Explosion heard in park
Firefighters and police rushed to the Greville Reserve on Forrest Hill Rd after a member of the public reported hearing an explosion and the possible smell of chlorine about 1.45pm. Police have...
View ArticleMt Vic tunnel re-opened after three car crash
Raw Video: Mt Vic tunnel closed after crash (0:38) A three-car, nose to tail crash forced the temporary closure of Mt Victoria Tunnel in Wellington earlier this afternoon. A CityLink spokeswoman said...
View ArticleQueensland MP Peter Wellington wants courts to get power to remove face veils
Maroochydore 4558 Sunshine Coast MP Peter Wellington says he wants to reintroduce a private members bill about the wearing of burkas and face veils in Queensland.Mr Wellington says he drafted the...
View ArticleGoogle launches Project Loon
Google is launching internet-beaming antennas into the stratosphere aboard giant, jellyfish-shaped balloons with the lofty goal of getting the entire planet online. Eighteen months in the works, the...
View ArticleService supporting elderly abuse victims inundated
A service supporting elderly people who are being abused is receiving around six calls for help every day, and says it's the tip of the iceberg. In over half of the cases referred to Age Concern, abuse...
View ArticleSmall explosion in Auckland park
Emergency services were called to a park on the North Shore after someone went into the bush and exploded a small canister.Two fire appliances and a hazardous-materials unit were sent to Forrest Hill...
View ArticleOffer tax relief to leave Auckland – economist
Stephen Tubbs is NBR's latest winner of New Zealand's richest subscription prize, a fabulous trip for two flying Business Class with Singapore Airlines and SilkAir to Cambodia’s newest ultimate...
View ArticleWoman dies after fall from moving car
A 27-year-old woman has died from the injuries she sustained after falling from a moving vehicle in the early hours of Sunday morning last week. The woman was a passenger in a maroon Toyota Hilux ute...
View ArticleLarge generator catches fire on Hobbit set
Hobbit aims for global audience with overseas premiere Firefighters were called to the set of The Hobbit this afternoon after a large generator caught fire. Four fire engines and a command vehicle were...
View ArticleTrott injury doubt ahead of Englands game against New Zealand
Cricket News: ohannesburg: England's bowling was under scrutiny for different reasons elsewhere. Bob Willis, speaking on Sky Sports, appeared to suggest that the umpires had not changed the ball midway...
View ArticleSnapper consultation to begin next month
Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy says no decisions have been made yet on any changes to regulations in the Snapper 1 area, but formal consultation will begin next month. "Overall the stock is...
View ArticleBerserk gunman was ex-soldier
The gunman who went "berserk" with a high-powered air rifle on the North Shore on Friday night is an ex-soldier who suffers post-traumatic stress disorder. The 49-year-old, who the Herald on Sunday...
View ArticleGoogle launches Internet-beaming balloons in New Zealand
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand – Wrinkled and skinny at first, the translucent, jellyfish-shaped balloons that Google released this week from a frozen field in the heart of New Zealand's South Island...
View ArticleBitter-sweet homecoming for Wellington landslip residents
Two weeks after a massive landslip forced 35 residents from their homes in the Wellington suburb of Kingston, some have been allowed to return. But the home-coming has been bitter-sweet for one family,...
View ArticleRural bachelor competition takes trans-Tasman twist
The battle to find the perfect rural bachelor has taken a trans-Tasman twist. It's the first time Australians have been allowed to enter the hotly contested Golden Gumboot competition at the Mystery...
View ArticleChristchurch children tell their stories in earthquake photo exhibit
Jade Harrison-Best, 12 years, South New Brighton School - "This is my Earthquake Dog. We adopted her after February 22nd." MANILA, Philippines - The New Zealand Embassy, in cooperation with UNICEF, is...
View ArticleBerserk gunman was ex-soldier
Photo / NZ Herald The gunman who went "berserk" with a high-powered air rifle on the North Shore on Friday night is an ex-soldier who suffers post-traumatic stress disorder. The 49-year-old, who the...
View ArticleFishermen concerned over new snapper rules
Recreational fishermen are calling for a fair deal over proposals to cut back the number of snapper they are allowed to catch and take home. The Government says snapper numbers in Snapper Fishery One,...
View ArticleLive Updates All Blacks v France
TRY! Wow! The All Blacks turn amazing defence into devastating attack! France hammered away at the All Blacks' line before a frustrated Frederic Michalak attempted a drop-goal which was charged down by...
View ArticleMcCullum backs Ronchi in Kiwi opening role for Champions Trophy and beyond
New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum has given his backing for to player Luke Ronchi for the opener role for the ICC Champions Trophy and beyond. New Zealand headed to Cardiff last night, scene of...
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