Berrigan endorses Iro as new coach

Warriors utility Shaun Berrigan has endorsed assistant Tony Iro as the best option to replace Ivan Cleary next season.

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Billionaire receives Sir Edmund Hillary Fellowship

Billionaire, cricket team owner and member of parliament Vijay Mallya is to be India's next recipient of the Sir Edmund Hillary Fellowship

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Liquor prices on the rise

Liquor prices are on the rise from tomorrow with a 4.55% rise in excise tax kicking in on all spirits

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Glenn donates $1m to hockey

Philanthropist Owen Glenn is pledging $1 million for New Zealand hockey and $300,000 to boost talent development

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Council has confidence in Westpac Stadium

Great Wellington Regional Council says it's confident in Westpac Stadium's approach to attracting big concerts

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Decision deferred over ICC presidency

Cricket's world governing body has deferred until October, its decision on whether to scrap its controversial rotational presidency.

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First run for All Blacks hopeful Slade

Colin Slade will take his first steps towards a place in the World Cup squad this weekend.

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New financial advisor rules in force tomorrow

Tighter rules on how financial advisors operate come into force tomorrow, aimed at restoring investor confidence in the financial markets

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Police looking for Palmerston North abductor

Police are looking for a man who abducted a nine-year-old girl while on her way to school in Palmerston North

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Injured SAS soldiers doing ok

The two New Zealand SAS soldiers injured when fighting insurgents in Kabul are said to be doing ok

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$12m for Christchurch CBD plan

Christchurch's Central City Plan is expected to cost an estimated $12 million, covering all submission hearings and productions spread over two financial years

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Defence cuts will change Devonport

It's thought Defence Force cuts will leave Devonport a changed place forever as 45 jobs will be civilianised

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New All Blacks jersey in 2011

A new All Blacks jersey will be unveiled this season. The new strip will be unveiled at the first Tri-Nations test in Wellington.

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Coronet Peak opens

Coronet Peak ski field at Queenstown has just opened after an unseasonably warm early winter kept the natural snow away

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Interisland ferries reduce sailings

This morning's Interislander Cook Strait ferry service has failed to sail due to staff illness

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Hamilton student hit by car

A Hamilton student is fighting for his life after being hit by a car this morning on Ruakura Road

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Rankin respects Wishart for conroversial book

Christine Rankin says banning a book giving Macsyna King's view on how her twins Chris and Cru Kahui died is not the answer

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Ash continues to disrupt air travel

A Treaty settlement hui in Wellington has been heavily impacted by the ash cloud, with the flight disruptions halving the number attending

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First rural schools get fast broadband

Henderson Valley School in Auckland, Te Kura o Omaio in the Bay of Plenty and Granity School on the West Coast the first to get fast broadband

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Prisoner comes down from roof

The prisoner on the roof of Rimutaka prison has come down. Corrections says he came down just before midday after a member of staff spoke to him

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Air NZ resumes flights

Air New Zealand cancelled all of its flights in the South Island this morning due to Chile's ash cloud, stranding hundreds of passengers, but has now resumed services

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Tree roots were blocking drain - inquest told

The inquest into the death of Aisling Symes has heard the cover of the manhole she fell into kept popping off because tree roots were blocking the drain

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Man jailed for sexual assault on stepdaughter

A Nelson man has been sentenced to 15 months in jail for sexually assaulting his stepdaughter

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Thieves damage kiosks on toll road

Thieves have damaged two manual payment kiosks on the Northern Gateway Toll Road, and the NZTA is advising drivers there may be delays

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Hikoi organised for Harawira

A hikoi is being organised by the Ratana movement for Te Tai Tokerau candidate Hone Harawira

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Man trying to entice young children into his car

Police in Hawke's Bay are looking for a man who is trying to entice young children into his car

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No plans for earthquake levy

The Government has no plans to reconsider an earthquake levy following the latest Christchurch aftershocks

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Taxi company to install video cameras

Wellington biggest taxi fleet Amalgamated is spending half a million dollars to install video cameras in their cabs which will be capable of recording passengers' conversations

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Airlines work to clear backlog

Planes are back in the skies of New Zealand and Australia but airlines are still trying to clear a huge backlog of flights

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Changes made to how drain maintenance is carried out

The inquest into the death of toddler Aisling Symes has heard changes have since been made to the way in which drain maintenance is carried out

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Govt staying quiet over possible leaky homes deal

The Government is giving little away amidst speculation it's finally reached an agreement with banks over its leaky homes assistance package

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Prisoner on Rimutaka Prison roof

Staff are talking with a prisoner who has managed to get onto the roof of Rimutaka Prison at around 10 o'clock this morning

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Effluent irrigation system the big winner at Fieldays

A system for controlling effluent irrigation has taken out the top prize for innovation at the Agricultural Fieldays in Hamilton

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Eight teams welcomed in San Francisco

The eight confirmed syndicates to contest the next America's Cup have been welcomed to San Francisco ahead of a series of regattas.

