Thai airport blockade to end
NZ govt to decide whether Hercules is needed
Relief looks in sight for Kiwis trapped in Bangkok, with disruptive protests set to end after a court ruling stripped Thailand's Prime Minister and his party from power.
Key frustrated over Air Force 757s being out of NZ
Protesters cheer Thai ruling
Key's handling of Thailand crisis criticised
Climbers in for long stay on Mt Cook
By GILES BROWN and JOHN HARTEVELT
A rescue party may not be able to reach two climbers stranded on Aoraki Mt Cook until Saturday, in echoes of the drama that cost Kiwi climber Mark Inglis his legs.
Credit crunch stress claimed Kiwi life
High-flying New Zealand financier Ross Stephenson took his life because of the global credit crunch, an inquest in Britain has been told.
Relief for Christmas
By DAVID HARGREAVES - BusinessDay.co.nz
Another massive interest rate cut by Reserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard will be a boost for cash-strapped New Zealanders heading into Christmas.
Inflation to return as 'a big concern'
Man claims paid $25 for each car clamped
By KATIE WYLIE - The Press
The man responsible for clamping the car of a pregnant paraplegic at Christchurch's Eastgate Shopping Centre says his former colleagues are paid $25 commission for each vehicle they clamp.
Woman found dead in Auckland public toilet
Bill of rights to rein in Aust Parliament
By CYNTHIA BANHAM, JONATHAN PEARLMAN - SMH
Australia is a step closer to getting a bill of rights, which could enshrine rights to free speech and non-discrimination.
Obama to name Richardson head of Commerce Dept
All Blacks' nemesis could be first up
By JIM KAYES in London - Fairfax Media
Jock Hobbs admits it is a mouthwatering start to the 2011 World Cup in New Zealand.
ABs should not play France first up
Warriors captain stands by Ricky Stuart
GM asks for US$18 billion bailout
Reuters
General Motors Corp has asked the US government to save it from failure by extending US$12 billion in loans and another US$6 billion in credit as part of an unprecedented federal intervention into the struggling auto industry.
US carmakers submit plans to Congress
Govt could be guaranteeing $40b borrowing by May
Brad Pitt 'proud' of growing family
Reuters | 12:00PM
Brad Pitt says he's proud of his growing family with partner Angelina Jolie and that the Hollywood super-couple will consider marrying if they "feel it's important to our kids".
Ange is pregnant again - report
Does anyone know where Axl Rose is?
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Trent Reznor finds his happy place
Nine Inch Nails are coming to New Zealand for the first time in nine years. Front man Trent Reznor tells Chris Schulz he's trying to make up for years of addiction and depression.
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NZ teen makes surfing history
Paige Hareb has made a stunning breakthrough into the highest echelon of professional women surfers.
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Oh no Grandma, not undies again
Thinking of giving your loved ones socks, underwear, scented bath oil or maybe a non-stick fry pan for Christmas? Think again, especially grandparents.
The other side of Honkers
Hong Kong conjures images of heat, pollution and overcrowding. But Greer McDonald discovered something unexpected - greenery.
Nokia's N97 doesn't impress
Enthusiasm for Nokia's new N97 touchscreen smartphone is only lukewarm, as the company struggles to match the popularity of Apple's iPhone.




