News Archive

Tiger Woods and Steve Stricker have kept the United States in control of their Presidents Cup clash overnight, taking their record to a perfect 4-0 as the Americans built a three-point lead over the Internationals.October 11, 2009, 12:56 pm

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd denies he has been deliberately keeping a low profile lately to allow more of a media focus on internal conflict within the coalition.October 11, 2009, 12:50 pm

Four of New Zealand's seven newcomers will make their international debuts in Wednesday night's one-off rugby league Test against Tonga.October 11, 2009, 12:50 pm

Second place wasn't good enough for Australia's Ryan Briscoe as Scotsman Dario Franchitti snatched the IndyCar Series season title.October 11, 2009, 12:48 pm

PUERTO ORDAZ, Venezuela, Oct 10 (Reuters) - Venezuela's dream of a first World Cup finals appearance was shattered on Saturday when they lost 2-1 at home to Paraguay in their penultimate qualifier.October 11, 2009, 12:41 pm

Treasurer Wayne Swan says the economic stimulus package will be carefully wound down during 2010, ending speculation it may be suddenly withdrawn.October 11, 2009, 12:36 pm

Police have launched a homicide investigation following the death of a man in Waitakere City.October 11, 2009, 12:30 pm

Lee Smith signed off his Leeds Rhinos career in fine style as he scored two tries to wrap up a third successive Super League title with victory over St Helens.October 11, 2009, 12:30 pm

Fuel mileage has come back to haunt Scott Dixon.October 11, 2009, 12:27 pm

The federal government's proposed break-up of Telstra is "legislative blackmail", the opposition says.October 11, 2009, 12:27 pm

Kiwis' coach Stephen Kearney has named seven debutantes in his playing 17 for Wednesday night's one-off league test against Tonga in Rotorua.October 11, 2009, 12:22 pm

RAWALPINDI, Pakistan (Reuters) - Pakistani commandos stormed a building near army headquarters on Sunday and freed 22 hostages being held there by suspected Taliban militants, a military spokesman said.October 11, 2009, 12:21 pm

Australia's Craig Alexander has taken the lead late in the run leg of the Ironman world championships in Hawaii.October 11, 2009, 12:20 pm

The United States lead the Internationals 12-9 with one four-ball match remaining on day three of golf's Presidents Cup in San Francisco.October 11, 2009, 12:17 pm

New Zealand coach Ricki Herbert is confident his side can produce the goals that are needed to book a World Cup spot in their second play-off against Bahrain.October 11, 2009, 12:16 pm

Garth Tander and Will Davison lead the Bathurst 1000 after the first driver change at Mount Panorama.October 11, 2009, 12:15 pm

MEDELLIN, Colombia, Oct 10 (Reuters) - Chile qualified for the 2010 World Cup on Saturday, beating Colombia 4-2 away to secure their place after a typically audacious move from their coach Marcelo Bielsa.October 11, 2009, 12:13 pm

PARIS (AFP) - Italy scraped a draw against the Republic of Ireland to join Germany, Denmark and Serbia as the latest teams to secure 2010 World Cup places on a drama-laden penultimate batch of qualifiers.October 11, 2009, 12:02 pm

Police have named a 29-year-old pedestrian killed in a possible hit and run in Northland overnight.October 11, 2009, 11:56 am

England beat Australia for the first time in more than 20 years to claim top spot heading into the finals of the Netball World Series in Manchester.October 11, 2009, 11:54 am

An Australian soldier has been wounded in Afghanistan during a skirmish with Taliban fighters.October 11, 2009, 11:53 am