News Archive

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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 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

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

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