Provides the latest RSS feeds for Auckland News. For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page New Zealand News.net http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/cat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/ en-us Sun, 19 May 2013 20:49:17 -0400 Sun, 19 May 2013 20:49:17 -0400 30 Househunters are continuing to scramble for property - undeterred by Government promises that property prices will fall in the next three years. The Auckland Housing Accord in this week's Budget pledged 39,000 building consents to deal with Auckland's housing shortage. Yesterday, young couple Alejo Ramirez and Maria Moran were viewing an Avondale townhouse which promised ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214620502/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 19:20:42 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214620502/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Budget cuts to the Ministry for Pacific Island Affairs will only increase pressure on a community already suffering high unemployment, low incomes and growing inequality says Labour's spokesperson for Pacific Island Affairs Su'a William Sio."In this Year's Budget National slashed $861,000 from the Ministry of Pacific Island Affairs - a significant cut for a small agency ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214620503/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 19:18:40 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214620503/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e The National Government's head in the sand approach to poverty means Pacific children are being denied the same opportunities to thrive as others, the Green Party said today.The Salvation Army's first State of the Nation report on Pasifika people in New Zealand out today, reveals four out of every 10 Pacific children are living in poverty and the average weekly income of Pacific ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214620228/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 19:18:40 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214620228/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e The Government is expanding its risky deep sea drilling programme despite knowing that New Zealand does not have equipment to deal with a subsea leak, according to papers released to the Green Party under the Official Information Act.The papers state that Maritime New Zealand, "does not have a subsea response capability," and contradicts statements made by Energy Minister Simon ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214620232/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 19:18:39 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214620232/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Monday, 20 May 2013, 11:01 am Press Release: Auckland Transport Have your say on the new public transport networkWelcome to our first newsletter Over the next few years Auckland Transport is moving to a simpler, more integrated new public transport network for Auckland.The New Network will change the way people travel. It is a region wide public transport network which is proposed to ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214620234/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 19:18:39 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214620234/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Monday, 20 May 2013, 11:10 am Press Release: SPCA Cat Coalition MEDIA RELEASE 20 MAY 2013Far North District Council Reneges on Promise to Save ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214620233/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 19:18:39 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214620233/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Senior judges Dame Judith Potter and Sir Mark O'Regan, former senior police officer Superintendent Paula Rose, USAR leader Jim Stuart-Black, former mayor Sir Robert (Bob) Harvey, Maori leader Sir Mark Solomon, Otago Daily Times proprietor Sir Julian Smith, meteorologist Bob McDavitt and actor Jacob Rajan among more than 130 people whose diverse achievements will be celebrated at ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214620235/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 19:18:38 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214620235/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Wellington, New ZealandLocal guitar and ukulele making business GOLDBEARD GUITARS has teamed up with theWellington High School CEC (Community Education Centre) to offer a unique one week workshop in ukulele making this winter (14 - 20 July).A rare opportunity to learn more about one of New Zealand's favourite instruments, the workshop is designed to suit anyone game enough to give it ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214620236/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 19:18:38 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214620236/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Mt Hutt launches New School Holiday Programme NZSki's Kruiser Squad school holiday programme - a three-day professional instruction course for kids aged 5 to 15 - kicks off this July at Canterbury's Mt Hutt. Perfect for domestic visitors, locals and Australian families, the programme runs every week in July for three days, and complements the existing five-day programme at Mt ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214620237/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 19:18:37 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214620237/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Vote For Your Favourite Public Transport Artwork! Public voting opens today (20 May) for Metlink's inaugural public transport art competition.Peter Glensor, Chair of Greater Wellington Regional Council's Economic Wellbeing Committee, says 16 finalists have been selected."I understand the selection panel had some tough decisions to make as while each of the entries was very ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214620229/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 19:18:37 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214620229/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Speaking on 'The Late Show with David Letterman', Tom said: "Say you have a cold and it happens now and it sweeps through the theatrical community."The cast of 'Pippin' goes down ... you have to go see the magic doctor. And then she puts you on the juice."Chat show host Letterman chimed in: "Whoa! Well, that's not legal."Hanks, 56, jokingly ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214620480/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 18:46:58 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214620480/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e A petition on the White House's official website calling for Australia and the US to merge to form Ameristralia is as popular as Vegemite's ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214620479/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 18:46:58 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214620479/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e The new world record for the most people eating an apple simultaneously is now 17,064, smashing the previous record of 9,329 set in 2011 by pupils from the Whitehall Schools District in Michigan, Ohio. The Jazz Apple Big Crunch was held last Friday 10 May 2013 and involved 69 schools from Kaitaia to Invercargill. "We had a fantastic time, the kids had fun, we broke the world record ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214619638/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 18:29:57 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214619638/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Monday, 20 May 2013, 10:14 am Press Release: New Zealand Transport Agency HEB Construction, on behalf of the NZ Transport Agency, will be temporarily closing the Papakura southbound on and off-ramp onto the Southern Motorway (SH1) ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214619639/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 18:29:57 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214619639/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Monday, 20 May 2013, 9:50 am Press Release: Coastguard Coastguard's Northland units kept busy in search for missing personAt 1340 hours yesterday Coastguard's Operations Centre was informed by Police that a young female had left Matauri Bay with minimal clothing swimming in the direction of Motukawanui Island. She had not been seen or heard from since 1100 hours in the ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214619640/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 18:29:57 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214619640/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Monday, 20 May 2013, 9:27 am Press Release: New Zealand Police Location: Snells Beach, Auckland District: Waitemata Serious Assault Short description: Serious Assault Full ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214619644/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 18:29:56 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214619644/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Funding For Post Disaster Building Management Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson says $1.2 million has been provided in Budget 2013 to improve post disaster building management.The Canterbury Earthquakes Royal Commission made 51 recommendations in relation to this area."The management of buildings following a disaster is the one significant gap in the building ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214619642/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 18:29:56 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214619642/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Monday, 20 May 2013, 9:32 am Press Release: Horizons Regional Council MEDIA RELEASE Monday, 20 May 2013Horizons releases snapshot of natural environmentHorizons Regional Council has released its latest State of Environment report, providing a snapshot of the Region's land, air and water resources over the past seven years. The report, produced every 5-7 years, is split into four ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214619643/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 18:29:56 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214619643/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Federated Farmers believes Ashburton this week will become the environmental centre of New Zealand."If you are interested in how to positively farm with the environment, then Ashburton is the place to be this week," says Ian Mackenzie, Federated Farmers Environment spokesperson."First up on Tuesday (21 May), Federated Farmers with ATS is holding "Farming with nutrient ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214619645/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 18:29:55 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214619645/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Monday, 20 May 2013, 9:18 am Press Release: Auckland 2040 Heritage Heavyweight Partners Auckland 2040Auckland's Character Coalition isn't leaving any room for error in the on-going battle with