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Canterbury wins SBW's debut

03/09/2010 21:24:02

Canterbury has beaten Bay of Plenty 28-9 as star recruit Sonny Bill Williams made his debut in the ITM Cup in Christchurch.

TVNZ cut up the credit cards

03/09/2010 18:44:02

Nearly all TVNZ employees from prime time presenters to senior executives will be affected by the decision to cut up staff credit cards

Meth lab bust in Whangarei

03/09/2010 17:36:01

A Whangarei methamphetamine lab has been busted by police this afternoon, two men aged 31 and 44 are being questioned

Calls for change to Arms Act

03/09/2010 17:36:01

Coroner David Crerar is calling for laws around onwership of semi-automatic firearms to be reviewed after last years Napier seige

Student brawl broken up

03/09/2010 17:32:01

A fight involving up to 50 college students in Onehunga has been broken up by Auckland police.

Armourguard robbers still on the loose

03/09/2010 17:28:01

The Police are still searching fro the trio of men wanted for the holdup of an Armourguard van in Westgate, west Auckland

Financial report

03/09/2010 17:00:01

NZX50 3101; Fletch Build $7.71; NZ$= 71.37USc, 78.63 aus, 55.68 euro, 60.15yen, 46.29p; 90 day bank rate 3.23%;TWI 66.41

Foreshore and seabed bill around the corner

03/09/2010 16:52:02

The Government have made good progress on a bill designed to repel the existing law and guarantee access to the foreshore and seabed for all New Zealanders.

Fire victim identified

03/09/2010 16:48:01

Police have announced that 63-year-old Henry Pene was the man that died in the early morning house fire in Wairoa

Doctors: strike comprises patients

03/09/2010 16:40:01

DHB spokesman Mark Fenwick is recommending people needing care this weekend should avoid the emergency room and contact their GP.

Bank claims protestors have wires crossed

03/09/2010 16:32:01

ANZ and National Bank workers are protesting a pay reduction, when they are in fact getting a pay rise.

Rest home residents protest

03/09/2010 15:52:02

Joan Whiting Rest Home in Golden Bay is closing, but 15 elderly residents are staying put in protest of the closure.

Masterton police calling for public help

03/09/2010 15:44:01

Two overnight incidents in Masterton, an aggravated robbery and a suspicious fire, has prompted police to ask the public for help.

Motorway connection fast tracked

03/09/2010 15:44:01

Environment Minister Nick Smith has confirmed Auckland's $2 billion Waterview connection will be fast tracked by limiting appeals and legal challenges.

Government cuts costs

03/09/2010 15:36:01

More than $20 million will be saved over the next five years because of new contact deals run across Government departments.

New lung cancer drug

03/09/2010 15:24:01

PHARMAC is funding a drug that can be taken orally, instead of through chemotherapy methods, which will allow patients more freedom.

Judgement reserved on conduct panel

03/09/2010 14:40:02

The case in which Justice Bill Wilson is questioning the legality of the panel set up to investigate misconduct hearings against him, has come to a close.

Labour: cut for home help a disaster

03/09/2010 14:32:02

Labour Aged Care spokeswoman Winnie Laban says Capital and Coast DHB's decision to cut home help for the elderly will effect up to 500 people

Primetime TV invaded by sleaze?

03/09/2010 14:20:01

Dr Ruth Zanker from the Christchurch Polytechnic's Broadcasting School believes a network push for ratings is the reason for more primetime sleaze on our TV

Olive Oil Award winners announced

03/09/2010 14:08:01

Number 29 from Waiheke has been judged the best olive oil of this year's Royal Easter Show Olive Oil Awards.

Hurricane Earl hits US Coast

03/09/2010 13:56:00

North Carolina's barrier islands have been deserted by residents fleeing from Hurricane Earl the strongest Atlantic Storm of 2010

Fall and alcohol injuries targeted by ACC

03/09/2010 13:52:02

Approximately 12 die each week in NZ as a result of accidents and a new home safety campaign run by ACC will be targeting falls and alcohol related injuries.

Williamson won't be asked to apologise

03/09/2010 13:40:02

The Land Information Minister won't be forced to apologise for comments over foreign investment being more about racism than overseas ownership

Fire claims life, examination in progress

03/09/2010 13:32:01

Fire investigators are examining the scene of a Wairoa home where a 63-year-old man dies this morning

Emergency departments coping with strike

03/09/2010 12:48:01

Auckland radiographers began strike action today, limiting x-ray services for the next 3 days, DHB director Dr Richard Aickin says things are running smoothly.

Nicholson best placed Kiwi at Burghley

03/09/2010 12:36:00

Kiwi eventers are slightly off the pace but still in a handy position after the first day of the Burghley Horse Trials in the UK

Update - Police confirm drowning

03/09/2010 12:32:01

Police in Nelson have confirmed a 20 month boy, has fallen into the duck pond at the Queen's Gardens and drowned.

'Splife' of life for kiwifruit lovers

03/09/2010 12:28:00

Researchers have developed a bioplastic from the waste of kiwifruit to create a combined knife and spoon utensil called a 'splife'

Child porn doctor suspended

03/09/2010 12:12:00

A doctor found with 300,000 images of child porn has been given 4 months home detention and has been suspended from practicing for 9 months.

Bank workers strike

03/09/2010 12:08:01

Staff at ANZ and National Banks are protesting today in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch over proposals to decrease their wages

Players charged over spot-fixing

03/09/2010 12:04:01

The three Pakistan players involved in the spot-fixing allegations have been charged by the ICC for various offences under the anti-corruption code.

Jet ski mission put on hold after rescue

03/09/2010 11:44:00

The group, including 2 New Zealanders, jet skiing their way from London to New Zealand, hit bad weather crossing the Aegean Sea and had to be rescued.

