Grieving relative says family struggling to cope
A grieving relative of four children who died in a south Auckland house fire today said the close family was deeply affected.
Two feared dead after river crash
A collision between a jetboat and a jetski on the Kawerau River looks to have claimed two lives. 11:15 am
Historic buildings burnt down
Fire has destroyed five shops in the main street of the small Northland town of Dargaville. 11:07 am
Warriors search for missing mate
Shocked Warriors players are back at Bethells Beach today searching for Sonny Fai. 09:19 am
Local
Parents beaten back by heat in bid to save children
Two panic-stricken parents were beaten back by intense heat and flames as they fought desperately to save four children in their burning house today, not
January 6, 2009, 11:23 am
- Four children die in Mangere house fire January 6, 2009, 10:30 am
- Warriors players return to search for missing mate January 6, 2009, 9:19 am
- Fire safety officers back at house after four die January 6, 2009, 7:09 am
Sport
Girvan and Forsyth romp into quarters
Internationals Richard Girvan and Ali Forsyth powered past Nigel Drew's Birkenhead combination to book a pairs quarterfinal at the national bowls 1 hour, 33 minutes ago
- Proteas could send captain Smith to bat 11 minutes ago
- Boost in training for Breakers 13 minutes ago
- Hayden's career still in balance 33 minutes ago
- Wozniacki shines at ASB tennis 56 minutes ago
Business
US auto sales crash as 2008 sales hit lowest level since 1992
CHICAGO (AFP) - US auto sales crashed again in December as the industry posted its worst year since 1992 and the Detroit Three saw their annual share of their home market slip beneath 50 percent for the first time, industry data showed Monday.1 hour, 33 minutes ago
- Goodman Property renews $900m of debt funding facilities 1 hour, 43 minutes ago
- Obama demands 'bold' action on stimulus plan 1 hour, 48 minutes ago
- Steve Jobs has "hormone imbalance," to remain Apple CEO January 6, 2009, 11:32 am
- Total value traded on NZX falls 18 pct in 2008 January 6, 2009, 11:31 am
World
Milky Way spins faster, has more mass than thought: astronomers
WASHINGTON (AFP) - The Milky Way, the Earth's home galaxy, is spinning much faster and has a mass 50 percent larger than previously believed, raising 1 hour, 41 minutes ago
- Obama picks Leon Panetta as CIA head 59 minutes ago
- Obama demands 'bold' action on stimulus plan 1 hour, 49 minutes ago
- Israel takes war into Gaza capital January 6, 2009, 12:24 pm
- Guatemalans dig for bodies after landslide kills 34 January 6, 2009, 12:19 pm
Technology
Steve Jobs has "hormone imbalance," to remain Apple CEO
SAN FRANCISCO (AFP) - Apple's iconic chief executive Steve Jobs , dogged by speculation January 6, 2009, 11:31 am
- Dutch study sheds light on virus that causes SARS January 6, 2009, 12:02 pm
- Pink iguanas unseen by Darwin offer evolution clue January 6, 2009, 11:43 am
- Scientists find a gene that makes cancer spread January 6, 2009, 11:18 am
- China vows new crackdown on Google, other websites January 6, 2009, 11:05 am
Entertainment
Curtains go down on 16 Broadway shows
NEW YORK (AFP) - The curtain will descend on no less than 16 Broadway shows by the end of February as New York's theater district looks to China to help ride out a growing recession.1 hour, 26 minutes ago
- 'The Dark Knight' nominated in Oscars indicator 1 hour, 45 minutes ago
- 'Marley & Me' still top dog at North America box office January 6, 2009, 12:18 pm
- Autopsy performed in Bahamas on Travolta's son January 6, 2009, 11:47 am
- Kraftwerk co-founder Florian Schneider quits band January 6, 2009, 10:29 am
Odd
Police foil German children's dash to Africa
BERLIN (Reuters) - Three German children aged five, six and seven who said they were fed up with cold weather at home set off on a voyage to Africa but only January 6, 2009, 5:59 am
- Anti-kidnap expert's vanishing spins Mexico mystery January 6, 2009, 8:40 am
- Obama says got "choked up" leaving Chicago January 6, 2009, 7:40 am
- Berlin zookeeper's son tries to cash in on Knut January 6, 2009, 7:37 am
- Bolivia's Morales to launch state-run daily paper January 5, 2009, 2:22 pm
Travel
Pacific Horizon Motorhomes & Kiwi Holiday Parks Urge Kiwis to 'Wake Up & Chase the Sun'
Two leading New Zealand tourism operators have teamed up to offer Kiwis the chance to experience their own backyard this summer at a discounted rate.January 5, 2009, 3:34 pm
- Jazz Festival Promises to be Extra Tasty January 5, 2009, 3:25 pm
- Air New Zealand Test Flight Proves Viability of Jatropha Biofuel January 5, 2009, 11:44 am
- Dart River Jet Safaris Ltd Achieves Green Globe Benchmark January 5, 2009, 11:36 am
- Additional Delays for Air New Zealand Boeing 787-9 Aircraft January 5, 2009, 11:05 am
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