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Technical issues holding up meat
Chinese measures to curb sales of counterfeit meat may be a factor in millions of dollars of exported New Zealand meat being held up on Chinese wharves, Prime Minister John Key says. But Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has dismissed that suggestion, saying the problem is purely a "technical issue" that will soon be resolved. Thousands of tonnes of lamb, mutton and beef is stuck in ...
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All Blacks mix work and play at Mount
The first of two All Black training camps in Mt Maunganui winds up today, but the 38-man squad will return next Sunday to prepare for next month's matches against France. Both three-day camps are at the ASB Arena in Baypark to prepare players for the three test matches against France in June. Sunday rain kept players indoors for the private training sessions, but some were seen ...
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Wrong audience for Bolger tirade
As a former Prime Minister and a man very firm in his views, Jim Bolger has always been a bit stroppy. But after his performance in Washington last night at a reception for the US NZ Partnership Forum, someone may be asking him to tone it down a bit. He used his speech as chairman of the NZ US Council to dwell on the Anzus rift over New Zealand's anti-nuclear laws, which was perplexing to those ...
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Woman cat escape fierce house blaze
It took less than five minutes for a fire to engulf most of a house in Beach Haven yesterday. Many of the windows were blown out and most of the roof was lost to the flames, but luckily no one was harmed and the cat managed to escape from under the house. Matile Clay, 65, who lives in the Taurus Cres house with her husband, niece and three young grandchildren, was in the dining room when she ...
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TV broadcaster in bid to gain seat
TVNZ broadcaster Shane Taurima announced his bid for Labour's Ikaroa-Rawhiti byelection candidacy yesterday on Te Karere, the news programme he usually edits. The seat has been vacant since the death of Labour MP Parekura Horomia last month. One of Maoridom's leading journalists, Mr Taurima said Mr Horomia had approached him in 2007 about standing in 2008 and then again in 2011. "Given my career ...
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Self-belief central to Kelstons improving grades says principal
By his own admission, Kelston Boys' High School student Samson Fualalo was an unmotivated learner. "I was the guy who came to school to eat his lunch, I just came to play rugby," says the 17-year-old and member of the school's 1st XV. In 2010, just 58 per cent of Kelston students sitting NCEA Level 1 passed. Pass rates at Level 2 were 59 per cent, and 52 per cent at Level ...
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Fiancees past engulfs Kiwi
A New Zealand engineer has found himself at the centre of media attention in Australia after it emerged he is engaged to the former girlfriend of a jailed killer. Jeo Ipeekaw announced on Facebook that he was engaged to Bethany Heagney - the former girlfriend of two-time killer Mustapha Dib, who was last year sentenced to 30 years' jail for the murder of a pregnant woman in 2000. Sydney's Daily ...
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Ask Phoebe Signals turning short drives into nightmare
Too many traffic lights is not the issue, rather the number of access points on a busy road. Photo / Michael CraigThere is an abundance of traffic lights in the New Lynn/Glen Eden areas. Driving from Glen Eden to Kingsland, I counted 33 sets of traffic lights. Is there any restriction on how many sets of traffic lights can be added? Even more traffic lights have been installed in New Lynn, ...
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Beach find a torpedo killed by its target
A flat sea creature with two tails which washed up on Ninety Mile Beach excited a reader who sent a photograph to the Herald. A marine life expert believes it is just a dead electric ray, also known as the New Zealand torpedo, that had choked on a fish. "It looks like an electric ray which has swallowed a fish, probably snapper," said Phil McGowan, Kelly Tarlton's general manager. "This [photo] ...
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Villa Maria Private Bin Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 New Zealand
Price $16.45 Hawke's Bay on the North Island excels with Bordeaux varieties, such as merlot and cabernet sauvignon, and there's a strong likeness in this savoury red to those of the French region. It's medium-bodied and very dry, offering cassis, tobacco and bell-pepper notes. $16.99 in Manitoba, $19.99 in Nova ...
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Hesson stunned by NZ collapse
He and Brendon McCullum have four days to pick up the pieces and repair fragile confidence but Hesson does not believe the rapid demise, which evoked memories of ...
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Pascoe heads seven-strong New Zealand team for IPC World Swimming Championships
May 20 - Six-time Paralympic champion Sophie Pascoe has been named to head a seven-strong New Zealand team going to the 2013 International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Swimming World Championships in Montreal in ...
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New Zealand man fined over royal manure hurling plans
New Zealand An elderly New Zealand anti-royalist has been fined for planning to hurl manure at Prince Charles and his wife Camilla during their visit to Auckland last year.Sam Bracanov pleaded not guilty to preparing to commit an assault after his arrest on November 12 last year, as the royals readied to meet crowds on the Auckland waterfront while touring to mark Queen Elizabeth's ...