Maori relic recovered

03/09/2010 11:28:00

Police have found the greenstone mere which belonged to peace prophet Te Whiti O Rongomai after it was stolen from a tomb at Parihaka Pa last week.

Greens want Williamson removed

03/09/2010 10:56:02

Party co-leader Russel Norman says Land Information Minister Maurice Williamson needs to be pulled from his role in the sale of the Crafar dairy farms

Man dies in house fire

03/09/2010 10:28:01

A couple and their two children managed to escape a fire that claimed the life of the children's grandfather in Wairoa this morning

Sea slug in Manukau Harbour

03/09/2010 10:08:01

A sea slug thought to have the same dangerous toxins as those found on Auckland's North Shore beaches has been found at Manukau Harbour

Children should be consulted

03/09/2010 9:56:01

Children's Commissioner John Angus says it's the kids who should be consulted over changes to the child support system

Did SCF observe terms of scheme?

03/09/2010 9:52:02

An admission from the Govt that further checks required into how South Canterbury Finance observed terms of the retail deposit guarantee scheme

King-Turner back in Davis Cup team

03/09/2010 9:52:02

New Zealand number one Dan King-Turner returns to the Davis Cup side to play Thailand in Bangkok in three weeks after missing the tie against Pakistan.

Would you like a spife with that?

03/09/2010 9:40:01

A Crown research institute has created compostable bioplastics from kiwifruit waste that will be used to make spoon and knife utensils called 'spifes'

Motorbikes to help with motorway

03/09/2010 9:36:01

A St John's motorbike squad will be on standby when Auckland's southern motorway is closed from 5pm tomorrow until 5am on Monday

Tall Blacks beat France

03/09/2010 9:24:01

The Tall Blacks have beaten France 82-70 at the World Basketball Champs in Turkey to set up a round of 16 match against Russia.

Call to standardise bus lanes

03/09/2010 7:52:03

There are calls for the Auckland council to make all bus lanes operate from 7am to 7pm

Spared from being bullied in prison

03/09/2010 7:52:03

A cross-dressing learner driver who killed his girlfriend in a car crash has been spared jail after a judge ruled he'd be bullied in prison

Discussion about Maori seats

03/09/2010 7:44:01

Canterbury University's Professor Philip Joseph is confident that if the Maori Party campaigned on the party vote it would actually get more support

$50 mill enough in the kitty

03/09/2010 7:20:01

The Government's confident its retail deposit guarantee scheme won't come under any more major pressure from finance company failures

Assurances about political interference

03/09/2010 7:12:01

The new independent Electoral Commission will run a $5.2 million campaign ahead of next year's referendum on the country's voting system

Woolly DNA

03/09/2010 7:08:01

A new DNA test for sheep will help breeders work out how much wool a sheep will grow and how its meat will taste

Independent Commission gets green light

03/09/2010 6:56:01

The ARL board has backed the proposal for an independent commission to run rugby league in Australia with a new constitution likely to be in place by November.

Wozniacki through to third round

03/09/2010 6:44:01

Top seed Caroline Wozniacki has crushed Chang Kai-Chen of Chinese Taipei 6-0 6-0 to move into the third round of the US Open in New York.

House fire claims life

03/09/2010 6:40:02

One person has died in a house fire near Wairoa early this morning

Possible lead in McCann case

03/09/2010 6:36:02

A convicted paedophile has written a letter on his deathbed saying he was not responsible for the 3yr-olds disappearance, but knows who is

Kiwis off the pace in Switzerland

03/09/2010 6:36:02

The three Kiwi golfers at the European Master are off the pace with Michael Campbell eight shots behind the leader at one over.

Farmer-only shares closer

03/09/2010 6:32:02

Fonterra has appointed the New Zealand Stock Exchange to help design a platform for the trading of the cooperative's shares

Three players withdraw from tour

03/09/2010 6:32:02

The three Pakistan players at the centre of the spot-fixing allegations have withdrawn from the tour of England but are maintaining their innocence.

Glading confident they have their man

03/09/2010 6:32:02

New Zealand Football boss Michael Glading is confident they will re-sign World Cup All Whites coach Ricki Herbert in the coming weeks.

Kiwis still well-placed

03/09/2010 6:32:02

New Zealand sailors are still well-placed with four inside the top 10 at the Laser class world champs and two boardsailors in the top 10 in Denmark.

Tall Blacks to face France

03/09/2010 6:32:02

The Tall Blacks play France later this morning to determine who they will meet in the round of 16. A win should see them play Russia.

Political Report for Friday, September 3

03/09/2010 6:20:01

Political Report for Friday, September 3

Wellington gets top marks

03/09/2010 6:12:01

The Wellington City Council has received a AA+ rating by Standard and Poor's - Council chief executive Peter Garty says only the Crown has a higher rating

No resolution with radiographers

03/09/2010 6:08:01

A last-ditch attempt to resolve the dispute between DHBs and radiographers has failed - people warned to stay away from hospitals unless absolutely necessary

Raising age of criminal responsibility

03/09/2010 5:56:03

In a report to a UN review committee the HRC suggests New Zealand should increase the age of criminal responsibility to 18

'Recycling' recidivist drink drivers

03/09/2010 5:40:02

Warren Jenkins has been jailed for four years for driving with excess breath alcohol causing death - it was his 18th drink driving conviction

Counties back on track

02/09/2010 22:16:02

Counties-Manukau have got back to their winning ways in the ITM Cup with a 23-3 win over Tasman in the wet at Pukekohe.

Ferns smash Aussies in second test

02/09/2010 21:40:02

The Silver Ferns have wiped Australia off the court in the second netball test in Wellington, to level the Constellation Cup series at 1-1.

