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Second round for Tall Blacks; Tall Ferns win

28/08/2010 21:52:02

Nothing less than the second round for the Tall Blacks at world champs in Turkey; Tall Ferns beat Japan 77-74

Kiri Te Kanawa honoured

28/08/2010 21:24:02

Dame Kiri honoured with award from Maori Arts Board of Creative NZ- will give concert in Otago in the spring

Chch Civic Bldg opened

28/08/2010 19:56:02

A new home opened today for Christchurch City Council- mayor Bob Parker says a proud day for local residents

Detour opens to avoid slip

28/08/2010 19:28:02

Diversion in place to allow light vehicles to skirt around the site of a slip on SH35, 32 kilometres east of Opotiki

Wellington fight back to win 31-28

28/08/2010 19:24:02

Wellington have won arguably the best game of the ITM Cup season so far, coming back from a 15 point halftime deficit to beat Northland 31-28.

Section of motorway opens tomorrow

28/08/2010 19:16:02

First section of new Manukau motorway to open tomorrow- State Highway 20 southbound lanes will open

Search for missing man

28/08/2010 19:12:01

Wellington police search for missing 51-year-old Robert Logan- searching centres on Owhiro Bay-Red Rocks area

Victim pinned between trucks

28/08/2010 18:52:02

Sixty-two-year-old man who died after accident at Company Bay near Dunedin was pinned between two trucks

Victim pinned between trucks

28/08/2010 18:52:02

Sixty-two-year-old man who died after accident at Company Bay near Dunedin was pinned between two trucks

Brown nose comment part of politics

28/08/2010 17:20:01

Nikki Kaye publicly calls fellow National Party backbencher Melissa Lee a brown noser- says it is part of politics

Party turns tech

28/08/2010 17:16:01

Labour Party turns to technology to find ways of canvassing policy ideas with members of the public

North Otago make record start

28/08/2010 17:08:01

North Otago's smashed East Coast 114-3 to make a record-breaking start to their Heartland Championship campaign.

Waikato bring Counties down to earth

28/08/2010 17:08:01

Waikato snaps two match losing streak and bring Counties-Manukau back down to earth in the ITM Cup.

Manufacturing coming home to NZ

28/08/2010 14:04:02

Kiwi company Endance is bringing its manufacturing operations back to NZ, after outsourcing to Singapore around 10 years ago

Dalziel - govt accountable over bailout

28/08/2010 13:40:02

Labour Party MP Lianne Dalziel will hold the government accountable over a $250 million taxpayer funded bailout for South Canterbury Finance

Elderly man hit by truck

28/08/2010 13:00:00

Dunedin Police are investigating the death of an elderly man that was hit by a truck moments after he was seen talking to the occupants.

Alleged terrorist arrested in Canada

28/08/2010 12:40:02

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police have arrested a man in Ottawa believed to be linked to a terror plot in Afghanistan

Morale fading underground in Chile

28/08/2010 12:32:02

Psychiatrist's have been called in, to deal with depression among 5 of the 33 trapped miners, as engineers prepare to drill an escape route.

Bailout being discussed

28/08/2010 12:08:02

South Canterbury Finance CEO Sandy Maier is working throught the process of securing a new investor to save the company from a govt bailout

"Oil price shock" warn Greens

28/08/2010 12:00:02

Green Party co-leader Russel Norman says the country needs to prepare for oil prices to rise through the roof

CEO Sandy Maier keeping quiet

28/08/2010 11:20:02

South Canterbury Finance's CEO, Sandy Maier has gone from talking positively about the companies finances to saying nothing

New motorway for Manukau

28/08/2010 10:36:00

Transport minister Stephen Joyce has opened the $220 million SH20 to SH1Manukau motorway extention after 4 years of construction.

Mana bus services normal

28/08/2010 9:56:01

A Union of bus driver's has threatened to disrupt services in Porirua and Kapiti this weekend, but Mana Coach services says everything is normal

Southland starting to feel the pinch

28/08/2010 9:48:01

The Stags have battled to their 5th hard fought victory in the ITM Cup and co-coach David Henderson says the defensive efforts are making it tough

Binney wins Book of the Year

28/08/2010 9:24:01

Historian Dame Judith Binney has won NZ's top book award, 8 months after she nearly lost her life in a horrific accident.

Auckland radiographers strike

28/08/2010 8:52:02

Auckland District Health Board have decided to cancel elective surgery for at least 8 days because of a strike by radiographers

Waipawa woman flown to hospital

28/08/2010 8:44:01

A woman has been flown to Hawke's Bay hospital after slipping on tiles and hitting her head at a rural property in Waipawa

Lack of support for violence victims

28/08/2010 8:24:01

A study from Auckland University has found domestic abuse victims often speak out, but rarely get the help that is needed

Banks promises changes to water charges

28/08/2010 8:12:02

A fixed fee for waste water is unfair for elderly who use only a little and John Banks is vowing to change the charges if elected supercity mayor.

Police say buckle up your kids

28/08/2010 8:08:02

Checkpoints in Whangarei stopped 9 cars this week with 9 unrestrained children inside, police say that is far too many.

Fatal crash in Bulls

28/08/2010 8:04:02

A car went off the road and hit a tree in Bulls early this morning, killing one person and seriously injuring another.

NZ Post up, Telecom down

28/08/2010 8:00:02

Research from AMR Interactive has shown kiwi's have lost confidence in Telecom, but NZ Post, Air NZ, Farmers and the Warehouse did well.

Phoenix drop points in Brisbane

28/08/2010 8:00:02

The Brisbane Roar have beaten the Wellington Phoenix 1-0 at Suncorp Stadium after former Phoenix player Kosta Barbarouses scored the winner.

Hubbard funds overstated by 25%

28/08/2010 7:52:03

Outdated valuations or a deliberate misstatement, either could be the cause of the Hubbard Management funds being overstated by 25%

Southland remain unbeaten in ITM Cup

28/08/2010 0:32:02

Southland have kept their unbeaten record in the ITM Cup in tact with a hard fought 21-16 win over Tasman in Blenheim.

Warriors secure playoff spot

28/08/2010 0:32:02

The Warriors have secured an NRL playoff spot after an easy 36-4 win over the Brisbane Broncos at Mount Smart Stadium.

Candlelight vigil for Feilding

27/08/2010 18:40:02

Hundreds of people gathered in Feilding this evening for a candlelight vigil mourning the recent tragedies, including the unsolved murder of Scott Guy

Feilding drowning sorrows

27/08/2010 17:48:02

Feilding has hit tragic times, which could be the reason behind 5 irresponsible men were caught drink driving at a random checkpoint last night

Auckland residents are living longer

27/08/2010 17:44:01

The State of the City report is out and Auckland City residents seem to be living longer but Maori and Pacific people dying younger

Financial Report

27/08/2010 17:04:01

NZX50 3,013; Fletch Build $7.53; NZ$= 70.45USc, 79.48 Aus, 55.38 euro, 59.56 yen, 45.38 p; 90 day rate 3.26; TWI 66.08

National seek Mana candidate

27/08/2010 16:40:01

The nominations for a National Party candidate for the Mana by-election open tomorrow, MP Hekia Parata is believed to be the most likely.

ACT, the tail wagging the dog?

27/08/2010 16:36:01

Labour leader Phil Goff says the govt is pushed in all directions by minor partys after revelations that ACT were behind the 90 day trial laws.

Not all pharmacists are P pushers

27/08/2010 16:08:01

The Pharmacy Guild says pharmacists shouldn't be tainted by one bad egg, after Ross Pullman has been sentenced today.

Pujols hits 400th career homer

27/08/2010 16:00:01

St Louis first baseman Albert Pujols hit his 400th career home run but the Cardinals lost 11-10 to the Washington Nationals in MLB today.

Feilding trio were shot

27/08/2010 15:44:01

Police have just released the results of post mortem examinations of the 3 people that died in Feilding on Monday confirming they were shot.

Driver still in intensive care

27/08/2010 15:32:01

The disqualified driver involved in the police pursuit resulting in the deaths of an innocent couple in Christchurch last night, is still in intensive care

Gillard Pharmacy released

27/08/2010 15:24:01

Work is underway to clean up the Gillard Pharmacy and re-open it tomorrow, after Bruce Jones died there on Tuesday morning.

