1 hr ago | The New Zealand Herald
Massey University launches new training aircraft
Massey University instructors Russell Rickards and Paul Kearney fly a new Diamond DA40 over the Te Apiti wind farm near Palmerston North.
5 hrs ago | Manawatu Evening Standard
Flu patient fights for her life
A woman fighting for her life in Hawke's Bay Hospital may be the first otherwise healthy New Zealander to become critically ill with swine flu.
10 hrs ago | The Daily Star
First deaths linked to swine flu in New Zealand
New Zealand has recorded its first deaths linked to swine flu, with authorities reporting Saturday that three people who died in the past week had the virus.
Chinese digital communities launched
Friday, 3 July 2009, 10:56 am Press Release: Auckland City Council Media release 3 July 2009 Chinese digital communities launched at Rising Dragons, Soaring Bananas conference Auckland City Libraries and the New Zealand Chinese Association Auckland Inc.
Sex charge withdrawn against sacked MP
A WOMAN whose sexual misconduct complaint led to the resignation of a New Zealand government minister has withdrawn her charge, police said today.
New Zealand airline issues nude safety video
In this undated photo supplied by Air New Zealand Friday, July 3, 2009, its staff is seen with body paint on in the airlines latest safety video call the "Bare Essentials of Safety." The video shows three cabin staff and the pilot, all in uniform-colored full body paint, talking viewers through the aircraft's safety procedures.
Teens, 16, plead guilty to fatal bashing of NZ man in Sydney
Two teenagers have pleaded guilty to bashing to death a New Zealand man at a Sydney sporting oval.
Police name three teens killed in Invercargill crash
Police have named the three teenagers killed in an overnight crash in Invercargill.
Swine-flu cases in Bay soar to 57
Hawke's Bay's number of confirmed cases of swine flu has rocketed again and stands at 57, making the region the most affected by the virus behind the big cities.
Kiwis have biggest travel budget of Asia-Pacific
New Zealanders have the largest international travel budgets of any Asia Pacific country, a new survey has found.
Cold and frosty June, more to come from July - September
NIWA has released its national climate summary for June, confirming what you probably noticed anyway - it was cold and frosty with a lot of sunshine.
Hawke's Bay swine flu sufferer still critical
A woman admitted to Hawke's Bay Hospital with swine flu a week ago remains in critical condition, while the condition of a Wellington woman has been downgraded from life-threatening to serious.
Scientists to report on state of Waihi Village slip
Scientists are continuing to assess the Waihi Village area near Lake Taupo after a series of earthquakes put it at risk from a major landslip.
Wellington to beat Melbourne at swine flu
NEW Zealand's capital Wellington is threatening to surpass Melbourne as the swine flu capital of Australasia, an infectious diseases expert says.
New Zealand village evacuated as quakes threaten landslide - Summary
About 50 residents of a small village on the shores of New Zealand's Lake Taupo were preparing Tuesday to spend a second night away from home as a massive landslide threatened to sweep away their houses.
Help roll New Zealanda s longest sushi
Wednesday, 1 July 2009, 10:38 am Press Release: Wellington City Council NEWS RELEASE 1 July 2009   Help roll New Zealand's longest sushi   Chill out to the sound of Japanese classical music, take the children to see Japan's famous Clown Loto or take part in a sushi rolling competition at next month's inaugural Japan Festival of ...
Girl burnt in aerosol explosion
A four-year-old girl has suffered severe facial burns after an aerosol explosion in the Bay of Plenty today.
East Coast residents set to return home as flood fears ease
Rain that raised river levels and caused slips on the East Coast has eased overnight, allowing people evacuated on Tuesday to return home.
Government MPs blocked interest rates inquiry - Labour
Government MPs blocked a parliamentary inquiry into the interest rates banks are charging, the Labour Party said today.
Gisborne CBD fire damage catastrophic, say fire authorities
A fire in Gisborne has caused "catastrophic" damage to the city's business heart, fire authorities say.
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