Branson makes stand over environment
There are no bounds to Sir Richard Branson's generosity - or his ability to grab the limelight with eye-catching publicity initiatives.This morning (NZ time) the chairman of Virgin caused gasps of astonishment among the world's... 
© 2025 NZ Herald Fri, 22 Sep 1:20pm Scientist claims breakthrough in search for Aids cure
The scientist who discovered the Aids virus more than 20 years ago said today he has developed a potential vaccine against the disease that has killed 25 million people around the globe.Professor Robert Gallo said the latest discovery...
© 2025 NZ Herald Fri, 22 Sep 1:20pm Sunburn danger this weekend
New Zealand will suffer a record "low ozone event" for spring on Sunday meaning people could burn even if the weather is cool, climate scientists are warning.Niwa said space agencies are forecasting that there could be 23 per...
© 2025 NZ Herald Fri, 22 Sep 1:20pm Friday's TV highlights
7.30PM, TV3 PROJECT RUNWAY In a nice piece of timing, this show signs off during New Zealand Fashion Week - although the fashion set might be torn between checking out the Zambesi collection tonight and finding out which designer...
© 2025 NZ Herald Fri, 22 Sep 1:00pm Celebrities to square off in Fashion Week sew-down
New Zealand's bravest celebs are getting ready to prove they're more than just a pretty face in the New Zealand Fashion Week crowd.When Fashion Week opens its doors to the public tomorrow, the celebrities will step up to the sewing...
© 2025 NZ Herald Fri, 22 Sep 1:00pm Madonna defends being 'crucified' on stage
LOS ANGELES - Pop singer Madonna today defended staging a mock crucifixion during her record-breaking "Confessions" world tour, saying it was not "anti-Christian, sacrilegious or blasphemous" - but a plea for people to help one another.Several...
© 2025 NZ Herald Fri, 22 Sep 1:00pm Hurd to share HP board leak investigation analysis
HP CEO Mark Hurd plans to answer questions from reporters on Friday regarding the ongoing HP controversy involving spying on journalists, board members and employees.
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HP's hurd drawn into leak scandal
Mark Hurd, chief executive of Hewlett-Packard, has been drawn into the spiraling spying scandal at the computer manufacturer.He will today set out exactly what he knew about the controversial investigation into boardroom leaks,...
© 2025 NZ Herald Fri, 22 Sep 1:20pm Police name man who died in car fire
A man who died at the scene of a car fire on Wednesday has been named as Eric James Carter, 65, from Christchurch.The car caught fire near Waddington, 12km north west of Darfield, and Mr Carter was found by nearby suffering from...
© 2025 NZ Herald Fri, 22 Sep 1:20pm  PM's husband disappointed by media treatment of rumours
The prime minister's husband said today he felt he had been badly treated by the mainstream media following unsubstantiated rumours about his sexuality.Peter Davis also said he knew nothing about being trailed by anyone, after...
© 2025 NZ Herald Fri, 22 Sep 1:20pm Cellphone concerto may be music to your ears
It's one musical performance where your cell phone can, and should, ring.US jazz composer David Baker is encouraging people to use their phones during the debut performance of Concertino for Cellular Phones and Orchestra that...
© 2025 NZ Herald Fri, 22 Sep 1:00pm  Hardware Tips: Plan to extend hardware life
Anyone who's thinking of buying PC hardware in the next few months must keep an eye on the future.
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