New plan to break welfare trap
Australians who have been on welfare for long periods could soon see an overhaul of their payments under changes to be called for by the federal government.
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Clark's decision not easy
Clark's decision not easy
Comment: Helen Clark did not lightly enter the contest to become the UN Secretary-General and she is not going to quit lightly, NZ Herald political editor Audrey Young writes.
Third typhoon in a month hits Taiwan
Third typhoon in a month hits Taiwan
Strong wind and rain lashed Taiwan as the third typhoon to hit the island this month made landfall, injuring more than 30 people, ripping signs off buildings and knocking down trees.
'Disgruntled' lawyer shoots 9 in Houston
'Disgruntled' lawyer shoots 9 in Houston
A Houston lawyer whose business was struggling opened fire on morning commuters, injuring at least nine people before being shot dead by police, authorities say.
Clark losing support for top UN job
Clark losing support for top UN job
Former NZ leader Helen Clark is losing support in her historic bid to become the first woman to head the UN, but has no plans to quit the race.
'Shock' stopped officer seeking help
'Shock' stopped officer seeking help
A junior Navy officer who alleges she was sexually violated by a superior says she was in too much shock to scream for help.
Clinton and Trump clash over race and economy
Clinton and Trump clash over race and economy
Democrat Hillary Clinton accused Republican Donald Trump of having a long history of racist behaviour during a heated presidential debate that could reshape the 2016 campaign for the White House.
Jail for violent offender
Jail for violent offender
A knife-wielding man who paraded around in public with his shirt off, challenging people to fight him, has been jailed for nearly two years.
Witnesses sought after alleged sexual assault
Witnesses sought after alleged sexual assault
Police are investigating the alleged sexual assault of a woman near Waikato Hospital in Hamilton, early Monday morning.
Dunedin date for Jethro Tull
British rockers Jethro Tull to play Dunedin show
British band Jethro Tull have included a Dunedin date as part of New Zealand tour next year.
Protesters target Lions' match after acquittal
Protesters target Lions' match after player's acquittal
Protesters are targeting a Lions' match this Friday over Wellington Rugby's decision to keep a contracted player acquitted of a violent attack.
Man confesses to mall shooting
Man confesses to mall shooting
A 20-year-old man has been charged with five counts of first-degree murder after confessing to a shooting rampage at a mall in Washington last weekend, prosecutors say.
Water plumes from Jupiter moon
Water plumes from Jupiter moon
There's evidence of water vapor plumes rising from Jupiter's moon Europa, a finding that might make it easier to learn whether life exists in the warm, salty ocean hidden beneath an icy surface.
Dwindling doctors struggling to cope
Dwindling doctors struggling to cope
Only 30 doctors remain in rebel-held eastern Aleppo, where they are in dire need of medical and surgical supplies to treat hundreds of wounded people among a trapped population of 300,000, Syrian doctors say.
The English exam no one wants to do
The English exam no one wants to do
Data shows a paper asking students to respond to "unfamiliar texts" was the most unpopular of all three English exams on offer at NCEA Level 2 last year, even among high-achieving kids.
Colombia accord signed
Colombia accord signed
Colombia's president and a Marxist rebel leader used pen made from a bullet to sign an agreement ending a 53-year war that has killed 250,000 people and made the nation a byword for violence.
High-flyers duck for cover in drug sting
High-flyers duck for cover in drug sting
Some rich and powerful Aucklanders are ducking for cover and seeking legal advice, worried they are linked to an alleged celebrity cocaine drug ring.
Cash cards for migrants in Turkey
Cash cards for migrants in Turkey
The EU has launched a programme to issue monthly electronic cash grants to benefit a million refugees in Turkey, as part of a deal under which Ankara will curb the numbers trying to enter Europe.
First TV debate: the stakes are enormous
First TV debate: the stakes are enormous
Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump will face off for the first time in a presidential debate today that could rank as one of the most watched, highly anticipated political showdowns in US history.
Fishing reserve approved for harbour
Fishing reserve approved
The Minister for Primary Industries has approved a customary fishing reserve in Otago Harbour following an eight-year consultation and proposal process.