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Another quake for Hawke's Bay

09/09/2010 16:48:02

Earthquake for Hawke's Bay this afternoon near Porangahau - the same area hit by quake measuring 5.2 earlier in the week

09/09/2010 16:32:02

Tongan Court hears four men plead not guilty to manslaughter over Princess Ashika ferry disaster which killed 74 - adjourned to next month

09/09/2010 16:20:01

Leave alcohol alone if you're pregnant, pleads Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne - 500 babies a year born with foetal alcohol syndrome

Donations rolling in for Canterbury

09/09/2010 15:52:02

Big bucks heading to Canterbury as businesses and other cities rally to support the earthquake-ravaged region with donations

Austrian kidnap victim writes book

09/09/2010 15:52:02

Book tells of rape and starvation as Austrian woman kidnapped and kept in a dungeon by her captor for 8 years tells her horrific story

Central Chch cordon lifts tomorrow

09/09/2010 15:36:01

Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker announces the cordon in the central city will lift tomorrow morning, with only some minor closures still in place

Turner the only change to Wallabies

09/09/2010 15:20:01

Winger Lachie Turner comes into the starting side for the injured Drew Mitchell in the only change to the Wallabies run-on side to face the All Blacks on Saturday.

Chch special needs school burgled

09/09/2010 15:08:01

An earthquake-damaged special needs school in Christchurch was burgled last night, losing laptops and digital video and still cameras

Labour's call for inquiry rejected

09/09/2010 14:52:02

Finance Minister Bill English has rejected Labour's call for an Independent Commission of Inquiry into gvt handling of South Canterbury Finance

North may be rushed in to start

09/09/2010 14:36:01

New recruit Jade North may be rushed into the Wellington Phoenix starting line-up for this Saturday's clash with Sydney FC in Wellington.

Job market leveling out says SEEK

09/09/2010 14:32:01

Latest data from job site SEEK shows applications and ads are down this month, but overall trend is still toward nationwide job growth

Gvt announces new Chch fund

09/09/2010 14:32:01

Community based social services in Chch earthquake zone have a new Gvt fund of $7.5 million to draw from - claims made from next Monday

More St John staff headed for Chch

09/09/2010 14:08:01

As the workload increases at Christchurch welfare centres, St John sends more volunteers and ambulance officers to the quake area

State of Emergency extension

09/09/2010 13:52:02

Following the lead of Christchurch, Waimakariri has extended the State of Emergency until next Wednesday, with areas still under curfew

Post election reflection in Aussie

09/09/2010 13:52:02

Australian Labor and Liberal MPs meeting today to review the election campaign, with veteran pollster's comments still ringing in Labor's ears

Preston rubbed out against Warriors

09/09/2010 13:52:02

Dangerous Titans fullback Preston Campbell has been ruled out of the NRL finals opener against the Warriors on the Gold Coast tomorrow night.

Franks better for the rest

09/09/2010 13:48:01

All Blacks coach Graham Henry says prop Owen Franks is better off for the rest over the past month and will be ready to face the Wallabies in Sydney.

Yankees back to winning ways

09/09/2010 13:44:01

Nick Swisher hit a walk off two-run homer to give the New York Yankees a 3-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles and keep the Yankees in first place in the AL East.

Damning report on state care kids

09/09/2010 13:16:02

According to a report ordered by the Children's Commissioner, children in state care need better initial assessment and care afterward

Back down likely on ACC changes

09/09/2010 13:16:02

Cuts made last year to ACC support and counselling for sexual abuse victims likely to be changed after review and new recommendations

No deferred elections in Chch

09/09/2010 12:52:03

Speculation local body elections in Chch will be deferred because of the quake, is dismissed by Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee

No frills Warriors to test Titans

09/09/2010 12:52:03

The no frills, no stars, no flair Warriors will test the Gold Coast in their NRL finals match on Friday night according to Titans coach John Cartwright.

Quake-safety email advice wrong

09/09/2010 12:28:02

An overseas email gives incorrect information about safety procedures in a quake says Civil Defence - Ministry advises drop, cover and hold

Arise Sir Richard of Weta

09/09/2010 12:20:01

An overwhelmed Sir Richard Taylor, the director and co-founder of Weta Workshops, has received his Knighthood at Premier House today

Abducted boy found in Amsterdam

09/09/2010 12:04:01

Suspicious school principal in Amsterdam noticing a child's expired passport leads police to Australian boy abducted by his mother in 2008

Fatal crash car had been speeding

09/09/2010 12:04:01

Car that crashed at Maramarua killing 3 Gisborne teenagers had been earlier stopped for speeding and driver with restricted licence ticketed

Super League playoff fixtures set

09/09/2010 11:52:02

Wigan will host Leeds in a UK Super League blockbuster while the Celtic Crusaders make their playoff debuts this weekend.

Elections could be deferred

09/09/2010 11:40:01

There's strong speculation Christchurch may defer its local body elections

Games cyclist banned for drugs

09/09/2010 11:36:01

Adam Stewart, a New Zealand Commonwealth Games cyclist, has been banned for two years for failing anti-doping rules.

Murphy to race at Phillip Island

09/09/2010 11:36:01

Kiwi V8 Supercar driver Greg Murphy has made a quick recovery from back surgery and will take his place at the Phillip Island round this weekend.

SBW gets his first ITM Cup start

09/09/2010 11:36:01

Canterbury coach Rob Penney has handed Sonny Bill Williams his first ITM Cup start after naming him at second five for Saturday's clash with Northland.

RWC's cash injection

09/09/2010 10:48:02

There are predictions next year's Rugby World Cup will bring around $750 million into the country

Cultural shift

09/09/2010 10:44:02

White Pages listings illustrate the changing face of Sydney

Sales of U2 tickets slows

09/09/2010 10:40:02

U2 tickets aren't flying out the door as fast as last week

River contaminated post quake

09/09/2010 10:36:02

The lower reaches of the Waimakariri River are contaminated in the wake of the earthquake

Hartley to get GP2 drive

09/09/2010 10:16:02

Kiwi Brendon Hartley has secured a drive in the prestigious GP2 series - the strongest feeder into Formula 1.

