Top Stories: Name suppression has been lifted for a man charged with manslaughter in Queenstown.The suppression order was not pursued when 34-year-old Paul Richards appeared before Judge Crosbie in the Invercargil... NZ City Thu, 26 Nov 2009 21:17:13 -0500Taylor Lautner was bullied at school.The ‘Twilight Saga: New Moon’ actor says fellow pupils used to ridicule his acting ambitions, which affected his confidence but he refused to give up on his dr... NZ City Thu, 26 Nov 2009 21:17:12 -0500Roger Federer and Juan Martin del Potro have secured berths in the semi-finals of the ATP World Tour Finals in London at the expense of local hope Andy Murray.Federer has lost to del Potro, but both p... NZ City Thu, 26 Nov 2009 21:17:10 -0500Ashley Greene loves fighting boys.The ‘Twilight Saga: New Moon’ actress is a huge fan of martial arts and says it makes her feel empowered when she practices her skills on men.She said: “I think... NZ City Thu, 26 Nov 2009 21:17:09 -0500The Oasis of the Seas is owned by Royal Caribbean and can carry more than 6,000 guests within its 17 floors. Its owners say it is the most revolutionary ship at sea with a handcrafted carousel, an 82... Sky News Thu, 26 Nov 2009 20:24:09 -0500The Irish entry in the Clipper 09-10 Round the World Yacht Race has set sail from Cape Town following the start day crash that forced her to return to port for repairs. ... [... Sailing News Thu, 26 Nov 2009 20:05:38 -0500Seven days of great sailing and fun socialising at Sail Port Stephens in April next year could see you heading to Croatia to do more of the above, but you'll be doing it in the special Mariner Boating... Sailing News Thu, 26 Nov 2009 20:05:38 -0500A massive forest fire south of Nelson has been contained but crews are getting ready for stronger winds expected this afternoon.One home in the Tadmor Valley area has been destroyed and another seriou... NZ City Thu, 26 Nov 2009 19:47:33 -0500Usher’s new girlfriend is upsetting his record label, it has been claimed.The ‘Yeah!’ singer is reportedly involved in a relationship with Grace Miguel – who until recently worked for Def Jam ... NZ City Thu, 26 Nov 2009 19:47:32 -0500Carter Holt Harvey's attempt to have a Commerce Commission application for compensation thrown out, has landed back in court.The commission made the application in October 2006. That was two weeks aft... NZ City Thu, 26 Nov 2009 19:47:30 -0500Eminem has offered his services as a guest judge on UK TV talent show 'The X Factor' because he thinks it's time a hip-hop artist won these types of competitions. NZ City Thu, 26 Nov 2009 19:47:30 -0500Graham Coxon is hoping Blur will reunite again next year.The guitarist – who rejoined his bandmates, frontman Damon Albarn, bassist Alex James and drummer Dave Rowntree, for several summer shows thi... NZ City Thu, 26 Nov 2009 19:47:29 -0500The Sea Dubai RC 44 Gold Cup match race took place today in a light and fairly stable sea breeze. Sailing for the season title, Artemis, with Dean Barker at the helm, suffered from a steering failure ... Sailing News Thu, 26 Nov 2009 18:38:15 -0500Robert Pattinson thought his ‘Twilight’ character Edward Cullen was “ridiculous” the first time he read the books by Stephenie Meyer the films are based on. NZ City Thu, 26 Nov 2009 18:20:50 -0500A detailed review into the legal aid system describes the behaviour of some lawyers as "simply appalling".In her report, Dame Margaret Bazley says there is a small but significant group of lawyers and... NZ City Thu, 26 Nov 2009 18:20:49 -0500Lady Gaga dresses crazily now because she was bullied at school.The ‘Bad Romance’ singer claims she was taunted as a teenager because of the way she looked and says she now wears bizarre clothes s... NZ City Thu, 26 Nov 2009 18:20:48 -0500Now you're in the public comment zone. What follows is not Sailing World stuff; it comes from other people and we don't vouch for it. A reminder: By using this Web site you agree to accept our... Sailing World Thu, 26 Nov 2009 17:13:24 -0500There are suggestions an international crime syndicate is behind the Auckland car park credit card scam.Details from more than 100,000 credit cards have been stolen from payment machines at the Downto... NZ City Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:54:54 -0500Air New Zealand's Rob Fyfe has been named Executive of the Year.Mr Fyfe took the prize over fellow finalists Delegat's Group managing director Jim Delegat and Transpower chief executive Patrick Strang... NZ City Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:54:53 -0500Roman Polanski has reached a bail $4.5 million bail agreement with Swiss authorities, though he remains in jail while the country’s Justice Ministry appeals against the decision. NZ City Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:54:53 -0500There are continued calls for police officers to be tested for drugs and alcohol if they are involved in vehicle pursuits where people die.It follows an Independent Police Conduct Authority investigat... NZ City Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:54:52 -0500Former Kiwis and Manly coach Graham Lowe has been appointed as the new Manly Sea Eagles chief executive.The 63-year-old has accepted a one-year deal, reportedly worth over 300 thousand dollars.He is d... NZ City Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:54:50 -0500Send us an event report Silent running for Puerto Limon And then there were four... or not, as the case may be. The four IMOCA Open 60's which are into the final the miles of their Transat Jacq... Yachts And Yachting Thu, 26 Nov 2009 15:22:34 -0500An interesting final day in store in the three Plunket Shield domestic cricket matches around the country.Northern Districts needs another 273 runs to beat Wellington in Hamilton.ND is 14 without loss... NZ City Thu, 26 Nov 2009 15:00:13 -0500The