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Gulf oil platform explodes in flamesThe Australian - 7 minutes ago From: AP AN oil platform has exploded in flames off the coast of Louisiana, sparking fears of a new oil disaster in the Gulf of Mexico. Second Gulf of Mexico rig explodes and leaks oil into ocean Telegraph.co.uk Child support review welcomedTVNZ - 4 hours ago Plans to overhaul rules around child support have been welcomed by single parents and child advocates. Revenue Minister Peter Dunne yesterday released a discussion document, Supporting Children, outlining wide-ranging proposals to overhaul the system ... Child support may be taken straight from pay New Zealand Herald Big shake-up on cards for child support Stuff.co.nz Israelis, Palestinians to work out framework agreementJerusalem Post - - 50 minutes ago US envoy George Mitchell stresses framework will tackle all core issues at heart of conflict, Netanyahu and Abbas agree to hold another meeting on Sept. Middle East peace 'in a year' The Guardian |
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Hurricane Earl downgraded to Category 3 as winds decrease to 115 mph
Washington Post - - 44 minutes ago
As Hurricane Earl steamed toward the east coast, vacationers along North Carolina's Outer Banks began packing their cars and moving inland, cutting short their summer just before Labor Day weekend.
Video: Earl gathers strength
Newsday
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Australia facing another weekend in political limbo
ABC Online - 1 hour ago
The three independent MPs who hold the balance of power in the House of Representatives say they will wait until next week at the earliest before deciding which party to back.
Hospital sting leaves Coalition nursing wounds Sydney Morning Herald
Gillard inches closer to reins of power New Zealand Herald
More bombs found in Discovery standoff case
msnbc.com - 1 hour ago
SILVER SPRING, Md. - Four more explosive devices tied to the suspect in the Discovery Channel standoff were found at a residence in Montgomery County, Md.
Video: Gunman Had Long Grudge Against Discovery Channel
The Associated Press
The Associated Press
Toxic sea slugs reach Manukau
3News NZ - 3 hours ago
The alert for toxic sea slugs found on the shores of Auckland's east coast beaches has now spread to the Manukau Harbour. One of the slugs has been found on the harbour coastline, and the Auckland Regional Council is warning dog owners to ensure their ...
Auckland beaches' sea slug warning New Zealand Herald
Another toxic slug found on Auckland beach Radio New Zealand
Disruption expected during major road closure
Radio New Zealand - 30 minutes ago
The Transport Agency says there will be major traffic delays in central Auckland this weekend if people don't listen to warnings to stay away during the closure of part of State Highway 1. The southbound lanes of the Southern Motorway between Gillies ...
Bike medics ready for viaduct shutdown New Zealand Herald
Three on run after bank raid
New Zealand Herald - 4 hours ago
Police were last night hunting three men who robbed a West Auckland bank at gunpoint of what is believed to be thousands of dollars.
Manhunt after Armourguard hold-up New Zealand Herald
Privacy in iTunes Ping
PC World - 48 minutes ago
Ping is Apple's music-centric social network that is integrated into iTunes 10. From a privacy standpoint, it's pretty straightforward--as opposed to Facebook's multitude of privacy settings--but then again, Ping is also very limited as to what ...
Dear Allan Hubbard - Please say sorry and thanks
New Zealand Herald - - 39 minutes ago
Please say sorry to the taxpayers of New Zealand and investors in South Canterbury Finance who now have to bear the burden of cleaning up your mess.
Did SCF observe terms of scheme? Newstalk ZB
A sweeter dessert for the big four follows all the indigestion in New Zealand Sydney Morning Herald
Fonterra works on trading platform
Stuff.co.nz - - 20 minutes ago
Dairy giant Fonterra has appointed First NZ Capital-Credit Suisse and Deutsche Bank-Craigs Investment Partners to advise on its plan to create a farmer share trading market and provide for indirect public investment in ...
NZ to enter dairy futures trading Sydney Morning Herald
Big gains from Russia's troubles New Zealand Herald
Police: Google committed no crime with Wi-Fi data grab
New Zealand Herald - 21 hours ago
Google has faced international criticism over its 'accidental' gathering of data from Wi-Fi networks during Street View filming.
Kiwi police give Google all-clear Stuff.co.nz
NZ minister's misguided attack on game
Stuff.co.nz - - 20 hours ago
OPINION: In the past, video games, and those who play them, have been easy targets for tabloid journalists with a looming deadline and column inches to fill.