Reverse mortgages risky

27/08/2010 15:20:01

Finsec Union Director, Andrew Campbell has spoken out against ASB's offering of reverse mortgages labelling it "risky lending"

IPCA clears police

27/08/2010 14:56:00

The officer who pursued unlicensed driver Martyn Dillon in Palmerston North last year has been cleared in a report by the IPCA

Mysterious smell in Ponsonby

27/08/2010 14:48:01

The fire service was called to Richmond Rd in Auckland just before 2pm today, due to the smell of burning tyres.

Len Brown ahead in polls

27/08/2010 14:36:02

John Banks is 9 percent behind Len Brown in the race for the supercity mayoralty in a HorizonPoll of 500 Auckland Council voters.

Support for police pursuit officers

27/08/2010 14:00:02

Police Area Commander, Inspector Malcolm Johnston is supporting his two traumatised officer's involved in the fatal crash in Christchurch last night

Swine-flu medicine stock fine

27/08/2010 13:52:03

The number of swine-flu cases are on the rise, the public is being assured there's still enough swine flu medicine left.

Fiji causing concern

27/08/2010 13:48:02

Foreign Minister Murray McCully is in Suva with his Fijian counterpart Ratu Inoke Kubuabola, discussing Fiji's slow progress toward democracy.

Earthquakes north and south

27/08/2010 13:36:02

Two small earthquakes have occurred, the 1st, 10kms north-west of Whakatane at 11:15 and the 2nd in rural Canterbury after midday

Somali plane hijacker sentenced

27/08/2010 13:28:02

Asha Ali Abdille, the Somali woman that attempted to hijack a passenger plane in February 2008 has been sentenced to 9 years in prison

Dominion Rd petition presented

27/08/2010 13:24:02

More than 6,000 people are having their say to the Auckland City Council where a petition is being presented against the widening of Dominion Rd

Rotorua sex offender jailed

27/08/2010 13:16:02

Rotorua man, Peledasasa Tiumalu, has been jailed for 4 years after pleading guilty to unlawful sexual connection with a minor

Changes to student loans

27/08/2010 13:08:02

A bill tabled in Parliament today will allow people with loans to manage them online

Toddler to stay with caregivers

27/08/2010 13:04:02

The High Court has ruled a Maori toddler will remain with her Pakeha caregivers, despite the objection of her biological father

Oram to have knee surgery

27/08/2010 11:44:01

Injured Black Caps allrounder Jacob Oram will have surgery on his knee next week and is hoping for a full return to cricket ahead of next year's World Cup.

Crosswell, Smith sign with Highlanders

27/08/2010 11:44:01

The struggling Highlanders have signed Manawatu duo Nick Crosswell and Aaron Smith for next year's Super 15 campaign.

Phoenix need to win on the road

27/08/2010 11:44:01

Coach Ricki Herbert admits his team needs to win on the road if they are to be a force in the A-League. They play the Roar in Brisbane tonight.

McAlister moves to first five

27/08/2010 11:44:01

All Black hopeful Luke McAlister has been named at first five for North Harbour for their ITM Cup match against Bay of Plenty in Rotorua on Sunday.

Pharmacist sentenced

27/08/2010 10:36:01

A retired Pukekohe pharmacist has been to sentenced to five years and eight months prison for supplying ingredients he knew would make P

US Egg recall

27/08/2010 10:16:01

It's likely contaminated chicken feed is to blame for a salmonella outbreak at two major US egg producers that's already made 1,700 people ill

Traffic chaos

27/08/2010 10:12:02

Auckland traffic chiefs are counting down to the country's biggest motorway closure which is now just over a week away

Kitchen pulls out of Games

27/08/2010 10:12:02

Kiwi squash star Shelley Kitchen has pulled out of the Delhi Commonwealth Games because of an ongoing helath issue.

Call for independent body

27/08/2010 10:04:02

Greg King, the lawyer who represented John Barlow, says there needs to be an independent body to review legal cases

Shortfall in Hubbard fund

27/08/2010 9:28:02

In their second report statutory managers have confirmed there's a shortfall in one of the funds administered by Allan Hubbard

Letters over National Standards

27/08/2010 9:20:02

Education Minister Anne Tolley's being told she can no longer hide behind claims of support for National Standards

Cooper back in starting line-up

27/08/2010 8:12:01

Wallaby first five Quade Cooper is confident talk of a switch to rugby league won't distract him from this weekend's test against the Springboks.

Driver's condition deteriorates

27/08/2010 8:08:02

Chch police say a driver who went through a red light and ploughed into another car is in intensive care with internal injuries and a gash to his head

Rain disrupts opening day

27/08/2010 8:04:01

Bad weather in London has disrupted play on the opening day of the fourth test between England and Pakistan at Lords.

Tough draw for Tottenham

27/08/2010 8:00:02

Tottenham has drawn a tough group in their return to the Champions League being placed in the same group as Inter Milan, Werder Breman and Twente Enschede.

Taranaki too strong for Otago

27/08/2010 7:56:02

Taranaki has moved to the top of the table while ensuring that otago starts to prepare for life in the secodn tier of rugby next season with a 25-15 win in Dunedin.

Tiger is Tiger again

27/08/2010 7:56:02

Tiger Woods is back to himself again sharing a lead in his first tournament after his divorce. The world number one fired a six-under par 65 in New Jersey.

Warriors expecting a sell-out

27/08/2010 7:52:02

The Warriors are expecting a sell-out crowd at mt Smart Stadium tonight when they face the Brisbane Broncos with a playoff berth on the line for both teams.

NZRU close to signing stars

27/08/2010 7:36:01

The NZRU is hoping to have off-contract All Blacks Piri Weepu and Joe Rokocoko re-signed within the next two weeks.

Ferns to play in front of capacity crowd

27/08/2010 7:32:01

The Silver Ferns will play the first test against Australia in Adelaide on Sunday in front of a capacity crowd of 9,300 fans.

It's a pizza, in a burger

27/08/2010 6:52:02

Burger King is set to launch the Pizza Burger, a two-in-one dish that contains more than 2,500 calories and is four times the size of the chain's Whopper

Adventure tourism problems underestimated

27/08/2010 6:48:01

Massey University Professor Tim Bentley says the Government's review of the industry understates the extent of the problem

Do or die for NZ eventers

27/08/2010 6:40:00

New Zealand eventers hoping to catch the selectors' eyes have until Wednesday when the World Equestrian Games team is named

Toyota recall - again

27/08/2010 6:12:01

The car manufacturer is recalling 1.13 million Corolla and Matrix vehicles in North America

Hijacker sentenced

27/08/2010 6:12:01

A women who tried to take control of a 19-seater plane flying from Blenheim to Christchurch in February 2008 will be sentenced in the High Court today

Sponsor to sue festival management

27/08/2010 6:12:01

West Coast Brewing owner Paddy Sweeney says his company has been completely ignored by the Hokitika Wildfoods Festival's new managers

Act behind 90-day scheme

27/08/2010 6:04:01

Party leader Rodney Hide says it was his party that persuaded National to introduce the changes that he says will be good for business

Political Report for Friday, August 27

27/08/2010 6:00:02

Political Report for Friday, August 27

Lessons on miscarriages of justice

27/08/2010 5:48:02

Overseas experts will share their knowledge at the Legal Research Foundation's Miscarriage of Justice Conference in Auckland today

Deaths highlight gaps

27/08/2010 5:44:01

A coroner's report into the death of a man who went missing from Wellington Hospital reiterates the need for better responses from the DHB and police

DHB's need to up their game

27/08/2010 5:36:01

Health Minister Tony Ryall is calling for some of the country's bigger District Health Boards to up their game with emergency department efficiencies

Gisborne community 'tremendous'

27/08/2010 5:28:01

Mayor of Gisborne Meng Foon says the local community has been tremendous in the search for Lucas Ward

Disqualified driver in deadly smash

27/08/2010 0:12:00

Police allege disqualified driver at the wheel of a car that has killed two and injured a third in a collision in central Christchurch

Two dead after police chase

26/08/2010 22:32:01

Police pursuit in Christchurch leads to two deaths and two injuries at intersection of Fitzgerald Avenue and Gloucester Street

Six day search for Lucas is over

26/08/2010 18:32:02

Gisbornes police chief Sam Aberhama is relieved the search is over and after a post-mortem tomorrow, Lucas Ward can return to his family

Medal thief named and jailed

26/08/2010 18:32:02

Amanda Upham, daughter of war hero Charles Upham, urges medal thieves to use their brains to do some good

Tolley playing hardball

26/08/2010 18:24:01

Education Minister Anne Tolley has warned anyone non-supportive of national standards that they don't have a choice, it's the law.

