against tuition fee hikes through the streets of Montreal (Reuters)

700 arrested in student fees protest

Nearly 700 people were arrested after a protest in Quebec erupted into another night of violence.

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Gary Oldman to star in Robocop remake

British actor Gary Oldman has signed up to star in the remake of cult 1987 action movie Robocop.

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Iran's chief negotiator Saeed Jalili (Reuters)

Nuclear talks with Iran set to resume next month

Tough negotiations between Iran and world powers over Tehran's nuclear program ended Thursday with a plan to meet next month.

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Lady Gaga at arriving at Don Muang Airport in Bangkok (AAP)

Lady Gaga insults Thai fans with tweet

Lady Gaga infuriated fans in Thailand on Wednesday by inadvertently insulting the country's reputation with an off-colour comment on Twitter.

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Police are investigating a crash in Rangiora (file)

Teenager dies in Rangiora car crash

A car crash near Rangiora has left one teenager dead and another seriously injured.

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Caleb and Candra Pence kiss as the tornado bears down (supplied)

VIDEO: Wedding goes on, despite tornado

"I don't know how on earth I will ever top this," said wedding photographer Cate Eighmey.

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Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland (Reuters)

Angry Rory McIlroy makes poor start BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth

Unfancied pair Peter Lawrie and David Drysdale lead the BMW PGA Championship.

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Sir Elton John scraps shows after hospitalisation

Sir Elton John was hospitalised in Los Angeles on Wednesday after falling ill with a serious respiratory infection.

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McCully pushes for UN Security seat

Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully has met with US Secretary of State Hilary Clinton in Washington DC.

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Opportunity catches its own late-afternoon shadow in a view eastward across Endeavour Crater (NASA)

Mars rover snaps its own shadow

NASA's rover on Mars showed off its playful side by snapping a picture of its own shadow.

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Doctors say children are confusing the tiny, brightly coloured packets with candy (file pic)

Kids mistaking detergent for candy

Doctors say children are confusing tiny, brightly coloured detergent packets with candy and swallowing them.

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Finance Minister Bill English (Photo: Jared Mason)

Economists don't believe Budget forecasts

Economists say the Treasury's budget forecasts are too optimistic and they doubt economic growth targets will be met.

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Texan jailed for al-Qaida links

Bujol was convicted in November on charges of attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organisation.

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Romney running mate search enters audition phase

Mitt Romney's vice presidential search has entered a new phase: auditions.

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A man walks through the financial district in the City of London (Reuters)

Britain's double-dip worse than expected

Britain's double-dip recession is worse than first thought, according to a report released today.

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The skipper of container ship Rena, which ran aground off Tauranga is due to be sentenced tomorrow (MNZ)

Rena skipper to be sentenced

The skipper of container ship Rena, which ran aground off Tauranga is due to be sentenced today.

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NZ getting 'poorer as a nation'– David Parker

Finance Minister Bill English is promising more than 150,000 new jobs in the next four years – but where are they going to come from?

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Wheels took on blades and the wheels won

VIDEO: Rally car V helicopter in Chopper Chase Race

The race featured an AGL Action Rescue Helicopter and a Proton rally car on an airport runway.

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Cooper Vuna on his way to the tryline for the Rebels (NZN file)

Rebels want fast start against Hurricanes

After claiming the scalps of the Crusaders and the Force, the Rebels can break new ground in Wellington on Saturday.

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‘A sensible Budget’ - Bill English

Finance Minister Bill English’s 2012 Budget has not been overly inspiration; it has been called “departure lounge”, “drab” and “penny-pinching”.

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VIDEO: Great Britain women's bikini Olympic volleyballers play at Houses of Parliament

Great Britain's women beach volleyball team were at the Houses of Parliament in London confirming they will be wearing bikinis at the London Olympics.

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A man with very poor eyesight has been caught driving (file)

'Blind' man caught driving again

A Hamilton man classified as too blind to do community work has been told he'll be jailed next time he's caught driving.

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Simon Child got scoing underway (Photosport file)

Black Sticks smash india despite illness

The Black Sticks Men have started the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup with a 5-1 win over India in Ipoh, Malaysia last night.

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A girl has taken children on a joyride (file)

Girl takes under-fours for joyride

The mother of an 11-year-old girl who took four siblings, all under the age of four, on a joyride is unlikely to face charges.

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