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Quake city demolition too slow, expert warns
Disaster expert suggests speeding up demolition to hasten recovery with rolling teams working every day
Catch me if you can: Illegal downloaders
When the fangs are bared in the latest US episode of Anna Paquin's True Blood, Bernie will be watching within a few hours.
Crisis to rival 2008 credit crunch if US debt talks fail
Higher interest rates and an economic shock could be in store for Kiwis if US debt crisis talks fail.
Steve Deane: Third time lucky as Tupou fires up
It's fair to say the third coming of Bill Tupou has been more impressive than the first couple.
Rugby: Southland hang on to Log o' Wood
Southland successfully defended the Ranfurly Shield with a gutsy win in the wet to beat Counties Manukau 22-14 at Rugby Park in Invercargill.
Live scoring: ITM Cup, NRL
nzherald.co.nz brings you live coverage of tonight's matches from the ITM Cup and NRL.
Quake CBD demolitions in full swing
Demolition work is being carried out on around 100 buildings in quake-stricken Christchurch's central business district red zone, but there is much to do and safety is top priority, says CERA.
NZ film selected for Venice Film Festival
New Zealand feature film The Orator (O Le Tulafale) has been selected to premiere in competition in the Orizzonti (New Horizons) section of the 68th Venice International Film Festival.
Minister: Paper's quake reporting 'irresponsible'
Gerry Brownlee has slammed a newspaper report a decision about orange zoned land in Kaiapoi is due next week...