Toxic sea slugs found

02/09/2010 18:48:01

People are being urged to look out for toxic sea slugs on beaches in the Auckland region, after one was found at Cornwallis Beach.

Armed robbers in West Auckland

02/09/2010 18:12:02

Police are looking for offenders of an armed robbery involving Armourguard, which occurred a short time ago in Westgate.

Radiographer and DHB talks breakdown

02/09/2010 17:56:02

A last-ditch attempt to come to an agreement between radiographers and the DHB has failed, meaning there will be a strike next Tuesday

Financial advisors to be more accountable

02/09/2010 17:44:02

A draft Code of Professional Conduct on the Commerce Minister's desk will make financial advisors more accountable

Radiographers strike going ahead

02/09/2010 17:08:01

Medical radiation technologists are proceeding with a national strike action after negotiations today with District Health Boards failed.

Financial Report

02/09/2010 17:04:01

NZX50 3,091; Fletch Build $7.61; NZ$= 71.23 USc, 78.65 Aus, 55.74 euro, 60.12 yen, 46.18p; 90 day rate 3.23; TWI 66.41

Families Commission welcomes debate

02/09/2010 16:48:02

The future of child support in New Zealand is under the microscope at the moment, news that has pleased the Families Commission.

Plane crash survivor released soon

02/09/2010 16:44:02

Kelby Cheyne, the 25-year-old survivor of the Papua New Guinea TransAir crash, could be released from Townsville Hospital within days.

Bolger says bigger!

02/09/2010 16:00:00

There are calls from former PM Jim Bolger to think bigger than just a republic and look at forming a EU style Pacific gathering

Auckland woman charged in BOP crash

02/09/2010 15:44:02

A crash in which 5 unrestrained children were thrown from the car in the Bay of Planty has seen the driver of the car facing 8 charges

AK bus lane stance softens

02/09/2010 15:28:01

Public criticism of the Auckland City Council's staunch no compromise policy on bus lane offenders has caused the council to rethink.

$65 million for Whakatane Hospital

02/09/2010 15:00:01

A massive redevelopment of Whakatane Hospital is nearly underway after the government injected $65 Million into the project

White Sox stay close in AL Central

02/09/2010 15:00:01

The Chicago White Sox won their first match with Manny Ramirez, beating the Cleveland Indians 6-4 in Major League Baseball.

Cleary won't rest players

02/09/2010 14:32:02

Warriors coach Ivan Cleary won't rest any of his players ahead of the finals this weekend even if a home finals berth is out of the equation.

Kahui to mark return off the bench

02/09/2010 14:32:02

All Blacks centre Richard Kahui returns for Waikato off the bench for this weekend's ITM Cup match against North Harbour on Saturday night.

Luck will be ready for finals

02/09/2010 14:32:02

The Warriors will have the services of hard-working backrower Michael Luck for their opening match of the NRL finals with his wounded leg recovering.

Picket line at the Westin

02/09/2010 14:24:02

Laid off workers from the troubled Westin Hotel haven't been offered any redundancy pay and are picketing this afternoon.

Wintry weather over the next few days

02/09/2010 14:08:00

The MetService is predicting strong wind swings, squalls, hail and a wintry southerly will cause temperature turnarounds over the next few days.

Dr Cullen proposes moving toward republic

02/09/2010 14:04:00

Former Deputy PM Michael Cullen made comments in a Parliament today saying moving to a republic would be consistent with the evolution of MMP

Google cleared of privacy invasion

02/09/2010 13:56:00

Police have cleared Google of any wrong doing in regard to concerns in June that they were gathering encrypted data from Wi-Fi networks

What to do with the loo?

02/09/2010 13:44:00

The Wellington City Council is considering proposals for the redevelopment of the 'landmark' toilets at the intersection of Courtenay Pl and Taranaki St

Car crash fatality in Far North

02/09/2010 13:20:01

The Serious Crash Unit is investigating a fatal incident where a man, not wearing his seatbelt, crashed into a bridge on his way to work.

Prison officer investigation completed

02/09/2010 13:08:01

The investigation into the death of 33-year-old Jason Palmer has been completed, but the details of the review won't be released until a Coroner's inquest

Re-jig for child support?

02/09/2010 12:00:01

The Government is considering a major re-jig of the way child support is run after Revenue Minister Peter Dunne has identified that it is outdated

Radiographers strike to be avoided?

02/09/2010 11:52:03

The radiographers union are meeting with DHB representatives today in the hope that an agreement can be met before strike action tomorrow

SCF investors targeted

02/09/2010 11:32:02

Investment bank, Forsyth Barr has taken out an ad in the Christchurch Press today targeting investors that will benefit from the bailout of SCF

Police appeal for help in search

02/09/2010 11:28:02

The search continues and police are seeking help from anyone who has seen missing Wellingtonian, 51-year-old Robert Logan.

Comments on welfare system sought

02/09/2010 10:48:02

People have around two weeks to comment on New Zealand's welfare system - the Welfare Working Group will deliver its report early next year

Trains cleared on Kapiti Coast

02/09/2010 10:44:02

Police advised KiwiRail to hold trains while they investigated sightings of a man running along the train line - but have now given the all clear

Constitutional complacency

02/09/2010 10:40:02

The public's being urged not to be too complacent about constitutional reform - even though it's a nice luxury to have

Report leaves out some families

02/09/2010 10:36:02

A Govt report into social service provisions in Masterton has left out any mention of the needs of dysfunctional and hard to reach families

Price of milk goes up

02/09/2010 10:36:02

Fonterra's latest global online dairy products auction has seen price rise of almost 17 percent on last month - first rise in four months of falling prices

Black Sticks thrashed by Netherlands

02/09/2010 9:56:02

World and Olympic champions the Netherlands have thrashed the Black Sticks 7-3 at the Women's Hockey World Cup in Argentina.