Supermarket condemed

09/09/2010 9:52:03

The Kaiapoi New World supermarket has been condemned

King tide floods path

09/09/2010 8:36:02

An exceptionally high king tide in Auckland has caused a section of the cycle path near Pt Chevalier to be flooded

Warning for ppl going bush

09/09/2010 8:36:02

A warning from Waikato police to take appropriate clothing and navigation aids, after the expensive rescue of two hunters

Quake brings life

09/09/2010 8:16:01

Canterbury DHB executive director of nursing Mary Gordon says the frightening shakes have been sending pregnant women into labour

Teens named

09/09/2010 8:04:01

The names of three Poverty Bay teenagers killed in Tuesday night's Maramarua crash have been released

Toxic slugs spread

09/09/2010 8:04:01

More toxic sea slugs are being reported across Auckland's eastern beaches from Okahu Bay to Kohimarama

Property market cautious

09/09/2010 8:00:01

Latest QV figures for August show house values across the country have continued to drop

Top seed books semifinal place

09/09/2010 7:52:03

Women's top seed Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark has beaten Dominika Cilbulkova to move into the semifinals of the US Open.

Five changes to All Blacks side

09/09/2010 7:52:02

The All Blacks coaching staff has made five changes to their Tri-Nations side to play the Wallabies in Sydney on Saturday night.

No basketball joy for Spain

09/09/2010 7:52:02

Despite winning almost every other major sporting trophy in 2010, Spain won't win the Basketball World Champs after losing in the quarters to Serbia.

Father/son combination in Black Sox

09/09/2010 7:44:01

Brad Rona and son Pita have both been named in the New Zealand men's softball squad - the first time a father and son have been part of a national side.

No further penalty for Ferrari

09/09/2010 7:44:01

Ferrari has escaped any further punishment after being fined for using team tactics to decide the German F1 Grand Prix in July.

McCullum admits he's taking a risk

09/09/2010 7:44:01

Black Caps batsman Brendon McCullum admits he is taking a risk giving up the wicket-keeping gloves in test cricket.

Work to begin on Stadium roof

09/09/2010 7:44:01

Construction of Dunedin's Forsyth Barr Stadium is on track as workers begin putting together the most important part - the roof.

Red Cross earthquake appeal

09/09/2010 7:28:00

NewstalkZB launches Red Cross appeal

John Higgins cleared of accepting bribes

09/09/2010 7:24:01

Relief for former world snooker champion John Higgins after being cleared of bribery allegations

Nothing will stop Florida pastor

09/09/2010 7:20:01

The Vatican, the European Union, NATO commanders in Afghanistan, The White House and Hillary Clinton have all warned him to stop - but no

Prostitution bill to select committee

09/09/2010 7:16:01

Prostitution is back on the agenda after Parliament last night sent a bill to ban it in parts of South Auckland to a select committee

Light smack - it's not OK

09/09/2010 7:04:01

Attempts by the ACT party to legalise light smacking have been overwhelmingly rejected by MPs

Careful with counselling

09/09/2010 7:04:01

Psychologists are warning Canterbury residents to be aware of the type of counselling they're getting to overcome the trauma of the earthquake

Five changes expected for All Blacks

09/09/2010 7:04:01

Expect a handful of changes to the All Blacks for Saturday night's final Tri Nations test against the Wallabies in Sydney

Investigations into dancing taggers

09/09/2010 6:36:01

Police investigations have been launched after a Whangarei couple forced two teenage males - who they suspected of tagging their fence - to dance

Not so tech savvy

09/09/2010 6:32:01

The Independent Australian MP who handed power to Labor because of its broadband plan doesn't use a computer

Minister to visit Fox Glacier

09/09/2010 6:24:01

Transport minister Steven Joyce will visit Fox Glacier tomorrow to see the site where nine people died in our worst air accident in 17 years

BP shifting blame?

09/09/2010 6:24:01

Transocean, the firm that owns the BP-leased offshore rig in the huge Gulf of Mexico oil spill, has hit back at a report laying some of the blame for the disaster on it

Drug dealing students asked to leave

09/09/2010 6:20:01

Seven boys have been asked to leave Scots College for smoking and dealing marijuana on school grounds

Buses back on

09/09/2010 6:08:01

Civil Defence says buses will run in Christchurch from 6am and follow the normal weekday time table

No break for 'healthy' food

09/09/2010 6:04:01

Moves to make healthy food exempt from GST have been rejected by Parliament

Red doesn't mean destroy

09/09/2010 6:00:01

Christchurch Civil Defence controller Michael Aitken says there's been confusion about the meaning of red, green and yellow stickers

One year till RWC

09/09/2010 5:52:07

A breakfast is being held at the Westpac Stadium in Wellington this morning to kick off the countdown celebrations

Political report for Thursday, September 9, 2010

09/09/2010 5:48:02

Political report for Thursday, September 9, 2010

Power out in Mt Eden

09/09/2010 5:32:02

Power is out in parts of the Auckland suburb of Mt Eden after a multi-car pile up that's brought power lines down

Christchurch city water deemed clean

08/09/2010 19:08:01

Tap water given the all-clear in Christchurch city after three days of clear samples: Christchurch city residents no longer need to boil their water

Prostitution bill passes first reading

08/09/2010 18:28:02

Labour MP George Hawkins bill to ban prostitution in parts of Manukau city has passed its first reading in Parliament 82 to 36 today

PM tours quake damaged rural areas

08/09/2010 17:40:02

There's hope the Prime Minister will listen to the concerns of farmers after a visit to rural areas damaged in the quake.

Financial report

08/09/2010 17:08:02

NZX50 3164; Fletch Build $8.15; NZ$= 71.67 USc, 78.64 aus, 56.47 euro, 59.76 yen, 46.65 p; 90 day rate 3.21; TWI 66.72

Inspection progress being made in Kaiapoi

08/09/2010 17:08:02

15 teams have worked through 1000 properties in Kaiapoi, finding 200 that have been affected, they are hoping to assess another 800 by Friday.

Earthquake could cost $4 billion

08/09/2010 16:44:01

The latest estimate cost of the Chch earthquake has doubled from initial predictions with Treasury suggesting the final bill may reach $4 billion.

284 aftershocks so far

08/09/2010 16:16:01

Civil defence minister John Carter has announced that 284 aftershocks have been felt by the Chch region and is expecting more to come

Tax credits for quake donations

08/09/2010 16:08:01

Revenue Minister Peter Dunne is taking into account tax and forming initiatives to help people affected by the Canterbury quake.

Students expelled for drug dealing

08/09/2010 15:44:01

Exclusive Wellington school, Scots College has expelled 7 students for dealing drugs on school property.

Rays thump Red Sox in AL East

08/09/2010 15:32:01

The Tampa Bay Rays have thumped their division rival Boston Red Sox 14-5 at Fenway Park in Major League Baseball action.

