Ice collapse witnesses speak to police
Stuff.co.nz
The parents of the two Melbourne men crushed at Fox Glacier yesterday witnessed the ice collapsing but did not know their only sons were underneath it.
Christchurch police investigate report of body in river
The Press
Christchurch police are investigating a report of a body found floating in the Heathcote River.
Auckland woman hit by crossbow arrow
By MICHAEL FIELD - Fairfax Media
An Auckland woman is in a serious condition after being hit by a crossbow arrow.
Hard line for teen accused of fleeing police
Police have taken a hard line with a teenager they allege crashed into a family car – seriously injuring one woman – during a car chase through central Christchurch.
Care urged as heat melts SH1
By CLIO FRANCIS - Stuff.co.nz | 02:03PM
Motorists are being urged to take care as sweltering temperatures cause parts of State Highway One to melt.
Man dies at Waikato swimming pool
Two dead as strong quake hits Costa Rica
Reuters
A strong 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck Costa Rica on Thursday, killing two children who sold candy to tourists in a national park and damaging buildings in the capital.
Dementieva through to ASB Classic final
01:38PM
Top seed Elena Dementieva has underlined her status as firm favourite for the ASB Classic tennis title in Auckland by advancing to the final with a straight sets win over Frenchwoman Aravane Rezai.
Ivanovic bounced from Brisbane tourney
Hayman's future hangs in the balance
Michael Hill warns on profits
By DAVID HARGREAVES - BusinessDay.co.nz
Jewellery retailer Michael Hill International is warning that trading profits for the half year to December will be "materially below" the record $19.45 million made for the same period a year ago.
Travolta thanks fans, memorial held
Reuters
A small, private memorial service has been held for John Travolta's son Jett as the actor called the outpouring of love around the world "a beautiful reminder of the inherent goodness in the human spirit".
John Travolta apologised to dead son
Dark Knight soars at People's Choice
- Ice collapse witnesses speak to police
- Heat rises, tempers flare
- An arresting body of work (+pics)
- Woman thrown off bridge to 'teach her a lesson'
- Breakthrough in Air NZ crash investigation
- Mortgage rates tipped to fall
- Tornado rips apart Central Otago pub
- Star duo lament Concorde's demise
- Taranaki toddler drowns on dairy farm
- Funnyman to marry light of his life
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Hrbaty handed Heineken wildcard
Two-time champion Dominik Hrbaty has been granted a wildcard into the main draw of the Heineken Open tennis tournament beginning in Auckland on Monday.
Sony's movie glasses
Sony has shown off a bendable video screen and glasses that allow people to watch movies on the go.
Razzies nominate best of the worst
Paris Hilton, Mark Wahlberg, Tom Cruise and Will Ferrell have all received worst actor nominations for an awards ceremony honouring the worst films of 2008.
Grumpy Brits scaring away tourists
Grumpy staff and poor value for money blight British hotels, deterring foreign visitors when the economy needs them most, the UK government's tourism boss said.