Roy resumes student bill responsibility

02/09/2010 9:04:01

Act MP Heather Roy has taken back responsibility for a bill to make tertiary student memberships voluntary

Snatched childrens' safety to be reviewed

02/09/2010 8:56:01

The safety of three Bay of Plenty children taken without authority by their parents will be investigated by Child Youth and Family

Vintage bubbly found at bottom of the sea

02/09/2010 8:40:01

Bottles of what could be the world's oldest champagne may be worth thousands of dollars if rescued from a shipwreck in the Baltic Sea

Wallabies overhaul their pack

02/09/2010 8:36:01

The Wallabies have made three changes to their forward pack for Sunday morning's Tri-Nations test against the Springboks in Bloemfontein.

Shocking Melbourne Cup favourite

02/09/2010 8:36:01

Last year's winner Shocking is the favourite for this year's running of the Melbourne Cup - the 150th anniversary of the great race.

Govt to tackle child support debt

02/09/2010 8:32:01

A new Government initiative, to be announced this morning, will aim to tackle the multi-billion dollar problem of child support debt

BBC's Stig unmasked after legal battle

02/09/2010 8:24:01

The Stig's alter ego has been revealed after the BBC lost a legal battle to keep the identity of Top Gear's 'tame' racing driver a secret

Hotel industry waiting Westin decision

02/09/2010 8:16:01

A dispute between the owners of the Westin Hotel and individual room owners could set a precedent for new hotel developments

Black Ferns cruise into final

02/09/2010 8:00:01

The New Zealand women's rugby team has cruied into the final of the World Cup in England after thumping France 45-7 in their semifinal.

Clijsters through to third round

02/09/2010 8:00:01

Defending champ Kim Clijsters has brushed past Aussie teenager Sally Peers in a touch under an hour to move into the third round of the US Open.

ANZ Champs squads finalised

02/09/2010 7:56:03

The squads for next season's ANZ Championship are close to being finalised with some big names moving franchises.

Breakers confirm 2010-11 roster

02/09/2010 7:52:02

The NZ Breakers have confirmed their roster for the upcoming ANBL season, sticking with American guard Kevin Braswell who played late last season.

de Villiers in hot water... again

02/09/2010 7:44:01

Springbok coach Peter de Villiers is in hot water once again after making comments supporting Bulls prop Bees Roux, who has been charged with murder.

Black Sticks face world's best

02/09/2010 7:44:01

The Black Sticks women's hockey team lines up against the number one team in the world this morning - the Netherlands - at the World Cup in Argentina.

Smeltz signs with Turkish club

02/09/2010 7:44:01

All Whites striker Shane Smeltz has signed with Turkish Super League club Genclerbirligi on a two-year deal starting immediately.

NZ eventing team named

02/09/2010 6:52:03

World class equestrians Mark Todd and Andrew Nicholson spear-head a five strong eventing team to represent NZ at the World Equestrian Games

Tall Blacks beat Canada to make last 16

02/09/2010 6:52:03

The New Zealand Mens basketball team qualifies for the last 16 at the World Champs after beating Canada 71-61 in Izmir this morning

Phoenix Foundation scoop awards

02/09/2010 6:32:00

The Wellington band took out all three technical prizes for its Buffalo album last night

New options for child support

02/09/2010 6:32:01

Revenue Minister Peter Dunne's set to release options to update New Zealand's child support system at 11am

Labour questions Treasury board

02/09/2010 6:28:01

Allegations from the opposition that the Government's trying to undermine New Zealand's neutral public service

Political Report for Thursday, September 2

02/09/2010 6:24:01

Political Report for Thursday, September 2

Farmers take a stand

02/09/2010 6:12:01

Federated Farmers plans to start cleaning up the Manawatu River itself - after being kicked out of the Manawatu River Leaders' Forum meetings

Building firm fined

02/09/2010 6:00:02

Award-winning Christchurch building firm Balmoral Homes has been fined nearly $160,000 for multiple breaches of the Fair Trading Act

Woman caught with P back in court

02/09/2010 5:56:02

A woman arrested at Wellington Airport after arriving from Auckland with more than $400,000 worth of Methamphetamine is in court this morning

Road gets 'creamed'

02/09/2010 5:52:06

A section of State Highway One on the Brynderwyn Summit in Northland is closed after a truck split cream on the road

Onehunga's foreshore, for sure

02/09/2010 5:48:12

The $28 million redevelopment will focus on turning the suburb's foreshore area into parkland and beaches where people can swim

Sony steps up e-reader race

02/09/2010 5:44:01

Sony is stepping up its battle with Amazon and Apple in the electronic book reader race, unveiling its latest devices and expanding their availability

Automotive technicians in demand

02/09/2010 5:44:01

A boost in the number of cars coming into New Zealand has seen automotive technicians added to the Labour Department's immediate skill shortage list

Shihad to join NZ Music Hall of Fame

01/09/2010 20:28:02

Wellington bands dominate early running in NZ Music Awards: Phoenix Foundation takes technical prizes, other finalists announced

CYF children returned

01/09/2010 19:00:01

Parents return their three children after snatching them from CYF care in the Opotiki district just before 5pm

$400k drug bust woman appears in court

01/09/2010 18:20:01

Susan Horrobin, the woman arrested today at Wellington Airport with $400k worth of drugs, has appeared in court and is facing 7 charges.

Qantas engine explodes mid flight

01/09/2010 18:16:01

A Qantas Boeing 747-400 had to turn around mid-flight after one of its engines exploded over the Pacific Ocean en route to Sydney.

