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Key will 'gong' $5m quake donor
Wealthy American philanthropist Julian Robertson has given $5 million towards the Christchurch earthquake relief fund.
The climate dissenter holds his ground
Despite weather extremes, an Auckland climate scientist is unconvinced about the role of human-induced global warming.
Winter blast set to continue today
Don't expect a let up in the cold winds and heavy snow blasting the country, warns the Metservice. Much colder air was expected to move onto southern New Zealand this afternoon...
Wild weather out there? Your comments
MetService has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Auckland and Northland tonight.
John Roughan: Courage beyond the volcano
Four times in the past week, I have put my life in the hands of Air New Zealand's decision to fly under an ash cloud.
Building bridges across the gender pay gap
An Italian study backs up Alasdair Thompson's claim that women take more sick leave due to their periods, but experts say the reasons behind gender-related pay inequality go much deeper.
ERA rules that quake affected boss must pay
A worker who hasn't been paid after his employer's business was shut down by the Christchurch earthquake has been awarded nearly $5000 in unpaid wages by the Employment Relations Authority.
Rugby: Crusaders' home for 2012 still in doubt
The All Blacks are booked to play a test in Christchurch next year, but that match and the Crusaders' home fixture list remains in limbo.
Insurance industry facing a climate of fear
Floods, hurricanes, droughts - will climate change mean more wild weather ahead? That's a risk the insurance industry is taking very seriously, reports Peter Huck.
Christchurch shelters send pets north
Overflowing Christchurch animal shelters are sending ownerless pets north in the hopes of finding them new homes.