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Paedophile Capill denied parole
The Parole Board believes former Christian Heritage Party Leader Graham Capill is still a risk to the community.

Brisbane, Gold Coast hit by floods
Storms have dumped tonnes of water on to Queensland in the last three days.

All you need to know about Delhi - Day 9
Two of New Zealand's gold medallists from four years ago look to go back-to-back later tonight.

Snow falling in Waikato, Bay of Plenty
The icy southerly sweeping up the North Island has brought snow to the hills around Waikato and the Bay of Plenty and in some paddocks.

Kiwis in action - Day 8
Competition schedule for New Zealand athletes on the seventh day of the Delhi Commonwealth Games on Monday, October 11:

<i>Sideswipe:</i> Surely not
Alistair Bailey of Whitianga enjoyed some well-prepared bread from Mr Burns at Glastonbury in the UK.

Lotto Powerball jackpots to $27m
Lotto Powerball has jackpotted to $27 million - potentially the biggest individual prize in New Zealand Lotteries' history.

<i>Richard Loe</i>: Timing all wrong for Boks to play political game
It was interesting to hear Graham Henry say that Australia will be the All Blacks' biggest competition for the World Cup.

Boys save dad after roof shock
Two young brothers are being hailed as heroes after they rescued their dad from a DIY disaster.

Len Brown: 'What an amazing result'
After winning today's Super City election, Len Brown declared he wants to build a city on rapid transit, which would encourage economic growth.

Left-leaning council for Len Brown
The first Auckland Council has been decided, and it has a centre-left look about it, which will make life easier for Super Mayor Len Brown.