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Red zone re-opens after 5.1 aftershock
Buildings in Christchurch's red zone will be inspected this morning after a large 5.1 aftershock rattled the city.
Key will 'gong' $5m quake donor
Wealthy American philanthropist Julian Robertson has given $5 million towards the Christchurch earthquake relief fund.
NZ media blatantly 'prejudice' against Israel - Israeli paper
An editorial in an Israeli newspaper editorial has slammed NZ's media as having "blatant prejudice" against Israel
Israelis 'were just backpackers'
The young Israelis at the centre of suspicions of spying and attempted passport fraud were merely...
<i>Jim Eagles:</i> Fly to Auckland, then catch a bus
If you're looking for a cheap holiday in New Zealand then Auckland is the place to go.
Audrey Young: Pacific party sets tone for better relations
As John Key prepares for a White House visit next week, New Zealand's Pacific role is growing in value.
Paul Holmes: Heavy-handed case all about police ego
Christchurch cops are refusing to admit they've completely stuffed up their treatment of an autistic man.
Economy shows surprising muscle
GDP growth twice as strong as forecasters picked despite earthquake
SFO lays 90 fraud charges in LWR collapse
The SFO probe into the collapse of Canterbury clothing maker LWR has resulted in criminal charges being laid against its director Kenneth James Anderson and one other.
Pest-proof fences 'of limited value'
Protective-barrier model is expensive and its success rate is unclear, researchers say.
Man with 'skinhead' tattoo wants taxpayer help to remove it
Ex-inmate says a fresh face could help him start a new life but he needs $2500.