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Kiwi accused of $20 million fraud gets new lawyer

The New Zealander accused of taking more than $20 million from Queensland Health has changed his defence lawyer.

A machine gun is seen on an armoured vehicle in front of Bayero University in Nigeria's northern city of Kano (Reuters)

Nigeria: Gunmen kill 3 people 'resting under tree'

Police say gunmen have shot dead three people in a major northern Nigerian city where sect attacks have claimed more than a hundred lives.

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The AYEBRO NZ Hip Hop top 5 - May 28, 2012

Every week the folks at AYEBRO ponder over the finest New Zealand hip hop tracks and post their top 5 up here, fresh off the wires.

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Rusty Griffin, 22, a member of the Norwich University Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Question and Allies Club, speaks at oldest private military academy in the US (Reuters)

Gay students graduate openly at military academies

Gay students at America's military service academies are wrapping up the first year when they no longer had to hide their sexual orientation, benefiting from the end of the "don't ask, don't tell" policy that used to bar them from seemingly ordinary activities like taking their partners openly to graduation events.

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One person suffered serious injuries after a ladder collapsed within seconds of them climbing on it (file)

Trade Me ladder causes injuries

A ladder that collapsed like "plasticine" has prompted a probe into safety claims made by online traders.

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New Zealand kayaker Lisa Carrington (Photosport file)

Carrington edged for World Cup gold

The K1 200m world champion was just pipped for gold at canoeing's World Cup by Natasa Douchev-Janics.

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Tropical Storm Beryl strengthens, nears US coast

Tropical Storm Beryl is approaching hurricane strength as it moves closer to the southeastern US coast, where it is expected to make landfall in hours.

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New Zealander Marina Erakovic (Photosport file)

French Open challenge awaits Erakovic

New Zealander Marina Erakovic faces a tricky opponent in her opening round match of the French Open at Roland Garros.

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Chiefs co-captain Craig Clarke (Photosport file)

Clarke re-signs with Chiefs

Chiefs co-captain Craig Clarke has signed a new deal with the Hamilton-based Super Rugby franchise until the end of next year.

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Key question at climate talks

Another round of UN climate talks closed without resolving how to share the burden of curbing man-made global warming, mainly because countries don't agree on who is rich and who is poor.

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The school says the childcare centre owes them rent

Childcare centre evicted over unpaid rent

An Auckland early childcare centre has been evicted because of a legal wrangle with the school next door over unpaid rent.

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Kiwi zombie game lurches from strength to strength

Jose Barbosa talks to Dean Hall, the ex-pat New Zealander behind the game mod taking over the world and forcing the industry to take a deep, hard look at itself.

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Police keep guard during the Urban Beach Weekend on Miami's South Beach (Reuters)

Miami police kill naked man found eating victim's face

A naked man has been shot to death by Miami police after he was found eating another man's face.

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Red Bull's Sebastien Loeb on way to the rally win (pic supplied)

VIDEO: Loeb like Greece lightning in Acropolis Rally

Sebastien Loeb produced a faultless display on the final day of the Rally of Greece.

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Labour wants a review of the country's coastal shipping rules following the sentencing of Rena crew(NZN)

Labour calling for review of shipping rules

Labour wants a review of the country's coastal shipping rules, following the jail sentences handed to Rena crew members

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Australia's Prime Minister Julia Gillard (Reuters)

Gillard battles new leadership speculation

Australia's Prime Minister Julia Gillard is trying to hose down speculation of yet another leadership challenge.

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David Tamihere appearing on TVNZ's Sunday programme (TVNZ)

David Tamihere appears in court

Convicted killer David Tamihere was in court this morning on a charge of breaching his parole conditions.

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Beyonce comeback concert draws US first lady Michelle Obama

US First Lady Michelle Obama showed her support for Beyonce on Saturday by attending her second comeback concert in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

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Sean 'Diddy' Combs laughs off $2 millon giveaway

Sean 'Diddy' Combs has laughed off rumours he was planning to give away US$2 million during a visit to a strip club weekend, insisting the stunt was a joke.

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Britney Spears' fiance 'so proud' of her X Factor role

Britney Spears' fiance Jason Trawick has publicly declared his love and support for the singer in a personal video message posted online.

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Derek Round to be farewelled today

Veteran journalist Derek Round, who was murdered in his Whanganui home, will be farewelled in Wellington today.

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VIDEO: Luke Donald back at number one with PGA win

Briton Luke Donald strolled to a seemingly effortless four-stroke victory in the PGA Championship at Wentworth.

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Jesse Sergent finishes third in Giro d'Italia time trial

After 20 days of racing on the Giro d'Italia, Kiwi cyclist Jesse Sergent dug deep to finish third on the final stage's individual time trial.

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England's Tim Bresnan nabs a wicket (Reuters)

VIDEO: West Indies Day 3 collapse sets up Day 4 England win

West Indies' top order crumbled to be 61-6.