Financial Report

26/08/2010 17:12:01

NZX50 3,027; Fletch Build $7.55; NZ$= 70.37 USc, 79.26 Aus, 55.32 euro, 5964 yen, 45.23 p; 90 day rate 3.26; TWI 65.96

Anger at liquor exemptions

26/08/2010 16:20:01

MP Rahui Katene wants answers over the new liquor licensing law exemptions for the defence force, police and fire service

National standards under fire

26/08/2010 16:04:01

Education minister and the controversial national standards are under fire from teachers and parents calling the scheme a disaster

4 RWC fanzones in Auckland

26/08/2010 15:40:01

Queen's Wharf, Albany, Waitakere and Manukau will all be the homes of official RWC fanzones for next years world cup

Hide apologises to Roy

26/08/2010 15:32:00

ACT leader Rodney Hide has been forced to publicly apologise to Heather Roy as they appeared before media as a united front today

Tobacco ads slip through the cracks

26/08/2010 15:04:00

Otago researchers are claiming tobacco companies use YouTube to get around advertising bans and to appeal to youth.

New spy boss

26/08/2010 14:44:02

Defence force head Lieutenant General Jerry Mataparae has been appointed the director of the Government Communications Security Bureau

Relief for police and searchers

26/08/2010 14:36:02

The 6 day search for Gisborne 4-year-old Lucas Ward has come to an end 400m upstream from his grandmothers property on the Waimata River

Lucas Ward found

26/08/2010 14:28:02

The body of missing Gisborne 4-year-old Lucas Ward has been found upstream from a jetty near his grandmothers house

Waiouru medal thief named and jailed

26/08/2010 14:00:02

Updated - James Kapa has been sentenced in the Auckland District Court to 6 years in prison for his part in the Waiouru medal theft

Public access issues upset Dunne

26/08/2010 12:44:01

Lack of public access to rivers and game area's due to restrictions and fees has upset United Future Leader Peter Dunne

Police investigate gunshots

26/08/2010 12:36:01

Lower Hutt Police are investigating a shooting where 2 cars were seen leaving the area at speed, no damage or injury has been reported

Toopi keen to stay with Titans

26/08/2010 12:36:01

Former Warriors and Kiwi test centre Clinton Toopi is hoping to sign a new deal with Gold Coast that will keep him with the Titans beyond this season.

Minister stunned by letter

26/08/2010 12:16:02

The creative writing assignment from Otatara school that took the form of a fictional letter from Minister Anne Tolley has been referred to police

NZ inventions recognised

26/08/2010 11:48:02

A lighter fire hose and a portable seat for the elderly are 2 NZ inventions short listed for James Dyson's top 20 inventions.

World Cup 'fan zones' announced

26/08/2010 11:48:02

Auckland will have four official Fan Zones screening live coverage during the Rugby World Cup - Queen's Wharf, Albany, Henderson and Manukau

English looks at infrastructure spending

26/08/2010 11:44:02

Finance Minister Bill English says constrained finances means Government needs to get the most out of its investment in infrastructure

New Families Commissioners

26/08/2010 11:40:02

James Prescott and Robyn Scott will replace David Smyth and Sandra Alofivae as Family Commissioners on September the 1st

Collins: involvement inappropriate

26/08/2010 11:36:02

Police Minister Judith Collins is hitting back at criticism from Labour MP Clayton Cosgrove over the case of Detective Inspector Archibald

All Blacks back into ITM Cup

26/08/2010 11:36:02

Benson Stanley and John Afoa return to the Auckland side, while Corey Flynn and Andy Ellis are in the Canterbury ITM Cup sides this week.

Insolvency bill passed

26/08/2010 11:32:02

The first stage of a bill has been passed that makes it easier for incompetent or dishonest liquidators, receivers and voluntary administrators to be banned

Auckland Airport's profit's up

26/08/2010 11:32:02

A change in focus for Auckland Airport concentrating on sales has lead to a profit growth that has surpassed expectations

Lockyer says he won't play

26/08/2010 10:36:01

Broncos skipper Darren Lockyer is still in Brisbane with his team in Auckland. He says he won't play against the Warriors tomorrow night.

Second warm-up draw for Black Sticks

26/08/2010 10:36:01

The Black Stick women's hockey team has drawn 1-1 with Spain in their second warm-up match ahead of the World Cup in Argentina.

Waiouru medal thief named and gets six years

26/08/2010 10:32:01

James Kapa has been sentenced to six years imprisonment with a minimum non-parole period of four years

PM names baby

26/08/2010 8:16:02

British Prime Minister David Cameron has named his baby daughter Florence Rose Endellion

Burning bright

26/08/2010 8:12:00

Red sky in the morning Shepherd's warning, it's an old saying with a lot of truth to it

'Job's done boss'

26/08/2010 7:56:02

Mafia turns to texting to broadcast their message

Vettori hopes Oram doesn't retire

26/08/2010 7:56:02

Black Caps skipper Daniel Vettori hopes injured allrounder Jacob Oram won't retire after suffering his latest knee injury.

War medal thief sentenced

26/08/2010 7:16:01

One of two men who stole 96 war medals from the Waiouru Army Museum in 2007 will be sentenced at the Auckland District Court today

Prostitution ban for Manukau City

26/08/2010 7:04:01

Local businesses are backing Labour MP George Hawkin's push for prostitution to be banned in Manukau City

Celebrity spam

26/08/2010 6:56:01

Internet security company Symantec says a new strain of email virus doing the rounds using celebrity names to lure customers

Barbarouses starts the trash talk

26/08/2010 6:48:01

Former Phoenix forward Costa Barbarouses has started the trash talk ahead of his new club Brisbane Roar's match against the Phoenix tomorrow night.

Tall Blacks eye clash with old mate

26/08/2010 6:48:01

A match up against former mentor Tab Baldwin will be a crucial game for the Tall Blacks as they prepare for the Basketball World Champs in Turkey.

Slade chooses Highlanders for Super 15

26/08/2010 6:40:01

New Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph makes his first major signing, luring Canterbury first five Colin Slade for next year's Super 15

Shots fired in Lower Hutt

26/08/2010 6:28:01

Witnesses reported seeing shots fired in the Waiwhetu area just before midnight last night

Ferns on the look-out for blokes

26/08/2010 6:28:01

The Silver Ferns will be looking for male opponents when they touch down in Adelaide tomorrow ahead of Sunday's test against Australia.

Tiger says golf secondary

26/08/2010 6:24:01

Tiger Woods says he's putting his kids ahead of his career for now

Locke still feeling the pinch

26/08/2010 6:24:01

Warriors winger Kevin Locke returns to the starting side for Friday night's match against the Broncos but admits he is still feeling the pinch of his injured hip.

Black Caps knocked out

26/08/2010 6:24:01

The Black Caps have been knocked out of the tri series in Dambulla after being thumped by 105 runs by India overnight.