the Council's Draft Unitary Plan (DUP) announcing it's to partner Auckland 2040. Newly formed, Auckland 2040 is a coalition of local non-political groups passionately concerned ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214619646/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 18:29:55 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214619646/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Matthew Horton (right) catching the keys to his new Peugeot 508 from NBR publisher Todd Scott (centre), with Sime Darby Automobiles divisional manager Simon Rose ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214619647/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 18:27:54 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214619647/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e The Mona Blades case remains open and will continue to be assessed. Photo / Supplied An abandoned car found by a hunter in the Rangitaiki Forest has been eliminated from the Mona Blades inquiry. Police said the car was thought to be an orange Datsun but was checked by police and found to be a Mitsubishi, and was confirmed as not related to the case. Miss Blades, 18, went missing ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214619651/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 18:19:54 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214619651/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e The Warriors boss says coach Matthew Elliot's job is not under threat following their record loss to the Panthers but players have been ticked off for their post-match demeanour.Several Warriors players were shown relaxed and smiling immediately after the 62-6 loss to Penrith on Saturday, the heaviest defeat in the club's 19-year history.Those images prompted chief executive Wayne ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214619921/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 18:19:42 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214619921/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e A woman critically injured in a double shooting in Northland has died, transforming the case into a double homicide that leaves two children without parents.A 38-year-old man will face court on Monday on two charges of murder following a shooting at a rural property on Fairburn Road, east of Kaitaia, on Sunday.Police discovered the body of a 44-year-old man at the home. His 38-year-old wife was ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214620001/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 17:58:35 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214620001/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e A young Auckland girl has been killed by a falling cupboard at an office in rural Drury.Papakura couple Laura and James Parker are preparing to farewell their five-year-old daughter Grace following the freak workplace accident last Thursday.The little girl was crushed by a floor-to-ceiling cupboard while playing in a room alone.Her parents and two sisters Alba and Paris were in the next room. She ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214620003/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 17:58:33 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214620003/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e The 20-year-old star celebrated the release of her fourth album 'Demi' by having lyrics from her track 'Warrior' inked onto her back, courtesy of New York-based tattoo artist Bang ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214620002/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 17:58:33 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214620002/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e The 'Star Trek Into Darkness' star was reportedly spotted cosying up to the sculptor at a private party for the new sci-fi blockbuster in Los Angeles, California on ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214619976/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 17:58:32 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214619976/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e NathanGuy Cannot Keep His Head In The Sand On Zespri Allegations Press Release by ACT Primary Industries Spokesman Don NicolsonSunday, May 19 ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214619181/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 17:40:36 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214619181/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Budget Focuses On Export Growth Budget 2013 is investing in growing New Zealand's exports markets and boosting our overseas profile and international competiveness, Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce says."Under our Business Growth Agenda the Government has a specific goal of lifting our exports to 40 per cent of GDP by 2025," Mr Joyce says."To help achieve ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214619180/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 17:40:35 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214619180/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Monday, 20 May 2013, 9:03 am Press Release: New Zealand Police Second person dies after firearms incident near KaitaiaA 38-year-old woman who was critically injured after a firearms incident near Kaitaia yesterday died in hospital late last night.A 38-year-old man will be appearing in the Kaitaia District court today charged with two counts of murder.Police launched a homicide ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214619182/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 17:40:34 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214619182/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e THE New Zealand dollar dropped to an eight-and-a-half-month low on optimism an improving economic outlook in the US may prompt that nation's central bank to end its quantitative easing policy. The kiwi touched 80.58 cents late on Friday, its lowest level since September last year. The trade-weighted index slid to 76.32 from 77.40 on Friday. Reports on Friday showed Americans felt better about ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214619881/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 17:35:25 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214619881/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e A passenger train has derailed north of Wellington stopping all services in and out of the capital this morning. KiwiRail spokeswoman Kimberley Brady said the derailment of the Porirua to Wellington train happened just north of the Wellington station about 8.15am. "I don't know the extent of the damage and there have been no reports of injuries," she said. Emergency ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214619656/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 17:10:20 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214619656/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e The 45-year-old actress is part of the star-studded panel - which is headed by Steven Spielberg - but admits she's been thrown in at the deep end with her new role because her 45-year-old spouse hasn't offered up his words of wisdom from his experience as an 'American Idol' ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214619463/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 17:08:35 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214619463/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Fog has disrupted flights again at Christchurch International Airport. The conditions have delayed a Jetstar arrival from Auckland, as well as Air New Zealand services from Hokitika, Wellington, Nelson and Invercargill. Outgoing flights were also being affected - including those heading to Auckland and Wellington. Passengers can go to the Christchurch Airport website to find updates on their ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214619190/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 17:07:09 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214619190/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Pacific people are now worse off economically than they were prior to the global financial crisis hitting in 2007, a Salvation Army report says. "In other words Pacific people appear to have been hit more severely by the effects of this crisis than other New Zealanders," the report by the army's social policy analysts Ronji Tanielu and Alan Johnson says. ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214618734/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 16:52:30 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214618734/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e The Christchurch rebuild and trade are among the topics at a talkfest of 200 business leaders and government officials from New Zealand and the US in Washington DC.The 2013 Pacific Partnership Forum, which runs from Monday (NZT), will discuss issues ranging from food safety, security, and technology as well as the ongoing Trans-Pacific Partnership trade negotiation.Ways the rebuild of ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214618742/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 16:28:27 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214618742/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e A man is in serious condition after being stabbed at a home in the beachside town of Snells Beach, north of Auckland.Police were called to a house in Dawson Road about 8.30pm on Sunday to find a man in his late 30s with stab wounds.He was flown to Auckland City Hospital by Westpac Helicopter where he remains in a serious condition.Police say they're speaking with several residents at the ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214618971/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 16:18:56 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214618971/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e She said: "I've never wanted to grow up too fast. I wanted to wear a sports bra until I was 22! The allure of being sexy never really held any excitement for me. I've never been in a terrible rush to be seen as a woman."With straight-A student Hermione now behind her, the star was keen to tackle a less angelic role and landed the part of Nicki, a celebrity burgling teenager in ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214618948/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 16:18:56 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214618948/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Toulon first five-eighth Jonny Wilkinson headed off former All Blacks wing Sitiveni Sivivatu and three others to be crowned European player of the ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214618949/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 16:18:55 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214618949/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Brendon McCullum was at a loss to explain the "hour of madness" in which New Zealand lost the first Test to England at Lord's.The Black Caps captain gave due credit to England seamer Stuart Broad (7-44) for his career-best bowling in a passage of play which saw the tourists - set 239 to win - collapse against the new ball to a terminal 6-29.Broad