Christchurch airport open and fully functional

08/09/2010 15:28:01

A statement from airport management has confirmed the Chch airport is open and fully functional today after the endless aftershocks

Mitchell out of test match

08/09/2010 15:28:01

Wallaby winger Drew Mitchell has been ruled out of this weekend's Tri-Nations test against the All Blacks after picking up a hamstring strain.

Donations coming in from all over the world

08/09/2010 15:24:02

A Gisborne woman, Toni-Ann Stewart, a member of the Lion King stage production has organised a photos for donations scheme

Missing woman worrying Auckland police

08/09/2010 15:12:00

Auckland police are worried for Henderson resident, 62-year-old Elizabeth Allen who has been missing since 7am Monday morning.

Quake affected kids need extra attention

08/09/2010 14:52:03

Parents Inc writer John Cowan says children can show stress in different ways, but parents need to step up during the recovery phase

Maori party furious at misinformation

08/09/2010 14:32:02

Acting leader Te Ururoa Flavell is angry at what he calls a campaign of misinformation about the replacement foreshore and seabed legislation.

Store brands scrub up

08/09/2010 14:28:01

A new study looking at comparisons between "store brands" and premium products have found that the cheaper options stack up well.

Benji excited to be playing finals again

08/09/2010 14:16:02

Kiwis skipper Benji Marshall is enjoying playing in the NRL finals for the first time since the Wests Tigers won the premiership in 2005.

Shallow 4.1 aftershock in Canterbury

08/09/2010 14:04:02

Another aftershock has hit the Canterbury region, this one 20kms SW of Darfield measured at 4.1 and was quite shallow at 5km deep.

Reports of sulphur smells

08/09/2010 13:52:02

Fire-fighters and Environment Canterbury's Hazardous Substance team have been investigating a sulphur smell in parts of Chch

Confusion over car claims

08/09/2010 13:36:02

The EQC are telling Cantabrians to contact their insurance company in instances when their car has been damaged by the quake.

Kaiapoi Welfare Centre has been moved

08/09/2010 13:24:01

Residents who need food or water in the Kaiapoi area are being advised that the Welfare Centre has moved to the Kaiapoi Rugby Club Rooms

Police recover a hoard of stolen goods

08/09/2010 12:36:01

Police got lucky when searching a Wellington house, they stumbled upon stolen goods linked to a number of burglaries around the region

Free community cafes in Christchurch

08/09/2010 12:28:00

A number of community cafes and drop in centres have sprouted up around the suburbs of Christchurch offering scared residents a chat and a cuppa.

$2.5 million for emotional support

08/09/2010 12:12:00

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett has pledged $2.5 million to help Chch people recover emotionally from the earthquake

Plunket moves to NewstalkZB

08/09/2010 11:56:01

The Radio Network has today announced Sean Plunket as the new local host of Newstalk ZB's flagship Wellington weekday morning show

New danger in Avonside

08/09/2010 11:48:01

Contractors have identified that power poles have sunk lower into the ground meaning that power lines are hanging lower than usual

Crash in Christchurch

08/09/2010 11:40:01

A bus driver is injured after his bus collided with a rubbish truck Travis Rd near QE2 Stadium in Christchurch

Retrospective consents to speed up recovery

08/09/2010 11:36:01

The PM is considering introducing emergency legislation to deal with the red tape of the consents process, to speed up the rebuild in Canterbury

State of Emergency extended

08/09/2010 10:52:00

The State of Emergency in Christchurch will be extended for another seven days

Outpatient appointments cancelled

08/09/2010 10:44:02

All outpatient clinic appointments at Christchurch Hospital have been cancelled today

State of Chch supermarkets

08/09/2010 10:44:00

Three Countdown supermarkets in the Christchurch region have closed following the aftershock that struck the region earlier this morning

Picking up their tools to help

08/09/2010 10:40:00

Tradespeople wanting to help rebuild Christchurch are offering their services - from as far away as Australia

HK co. pulls out of Crafar deal

08/09/2010 10:40:02

The Hong Kong company hoping to buy the Crafar family farms has pulled out of plans to spend up to $1.5 billion setting up a dairy business in New Zealand

Kahui suffers another shoulder injury

08/09/2010 10:20:01

Waikato and All Blacks centre Richard Kahui has suffered another shoulder injury in his return from a long-term shoulder problem.

Search on for vehicle

08/09/2010 10:12:02

Northland police are looking for help from the public to track down a vehicle believed to have left the scene of a fatal crash

Power switched off

08/09/2010 10:08:00

Chief executive Roger Sutton says there are some badly damaged poles in the area and the only way to fix them is by turning the power off

Shopping centre evacuated

08/09/2010 10:08:01

The Palms Shopping Centre has been evacuated following this morning's severe aftershock

Artist auctions art for Chch

08/09/2010 10:08:00

Donna Steel is putting one of her artworks on TradeMe - with all proceeds going to the Christchurch mayoral fund

NZTA says roads holding up

08/09/2010 9:56:01

State Highways in Canterbury have been given the all clear as aftershocks continue to rattle the region

Chch back to drawing board

08/09/2010 9:52:02

The mayor of Christchurch says the big aftershock that jolted the city means it's back to the drawing board

Police investigating crash

08/09/2010 9:52:02

Police investigating the triple fatal crash in Maramarua are looking at what part alcohol may have played

Power back on

08/09/2010 9:32:01

Most power is back on in Christchurch following the big aftershock this morning

Rooney scores on the field

08/09/2010 9:20:00

Under fire England striker Wayne Rooney has scored a goal as his side enjoyed a 3-1 win over Switzerland in Euro 2012 qualifiers.

Calling for calm

08/09/2010 9:16:01

The mayor of Christchurch is calling for calm

Facing homelessness

08/09/2010 9:12:02

One Christchurch family is facing being homeless as the effects of Saturday's earthquake hits home

Manawatu Gorge reopens

08/09/2010 9:12:02

The gorge was closed yesterday due to slips brought on by heavy rain

Tunnel shut

08/09/2010 9:04:02

The Lyttelton tunnel is shut until further notice

Quake "devastating blow"

08/09/2010 8:28:00

Christchurch mayor Bob Parker describes the most recent quake as a devastatingly vicious blow

Venus into US Open semis

08/09/2010 8:20:01

Venus Williams has beaten Italian Francesca Schiavone 7-6 6-4 to advance to the US Open semifinals on

Big 5.1 quake hits Chch

08/09/2010 8:00:00

There's just been another enormous shake in Christchurch

Black Sticks beat India 3-0

08/09/2010 7:48:01

The Black Sticks women's hockey team has beaten India 3-0 in their final group match at the Hockey World Cup in Argentina.

