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A severe heavy rain and gale weather warning is in place for much of the country as widespread flooding affects farmers. More

1. Flood threat in Hutt Valley

Just days after Mideast peace talks began in Washington, the first major crisis is already looming. More

1. Four Israelis killed on eve of peace talks

A disabled jet from a somewhat disabled political regime parked in disabled area. More

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Saturday's earthquake could prove to be the tipping point for some businesses already squeezed by the recession, a Christchurch… More

1. video Christchurch earthquake: Boy survives fall in lucky escape (2:25)

Many central city businesses cannot open until the damage from the earthquake is fully assessed, and some workers are worried… More

1. video Geologists assess impact of Christchurch earthquake (2:02)

In Christchurch, everyone has a story to tell. When the quake hit at 4.30am on Saturday, many turned to social media. Read… More

Graham Henry looks set to promote a couple of his young stars to the starting line up against the Wallabies in Sydney. More

1. photos All Blacks' Tri-Nations triumph (18 photos)

The speed with which infrastructure can be restored will be key to how the economy fares in the aftermath of Saturday's… More

1. video Christchurch earthquake: Where to get water (0:59)

Apple had over a million users signed up to its musical… More

1. Apple refreshes entire iPod range

They say that in politics timing is everything. In… More

1. video Fire breaks out in quake-ravaged city (1:45)

Turners and Growers says it is not interested in buying South Canterbury Finance's apple business. South Canterbury Finance… More

1. Key confident the Government can afford SCF payout

You have kept up with your mortgage diligently during the past two years, maybe even paying off more than you have to. Or… More

1. Code contradictions

You would think it would be a fairly clear cut case ... More

1. Authority upholds sackings for dangerous driving and cannabis

When Bill Milnes got fired from his retail job during the recession of the early 1990s he thought his world had come to… More

1. 'Smiling assassin' targets rich immigrants

Japanese rider Shoya Tomizawa died from injuries sustained in a crash in the San Marino Moto2 grand prix on Sunday. More

The Fourmyula, who's song Nature was voted the greatest New Zealand pop song ever, will be inducted into the New Zealand… More

1. A winning Fourmyula

1. photos Mark Hotchin's $30m mansion (9 photos)

Peru's attractions extend far beyond a mountain-top Inca ruin, writes Chris Reed. More

1. South America: Backpacking with baby

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1. Hong Kong: Tourism keeps fish tradition alive in Tai O

Seafood is the mainstay at a restaurant which is as much a part of Auckland's history as its building. More

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