News Archive

The world's largest cruise ship cleared a crucial obstacle on Sunday, lowering its smokestacks to squeeze under a bridge in Denmark.November 2, 2009, 12:58 pm

Official figures have shown an even bigger increase in house prices than private sector indices out over the past week.November 2, 2009, 12:52 pm

Two Christchurch men must pay substantial fines after admitting being part of a major international spamming operation.November 2, 2009, 12:51 pm

Goalkeeper Mark Paston is expected to be available for New Zealand's World Cup soccer qualifier against Bahrain here on November 14.November 2, 2009, 12:50 pm

John Cook won the season-ending Charles Schwab Cup on Sunday by five strokes for his second Champions Tour title in three weeks.November 2, 2009, 12:50 pm

New Zealand's Peter Spearman-Burn finished in a share of third place in the Asian amateur golf championship in China yesterday.November 2, 2009, 12:48 pm

Trainer Alexander Fieldes has called on New Zealand's oldest jockey to help him achieve his Melbourne Cup dream.November 2, 2009, 12:48 pm

Lady Melbourne, Mr Gadget and Girl with a Satchel. Quirky names little known to most Australians now. But overseas, they are kicking up a mini storm.November 2, 2009, 12:48 pm

The Prime Minister's office says the decision on whether or not to repeal the Foreshore and Seabed Act will not be made this afternoon.November 2, 2009, 12:46 pm

London-based New Zealand chef Anna Hansen's "fusion" style has led to her being rated among "the most significant and exciting culinary talent" working today.November 2, 2009, 12:46 pm

The name Cummings is engraved on 12 Melbourne Cups and most expect it will be again - but maybe the initials will be different this time around.November 2, 2009, 12:44 pm

An 11-year-old girl has become a mother after going into labour during her wedding.November 2, 2009, 12:43 pm

For overseas tourists, an Australian holiday conjures up all types of images. Among them might be visions of famous beaches, landmarks like the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Uluru and dry, red desert lands.November 2, 2009, 12:43 pm

New Zealand has been chosen as one of the top 10 destinations to visit next year by the authors of the Lonely Plant travel guides.November 2, 2009, 12:40 pm

NSW Premier Nathan Rees has tipped the Bart Cummings-trained Roman Emperor to win Tuesday's Melbourne Cup.November 2, 2009, 12:38 pm

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - After about 25 years, those sneaky, lizard-like aliens are back.November 2, 2009, 12:38 pm

Victory striker Archie Thompson deserves a place in Australia's squad for next year's World Cup in South Africa, according to his A-League coach Ernie Merrick.November 2, 2009, 12:36 pm

The RSPCA is calling for horse lovers to wear a ribbon to Spring Carnival events to support an end to jumps racing.November 2, 2009, 12:36 pm

A Federal Government report suggests its intervention in Northern Territory Aboriginal communities is not making significant progress in reducing preventable diseases in children.November 2, 2009, 12:32 pm

Federal Opposition Leader Malcolm Turnbull has ramped up his rhetoric against Prime Minister Kevin Rudd for appointing Peter Costello to the Future Fund board of guardians.November 2, 2009, 12:31 pm

TOKYO, Nov 2 (Reuters) - Bridgestone Corp said on Monday it will not renew a tyre supply contract for the Formula One World Championship series after the current deal expires at the end of the 2010 season.November 2, 2009, 12:25 pm