Opposition unhappy with urgency

26/08/2010 6:20:01

Labour MP Charles Chauvel says the taxpayer won't thank them if MP's are back next year amending shoddy legislation rammed through under urgency

Pharmacy burglar had criminal history

26/08/2010 6:12:01

Bruce Allan Jones, the 43-year-old burglar who died after wrestling with pharmacist Grant Gillard in his Mt Albert shop, had a long criminal history

$3,000 to attend child poverty summit

26/08/2010 6:08:02

A two-day Child Poverty New Zealand summit in Wellington is proving too pricey for many of the frontline workers tackling the issue

Rethinking eating disorders

26/08/2010 6:04:01

Australia and NZ Academy for Eating Disorders President Chris Thornton says there's growing evidence illnesses like anorexia are brain based

New Zealander missing

26/08/2010 6:04:01

Melbourne police have concerns for the welfare of missing mother of three Laila Chalmers

Facebook page not a riot

26/08/2010 6:00:02

Not everyone is laughing at a Facebook page that encourages people to riot in the streets if the All Blacks lose the World Cup next year

Political Report for Thursday, August 26

26/08/2010 5:48:01

Political Report for Thursday, August 26

Judges don't need hurry up

26/08/2010 5:44:01

Law Society President Jonathan Temm says he's unsure where Justice Minister Simon Power's coming from

Legal aid bill clears first hurdle

26/08/2010 5:40:01

The Legal Services Bill passed its first reading in Parliament last night

Investor welcomes charges

26/08/2010 5:36:01

An investor in Five Star Finance says he's waited three years for someone to be held accountable for the money he lost

Power supports changes

26/08/2010 5:32:01

Justice Minister Simon Power says he likes the idea of children being interviewed and cross examined away from the court system

Prosecution for failed finance co.

26/08/2010 5:32:01

The SFO hopes the prosecution of the directors of failed company Five Star Finance will lead to greater investor confidence in the financial markets

District plan gets green light

26/08/2010 5:28:01

The Wellington City Council has given the green light to a new District Plan - the biggest change in the city planning rules since 1994

Cleaners head to court

26/08/2010 5:24:02

A case involving 60 sacked Massey University cleaners fighting for redundancy payments heads to the Employment Court today

Shakeup for legal aid

25/08/2010 17:40:01

Justice Minister Simon Power has declared major changes to the legal aid system and the way evidence will be collected from children.

Financial report

25/08/2010 17:32:01

NZX50 3,006; Fletch Build $7.49; NZ$=70.27USc, 79.30 Aus, 55.5 Euro, 59.34 yen, 45.55 p; 90 day rate 3.25; TWI 66.03

Slater's "freedom of speech" rubbished

25/08/2010 16:52:00

Whale Oil blogger Cameron Slater claims of "Freedom of speech" have been rubbished in court by a prosecution lawyer

Roy's return a surprise for ACT

25/08/2010 16:36:00

ACT MP Heather Roy returned to Parliament today a week early, to the surprise of her party colleagues and leader Rodney Hide

Finance directors face fraud charges

25/08/2010 16:04:01

The Serious Fraud Office has laid a multitude of charges against each of the 4 directors of collapsed company Five Star Finance

Hill family after controlling share

25/08/2010 16:00:01

A bid from the Hill family to regain controlling shares in jewellery company Michael Hill International Ltd has been announced

Note found in Feilding house

25/08/2010 15:48:02

Detective Senior Sergeant Craig Sheridan has confirmed a note has been found in the Feilding house where 3 were found dead this week

Prostitution ban for Manukau?

25/08/2010 15:36:02

Parliament will next month debate Labour MP George Hawkin's bill that will see prostitution banned in parts of Manukau City

Charities satisfied with McClay result

25/08/2010 15:28:01

World Vision is the issue with Roger McClay has been resolved after he has been sentenced to 300 hours community service

Roy returns to Parliament

25/08/2010 14:28:01

ACT MP Heather Roy has returned to Parliament a week earlier than expected, despite Rodney Hide saying it'll be hard for her to come back.

Pritchard signs with Bulldogs

25/08/2010 14:28:01

Kiwis and Penrith Panthers second-rower Frank Pritchard has signed with the Bulldogs for the next three NRL seasons.

Warriors preparing for Lockyer

25/08/2010 14:28:01

The Warriors are preparing as if Broncos skipper Darren Lockyer will overcome his rib injury and play in their NRL match on Friday night.

Yankees back to winning ways

25/08/2010 14:24:01

The New York Yankees pounded the Toronto Blue Jays 11-5 in Major League Baseball action to move back to the top of the American League East.

Sophie Elliot's dad says time for change

25/08/2010 14:16:01

Sophie Elliot's father has spoken out on frustration with "ludicrous" censorship laws for victims and their families in the justice system

Franks says Roy will stay in ACT

25/08/2010 13:48:00

Former Act MP Steven Franks says it will be difficult for Rodney Hide to kick Heather Roy out of the party

Lady gaga new Twitter queen

25/08/2010 13:36:01

Twitter has a new queen as Lady Gaga surpasses Britney Spears with more the 5.7 million followers

Eels bring back Mortimer

25/08/2010 13:20:01

Parramatta coach Daniel Anderson has recalled struggling young halfback Daniel Mortimer for his side's last chance match against South Sydney.

Akermanis denies making comments

25/08/2010 13:16:01

Controversial AFL star Jason Akermanis denies he named gay players and suggested players used drugs at recent speaking engagements.

Gerrard returns to Swifts

25/08/2010 13:16:01

Australian defender Mo'onia Gerrard has left champions Adelaide and signed to play for the NSW Swifts in next year's ANZ Championship.

Blogger in court

25/08/2010 12:56:01

Cameron Slater is appearing in the Auckland District Court today facing 9 charges of breaching name suppression

New alcohol policy unpopular

25/08/2010 12:48:01

The Whangarei District Council's adopted a new alcohol policy despite strong opposition from the city's bar owners

No Kiwis in US Open

25/08/2010 12:48:01

Kiwi number one Dan King-Turner has crashed out of qualifying for the US Open meaning there won't be any Kiwis competing in the year's final grand slam.

Legal aid overhaul

25/08/2010 12:44:01

A consultation paper has been released seeking public views on new standards for legal aid lawyers

Rain could be a factor in decider

25/08/2010 12:32:01

Rain could once again be a factor in tonight's tri series match between the Black Caps and India in Dambulla. The winner progresses to the final.

Tall Blacks arrive in Turkey

25/08/2010 12:32:01

The Tall Blacks have arrived in Turkey ahead of their World Basketball Championships after a long and uncomfortable flight from Croatia.

Herbert close to new deal

25/08/2010 12:32:01

All Whites coach Ricki Herbert is close to signing a new deal with New Zealand Football after nearly tow months of negotiations.

Whitford search unrelated

25/08/2010 12:12:01

A police spokeswoman says the search of a field in southeast Auckland is unrelated to their investigation into the disappearance of Carmen Thomas

Community service for former MP

25/08/2010 11:36:00

Former MP Roger McClay will be picking up rubbish after pleading guilty to 3 charges of fraud for ripping off 2 charities he worked for.

Gas leak evacuation in Waikato

25/08/2010 11:08:00

Roads are closed and emergency services are at the scene of a gas mains rupture at the Waikato Institute of Technology

Police operation in Whitford

25/08/2010 11:04:00

NewstalkZB has been told there is a heavy police presence in Sandstone Rd, southeast Auckland

Victims identified in Feilding

25/08/2010 11:04:01

The 3 people found dead at a house in Lees Rd, Feilding were Desmond Winnie, his wife, Deborah Honeyfield and her father Ian Honeyfield

Wellington chasing Brett Lee

25/08/2010 10:52:02

Wellington is hoping to secure the services of Australian speedster Brett Lee for the domestic Twenty20 competition this summer.

Earthquake in Whanganui

25/08/2010 10:32:00

Workers at the local police station say it rocked the building

Courthouse deliberately lit

25/08/2010 10:28:02

Police say Kaikoura's 130-year-old courthouse was deliberately set on fire

McClay sentenced to 300 hours

25/08/2010 10:08:00

Former National MP and Children's Commissioner Roger McClay has been sentenced to 300 hours community service

Wood scores for West Brom

25/08/2010 10:04:02

New Zealand striker Chris Wood has scored a goal for West Bromich Albion in their League Cup win over Lleyton Orient this morning.

Lions get All Blacks boost

25/08/2010 10:04:01

Wellington will have the services of current All Black Victor Vito as well as former All Black Rodney So'oialo for thier match against Northland on Saturday.

