• Scrub fire threatens houses in Coromandel

    Fire crews are battling a scrub fire which began in a swamp in the Coromandel village of Opoutere.November 25, 2009, 10:59 am

  • Whakatane Hospital laboratory to be privatised

    In a move that has attracted widespread opposition, Bay of Plenty District Health Board is to privatise its Whakatane Hospital laboratory.November 25, 2009, 10:58 am

  • Garlic

    Garlic has been used in food and medicinally for thousands of years.November 25, 2009, 10:56 am

  • Anthropology

    Travel back in time to explore unknown worlds you will never forget.November 25, 2009, 10:56 am

  • Price key to train success

    Public transport proponents warn that prices for passengers must be competitive if Auckland's electrified rail system is to succeed.November 25, 2009, 10:53 am

  • Boys charged over bush fire

    Four boys will face court next month after allegedly starting a bushfire Clarkson yesterday.November 25, 2009, 10:50 am

  • GrainCorp turnaround yields $63m profit

    GrainCorp has turned its annual earnings around and into the black after good rains boosted crop receivals and the company cut some costs.November 25, 2009, 10:50 am

  • Maori Party stands by ETS deal

    The Maori Party's ruling council is dismissing reports that it is discussing reneging on a deal over the emissions trading scheme (ETS) legislation.November 25, 2009, 10:49 am

  • Cyclist escapes car injury

    A cyclist was lucky to escape serious injury after riding into the side of a car in Mirrabooka this morning.November 25, 2009, 10:49 am

  • Baptism of fire for young Windies

    West Indies coach David Williams admit his young bowlers will face a tough initiation against Australia in tomorrow's first Test at the Gabba.November 25, 2009, 10:47 am

  • Washington Post closing remaining U.S. bureaus

    NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Washington Post is closing its last U.S. bureaus outside the nation's capital as the money-losing newspaper retrenches to focus on politics and local news.November 25, 2009, 10:47 am

  • Gayle land in Brisbane in time for first Test

    West Indies captain Chris Gayle has flown in to Brisbane and is set to line up in the first Test against Australia at the Gabba starting on Thursday.November 25, 2009, 10:46 am

  • Woman injured in rollover

    A 37-year-old woman is in hospital with serious injuries after rolling her car on Kwinana Freeway overnight.November 25, 2009, 10:46 am

  • Man killed as home sprayed with bullets

    Police are looking for two men after a man was shot dead at a home in Sydney's south-west overnight.November 25, 2009, 10:44 am

  • Jetstar investigating wheelchair 'accident'

    Jetstar has launched an investigation into an incident where a passenger was injured in a fall from one of their wheelchairs at Melbourne Airport.November 25, 2009, 10:44 am

  • Flyers' Briere suspended for two games for late hit

    TORONTO, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Philadelphia Flyers forward Daniel Briere has been suspended for two games for "a late hit on an unsuspecting opponent," the NHL said on Tuesday.November 25, 2009, 10:43 am

  • Washington Post will close U.S. bureaus

    NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Washington Post is closing its bureaus in Chicago, Los Angeles and New York as the money-losing newspaper retrenches to focus on politics and local news in the nation's capital.November 25, 2009, 10:43 am

  • How to Buy Jewellery

    UK jewellery designer Alex Monroe offers a few tips on how to pick a gift that will be treasured forever.November 25, 2009, 10:43 am

  • All Blacks pair to fly home after French test

    All Blacks Brad Thorn and Andy Ellis will head home after the test against France this weekend to spend time with their families, the New Zealand Rugby Union says.November 25, 2009, 10:43 am

  • Liverpool go out as Fiorentina, Arsenal progress

    LONDON, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Five-times winners Liverpool were knocked out of the Champions League in the group stages despite a 1-0 win at Debrecen on Tuesday while Fiorentina and Arsenal qualified for the last 16.November 25, 2009, 10:42 am

  • New blow to England's 2018 World Cup bid

    England's struggling bid to host the 2018 World Cup finals has suffered another setback when English Premier League (EPL) chairman Dave Richards resigned from the board.November 25, 2009, 10:41 am

Opinion

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    Ed's View Nov 11 11:34am
    Is Hone Harawira a racist?

    The Oxford Dictionary defines racism as "1. Belief in the superiority of a particular race; prejudice based on this. 2. Antagonism towards people of other races."Since his expletive laced email tirade Hone Harawira has been called many things.An..Read more

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    Kevin Roberts Nov 20 4:59pm
    Entrepreneurial Edge

    It's been shown to me repeatedly that New Zealand is full of edgy, creative, radical, flexible, ideas people. Our future depends on our ability to educate, inspire and export these ideas and help them grow and take on the world. Entrepreneurs will lead ec..Read more

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