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NZOG wants to create a three-to-four well drilling opportunity in New Zealand (file)

NZ Oil and Gas to operate Kaheru

New Zealand Oil and Gas is taking a 60 percent interest in the "highly prospective" Kaheru prospect inshore at Taranaki.

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Endland's captain Andrew Strauss (Reuters)

England all out for 428, leads West Indies by 58

Captain Andrew Strauss was dismissed for 141, caught behind off his West Indies counterpart Darren Sammy after a 303-ball innings.

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Prime Minister John Key says he would support a bill to legalise gay adoption (file)

Prime Minister supports gay adoption

The Prime Minister says he would support a bill looking to legalise gay adoption through its first reading in parliament.

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Global warming winner: Once rare butterfly thrives

Global warming is rescuing the once-rare brown Argus butterfly, scientists say.

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Soldiers from the US Army's 1st Battalion, 41st Infantry Regiment, Task Force Bulldog in eastern Afghanistan (Reuters)

NATO disputes report of casualties in airstrike

The US-led coalition has disputed reports that eight civilians, including children, were killed in a NATO airstrike in a remote part of eastern Afghanistan.

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The Caring Counts report has found carers in residential facilities or providing home care earn an average of $14.50 an hour

Calls for higher pay for aged care workers

The Human Rights Commission is calling for higher pay for aged care workers.

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The New Zealand dollar rose to 75.72 US cents at 8am

NZ dollar rises as Spain eyes ECB finance

The New Zealand dollar has gained on speculation Spain may tap European Central Bank funding to bail out the recently nationalised lender, Bankia SA.

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"We may be on the cusp of some very real disasters that have nothing to do with whether the elephant survives, or a cheetah survives, but if we survive" - Leakey

Scientist: Evolution debate will soon be history

Richard Leakey predicts scepticism over evolution will soon be history.

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Triple world champions Eric Murray and Hamish Bond (file pic)

VIDEO: World Cup Gold for rowers with Olympics looming

Triple world champions Eric Murray and Hamish Bond showed they are still the crew to beat at the London Olympics.

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By 2026 more than 45 percent of people aged between 0 and 14 years old will be of Maori and Pacific Island descent (AAP)

Pasifika students at risk - Education Review Office

Pasifika students are still most at risk of not achieving in New Zealand schools according to the Education Review Office.

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Younger members of the National Party are pushing for law reform which would allow gay couples to adopt children (file)

Young Nats support gay adoption

Young members of the National Party are pushing for law reform which would allow gay couples to adopt children.

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The Kokako is officially listed as an endangered species

New Zealand has failed on environmental promises - WWF

A new report released by the World Wildlife Fund claims New Zealand has failed to follow through on key environmental commitments made at the original Earth Summit .

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Government could introduce R plates

Restricted drivers may have to display an R plate in a Government move to reduce the road toll.

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Alex Pledger drives past the defence for the Pirates (Photosport)

VIDEO: Auckland Pirates win Kiwi NBL title

The Auckland Pirates have been crowned national basketball champions for the first time in only their second season as a franchise.

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Nepalese Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai (Reuters)

Nepal PM calls new elections for November

Nepal's prime minister called new elections for November after the term of the Constituent Assembly expired at midnight Sunday without political leaders completing the task of writing a new constitution.

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Ryan Archibald scored first for the Black Stcks (file pic)

Black Sticks unbeaten, roll Pakistan 3-1

The New Zealand men's hockey team maintained their 100 per cent record at the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup in Malaysia with a 3-1 win over Pakistan.

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Iraqi soldiers stand at attention during a ceremony at Shalamcha border crossing, in Iraq's southern province of Basra (Reuters)

Millions in global aid for Iraq sits unspent

Outside the crumbling elementary school, goats feed on trash strewn across the front yard. Inside, the ceiling is rotting, toilets don't work and students scrunch hip-to-hip behind narrow desks.

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Vatican in chaos after butler arrested for leaks

The Vatican's investigation into the source of leaked documents has yielded its first target with the arrest of the pope's butler.

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WWF report 'misleading' - environment minister

The Government says New Zealand can hold its head high at the earch summit this year, despite a critical report

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American Andy Roddick shows frustration and devastation during his first round exit from the French Open (Reuters)

VIDEO: Andy Roddick has shock exit from French Open

Andy Roddick, another major champion, lost 6-3, 6-3, 4-6, 6-2 to Nicolas Mahut.

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Ireland's Prime Minister Enda Kenny (Reuters)

Irish PM calls for EU fiscal treaty support

Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny has made a nationally televised appeal to voters to support the European Union's fiscal treaty in a referendum this week, warning that rejection would send the signal that Ireland was not serious about tackling its deficits and was no longer a secure member of the euro currency.

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Red Bull's Mar Webber out in front (Reuters)

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