and James Anderson completed the ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214618950/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 16:18:54 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214618950/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e The Wellington Phoenix look set to announce their new coach at a news conference in Wellington on Monday.The Phoenix received around 200 applications as it searched for a replacement for Ricki Herbert, who resigned in February during a horror season for the A-League soccer club in which they finished last.Among the many names linked to the job have been Scotsman Ernie Merrick, who guided the ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214618973/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 16:18:53 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214618973/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e A Northland family has been torn apart after a couple were allegedly shot by their nephew, family say. A 44-year-old man, understood to be Ivan Maheno, was killed yesterday morning at a property on Fairburn Rd, about 8 kilometres east of Kaitaia. Carmen Maheno, his wife of two years and mother to their two sons, was believed to be the 38-year-old woman who was critically injured. She ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214618246/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 16:02:47 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214618246/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e A man is in a serious condition following a stabbing last night at Snells Beach north of Auckland. Police say that at around 8.30pm police were called to a residential address in Dawson Road, Snells Beach. The male in his late 30s was flown to Auckland City Hospital by helicopter where he currently remains in a serious condition. Detectives are speaking with a number of people from ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214618480/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 16:02:47 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214618480/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e It is hardly an unexpected journey any more. Actors involved with The Hobbit movie trilogy have returned to Wellington from around the world, with filming for the final two films expected to resume today. Director Sir Peter Jackson could not be reached for comment yesterday, but industry insiders say his Stone Street Studios in Miramar will be working on new scenes for the next 10 weeks ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214618479/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 16:02:47 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214618479/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e The warning from the crew aboard the Air Force 757 before it taxied into Washington's Andrews Air Force Base was that no one on board should attempt to take any photos. "They will be watching," warns one crew member, only half joking. Sensitivities about the presence of the New Zealand Defence Force at US military installations used to go far deeper of course. On ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214618478/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 16:02:47 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214618478/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Otago Boys' High School rector Clive Rennie is backing the decisions of two teachers who had to be rescued along with 10 pupils from the Rock and Pillar Range on Saturday night. Twenty Land Search and Rescue (SAR) volunteers from Dunedin and 10 Middlemarch farmers were sent to rescue the school tramping party, after the teachers and teenagers became disorientated in heavy fog and mist ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214618741/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 15:41:50 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214618741/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e A Northland man will face court on Monday charged with murder following a shooting that left another man dead and a woman fighting for her life in hospital.Police discovered the body of a 44-year-old man at a rural property on Fairburn Road, east of Kaitaia, on Sunday. A 38-year-old woman was found seriously injured nearby.The mother-of-two was flown to Whangarei Hospital and remains in a ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214618457/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 15:27:41 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214618457/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Stuart Broad produced an irresistible spell of new-ball bowling to spearhead New Zealand's collapse to 68 all out as England won the first Test at Lord's by 170 runs.Broad put Tim Southee's 10-wicket match haul for the Black Caps in the shade on an astounding fourth day with career-best figures of 7-44 which fast-tracked England to victory and a 1-0 lead in the two-match series ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214618459/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 15:27:40 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214618459/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Even though she accepted a part in Sofia Coppola's movie, the blonde beauty admits she's still coming to terms with the devastating events - which took place between 2008 and 2009 - and can't bring herself to watch the finished film.She said: "It's [the robbery] still hard for me to deal with. I haven't seen the film yet, but I'll see it at the premiere. ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214618458/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 15:27:40 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214618458/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e David was offered a one-year contract extension by the French team but he has stated he will hang up his boots after they play their final game of the season on May 26.In a statement, he said: "I'm thankful to PSG for giving me the opportunity to continue but I feel now is the right time to finish my career, playing at the highest level.David is now expected to rejoin his wife Victoria ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214618460/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 15:27:39 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214618460/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e A former mental health patient, who was denied the right to smoke, believes allowing addicted patients to smoke has far more positives than negatives. A judicial review of a smoking ban in an acute mental health facility is set to begin in the High Court at Auckland this morning. The lead applicant in the review believes the ban is in breach of the Human Rights Act, saying those ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214618120/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 15:26:42 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214618120/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e A man suffered serious injuries after being stabbed north of Auckland last night. Police said the man in his late 30s was at a Dawson Road property in Snells Beach when he was attacked about 8.30pm. He was flown by Westpac Rescue Helicopter to Auckland Hospital, where he remained in a serious condition. Police said they were speaking with a number of people at the property and were not looking ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214619654/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 14:59:02 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214619654/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e A moderate earthquake rattled the middle of the North Island overnight. The 3.9 magnitude quake struck at 12.54am, GNS Science said. It was centred 30km north west of Ohakune and was 8km deep.- ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214618256/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 14:57:57 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214618256/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e In what police are describing as a crime of opportunity, a wanted man with a criminal history dating nearly 15 years entered a front door that had been left open at a New York home near Hofstra University. A short time later, the intruder, Dalton Smith, and a 21-year-old college junior, Andrea Rebello, were both dead. The two were killed early Friday by a Nassau County police officer who fired ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214618079/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 14:46:04 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214618079/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Mental health patients are fighting against a smoking ban in psychiatric facilities in north Auckland in court.The patients' case against Waitemata District Health Board will be heard in the High Court at Auckland on Monday.The DHB operates a smoking ban at all its buildings and grounds.The patients say not being able to smoke isn't helpful to their mental state and want the ban lifted ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214618009/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 14:35:05 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214618009/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e The 'Heart Attack' singer - who entered rehab in 2010 to be treated for an eating disorder, self-harming and bipolar disorder - inked the phrase "now I'm a warrior" on her back earlier this week and she has revealed the new body art, which was inspired by the lyrics of a song on her new album, is an expression of the strides she has made in her ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214618022/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 14:35:04 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214618022/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Nanaia Mahuta had to remain at Parliament until midnight with her baby girl, Nuia-Cybele because her vote was needed. Photo / Christine Cornege Parliament's Speaker is considering a rule change for MPs with babies after Labour MP Nanaia Mahuta was required to be in Parliament with her 5-month-old baby until midnight last week because Labour needed her there so it could cast its full ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214617221/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 14:05:56 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214617221/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Minister Steven Joyce is sure the 10 new National Science Challenges are a turning point for Kiwi science. Yet a prominent professor thinks it's too middle-of-the-road, Jamie Morton ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214617223/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 14:05:55 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214617223/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Ivan Maheno was shot dead and his wife Carmen injured during an incident in Fairburn yesterday. Photo / Supplied A Northland man will appear in court today charged with murdering the man he grew up with "like brothers". Family are struggling to get to grips with the death yesterday of Ivan Maheno, 44, who was shot dead in his home in Fairburn, about 15km east of Kaitaia. ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214617220/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 14:05:55 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214617220/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Gerald Shirtcliff was the construction manager of the CTV building, where 115 people were killed during the Christchurch earthquake. Photo / Dean Kozanic An Australian police probe into claims the New Zealand man who oversaw construction of the CTV building in Christchurch stole the identity of a British engineer and faked his engineering degree has found no criminal wrongdoing. ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214617502/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 14:05:55 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214617502/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Finance Minister Bill English yesterday warned higher interest rates were expected late this year or early next. Photo / APN Flat-screen televisions, cash for groceries and even iPads - banks are competing to offer more attractive prizes to sweeten home loan deals as higher interest rates are forecast. But commentators warn the prizes should be viewed only as a bonus once a loan has been ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214617234/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 14:04:37 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214617234/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Finance Minister Bill English yesterday warned higher interest rates were expected late this year or early next. Photo / APN Flat-screen televisions, cash for groceries and even iPads - banks are competing to offer more attractive prizes to sweeten home loan deals as higher interest rates are forecast. But commentators warn the prizes should be viewed only as a bonus once a loan has ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214617029/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 14:04:34 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214617029/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e A public meeting of about 500 people has told the Auckland Council to rethink its intensification plans for the city, start listening to communities and stop spinning. The biggest display of opposition to the council's plans saw hundreds of people fill the Takapuna Grammar School hall yesterday calling for a rethink on a new planning rulebook for the city - or Unitary Plan. They ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214617233/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 13:30:12 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214617233/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e A resident of New Zealand's tallest apartment tower has lost his defamation action against a group of high-profile people running the block's body corporate. John Chung Ching Chen, who has a level-34 apartment, engaged defamation specialist Julian Miles, QC, for his case in the High Court at Auckland against multimillionaire Peter Francis, Pumpkin Patch founder Sally Synnott, CBD retail ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214617042/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 13:30:08 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214617042/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Otago commercial fishermen have reacted with anger to a proposal to extend a ban on set-net fishing around the Otago Peninsula to help preserve yellow-eyed penguin colonies. Forest and Bird called for the extension after a review in the Journal of Biological Conservation by BirdLife International reported 400,000 birds worldwide were killed by recreational and commercial set nets annually. Forest ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214619187/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 13:30:03 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214619187/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Images of a wrecked engine from a Royal New Zealand Airforce Harvard brought memories flooding back to pilot Aubrey Bills, 60 years after he survived the crash that killed his mate. The 91-year-old Cambridge resident has spent years coming to terms with the crash that killed fellow squadron member George Christopher Nevill Johnson on January 17, 1953 in Mt Aspiring National Park. They were ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214617225/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 13:30:02 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214617225/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Keep up-to-date with today's news at home and abroad with nzherald.co.nz's news blog, which is updated throughout the day. The blog, compiled daily by the Herald's online staff, will include today's essential stories, news snippets and links, as well as previews of upcoming events and the day's best photos and videos. Read our latest news updates below: - ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214618969/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 13:30:00 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214618969/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e The director of Ashburton's production of Miss Saigon was seriously injuries when he fell from the stage during a rehearsal days before out from the first show. Ashburton Variety Theatre president Bridget Danielson said professional director David Williams, was in Christchurch Hospital with fractured ribs and vertebrae, a broken shoulder and a gash to the head after a "devastating" fall from the ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214617227/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 13:30:00 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214617227/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Foreign Minister Murray McCully will tomorrow offer the US Secretary of State, John Kerry, New Zealand's assistance in the event that he can broker a breakthrough agreement between Israel and Palestine on a two-state solution. Mr Kerry has had an intense focus on the region with three visits there since taking over from Hillary Clinton in February. Mr McCully is scheduled to have his first formal ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214617111/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 13:30:00 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214617111/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Out on an early morning run, Jane Patterson was first on the scene when a car plunged into Auckland's Waitemata Harbour on March 13. The 44-year-old events manager and another member of the public, Nagel Staff, dived in and helped drag the driver from his sinking vehicle to safety. On Friday the pair were awarded a District Commander Certificate of Appreciation for their ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214617226/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 13:30:00 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214617226/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e The staging of a Volvo Ocean Race stopover, a world triathlon championship and the V8 Supercars at Pukekohe have made Auckland a more vibrant city. Photo / Greg BowkerSometimes it takes an outside eye to reveal the full extent of a change in circumstance. So it was with the report by Britain's SportBusiness Group which showed Auckland had overtaken Sydney as a host of premier sporting events in ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214617228/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 13:30:00 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214617228/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e A Waikeria Prison officer has reportedly escaped serious injury after allegedly being bashed with a phone by an inmate. But last night management would only confirm an "incident" took place. Waikeria Prison manager Kevin Smith said two corrections officers were involved in an incident with a prisoner yesterday but did not require hospital treatment. Smith said the matter ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214616673/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 13:26:33 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214616673/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Four people were arrested after an alleged assault on a police officer attending a noise complaint at a Gisborne house party. Both bottles and kicking were believed to have been involved in an incident about 11.30pm on Saturday, which a Police Association spokesman says illustrates a "continuing problem" faced by officers on the beat. While police and the union were scant on ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214616674/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 13:26:33 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214616674/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Slashing student allowances for over-40s could discourage older Cantabrians keen to retrain for the post-earthquake rebuild, Labour says. From January, allowance eligibility for those aged 40 and over will be reduced from 200 weeks to 120 weeks. The three years would be cumulative, meaning any past allowances paid would be deducted from the weeks available. Labour tertiary ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214616949/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 13:26:32 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214616949/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e PRINCELY HONOUR: Mark Todd after receiving his Knighthood for services to Equestrian Sport from the Prince of Wales following an Investiture ceremony at Buckingham ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214616679/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 13:26:32 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214616679/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Boards of trustees at the most isolated schools will finally be given training after a much-needed $14.5 million increase over four years in funding. The advocate of about 18,000 trustees has welcomed the 2013 Budget's inclusion of an extra $3.6 million to be invested in supporting school boards each year. It comes after a book released last year claimed boards spent a "mucky ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214616676/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 13:26:32 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214616676/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Tourists awaiting connecting flights wait in a smokers' shelter at Christchurch Airport after being kicked out of the international ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214616950/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 13:26:31 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214616950/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e HEART STRAIN: Waikato Hospital cardiologist Raewyn Fisher said female medical specialists are naturally inclined to choose general practice and specialist areas that are more suited to working part-time and allow breaks for having ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214616684/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 