Provides the latest RSS feeds for Auckland News. For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page New Zealand Star.com http://www.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/10/id/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/ en-us Sat, 13 Mar 2010 07:31:43 -0500 Sat, 13 Mar 2010 07:31:43 -0500 30 New Zealand wicketkeeper Brendon McCullum has said that his mind is turning towards concentrating on becoming a specialist batsman to be a consistent match winner for the national side in ODIs and Twenty20s. http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/611626/cs/1/ Sat, 13 Mar 2010 02:40:06 -0500 ANI http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/611626/cs/1/ The Wellington Phoenix's A-League season has come to an end. They have lost 4-2 in their semifinal against Sydney FC in Sydney. The Phoenix trailed 2-1 at the break. http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33092399/ Sat, 13 Mar 2010 07:02:38 -0500 Newstalk ZB http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33092399/ Chasing 242, the Australians were all out for 190 in the 47th over. Shane Bond and man of the match Tim Southee were the pick of the Blackcaps bowlers taking four wickets each. It was an impressive ... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33091437/ Sat, 13 Mar 2010 05:41:44 -0500 Newstalk ZB http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33091437/ Two tropical cyclones that have formed north of New Zealand are on the move toward Australia, and both could affect New Zealand. Philip Duncan of WeatherWatch says Tomas, currently a category two, is ... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33091998/ Sat, 13 Mar 2010 04:49:00 -0500 NZ City http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33091998/ Defending V8 Supercars champion Jamie Whincup qualified on pole for this afternoon's race one of the Clipsal 500 in Adelaide.Garth Tander came second, with Mark Winterbottom starting third. Jason Rich... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33089587/ Sat, 13 Mar 2010 02:07:12 -0500 NZ City http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33089587/ Sea Shepherd campaigner Pete Bethune was arrested when he arrived in Japan yesterday. He has been charged with trespass because he boarded a Japanese whaling ship a month ago. Green Party MP Metiria ... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33087018/ Sat, 13 Mar 2010 01:36:21 -0500 Newstalk ZB http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33087018/ Fears are mounting for a Rotorua teenager missing for 10 days. Finesse Broughton was last seen leaving her home in the suburb of Mangakakahi, early on March 3. http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33087019/ Sat, 13 Mar 2010 01:36:20 -0500 Newstalk ZB http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33087019/ Fears are mounting for a Rotorua teenager missing for 10 days. Finesse Broughton was last seen leaving her home in the suburb of Mangakakahi, early on March 3.Police are concerned the 14-year-old may ... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33088112/ Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:41:22 -0500 NZ City http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33088112/ The Tactix have experienced a major blow to their campaign with Australian import Peta Stephens heading home with a serious shoulder injury sustained in the pre-season. Tactix chief executive Anthony... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33084390/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:49:30 -0500 Newstalk ZB http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33084390/ The heir to a property development empire died when his plane clipped a van in which his brother was travelling and burst into flames. Stacey Hopper, 27, was flying a Yak-52, a single-engine plan... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33082748/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:40:38 -0500 Stuff http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33082748/ TAKE IT EASY: Police yesterday kept a close eye on Wellington Hells Angels members, who have angered Nelson skinheads by staying at a local beachside suburb. http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33082749/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:40:32 -0500 Stuff http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33082749/ Labour MP Carmel Sepuloni has accused Auckland City Council officials of preventing MPs from her party from being allowed to speak on the main stage at the Pasifika Festival in Auckland today. Th... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33082751/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:40:31 -0500 Stuff http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33082751/ A $5.5 million reconstruction package for the Cook island of Aitutaki, devastated by Cyclone Pat, was announced today by Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully. Cyclone Pat ripped through the Co... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33082750/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:40:30 -0500 Stuff http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33082750/ Saturday, 13 March 2010, 2:02 pm Press Release: Green Party Free The Whale-Defender; Put Whaling On Trial Instead New Zealand authorities must do everything they can to bring whale-defender Pe... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33082747/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:38:49 -0500 Scoop http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33082747/ Wednesday, 10 March 2010 05:38 +1200Radio Sport yachting commentator Peter Montgomery talks with Team Origin skipper Ben Ainslie after the first up loss to Italian syndicate Azzurra at the Louis Vuitt... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33082752/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:35:53 -0500 Newstalk ZB http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33082752/ Bob Brown has warned Japanese courts have nearly a 100 percent conviction rate, but he is not planning to let people forget about Mr Bethune's plight. Mr Brown says there will be an international camp... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33082533/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:35:51 -0500 Newstalk ZB http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33082533/ Trans Tasman rower Sean Quincey is expected to hit land at about 10 o'clock tomorrow morning. He is less than 100 kilometres from New Zealand, and making good progress towards 90 Mile Beach. http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33082753/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:35:51 -0500 Newstalk ZB http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33082753/ The Transport Minister says his choice of words may have contributed to the outcry over potential changes to Super Gold Card transport concessions.When Steven Joyce announced a review of the free off-... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33083999/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:39:04 -0500 NZ City http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33083999/ Team New Zealand has eased to another win in the Louis Vuitton Trophy on Auckland's Waitemata Harbour.The New Zealand sailors claimed their fourth straight victory after beating Franco-German entry Al... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33083889/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:38:57 -0500 NZ City http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33083889/ The leader of Australia's Green Party has announced he is backing an international campaign to free Pete Bethune. The New Zealand anti-whaling activist is being held in Japan after being detained when... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33083890/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:38:50 -0500 NZ City http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33083890/ Here's a lesson in never throwing out those dockets and receipts crumpled in the bottom of your handbag without checking first: It could be a big winning ticket, as a Nelson woman discovered this week... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33080030/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:44:39 -0500 Stuff http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33080030/ Nelson's Rudy Heeman was to spend today glued to his computer in anticipation of a flurry of last-minute bids for his flying hovercraft. Bidding closes tonight at 8.32pm on Trade Me, and by 9am t... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33080029/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:44:38 -0500 Stuff http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33080029/ The Government is moving to set up TVNZ 7 as a public service broadcaster, leaving TV One and the other TVNZ channels to focus on making money. Broadcasting Minister Jonathan Coleman has written ... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33080028/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:44:35 -0500 Stuff http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33080028/ There were fears yesterday that strong 30-knot winds would blow his craft north of the country. His spokesman Oliver Young says Quincey is now back on track and is around 100 kilometres from shore. He... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33080031/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:39:01 -0500 Newstalk ZB http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33080031/ Kiwis halfback Nathan Fien is facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering a suspected broken ankle in the St George/Illawarra Dragon's NRL season opening win.Fien was helped off the field ... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33080022/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:57:34 -0500 NZ City http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33080022/ Weather conditions are favourable for trans-Tasman rower Sean Quincey as he approaches New Zealand.There were fears yesterday that strong 30-knot winds would blow his craft north of the country. His s... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33081765/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:37:03 -0500 NZ City http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33081765/ Kiwis halfback Nathan Fien is facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering a suspected broken ankle in the St George/Illawarra Dragon's NRL season opening win.Fien was helped off the field ... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33081766/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:37:02 -0500 NZ City http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33081766/ Weather conditions are favourable for trans-Tasman rower Sean Quincey as he approaches New Zealand.There were fears yesterday that strong 30-knot winds would blow his craft north of the country. His s... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33081582/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:36:58 -0500 NZ City http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33081582/ Kiwis halfback Nathan Fien is facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering a suspected broken ankle in the St George/Illawarra Dragon's NRL season opening win.Fien was helped off the field ... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33081581/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:36:57 -0500 NZ City http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33081581/ Nelson police have the backing of the city's mayor as they try to keep a lid on gang tensions this weekend.The city's resident gang, the Southern Skinheads, have threatened to shoot Hells Angels membe... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33081583/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:36:55 -0500 NZ City http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33081583/ A south Canterbury woman is in shock after her two missing dogs were found slaughtered and dumped in the area's sewerage water reservoir. The killings have sparked the offer of a $2000 reward for... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33077082/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:51:28 -0500 Stuff http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33077082/ Relevant offers The clean-up begins today following a fierce southerly storm through central NZ, which left a trail of damage in its wake and at least two people injured. The "sout... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33077083/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:51:25 -0500 Stuff http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33077083/ Four out of 10 New Zealanders think a union with Australia is worth considering, according to survey results to be released tomorrow. A union was seen as helping to making trans-Tasman travel eas... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33077084/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:51:24 -0500 Stuff http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33077084/ Saturday, 13 March 2010, 10:37 am Press Release: Westpac Rescue Helicopter Westpac Rescue Helicopter transports a man electrocuted from ParaparaumuThe Wellington Based Westpac Rescue Helicopter... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33077080/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:49:40 -0500 Scoop http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33077080/ Saturday, 13 March 2010, 11:22 am Press Release: New Zealand Government New Zealand Embassy Staff Meet With Peter BethuneNew Zealand Embassy staff in Tokyo met with anti-whaling protestor Pete... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33077078/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:49:39 -0500 Scoop http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33077078/ Saturday, 13 March 2010, 10:13 am Press Release: New Zealand Government Minister Concerned at Destruction of Wahi TapuMaori Affairs Minister Dr Pita Sharples has asked Te Puni Kokiri to work w... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33077079/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:49:36 -0500 Scoop http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33077079/ Saturday, 13 March 2010, 10:32 am Press Release: Tamaki Community Board Tamaki Community Successfully Gains Own Representation On Supercity Submissions from the Tamaki Community Board and Tama... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33077081/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:49:36 -0500 Scoop http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33077081/ The city's resident gang, the Southern Skinheads, have threatened to shoot Hells Angels members if they turn up for today's charity bike rally. They have also mentioned setting fire to motels the gang... