New Zealand Star
NewZealandStar.com Sunday 5th February 2012 Issue 2012/036
bullet
Front Page Auckland News
corner
Too expensive claims dismissed
Oracle chief executive Sir Russell Coutts has dismissed claims the America's Cup has become too expensive.Only three syndicates have paid the entry fee to challenge Oracle for the Auld Mug next...


Add to My Yahoo!

Follow us on Follow us on TwitterFollow us on facebook
Three months off for Lillyman
Warriors prop Jacob Lillyman faces three months on the sidelines.Lillyman tore his right bicep off the tendon early in the Warriors' opening trial against the Gold Coast Titans.Club doctor John...
Soldier who collapsed during SAS trial wakes
The New Zealand soldier who collapsed during an Special Air Service (SAS) selection test has woken up. Lieutenant Alexander Teira Cowan had been in an induced coma in hospital since falling...
Brooky ahead of Ko
Lydia Ko has slipped down the leaderboard on the final day of the Australian ladies golf Masters on the Gold Coast.The 14-year-old New Zealand amateur is two-over par through 15 holes to be six-under...
Hockey team goes 2-nil up
The New Zealand men's hockey team has gone two-nil up in its five-test series against Korea.The Black Sticks have won game two 3-2 in Auckland.Hugo Inglis, Simon Child and Kane Russell scored...
Protests at NZ PM's Waitangi welcome
New Zealand Prime Minister John Key has been bustled into a car after a welcome onto the Te Tii Marae traditional meeting place in the Bay of Islands turned ugly on...
Diver in hospital after rescue near Raglan
A diver was rushed to hospital after getting into trouble near Raglan today. The 46-year-old was rescued by members of the public after he began to struggle near Jackson’s Reef, a...
Kiwis to face body scans on Aus arrival
New Zealanders flying into Australia will soon be subject to full body scans.New laws are to be introduced to the federal parliament this week.The $28 million security overhaul will take effect from...
Another kiwi returns to the wild
It is a time of celebration at the Rainbow Springs Kiwi Encounter in Rotorua with the one thousandth kiwi chick released into the wild.The chick has been named 'Mille' which translates to...
Woman robbed in Auckland
An elderly woman has been robbed in broad daylight while walking in the Auckland suburb of Browns Bay.The 77-year-old victim was walking on the right hand side of Beach Road at 11.15 yesterday...
Weepu's baby bottle advert ban
Scenes of Piri Weepu feeding his baby with a bottle have been cut from an advertisement, after complaints from pro-breastfeeding groups.The short scene is part of an anti-smoking ad.But La Leche...
Charges dropped over cyclist death
A judge has thrown out charges against a man accused of causing the death of a cyclist in Auckland by opening his car door.Glenn Becker was charged with careless use of a motor vehicle causing death,...
Air NZ expecting minor disruption for UK travellers
Air New Zealand is expecting only minor disruption for people travelling to the UK.Hundreds of flights in and out of Heathrow have been cancelled, with forecasts of up to 15 centimetres of snow and...
Elderly woman shaken after gunpoint robbery in broad daylight
An elderly woman is badly shaken after being robbed in broad daylight while walking in the Auckland suburb of Browns Bay. The 77-year-old victim was walking on the right hand side of Beach Road at...
Celebrating the Year of the Dragon
Buskers take over city streets The Year of the Dragon has officially arrived and hordes of Aucklanders made their way to Albert Park this weekend to celebrate. The Auckland Lantern...
Elderly woman robbed in Browns Bay
An elderly woman was left badly shaken yesterday after a man pointed what appeared to be a gun at her chest before robbing her in the North Shore suburb of Browns Bay. The 77-year-old woman was...
Life Flight Trust transports a Motocross accident Patient
Sunday, 5 February 2012, 2:29 pm Press Release: Life Flight Trust The Life Flight Trust transports a Motocross accident Patient from Moonshine Valley Upper HuttAt 10:55am this morning the Life...
Elderly Woman Robbed In Daylight In Browns Bay
Sunday, 5 February 2012, 2:25 pm Press Release: New Zealand Police Elderly Woman Robbed In Daylight In Browns Bay An elderly woman has been robbed in broad daylight while walking to her home in...
Violent teen hunted by police in Auckland
Source: Supplied A violent teenager is being hunted by police in Auckland. Conan Livingstone, 19, is being sought after he failed to appear in court on January 31 this year on aggravated robbery...
Lee ruled out of one-day tri-series
Australian bowler Brett Lee has been ruled out of the upcoming one-day tri-series against India and Sri Lanka.Lee fractured his right foot while bowling in the second Twenty20 international against...
England prevail in dour encounter
England's prevailed 13-6 in a dour encounter in their opening Six Nations rugby match against Scotland at Murrayfield.Scotland wasted several opportunities to score in the second spell, with...
Cricket: Auckland make slow start in ODI semi
Auckland's made a pedestrian start after being sent into bat by Central Districts in the major one-day semi-final in New Plymouth. A short time ago, the Aces were 15 without loss in the eighth over....
Aces make pedestrian start
Auckland's made a pedestrian start after being sent into bat by Central Districts in the major one-day semi-final in New Plymouth.A short time ago, the Aces were 15 without loss in the eighth...
PM to arrive in Waitangi
Prime Minister John Key will be officially welcomed on to Te Tii Marae this morning.He'll be called on to the lower marae at just before 10 am.Mr Key is expected to be greeted by protestors,...
Police appeal for help to track down 'violent' teenager
North Shore police are asking for help in tracking down a "violent" teenager charged with aggravated robbery using a firearm. Conan Livingstone, 19, failed to appear in court on January 31, resulting...
'Violent' man hunted by police
Police are hunting a "violent" 19-year-old man accused of aggravated robbery. Conan Livingstone failed to appear at court on January 31, resulting in an arrest warrant. He has...
'Violent' teen hunted by police
Police are hunting a "violent" 19-year-old man accused of aggravated robbery. Conan Livingstone failed to appear at court on January 31, resulting in an arrest warrant. He has...
Lantern festival lights up Albert Park
Buskers take over city streets The Year of the Dragon has officially arrived and hordes of Aucklanders made their way to Albert Park this weekend to celebrate. The Auckland Lantern...
Police arrest 100 in Sevens celebrations
Drunken incidents at the Wellington Sevens were down on recent years, but more than 100 people were still arrested over the weekend. At Westpac Stadium there were six arrests and 40 evictions on...
Key leaves Waitangi due to protesters
LATEST: Prime Minister John Key says fear did not drive him from today's Waitangi Day celebrations at Te Tii Marae, adding there was good security in place. Key and his entourage made a...
Women's team take positives from fightback
A first converted penalty corner in five games has fired the women's Black Sticks into a playoff for fifth at the Champions Trophy in Argentina. But despite the team having nine of the key...
Minor injuries after two house fires
Several people have received medical treatment after two separate house fires in the North Island this morning. The first fire was in the South Auckland suburb of Papatoetoe. A neighbour...
New guide changes what fish we put on the table
Relevant offers The best pilchard? The one on a hook that's just been swallowed by a snapper. But according to a new environmental guide, that common angling scenario demonstrates the...
Angry Waitangi cauldron looks set to boil over
Around 80 Maori wardens and a host of military personnel were welcomed officially on to the Te Tiriti o Waitangi marae in the Bay of Islands on...