Sanctions after all-in brawl at rugby game
About 20 of the 30 players on the field had been involved, as well as several spectators. Photo / File / Thinkstock Three Southland rugby players and a spectator have been sanctioned after an on-field...
View ArticleFrench seek perfection to upset All Blacks
video Veteran playmaker Frederic Michalak senses confidence in the French camp, but warns only perfection will help them save the series against the All Blacks in Christchurch on Saturday. "I think we...
View ArticleAustralia in Champions Trophy peril after rain ruins New Zealand clash
Australia's George Bailey struck a defiant 55 against New Zealand on a day when David Warner dominated the news. Photograph: Paul Childs/Action ...
View ArticleCompact Auckland fatal for small business – John Palino
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View ArticleChch mayor Council will meet consenting deadline
Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker is adamant his council will meet a two-week deadline to speed up its consenting process, as the Government threatens to step in if it does not. Earthquake Recovery...
View ArticleNew Zealand cenbank holds rates as expected
WELLINGTON, June 13 | Wed Jun 12, 2013 5:08pm EDT WELLINGTON, June 13 (Reuters) - The New Zealand central bank held its benchmark cash rate steady at 2.5 percent on Thursday, as expected, and said it...
View ArticleKiwi gains in face of broad US dollar weakness
The New Zealand dollar rose before the Reserve Bank's policy statement as investors weighed the prospects for a gradual reduction in momentary stimulus in the US and the greenback dropped against most...
View ArticlePOLL RESULT Mayor Mo Readers rank potential candidates against Auckland Mayor...
NBR ONLINE presented readers with a list of potential candidates to take on Auckland Mayor Len Brown in the race to represent a third of the countries population. Maurice Williamson did not enjoy...
View ArticleMen jailed for cruel Valentines Day attack
Anderson said he knew the attack was "horrible" and "stupid". Photo / File A prolonged and cruel Valentine's Day attack on a Dunedin man has ended in jail for two of his friends - the offenders. Craig...
View ArticleBudgie found alive after house fire
Source: Supplied A budgie has been found chirping in a cage an hour after fire crews extinguished a blaze in a Titahi Bay property early today. Wellington Free Ambulance spokesman Daniel Paul said just...
View ArticleNZ dollar gains before OCR announcement
NZ dollar pares gain vs. yen The New Zealand dollar rose before the Reserve Bank's policy statement as investors weighed the prospects for a gradual reduction in momentary stimulus in the US and the...
View ArticleBlues players needed with All Blacks - Hansen
video All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has defended his decision not to release Blues stars for their Super Rugby team's midweek game against France. The understrength Blues fronted against the tourists...
View ArticleBrownlee not confident council can turn consent process around
Parker confident Chch Council will retain building consent powers Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee is defending the Government's ultimatum for the Christchurch City Council to speed up its...
View ArticleRod Drury Russel Norman go at it on Twitter over Palantir
The conversation ended there. The Xero CEO quickly moved on to his next topic (why are taxis so much cheaper in Sydney?). Palantir was co-founded by Peter Thiel, most famous for making billions through...
View ArticleOld Waimakariri Bridge temporarily closing
Thursday, 13 June 2013, 9:20 am Press Release: Christchurch City Council Old Waimakariri Bridge temporarily closingThe Old Waimakariri Bridge will be closing for seven days to allow earthquake repair...
View ArticleConcerns for missing elderly lady
Thursday, 13 June 2013, 9:22 am Press Release: New Zealand Police Concerns for missing elderly ladyPolice are seeking assistance to locate missing 88 year old female Avis LESLIE who went missing from a...
View ArticlePopulation Growth Trends Mayor Len Brown’s speech
Auckland Conversations: Population Growth Trends It is a pleasure to be here today to discuss and debate the topic of Auckland's population growth.I want to welcome Len Cook. Len is currently Acting...
View ArticleOpen Letter to Professor Peter Gluckman from Penny Bright
"Upon what 'science' are you relying to support fluoride in water?"OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER'S SCIENCE ADVISORY COMMITTEEProfessor Sir Peter Gluckman, KNZM FRSNZ FMedSci FRSChief Science AdvisorDear...
View ArticleYoung people come together for Anti Bullying Hui
Thursday, 13 June 2013, 9:39 am Press Release: Blue Light 13 June 2013Young people come together for Youth Action Anti Bullying Hui hosted by the charities Blue Light and YouthlineA group of 70 young...
View ArticleDalai Lama endorses Auckland Peace City Declaration
Thursday, 13 June 2013, 9:29 am Press Release: New Zealand Peace Foundation Dalai Lama endorses Auckland Peace City DeclarationThe Peace Foundation's efforts to forge peace through the Auckland Peace...
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