13:26:31 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214616684/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e A man with more than 100 convictions - and described as a danger to the public - has escaped being locked up for life after he committed an armed robbery of a Kapiti supermarket. Crown lawyers argued for David Rawiri Lawson to be sentenced to preventive detention, saying he should be given the open-ended prison term - which can potentially be a life sentence - because he was a danger to the ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214616681/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 13:26:31 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214616681/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e BALLOON TEST: Brothers Oskar, 10, left and Oli Temel, 7, are asthmatics and lost a brother, Charlie, to asthma. According to the Asthma foundation one in four children can't blow up a balloon due to ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214616687/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 13:26:30 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214616687/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e A Northland family has been torn apart after a couple were allegedly shot by their nephew, family say. A 44-year-old man, understood to be Ivan Maheno, was killed yesterday morning at a property on Fairburn Rd, about 8 kilometres east of Kaitaia. Carmen Maheno, his wife of two years and mother to their two sons, is believed to be the 38-year-old woman critically injured. Soon after ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214616686/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 13:26:30 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214616686/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Featherston should secede from the tyranny of its bigger Wairarapa neighbours and go it alone, one long-term resident believes. In his public submission, Warwick Bennett said the town he has lived in for 19 years was already getting a raw deal that would be made worse if it became part of a larger council. He called the consultation a "sick joke" and claimed breaking away ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214616689/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 13:26:29 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214616689/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Carole Grant has stopped crying when she thinks of her missing son, Leighton. But the Taupo mother won't stop trying to find out where he is, and whether he is dead or still alive. Grant has not seen her son since January 25, when he left her house on what she thought was a camping trip for a few days. "The last thing he said to me was he would not need any money." ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214616688/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 13:26:29 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214616688/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Holden's Jamie Whincup has given himself an ideal opportunity to further extend his V8 championship lead by taking pole for both Monday's races in the ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214616774/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 13:25:28 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214616774/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e A man in his 30's was airlifted to Auckland City Hospital after he was stabbed in the neck this evening. Police were still investigating the incident that occurred at a residential property on Dawson Rd, Snells Beach about 8.30pm, said Sergeant Dan Weir. "A man had been repeatedly stabbed, enquiries are ongoing. " He said the victim received stab wounds to his ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214614870/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 07:57:36 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214614870/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e View Photo Associated Press/Sleepy Hollow High School - In this photo copied from the 2010 Sleepy Hollow High School yearbook, high school student Andrea Rubello is shown. Police said Rubello, a junior at Hofstra ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214613546/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 06:58:32 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214613546/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Raising money to raise the dead is the aim of a trio of Australians intent on building a New Zealand-based zombie tourism company. Apocalypse Events Ltd was founded in February, and is gearing up to stage its first zombie apocalypse somewhere in Auckland in the coming months, with paying customers taking up roles as either the last remnants of humanity fighting for their survival, or one of ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214613314/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 06:42:03 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214613314/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Jessica - who is married to Cash Warren - said: "I'm still so passionate about acting and have that as a creative outlet, and it's a big part of who I am; I'll never stop acting."She added: "[Having my kids] was the best time of my life. I love it- I feel more fearless as an actress after becoming a mother, which is quite liberating. I'm ready to take on heavier ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214613463/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 06:06:09 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214613463/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Canterbury centre Krisnan Inu could be facing another stint on the sidelines after a sickening leg twist on Newcastle's James McManus in the Knights' 44-8 win over the Bulldogs on Sunday.Inu has only just returned from a five-game ban for a spear tackle on Inglis and although he was not placed on report, the incident is certain to come under scrutiny from the match review ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214613462/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 06:06:09 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214613462/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e The 'One Thing' hitmakers insist their pop star lifestyle isn't as exciting as it seems and there are never any girls or booze on the bus, only a PlayStation gaming console and a ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214613437/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 06:06:09 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214613437/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e The biggest creature on the planet seems to have taken a liking to New Zealand waters. NIWA scientists studying the blue whale say the massive marine mammal may be feeding in local waters, rather than just passing through. "In the southern hemisphere, there are only four documented foraging grounds outside Antarctic waters, so if in fact this is a blue whale foraging ground it's quite ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214612934/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 05:39:21 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214612934/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Jeffrey Frank Chadwick was jailed in 2011 after he was found guilty of 18 pornography-related charges. Photo / Thinkstock A child pornographer who took photos of his children's friends is the latest criminal who will be deported to New Zealand from Australia. Jeffrey Frank Chadwick was jailed in 2011 after he was found guilty of 18 pornography-related charges. He took dozens of ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214612935/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 05:38:54 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214612935/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Heavy rain in Auckland has caused multiple crashes with extensive surface flooding and water seeping into houses.The MetService is warning of further heavy rain throughout Sunday.Rain pummelled the city on Saturday flooding at least 26 properties, most in the eastern suburbs and a couple on the North Shore, northern Fire Service communications manager Jaron Phillips told NZ Newswire.In Remuera, ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214613116/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 05:15:37 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214613116/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Cadbury has fired the latest salvo in the Kiwi chocolate wars, backtracking on an earlier decision to cut the size of their family range of chocolate blocks. Tomorrow the company will unveil a new-look chocolate block that is 10 per cent bigger and features larger, rounder pieces. The 200g block will be increased to 220g for the same price. Managing director Alastair de Raadt said ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214612631/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 04:59:06 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214612631/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e . "All I want to do is pick that little boy up and take him out of that shithole and pop him next to his granddad so we can go and see him every day . . . give him a Christian burial. "What do I do? Put it in my will to be buried at Pike River, so I am buried next to my son, my only son . . . the only son I will ever have?" Joseph died just one day after his 17th ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214612756/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 04:59:06 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214612756/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e A shallow earthquake has struck west of Te Anau in the deep south. Centred 25km from Te Anau, at 8.22pm GeoNet reports the 4.3 magnitude quake hit at a depth of 5km. It was believed to have been widely felt in the deep ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214612757/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 04:59:05 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214612757/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e A 38-year-old man will appear in the Kaitaia District Court tomorrow charged with murder. A 44-year-old man was killed and a 38-year-old woman critically injured after a shooting in Fairburn, just east of Kaitaia, this morning. Police have a team of 22 officers investigating "a serious incident involving a firearm" that occurred in the rural location. The man was found ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214612635/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 04:59:05 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214612635/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Rethink the plan or rethink the council. This was the unanimous message from 500 Aucklanders gathered tonight at Takapuna Grammar School to discuss Auckland Council’s intensification plans. The meeting was organised by resident-led group Auckland 2040 whose goal was to encourage 50,000 people to give feedback to the council on what they believed was a "haphazard, scatter-gun" ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214612634/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 04:59:05 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214612634/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e New Zealand is poised to sign its first free trade agreement in more than three years, with an announcement of a deal with Taiwan expected in the coming months. Sources say negotiations have been progressing smoothly and the most complicated issues, including the vexed issue of Taiwan's complicated relationship with mainland China, are already largely resolved. Assuming it is ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214612639/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 04:59:04 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214612639/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e A paedophile who took photos of his children's friends as they played together looks set to be returned to New Zealand from Australia. Jeffrey Chadwick is the latest in a string of potentially-dangerous criminals who will have their residency status revoked across the Tasman after finishing jail terms. The spotlight is on public access to criminal histories after the murder of ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214612758/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 04:59:04 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214612758/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e A man armed with a rifle robbed a Hastings bar last night, striking an employee with the firearm before fleeing. The male confronted two staff members at the Horse & Hound Bar & Cafe on Karamu Rd at about 10pm. Detective Sergeant Craig Vining said the man demanded cash, but despite the staff complying completely with his directions one was struck with the rifle. "We ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214612636/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 04:59:04 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214612636/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Police have concerns for the safety of a Pukekohe woman who was last seen almost 100 kilometres north of her home. Ngaire Gibbons, a 63-year-old Maori, was last seen yesterday at 4pm in Puhoi – more than an hour's drive from where she lives. She is described as 1.6 metres (5 feet 3 inches) tall, of plump build, long black-grey shoulder-length hair and walks with a slight ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214612641/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 04:59:03 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214612641/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e The four survivors of a crash, which killed another person in Dargaville on Friday night, are all expected to survive. Police are yet to name the person who died after a car hit a power pole on Pouto Rd at 11.30pm. The collision brought powerlines to the ground, cutting electricity to a number of homes. A Northland DHB spokeswoman said two of the injured people were discharged from ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214612640/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 04:59:03 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214612640/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e The Green Party today announced its plan to take on deep-sea oil drilling companies in New Zealand waters. At west-coast town Piha this afternoon, party co-leader Metiria Turei said the new campaign – dubbed The Kiwi Bid – will invite people to be part of a rival tender to protect the environment. "While the Government is giving oil companies the right to bid to exploit ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214612642/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 04:59:03 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214612642/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e A record number of literature lovers have turned out to celebrate the written word in Auckland. Over 13,000 people took part in the Writers and Readers Festival, organisers say, with 34,000 seats filled over the five days of events. Hundreds of sessions and workshops were available as part of the festival, including a lecture by nonagenarian Lloyd Geering called 'How Humans Made God' ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214612643/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 04:47:51 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214612643/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Gwyneth wrote: "The Met Ball, at NYC's Metropolitan Museum of Art, is always the year's most elaborate display of incredible fashion and this year was no different. The theme was 'Punk: Chaos to Couture' and when the house of Valentino's Pierpaolo Piccioli and Maria Grazia Chiuri asked me to join them, I was thrilled to see what they would create with my right ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214612746/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 04:24:52 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214612746/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Although Lindsay has claimed she uses the drug to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), friends believe she was using it for weight loss.A source told RadarOnline: "Lindsay has been extremely emotional this past week and is finding comfort in food. Lindsay can't stop eating, and has gained five pounds because she has such poor eating habits. She has been exercising, but ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214612747/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 04:24:51 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214612747/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Auckland have won their third Oceania Champions League title in a row, after beating Waitakere United 2-1 at Mt Smart today. Two first-half goals in three minutes from Adam Dickinson and Alex Feneridis were to be enough for City, despite Waitakere pulling a goal back just before half-time. Waitakere' cause was not helped by the dismissal of defender Tim Myers. The result means ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214612199/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 04:08:39 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214612199/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Chinese supermarkets are beginning to run out of New Zealand beef and lamb as Kiwi meat remains stuck at ports around China. Officials say they are working "around the clock" to resolve the issue but the Government is giving no timetable for when the stalled shipments will be cleared. It emerged on Friday that all meat exports to China have been blocked from entering the ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214612202/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 04:08:36 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214612202/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Ok Palmy, let's just get it over with. Let's put behind us the shame of John Cleese and his "thoroughly bloody miserable time", and the pride at Jeremy Clarkson's assertion that if God had got it right then "Jesus would have been from Palmerston North". Let's forget about Lord Palmerston, the man who gave you that great name and let's move ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214612450/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 04:08:36 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214612450/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Postgraduate students are working long, minimum-wage hours, selling their cars and moving in with their parents to complete degrees, after losing $240 a week in student allowance. The Government's scrapping of the postgraduate student allowance at the beginning of the year has been reflected in falling domestic numbers at New Zealand universities. Before January, student allowances ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214612200/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 04:08:36 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214612200/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e A radical group that sent emails to MPs saying they were "on the road to hell for all eternity" if they voted in favour of the Marriage Amendment Bill has been told to stop claiming to be Catholic - but the Catholic Church admits it has no power to enforce the ruling. The Catholic Bishops Conference has told the Catholic Action Group it doesn't have permission to use the ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214612203/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 04:08:35 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214612203/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e The wife of an Auckland policeman accused of drug dealing is defending her husband, saying there's "no way" he's involved with the notorious Head Hunters gang. In an exclusive interview, Diane Pakau, 33, said she knew her husband, Peter Pakau, "inside out", and the allegations against him were just that. "I know it's not the truth. There's ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214612204/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 04:08:34 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214612204/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e A murderer whom authorities warn could kill again will be deported from Australia to New Zealand - but unless laws change here he is unlikely to be monitored. The spotlight is on public access to an individual's criminal history after the murder of Christchurch girl Jade Bayliss. The 13-year-old was strangled by her mother's former boyfriend, but the family did not know he had ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214612205/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 04:08:33 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214612205/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Ad Feedback One of the most common bacterial triggers is group A streptococcus which lives in the nose, throat and on skin of healthy people but can develop into a strep-throat infection, rheumatic fever or necrotising fasciitis. "Sometimes it's from splits in the skin from athlete's foot or whatever, or something minor, a splinter or something too small to see or ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214612207/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 04:08:33 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214612207/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Ad Feedback The statement added that education institutions had mechanisms to counter such cheating, including spotting students whose submitted work appeared inconsistent with previous assignments, or with a tutor's perceptions of the student's general abilities. Last weekend the Star-Times revealed that three months ago a former "ghost writer" had sent ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214612451/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 04:08:32 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214612451/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e It is World Inflammatory Bowel Disease Day, and the plight of the estimated one in 35 New Zealanders who have Crohns Disease and Ulcerative Colitis is being highlighted. New Zealand has one of the highest incidences in the world of the conditions, which European research shows has severe impacts.83 per cent of patients feel tired and weak even in remission and 27 per cent took 25 days off work a ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214612653/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 04:02:02 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214612653/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Waitakere to meet Auckland in O-League final Two goals in four first-half minutes were enough for Auckland City to clinch their third successive Oceania Champions League title against 10-man Waitakere United. The 2-1 victory ensured at least a US$500,000 (NZ$620,000) payday for the Auckland side and entry to the lucrative FIFA Club World Cup in Morocco in December. Auckland's Adam ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214612209/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 03:57:46 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214612209/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e A man is dead and a woman, believed to be his wife, is in a critical condition in hospital after a shooting near Kaitaia. Another man, who handed himself into police this morning, has been charged with murder. The dead man's body was found at a rural address in Pamapuria, just outside Kaitaia. The woman was found close by and taken to Whangarei Hospital in a critical condition with a ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214612210/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 03:57:45 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214612210/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e The Adelaide Thunderbirds have defeated the NSW Swifts by two goals in their trans-Tasman netball league clash on Sunday after chasing the visitors' tail for much of the match.The Swifts challenged the Thunderbirds and led at every change in what was a tightly-held game at Netball SA stadium, but Adelaide showed enough composure to seal the match 50-48.The Swifts suffocated their rivals in ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214612411/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 03:34:26 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214612411/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Choreographer Wade Robson filed legal documents on May 1 asking for money from the Michael Jackson Estate in compensation for childhood molestation at the hands of the late pop star - who died of acute Propofol intoxication in June 2009 - and has now opened up about the alleged ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214612410/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 03:34:26 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214612410/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e The 50-year-old actress and Ashton, 35 married in 2005 but are currently going through a bitter divorce and according to TMZ, Demi has insisted her ex pay to fix up her $25 million apartment in New ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214612458/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 03:34:25 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214612458/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Auckland City have continued their domination in Oceania with a 2-1 win in the OFC Champions League final over local rivals Waitakere United to be crowned for the third successive ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214611745/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 03:10:18 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214611745/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce today announced $2 million in new funding to launch the New Zealand Story project – an initiative to help New Zealand companies gain a competitive advantage from the use of the New Zealand brand in international markets. The funding forms part of the $400 million internationally focused growth package which is a centrepiece of Budget 2013. The ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214611756/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 02:55:37 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214611756/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has left out the middle men in naming his first squad of the year, mixing a clutch of new faces with his brigade of veterans from 2012.Ten uncapped players are included in a 38-man training squad to attend two three-day camps at Mt Maunganui ahead of next month's three-Test home series against France.None of the available players from last year's squad have ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214611984/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 02:43:40 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214611984/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e The 'Grey's Anatomy' actor outbid competitors including Starbucks to buy Seattle based Tully's Coffee through his company Global Baristas LLC last year and admitted he thinks selling the drug would be a successful business ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214611985/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 02:43:38 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214611985/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e A 64-year-old man was airlifted to Nelson Hospital after falling from the Cable Bay walkway today. The man was seen to fall around 4.30pm this afternoon by other track users, they raised the alarm and cared for him until the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter arrived. The man was treated at the scene by the onboard paramedic before being flown to Nelson Hospital where he is reportedly in a ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214611580/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 02:18:18 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214611580/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Australian golfer Matthew Griffin won his second OneAsia Tour title in a year on Sunday when thick fog forced the cancellation of the final round of the SK Telecom Open in South Korea.Griffin could credit a spectacular 40-foot putt from off the back of the 18th green on Saturday for the win, as it meant he had a one-shot lead over Korean veteran Kang Wook-soon.The tournament, at Pinx Golf Club on ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214611476/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 02:16:10 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214611476/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Cronulla surged back into the NRL top eight on Sunday with a tense 30-20 victory over a fast-finishing Canberra. NSW Origin hopeful Todd Carney was again the maestro for the home side, who provisionally moved into the eight for the first time since round five. The victory was not secure until a 70th minute try to barnstorming prop Andrew Fifita, as the Sharks weathered a dangerous Canberra ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214611241/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 02:10:14 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214611241/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e The 20-year-old singer - who is engaged to Australian actor Liam Hemsworth - has been crowned the magazine's sexiest woman of the year but admitted if she had a choice, Rihanna, 25, would be number ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214611530/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 01:53:44 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214611530/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e After choreographer Wade Robson claimed Michael - who died in 2009 - sexually abused him for seven years, Taj tweeted: "What people will $ay and do for money and to $tay relevant is $ickening. De$perate times call for De$perate mea$ures. #Money"I will not sit back and let someone flat out lie about my uncle. PERIOD."I am writing these words knowing that the minute I press send, my ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214611531/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 01:53:43 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214611531/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e They may have been second-best all season in the Super City rivalry, but Auckland City today won the one that really mattered to earn another trip to the Club World Cup. Auckland won their third Oceania Champions League title in a row, edging old sparring partner Waitakere United 2-1 at Arena 2 at Mt Smart Stadium today. Having lost four of six matches against Waitakere this season, Auckland ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214619460/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 01:38:25 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214619460/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e The Queensland Firebirds have stamped their authority on the trans-Tasman netball championship with an impressive 11-goal win over the Melbourne Vixens on their home court.The Firebirds' 57-46 victory at Hisense Arena was the biggest loss inflicted on the Vixens this year and their first defeat at home this season.With both teams going into the match with just one loss apiece, a closer ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214611094/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 01:03:15 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214611094/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e AARON GILMORE'S STATEMENT TO PARLIAMENT ON TUESDAY:I have tendered my resignation to the prime minister as a member of the National Party caucus and you (the Speaker) as a member of parliament.I have done so because I have made errors of judgment as a member of parliament.Those errors are causing an unnecessary distraction to the government. This is causing immense stress to me, and members ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214611114/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 01:03:15 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214611114/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e She told TMZ: ""I was angered that Wade Robson reversed his sworn testimony from court in 2005, and now claims to be a victim of sexual abuse."His publicity-seeking attempt is opportunistic and just oozes falseness."It will be quickly forgotten, and will do nothing, nothing to tarnish Michael's extraordinary legacy."Wade was one of the witnesses at Michael's ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214611097/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 01:03:14 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214611097/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e A man is dead and a woman is critically injured after an incident involving a gun in Northland.The man was found dead at a rural address in Fairburn, near Kaitaia on Sunday, police say.The injured woman was found nearby and was taken to Whangarei Hospital in a critical condition.A 38-year-old man turned himself in at the Kaitaia Police Station.A team of 22 police are ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214611115/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 01:03:13 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214611115/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Speaking at the Cannes Film Festival, she said: "I'm not trying to run away from it. I'm very proud of the work that I did. I'm just really enjoying having the chance to transform into new roles."It's strange for me because 'Harry Potter' seems like such a long time ago. So much has happened over the last three or four years. But obviously it's very ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214611099/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 01:03:12 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214611099/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e I've been using Vodafone's new 4G/LTE network for the past couple of weeks on an iPhone 5 (4G stands for "Fourth Generation", as opposed to the slower 3G or "Third Generation" mobile networks that cover most of the country today. LTE stands for Long Term Evolution. Yes, it is ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214610643/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 00:43:17 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214610643/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Unite Union has urged police to stop "provocative and unnecessary" conduct while acting like McDonald's' "private security" during pickets at stores in Auckland.The appeal comes in a complaint letter written by Unite Union director Mike Treen to Auckland district commander, Superintendent Michael Clement, and details two recent protests in Auckland.Mr Treen claims ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214610649/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 00:11:54 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214610649/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e The Warriors' record defeat at the hands of Penrith has come with an injury cost, with backrower Todd Lowrie out for up to three weeks because of damaged ribs.Lowrie made 41 tackles during his 68 minutes on the field in the 62-6 loss, the biggest the club have suffered in their 19 seasons in the NRL.Only hooker Nathan Friend, with 44, made more tackles.Better news on the injury front is that ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214610651/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 00:11:53 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214610651/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e The 'Star Trek Into Darkness' star was spotted with Italian artist Marco Perego at a private party for the new sci-fi blockbuster in Los Angeles, California earlier this week and although their romance is still quite new, friends say she hasn't been this happy in some ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214610624/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sun, 19 May 2013 00:11:53 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214610624/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e A man has been charged with murder after a man was shot dead and a woman critically injured in the Far North this morning. A 38-year-old man will appear in Kaitaia District Court tomorrow after the shooting this morning at a property on Fairburn Rd in Fairburn, about 15km east of Kaitaia. Police launched a homicide investigation after speaking to the man following "a serious incident involving a ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214615319/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sat, 18 May 2013 23:54:14 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214615319/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e A man has been charged with murder after a man was shot dead and a woman critically injured in the Far North this morning. A 38-year-old man will appear in Kaitaia District Court tomorrow after the shooting this morning at a property on Fairburn Rd in Fairburn, about 15km east of Kaitaia. Police launched a homicide investigation after speaking to the man following "a serious incident involving a ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214616432/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sat, 18 May 2013 23:54:14 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214616432/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e A man has been charged with murder after a man was shot dead and a woman critically injured in the Far North this morning. A 38-year-old man will appear in Kaitaia District Court tomorrow after the shooting this morning at a property on Fairburn Rd in Fairburn, about 15km east of Kaitaia. Police launched a homicide investigation after speaking to the man following "a serious incident involving a ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214614869/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sat, 18 May 2013 23:54:14 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214614869/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e A man has been charged with murder after a man was shot dead and a woman critically injured in the Far North this morning. A 38-year-old man will appear in Kaitaia District Court tomorrow after the shooting this morning at a property on Fairburn Rd in Fairburn, about 15km east of Kaitaia. Police launched a homicide investigation after speaking to the man following "a serious incident involving a ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214612764/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sat, 18 May 2013 23:54:14 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214612764/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e A man has been charged with murder after a man was shot dead and a woman critically injured in the Far North this morning. A 38-year-old man will appear in Kaitaia District Court tomorrow after the shooting this morning at a property on Fairburn Rd in Fairburn, about 15km east of Kaitaia. Police launched a homicide investigation after speaking to the man following "a serious incident involving a ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214613779/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sat, 18 May 2013 23:54:14 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214613779/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e A man has been charged with murder after a man was shot dead and a woman critically injured in the Far North this morning. A 38-year-old man will appear in Kaitaia District Court tomorrow after the shooting this morning at a property on Fairburn Rd in Fairburn, about 15km east of Kaitaia. Police launched a homicide investigation after speaking to the man following "a serious incident involving a ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214613461/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sat, 18 May 2013 23:54:14 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214613461/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e A man has been charged with murder after a man was shot dead and a woman critically injured in the Far North this morning. A 38-year-old man will appear in Kaitaia District Court tomorrow after the shooting this morning at a property on Fairburn Rd in Fairburn, about 15km east of Kaitaia. Police launched a homicide investigation after speaking to the man following "a serious incident involving a ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214617504/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sat, 18 May 2013 23:54:14 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214617504/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e A man has been charged with murder after a man was shot dead and a woman critically injured in the Far North this morning. A 38-year-old man will appear in Kaitaia District Court tomorrow after the shooting this morning at a property on Fairburn Rd in Fairburn, about 15km east of Kaitaia. Police launched a homicide investigation after speaking to the man following "a serious incident involving a ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214612456/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sat, 18 May 2013 23:54:14 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214612456/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e A man has been charged with murder after a man was shot dead and a woman critically injured in the Far North this morning. A 38-year-old man will appear in Kaitaia District Court tomorrow after the shooting this morning at a property on Fairburn Rd in Fairburn, about 15km east of Kaitaia. Police launched a homicide investigation after speaking to the man following "a serious ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214618060/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sat, 18 May 2013 23:54:14 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214618060/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e A man has been charged with murder after a man was shot dead and a woman critically injured in the Far North this morning. A 38-year-old man will appear in Kaitaia District Court tomorrow after the shooting this morning at a property on Fairburn Rd in Fairburn, about 15km east of Kaitaia. Police launched a homicide investigation after speaking to the man following "a serious incident involving a ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214611978/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sat, 18 May 2013 23:54:14 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214611978/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e A man was apparently shot dead and a woman critically injured in the Far North today. Police have launched a homicide investigation after what was described as "a serious incident involving a firearm" in rural Fairburn, about 15km east of Kaitaia. Police said one male was found dead at the address, while a female was found nearby with serious injuries. She was taken to Whangarei Hospital in a ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214610648/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sat, 18 May 2013 23:54:14 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214610648/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e A man has been charged with murder after a man was shot dead and a woman critically injured in the Far North this morning. A 38-year-old man will appear in Kaitaia District Court tomorrow after the shooting this morning at a property on Fairburn Rd in Fairburn, about 15km east of Kaitaia. Police launched a homicide investigation after speaking to the man following "a serious incident involving a ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214616953/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sat, 18 May 2013 23:54:14 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214616953/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e A man was apparently shot dead and a woman critically injured in the Far North today. Police have launched a homicide investigation after what was described as "a serious incident involving a firearm" in rural Fairburn, about 15km east of Kaitaia. Police said one male was found dead at the address, while a female was found nearby with serious injuries. She was taken to Whangarei Hospital in a ... http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214611112/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e Sat, 18 May 2013 23:54:14 -0400 http://www.newzealandnews.net/index.php/sid/214611112/scat/0b75a2fd5e16e87e