Call for urgent action on jails
Lack of staff and space spurs fears for safety
By EMILY WATT - The Dominion Post
Up to four more prisons will be needed in the next eight years and there are concerns public safety may be at risk unless more prison staff can be found, Corrections has told the Government.
Axe hangs over envoy as Fiji row escalates
By TRACY WATKINS, KIM RUSCOE - The Dominion Post
Talks between New Zealand and Fiji have failed to defuse tensions as the threat of expulsion continues to hang over acting high commissioner Caroline McDonald.
Police-paid spy infiltrated office - Green Party
08:35AM
The Green Party is furious that police-paid spy Rob Gilchrist infiltrated its offices and was used to report on the party's activities.
Boss faces charge after break-up bash turns sour
By MARTIN VAN BEYNEN - The Press
A prominent Christchurch employer says he will vigorously defend a charge of disorderly behaviour resulting from a Christmas party that turned sour.
Truck driver killed in 'terrible tragedy' at tip
By BRITTON BROUN - The Dominion Post | 09:04AM
A Wellington dump truck driver was fatally crushed when his truck slid 50 metres down a slippery bank.
Bush shoe thrower admits it in court
Reuters | 09:25AM
An Iraqi journalist who has admitted hurling his shoes at US President George W Bush appeared before a judge on Tuesday and confirmed his action, a judicial spokesman said.
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Doctor guilty of car bomb plots
Cup organisers jittery over park delay
By COLIN ESPINER - The Press
Rugby World Cup organisers want the Government to use its powers under the Resource Management Act to fast-track the redevelopment of Eden Park.
No let-up for all-rounder Chris Harris at 39
US Fed Reserve slashes interest rates
Reuters | 08:57AM
LATEST: The US Federal Reserve has aggressively cut its target for overnight interest rates to a record low zero to 0.25 percent, and said it would employ "all available tools" to dispel a year-long recession.
Consumer prices, housing fan new US economic fears
Hudson shoot 'too early' after murders
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Jennifer Hudson has cancelled a scheduled video shoot after deciding it is "too early" to go back to work following the murders of her mother, brother and nephew.
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Eden Park delay jitters
Rugby World Cup organisers want the Government to use its powers under the Resource Management Act to fast-track the redevelopment of Eden Park.
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Most resolutions fail in January
Most people abandon their New Year's resolutions before the end of January, an Australian academic says, but he's got some tips to increase the chance of success.
Serj Tankian to perform with APO
Rock singer Serj Tankian says a one-off show in New Zealand next year with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra will be "unique".
Victoria's vine country
The wineries and restaurants in Victoria's Yarra Valley are a must for a mini-break.