McCaw to consider future after Tri-Nations

08/09/2010 7:48:01

All Blacks skipper Richie McCaw will consider his playing future during a couple of weeks off at the conclusion of the Tri-Nations.

Schleck, O'Grady pulled from Tour

08/09/2010 7:48:01

Andy Schleck and Stuart O'Grady have been withdrawn from the Tour of Spain by their Saxo Bank team after a late night drinking session.

Carney claims Dally M Medal

08/09/2010 7:44:01

Roosters five-eighth Todd Carney has capped a remarkable come back to win the Dally M Medal for the NRL's best player.

Pavin selects Woods as wildcard

08/09/2010 7:44:01

World number one Tiger Woods has been handed a Ryder Cup wildcard berth by captain Corey Pavin and will play at Celtic Manor in Wales next month.

Cruden reveling in starting role

08/09/2010 7:44:01

Rookie All Blacks first five Aaron Cruden is reveling in his starting role this week as he grows in confidence ahead of Saturday's test against the Wallabies.

Ropati battling groin strain

08/09/2010 7:44:01

Warriors centre Jerome Ropati will play through a lingering groin strain when the club begins the NRL playoffs against the Titans on Friday night.

Remember Kaiapoi

08/09/2010 7:40:02

Labour Minister Kate Wilkinson says it's a fair criticism from Kaiapoi residents that they've been forgotten

Tiny teen big hit

08/09/2010 7:24:02

A Nepalese teenager set to be declared the planet's smallest person has received the star treatment on a tour of New York

Chch schools all closed

08/09/2010 7:24:02

To clarify the situation with school openings, no schools in Christchurch city or district will be open today

Hong Kong insists Bled Cup game still on

08/09/2010 7:16:02

Speculation that the fourth Bledisloe Cup test in Hong Kong will be shifted to another venue is being quashed the HK Rugby Football Union

Anderton praises mayoral rival

08/09/2010 6:56:01

The Wigram MP has told Parliament the clear and concise messages from Mr Parker have helped those affected by the quake

Police ask for help

08/09/2010 5:52:02

Far North Police are asking for help tracking down a vehicle that fled the scene of a fatal accident last night

NZ universities slip

08/09/2010 5:52:02

New Zealand universities have all slipped places in an annual ranking of the world's top institutions

Carey makes shortlist

08/09/2010 5:52:02

Australian novelist Peter Carey could become the first author to win the Man Booker Prize three times after it was announced he is on this year's shortlist

Key congratulates Gillard

08/09/2010 5:44:01

The PM has offered his congratulations to Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard after her Labor party retained power by the slimmest of margin

Earthquake in Fiji

08/09/2010 5:44:01

The US Geological Survey reports the 6.2 magnitude quake struck around 4.15am, 145 km east northeast of Vanua Levu

Important turning point in Chch

08/09/2010 5:40:01

Selwyn District Council local controller Douglas Marshall says today is an important turning point and where the community rebuilds from

Some quake-zone schools to reopen

07/09/2010 23:56:02

Schools in quake-hit Selwyn and Waimakariri districts may open today: parents should contact their children's school for specific information

Three dead after Waikato smash

07/09/2010 22:40:01

State Highway Two near Maramarua is closed while emergency services deal with the aftermath of a fatal accident involving a car and a ute: three killed

Hong test could be on the move

07/09/2010 20:00:02

The fourth Bledisloe Cup test in Hong Kong at the end of October could be on the move to the Northern Hemisphere due to poor ticket sales.

Defence force and Chch chickens

07/09/2010 18:56:01

No chickening out for Defence Force in quake-ravaged Christchurch, as troops tackle varied jobs including lending a hand to farmers

Opportunity for builders in Chch

07/09/2010 18:48:01

Master Builders CEO believes tradesmen will be happy to head to Chch after quake, but agrees local builders should get first opportunity

Post World Cup blues for players

07/09/2010 18:36:01

The Phoenix could sideline All Whites Tim Brown and Leo Bertos this weekend - asst coach believes long break was needed after World Cup

Steve Matai takes early guilty plea

07/09/2010 18:28:01

Controversial centre Steve Matai receives 4th suspension in 2 years and will miss 7 matches, but Manly doesn't want him to change his style

Gvt subsidy for quake businesses

07/09/2010 18:16:01

Wage subsidy announced by Government for Canterbury small businesses that can't operate due to earthquake damage -$15 million set aside

Supermarket reassures customers

07/09/2010 17:52:02

Only one Foodstuffs supermarket remains closed after the quake in Canterbury although some stock scarce as big selling products take priority

Julia Gillard remains Aussie PM

07/09/2010 17:40:01

Confirmation that Julia Gillard remains Australia's Prime Minister, with 76 votes in Parliament against the 74 held by Liberal leader Tony Abbott

India match big for the Black Sticks

07/09/2010 17:36:01

Olympic survival is in the air for the Black Sticks as they take on India tomorrow after losing 3 matches and drawing one at World Cup

Chch power returning to the people

07/09/2010 17:28:01

Another 500 Orion customers in Christchurch will have power back on tonight and the lines company is confident all will be on grid again soon

Evacuation of Canterbury elderly

07/09/2010 17:12:01

Canterbury care facilities evacuating around 200 elderly residents - structural damage and water supply issues behind stressful move

Wellington quake is coincidence

07/09/2010 17:04:01

Seismologist says small Wellington quake today a coincidence and not related to Canterbury disaster - capital's residents urged to stay calm

Monday before schools re-open

07/09/2010 16:44:01

Quake damage to Canterbury schools and early childhood centres leads to Ministry of Education keeping buildings closed until Monday

Chch elderly cause Gvt concern

07/09/2010 16:36:01

Government concerned for well-being of thousands of elderly Chch residents who live on their own - urges them to contact help line with info

Wellington quake recorded

07/09/2010 16:28:01

A 4.0 magnitude earthquake has been recorded 20 kilometres west of Wellington at depth of 40 kilometres - no damage reported

Bob Katter supports Coalition Gvt

07/09/2010 16:16:01

Aussie Independent MP Bob Katter supporting Coalition Gvt and main announcement on who will run the country expected at 5pm today