Job cuts at the Westin

01/09/2010 18:00:01

The 5 star Westin Hotel has been put into receivership, which means 77 of 170 rooms will continue to operate and job losses of around 100 workers.

ACT can't comment on SCF

01/09/2010 17:24:01

An ACT spokesperson for Rodney Hide say's he is unable to comment on the Governments actions regarding SCF, because it's complex

Child abduction in Tauranga

01/09/2010 17:16:00

Tauranga Police are investigating the abduction of children in the care of CYF that have been taken by their parents without authority

Birdcage successfully moved

01/09/2010 17:04:00

The 124-year-old Rob Roy Hotel has been successfully moved 40 metres up the street, to make way for the Victoria Park Tunnel construction

Financial report

01/09/2010 17:00:01

NZX50 3,067; Fletch Build $7.60; NZ$= 70.26 USc, 78.15 Aus, 55.31 euro, 58.35 yen, 45.68p; 90 day rate 3.23%; TWI 65.74

What brain drain?

01/09/2010 16:56:01

Research carried out by the Department of Labour is showing that the brain drain to Australia has been exaggerated

Job losses at Westin

01/09/2010 16:28:02

Upmarket Auckland Hotel, the Westin has gone into receivership, but will operate at a reduced capacity meaning 100 will lose their jobs

Car rental couple guilty

01/09/2010 15:40:02

Kylee and Gary Harris pleaded guilty to 18 charges and were fined $40k for ripping off tourists through their Christchurch car rental company.

Update - Boatie safe and well

01/09/2010 15:16:00

Police boats and the Westpac Rescue Helicopter have rescued the owner of a boat on fire near Fitzroy Bay, Wellington.

Good result for migrant workers

01/09/2010 15:08:02

A Department of Labour survey shows migrants who were granted residency have just 1% unemployment levels

PPTA slam Key's comments

01/09/2010 14:52:03

John Key comments about teachers pay disputes and being "disconnected with reality" has caused controversy, the week before he visits the Queen

Save the Flyer campaign launched

01/09/2010 14:12:01

Southern F Locomotive have launched a campaign to take control of the Kingston Flyer, the historic train which is currently sitting idle and neglected.

Drug bust at Wellington Airport

01/09/2010 13:40:02

A lengthy jail sentence awaits a 54-year-old woman caught at Wellington Airport yesterday with $400,000 of drugs

Greens officially side with Labor

01/09/2010 13:28:02

Australian Green MP Adam Bandt has formally sided with Julia Gillard's Labor party bringing their seat tally to 73 - even with Tony Abbot's Coalition

Teen caught drunk, speeding and overloaded

01/09/2010 13:04:00

An 18-year-old has been caught on Auckland's Northern motorway, 3 times over the drink drive limit, with 6 occupants in his car and travelling 177km/h

Possible body sighting in Dunedin

01/09/2010 12:56:00

A cliff top watch is being maintained off Lawyers Head in Dunedin after a helicopter sighted what's believed to be a body.

Hoffman unlikely for Kiwis

01/09/2010 12:48:01

Promising Broncos rookie fullback Josh Hoffman is unlikely to play for the Kiwis according to coach Stephen Kearney.

McMahon: Plummer is inspirational

01/09/2010 12:44:01

Shooter Sharelle McMahon says controversial Australian Diamonds coach Norma Plummer is an inspiration to her side.

DHB candidates being misled?

01/09/2010 12:28:01

Labour MP Ruth Dyson is claiming the Government is misleading DHB electoral candidates by delaying the District Annual Plans.

Fatal motorbike crash in New Plymouth

01/09/2010 11:52:00

A motorcyclist has died in New Plymouth after crashing into a tractor on Devon Road at 11 this morning.

NZ death in Papua New Guinea crash

01/09/2010 11:44:00

A plane slid off a wet runway and burst into flames last night in Papua New Guinea, it claimed the lives of 4 including a New Zealander

Birdcage makes slow progress

01/09/2010 11:24:00

The historic Birdcage tavern has crawled another 2 metres toward its 40 metre goal and temporary home, while the Victoria Tunnel is constructed

New Kiwibank boss

01/09/2010 11:12:02

Long-serving Kiwibank chief executive Sam Knowles is being replaced by Paul Brock, who was part of the team which created the bank in 2002

Principal doesn't want to comment

01/09/2010 10:56:02

King's College principal Bradley Fenner says he can't discuss the actions of some students' parents in relation to the death of James Webster

Wait finally over for SBW

01/09/2010 10:52:03

Sonny Bill Williams has been named on the bench in Canterbury's team to play Bay of Plenty in their ITM Cup match on Friday night.

Prison break

01/09/2010 10:48:02

More than 90 asylum seekers have busted out of Darwin's immigration detention centre

Busted at prison gates

01/09/2010 10:48:02

Two women have been arrested for possession of drugs after they went to an Auckland prison to pick up a friend they thought was being released

Green for games

01/09/2010 10:40:02

Economic Development Minister Gerry Brownlee has announced the Government will inject $750,000 into next year's Winter Games

Seizures make P more expensive

01/09/2010 10:36:02

The street cost of the illegal drug P has increased by more than $100 a gram in the past four years a study shows

Blaze in Reporoa

01/09/2010 10:36:02

Rotorua and Taupo Fire Safety officers are investigating the cause of a blaze in a series of sheds on Goudies Rd

Slade earns All Blacks call-up

01/09/2010 9:28:02

Canterbury first five Colin Slade has been called up to the All Blacks squad for their Tri-Nations match against the Wallabies in Sydney.

