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New figures surprise injured brothers
The Defence Force has paid out half a million dollars to other claimants during the 16 years that two badly injured brothers have been fighting for compensation.
![Kia ora: National Park](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Kia ora: National Park
Chill out where high adventure and relaxation go hand in hand, writes Elisabeth Easther.
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Are pundits deciding Labour's leader?
The Australian media elected Tony Abbott as prime minister in the weekend. Is the NZ media doing the same here with the leader of the Labour Party, asks Bryce Edwards.
![Overweight chef gets reprieve](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Overweight chef gets reprieve
A South African immigrant who faced deportation for being clinically obese says he'll be allowed to stay in NZ for another 23 months.
![Shearer: 'Pettiness' of politics was boring](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Shearer: 'Pettiness' of politics was boring
David Shearer says the point-scoring and "pettiness" of politics was boring and beneath him.
![Northland: Dwarfed by immensity](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Northland: Dwarfed by immensity
Torn between a high-rise holiday and jungle, Tim Roxborough found both in one place.
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America's Cup: 'Insane' speeds predicted
Landmark speeds upwards of 50 miles an hour are on the cards when the America's Cup finals get underway tomorrow morning.
![Waikato: Natural highs around Taupo](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Waikato: Natural highs around Taupo
Donna McIntyre joins BMX champs Sarah Walker and Laura Smulders on a thrill-filled road trip.
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Preserve our precious land
Dionne Christian explores how we can help our natural wonderlands for Conservation Week.
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Kiwi views on the Aussie election
New Zealanders could be forgiven for not realising that Australians go the polls tomorrow following a marathon, and sometimes farcical, election campaign.
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Dunne awaits probe on email access
United Future leader Peter Dunne hopes a new investigation will reveal exactly who accessed his email records during the GCSB leak inquiry.
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NZ to look at UK's victims' advocate
NZ could follow Britain's lead and appoint a Victims' Commissioner, but the Justice Minister said the move would have to make a real difference.
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NZ assisted Fiji on SIS raid: Peters
Winston Peters claims the Government co-operated with Fiji's military regime when the SIS "raided" a NZ-based member of Fiji democracy movement.
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Clark had 'no role' in Shearer exit
Rumours are circulating again about the role Helen Clark had in moves to roll David Shearer as Labour's leader just before he resigned.
![Big chill traps hundreds at skifield](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Big chill traps hundreds at skifield
Ski workers set off explosives on Mt Hutt to prevent avalanches and clear the way for hundreds of stranded people to get off the mountain early this morning.
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Skiers stuck on mountain
Ski workers are setting off explosives on Mt Hutt this evening to prevent avalanches and clear the way for more than 300 stranded skiers to get off the mountain.
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Quake anniversary: Claims remain incomplete
About 5000 Canterbury earthquake claims remain incomplete, unresolved or not scheduled for completion, according to figures from the Insurance Council of New Zealand.
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Wow'd by wearable art
Whether you're a creative crafts person or more of a crazy cougar, it's hard not to be drawn to Wellington this month for the World of Wearable Arts shows.