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Life in Christchurch: A Perspective

One woman's perspective on the myriad of emotions, concerns, fears and challenges she faces living in the quakezone

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Super 15 teams begin to travel

The Reds are on their way to New Zealand for Saturday's Super Rugby match against the Chiefs, amid travel chaos here and in Australia.

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Kronic to remain on sale in NZ

The legal high Kronic will remain on sale in New Zealand, with studies not conclusive enough for a ban to be approved

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Cancer reports show regional differences

A suite of cancer reports released today shows for the first time maps of regional differences in cancer incidence and deaths

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Another first-time winner on PGA Tour

American Harrison Frazar has beaten Sweden's Robert Karlsson in a playoff after the pair were tied at 13 under par - the 11th sudden death playoff on this year's Tour.

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Time to be parents - Webster

The uncle of King's College student James Webster says it's time to parent our kids, not be their friends.

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Ash puts NRL game in doubt

There are reports the Chilean volcanic eruption is putting tonight's NRL match between the Storm and Roosters in doubt.

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Sutton getting up to speed on land report

Canterbury's new earthquake recovery boss is hoping to meet with the engineers putting together the geotechnical report on the city's land this week.

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Labour website security breached

A major breach of Labour's website has seen a right-wing blogger access information about the party's donors and members

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CTV deaths inquest underway

The Coroner presiding over the inquest into the deaths of 106 people in the CTV building says the hearing will be adjourned on Wednesday

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Luck to find out fate today

The Warriors will know this afternoon whether they'll have Michael Luck back at all this season after the forward picked up a serious knee injury in the loss to the Tigers.

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Peters thinks Service Link will be outsourced

New Zealand First leader Winston Peters claims a proposed one stop shop to handle all public dealings with state departments will end up being outsourced.

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Woodhill signs on with Black Caps

Trent Woodhill has re-signed as the Black Caps assistant coach through until October next year.

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Drowning toll higher than average

Five drownings in May have taken the national toll to 62 for the year, higher than the five year average of 50

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Large quakes hit Christchurch

There has been two large earthquakes in Christchurch this afternoon, measuring 5.5 on the Richter Scale

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Lillyman, Tigers stuck in Auckland

Warriors forward Jacob Lillyman is one of a number of sports people to have their travel plans disrupted as a result of the volcanic ash cloud.

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Silver Ferns balancing work and home time

The Silver Ferns will disband today but the pressure's on to fine tune just two weeks out from their departure for Singapore.

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Braid will have to get past his brother

Blues coach Pat Lam concedes Daniel Braid will be battling to force his way past his brother if he finally gets back to Super Rugby level.

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Quake key points + video

Key points about the large earthquakes that struck Christchurch this afternoon

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Mavericks claim maiden NBA title

The Dallas Mavericks have outclassed the Miami Heat 105-95 in game six to clinch the best of seven game NBA series 4-2.

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AOS called out in Avondale

Armed police have been called to an incident in the Auckland suburb of Avondale

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Phoenix start campaign with injury worries

The Wellington Phoenix have started pre-season training with a few injury concerns with All Whites Tony Lochhead and Leo Bertos out injured.

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Luck to miss eight weeks

Warriors forward Micheal Luck is expected to be sidelined for up to eight weeks after partially dislocating the patella in his left knee in the loss to the Tigers.

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Scientists gather in Taupo

Scientists from around the world gather in Taupo today to explore the potential for geothermal energy

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Maori Statutory Board optimistic after meeting

There's optimism from the Maori Statutory Board following its first meeting with the Auckland Council

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Twitter likely to be reviewed by Law Commission

It is likely tweeting will be added to the review of digital media being carried out by the New Zealand Law Commission

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Police search for hit-and-run driver

Counties Manukau Police are looking for the driver of a dark coloured Subaru, after a pedestrian was injured in Otara last night

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Callaghan pleads not guilty to murder

The man accused of killing Auckland mother Carmen Thomas has pleaded not guilty to her murder

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Govt to fast track reclamation in Chch

Special powers are being used by the Government to fast-track a 10 hectare reclamation of Lyttelton's Port, using one million tonnes of rubble from Christchurch's earthquakes

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Sarah Ulmer ambassador for NZ Cycle Trail project

Olympic gold medallist cyclist Sarah Ulmer has signed up as an ambassador for the New Zealand Cycle Trail project

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11yo found in house during drugs bust

An 11-year-old boy has been found by police in a Te Puke house in a drugs bust

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Maori Party names Te Tai Tokerau candidate

Whangarei man Solomon Tipene has been confirmed as the Maori Party's new candidate for the Te Tai Tokerau by-election

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McCaw joins Carter for four more

Richie McCaw has followed in the footsteps of Daniel Carter in sticking with New Zealand Rugby for a lengthy period.