Pietersen dumped by England

01/09/2010 8:32:01

Kevin Pietersen has been dropped for the first time in his glittering career, left out of the England T20 and ODI squads to play Pakistan.

Djokovic sneaks into second round

01/09/2010 8:24:01

Serb Novak Djokovic has sneaked through to the second round of the US Open after being taken to five sets by compatriot Viktor Troicki.

New fund for businesses

01/09/2010 8:20:01

The New Zealand Venture Investment Fund has acquired up to $50 million to put into new venture capital funds targeted at new businesses

Govt strikes deal with Air Force Hercules

01/09/2010 8:12:01

The EPMU welcomes news that the Government has struck a deal to upgrade three Air Force Hercules in Blenheim next year

Cantabrians should be grateful

01/09/2010 8:12:01

Chief executive Peter Townsend says SCF depositors should be grateful, given they'll get their money back - with interest

South Canterbury body named

01/09/2010 8:08:01

The person found in a burnt-out campervan in South Canterbury on Sunday was 56-year-old Kevin Leslie Stringer of Queenstown

Ah Van to join Bradford

01/09/2010 8:00:01

Warriors utility back Patrick Ah Van has signed with the Bradford Bulls in the UK Super League after getting a release from the Warriors.

Three Kiwis in top 10

01/09/2010 8:00:01

Three Kiwis are in the top 10 places after two days of the Laser class world championships in England. Tom Ashey is second at the boardsailing worlds.

Dean still suffering from crash

01/09/2010 8:00:01

Kiwi cyclist Julian Dean is suffering from a heavy crash prior to the Tour of Spain and is in doubt for next month's world championship

Crowe suspects NZ tour fixed

01/09/2010 8:00:01

Former Black Caps skipper Martin Crowe believes the Pakistan tour of New Zealand last summer was riddled with match-fixing.

Momentum the key to finals

01/09/2010 8:00:01

Warriors fullback Lance Hohaia says the teams with late-season momentum will be the favourites to take out the NRL premiership.

Seizures push up price of P

01/09/2010 7:44:01

Lead reseacher on an annual drug survey says large seizures of P and its main ingredient pseudoephedrine seem to have pushed up the price

Aussies contacted by bookmakers

01/09/2010 7:40:01

Allrounder Shane Watson has admitted that he and a number of other Australian players were contacted by bookmakers during last year's tour of England.

Players and FFA at loggerheads

01/09/2010 7:40:01

The Professional Footballers Association is challenging the FFA's crackdown on diving, threatening court action if players aren't given right to appeal.

Son's actions nothing to do with mayoralty

01/09/2010 7:24:02

John Banks doubts his hope of becoming supercity mayor has been tarnished by his son's link to the death of Kings College student James Webster

Tall Blacks get first win at World Champs

01/09/2010 7:24:02

New Zealand breaks its duck at the World Basketball Championships after the Tall Blacks thumped Lebanon 108-76 in Turkey this morning

PM needs to 'wake up'

01/09/2010 6:36:02

Labour leader Phil Goff's giving the Prime Minister a lesson in the real world after his negative comments about teachers striking

Salaries out of kilter

01/09/2010 6:32:02

Council workers are being urged to contact their union if they're being offered a lower salary on the Auckland supercity

Political Report for Wednesday, September 1

01/09/2010 6:28:02

Political Report for Wednesday, September 1

Search for man after attack in toilets

01/09/2010 6:08:03

Wanaka police are looking for a man believed to have been involved in a sex attack on woman at a backpackers bar

SCF bailout a relief

01/09/2010 5:44:01

Federated Farmers says the rural sector is breathing a sigh of relief at the Government's $1.7 billion bailout of South Canterbury Finance

Keep it random

01/09/2010 5:32:01

Today is Random Acts of Kindness Day so how about buying the person next in line a coffee?

Kiwi killed in plane crash

01/09/2010 5:28:01

A New Zealander is among people who died in a plane crash in Papua New Guinea's Milne Bay Province

Australia appeals at 11th hour

01/09/2010 5:24:01

Australia has confirmed its intention to appeal the World Trade Organisation's ruling that would allowing NZ apples to be sold across the ditch

Warriors unchanged for Eels

31/08/2010 18:04:01

The same Warriors lineup will take the field for the final round robin match of the NRL season.

Lucas Ward farewelled

31/08/2010 17:28:01

Four-year-old Gisborne boy Lucas Ward has been farewelled today at a Marae on the East Coast.

Doc fight leads to botched delivery

31/08/2010 17:16:01

Italy's health minister has apologised to a mother for an operating room fight between two doctors that led to her botched delivery.

Gem experts find biggest in America

31/08/2010 17:16:01

Gem experts say an emerald found at a North Carolina farm may be the biggest ever uncovered in North America.

Wgtn police investigate robbery

31/08/2010 17:04:01

Wellington police are investigating a robbery which saw a dairy store employee bashed with a hammer.

Hotel slower than expected

31/08/2010 17:04:01

It's taking longer than expected to move the 124-year-old Rob Roy Hotel.

HBS to merge with SBS

31/08/2010 17:00:01

Hastings Building Society members have voted overwhelmingly in favour of a proposal to merge with SBS Bank at a special meeting held today.

Foreign investors to be paid out

31/08/2010 16:40:01

Foreign investors who weren't previously entitled to any money will be paid out after the Govt effectively took over SCF today.

Startling revelations from Lawson

31/08/2010 16:36:01

Former Pakistan cricket coach Geoff Lawson's made some startling revelations from times when he used to coach the embattled side.

Phoenix support A-League stance

31/08/2010 16:36:01

The Phoenix are applauding the A-League's stance to ban players who intentionally dive.