New foreshore bill debate delayed

07/09/2010 16:04:01

Marine and Coastal Area Bill won't be debated this week as Maori Party co-leaders are overseas - introduction delayed until next Tuesday

Resignation after Kia recalls

07/09/2010 15:52:02

After defective wiring led to a global recall of more than 85,000 vehicles, the head of Kia Motors head has resigned from his position

Nelson plans for world record haka

07/09/2010 15:36:01

Guinness World record for the largest haka is planned for this coming Saturday in Nelson, aiming to shatter 2008 Ngaruawahia record

Chch CBD gets back to normal

07/09/2010 15:28:02

Christchurch residents are being encouraged to resume normal activities in the CBD, with only one small area remaining cordoned off

MPs' reaction to glacier plane crash

07/09/2010 15:16:02

Condolence messages from parliament to families of Fox Glacier plane crash, as PM calls weekend one of the most tragic for South Island

More community time for murderer

07/09/2010 15:00:02

Anthony Roma, the man who murdered a Napier 7 year old and tried to kill the boy's father and brother, will spend more time in the community

PM's post quake statement

07/09/2010 14:48:01

John Key presents Ministerial statement to Parlilament on Chch quake, pledging support and expressing sympathy and admiration for residents

No scaremongering from Labour

07/09/2010 14:20:01

As the new Marine and Coastal Area bill comes up for its first reading this week, Labour says there'll be no scaremongering from the party

Water tankers and loos for Chch

07/09/2010 14:04:01

Portaloos and water tankers are on hand in Christchurch and the City Council has released a list of the locations for residents

Emergency benefit in quake's wake

07/09/2010 13:36:02

Measures to help people cope with impact of the Chch quake, including emergency benefit for affected workers considered by Gvt today

Employers shelve growth plans

07/09/2010 13:36:02

New survey reveals employers remain cautious as the fear of a double-dip recession makes them put plans for growth on hold

Indian officials say venues will be ready

07/09/2010 13:24:01

Indian Commonwealth Games officials are confident all the venues for the upcoming Games will be ready and safe to use on time.

Giants close in on Padres

07/09/2010 13:20:01

The San Francisco Giants have beaten Arizona 2-0 in Major League Baseball to close to within half a game of the San Diego Padres in the NL West.

Chch glass company run off feet

07/09/2010 13:04:01

Broken windows in Christchurch are keeping glass company on the run with four times the usual staff numbers on duty since quake

No teachers' strike for Canterbury

07/09/2010 12:36:01

Canterbury secondary school teachers have voted unanimously at PPTA executive meeting, to call off the strike planned for next week

Flood warnings despite rain easing

07/09/2010 12:32:01

Whanganui River levels predicted to rise fairly quickly after torrential rain although falls have eased - better news for earthquake zone

Attempted abduction of young girl

07/09/2010 12:04:01

Kumeu girl evades abduction after man stops car and grabs the 8 yr old's arm as she walks to school - girl undergoing counselling

Crevasses opening in Chch street

07/09/2010 11:56:01

Roads in Christchurch still deteriorating, with crevasses appearing and gutters overflowing in Avonside Dr leading to part closure

Families needing food after quake

07/09/2010 11:56:01

Food stocks are running low for some Canterbury families four days after the quake and Civil Defence calling for food donations

Quake damage in Kaiapoi severe

07/09/2010 11:36:01

Four wheel drive access only for Kaiapoi settlement of Pine Beach, with over 30 houses needing demolishing after quake and after shocks

5.2 quake in Hawke's Bay

07/09/2010 11:24:01

The earthquake just felt in Hawke's Bay was a big one GNS has measured it at 5.2 on the Richter Scale

McIntyre to partner van Gisbergen

07/09/2010 11:24:01

Leading local driver John McIntyre will join forces with V8 Supercars' leading Kiwi driver Shane van Gisbergen for the endurance events on the calendar.

Hawke's Bay feels quakes today

07/09/2010 11:12:01

Hastings and Waipawa feel small quakes this morning with the latest measuring 3.6 and 40 kilometres deep - no damage reported

Pietersen fined for Twitter remarks

07/09/2010 10:44:02

English batsman Kevin Pietersen has been fined by the ECB for his foul-mouthed Twitter post after being dropped last week.

Inglis and Morris named in 'Roos squad

07/09/2010 10:44:02

Injured centres Greg Inglis and Brett Morris have both been named in the Kangaroos Four Nations train on squad despite saying they'll undergo surgery.

Rooney to start against Switzerland

07/09/2010 10:44:02

English striker Wayne Rooney will play in their Euro 2012 qualifier against Switzerland on Monday despite the personal problems engulfing his life.

Bird suddenly the toast of Queensland

07/09/2010 10:44:02

NSW enforcer Greg Bird isn't used to Queenslanders cheering him on but that will be case as he starts his NRL finals campaign with the Titans.

Pop rock singer detours

07/09/2010 10:36:02

American glam pop singer Adam Lambert is coming to New Zealand

Road slowly reopening

07/09/2010 10:32:02

Contractors are working to clear a slip on State Highway Three, just south of Mokau in Taranaki

PM to stay in NZ

07/09/2010 9:56:02

The Prime Minister has cancelled his trip to Europe

Welfare centres popular

07/09/2010 9:04:02

Christchurch residents seeking comfort are turning up at the city's welfare centres

Slip closes road

07/09/2010 8:36:01

A large slip has closed State Highway Three, just south of Mokau

Wallaby travel played down

07/09/2010 8:32:01

Both the Wallabies and All Blacks are playing down the amount of travel the home side has done ahead of the final Tri-Nations test in Sydney on Saturday.

Students dig in

07/09/2010 8:28:01

Organiser Sam Johnson says a group of students travelling around Canterbury helping out residents affected by the quake will be in Kaiapoi today

Seal has an audience

07/09/2010 8:08:01

Wellington police are keeping watch over a seal they've had to shepherd off the motorway at Petone

Wozniacki too strong for Sharapova

07/09/2010 8:04:01

Top seed and last year's runner-up Caroline Wozniacki has moved into the quarterfinals of the US Open after beating Maria Sharapova.

Tall Blacks beaten by Russia

07/09/2010 8:04:01

The Tall Blacks have been beaten by Russia 78-56 in the round of 16 at the Basketball World Champs. The loss ends their campaign.

Kearney not concerned about Matai

07/09/2010 8:00:01

Kiwis league coach Stephen Kearney says centre Steve Matai needs to sort out his discipline but isn't concered about losing him for the Four Nations.