Chainsaw puts woman in hospital

25/08/2010 8:20:01

A woman's in a serious condition in Dunedin Hospital after the chainsaw she was using erupted in flames

Facebook comments costly

25/08/2010 7:44:01

A Massachusetts maths and science teacher has lost her $100,000 job over comments on her Facebook page

Blogger confident

25/08/2010 7:44:01

Controversial Whaleoil blogger Cameron Slater is confident charges against him will get thrown today

Barlow released

25/08/2010 7:40:02

Convicted double murderer John Barlow has been released from Rimutaka prison into a crisp Wellington morning

Smeltz to go with Gold Coast's blessing

25/08/2010 7:24:01

No problems for Gold Coast United as All Whites striker Shane Smeltz gets set to sign with Turkish Super League club Genclerbirligi

Roulston to ride Tour of Spain

25/08/2010 7:24:01

Kiwi cyclist Hayden Roulston has overcome a knee injury and will start the Tour of Spain this weekend with his HTC-Columbia team.

Steyn returns to fullback for 'Boks

25/08/2010 7:20:01

Prodigious boot Francois Steyn has been named at fullback for the Spingboks final Tri-Nations test against the Wallabies on Sunday morning.

Big win for Black Ferns

25/08/2010 7:16:01

The Black Ferns have secured another big win at the women's Rugby World Cup in England - beating Australia 32-5.

Dehn needs to become a Kiwi

25/08/2010 7:16:01

Steel shooter Megan Dehn will apply for New Zealand citizenship so she can continue to play for the ANZ Championship franchise next season.

Peters the new SANZAR CEO

25/08/2010 7:12:01

Wellington and Hurricanes boss Greg Peters has been appointed as the new CEO of SANZAR and hit first task will be to mend it's fractured relationship.

Oram to miss must-win match

25/08/2010 7:08:01

Allrounder Jacob Oram will miss the Black Caps must win match against India tonight after suffering from a knee injury.

Miners turn to NASA

25/08/2010 6:36:02

Officials in Chile have asked NASA for help to keep 33 trapped miners supplied with food

Boredom behind teens vandalism

25/08/2010 6:36:00

A Kapiti parent thinks local teens' drunken vandalism is down to a lack of things to do

One dead in Te Puke crash

25/08/2010 6:16:02

A man's dead after crashing his car into a power pole in Te Puke this morning

Pharmacist concerned for customers

25/08/2010 6:12:02

The 68-year-old Auckland chemist involved in a fatal struggle with an intruder is worried about his regular customers

Man hit by train near Blenheim

25/08/2010 6:04:02

A man's been struck and killed by a freight train as it travelled through the township of Tuamarina early this morning

Political Report for Wednesday, August 25

25/08/2010 5:52:07

Political Report for Wednesday, August 25

Father looking for more from Govt

25/08/2010 5:48:01

The father of a woman who drowned in Central Otago's Kawarau River two years ago says an adventure tourism review could have gone further

First 90-day case a 'hit'

25/08/2010 5:44:01

In the first test case of the Government's 90-day labour law the Employment Court has ruled the dismissal of a Wellington worker was unjustified

Feilding comes together

25/08/2010 5:36:01

Police and the family of murder victim Scott Guy will be at a hui in Feilding this Friday night that aims to bring the community together

Kitten-binner nabbed

25/08/2010 5:32:01

A British woman captured on CCTV stroking a kitten then throwing it into a wheelie bin and slamming the lid has been identified

Theft always on pharmacist's mind

25/08/2010 5:28:01

Mount Maunganui chemist owner Mark Bedford says every chemist shop owner in NZ is well aware of the dangers associated with the job

More trouble for Hide from within ACT

24/08/2010 21:32:00

ACT's number seven on party list Peter Tashkoff rebels against Rodney Hide's leadership: will contest Epsom seat against Hide and says Hide must go

Smeltz on the move...again?

24/08/2010 17:56:02

Shane Smeltz is on his way to Turkey to discuss a transfer to one of the country's biggest teams.

Concern for missing Auckland woman

24/08/2010 17:52:03

Auckland police are concerned for a missing 20 year old woman who has a mental impairment.

Greg Peters appointed SANZAR CEO

24/08/2010 17:40:01

For the first time SANZAR has named an independently appointed CEO.

Chile secures lifeline to trapped miners, sends aid

24/08/2010 17:28:01

Relatives of miners trapped underground in Chile have written letters to send down the narrow drill hole to boost the men's morale.

Holiday Amendment Bill passes first reading

24/08/2010 17:12:01

The Holiday Amendment Bill, designed to let workers trade annual leave for cash, has passed its first reading in Parliament.

Three strike figures released

24/08/2010 16:40:01

The Government has just released figures on how many offenders have fallen fowl of the controversial three strikes law.

Body removed from pharmacy scene

24/08/2010 16:28:01

The body of an intruder who died at an Auckland pharmacy has been removed from the scene.

Solomon military and police prepare for chaos

24/08/2010 16:12:01

The Solomon Islands police and military are preparing for one of their biggest days when the country learns who will be the next government.

Government signals projects to be fast tracked

24/08/2010 16:12:01

The Government's signalling exactly which major projects are to be fast tracked under changes made to the Resource Management Act.

15 year old appears over murder charge

24/08/2010 16:08:01

A 15-year-old boy has appeared in court charged with the murder of a Rotorua teenager.

Feilding police admit pressure

24/08/2010 15:36:01

Feilding police admit recent events in the community are placing significant demand on their services.

Tourism Industry backs safety recommendations

24/08/2010 15:36:01

The Tourism Industry Association is putting its weight behind new safety recommendations released today.

Education Minister pleas with PPTA

24/08/2010 15:32:01

The Minister of Education is asking the PPTA to rethink its plans for industrial action.

Warriors confirm Vatuvei signing

24/08/2010 15:24:01

The Warriors have confirmed that barn-storming winger Manu Vatuvei has signed on with the club.

Pharmacy Guild shocked at death

24/08/2010 15:20:01

The Pharmacy Guild's president says he's shocked to hear of this morning's death at an Auckland pharmacy.

Internet outage due to generator explosion

24/08/2010 15:12:01

Frustrated internet users without internet for over an hour thanks to generator explosion.

Maori party hit out at liquor law reforms

24/08/2010 15:08:02

The Government's focus on young drinkers in its liquor law reforms is under fire.

Black Caps schedule confirmed

24/08/2010 15:08:02

New Zealand Cricket has confirmed Pakistan will tour the country at the end of the year.

Questions remain over Semenya

24/08/2010 14:48:02

Despite being cleared by the IAAF, questions still remain over whether Caster Semenya is actually a man or a woman.

Public vigil for embattled Feilding community

24/08/2010 14:40:02

A vigil in the battling community of Feilding is hoped to bring the community together in one of its darkest periods.

Kiwis urged to keep their power options open

24/08/2010 14:40:02

The Government's urging Kiwi consumers to keep their options open as Meridian energy increases its power prices.

More details emerge around pharmacy death

24/08/2010 14:36:02

More details have emerged about how events unfolded in the discovery of a body at an Auckland pharmacy this morning.

Feedback sought on Lincoln Uni merger

24/08/2010 14:32:02

Feedback's being sought by the Government on Lincoln University's merger plans.

Government defends casino move

24/08/2010 14:28:02

The Government's defending its move to exclude casinos from new liquor laws.

12-year-old drives 160km

24/08/2010 14:16:01

A trip to the end of the driveway for a 12 year-old US boy has turned into a 160km trip.

Saudi man demands injuries on attacker

24/08/2010 14:16:01

A Saudi man, paralysed in a fight, is demanding the courts to inflict similar injury on his attacker by having his spine surgically damaged.

Dark days in Feilding, but no risk to the public

24/08/2010 14:04:01

Feilding police are the first to admit the local community's going through its darkest days, but they're adamant there's no risk to the public.

Storm tickets $1

24/08/2010 14:00:01

The Melbourne Storm has gone to extreme lengths to end its darkest NRL season on a high by selling tickets for $1.

Post mortem on body at pharmacy

24/08/2010 13:36:01

A post mortem examination will be carried out this afternoon on the man found dead outside and Auckland pharmacy.