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Driver pleads guilty to manslaughter

A Foxton motorist has pleaded guilty in relation to a crash in which he killed two of his passengers

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Labour creates online game

Labour has stepped up its campaign against asset sales, releasing an online game in which users make choices for the future

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Another iconic building to be demolished

Council staff have confirmed that earthquake damage at Godley House in Diamond Harbour is so severe the building cannot be saved

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Fletchers to demolish Hotel Grand Chancellor

Fletchers has been given the contract to demolish the 26 storey Hotel Grand Chancellor in Christchurch

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Bainimarama rejects election claims

Frank Bainimarama has rejected claims that the 2014 election will not go ahead, dismissing Lieutenant Colonel Tevita Mara as a "little kid who doesn't know what's happening".

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Mr Whippy driver bashed

A Mr Whippy driver in the Bay of Plenty has been beaten with a bottle and robbed, for refusing to hand over a free ice cream

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Civil Defence prepares for downpours

Civil Defence in Nelson is preparing people for more heavy downpours around the city

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Fire at Hobbit studios

Two people have been injured in an explosion at the Stone Street studio in Miramar, Wellington where the Hobbit is being filmed

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Two with minor injuries after fire

Two people have suffered minor injuries from a small fire that broke out in a workshop at the Wellington studios where the Hobbit is being filmed

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Socceroos side named to face All Whites

The Socceroos will be without four of their first-choice players for next week's international football friendly against the All Whites.

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NZ on Air spending $131m in broadcasting

New Zealand on Air's Statement of Intent shows the organisation is planning to invest more than $130 million into broadcasting over the coming year.

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Inconsiderate drivers biggest frustration

Inconsiderate drivers who don't give the road their full attention are the biggest frustration on New Zealand roads according to an AA Insurance survey

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Study into Chatham Is. wharf launched

A $160,000 study is to be carried out to look at options for the Waitangi Wharf in the Chatham Islands which is in poor condition and is eroding

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Smith playing down favourites tag

Queensland hooker Cameron Smith is urging his side not to approach this year's State of Origin series as if its already won.

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PM criticised over adding farmers to ETS

The Prime Minister is being accused of being all over the place when it comes to farmers joining the Emissions Trading Scheme by 2013.

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Erakovic opens in Paris tonight

A chance for Marina Erakovic to re-ignite her tennis career at the French Open tonight.

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White kiwi born in Wairarapa

A white kiwi has been born at a wildlife centre in the Wairarapa at the start of the month - the offspring of some brown kiwi from Little Barrier Island.

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PM not ruling out paying for Pike recovery

The Prime Minister isn't ruling out the Government helping pay for the Pike River Mine recovery operation.

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Legionella outbreak in Blenheim

Nelson Marlborough Public Health Service is working to identify the source of a Legionella outbreak in the Riverlands Industrial Estate in Blenheim.

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Devlin "pulled off" plane in Wellington

Broadcaster Martin Devlin has been "pulled off" a plane at Wellington Airport as it is understood he was abusive and disruptive to crew and other passengers

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Agreement to clean up toxic sites

The Greens and National patted each other on the back today as they announced an agreement on cleaning up toxic sites.

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Tigers sign Dorsey and Ubaka

The Melbourne Tigers have signed both Cairns Taipans' American imports Ron Dorsey and Ayinde Ubaka for the next two Australian NBL seasons.

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Obama makes early start to UK visit

US President Barack Obama has begun an official two-day state visit to Britain after charming a star-struck Ireland on the first leg of a major European tour.

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British Airways cancels flights due to volcano

British Airways says it has suspended flights between London and Scotland as a cloud of ash from an Icelandic volcano drifts towards Britain.

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Maori Party to choose candidate tonight

The Maori Party will tonight decide on its candidate for the Tai Tokerau by-election with Waihoroi Shortland, Mere Mangu and Solomon Tipene as the three frontrunners

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Police body armour misplaced

Lower Hutt police are investigating how two sets of body armour were misplaced at the weekend

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Australian soldier killed in Afghanistan

A highly decorated Australian soldier is dead and five others have been wounded in two separate incidents in Afghanistan.

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