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Majority expect big GST impact on household spending - survey
Businesses are concerned that the GST rise will dampen down already weak consumer confidence.
Rugby: Stags hold on to Ranfurly Shield
Southland have given the people of the embattled province some much-needed cheer with a rousing Ranfurly Shield defence against Auckland
Carter back at work and back in firing line
Now that Chris Carter is well enough to be back at work at Parliament, the Labour organisation is making plans for him to front up and explain his actions and face possible expulsion from the party.
NRL: We've made our own luck says Anasta
Sydney Roosters captain Braith Anasta says his side has made its own luck to stay alive in the race for the NRL premiership.
Motorsport: IndyCar star to drive at Bathurst
Australian IndyCar driver Ryan Briscoe will compete at next month's Bathurst 1000 V8 Supercar event.
Detainees still on Villawood rooftop
Nine detainees on the roof of Villawood detention centre in Sydney's west have continued their protest overnight.
Carter: 'I'm still a Labour MP'
Te Atatu MP Chris Carter has returned to Parliament and says he still considers himself a Labour MP, despite leader Phil Goff saying he has been expelled from the caucus.
Ranfurly Shield: Southland vs Auckland
Keep up to date with all the action in tonight's Ranfurly Shield clash between Southland and Auckland in Invercargill.
Basketball: NBA trial for Penney
World class New Zealand shooter Kirk Penney is on the verge of a long-awaited return to the NBA.
Surviving whales relocated by road
More than 40 of the 80 pilot whales stranded at Spirits Bay have died and the rest will have to be relocated by road because of rough weather conditions.
'Unprecedented' mass whale stranding - DOC
DOC staff are scrambling to get enough help to save up to 30 whales still stranded at Spirits Bay, north of Kaitaia. At least 43 have died.