Baldwin looking to stop Tall Blacks

31/08/2010 16:36:01

Former Tall Blacks coach Tab Baldwin stands in the way of the Kiwis' hopes of qualifying for the last 16 at the World Champs.

Federer dominates first round

31/08/2010 16:32:01

Roger Federer's dominated Argentine Brian Dabul in the first round of the US Open at Flushing Meadows.

Taxpayers cough up for Winter Games

31/08/2010 16:20:02

Taxpayers will cough up $750,000 to go towards next year's Winter Games being held in NZ.

Third day of shelter in Indonesia

31/08/2010 16:16:01

Thousands of Indonesians have spent a third day in shelters as Mt Sinabung continues to erupt and spew ash.

More Air NZ domestic flights

31/08/2010 15:52:02

Air New Zealand has announced over 9,000 extra domestic flights across the regional network.

Brisbane woman blows company money

31/08/2010 15:36:01

A Brisbane court has heard a woman with low self-esteem blew almost $175,000 of her employers' money on luxury items to make herself feel better.

Labor back in front

31/08/2010 15:24:01

Labor has its nose back in front as vote counting continues across the Tasman.

Bill incresing for upgrade of Hercules

31/08/2010 15:16:01

The bill is increasing for the upgrade of the Air Force's C 130 Hercules.

Govt working with SCF for a year

31/08/2010 15:12:01

Government officials have revealed they've been working with failed finance company SCF for a year to try and save it.

South Auckland school set to close

31/08/2010 15:04:01

Felix Donnelly College, school for troubled youth is set to close.

Mighty River Power posts lower profit

31/08/2010 15:00:01

Might River Power has posted an $84.6 million profit for the year - down on last year's earnings.

Kahui set for Waikato return

31/08/2010 14:44:01

Richard Kahui is close to returning to the Waikato ITM Cup side but Stephen Donald is still two or three weeks away from a return.

Civoniceva faces two week ban

31/08/2010 14:44:01

Penrith Panthers captain Petero Civoniceva is set to miss the first week of the playoffs after being charged with a grade three reckless high tackle.

A-League to stamp out diving

31/08/2010 14:44:01

The A-League has started banning players that take dives to try and dupe referees into handing out penalties.

Smoke alarm saves family

31/08/2010 14:40:01

A Northland fire safety officer says a family, woken by a smoke alarm, would've died had they not had one installed.

SCF won't disrupt economy - English

31/08/2010 14:12:01

Finance Minister Bill English is confident the rescue package for SCF won't disrupt the economy.

Jail likely for cannabis selling mother

31/08/2010 14:08:01

A Rotorua mother has been told by a judge she's likely to go to jail after admitting to selling cannabis to an undercover cop.

Fletcher Building calm over warning

31/08/2010 13:52:02

Fletcher Building is doubtful of a warning the construction industry is on the brink of collapse.

Labour seeks assurances

31/08/2010 13:36:01

The opposition is seeking assurances no mistakes have been made over the massive cost facing the taxpayer after the failure of SCF.

Police keep eye on youngsters

31/08/2010 13:32:02

Hamilton Police are keeping a close eye on youngsters out of school after cracking a teenage burglary ring.

I could have saved SCF - Hubbard

31/08/2010 13:28:01

Allan Hubbard says he could have saved his finance company if if he wasn't removed from South Canterbury Finance Board.

More info needed - opposition

31/08/2010 13:24:01

Labour believes more information is needed about the failure of South Canterbury Finance.

Cordons lifted from Chch Court

31/08/2010 13:04:01

Cordons are being lifted from around the Christchurch District Court House.

Govt moves to take over SCF

31/08/2010 13:04:01

The Government has moved to take over the collapsed South Canterbury Finance.

Construction starts for Rowing Worlds

31/08/2010 12:44:01

Construction is underway at Lake Karapiro for the Rowing World Championships featuring New Zealand's biggest ever temporary grandstand.

Crown head of queue for payments

31/08/2010 12:28:01

The Crown is to be at the head of the creditor queue as the sorting out of South Canterbury Finance begins.

BoP residents lucky to be alive

31/08/2010 12:20:01

Three BoP residents are lucky to be alive after a fire razed their house to the ground this morning.

No way of Govt bailing us out - SCF

31/08/2010 12:20:01

South Canterbury Finance says there was no possibility of Government bailing out the company.

Britain, France to share aircraft carriers

31/08/2010 12:12:02

Britain are France are getting ready to unveil plans to share aircraft carriers amid pressure on the British military to cut costs.

Hotel on the move

31/08/2010 12:08:02

The old Rob Roy Hotel is being moved 40 metres up the road as constructors work on the Victoria Park Tunnel.

Bomb scare at Christchurch Court

31/08/2010 12:04:02

Cordons are in place around the Christchurch District Court as police deal with a bomb scare.

Robyn Malcolm takes on the East

31/08/2010 11:56:02

Robyn Malcolm's gone from West to East Auckland, this time as part of the NZ Film Festival.

Only 13% would change vote

31/08/2010 11:48:02

A poll has found only 13% of Aussies would have voted differently if they knew they were heading towards a hung parliament.

Food stress a worry

31/08/2010 11:44:02

It seems there's a new thing to worry about in life and that's food stress.

Schoolboy burglary ring netted

31/08/2010 11:40:02

Hamilton police have netted a burglary ring headed by 14 and 15-year-old boys.

Investors promised money

31/08/2010 11:36:02

South Canterbury Finance investors are being promised they will get their money.

Paris Hilton denies owning purse

31/08/2010 11:32:02

Paris Hilton denies she's the owner of the purse that police caught her with, with cocaine inside.

Jobs at risk in construction industry

31/08/2010 11:24:02

The New Zealand Institute of Economic Research is warning up to 20,000 jobs could be at risk with the construction industry on the brink of collapse.

