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Kiwi aboard rogue adventurer's boat - New Zealand Herald
Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:01:23 GMT - Stuff.co.nzKiwi aboard rogue adventurer's boatNew Zealand HeraldNilaya's skipper Jarle Andhoy (left) and Samuel Massie (right) who is also believed to be onboard. Photo / NZPA A New Zealander is understood to have become an unplanned crew member on a yacht bound for Antarctica being skippered by a Norwegian ...NZer may be mistakenly on way to Antarctica with fugitive boatieRadio New ZealandKiwi on unsanctioned yacht to Antarctica3News NZNZer unplanned crew member on rogue boatStuff.co.nzTVNZ -Wanganui Chronicle -The Pressall 94 news articles »

Syrian security forces step up violence, according to regime opponents. - ABC Online
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:48:28 GMT - The GuardianSyrian security forces step up violence, according to regime opponents.ABC OnlineSecurity forces in Syria have stepped up their violent crackdown on dissent, with activists reporting that 100 people have been killed in the past two days. The surge in violence comes as the UN Security Council considers condemning the crackdown ...Violence surges in Syria as UN Security Council meetsWashington PostUN Security Council discusses Syrian crisisThe Associated PressSyria crisis: UN Security Council mulls Assad measuresBBC NewsGlobe and Mail -New York Times -Wall Street Journalall 1,384 news articles »

Appeal for teapot tape witnesses - New Zealand Herald
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 02:24:40 GMT - Otago Daily TimesAppeal for teapot tape witnessesNew Zealand HeraldBy Derek Cheng National Party leader John Key and Act Party member John Banks at the cafe in Newmarket during the cup of tea meeting that sparked the teapot tape saga. Photo / Dean Purcell. Police have launched a fresh appeal for witnesses to the ...Alleged tea tape leaked onlineStuff.co.nzFresh appeal for witnesses after teapot tape leakedOtago Daily TimesTea tapes leaked onlineTVNZThe Dominion Post -3News NZ -Boing Boingall 65 news articles »

Occupy protesters to march in Auckland - Radio New Zealand
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:30:27 GMT - 3News NZOccupy protesters to march in AucklandRadio New ZealandOccupy protesters are due to march in central Auckland on Saturday, after they were removed from their base in Aotea Square this week for breaching a council bylaw. The Auckland Council, security guards and police moved into the square on Tuesday and ...Occupy Auckland plans move against 'mistreatment'TVNZOccupiers back 'to prove it ain't over'3News NZOccupy Auckland arrests top 21Auckland stuff.co.nzScoop.co.nz (press release) -The Dominion Postall 9 news articles »

Black Caps hammer Zimbabwe top order - Stuff.co.nz
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:43:49 GMT - Stuff.co.nzBlack Caps hammer Zimbabwe top orderStuff.co.nzNew Zealand's pace attack ripped through Zimbabwe's top order as the first cricket test looked destined for a quick end in Napier. The tourists staggered to the lunch break on day three at 19-5 in reply to New Zealand's first innings of 495-7 declared, ...Zimbabwe on the ropes in NapierTVNZCricket: Black Caps have Zimbabwe on the ropesNew Zealand HeraldNew Zealand declare at 495/7 against Zimbabwe on Day 3Times of IndiaRadio New Zealand -ESPNcricinfo.com -sportal.co.nzall 53 news articles »

Queenstown bouncer charged with assault - Stuff.co.nz
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:40:12 GMT - Stuff.co.nzQueenstown bouncer charged with assaultStuff.co.nzBRUSH WITH FAME: Jonathan Dixon gained public attention during the Rugby World Cup when he posted incriminating footage of English player Mike Tindall online. The bouncer who shot to fame after footage of England rugby captain Mike Tindall with a ...Man to face court over serious assaultOtago Daily TimesMan arrested after assault in resort townRadio New ZealandTindall bouncer on assault chargeNew Zealand HeraldNZ Cityall 18 news articles »

Red Checkers performance pulled after plane damaged - Radio New Zealand
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:05:53 GMT - Manawatu StandardRed Checkers performance pulled after plane damagedRadio New ZealandA performance by the Defence Force's aerobatic flying team has been cancelled after its lead plane made a forced landing just north of Waiouru on Friday afternoon. The CT-4E aircraft was damaged when the pilot had to land near the Desert Road while ...Forced landing takes Red Checkers out of showThe Bay of Plenty Timespilot 'calm' after crashStuff.co.nzRed Checkers plane makes forced landingNew Zealand Herald3News NZ -NZ Cityall 29 news articles »

Move to appoint Crown Observer questioned - TVNZ
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:50:00 GMT - VoxyMove to appoint Crown Observer questionedTVNZA local government watch-dog says the appointment of a government official to advise Christchurch City councillors raises serious constitutional issues. Local government minister Nick Smith announced yesterday that Kerry Marshall will be a Crown ...Council observer role based on Education ActThe PressMarryatt may keep $34000Stuff.co.nzCouncil CEO to reject controversial pay riseRadio New ZealandNew Zealand Herald -Newstalk ZB -Voxyall 99 news articles »

John Key visits Australia for bi-lateral talks - 3News NZ
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:15:20 GMT - 3News NZJohn Key visits Australia for bi-lateral talks3News NZPrime Minister John Key has arrived in Australia for the annual Australia-New Zealand Leaders' Meeting and a joint meeting of senior Cabinet Ministers. It is the second time the two Prime Ministers have convened a joint meeting of senior Cabinet ...Key makes move on Tasman travelStuff.co.nzIntense talks to take place in MelbourneNewstalk ZBGolf: NZ name strong teams for Trans Tasman CupNew Zealand Heraldiseekgolf.comall 22 news articles »

Romney Joins Gingrich in Escalating Attacks Following Debate - BusinessWeek
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:49:22 GMT - Sydney Morning HeraldRomney Joins Gingrich in Escalating Attacks Following DebateBusinessWeekBy Julie Hirschfeld Davis and John McCormick (Updates with Gingrich comments in first-second paragraphs after 'Jewish Rally' subhead. For more campaign news, see ELECT.) Jan. 27 (Bloomberg) -- Republican presidential rivals Mitt Romney and Newt ...Romney Courts Florida's SeniorsWall Street JournalGOP insiders rise up to cut Gingrich down to sizeThe Associated PressRomney holds 8-point lead in FloridaReutersFox News -The Guardianall 15,789 news articles »