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Louisa Wall back in Parliament
The Electoral Commission has declared Louisa Wall as Darren Hughes' replacement in Parliament. Mr Hughes resigned last month amidst a police investigation into a sexual complaint made against him by an 18-year-old student.
Waka 'will put Maori up in lights'
Politicians have defended a planned $2 million plastic waka as a "spectacular" addition to Auckland's waterfront. It will be erected on Auckland's waterfront, close to Queen's Wharf for the Rugby World Cup in September.
Honeymooning couple attract disasters
A honeymooning pair claim to have run into not one, but six natural disasters as they followed their itinerary around the globe.
Queensland 'on road to recovery'
Queensland's recovery has taken giant strides forward after a summer of floods and Cyclone Yasi, teh state premier says.
Nothing amiss in woman's death - police
Police say there does not appear to be any foul play involved in a death of a woman in west Auckland earlier today.
$1m winner two numbers shy of $28 million
The man doesn't normally play Lotto but was attracted to buy a ticket by last week's big jackpot.
Watchdog probes UFB fibre barriers
The Commerce Commission wants to look at potential barriers to end-user uptake of ultra-fast broadband.
English told quit over 'epic' SCF bill
Labour has called the Govt's revised $1.2b South Canterbury Finance bill a "disaster of epic proportions", saying Finance Minister Bill English "grossly mishandled" the situation and should resign as a result.