Struggle before intruder's death

24/08/2010 13:00:01

Police have confirmed the owner of the pharmacy who'd been called out after the alarm went off was confronted by an intruder and a struggle followed

Changes to adevnture tourism safety

24/08/2010 12:56:01

Adventure tourism operators will have to be reigstered and audited for safety regularly follwing a review of the industry.

Police to investigate Auckland car chase

24/08/2010 12:36:02

Police will be investigating a car chase through Auckland after two teenagers are in hospital with serious injuries.

Concern over body at Auckland shopping centre

24/08/2010 12:32:02

Workers at an Auckland shopping centre are concerned around the discovery of a body this morning.

Meridian: 'outstanding performance'

24/08/2010 12:16:02

The electricity company has posted a 29 percent increase in earnings, boosting its net profit to $184 million for the year

Petryszick can appeal

24/08/2010 12:12:02

The Supreme Court's ruled Peter Petryszick can appeal his assault conviction despite earlier being denied by the Appeal Court

Black Caps worried by lack of match time

24/08/2010 12:12:02

The Black Caps have been putting in extra training time due to their lack of game time ahead of their must-win tri-series match against India.

King-Turner gunning for Grand Slam

24/08/2010 12:08:02

Kiwi tennis number one Dan King-Turner's hoping to qualify for his first Grand Slam this week.

Chch gets explanation

24/08/2010 12:00:02

Leaflets outlining why Government appointed commissioners were installed at Environment Canterbury are going out to Christchurch households

Afghans start to remove Kabul roadblocks

24/08/2010 11:56:02

Kabul has been turned into a military fort as Afghani authorities begin to remove concrete road blockades.

Feilding bodies to be removed from scene

24/08/2010 11:52:03

The bodies of three people found dead in a Feilding house will be removed from the scene today.

Working group to enoucrage savings appointed

24/08/2010 11:48:00

The Government has appointed its working group aimed at coming up with ways to encourage savings and reduce our dependence on foreign capital.

PM to look at suicide restrictions

24/08/2010 11:36:01

John Key says providing the details of how a suicide is carried out aren't published, he can't see why suicides can't be reported in a general sense

Rugby refs boss calls for technology in rugby

24/08/2010 11:36:01

Referees boss Paddy O'Brien's calling for greater use of technology in rugby.

Defence Tall Blacks concern

24/08/2010 11:36:01

Defence is the biggest concern for the Tall Blacks as they prepare for next week's World Champs in Turkey.

Zion Wildlife Gardens in court

24/08/2010 11:20:01

Lion park Zion Wildlife Gardens is back in court this afternoon, facing charges relating to the death of Dalu MnCube.

Mapp to be questioned over Roy

24/08/2010 11:12:02

Defence Minister Wayne Mapp will be in for a barrage this week as opposition parties plan to ask questions over former associate minister Heather Roy.

Car chase puts teens in hospital

24/08/2010 11:08:02

Two teens are in a serious condition in hospital after a police chase through some of Auckland's more affluent suburbs

Government defends casino bars

24/08/2010 11:08:02

The Government's defending its decision to allow casinos to run bars 24/7 whilst making other outlets close at 4am.

Immigration laws to prevent boat people

24/08/2010 10:48:02

Prime Minster John Key says immigration laws are being looked at because of the chance boat people may make it to NZ.

Suspicious blaze destroys courthouse

24/08/2010 10:48:02

A suspicious fire has destroyed Kaikoura's histroic Court House.

Former mayor wants another crack

24/08/2010 10:44:02

Former Wellington mayor Sir Michael Fowler is throwing his hat in the ring for a council job, 20 years after his last involvement.

Pharmacy cordoned off

24/08/2010 9:12:01

Police are saying little about a body found at Grant Gillard Pharmacy on New North Rd in the Auckland suburb of Mt Albert

Future topic of conference

24/08/2010 9:08:01

Where to now for councils and businesses will be the topic of conversation at the Towns and Cities Conference in Wellington today

City embarrass Liverpool 3-0

24/08/2010 9:04:01

Manchester City has thumped Liverpool 3-0 in their Premier League match in Manchester consigning the Merseysiders to their worst defeat in two years.

NZ showjumping team named

24/08/2010 8:40:01

New Zealand is putting forward one of its "strongest ever" showjumping teams for next month's World Equestrian Games

Venus moves ahead of Statham

24/08/2010 8:32:01

Youngster Michael Venus has moved ahead of Rubin Statham in the latest rankings, taking over the number two spot in New Zealand.

Slade hungrier for All Black jumper

24/08/2010 8:32:01

Canterbury first five Colin Slade is hoping he'll get the call-up to the All Blacks bench with Dan Carter undergoing ankle surgery.

Wozniacki tunes up for US Open

24/08/2010 8:32:01

World number two Caroline Wozniacki has won the Montreal Cup confirming the Dane as the favourite for the US Open crown.

Search for Lucas goes on

24/08/2010 8:16:02

The search effort for the Gisborne four-year-old has been scaled back but a team of around a dozen people continues to scour the area

Body at possible burglary

24/08/2010 8:12:02

Police have cordoned off a pharmacy on Auckland's New North Rd after the discovery of a body

Ruptured gas main near railway station

24/08/2010 8:08:02

Dunedin commuters are being asked to avoid Dunedin's Castle St due to ruptured gas main

Dunedin man's body found

24/08/2010 8:04:02

The body of missing Dunedin man Brad Anderson has been found near the Kuri bush

Battle to buy New Zealand firm

24/08/2010 8:04:02

Two foreign firms have already announced takeover bids for NZ Farming Systems while a mystery investor is also in talks

Tiger Woods officially divorced

24/08/2010 7:44:01

World number one Tiger Woods has officially announced that he and wife Elin Nordegren have divorced after the sex scandal that embroiled him last year.

England Cup bid "unbeatable"

24/08/2010 7:44:01

English Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has told FIFA inspectors on a four-day visit that his country's 2018 World Cup bid is unbeatable.

Thomson hints at Crusaders move

24/08/2010 7:40:01

Unwanted All Blacks flanker Adam Thomson has given his strongest hint yet that he will leave the Highlanders and move to the Crusaders in 2011.

Steyn not guaranteed place in 'Boks

24/08/2010 7:36:01

Fullback Francois Steyn is not guaranteed a place in the Springboks despite arriving back in South Africa and linking up with the struggling side.

Phoenix sign goalie Vukovic

24/08/2010 7:32:01

The Wellington Phoenix have signed former Central Coast Mariners goalie Danny Vukovic for the remainder of the A-League season.

Henderson to leave Warriors

24/08/2010 7:32:01

Hooker Ian Henderson will leave the Warriors at the end of the NRL season to join UK Super League club Les Catalans on a three-year deal.

Full alert at Wellington airport

24/08/2010 7:16:01

Pilots of a light aircraft raised the alarm when they had concerns about their aircraft's hydraulic system

Alleged killer to stand trail in China

24/08/2010 7:12:01

The 23-year-old alleged killer of Auckland Taxi driver Hiren Mohini will stand trial in China

President expresses condolences

24/08/2010 7:00:02

Philippine President Benigno Aquino has passed on his condolences to relatives of seven Hong Kong tourists and a Filipino killed in the Manila hostage crisis

Navy denies drinking culture

24/08/2010 6:28:02

The New Zealand Navy admits its sailors do make mistakes but denies it has a drinking culture

Gandalf returns

24/08/2010 6:20:02

A performing vulture has returned home after triggering an alert in Scottish airspace

A home playoff spot for the Titans

24/08/2010 6:20:02

The Gold Coast Titans gain a playoff spot in the NRL after a 23-12 win over the Roosters in Sydney last night

Liquor laws impact RTDs

24/08/2010 6:16:02

Proposed changes to liquor laws will have an impact on the packaging and sale of RTDs

Casinos exempt for liquor lock-out

24/08/2010 6:08:02

Government liquor law reforms could see people locked out of bars at 4am - but they can still go and drink at a casino

Murphy in doubt for Bathurst

24/08/2010 6:08:02

Four time Bathurst Champion Greg Murphy could miss this year's event after being hospitalised with a back problem

Political Report for Tuesday August 24

24/08/2010 6:00:02

Political Report for Tuesday August 24

Deer oh deer

24/08/2010 5:52:06

MAF says New Zealand's deer farmers are either just breaking even or making a small profit thanks to the drought and the exchange rate

Billboards miss mark with PM

24/08/2010 5:48:01

John Key says billboards that accuse the Government of handing control of the foreshore and seabed to Maori aren't accurate or original

Changes for adventure tourism

24/08/2010 5:28:02

Minister of Labour Kate Wilkinson will make an announcement on a review of the sector and its safety standards today

Raft of changes to liquor laws

23/08/2010 15:56:01

A split purchase age for alcohol is the key platform for the Government's wide-ranging liquor reforms

Three bodies found in Feilding house

23/08/2010 15:48:01

Police are investigating the deaths of three people in a Feilding house, there is no link with the Scott Guy murder

Lockyer under pressure to play

23/08/2010 14:32:01

With the Broncos' finals hopes on the line skipper Darren Lockyer is under pressure to play against the Warriors despite his rib injury on Friday night.