Wallabies return home bouyant

07/09/2010 8:00:01

A bouyant Wallabies side has touched down in Sydney after their first win in South Africa in 47 years as they prepare for this Saturday's test against the All Blacks.

Welfare centre closed

07/09/2010 7:52:02

The welfare centre at Burnside High School is closed this morning - it's been damaged in aftershocks

Claims could top $1 billion

07/09/2010 7:32:01

The Earthquake Commission says the number of claims from Canterbury has reached 17,000

Don't take advantage

07/09/2010 7:28:01

There are calls for workers not to bankrupt their employers who legitimately can't open their doors because of the earthquake

Sleepless night for Chch

07/09/2010 7:28:01

A round up of what the Christchurch area wakes up to this morning

A call for more funding for Women's rugby

07/09/2010 7:04:01

A plea to the NZRU by Black Ferns captain Farah Palmer for more funding and support for New Zealand women's rugby

Fallon in doubt for All Whites after hernia op

07/09/2010 6:28:02

A hernia has Plymouth Argyle striker Rory Fallon in serious doubt for the All Whites October internationals

Chch buses operating

07/09/2010 6:08:02

Metro bus services are operating today and will be dropping passengers as close to the cordon in the Christchurch CBD as possible

Quake affects wages

07/09/2010 6:08:02

Canterbrians are concerned they may suffer financially because of the number of workplaces closed for business

Moving into the suburbs

07/09/2010 5:56:06

Christchurch City Council and Civil Defence teams are moving to suburbs after slightly reducing the cordon around the CBD

Political report for Tuesday, September 7, 2010

07/09/2010 5:24:01

Political report for Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Australians expect election result

07/09/2010 5:20:01

After two nerve-racking weeks, the three country independent MPs are about to decide who will form the Government

PM sticks to travel plans

07/09/2010 5:16:03

John Key is sticking with plans to travel to the UK later this week despite the impact of the Canterbury earthquake

Non-elective surgery cancelled

07/09/2010 5:16:03

All non-urgent elective surgery has once again been cancelled by the Canterbury District Health Board - including admissions to Christchurch Hospital

Sewerage system damaged

07/09/2010 5:16:03

The Waimakariri District faces the huge task of repairing a severely damaged sewerage system that is likely to take months to fix

Most powerful aftershocks since big one

07/09/2010 0:04:01

5.2 and 5.4 magnitude aftershocks shook Canterbury at 11:24pm and 11:40pm: the biggest aftershocks since Saturday's earthquake

Christchurch inmates moving en masse

06/09/2010 20:56:01

Danger of fire after the earthquake prompts Department of Corrections to move inmates from Christchurch's Men's and Women's prisons

Minister for earthquake recovery named

06/09/2010 17:28:02

Gerry Brownlee is now responsible for earthquake recovery and in outlining the huge job ahead has given praise to the NZ Army

Financial Report

06/09/2010 17:08:02

NZX50 3143; Fletch Build $8.17; NZ$= 72.28 USc, 78.79 aus, 56.04 euro, 60.96 yen, 46.70 p; 90 day rate 3.20%; TWI 66.98

Looters adding misery to quake situation

06/09/2010 17:08:02

A Christchurch police spokesperson says they have had numerous reports of burglaries from homes and motels close to the CBD

Hawke's Bay farmer crushed by cattle

06/09/2010 17:04:02

Wairoa Police have confirmed a 57-year-old farmer is dead after cattle he was loading onto a truck turned on him

Bexley residents evacuated

06/09/2010 16:44:01

Police have confirmed that pockets of the suburbs of Bexley are being evacuated after their homes have been deemed unsafe

Toddler dead in driveway incident

06/09/2010 16:24:01

Auckland Inspector Matt Rogers has confirmed the death of a toddler after being run over on a driveway in Otara, South Auckland

Plane diverted for safety reasons

06/09/2010 16:20:00

A plane traveling from Invercargill to Christchurch that 'smelt of fuel' has just made an emergency landing at Dunedin International Airport

Christchurch no-go area moved

06/09/2010 16:00:00

The police cordon around the Christchurch CBD is now bounded by Cambridge, Gloucester, Madras and St. Asaph Streets

Orion staff working on power restoration

06/09/2010 15:48:01

Over 400 Orion staff are working on restoring power to the 3,500 homes were still without it at midday

DOC warns, stay clear of tracks

06/09/2010 15:28:01

The Department of Conservation is asking people to stay clear of tracks and huts around the Canterbury area.

Flooding prompts Emergency Management

06/09/2010 15:20:01

16 hours of heavy rain has caused more flooding in the Tararua area, which has led to the activation of its Emergency Management Centre

Aftershock pushes buildings over edge

06/09/2010 14:52:00

The recent 4.5 aftershock has caused a number of damaged buildings, including the Radio Network/Newstalk ZB building to be evacuated

Henry set to make changes

06/09/2010 14:44:01

All Blacks coach Graham Henry is set to make some changes to his side to play Australia with Aaron Cruden, Owen Franks and Piri Weepu tipped to start.

Christchurch's penguin population - ok

06/09/2010 14:40:02

The penguins at Christchurch's International Antarctic Centre are safe and well after being sloshed around during the earthquake

Horowhenua floods cause road closures

06/09/2010 14:32:01

SH1 Calico Line and SH2 between Eketahuna to Pahiatua are both closed due to flooding in the Horowhenua region

Expressions of interest for SCF sought

06/09/2010 14:08:01

The receivers for South Canterbury Finance, Kerryn Downey and William Black are looking for potential buyers for the company's assets

Tankers supplying water to Chch residents

06/09/2010 13:56:00

Christchurch residents with no running water are being asked to take their own containers to water tank stations in Dallington, Bexley and New Brighton

DNA sampling laws take effect

06/09/2010 13:48:01

Legislation taking effect today will change the rules around police taking DNA samples from suspects charged with criminal offences

Main Christchurch arterial cordoned off

06/09/2010 13:32:00

Police have cordoned off the intersection of Cranford and Westminster Streets as there are fears badly damaged shops may collapse.

Black Sticks beaten by Australia

06/09/2010 13:28:01

Despite scoring first the Black Sticks women's hockey team has lost 4-1 to Australia at the World Cup in Argentina.

Chch hotel badly damaged

06/09/2010 13:20:00

The Copthorne Hotel on Durham St has been closed by the Christchurch City Council until further notice, guests have been relocated.

How can you help Canterbury?

