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Man attacked by seal

An elderly man is in serious condition in hospital this morning after he was ambushed by a seal at a New Plymouth beach.

My battle with concussion

Growing up playing league in New Zealand, everyone got knocked out at some point. Everyone got concussed. I can't think of a single guy I played with who didn't. You…

'Boob job' holidays lure Kiwi women

Kiwi women eyeing up a pair of new breasts are taking advantage of cosmetic tourism jaunts to the Gold Coast where they pay just half of the domestic price and recover…

Dying Fijian can stay here

A New Zealand Fijian family are praising the Government for granting their cancer-affected mother residency which will allow her to die with dignity and among loved…

'Witch doctor' faces jail

A "witch doctor" who conned vulnerable people into giving her £1m to pay for spiritual cures for their serious health problems is facing a substantial jail term.

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Greens focus on teens

Teenagers would get free GP visits and prescriptions under a Green Government, co-leader Metiria Turei revealed this morning.

Business

Tablet slowdown tipped

Global sales of tablet computers are likely to slow this year, hurt in part by saturation and adoption of large-screen smartphones or "phablets", says a market tracker…

Apple bites into music streaming

Apple's US$3 billion ($3.52 billion) purchase of headphone maker and music streaming company Beats Electronics sheds light on a rarely recognised reality in the music…

World

Keeping World Cup fans safe

A mobile scanner designed to spot a 3D-printed plastic pistol hidden under a gunman's clothing is to be used in Brazil after…

Benz vs Ford in mayoral elections

Canadian porn star Nikki Benz has formally announced her plans to run against scandal-ridden Toronto mayor Rob Ford in the October mayoral elections.

Technology

Being neighbourly

A new Kiwi website is helping people take a leap of faith to connect with their neighbours.

Being there

Just over a week into his big OE, Jake Green is having the time of his life.

Apple's streaming a worry

Musicians are worried that Apple's push into streaming music will pay far less in royalties and will turn music buyers into music listeners.

Politics

NZ Budget balancing act on the level

The Government plans to borrow about $75 million a week for capital spending - buying assets that are expected to give long-term benefit to the country, writes Mary…

Rugby

First take: Huge hit fails to save Chiefs

Have the aftershocks stopped in New Plymouth? Not the tremor of the Chiefs losing 33-17 to the Waratahs - that was always a chance with the defending champions battling…

Rugby: Japan stun Samoa in test match

Asian rugby champions Japan stunned Samoa 33-14, registering a record seventh straight Test win to strike a psychological blow before they face the Pacific islanders…

Sport

UFC: Hunt's camp want title shot

Mark Hunt's next fight has been confirmed and his trainer Steve Oliver believes if his charge can beat Roy Nelson in September he deserves a shot against UFC heavyweight…

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