11yr-old hit by off-duty officer

23/08/2010 13:16:02

The driver at the centre of a serious accident in Nelson was an off-duty police officer who may have been talking on a cellphone at the time

Offer doesn't stack up

23/08/2010 11:56:01

Post Primary Teachers' Association President Kate Gainsford says a one percent pay offer doesn't compare to what's offered overseas

Fighter jet on TradeMe

23/08/2010 11:52:03

Bidding on a 1973 MiG jet has already reached $34,000

Dixon second but Power wins

23/08/2010 11:52:03

Kiwi Scott Dixon has finished second at the Californian round of the IndyCar series but championship leader Will Power won the race to extend his series lead.

Man in court over Tauranga shooting

23/08/2010 11:44:01

A 23-year-old man has been arrested and will appear in the Tauranga District Court today after a man was shot in the legs last night

Coach happy with swimmers' progress

23/08/2010 11:44:01

NZ swimming coach Mark Regan is content with his team's effort at the Pan Pacific Champs and is confident they're on track for the Commonwealth Games.

Search on for Carter replacement

23/08/2010 10:40:01

While Aaron Cruden will take Dan Carter's starting spot, the search is on for the bench first five role in the All Blacks.

Geary finishes second in Ontario

23/08/2010 10:40:01

New Zealand's Josh Geary has picked up $16,000 for his second place finish in a Canadian golf Tour event in Ontario.

Anderton fuming about cuts

23/08/2010 9:44:01

The Wigram MP is angry the Government has cut funding for a South Island based suicide counselling programme for the sake of $3 million

Stolen rum a winner

23/08/2010 9:28:01

New Zealand's only rum company has won a silver medal for its white rum at a competition in London

Court martial hearing

23/08/2010 9:24:01

A member of the New Zealand Navy is being tried on two counts of assaulting a person of lower rank at the Devonport naval base today

PM says ban taking it too far

23/08/2010 9:20:01

John Key says New Zealand needs foreign investment but acknowledges there are concerns about Kiwis becoming tenants in their own country

Phoenix hope Paston will be fit

23/08/2010 9:08:02

The Wellington Phoenix are confident goalkeeper Mark Paston will be fit for their A-League match against the Brisbane Roar on Friday night.

Federer wins Cincinnati Masters

23/08/2010 8:00:02

World number two Roger Federer has beaten American Mardy Fish 6-7 7-6 6-4 to claim the Cincinnati Masters title in preparation for the US Open.

Tall Blacks finish build-up with loss

23/08/2010 7:56:02

The Tall Blacks have lost their last warm up game ahead of the Basketball World Champs with a 65-62 loss to Jordan in Croatia.

Chch flights delayed

23/08/2010 7:52:03

Thick fog blanketing the city is causing flight disruptions

Newcastle hammer Villa for first win

23/08/2010 7:52:03

Newcastle United has celebrated its return to the English Premier League with 6-0 hiding of Aston Villa while Manchester United draw 2-2 with Fulham.

Sri Lanka pound India to make final

23/08/2010 7:52:03

Sri Lanka skittled India for 103 and then cruised to the target in the 16th over of their tri series ODI in Dambulla to progress to the final.

Cruden to start with Carter out

23/08/2010 7:48:02

Manawatu's Aaron Cruden picked to make All Black starting debut in final Tri-Nations test after Carter has surgery on his ankle.

Luck out of Broncos match

23/08/2010 7:48:02

Workhorse backrower Michael Luck will miss Friday night's important clash with Brisbane after suffering a deep cut to his thigh against Manly.

Loeb wins Rally Germany

23/08/2010 7:48:02

World champion Sebastien Loeb has moved to within sight of this seventh straight title after winning Rally Germany in his works Citroen.

Eels season ends with loss to Tigers

23/08/2010 7:40:02

Parramatta's NRL finals chances are all but over after losing a thrilling match 20-18 to the Wests Tigers at Parramatta Stadium.

Supercity sparks rush to spend $3 mill

23/08/2010 6:52:02

It's sat untouched and forgotten for almost 30 years but now a pool of money collected from developers will buy Remuera shoppers a bigger carpark

Party pills in schools

23/08/2010 6:28:02

Students are being sent home from school after turning up stoned on legal high

Wellingtonians charitable

23/08/2010 6:08:01

According to a survey Wellingtonians are the country's most poverty-conscious people

Keep farmland in NZ hands

23/08/2010 5:56:01

The 'Save our Farms' campaign launches today and aims to ban the sale of New Zealand's rural land to foreigners

The cost of diplomatic protection

23/08/2010 5:52:06

Exactly how much is the taxpayer paying for the diplomatic protection afforded to New Zealand's senior political figures?

Announcement on liquor laws

23/08/2010 5:44:01

Justice Minister Simon Power will unveil the Government's legislative response to the Law Commission's recommendations early this afternoon

Ship's crew to fly out

23/08/2010 5:40:01

Over the next two days the 45 survivors of the Oyang 70 sinking expect to leave New Zealand

Search scaled down

23/08/2010 5:32:01

The police search for four-year-old Lucas Ward will be scaled back today with divers and volunteers stood down

Arrest is crucial

23/08/2010 5:28:01

Kevin McNeill, the son of murdered Tokoroa teacher Lois Dear, is appealing for public donations to help with a reward in the Scott Guy case

HNZ staff strike

23/08/2010 5:24:01

Staff from around New Zealand will down their tools for four hours today, their union wants to negotiate a 'fair and transparent pay system'

Dan Carter to undergo surgery

22/08/2010 20:24:01

All Black Dan Carter to miss final Tri Nations match against Australia due to ankle surgery: out of action for up to eight weeks

Phoenix earn first win

22/08/2010 19:36:01

The Wellington Phoenix have beaten the Central Coast Mariners 2-0 to pick up their first win of the 2010-11 A-League season.

Auckland too slick for Northland

22/08/2010 19:36:01

Auckland has beaten Northland 26-13 after dominating throughout their ITM Cup match at Eden Park this afternoon.

Southland stays at the top

22/08/2010 19:36:01

The Southland Stags have beaten Hawke's Bay 23-20 in their ITM Cup match at McLean Park to remain the competition leaders.

Search for boy downgraded

22/08/2010 16:56:01

Full scale search for missing pre-schooler in Gisborne is downscaled with no sign of him after six days

Reduction in drug price

22/08/2010 16:28:01

Price reduction in a blood-thinning drug will boost the number of people using it- from next month Clopidogrel avail next month

Concern for missing man

22/08/2010 16:20:01

Dunedin police fear for safety of missing man- 25-year-old Brad Gordon Anderson reported missing by family Thursday

Swimmers have mixed afternoon

22/08/2010 15:52:02

Mixed afternoon for New Zealand swimmers at Pan Pacific Championships in California- Hayley Palmer breaks her NZ record

Fraudulent actions investigated

22/08/2010 15:32:01

Investigation into alleged fraudulent actions of a bank worker understood to be married to a Tauranga police officer

Whale burial a big job

22/08/2010 15:28:01

Big task for locals in the Far North burying 49 stranded pilot whales that died on the beach yesterday

U2 operation huge

22/08/2010 14:56:01

Huge operation to bring hot band U2 to New Zealand, with two planes needed to transport all the equipment

Support for injured crew

22/08/2010 14:56:01

Communities in Christchurch rally to support injured crew members from the Oyang 70, which sank Wednesday

Auckland has a plan

22/08/2010 13:52:02

Auckland players plan to isolate the influence of Northland first five David Holwell in their ITM Cup rugby clash at Eden Park

Mariners visit Phoenix

22/08/2010 13:52:02

One Central Coast Mariner has more than one thing on his mind in this afternoon's match against The Phoenix in Wellington

Hawkes Bay cautious

22/08/2010 13:48:01

Hawke's Bay will take a cautious approach on to the field against Southland in this afternoon's ITM rugby in Napier

Gisborne search continues

22/08/2010 13:44:01

A six-strong dive squad and a private unit are part of extended Gisborne searches underway today for Lucas Ward

Australia has Green tinge

22/08/2010 13:40:01

The Green Party in New Zealand is delighted the Australian Federal Election has added a Green element to that country's government

Workers rally in Dunedin

22/08/2010 13:32:01

Hundreds of trade unionists and their supporters have marched through Dunedin to protest changes to workplace legislation.

