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Court awards costs against doctor
The Court of Appeal has ordered a doctor who complained that a lawyer had conducted a campaign to discredit him to pay the lawyer's costs.
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Labour pledges compensation for Pike families
The Labour Party has pledged to pay compensation to the families of the men killed in the Pike River mine disaster. Audio
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One In Five for 15 September 2013
Katy Gosset is learning to talk with her hands - tackling this country's third official language. Here in New Zealand, sign language is spoken by about 24,000 people including deaf, hearing impaired… Audio
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Gold mine owner feels the pinch
As the price of gold continues to tumble, the Australian owner of New Zealand's largest gold mine is considering cutting capital spending and imposing a wage freeze on its workers.
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The band plays on: Titanic violin for auction
A violin thought to be the one played by the band leader of the Titanic as it sank is genuine, according to a seven-year investigation by auctioneers.
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Bain transcript with Binnie released
David Bain told a judge who wrote a report on his compensation claim that his family meant everything to him and he did not kill them.
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Napoleon's Kremlin letter sells at auction
A 200-year-old letter written by Napoleon Bonaparte in which he vows to blow up the Kremlin has been sold at auction for €150,000.
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Vanuatu officer arrested in over alleged police mutiny plot
Vanuatu police have arrested a Senior Inspector, Ron Tamtam, who was wanted since last weekend. Senior Inspector Tamtam is among a group of top officers facing a charge of inciting...
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Morning Report: local papers
Wednesday's headlines: Schoolgirl who had a rash at 3pm, was dead by 5pm; severe hailstorm in Christchurch; Govt accused of having ''covert agenda'' to impose user-pays education.
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Fiji Trades Union Congress condemns Fiji Labour Party practices
The President of the Fiji Trades Union Congress has joined with others to condemn the Fiji Labour Party and its practices. Daniel Urai says the party has lost its multi-racial...
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Crown clarifies PM's water claim comment after criticism
Government lawyers have hit back over a claim the Crown acted in bad faith when Prime Minister John Key discussed the outcome of the Waitangi Tribunal hearing into water rights.
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Jury hears of conflicting statements from crime scene
A court has heard a police statement made by the man accused of shooting Feilding farmer Scott Guy dead which contradicts trial evidence given earlier by the dead man's sister.
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Police transcript reveals Ewen Macdonald lied to police
Audio 15 Jun 2012It's been revealed in court the man accused of killing Feilding farmer, Scott Guy, misled the police about arson attacks on his brother-in-law's property. Audio
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PM signals Govt might not sign SkyCity deal
The Prime Minister has signalled the Government might not sign a deal with SkyCity to build a new convention centre until the Auditor-General's Office has finished its investigation into the matter. Audio
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Virtual World with Jules Older
Audio 23 May 2012Yahoo CEO Scott Thompson's resignation after it was revealed he'd faked his college transcript; Hewlett-Packard is about to eliminate 30,000 jobs, basically due to bad company decisions; and is Google… Audio
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Greens say Minister should act on ACC recording
The Green Party says the Minister for the Accident Compensation Corporation should take action now over a recording of a meeting between corporation staff and claimant Bronwyn Pullar.
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Italian cruise ship captain 'turned too late'
Italian media are reporting the captain of the capsized cruise liner Costa Concordia has admitted making a navigation mistake.
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Morning Report: local papers
Friday's headlines: Solid Engery holds public meetings over mine safety concerns; Couple describes terrifying escape from blaze; Rebels motorcycle gang moves in on Christchurch.
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Police delay enforcing search warrants over teapot tape
Police are holding off enforcing search warrants on four media organisations until after a High Court hearing on Tuesday. Audio
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Key files complaint with police over tea party recording
John Key says he is taking a stand against what calls tabloid-style, covert media tactics and has laid a formal complaint with police following his cafe meeting with ACT candidate John Banks. Audio
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Herald on Sunday won't publish 'tea party' transcript
Audio 14 Nov 2011The National Party is considering its legal options after a recording of a conversation between its leader, John Key, and the Act candidate, John Banks, was handed to the Herald on Sunday. Audio
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Tofilau Eti Alesana
Audio 5 Aug 2011Born in American Samoa in 1924, Tofilau Eti Alesana was Samoa's prime minister for several months in 1982 and from April 1988 to November 1998, when he also held the Foreign Affairs portfolio. Ian… Audio
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Dr Ludwig Keke recalls Hammer deRoburt
Audio 5 Aug 2011Nauru's current ambassador to Taiwan, Dr Ludwig Keke, served as Parliament's Speaker and Deputy Speaker, and was an associate of President deRoburt. He was interviewed by Michael Powles in 2011. Audio
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Judge rules Nixon testimony can be made public
Secret testimony by former US President Richard Nixon on the Watergate scandal can be made public. Nixon testified for two days in California in June 1975, 10 months after his resignation.
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NZ not satisfied with Thai hotel deaths statement
The Minister of Foreign Affairs says there has still been no significant explanation for a string of tourist deaths at a Thai hotel, including that of New Zealander Sarah Carter.