Arsonist blamed for fifth fire at Foxton Racecourse
A Foxton Racecourse arsonist appears to have struck again.A block of 16 stables has been burnt down in the early hours of this morning.It's the fifth fire at the racecourse since November 18th.The...
View ArticleCable Bay open in a week says Civil Defence
Civil Defence is hoping to open up access to Cable Bay within a week's time.The area has been cut off following the Nelson-Tasman flooding.Power has been restored to the majority of homes in the small...
View ArticleNelson residents to be evacuated
Residents from about 30 homes above the Rocks Road slip in Nelson are to be evacuated as a precautionary measure.Civil Defence says a slip inspection which has just been completed has identified...
View ArticleOcean rescue hampered by ice
Efforts to rescue the crew from the stricken Russian fishing vessel Sparta have been hampered by icy conditions in the southern ocean.The 48m vessel, with 32 crew on board, issued a distress call...
View ArticleSonny Bill misses out on Muslims' top 500 listing
Senior Islamic figures here say they are disappointed that All Black Sonny Bill Williams failed to make this year's list of 500 most influential Muslims ranked by the Royal Islamic Strategic Centre in...
View ArticleRecollections from first years of life may be reliable
While most adults cannot remember anything from their very early years, a New Zealand study suggests that exposing very young children to vivid and unusual situations will aid recall in later life.The...
View ArticleGoodbye Soho - big cover up set to start
Tenders called for marathon task of filling Ponsonby's giant hole in the ground The huge job of filling in part of Ponsonby's derelict 1.3ha Soho Square building site could start next month after...
View ArticleOccupy protesters lose last bid to stay
Occupy Auckland protesters have until this afternoon to pack up and leave Aotea Square after failing in a legal bid to continue their two-month stay.Yesterday, the occupation was discussed at an...
View ArticleGetaway exodus starts with a warning from police
Holidaymakers will start leaving main centres in droves this afternoon - and police will be watching closely as they try to keep the road toll at its 50-year low.Last year, 12 people died and almost...
View ArticleBrace yourself for retail mayhem as discounts kick in
Retailers are gearing up for what could be the biggest shopping day of the year today, heavy discounts already in place before traditional Boxing Day sales.Big names such as Farmers, Pumpkin Patch,...
View ArticleAuthor to quit 'nasty village'
Booker Prize-winning author Keri Hulme will leave her West Coast home of almost 40 years, saying it has become a "nasty McMansion village".Her novel The Bone People won the international Booker award...
View ArticleCity making progress on tree red tape - minister
Environment Minister Nick Smith says he is satisfied the Auckland Council is making progress in removing the red tape and permit costs for householders maintaining trees.In October 2009, rules...
View ArticleDrink-driver hits girls on footpath
A young girl was last night fighting for her life, and another was seriously injured, after a suspected speeding drink-driver lost control of his car and knocked them over on an Auckland footpath.The...
View ArticleGlass door victim urges caution
A man who severed nerves, muscles and tendons when he crashed through a glass door at a party is urging others to be sensible during the silly season as he faces months of rehabilitation.Michael Tiang...
View ArticleMan accused of having two wives
An Auckland man is facing court action for allegedly having two wives.Rodney Peach, 52, faces charges of committing bigamy and of knowing a document including details of marriage to be forged.Court...
View Article12 Days of Christmas: Refuge's children get chance play
A much-needed playground will be built for children whose families have been torn apart because of domestic violence.Te Whakaruruhau is a Maori women's refuge in Hamilton that has helped thousands of...
View ArticleCallous case of dying pups appals SPCA
Two 6-week-old puppies died after being starved, neglected and dumped in a cardboard box at the gates of the SPCA in Auckland.The SPCA has called the act the "ultimate betrayal" and has asked for the...
View ArticleTVNZ poised to name Aussie as news chief
Journalists' boss at Channel Ten Sydney to take over slate of 18 shows from fellow Australian TVNZ is set to announce that an Australian has been appointed as its news boss.Ross Dagan, Channel Ten's...
View ArticleLawyer accused of giving inmate iPhone
A criminal lawyer has appeared in court charged with delivering a cellphone, cigarettes and a lighter to a high-profile murderer serving a life sentence.Suppression orders prevent the publication of...
View ArticleAuckland most hostile city - by a country mile
It's the city many past the Bombay Hills love to hate and now Auckland has topped a poll to find the least friendly places in New Zealand.The city led the online poll by Yahoo NZ Travel with 50 per...
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