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Race to inspect Wellington trains before rush hour
KiwiRail was forced to shut down all services after a train carrying hundreds of passengers derailed during early morning peak hour traffic. Train services are back around the capital after a day of frustrating disruptions. "Many times in the past we've had issues with the trains, so come to expect it. Whether it's weather, or derailing or some other issue on the trains ...
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John Campbell gets best boy prize after judge canes his bad work
Just days after he was publicly ridiculed by a judge for bad journalism, TV showman John Campbell is to get a "hasn’t he done well" prize from his old university. Mr Campbell is one of six former students at Victoria University to get "distinguished alumni" honours. A university PR handout describes them as "six of New Zealand’s most influential and ...
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ComCom identifies companies liable for $50m telco levy - two points of contention
NBR ONLINE SME Business Subscription For companies with 30 or fewer staff, pay just $149 plus GST per company each quarter and ensure your people stay connected with the best up-to-date business ...
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World week ahead central bank watch amid records
Wall Street seems destined to push to fresh highs again this week as investors continue to bet on both an improving economic outlook and a solid commitment from the US Federal Reserve to counter any weakness. On Friday, the Dow Jones industrial average rose 0.80 percent to close at a record 15,354.40, while the Standard & Poor's 500 Index added 0.95 percent to finish at a record ...
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Injured Martin ruled out of tour
, the New Zealand left-arm spinner, will miss the rest of the England tour as a result of a calf injury he sustained during the first Test at Lord's - Cricket news from England v New ...
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Kiwi teenager blitzes field in first pro motocross event
Source: ONE Sport Kiwiteenage motocross rider Courtney Duncan has blitzed the field at her first ever professional event in the United States today. Duncan won both women's Motos at the Hangtown Classic in California, beating out some of the sports biggest names, despite being the only rider on a 125CC two-stroke in the 250 class. The 17-year-old Kiwi has been turning heads locally ...
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Parole delayed for Swann
Convicted fraudster Michael Swann. Photo / APN Convicted fraudster Michael Swann's bid for parole has been delayed by a supporter who threatened the Parole Board in an "extraordinary and inappropriate" letter, the board says. The board met last week to consider whether Swann should be released from prison after serving four years of his sentence for defrauding the ...
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Parole delayed for Swann
Convicted fraudster Michael Swann. Photo / APN Convicted fraudster Michael Swann's bid for parole has been delayed by a supporter who threatened the Parole Board in an "extraordinary and inappropriate" letter, the board says. The board met last week to consider whether Swann should be released from prison after serving four years of his sentence for defrauding the Otago District ...
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Petrol victim withdrew $30k before death
One of the two men accused of murdering Auckland man Shalvin Prasad by dousing him in petrol and setting him alight was with him when he withdrew $30,000 from a bank account, police say.Bryne Permal, 20, and Shivneel Kumar, 18, appeared by audio-visual link at Manukau District Court on Monday when the police case against the pair was revealed, according to media reports.Mr Prasad's burned ...
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All Blacks get on the same page
After a weekend of Super Rugby dominated by local derbies, the All Blacks have gathered for their first training camp. Four of the six New Zealand teams faced off against each other in Round 14 of Super Rugby action, with the Chiefs beating the Hurricanes 17-12 and the Crusaders getting the better of the Blues 23-3. The Chiefs and Crusaders will also be meeting on Friday.While emotions may ...
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Read braced for All Blacks June Tests
The return of All Blacks No. 8 Kieran Read provided the Crusaders with a timely boost, with the inspirational skipper leading them to an emphatic 34-15 win over the Blues on Saturday night. Having come back following seven weeks out with a toe injury, Read slotted straight back in to his playing groove and is now back among the All Blacks' wider training group, as he prepares for one of ...
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All Blacks reclaim Bledisloe Cup from Wallabies
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) -- Australia lost the Bledisloe Cup Saturday at Eden Park but it won back pride after a demoralizing thrashing by the All Blacks in Sydney last month -- and the knowledge it can compete with New Zealand at the World Cup. Doug Howlett scored two tries as New Zealand capped an unbeaten Tri-Nations campaign with a tough 21-17 win over Australia and regained the Bledisloe ...
Auckland Feature Story
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Auckland's infastructure needs upgrading in the long run.
Auckland may in the next few years be able to upgrade two major pieces of infastructure and reap the economic benefits for the city.
There may, in the near future, be a four-lane road of national significance (RONS) between Auckland and Whangarei, which would make travel between the country’s largest city and Northland much faster and more efficient, while providing significant economic benefits to both regions as well. Read more
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