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Mum and daughter crushed to death - inquest

A young mother and her five-week old baby girl were crushed to death by a falling building as they shopped in Christchurch city centre, a coroner's inquest has been told.

Wintry blast expected later this week

A cold snap is expected to hit the country at the end of the week to remind New Zealanders that winter is not quite over.

Teen unemployment 'ticking time bomb': Labour

Labour would turn dole payments into apprenticeships subsidies to tackle youth unemployment rates, leader Phil Goff said today.

Boy sent to get petrol returns with stolen truck

When a Christchurch woman sent her teenage son to get petrol for her car he came back with a stolen truck, a court has been told.

Wellington man lay dead 'since last year'

A Wellington man found dead in a council flat is thought to have lain dead for up to a year without anyone knowing.

NZ Afghan base 'home to CIA spies'

A US Chinook helicopter flies over the border area between Afghanistan and Pakistan. (REUTERS...

NZ Afghan base 'home to CIA spies'

A new book on the war in Afghanistan reveals that the base which has long housed New Zealand soldiers carrying out reconstruction and aid work is also home to covert operatives from America's Central Intelligence Agency.

Waihopai trio face $1.2m in damages

Three men who sabotaged a radar dome at Marlborough's Waihopai Valley spybase in 2008 should be liable to pay damages of $1.2 million, according to a High Court decision.

Man charged with medal thefts

A New Zealand man who flew back from Australia voluntarily to face charges of stealing more than 800 medals from Waiouru Army Museum made a brief appearance in court today.

Courier firm quiet after toddler hit by van

The courier driver who ran over a Hawke's Bay toddler yesterday is still working for the company with extra support today.

Three more quakes in Canterbury

Canterbury has been shaken by three shallow earthquakes.

Lomu to step in ring for charity

Jonah Lomu, seen playing for North Harbour against Manawatu in this September 2006 file photo,...

Lomu to step in ring for charity

Jonah Lomu was among several rugby and league legends confirmed today for a charity Fight for Life boxing event in Auckland on December 3.

Athletics: Willis eases into world champs semifinals

New Zealand athlete Nick Willis easily qualified for the semifinals after finishing second in his heat of the 1500m at the world championships in Daegu, South Korea, today.

Rugby: Sonny Bill backtracks on contract talk

Sonny Bill Williams: 'I don't want to make a hasty decision'

Rugby: Sonny Bill backtracks on contract talk

High-profile All Black Sonny Bill Williams won't make an announcement on his immediate playing future until after the World Cup and says "all options" are still open to him, including a move overseas.

New twist in Moroccan deaths

New twist in Moroccan deaths

Neighbours heard a "furious argument'' before the wife of a Christchurch-based man fell to her death from the third floor of a Moroccan holiday apartment, a British newspaper has reported.

Victim's family reject murder accused's claim

Victim's family reject murder accused's claim

The family of a New Zealand man killed in a Thai hotel have angrily rejected claims he pulled a knife on his accused murderer and demanded sex after the pair smoked marijuana.

Kiwi comedian appears in court

Comedian and TV personality Mike King appeared in court today charged with driving a Harley Davidson motorbike while suspended.

Rugby: McCaw disappointed Cooper escapes censure

Richie McCaw says he was disappointed but not surprised Quade Cooper escaped censure for his knee to the head of the All Blacks captain on Saturday night.

Happy Feet ready to ship out

Happy Feet is shipping out tonight.

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