06/09/2010 13:00:01

Pak n Save, New World, 4 Square, the Salvation Army and banks across the country are taking donations to help the people of Canterbury

Canterbury hit with another big aftershock

06/09/2010 12:44:00

Canterbury has been hit with another aftershock, big enough to knock out the lights at Christchurch Airport

Foreshore legislation tabled today

06/09/2010 12:32:01

Plans to remove the foreshore and seabed from Crown ownership and turn it into a public space will be tabled in Parliament today.

Councils offer support

06/09/2010 11:56:02

Councils from all over the country are sending professionals like building inspectors to relieve exhausted Christchurch staff

Chch Coal shipment to sail today

06/09/2010 11:48:01

Damage to the wharf area at the Port of Lyttelton hasn't stop a huge shipment of coal worth $6 million, setting sail for India today

Rockies extend Padres skid to 10

06/09/2010 11:36:04

The Colorado Rockies beat the San Diego Padres 4-2 to extend their losing streak to 10 games and cut their lead to one game in MLB.

Drunk driver, clocked at 188 km/hr

06/09/2010 11:28:02

Waikato police are shocked by the actions of a drunk 20-year-old who was clocked at 188km/hr that crashed after the police pursuit was abandoned

ELO cellist, Mike Edwards killed

06/09/2010 11:20:00

A 600 kg bale of hay tumbled down a hill and killed former member of the British rock band, Electric Light Orchestra, Mike Edwards.

The situation in Christchurch

06/09/2010 10:28:01

A run down of how things are looking in the city after the earthquake

People still without power

06/09/2010 10:00:00

Around 4,000 people are still without power in Canterbury

Key project streamlined

06/09/2010 9:56:01

A project described as critical to Auckland will be fast-tracked under the new streamlined resource consent system

Roads underwater

06/09/2010 9:48:00

Motorists are advised to avoid a main traffic route between Levin and Palmerston North as parts of the road are underwater

Think before you drink

06/09/2010 9:48:01

Chch mayor Bob Parker says there's been a few reports of gastroenteritis in the city and says people must boil their water

Earthquake after midnight

06/09/2010 9:32:01

GNS reports another earthquake, felt in Akaroa, Nelson and Halswell just after midnight

Drink drivers had kids in car

06/09/2010 9:28:01

Two mothers with their children in the car were caught drink driving in Tauranga over the weekend

Not speeding, 'testing' car

06/09/2010 9:24:00

A driver stopped by Waikato police in the weekend had appeared in court the day before - on a speeding charge

Tipperary wins hurling final

06/09/2010 8:08:02

Tipperary has beaten defending champions Kilkenny 29-21 to win their 26th All Ireland Hurling final at Croke Park in Dublin.

Aitken defends use of bench

06/09/2010 8:08:02

Silver Ferns coach Ruth Aitken has defended her use of the bench after her side's 46-40 third test loss to Australia.

Pedrosa wins San Marino GP

06/09/2010 8:08:02

Spain's Dani Pedrosa has won the San Marino MotoGP to close the gap on championship leader and fellow Spaniard Jorge Lorenzo.

Adams beats Ostapchuk finally

06/09/2010 7:48:02

New Zealand's Valerie Adams has finally beaten rival Nadzeya Ostapchuk this year at the IAAF Continental Cup in Croatia.

Rabbitohs lose, Manly get last spot

06/09/2010 7:48:02

A 38-24 loss to the Dragons has seen the Rabbitohs miss the NRL playoffs and hand Manly the final playoff berth.

Murray ousted by Wawrinka

06/09/2010 7:44:02

Brit Andy Murray has been upset at the US Open - losing 6-7 7-6 6-3 6-3 to Swiss Stanislas Wawrinka.

Murdoch picks up a bronze

06/09/2010 7:44:02

Kiwi sailor Andrew Murdoch has collected a bronze medal at the Laser class world championship in England.

Fainga'a suspended two weeks

06/09/2010 7:40:02

Hooker Saia Fainga'a will miss the Wallabies Tri-Nations test against the All Blacks in Sydney this week after being suspended for a dangerous tackle.

Phoenix beaten by Perth

06/09/2010 7:40:02

The Perth Glory has beaten the Wellington Phoenix 2-1 in their A-League match in Perth. It's the Phoenix' second straight loss.

Chch rivers rise

06/09/2010 7:36:02

Civil Defence says the major rivers of Canterbury - the Rangitata, Rakaia, Waimakariri, Hurunui, and Waiau - will rise sharply today and tonight

Thanks to NZTA

06/09/2010 7:36:02

The Newmarket Business Association is pleased with the efforts of both NZTA and Auckland motorists

Winds lash Dunedin

06/09/2010 7:36:02

A number of roads are closed following severe gales in Dunedin and Taieri

International community listening

06/09/2010 7:08:02

News of the Canterbury quake has been widely reported on foreign shores

Prioritising the response

06/09/2010 7:08:02

Co-ordination is the key as the Government looks to organise the flood of experts and assistance into earthquake-afflicted Canterbury

Sorting out water supplies

06/09/2010 7:08:02

The Chch council had 180 staff working on water supply and waste water issues yesterday - and kept a small team on working through the night

Black Ferns win 4th World Cup

06/09/2010 7:08:02

The New Zealand Women's rugby team wins a bruising World Cup final against England 13-10. Fourth Cup win for Black Ferns

Dundee back in LA

06/09/2010 7:04:02

Actor Paul Hogan has landed back in Los Angeles, vowing to continue his aggressive fight with Australian tax authorities

Talk, tears and time

06/09/2010 7:00:00

Earthquake recovery expert Keith Lyons says the three 'T's' will be the key to getting over the trauma of Christchurch's earthquake

Fears about Hutt River

06/09/2010 6:36:02

Civil Defence has activated its emergency plan concerning the Hutt River

Highway blocked

06/09/2010 5:56:01

State Highway 57 in Manawatu is blocked in two places from overnight flooding

NZ Post still operating

06/09/2010 5:56:01

Only three post shops are closed in Christchurch - Kaiapoi, Cathedral Square and the CBD where cordons are still in place

Earthquake impact tourism

06/09/2010 5:52:03

One of the economic victims of the Canterbury earthquake could be the tourism industry

Farmers lend a hand

06/09/2010 5:52:03

Federated Farmers says it's heartening to see the support farmers affected by the earthquake are getting

Chch schools closed

06/09/2010 5:52:00

Schools in the Christchurch city, Selwyn and Waimakariri areas will be closed today and Tuesday

Kiwi makes history at Burghley

06/09/2010 5:32:00

Caroline Powell and her 17-year-old mount Lenamore have won the prestigious Burghley Horse Trials

Power back on to 98% in Canterbury

05/09/2010 20:44:01

98% of Canterbury quake victims now have electricity restored: another two thousand customers will hopefully be reconnected tomorrow - Orion

Otago secures first win

05/09/2010 19:12:02

Otago has finally won a match in the ITM Cup, beating Hawke's Bay 17-16 at Carisbrook this afternoon.

