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Doodle 4 Google winner announced

The New Zealand public has chosen the winner of the Doodle 4 Google 'I love football' competition.

Chryslers, Jeeps recalled over brake problems

Tearful woman recounts fatal fall

A witness to a bridge-swinging event where an 18-year-old student fell to her death broke down in tears while giving evidence in court today.

Super-size burger 90kg

Apple claims biggest leap in technology with iPhone 4

A sleeker, faster fourth-generation iPhone has been hailed as the "biggest leap" since the original.

Enlightened practices make for points of difference

Grape grower reviews structure

Non-residential building work hits six-year low

Man charged with Tauranga murder

A man has been charged with murder after the body of a woman was found in a Tauranga house last night.

UN proposes Palmer to head Gaza inquiry

Former New Zealand prime minister Sir Geoffrey Palmer has been suggested to lead an inquiry into the raid on a Gaza-bound flotilla a week ago.

The gold mine that swallowed a town

Australia's biggest gold mine - visible from space and is even said to influence the weather - is set to expand.

Yachting: Team NZ through to final

F&P: Back from the brink

Did the banks give F&P a rough ride?

Identity thieves set up page on Bebo

Speed crackdown is the ticket - police

A holiday weekend crackdown on speeding may be extended across the year after a big drop in accidents, with one fatality so far.

All Blacks: Richie to ponder after Cup

Richie McCaw has revealed staying in New Zealand is a strong possibility after the World Cup.