Rewards inundate police

22/08/2010 13:28:02

Police investigating the murder of Feilding farmer Scott Guy have been inundated by offers of rewards backed by the local community

Marks still injured

22/08/2010 13:20:02

The New Zealand men's basketball team will be without the services of NBA star Sean Marks for the World Championships

Whale burials underway

22/08/2010 13:08:02

DOC staff and members of Ngati Kahu have begun burying the remains of 49 whales which stranded on a Far North beach

Peters slams Maori Party

22/08/2010 13:04:02

NZFirst leader Winston Peters has slammed The Maori Party for an 'undercurrent of racism' and called for maturity over race relations

Gorge victim named

22/08/2010 12:52:03

Police have released the name of the man killed when his Subaru crashed into the Manawatu Gorge: Darren Ellis from Upper Hutt

Another alcohol warning

22/08/2010 12:16:02

After a teenager died in his city, MP Todd McClay says it is important the Government recognises the need to change alcohol laws

McCaw calls for focus

22/08/2010 11:52:02

All Blacks captain Richie McCaw is calling on his side to keep its focus despite locking away the Tri Nations title this morning

Australian wait continues

22/08/2010 11:48:01

It will be several more days before Australians know who will be their new leaders; most poundits pick the coalition to win

Lucas Ward still missing

22/08/2010 11:40:01

A broader search of Gisborne's waterways is underway with four year-old Lucas Ward now missing for a sixth day

Fouhy rediscovers passion

22/08/2010 11:36:01

New Zealand kayaker Ben Fouhy, at the world champs in Poland, believes he still has it in him to return to the top of his sport

Oracle favours multi-hulls

22/08/2010 11:28:01

BMW Oracle is, according to Russell Coutts, strongly interested in seeing multi-hull boats compete for the next America's Cup

Watch Australia's depth

22/08/2010 11:24:01

Jamaica coach Connie Francis says Australia has more depth than New Zealand as they eye a three test netball series

Raikkonen not missing F1

22/08/2010 11:16:01

Former Formula One world champion Kimi Raikkonen believes he is unlikely to return to the sport now he is rallying

Stabbed teen named

22/08/2010 11:00:01

Police have released the name of the teenager who died after being stabbed in Rotorua on Friday night: Tongarewa Thomas

Aitken confident of progress

22/08/2010 10:32:02

Following the Silver Ferns' 62-40 win over Jamaica last night, coach Ruth Aitken says the team has advanced during the series

McCaw praises team

22/08/2010 10:16:01

All Blacks' skipper Richie McCaw is praising his team's composure and determination in beating the Springboks 29-22

Praise for Julian Savea

22/08/2010 10:04:01

Young winger Julian Savea is on the end of praise from Wellington coach Andre Bell following a 26-14 ITM Cup win over Waikato.

A finals for New Zealanders

22/08/2010 9:44:01

At the Pan Pacific Championships, two New Zealand swimmers have qualified for A finals: Natalie Wiegersma and Hayley Palmer

Setback for Warriors

22/08/2010 9:40:01

A setback for the Warriors as they chase a place in the NRL playoffs: their half-time lead eroded to a 19-16 loss

All Blacks the champions

22/08/2010 9:36:01

A last minute 29-22 victory for the All Blacks has seen them reclaim rugby's Tri Nations title in Johannesburg this morning

Coach demands more

22/08/2010 9:32:01

The Silver Ferns have achieved two 20+ goal wins over Jamaica, but coach Ruth Aitken is demanding more from her players

Dunedin rally today

22/08/2010 9:28:01

The Council of Trade Unions, riled about employment law hanges, is part of a protest rally being held in Dunedin today

Lucas Ward search continues

22/08/2010 9:24:01

A fresh team of police divers is working this morning on the continuing search for missing preschooler Lucas Ward

Further charges possible

22/08/2010 9:20:01

Police will consider laying further charges against a teenager already facing an assault charge after a Rotorua death

Bell's perfect start

22/08/2010 9:12:01

Andre Bell is off to the perfect start as head coach of Wellington after a solid 26-14 ITM Cup rugby win over Waikato

Del Potro injured

22/08/2010 9:08:01

U.S. tennis Open champion Juan Martin Del Potro will not be able to defend his title because of a wrist injury sustained in January

Maori leaders: face facts

22/08/2010 8:56:01

Maori leaders have been told by Paula Bennett to face the fact Maori babies and children are being beaten, abused and killed

Dunedin rally today

22/08/2010 7:32:02

Workers protesting against the government's move to change employment laws are expected to turn out at a rally in Dunedin today

Swimmers in A finals

22/08/2010 7:32:02

Natalie Wiegersma and Hayley Palmer will represent New Zealand in the A Finals at the Pan Pacific swimming Championships

More details on stabbing

22/08/2010 7:12:02

Police are expected to release more information today about the fatal stabbing of a Rotorua teenager; 15 year-old arrested

Identity remains unknown

22/08/2010 7:12:02

Police are still trying to confirm the identity of a man found dead in the Manawatu River, 20 metres from a submerged car

Gibbes laments loss

22/08/2010 7:12:02

Waikato coach Chris Gibbes is lamenting another mixed display from his side in the ITM Cup, beaten 26-14 by Wellington

Arsenal thump Blackpool in EPL

22/08/2010 7:04:02

Arsenal, Tottenham, Birmingham, Bolton and West Brom are English Football's overnight winners; Everton and Wolverhampton drew

Nine whales survive

22/08/2010 7:00:02

After stranding on Karikari Beach on Friday, 9 of the whales moved to Maitai Beach by trailer and refloated have survived

Wellington filmmaker mourned

22/08/2010 6:56:02

Wellington filmmaker Kathy Dudding has died at the age of 49 - she was diagnosed with lung cancer in April

Vindaloo Against Violence

22/08/2010 6:48:02

The Diversity Forum underway in Christchurch will hear from the woman who started the successful Vindaloo Against Violence campaign in Melbourne

Anti-violence campaign resumes

22/08/2010 6:44:02

The 'It's Not OK' advertising campaign is being re-launched today to encourage people to act when someone is living with violence

Silver Ferns win series

22/08/2010 6:40:02

A 62-40 win over Jamaica last night in Napier sees New Zealand's Silver Ferns win their latest international series 2-nil

Win for Sea Eagles

22/08/2010 6:36:02

Michael Luck is in hospital with a massive cut on his knee after the Warriors 19-16 loss to the Sea Eagles in Manly

Third for Fouhy

22/08/2010 6:36:02

Ben Fouhy has marked international competition comeback with 3rd placein the B Final of the K1 1000 at the World kayaking Championships

All Blacks win Tri-Nations

22/08/2010 6:32:01

The All Blacks have reclaimed the Tri-Nations title following a heart-stopping 29-22 win over the Springboks in Johannesburg

Lucas still missing

22/08/2010 6:28:01

Police want Gisborne locals to cast their minds back to Tuesday, when a boy matching Lucas Ward's description was spotted.

Australian Election indecisive

22/08/2010 6:20:03

A hung parliament is the most likely result of the 2010 Australian election as it becomes apparent the Coalition has not won a majority

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