Australia win Constellation Cup

05/09/2010 18:28:01

The Australian Diamonds have claimed the first ever Constellation Cup, with a 46-40 win over the Silver Ferns at Vector Arena in Auckland.

Updated road closure list

05/09/2010 17:04:01

Road closure update for Christchurch- all major bridges and Lyttelton tunnel assessed and given all clear

Berquist boots Auckland to victory

05/09/2010 16:56:01

First five Matt Berquist kicked 17 points to lead Auckland to a 27-13 win over Taranaki in their ITM Cup match at Eden Park.

Sky Tower incident over

05/09/2010 16:24:01

Man, thought to be from the Middle East, at the centre of a Sky Tower incident, is in police custody

Dixon in seventh

05/09/2010 16:16:01

New Zealand driver Scott Dixon finishes a disappointing seventh in latest round of Indy Car series in Kentucky

Services being put off

05/09/2010 16:12:01

Christchurch Hospital putting off a number of deferrable services tomorrow to try to cope with disruption

Fire has been put out

05/09/2010 16:00:01

Fire in piles of treated timber fought by 14 firefighters this afternoon on Auckland's Fryberg Wharf

Some schools closed tomorrow

05/09/2010 15:04:01

Schools in some parts of Canterbury, as well as Lincoln University closed tomorrow; some maternity units closed

Tap water unsafe

05/09/2010 15:00:01

Warning not to drink tap water without boiling it in Canterbury to avoid stomach bugs, other water-borne illnesses

Faingaa faces judiciary

05/09/2010 14:56:01

Wallabies reserve hooker Saia Faingaa faces SANZAR judiciary after being cited for a dangerous tackle

A million from Fonterra

05/09/2010 14:12:01

Fonterra gives a million to Canterbury- its milk tankers are already delivering much-needed water

Anderton caught out by nature

05/09/2010 14:12:01

Jim Anderton caught out by the powers of nature, saying only an earthquake could cause him to lose the election race

Silver Ferns ready for cup decider

05/09/2010 14:00:01

The Silver Ferns prepare to play Australia in a crucial Constellation Cup decider in Auckland

Motorcyclist dies in East Auckland

05/09/2010 13:36:01

Police are investigating after a motorcyclist dies after a collision on Beachlands Road

Negotiators talking to Skytower walker

05/09/2010 13:20:01

Police in Auckland are speaking to a man refusing to come in from a skywalk at the skytower

Clean up underway in Christchurch

05/09/2010 12:56:01

The huge job of repairing the damage caused by the 7.1 magnitude earthquake is underway in Canterbury

Man charged with attempted murder

05/09/2010 12:52:02

An Invercargill man faces a charge of attempted murder after a shooting in the city on Saturday

Newmarket Viaduct up and running

05/09/2010 12:28:02

The first stage of the project on the southern motorway is complete ahead of schedule

Crash victims were well known sky divers

05/09/2010 12:12:03

Tributes are being paid to five experienced skydivers killed in a plane crash at Fox Glacier

Woman hurt in gas bottle explosion

05/09/2010 12:04:02

An explosion involving a gas bottle at Karamea's left 76 year old woman with severe burns

Great rivals ready for Great Race

05/09/2010 10:56:02

Bragging rights are on the line for the teams competing in the ninth Great Race on the Waikato River

Fed on track in New York

05/09/2010 10:56:02

Former Champion, Roger Federer, is through to the fourth round of the US Open

All Blacks cross the ditch for perfect run

05/09/2010 10:52:03

The All Blacks travel to Sydney looking to complete their perfect Tri Nations campaign

Defence could be key for Warriors

05/09/2010 10:52:03

The Warriors can take confidence in their defence says coach

Fox glacier crash victims named

05/09/2010 9:28:02

The names of the nine people killed in a plane crash at Fox Glacier on Saturday have been revealed

Perfect day for Powell at horse trials

05/09/2010 9:00:02

New Zealand's Caroline Powell takes the lead at the Burghley horse trials in England

Gales forecast for quake zone

05/09/2010 8:48:01

Gale force winds expected for Christchurch residents as they begin clearing up the aftermath of a powerful earthquake

Newmarket Viaduct ahead of schedule

05/09/2010 8:20:01

The newmarket viaduct could be open earlier than expected as wotk on the southern motorway is ahead of schedule

Sydney FC's woes continue

05/09/2010 7:00:01

Another defeat for Sydney FC in their latest A-League game

Names of crash victims to be announced

05/09/2010 6:56:01

The names of the victims of a deadly plane crash at Fox Glacier are expected to be released this morning

Quieter night for Chch residents

05/09/2010 6:48:01

Christchurch residents had a quieter night last night as they begin to come to terms with the damage caused by a powerful earthquake

Kanepi ousts Jankovic

05/09/2010 6:32:02

Fourth seed Jelena Jankovic has been bundled out in the third round of the U.S tennis Open by Estonia's Kaia Kanepi

Tiger rediscovers form

05/09/2010 6:32:02

In round two of the PGA Tour's Deutsche Bank Championships in Massachusetts, Tiger Woods has rediscovered some form

Quake could cost billions

05/09/2010 6:28:01

The Prime Minister expects the cost of cleaning up after the Christchurch Earthquake to run to several billions of dollars

Powell and Lenamore lead

05/09/2010 6:28:01

After the equestrian cross country stage at Burghley, New Zealand's Caroline Powell and mount Lenamore hold the lead

Win for Waikato

05/09/2010 6:24:01

North Harbour's high error rate was a significant factor in Waikato's win; Northland and Manawatu also won ITM matches

Warriors win against Eels

05/09/2010 6:20:01

The Warriors have won themselves a playoff against the Titans in the NRL by beating the Eels 26-12 in Parramatta

Wallabies beat Springboks

05/09/2010 6:16:03

It has taken 47 years, but the Wallabies have finally beaten the Springboks 41-39 in Bloemfontein, albeit in the 80th minute

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