News Archive

General Motors said overnight its board decided to keep Opel, scrapping an on-again, off-again plan to sell its big European division.November 4, 2009, 10:43 am

ARCADIA, California (AFP) - Unbeaten mare Zenyatta will take on the boys on Saturday in the five million-dollar Breeders Cup Classic, and was installed as the early 5-2 favorite after drawing the fourth post on Tuesday.November 4, 2009, 10:39 am

The Mokihinui River dam would not go ahead, Energy Minister Gerry Brownlee reportedly told a meeting last night.November 4, 2009, 10:37 am

Melbourne Cup third-place getter Mourilyan's prize money is under scrutiny, with the Greens demanding the Government step in and stop the horse's owner - an alleged war criminal - from pocketing the cash.November 4, 2009, 10:36 am

Adelaide Zoo has confirmed its two pandas will arrive in Australia on November 28.November 4, 2009, 10:35 am

MILAN, Nov 3 (Reuters) - Real Madrid playmaker Kaka made an emotional return to AC Milan on Tuesday and said his former team mates looked in good shape despite their wobbly form.November 4, 2009, 10:34 am

New Zealand, Australia and Korean officials will meet in Auckland today to discuss broadband infrastructure.November 4, 2009, 10:34 am

A 53-year-old man has died after an explosion and fire engulfed his car at North Adelaide.November 4, 2009, 10:33 am

The Department of Environment says a dog trained to detect cane toads will be a vital tool in assessing high risk freight entering Western Australia's Kimberley.November 4, 2009, 10:33 am

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Delonte West faces up to 18 years in prison on weapons charges after more misdemeanour indictments were filed against him on Tuesday from a September 17 arrest.November 4, 2009, 10:32 am

The Australian Army's Brisbane based 8/9 battalion could have the wool pulled over its eyes when it enlists a new recruit today.November 4, 2009, 10:32 am

Shahid Afridi hit an aggressive half-century and took two wickets to cap Pakistan's 138-run win over New Zealand in the first one-day international on Tuesday.November 4, 2009, 10:29 am

Coca-Cola Amatil has reiterated its earnings guidance for the second half of 2009 after reporting solid third quarter revenue and volume growth across all business units.November 4, 2009, 10:29 am

LONDON, Nov 3 (Reuters) - Didier Drogba scored twice on his return from a three-match European suspension as Chelsea drew 2-2 at Atletico Madrid to seal their place in the knockout round of the Champions League on Tuesday.November 4, 2009, 10:28 am

Police have charged a man with the kidnap and rape of a 17-year-old girl in Sydney's west last month.November 4, 2009, 10:28 am

WASHINGTON (AFP) - US automaker General Motors Tuesday scrapped an on-again, off-again plan to sell its big European division, Opel, which had triggered a political and diplomatic controversy.November 4, 2009, 10:27 am

* Two late goals earn United a drawNovember 4, 2009, 10:27 am

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Yahoo Inc, looking to match rivals in providing up-to-the-minute Internet search results, is running tests with several real-time search partners, sources familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.November 4, 2009, 10:26 am

Telstra chief executive David Thodey says the company is facing challenging times as it seeks to leverage its position as a "great Australian company" in the face of proposed legislation that will drive changes to its business.November 4, 2009, 10:26 am

Shahid Afridi hit an aggressive half-century and took two wickets to cap Pakistan's 138-run win over New Zealand in the first day-night international here on Tuesday.November 4, 2009, 10:25 am

A sculpture of ACC and Environment Minister Nick Smith made out of cow manure has topped $3000 on auction site TradeMe.co.nz.November 4, 2009, 10:25 am