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Man alleged to have threatened to kill John Key awaits verdict
A jury has been reassured about the state of mind of Mark Stafford Feary after it asked a question during verdict deliberations in court.
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Auckland beauty queen crowned Miss Universe NZ
Amidst a sea of sparkles and hairspray, the winner of Miss Universe New Zealand was crowned on Saturday night.
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Beauty and charm
Some of the country's most beautiful women donned bright smiles and designer gowns as they vied to be crowned Miss Universe New Zealand last night.
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One night in Rimutaka Prison
Herald reporter Derek Cheng spends a night in Unit 11 at Rimutaka Prison, the country's first unit built from old shipping containers.
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Soccer: Ryan Nelsen answers your World Cup questions
"Most of my teammates read comic books and would not even know what political science means", says political science scholar Ryan Nelsen.
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Wellington: Forgotten treasure
Diana Clement wanders off a Wellington street and into New Zealand's tumultuous history at the National Archives.
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More floods possible for South Island
Further flooding is possible for the South Island's sodden Waitaki district, where 1000 people remain without drinking water.