partial defence of provocation has been erased from the statute books.It comes after MPs passed the Crimes Provocation Repeal Amendment Bill into law last night. ACT copped flak for being the only... NZ City Thu, 26 Nov 2009 15:00:12 -0500It was an intriguing third day of the first cricket test as Pakistan battled through to 307 for eight at stumps against the Black Caps in Dunedin.That is a deficit of 122 on New Zealand's first inning... NZ City Thu, 26 Nov 2009 15:00:11 -0500Mixed emotions for the six family members of Erebus disaster victims heading to Antarctica today.Tomorrow marks 30 years since flight 901 crashed into Mount Erebus, killing all 257 passengers and crew... NZ City Thu, 26 Nov 2009 15:00:09 -0500Labour is being accused of running a campaign to divide Maori and Pakeha.The claim comes from Maori Party MP Rahui Katene who believes the Labour party is either seriously confused or is making contra... NZ City Thu, 26 Nov 2009 15:00:08 -0500Owning a home is getting further out of reach for most people.A report by the website www.interest.co.nz says home loan affordability deteriorated sharply in October.Spokesman Bernard Hickey says almo... NZ City Thu, 26 Nov 2009 15:00:07 -0500Send us an event report The RYA is giving all club representatives and coaches involved in planning for the new season a last chance to reserve their places on the annual regional RYA Club and Coac... Yachts And Yachting Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:39:49 -0500A marked lift in intensity at the All Blacks' penultimate training run in Marseille today.The session was shorter than normal at just over an hour, but the All Blacks packed a lot into that time frame... NZ City Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:17:46 -0500Thousands of protestors from all over New Zealand will take to the streets today demanding better pay from the government.School, hospital and public service workers are complaining about the amount t... NZ City Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:17:46 -05005 The event is hosted by the Royal Perth Yacht Club and organised by Swan River Sailing. Main sponsor for the event is Sunseeker Australia and supporting sponsor is the City of Perth. Yachts And Yachting Thu, 26 Nov 2009 07:22:55 -0500After today's Hearing in the Appellate Division of the New York Supreme Court, the Challenger for the America's Cup stated that the inclusion of rudders in the crucial Load Waterline length measuremen... Sailing News Thu, 26 Nov 2009 07:18:23 -0500The 2009 Sail Brisbane regatta has gotten underway with a full day of racing for the record sized fleet. In the Laser class, Tom Slingsby took victory in race one and a second place in race two, and i... Sailing News Thu, 26 Nov 2009 07:18:22 -0500While the total number of confirmed entries for the Global Ocean Race now stands at nine Class 40s, British yachtsman Alex Alley (the sixth competitor to sign up for the race) has formally announced h... Yachting World Thu, 26 Nov 2009 06:45:30 -0500Send us an event report We have managed to secure some funding from the RYA through Chris Blackburn to run a series of 4 training days targeted at Laser Radial and 4.7 sailors who are making a tran... Yachts And Yachting Thu, 26 Nov 2009 06:00:55 -0500The Prime Minister's plane woes are over and his trip to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting is back on track.The Air Force 757 being used by John Key and his delegation was unexpectedly grou... NZ City Thu, 26 Nov 2009 04:17:55 -0500Black Caps speedster Shane Bond has struck three times in the second session on day three of the opening cricket test against Pakistan.A short time ago the tourists were reeling at 100/ 5, with Umar A... NZ City Thu, 26 Nov 2009 04:17:53 -0500The America's Cup guessing game continues with the latest court hearing providing the first indication that perhaps February will not be the date of the 33rd America's Cup. Perhaps Valencia ... Yachting World Thu, 26 Nov 2009 04:02:46 -0500America's Cup champion Alinghi of Switzerland has told a New York appeals court that it has the right to face American challenger BMW Oracle Racing in Ras al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates.Alinghi aske... eTaiwan News Thu, 26 Nov 2009 03:47:44 -05001. Urban Adventure play center for children 2. Roaming entertainment and face & body painting to entertain children 3. Three falcons with trainers to demonstrate the National Bird’s abilities... Dubai Chronicle Thu, 26 Nov 2009 03:22:49 -0500Day 4 of the Aruba Heineken Catamaran Regatta Brits break French domination Finally, the British duo David Lloyd and Joanna Jones-Pierce broke the French domination at the Dart 18 Worlds 2009 in A... Yachts And Yachting Thu, 26 Nov 2009 03:16:55 -0500Musto International Youth Match Racing Championship final will be an all Kiwi affair, with John Junior and William Tiller competing for the top prize. ... [... Sailing News Thu, 26 Nov 2009 03:12:34 -0500Two people injured in a fatal car crash in Southland this morning were Invercargill City Council employees.A young woman is dead and two others injured following the head on crash north of Gore at 6.4... NZ City Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:08:04 -0500A Kawau Island man has been charged after his dogs killed 14 weka.The endangered birds were mauled while roaming around the Kawau Island Historic Reserve in May this year. It is a protected area in wh... NZ City Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:44:32 -0500Rescue crews have been unable to find a vessel which had been reported as being on fire north of Auckland.Fire Communications spokesman Mau Barbara says they got a call out just after 10am to Takatu P... NZ City Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:44:30 -0500 | 
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