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  • All Blacks revamping attacking game

    WELLINGTON, New Zealand – Flyhalf Dan Carter says New Zealand is developing a more attacking game plan for next season in the hope of confounding opponents' analysis and holding on to their No. 1 world ...

  • Fears over notorious drink-drivers release

    There are fears a notorious recidivist drink-driver will reoffend when he is released from prison next month. Gavin Hawthorn, who has killed four people in two separate crashes, appeared before the Parole Board today. Once he is freed on June 4 he must abide by eight conditions which include being banned from driving and owning a car, as well as not being allowed to drink or enter ...

  • DCs licence to attack from anywhere

    Fly-half Dan Carter says the All Blacks are developing a more attacking game plan in the hope of confounding opponents' analysis and holding on to their number one world ranking. Speaking after a three-day training camp ahead of next month's three-test series against France, Carter said he had been given authority to launch attacks from anywhere on the field. He said the All Blacks ...

  • Legal fraternity shattered by sudden death of senior judge

    Justice Robert Chambers in 2000. Photo / Paul Estcourt The legal fraternity has been "shattered" by the sudden death of one of the country's most senior judges. Justice Robert Chambers sat on the Supreme Court and died peacefully in his sleep last night at his home in Wellington aged 59. A good friend - Auckland Crown Solicitor Simon Moore QC - described Justice ...

  • ChCh Businesses Respond To Demand For Variety and Quality

    Wednesday, 22 May 2013, 6:59 pm Press Release: Sandvich Media Release For Immediate ReleaseChCh Businesses Respond To Growing Demand For Variety and QualityRebuild Visitors Encourage Growth In Niche Markets The post-earthquake creative energy in Christchurch is not limited to gap-filler projects. A number of small businesses are using their talent and creativity to respond to the ...

Movie Review

The Replacements

It is clear that screenwriter Vince McKewin ("Fly Away Home") has been watching his sports movies. His script for "The Replacements" is a combination of every cinematic sports cliché, from genre classic like "Knute Rockne, All American" (1940), to later comedies like "Major League" (1988) and "Necessary Roughness" (1990). There isn't a single bone of originality in its entire 110-minute run ... ...

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  • Return of the Champions

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  • Statement on the Honourable Justice Robert Chambers

    Wednesday, 22 May 2013, 6:45 pm Press Release: New Zealand Government 22 May 2013Media Statement Statement on the Honourable Justice Robert Chambers Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson has expressed his shock and sorrow at the death of Supreme Court Judge, the Honourable Justice Robert Chambers. "Justice Chambers had an outstanding career as a servant of the law, ultimately ...

  • Market close shares rise - Ryman resumes climb Fletcher finds base

    New Zealand shares rose as Ryman Healthcare climbed to a new record, bouncing back from a decline that may have been triggered by a rival's stock selldown, while Fletcher Building halted its slide after a presentation in Australia. The NZX 50 Index gained 19.34 points, or 0.4 percent, to 4610.18. Within the index, 23 stocks rose, 16 fell and 11 were unchanged. Turnover was $187 million, ...

  • Lodge owners threatened after turning away lesbian couple

    The owners of a Whangarei lodge say they have had death threats made against them since their decision not to allow a lesbian couple to share a bed at their establishment went public earlier this month. Karen and Michael Ruskin, who own Pilgrim Planet Lodge have called in the police over what they say have been threats made against them and their business. The couple came to prominence earlier ...

  • Kiwi hatching season ends with surprise find

    Wild kiwi chick rescued from state highway The 'successful and rewarding' kiwi hatching season at Rotorua's Rainbow Springs has ended on high note after the arrival of an unexpected chick from the wild. The now 15-day-old chick was brought into the Kiwi Encounter team at Rotorua's Rainbow Springs from Whirinaki, in the central North Island, after being carried around for the ...

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