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33076321/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:46:33 -0500 Newstalk ZB http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33076321/ Kiwis halfback Nathan Fien is facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering a suspected broken ankle in the St George/Illawarra Dragon's NRL season opening win. http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33077085/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:46:32 -0500 Newstalk ZB http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33077085/ The New Zealand men's hockey team has finished as the fourth ranked Commonwealth nation at the World Cup in Delhi.The Black Sticks have beaten South Africa 5-4 in penalty strokes in the playoff for ni... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33077068/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:06:52 -0500 NZ City http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33077068/ The "too-safers" were revealed in a UMR Research survey that found 48 per cent of KiwiSaver members think it has a government guarantee – which is not true. A further 37 per cent aren’t sure, leav... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33077067/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:06:49 -0500 NZ City http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33077067/ The Transport Minister admits his choice of words may have contributed to the outcry over potential cuts to SuperGold Card transport concessions.When he announced a review of the free off-peak public ... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33078725/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:47:05 -0500 NZ City http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33078725/ The New Zealand men's hockey team has finished as the fourth ranked Commonwealth nation at the World Cup in Delhi.The Black Sticks have beaten South Africa 5-4 in penalty strokes in the playoff for ni... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33078726/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:47:04 -0500 NZ City http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33078726/ As the cleanup gets underway in Wellington after yesterday's freak storm, Dunedin residents are being told to be prepared for severe gales.Strong winds are set to hit parts of the Clutha and Dunedin r... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33078727/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:47:03 -0500 NZ City http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33078727/ The "too-safers" were revealed in a UMR Research survey that found 48 per cent of KiwiSaver members think it has a government guarantee – which is not true. A further 37 per cent aren’t sure, leav... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33078728/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:47:02 -0500 NZ City http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33078728/ The National War Memorial is in line for a $50 million facelift, with plans to put State Highway 1 under a new park in front of the memorial. It is understood the project is the preferred option ... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33074301/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:11:40 -0500 Stuff http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33074301/ Police and the Government are in a standoff with a Sunday newspaper over faked terrorism exercises at Super 14 rugby matches. The http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33074302/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:11:37 -0500 Stuff http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33074302/ The Perth Wildcats have become the Australian basketball league's most successful franchise after securing a fifth championship.The Wildcats have beaten the Wollongong Hawks 96-72 in the third and dec... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33074295/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:25:02 -0500 NZ City http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33074295/ The name of the man who died in light plane crash at Marsden Cove in Whangarei has been released.Witnesses say 27-year-old Stacy Jarrod Hopper's plane was in the air for only a few hundred metres afte... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33075904/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:05:15 -0500 NZ City http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33075904/ The Perth Wildcats have become the Australian basketball league's most successful franchise after securing a fifth championship.The Wildcats have beaten the Wollongong Hawks 96-72 in the third and dec... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33075906/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:05:11 -0500 NZ City http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33075906/ Dropped Black Caps opener Peter Ingram has hit back at critics of his batting.Ingram was sent back to domestic cricket after a string of poor scores against Australia in the one-day series, but is ada... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33075907/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:05:09 -0500 NZ City http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33075907/ The Crusaders have handed the Chiefs their second straight home loss in the Super 14.Todd Blackadder's side has held on for a 26-19 win in Hamilton after leading 23-16 at halftime.Halfback Kahn Fotual... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33075908/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:05:08 -0500 NZ City http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33075908/ A group of internet and retail entrepreneurs have joined together to announce plans for a $900 million fibre optic cable linking New Zealand, Australia and the United States.The 13,000 kilometre link ... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33075909/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:05:07 -0500 NZ City http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33075909/ Top business figures in bold broadband bid The recession may be over but the hangover is not and Kiwi shoppers have come down with a case of "full-price phobia," retailers say. Bombarded... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33070749/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:19:52 -0500 Stuff http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33070749/ Hell Pizza is being sued for holding up the sale of a franchised store because it thinks the new manager does not speak English well enough. Flame, the company which owns the licence to the Alban... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33070750/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:19:51 -0500 Stuff http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33070750/ Wool farmers' failure to support research and development has contributed to 43 planned job cuts at AgResearch, departing chief executive Andrew West says. The country's largest Crown research in... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33070751/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:19:49 -0500 Stuff http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33070751/ In the Wellington region, roofs were blown off houses, fences were knocked down and there were power outages when southerly winds gusting to 120 kilometres an hour and torrential rain blasted through ... