Friday, 09 Jan 2009

Fox Glacier ice collapse recovery postponed

Melbourne brothers named
Stuff.co.nz | 10:10AM

LATEST: The recovery of the body of one of two Australian brothers crushed by falling ice on Fox Glacier yesterday has been postponed because it is too dangerous, police say.

Breakthrough in Air NZ crash investigation

By MICHAEL FIELD - Fairfax Media

France's air crash investigation authorities say they have recovered black box data from the Air New Zealand A320 plane that crashed last November.

Unconfirmed sighting of missing woman's car

A pillow found on the side of the road near Ruatapu could hold the clue to the whereabouts of missing Cromwell woman Jessica Roberts.

Tornado rips apart Central Otago pub

The Press

Shocked patrons of a Central Otago pub fled from the bar when a tornado ripped off the roof and dumped it on to nearby power lines, vehicles and farm paddocks yesterday.

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World News

UN agency halts Gaza work

Death toll tops 700
Reuters

Palestinians are facing even grimmer conditions in the Gaza Strip after a UN aid agency halted work, saying its staff were at risk from Israeli forces.
Rockets from Lebanon hit Israel
Beginning of peace plans for Gaza
UK Muslims warn Gaza crisis could provoke extremism

Strong quake hits Costa Rica

Former Clinton officials named for Pentagon

Obama plugs US$800b stimulus package

Sport

Hayman's future hangs in the balance

RugbyHeaven | 10:00AM

Carl Hayman says talk of him returning to New Zealand is simply speculation at the moment but admits he may rethink his rugby future if his Newcastle club is relegated from the English Premiership.
Sublime silverware on show at sevens
England rugby star gets three year driving ban

Vettori back at top of world bowling ranks

Fresh Briton eyes ASB Classic title

Pietersen sounded out Warne to coach England

Business

Pay rises expect to flatten

By ANDREW JANES - The Dominion Post

Private sector workers can expect significantly lower salary increases in 2009, a survey by remuneration consultants Higbee Schaffler shows.
Mortgage rates tipped to fall
Risky jobs in 2009

Bank of England cuts rate to new low

Risky jobs in 2009

Mortgage rates tipped to fall

New Zealand Market Summaries

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Entertainment

Dark Knight soars at People's Choice

Reuters

Batman movie The Dark Knight soared away with five People's Choice Awards including favourite movie and on-screen pairing for stars Christian Bale and the late Heath Ledger to kick off Hollywood's annual awards season.
Fashion wrap: Razzle dazzle at People's Choice

Star duo lament Concorde's demise

Jolie, Pitt to add Ethiopian child to brood

Led Zep to tour, record with new singer

Lifestyle

Carbs as addictive as ciggies

Cornflakes, croissants and other carbohydrate-rich foods could be as addictive as cigarettes, Auckland University researchers say.

Sport

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.

Technology

The game of fame

MC Hammer and Soulja Boy are getting their own video games, so why not these celebrities too?

Entertainment

Led Zeppelin inspire new U2 album

U2's new album No Line On The Horizon is inspired by Led Zeppelin and the White Stripes, the legendary rock band has revealed.

Travel

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.

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