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Man who shot undercover cop to be sentenced next week
The man who shot an undercover cop three years ago will be sentenced next week for his drug operation.
Jennifer Curtin: Australian Labor leadership dramas leave lessons for NZ
Labor Party politics in Australia can be a nasty and nail-biting business. The final episode between Julia Gillard and Kevin Rudd, played out over the past 48 hours, reveals this to be the case.
DHB pays out over student's death
The family of Zachary Gravatt, who died of meningococcal disease at Auckland City Hospital, have received a payment "in recognition of their losses".
Govt announces Chch rebuild funding
The Government will pay $2.9 billion towards Christchurch city centre's $4.8 billion post-earthquake big ticket blueprint projects, it's been announced today.
Peter Lyons: Resurgent US economy will bring pain for us all
A resurgent American economy would have a major impact on New Zealand, writes Peter Lyons. The events of the past few weeks provide a taster.
Snap happy over coffee
Living’s photographers Doug Sherring and Michael Craig played with Instagram photos of some of the best spots in the CBD for Sunday brunch. Words by Danielle Wright.
Waikato: Postcards from Taupo
Destinations Donna McIntyre has plenty to write home about after a weekend on the lake.
Te Ara Moana: Now you sea me
Auckland's coastal waters are perfect for kayaking as Elisabeth Easther discovered on a recent visit to Te Ara Moana - The Sea-Going Pathway.
Slowly into the future with UFB
Ultra-fast broadband is spreading, but where are the customers? Anthony Doesburg reports.
Chch rebuild: Who picks up the tab?
The results of crunch talks over who pays for what in Christchurch city centre's post-earthquake blueprint projects will remain secret until next week.
Shelley Bridgeman: The dangers of school pick-up
At 3pm every weekday it’s a circus outside most primary schools in the country as parents vie for a parking space so they can collect their children.
Private college faces probe
A private college in central Auckland, Hygiene College, is being probed for allegedly offering fake job offers to international students.
Wellington: Capital take on burgers and beer
Wellington's food festival is a treat for the palate. Don Kavanagh reports.
Coromandel: Meals on wheels
The food on the Hauraki cycle trail was worth dismounting for, says Nadia Lim.
My happy place: Dayne Laird - Matariki constellation enthusiast
My happy place is seeing the Matariki constellation rise for the first time in the Maori New Year.
It's a cruisy life in Hamilton
Elisabeth Easther revisited her hometown for a refreshing outdoor experience.
Four of the best Hamilton hikes
Hamilton's river and gardens put you in the mood for wonderful walking It's a 45-minute walk around Hamilton Lake.
Concert review: Killing Joke, The Studio
It wasn't the confrontational and ritual-like concert Killing Joke were renowned for in their early years.
Young driver pleads for fair go
Hope Appleton is pleading to be let off a curfew on restricted driving licence holders, rather than risk walking home alone from work after midnight.
Migrant employers could face deportation for exploiting workers
Migrant employers who exploit foreign workers could face deportation under a law change proposed by Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse.