Fatal Te Kuiti crash was 'an accident waiting to happen'

A tragic weekend on Waikato's roads has seen three people killed and four injured in two separate crashes.

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Hamilton learner driver clocked by police travelling at 127kmh in 60kmh zone

A learner driver has been locked up for two nights after being caught driving double the speed limit in wet conditions with passengers.

An officer of the Waikato Road Policing team recorded the man driving 127 kmh in a 60 kmh speed zone in Hamilton on Saturday night.

The road was wet, he was on his learner licence with a passenger and he "wanted to go faster", the officer posted on Facebook.

"Nope. Unacceptable," said the Waikato Road Policing Team Facebook post. "#notinthemoodforboyracers."

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Pedestrian taken to hospital after being hit by car in car park

An 18-year-old woman has been taken to hospital after an incident in a car park left her with moderate injuries to her lower body.

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Cheryl Fernandez-Versini and Liam Payne 'in secret relationship'

Cheryl Fernandez-Versini and Liam Payne are reportedly an item.

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Graeme Hart's $78m superyacht embarks on sea trial

Billionaire Graeme Hart's luxury superyacht Ulysses is heading out on the open seas.

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Five of the worst: Sporting mascots

PINGING - SUNWOLVES: Meet Pinging. The Sunwolves may not have won on their Super Rugby debut on Saturday, but their mascot has certainly made a splash.

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Pilot kicks off drunken bachelor party

The pilot of a Ryanair plane has made an unscheduled landing in Germany to eject members of a British bachelor party - including the groom.

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Former Christchurch rugby player Tyron Davies admits assault in Ireland

A former Christchurch rugby player is awaiting sentence in Ireland after "glassing" a Dublin bar patron.

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What makes someone want to vote for Donald Trump?

I walked out of the Fort Hood Convention into the Texas sunshine.

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Mixed bag from Canterbury Rams at National Basketball League pre-season

Rebounding and greater intensity on defence will be major work-ons for the Canterbury Rams as the National Basketball League season looms.

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Man injured in search and rescue exercise near Nelson

A search and rescue volunteer has been injured while assisting a "patient" during a training exercise in a cave.

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Four stabbed in melee at Ku Klux Klan rally in California

Four people were stabbed, and one of them critically wounded on Saturday in a scuffle between members of the Ku Klux Klan and counter-protesters near a planned KKK rally in Anaheim, California, police said.

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Crusaders lock Sam Whitelock left nursing nasty facial wound

Tawera Kerr-Barlow hasn't been cited for jumping on the head of All Blacks team-mate Sam Whitelock.

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Australian Olympic swimming legend Ian Thorpe felt forced to come out as gay

Australian Olympic great Ian Thorpe says he felt people forced him to come out as gay in 2014.

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Hillary Clinton wins South Carolina primary

US Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton won the South Carolina primary over rival Bernie Sanders on Saturday (US time), propelling her into next week's crucial "Super Tuesday" voting in 11 states on a wave of momentum.

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Japan Sunwolves reveal terrifying Super Rugby mascot

The Japan Sunwolves get their maiden Super Rugby campaign underway on Saturday afternoon, but the team's mascot has gained notoriety on social media for his ... unique appearance. 

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Queensland police officer finds message in a bottle

Have you ever dreamt about the excitement that comes with coming across a message in a bottle that has made its journey half way around the world?

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Oscars 2016: Leonardo Di Caprio's failed Oscar attempts

The Oscars hasn't been kind to Leonardo DiCaprio. Could 2016 be his year?

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Jeremy Brockie secures the match ball with hat-trick for SuperSport United

Jeremy Brockie bagged the match ball after slotting three goals for SuperSport United in South Africa overnight.

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Serious fears for the safety of a Palmerston North woman missing for four days

Family and police fear for the safety of an elderly Palmerston North who vanished four days ago on her way home from a tennis game.

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Chivalry turns women sexist, according to survey

Women who date a sexist, chivalrous bloke risk turning anti-feminist themselves, according to a new study.

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Mitchell Pearce video: Roosters skipper returns to Sydney after rehabilitation stint

A fresh-faced Mitchell Pearce has told a press conference at Sydney airport of his "really challenging" four weeks in an overseas rehabilitation facility.

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Upgraded track around Te Awamutu's Lake Ngaroto opens

A Waikato lake has been attracting around 2000 people a week over summer, so a track upgrade was in order.

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Ministeroni makes New Zealand history

Karen Martyn has claimed a unique part of New Zealand history - she is our first ever "Ministeroni". 

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One seriously injured in Auckland motorway crash

A person is in a serious condition in hospital after an early-morning crash in south Auckland.

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Manly Sea Eagles back banned coach John Hopoate to coach under-12s

Manly Sea Eagles insist John Hopoate will press ahead with his coaching career, as the mentor of the Beacon Hills Bears under-12s side.

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Fire guts Hamilton house while family sleep

A fire roared through a family home in Hamilton on Sunday morning while three people were sleeping. 

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Woman dead in suspected drowning near Ruakaka, Northland

A woman has died in a suspected drowning at a Northland marina on Saturday night.

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The Bachelor says he's just a loveable larrikin looking for love

The new Bachelor, 32-year-old Christchurch film director Jordan Mauger, says he's a "spontaneous larrikin" who is looking for a woman with an "open mind, a passionate drive and a good sense of humour".

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Review: Simply Red surprise in Auckland

As a 25-year-old who is used to concerts with either 20 back up dancers or one woman sitting at a piano, I am maybe not the target audience for a pop-soul band that peaked in the early 90s.

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Huntly's 'save our memorial hall' group intensifying the campaign against council

The group protesting against the demolition of Huntly's War Memorial Hall has stepped up its campaign.

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A woman and child remain in critical condition after a crash killed two people in Te Kuiti

A young girl who survived a fatal King Country crash remains in a critical condition.

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California authorities lead on wild chase by pony dressed a unicorn

California authorities probably thought they were seeing things when a unicorn hoofed it through town, giving them chase. 

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Aging naturally: I've always been glad to be grey...

I was in my thirties when I started to go grey. A white streak appeared at the front of my head like an amazing satin ribbon. I loved it. It was alluring, mystical and bold. Not everyone felt the same way.

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Severe weather watch lifted for Auckland, Northland

Power has been restored and a severe weather watch lifted after rain storms swept the North Island on Saturday night.

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Cheryl Fernandez-Versini and Liam Payne 'in secret relationship'

Cheryl Fernandez-Versini and Liam Payne are reportedly an item.

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3 Reasons Your SEO Efforts Are Failing

Even with an SEO plan in place, there is a good chance it isn't working the way you hoped.

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Pill-testing trial to begin at Sydney music festivals, vow drug expert Alex Wodak

The Australian drug expert who pioneered the nation's first legal injecting centre has put himself on a collision course with the New South Wales government and by vowing to break the law and roll out pill testing at Sydney's forthcoming music festivals.

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Former All Black Brad Thorn cuts ties with David Reid Homes over bad deal

Former All Black Brad Thorn has cut ties with building company David Reid Homes Canterbury after a long ordeal as their public face.

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Surviving tsunami leads to rescues for Tairua woman

A Boxing Day tsunami survivor faced her fear of ocean head-on, going on to save two people from drowning in New Zealand's waters recently.

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Sydney IV.ME clinic closed after client hospitalised

Australian health authorities in NSW have launched an investigation into a national chain of "hydration" clinics after a Sydney woman was hospitalised following an intravenous vitamin "infusion" sold as a miracle hangover cure.

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Rare glimpse at the secrets of Australia's Pine Gap spy base

It's the top secret Australian spy base almost everyone knows exists but very few people get to see.

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Lucky escape for Dunedin house occupants

A Dunedin couch fire started by party-goers spread to a house in which people were sleeping, police said.

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Road to Rio: The underdog Olympics



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Troubled league star Kevin Locke speaks out about 'tough times' battling depression

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An untouched slice of paradise is being eyed for development by iwi

An hour north of Queen Street lies one of the the last untouched beaches in the greater Auckland area. But developers are eyeing up the golden sands of Pakiri, and not everyone is happy about it.

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Kiwi skipper escapes jail despite manslaughter finding

A New Zealand boat captain found guilty of the manslaughter of two passengers on a pleasure cruise in the British Virgin Islands has walked free from court.

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Accused drivers getting off by claiming "I wasn't behind the wheel."

A defence lawyer is claiming a 90 per cent success rate in getting clients off charges of driving involving death or injury - simply by denying they were the driver.

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Editorial: Doctors using Syrian refugees as pawns in health funding ultimatum is shameful

OPINION: Yes, the primary health funding model is flawed - but using vulnerable refugees from the Syrian war as pawns to bargain for more health dollars is unconscionable.

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Chivalry turns women sexist, according to survey

Women who date a sexist, chivalrous bloke risk turning anti-feminist themselves, according to a new study.

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