Massive explosion shakes Auckland suburb
A "massive explosion" has shaken the South Auckland suburb of Manukau, with firefighters now battling a blaze at a scrap metal factory.The New Zealand fire service was alerted to the explosion just...
View ArticleNo accountability over Pike River - families
Pike River families wait for criminal charges decision (2:30) The decision not to lay criminal charges in relation to the 29 men killed in the Pike River Mine explosion has brought "a real sadness"...
View ArticleAsk Phoebe Setting drivers straight on use of apps and iPods
Q. We all know we may not operate hand-held phones for answering or making calls, or texting, but is it illegal if the phone, or say an iPod, is hand-held and being used to operate apps or the music...
View ArticleWebsite content challenge sparks firm
Pravin Daryani has turned a challenge faced by many businesses - producing quality content for their websites - into an opportunity. The Auckland-based entrepreneur launched ContentForest, an online...
View ArticleKiwi light bulb maker lands deal with major US retailer
Kiwi light bulb manufacturer Energy Mad has received a boost for its business in the United States, securing a deal with a leading retailer. The company's Ecobulb lightbulbs will be available in...
View ArticleFlaunting the ultimate gin palace
It sits in front of the America's Cup media centre - all 88m of it, seemingly saying: "I'm the fifth richest man in the world... and you're not. " Larry Ellison's super yacht Musashi isn't the only...
View ArticleLawyer facing charges has skipped to Oz
A Tauranga lawyer wanted by police has left the country rather than front up to court to face charges related to drink-driving, police say. Sergeant Wayne Hunter said yesterday that investigations had...
View ArticleRoss Sea reserve rejected by Russia
New Zealand's fight to establish a massive marine reserve in Antarctic waters has been delayed at least another three months after countries failed to agree on the ambitious sanctuary for a second...
View ArticleHoney additives denied
New Zealand honey manufacturers are confident the quality of their products will be proven after Hong Kong testing found additives in some "pure" products. A number of New Zealand Manuka honey products...
View ArticleHoney additives denied
New Zealand honey manufacturers are confident the quality of their products will be proven after Hong Kong testing found additives in some "pure" products. A number of New Zealand Manuka honey products...
View ArticleHoney additives denied
New Zealand honey manufacturers are confident the quality of their products will be proven after Hong Kong testing found additives in some "pure" products. A number of New Zealand Manuka honey products...
View ArticleHoney additives denied
New Zealand honey manufacturers are confident the quality of their products will be proven after Hong Kong testing found additives in some "pure" products. A number of New Zealand Manuka honey products...
View ArticleHoney additives denied
New Zealand honey manufacturers are confident the quality of their products will be proven after Hong Kong testing found additives in some "pure" products. A number of New Zealand Manuka honey products...
View ArticleHoney additives denied
New Zealand honey manufacturers are confident the quality of their products will be proven after Hong Kong testing found additives in some "pure" products. A number of New Zealand Manuka honey products...
View ArticleHoney additives denied
New Zealand honey manufacturers are confident the quality of their products will be proven after Hong Kong testing found additives in some "pure" products. A number of New Zealand Manuka honey products...
View ArticleNo dreams of the high life for this mum
Kirsty Davis knows the lifestyle of celebrity mums is unattainable for her, and she's happy with her reality. The 24-year-old mother to two daughters under 3, works part-time and is studying to become...
View ArticleBuyers wary of bargain
After 16 open homes and more than two months on the market, an apparent Auckland bargain selling for a little over a third of its $1.2 million valuation still hasn't got a buyer. Rod Facer wants to...
View ArticleBuyers wary of house bargain
After 16 open homes and more than two months on the market, an apparent Auckland bargain selling for a little over a third of its $1.2 million valuation still hasn't got a buyer. Rod Facer wants to...
View ArticleBuyers wary of bargain
After 16 open homes and more than two months on the market, an apparent Auckland bargain selling for a little over a third of its $1.2 million valuation still hasn't got a buyer. Rod Facer wants to...
View ArticleBuyers wary of bargain
After 16 open homes and more than two months on the market, an apparent Auckland bargain selling for a little over a third of its $1.2 million valuation still hasn't got a buyer. Rod Facer wants to...
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