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Govt doubts Toll's decision to keep Overlander running

Police accept flaws in probe into baby's death

Man who lost his eye in shooting to be charged

Shooting victim arrested on firearms charges
The victim of a shooting in the Auckland suburb of Glen Eden has himself been arrested on firearms charges.The 30-year-old man required surgery and lost his right eye following the incident on Tuesday morning.Police today...

Petrol price fall helps lift confidence

Bates braced for clear-headed Harbour assault
Steven Bates can only imagine what's going through the minds of North Harbour's players as they put Ranfurly Shield rugby festivities behind them.But he's fairly confident the new holders of the Log of Wood will arrive in Hamilton...

Man jailed for throwing wheel-rim at party
A man who threw a wheel-rim into a party crowd injuring a policewoman has been sentenced to three years jail in the High Court in Hamilton.Twenty-eight year-old Stacey Pakaru was found guilty of causing grievous bodily harm with...

Microsoft sets $250 price for Zune, songs for 99 cents (Reuters)

Reuters - Microsoft Corp. said on Thursday its new Zune music player will be sold at a price matching Apple Computer Inc.'s market-leading iPod and, as a result, lose money this holiday season.

Police admit flaws in Huntly baby death probe
Police have admitted there were flaws in their investigation into the death of a toddler in Huntly five years ago.However, they said although they originally wanted to charge the parents of 12-month-old Rangimaria Chelsea Kanawa...

Cricketing icon remembered fondly

Australia fear All Blacks, says Tuqiri
SYDNEY - Australian winger Lote Tuqiri has admitted the Wallabies need to improve their mental attitude if they hope to beat New Zealand at next year's rugby World Cup.Australia have lost their last five tests to the All Blacks...

Father joins son in jail for drug offences

Meat works loses smoking room appeal

Overlander reprieve brings joy - and a warning
News of operator Toll's last-minute decision to save the service, although with a reduced schedule, has brought smiles all round. But the Government has been told it will need to keep the rail track up to scratch to boost patronage...