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33070754/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:14:40 -0500 Newstalk ZB http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33070754/ The organisers of next year's Rugby World Cup are defending the hotel sector, which is being accused of being greedy.Australian Sports Tours claims some fans are shying away from New Zealand accommoda... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33070744/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:33:22 -0500 NZ City http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33070744/ Robbie Williams was “dying” three years ago.The ‘Bodies’ singer admits his spiral into addiction had got so bad that he was close to death in 2007 – and didn’t care about it.He said: “I ... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33072732/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:12:52 -0500 NZ City http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33072732/ Residents in the lower North Island are cleaning up this morning after yesterday's storm.In the Wellington region, roofs were blown off houses, fences were knocked down and there were power outages wh... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33072581/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:12:51 -0500 NZ City http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33072581/ The organisers of next year's Rugby World Cup are defending the hotel sector, which is being accused of being greedy.Australian Sports Tours claims some fans are shying away from New Zealand accommoda... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33072582/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:12:50 -0500 NZ City http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33072582/ The housing market is still weak, with extremely low sales volumes and more listings as buyers are put off by expected property tax changes in the Budget and worries about job prospects, economists sa... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33067345/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:21:40 -0500 Stuff http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33067345/ Crossbred wool auction prices have stabilised after making a strong recovery from the lows of last year's world recession. Prices for best-style clean fleece and second shear are up 20 per cent t... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33067346/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:21:39 -0500 Stuff http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33067346/ Following a disappointing early summer for retailers, January showed a nationwide spending pickup but with consumer confidence still relatively subdued. The increase in sales was led by spending ... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33067347/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:21:37 -0500 Stuff http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33067347/ A judge has told two warring church groups to love thy neighbour, stepping in to stop a bitter dispute that has threatened to come to blows. The two groups – each one with allegiance to a d... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33067352/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:21:36 -0500 Stuff http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33067352/ Wellington hotels were humming along to rock band AC/DC in January with guest numbers up 10 per cent in the month. Other recent events such as the rugby Sevens and the International Arts Festival... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33067348/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:21:35 -0500 Stuff http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33067348/ Vodafone has given the millionaire backers behind a plan to build a second international submarine communications cable a nod of approval. Vodafone New Zealand chief executive Russell Stanners sa... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33067350/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:21:31 -0500 Stuff http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33067350/ A third of positions at rural hospitals are vacant, a survey shows. Waikato Clinical School head Professor Ross Lawrenson co-authored a survey of New Zealand's rural hospitals, revealing a large ... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33067354/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:21:31 -0500 Stuff http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33067354/ Heather Simons' cerebral palsy did not stop her living independently or giving generously to her community. She was not much of a drinker but she was a good neighbour who would have gone willingl... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33067356/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:21:30 -0500 Stuff http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33067356/ Kiwifruit marketer Zespri is predicting another good year as the harvesting of gold fruit begins. The grower-owned company said early indications of volume, quality and taste suggested this year'... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33067349/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:21:29 -0500 Stuff http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33067349/ A security guard at Hamilton's Bar 101 has been told to remove expletive comments he made on a Facebook site targeting the bar's entry policy on tattoos. The comments were made by Jeremy Barrack ... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33067355/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:21:29 -0500 Stuff http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33067355/ The starting point for getting a better grip on one's personal finances is budgeting. Knowing how much is coming in and how much is going out, and where the leaks are, is essential to gaining greater ... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33067351/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:21:27 -0500 Stuff http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33067351/ Australian Sports Tours claims some fans are shying away from New Zealand accommodation, because rates during the cup will be about three times what they are for the Bledisloe Cup. However, Rugby Worl... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33066251/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:16:15 -0500 Newstalk ZB http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33066251/ Shrink A newspaper has been widely condemned for sending mock terrorists into Super 14 rugby games last weekend. The Government, police, stadium managers and media commentators attacked the Sunday-S... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33067357/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:58:24 -0500 New Zealand Herald http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33067357/ Shrink This was diplomacy at its rawest. Behind closed doors and away from the glare of public declarations of friendship and goodwill, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd this week sat down with President Su... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33067359/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:58:21 -0500 New Zealand Herald http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/0b75a2fd5e16e87e/id/33067359/