News Archive

PHOENIX, Oct 24 (Reuters) - American Troy Matteson was close to disbelief after charging into a three-stroke lead in Saturday's third round of the Arizona Open in Scottsdale.October 25, 2009, 10:49 am

* Game called off two hours before start timeOctober 25, 2009, 10:37 am

Thousands of early morning risers have sat down on a giant picnic rug of more than 10,000 square metres of turf to enjoy breakfast on Sydney Harbour Bridge.October 25, 2009, 10:36 am

Police have named the fisherman believed to be missing after his boat was found on Lake Rotoma, northeast of Rotorua, yesterday.October 25, 2009, 10:29 am

A baby boy is in a critical condition in Auckland's Starship Children's Hospital and a woman has been charged with his assault.October 25, 2009, 10:28 am

Those who fear or hope for a common currency across Asia and embracing New Zealand should not think it is going to happen very quickly if it ever happens at all, Prime Minister John Key said today.October 25, 2009, 10:28 am

China's is not hopeful of the upcoming climate change policy talks in Copenhagen delivering more than a political statement, Prime Minister John Key said today.October 25, 2009, 10:26 am

WASHINGTON (AFP) - US President Barack Obama contacted his Russian and French counterparts Saturday, rallying support for a deal to end the crisis over Iran's nuclear program as they urged Tehran to accept the offer.October 25, 2009, 10:22 am

A huge fire on Department of Conservation (DOC) land in Southland was stopped just in time, a fire officer says.October 25, 2009, 10:21 am

Saudi Arabia's Health Ministry has announced it will close two schools temporarily after two students died of swine flu.October 25, 2009, 10:19 am

At least 15 people have been killed and 24 others injured in a collision between two passenger trains in Giza southwest of Cairo, witnesses and police say.October 25, 2009, 10:18 am

Organisers of the Royal Hobart Show are hailing this year's event a success, with more than 40,000 people attending.October 25, 2009, 10:18 am

Visitors to the Sydney Opera House are being treated to free behind the scenes tours on Sunday.October 25, 2009, 10:17 am

NEW YORK, Oct 24 (Reuters) - Carolina Hurricanes forward Tuomo Ruutu has been suspended for three games for slamming Darcy Tucker of the Colorado Avalanche into the boards, the NHL said on Saturday.October 25, 2009, 10:04 am

Police say a man wanted over the murder of a self-described vampire and male prostitute in Melbourne six years ago may have fled interstate and assumed a new identity.October 25, 2009, 9:56 am

ISLAMABAD (AFP) - A suicide bomber blew up his explosives-filled car on a Pakistani motorway early Sunday, killing a patrol officer, the chief of motorway police said.October 25, 2009, 9:51 am

Millionaire businessman Sir Robert Jones and his partner, Kham Phom Souv Anh, have separated.October 25, 2009, 9:47 am

It has taken 20 years but the then teenage dominatrix involved in the Peter Plumley-Walker case has finally spoken about the night it all went wrong.October 25, 2009, 9:46 am

A collision between two passenger trains in Egypt has killed at least 20 people and injured dozens more.October 25, 2009, 9:36 am

Suri plays peek-a-boo with the paparazzi, Pamela Anderson hugs a seal, Paula Abdul hugs Barry Manilow and J.Lo applauds her husband's work. Check out these photos and more ...October 25, 2009, 9:32 am

The Kiwis and the Kangaroos fought out an epic 20-all draw in their Four Nations league match in London today.October 25, 2009, 9:30 am