Meth lab cleanup guidelines released

31/08/2010 11:24:02

The Health Minstry have released guidelines for cleaning up labs used to manufacture methamphetamine.

Hurricane Earl set to cause chaos

31/08/2010 11:20:01

As Hurricane Earl barrels across the Caribbean towards the US, weather experts are warning of massive damage.

Support for neurosurgery services

31/08/2010 11:12:01

A crowd of over 1000 people has turned out to a public meeting in Dunedin to support the retaining of neurosurgery services.

Driver's name released

31/08/2010 11:08:01

The 22 year old driver who crashed into another vehicle, killing its two occupants, can now be named.

Finance company 'ran out of time'

31/08/2010 10:48:01

South Canterbury Finance needed between $100 and $300 million to stay afloat, it ran out of time to secure a deal to avoid the company's collapse

Black Sticks downed by Germany

31/08/2010 9:40:01

The Black Sticks women's hockey team has lost 2-0 to world number four Germany in their first match at the Hockey World Cup in Argentina

By-election to fill vacancy

31/08/2010 9:24:01

Early next year a by-election will be held in Akaroa after only two candidates put their names forward for three positions

Crash investigated

31/08/2010 9:16:02

An investigation's underway into a Waikato crash that closed State Highway Three for more than two hours

SCF announcement "good news"

31/08/2010 9:04:01

An Allan Hubbard supporter has told Newstalk ZB this morning's announcement about South Canterbury Finance should be good news

Rob Roy on the move - slowly

31/08/2010 8:32:01

The 124-year-old brick building once known as the Birdcage is being moved today after six months of preparation

ICC to take tough stance on Pakistan

31/08/2010 8:28:01

There are yet to be any penalties handed down to Pakistan players involved in match-fixing allegations but the ICC is promising severe punishment.

Supercity apts should be temporary

31/08/2010 8:04:01

Massey University senior lecturer Andy Asquith says the new heads of Auckland's supercity services should have temporary appointments

Great day for boardsailors

31/08/2010 7:48:01

New Zealand boardsailors Tom Ashley and Jon-Paul Tobin are first and second respectively at the World Champs in Denmark.

Players agree to new deal

31/08/2010 7:44:01

A new players agreement will ensure the best players remain in New Zealand with a window created for the lucrative IPL tournament.

SCF announcement due

31/08/2010 7:40:01

An announcement on the firm's future will be made in under an hour

Irene plans to de-power Furminator

31/08/2010 7:40:01

Silver Ferns shooter Irene van Dyk is working on a way to minimise the effect Australian defender Susan Fuhrmann has on her shooting in the second test.

Warning for construction sector

31/08/2010 7:36:01

The New Zealand Institute of Economic Research says the construction sector could be on the precipice of a collapse and 20,000 jobs are at risk

Balance the key for Black Sticks

31/08/2010 7:36:01

The Black Sticks open their World Cup campaign this morning, needing to find the right balance between attack and defence to be successful.

Highlanders add more signings

31/08/2010 7:32:01

The Highlanders have signed Jarrad Hoeata, Shaun Treeby, Aaron Smith and Nick Crosswell for next year's Super 15, joining Colin Slade in Dunedin.

Clijsters, Roddick amongst day one winners

31/08/2010 7:16:01

A first round battle for defending women's champion Kim Clijsters in beating Hungarian Greta Arn 6-0, 7-5 at the US tennis Open

Hospital workers continue industrial action

31/08/2010 7:12:01

Auckland Hospital laboratory workers are expected to strike until September 16 and radiographers until September 24

PM says demands unreasonable

31/08/2010 7:08:01

John Key is unhappy with demands by teachers for a pay increase of four percent - Government offered 1.5 percent

Home playoff for Penrith Panthers

31/08/2010 7:00:01

The Panthers overcome the sending off of captain Petero Civoniceva to beat the Bulldogs 24-18 and secure a home NRL playoff

Maier says SCF has a future

31/08/2010 6:44:01

South Canterbury Finance chief executive Sandy Maier remains optimistic - despite the company being on the brink of collapse

Puppy used as a football

31/08/2010 6:40:01

Four Papakura youth have been referred to Youth Aid after using a 2-month-old puppy as a ball - kicking it, throwing it in the air and through a basketball hoop

Pulling the plug unpopular move

31/08/2010 6:32:01

Indonesian authorities have arrested American man Luke Lloyd for blasphemy after he pulled the plug on a loudspeaker at a mosque

ICC insists Pakistan's England tour continues

31/08/2010 6:28:01

Despite spot-fixing claims against some Pakistan players the International Cricket Council insists the team's tour of England will continue

Political Report for Tuesday, August 31

31/08/2010 6:16:01

Political Report for Tuesday, August 31

Industrial action causes disruptions

31/08/2010 6:00:01

Wellington Tramways Union members are taking action after employment negotiations for a collective at Mana stalled

Court-martial for Army sergeant

31/08/2010 5:56:01

The sergeant faces three charges including doing an act likely to bring discredit on the army

On or off the shelf?

31/08/2010 5:52:07

The Self Medication Industry wants aspirin to stay in supermarkets but the Pharmacy Guild says the popular family medicine can be dangerous

Farewell to Lucas

31/08/2010 5:44:02

This morning Gisborne farewells a little boy today who in ten days became 'like a son to all'

CCOs a boys' club

31/08/2010 5:44:02

Green MP Catherine Delahunty says women are under-represented on the boards of the Auckland supercity's new Council-Controlled Organisations

South Canterbury Finance's options

31/08/2010 5:36:02

The firm faces three possibilities - it secures more investors and stays afloat, goes into receivership, or its trustees once again lengthen a waiver

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