• UCI in new spat with anti-doping agency

    The International Cycling Union reopened a spat with AFLD, after the French anti-doping agency suggested it favoured the Astana team in the Tour de France.October 30, 2009, 10:59 am

  • Phoenix want to keep Paul Ifill

    The Wellington Phoenix are set to offer in-form forward Paul Ifill a new long term deal.October 30, 2009, 10:58 am

  • Couple charged over Highgate robbery

    Police have charged a couple over a robbery they allegedly committed together more than five months ago.October 30, 2009, 10:57 am

  • Cats, Blues headline ANZAC round

    Geelong and Carlton are set to upstage Collingwood and Essendon in next year's Anzac Day round after being scheduled to clash in a stand-alone match on the holiday Monday the day after the traditional Pies-Bombers encounter...October 30, 2009, 10:55 am

  • Unknown "Precious" actress lives unlikely dream

    NEW YORK (Reuters) - Gabourey "Gabby" Sidibe is riding a once unthinkable trajectory of newcomer movie stardom that rivals any fairy tale.October 30, 2009, 10:54 am

  • Suspect fronts court over alleged 'pack rape' case

    A court has heard identity will be an issue in the case of an 18-year-old man charged over an alleged pack rape at Phillip Island.October 30, 2009, 10:54 am

  • French luxury targets aspiring Chinese

    France's creme de la creme luxury firms, hit by a drop in sales on traditional markets, have launched a China charm offensive, with a 3D website that gives a peek at the best the nation has to offer.October 30, 2009, 10:54 am

  • Unknown "Precious" actress lives unlikely dream

    NEW YORK (Reuters) - Gabourey "Gabby" Sidibe is riding a once unthinkable trajectory of newcomer movie stardom that rivals any fairy tale.October 30, 2009, 10:53 am

  • MP pay rise will backfire: Greens

    The New South Wales Greens say a pay rise for state MPs will backfire against the Government.October 30, 2009, 10:53 am

  • Carbon scheme won't hurt coal mines: study

    An investment research group has poured cold water on the coal industry's claims that an emissions trading scheme will lead to mine closures and jobs losses.October 30, 2009, 10:48 am

  • Boy, 14 charged over robbery spate

    A 14-year-old boy has been charged over a series of robberies in Sydney's south west this week.October 30, 2009, 10:48 am

  • Police hunt for schoolyard attackers

    Police are looking for a gang of youths that allegedly attacked three students at a school in Melbourne's north-east.October 30, 2009, 10:46 am

  • This Is It contender for Oscar: Sony

    Sony thinks its new Michael Jackson documentary could be a contender for best picture.October 30, 2009, 10:43 am

  • Chinese vice-premier to visit NZ from Sunday

    China Vice-Premier Li Keqiang will visit New Zealand from Sunday.October 30, 2009, 10:43 am

  • Brisbane's Anglican Cathedral finally consecrated

    Brisbane's St John's Anglican Cathedral has been consecrated more than a century after construction first started.October 30, 2009, 10:42 am

  • Facebook announces new privacy policy

    Facebook has outlined changes to its privacy policy and asked for feedback from the social network's more than 300 million users.October 30, 2009, 10:35 am

  • Asian Beau Stakes is Correct way for Railway winner

    Colour Correct is set to emulate the path of glory set by the past two Railway Stakes champions when he tackles tomorrow's $125,000 Asian Beau Stakes at Ascot.October 30, 2009, 10:35 am

  • Final submissions on bullied boy's death

    An inquest into the death of a 14-year-old NSW student, who took his own life after apparently being mercilessly bullied and beaten, ends in Ballina on Friday.October 30, 2009, 10:34 am

  • Sneakyn ready to fly in sprint

    Trainer Darren Duffy believes his star pacer Sneakyn Down Under will set the pace despite an awkward barrier draw in tonight's $50,000 Find Thirty Every Day Mount Eden Sprint at Gloucester Park.October 30, 2009, 10:34 am

  • No room for Dockers at MCG in 2010

    Fremantle have been kicked off the MCG for the 2010 AFL season.October 30, 2009, 10:29 am

  • US scientist pleads not guilty in Israel spy case

    WASHINGTON (AFP) - A leading US space scientist credited with helping discover water on the moon pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges he tried to sell US defense secrets to Israel for two million dollars.October 30, 2009, 10:28 am

Opinion

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    Ed's View Nov 11 12:34am
    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 5:59am
    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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