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Plain-speaking Englishman moves to top job at Fletcher

Fifty dead lambs found on Tasmania farrm

Report recommends raising wage, parental leave

Increasing the minimum wage and paid parental leave to a minimum of 18 weeks are recommended in a report on how New Zealand can improve the quality of life for children.

Presbyterian faction urges vote against same-sex marriage

Appeal over Urewera Four's conviction begins

Wellington man sentenced for tax evasion

Rare right whale spotted in Auckland harbour

Radio host 'thrilled' after ban for Nazi insult to Assange's mum

Teen stabbed father after instruction to clean room