New Zealand spinner Daniel Vettori ruled out of second Test
New Zealand's Daniel Vettori during a nets session at Headingley, Leeds. In the end he was unable to guarantee his fitness. Photograph: Owen ...
View ArticleMagnitude 7.4 earthquake strikes near Tonga
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake has struck near Tonga this morning. The quake occurred at 5.19am local time (4.19am NZT), 287km southwest of Nuku'alofa, at a depth of 171km, the US Geological Survey...
View ArticleDream software boosts power of DNA
The ESR technology has caught the attention of forensics experts in the United States. Photo / Dean Purcell The new software, called STRmix, has the ability to unscramble DNA found at crime scenes from...
View ArticleScientist Challenges will help NZ
Professor Sir Peter Gluckman. Photo / NZ Herald The Prime Minister's chief science adviser says a hitlist of 10 big issues for our top brains to tackle will be "transformational", despite criticism...
View ArticleHumour helps says Sir Don
The top award went to Sir Don McKinnon. Photo / Greg Bowker A sense of humour is the key to ending civil war, negotiating military coups and being a Nobel Peace Prize nominee, says Sir Don McKinnon,...
View ArticleArise Sir Bob NZs proud first knight of lifesaving
Sir Bob Harvey was among 50 Kiwis honoured at Government House in Wellington yesterday. Photo / Mark Mitchell The "first knight of lifesaving" was among nearly 50 New Zealanders honoured in investiture...
View ArticleLegal fraternity mourns outstanding judge
Justice Robert Chambers was known for his humour and charm. Photo / Supplied The legal fraternity will gather in Auckland next Monday to farewell Supreme Court judge Robert Chambers, who died suddenly...
View ArticleMothers cop blame for mens poor cooking skills
Self-confessed poor cook Matt Williams admits he leaves it mostly to his wife. Photo / Richard Robinson Some men consider themselves whizzes in the kitchen but more than half the women quizzed in a...
View ArticleDominion chief gets prison sentence
Paul Cropp (left) and Robert Whale appeared together in the High Court in April. Photo / Brett Phibbs Two Dominion Finance bosses appeared in the High Court at Auckland yesterday, with one being...
View ArticleChristies mum disgusted by Bail Act amendment delay
Brian Marceau (L) and Tracey Marceau. Photo / Sarah Ivey The mother of slain teenager Christie Marceau has appealed to Justice Minister Judith Collins expressing disgust over the length of time it has...
View ArticleMystery buyer of Wellington homes vanishes
Agent suspended over false mortgage documents Homeowners who thought they had sold their houses have been left in the lurch after a buyer linked to an international company failed to stump up the money...
View ArticleBidding opens for oil exploration sites
video Bidding for permits to explore for oil and gas in eight blocks around New Zealand opens today. The Government has begun the tender to process to attract competing bids and take advantage of the...
View ArticleDriver runs into Christchurch cycle safety class
Source: Fairfax Ford Fribbens may have two breaks in his leg after being knocked off his bike while on a cycle safety course, but he is already raring to get back on two wheels. The 10-year-old...
View ArticleTaking lessons from New Zealand Chile
Fine wines from Chile and New Zealand, though made from different grape varieties in different parts of the world, reflect the profound influence of winemaking philosophy and ...
View ArticleNZ to manage Vettori workload
Daniel Vettori 's distinguished Test career is not about to be "swept away", in the words of his captain Brendon McCullum, but even as he returns to fitness New Zealand have accepted they must manage...
View ArticleKiwi tumbles as US$ climbs
Fears that the New Zealand dollar would continue its upward spiral were put to rest yesterday when comments from the US Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke revived optimism about the US economy,...
View ArticleBuck stops with Minister in China meat saga - Greens
NZ meat stopped at Chinese border costing millions (0:55) The Green Party says it's a "joke" the Minister for Primary Industries is blaming staff for New Zealand meat exports being stuck at China's...
View ArticleWhile you were sleeping cautious calm returns
Wall Street was mixed, paring sharp early losses after disappointing data from China and a slump in Japanese stocks outweighed better-than-expected reports on US jobs and housing. In China, the...
View ArticleInternational skills drive top agents success
Subscribe to NBR Print or NBR ONLINE paid content and be in to win the all-new BMW 320i xDrive Touring valued at $83,800 For the first time in New Zealand, the BMW 3 Series Touring is now available...
View ArticleKiwis warn starry-eyed Root not to get carried away by adulation and...
Upcoming England batsman Joe Root has been warned to expect a fiery attack by the New Zealand side in the middle as they look to ruin his first homecoming at Headingley. Although Root is out to etch...
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