Whose Side Are You On? It Might Be the Taliban's New York Times
Two more cents on the Medal of Honor media debacle Globe and Mail
Jobs moves to the heavens with Apple TV
Register - 1 hour ago
Analysis With its Apple TV revamp announced Wednesday, Apple dipped its toes into the entertainment cloud - if you'll forgive a muddled metaphor.
Apple iPod Event: Rumor vs. Reality PC Magazine
New Zealand Music Awards 2010 Finalists Announced
Undertheradar - 21 hours ago
The finalists for the 2010 New Zealand Music Awards were announced last night and amongst the usual suspects there were a few nice surprises including Street Chant, Homebrew and The Naked and Famous shortlisted for the new Critics Choice Award, ...
TI, Tiny Arrested For Pills That 'Resembled Ecstasy,' Police Allege
MTV.com - - 3 hours ago
Rapper and wife were pulled over after making an illegal U-turn on Sunset Boulevard on Wednesday night. By Gil Kaufman Details are beginning to emerge about the Los Angeles traffic stop that resulted in rapper TI's and wife Tameka "Tiny" Cottle's ...
Video: Rapper TI and Wife Arrested on Drug Charges
The Associated Press
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Rapper TI comeback could be derailed with arrest The Associated Press
PM to cancer patient's wife: He loves you, Rachel
New Zealand Herald - 4 hours ago
By Vaimoana Tapaleao Prime Minister John Key has appeared alongside actor Hugh Jackman in a video made by an Australian man for his Kiwi wife.
Hugh Jackman helps send a message of love The Economic Voice
Hugh Jackman Guest Stars in Emotional Video Just Jared (blog)
Tall Blacks beat France, avoid hosts
TVNZ - - 16 minutes ago
The New Zealand men's basketball team enjoyed a double dose of Turkish delight as their world championship campaign kicked up a gear today.
Tall Blacks score emotional win over France Stuff.co.nz
Tall Blacks beat France Radio Sport
Pakistan 'fixers' banned by ICC
ABC Online - 1 hour ago
Mohammad Aamer, Mohammad Asif and Salman Butt have withdrawn from the tour and provisionally suspended by the ICC. (AFP: Carl Court ) The three Pakistan cricketers embroiled in a betting scandal have been provisionally suspended by the International ...
Video: Wajid Shamsul Hasan says Pakistan players are innocent
Express Tribune
Express Tribune
NZ sailors still in contention for medals
Radio New Zealand - 1 hour ago
New Zealand yachties are in medal contention heading into the last few days at the Boardsailing and Laser world championships in Europe.
Scramble for Laser final SunLive
Kiwis still well-placed Radio Sport
Auckland radiology staff strike
TVNZ - 11 minutes ago
Strikes by hospital radiology staff started in Auckland today, after the failure of a last ditch attempt to resolve their pay dispute last night.
Striking unions hard to deal with, say DHBs Radio New Zealand
Experts hears southern views
Otago Daily Times - - 4 hours ago
A portion of the crowd at the Save Our Surgery neurological meeting in Invercargill yesterday make their feelings known.Photo by The Southland Times.
Neurosurgery panel keeping 'open mind' Southland Times: Queenstown
Hundreds turn out for neurosurgery meeting Southland Times
Lung cancer drug will be funded
New Zealand Herald - - 4 hours ago
Dr Richard Sullivan, the clinical director of medical oncology at Auckland City Hospital, has been pushing for Pharmac funding of Tarceva.
Drug gives lung cancer sufferer two extra years New Zealand Herald
Visiting hours cut at Waikato Hospital
New Zealand Herald - 18 hours ago
Visiting hours at Waikato Hospital are being reduced because patients say visitors are too noisy. A six week trial beginning next week means visitors will only be allowed between 11am and 1.30pm and from 4pm to 8pm.
Visiting times changed to suit recovery Scoop.co.nz (press release)
Family of woman killed drink driver want answers
TVNZ - 2 hours ago
The family of a woman killed by a drunk driver with 17 previous convictions drink driving convictions cannot comprehend why he was ever allowed back on the road, and feel his prison sentence is far too light.
Four year jail term for recidivist drink driver New Zealand Herald
Recycling recidivist drink drivers Newstalk ZB
Man dies in house fire
Stuff.co.nz - - 30 minutes ago
LATEST: A man has died in a house fire near Wairoa, despite desperate attempts to save him. Police have not identified the dead man yet, but believe he is a 63-year-old local man who lived at the house.
Republic debate fired up
TVNZ - 9 hours ago
Former deputy prime minister and self-proclaimed "token monarchist" