Strong result for Pyne Gould
Pyne Gould Corporation (PGC) today reported a 23 per cent increase in net profit after all three of its divisions posted increased net earnings....
Kiwi dollar at new post-float high
The New Zealand dollar has risen to a new high against the greenback since being floated 23 years ago after investors became more willing to put money into riskier assets....
Continuity above change in Raul's Cuba
President Raul Ccastro has started work as Cuba's first new leader in almost half a century with a cadre of old guard allies to help him guarantee continuity in a country eager for a measure of change....
Tainted meat prompts new listeria scare
Another listeria food poisoning scare hit the North Island yesterday when contaminated meat was removed from at least one hospital and cafes....
Kiwi love link overshadows Oscar win
It was supposed to be the time when British actor Tilda Swinton revelled in the glory of winning the best supporting actress Oscar at the Academy Awards in Hollywood....
Murder accused loses trial venue appeal
The man accused of murdering Hawke's Bay farmer Jack Nicholas has lost an appeal against having his trial held in Napier....
Noisy cars target of new proposal
The government is set to once again target noisy vehicles in a proposal which looks to change noise limits for cars......
Tax review may affect airport plans
The government and the Inland Revenue Department have made moves that could scupper Canadian plans to buy Auckland International Airport shares......
Firefighters battle blaze in Wairarapa
Forty firefighters supported by four helicopters are battling a raging fire in a pine plantation in south Wairarapa....
Police believe 'missing' kayaker alive
LATEST: Police believe that a man who was the subject of a sea and air search after his empty canoe was found in Wellington Harbour yesterday is alive....
Police believe 'missing' kayaker alive
LATEST: Police believe that a man who was the subject of a sea and air search after his empty canoe was found in Wellington Harbour yesterday is alive....
Broker to stand trial on $3.9m fraud charges
Former Access Brokerage boss Peter Marshall has failed in his latest attempt to stay a trial on $3.9 million Serious Fraud Office charges....
Jersey police probe child abuse claims
Police investigating the remains of a child found at a former children's home on the Channel Island of Jersey are in Australia following up possible links to the case......
Tainted meat prompts new listeria scare
Another listeria food poisoning scare hit the North Island yesterday when contaminated meat was removed from at least one hospital and cafes....
Jersey police to probe abuse claims in Aust
Police investigating the remains of a child found at a former children's home on the Channel Island of Jersey are in Australia following up possible links to the case....
Clark set to sign deal with China
New Zealand is poised to sign a trade deal with powerhouse economy China, in what is being touted as our biggest trade breakthrough in 25 years....
Toxic gas back in use on Wellington waterfront
The poisonous gas methyl bromide is back in use at the Port of Wellington, as one MP calls for use of the odourless substance to be stopped....
Empty kayak washes up in harbour
Police are appealing for help after an empty kayak and personal belongings were found washed up near Wellington Harbour yesterday....
No Country For Old Men wins big (+pics)
The film No Country For Old Men was the big winner at the 80th Academy Awards ceremony, taking home best director for Joel and Ethan Coenand best picture....
Ryder to apologise to hospital staff
Jesse Ryder is to apologise to staff in the Emergency Department of Christchurch Hospital after inappropriate behaviour in the department on Sunday morning......
"Serious failings" at Wanganui Hospital
The Health and Disability Commissioner has slammed the Whanganui District Health Board for failing to protect patients from an unsafe doctor......
Empty kayak puzzle
Police are appealing for help after an empty kayak and personal belongings were found washed up near Wellington Harbour yesterday....
Peters racks up $940,000 in travel bills
NZ First leader Winston Peters is set to become a million-dollar foreign affairs minister in a single term, with $940,000 in travel costs so far and a year to go....