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05 Nov 2009 09:29
11°C Max: 16°C Min: 8°C Friday November 6 2009, 6:29am 5:00am
Dinner doodle gets girl on Google
Primary school artist Amelia Abbott, 8, is poised to become an internet hit.
Doll in baby's coffin
5:00am A woman who faked a pregnancy prompted a police investigation when she feigned the baby's death.
President sworn in as envoy leaves
By MICHAEL FIELD - The Dominion Post
5:00am Fiji's acting president, Ratu Epeli Nailatikau, was sworn in as head of state as the third NZ diplomat to be banished in 2½ years arrived home.
Bugging backed in child death cases
5:00am Listening bugs should be used regularly when families close ranks after the suspicious deaths of children, campaigners have said.
Cup party HQ may need more money
By DAVID GADD - The Dominion Post
5:00am The Government may have to shell out more money to save the main celebration site for the 2011 Rugby World Cup in Auckland now that all designs have been rejected.
5:00am Double trouble on Survivor: Samoa
5:00am Victoria Beckham's new hairdo
5:00am Kearney's show of faith with Fien
5:00am $20m for NZSO's digital home
5:00am Dinner doodle gets girl on Google
5:00am Rate rise higher than expected
Maori TV hoped cup deal would quadruple audience
Kearney's show of faith with Fien
More firms default as recession bites hard
Planes and patrol boats running two years late
Addington Cup Day ban on boozed punters
Shortened Obama trip cuts chances of Key meeting
Missing ring on Trade MeA lost family heirloom has been spotted for sale on TradeMe.
Fraudster loses his appealWarren Pickett has lost an appeal for a reduction in his minimum period of imprisonment.
Mariah Carey on abuseMariah Carey has spoken out about how she has been affected by domestic violence.
Wii bit of recoveryRoger Bryant hadn't even thought about playing video games before his stroke.
A mother's worry
A Christchurch mother has fears for her missing 14-year-old daughter. Mayor, deputy agree to talks
Invercargill Mayor Tim Shadbolt and Deputy Mayor Neil Boniface agreed yesterday to enter into mediation - but soon afterwards Mr Shadbolt forged ahead with plans to replace him.
Nia Glassie's killer loses appeal
Chances of Obama-Key meet diminish
A hug and a thank you
Still nursing knife wounds, Jimmy Cross returned to the Taradale bottle store where he was stabbed to thank the man who saved his life.
Soldier killed in strip club attack
Gunmen with automatic weapons burst into a Mexican strip club on the US border, opened fire on patrons and killed six people including an American soldier.
Cuban 'gestures' needed on rights
Cuba needs to make 'gestures' on human rights if it wants the European Union to treat it like most other nations, an EU official said at the end of a three-day trip to Cuba.
UN evacuating Afghanistan staff
The UN is evacuating hundreds of its international staff from Afghanistan due to deteriorating security.
Brewer defies tough conditions
A thirst from Kiwi drinkers for more expensive beers has ensured the country's leading brewer grew its earnings during one of the toughest years the industry has faced since the 1980s.Qantas attacks ministry decision
Qantas has joined low-cost subsidiary Jetstar in lambasting the Transport Ministry for plans to close a loophole that has allowed Jetstar to avoid paying passenger levies to the Civil Aviation Authority for safety oversight.
More firms default as recession bites hard
Hellaby yet to see economic 'green shoots'
Teens suffer as jobs fall
Teenagers are bearing the brunt of the jobs recession, with one in four out of work.
$20m for NZSO's digital home
A $20 million digital centre, where the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra will record musical scores for films, is planned for Wellington. Beatles heading to USB
Review: Motorola Droid
Motorola's iPhone killer has hits the shops in the US. Will it carve out a niche or fade into obscurity?
Well done, son
If strength of character is the mark of a great All Black, then Zac Guildford is already there.Star Kiwis forward Harrison unfit
Bronson Harrison, the NRL's best-offloading forward in 2009, isn't fit to return to the Kiwis line-up for their all-or-nothing Four Nations game against England.
Breakers go down in a Blaze
Landis still hopes to leave mark on Tour
'R' word back on agenda
Confidence or arrogance? Master plan, or disturbing deja vu?
Posh debuts new 'do'
Victoria Beckham has embraced her softer side with a new hairstyle.GG threesome ad sparks outrage
A TV ad featuring a sexual threesome on an upcoming episode of Gossip Girl has angered the American Parents Television Council.
No Doubt sue over game
Double trouble on Survivor
The two oldest contestants on Survivor: Samoa have been eliminated, and both say their age played a part during their time on the show.
Bra promises to banish wrinkles
A woman has invented a bra which promises to rid women of unsightly cleavage wrinkles.
Electric cars offer cheaper future
Electric vehicles have a bright future in New Zealand and could save the country $8.2 billion over 50 years, according to a report made public this week.
Bra promises to banish wrinkles
A woman has invented a bra which promises to rid women of unsightly cleavage wrinkles.
If the costume fits...
Saudi tourism has potential
Saudi Arabia's highest point offers stunning views and a mild climate - but hardly any tourists are around to see it.Wharf hotel plan rests on height vote
A six-storey Hilton hotel on Wellington's waterfront will be a step closer if new building rules are adopted by Wellington City Council.
Thailand's hottest, highest bars
Discover the best hang-outs for party people who like to mix attitude with altitude.
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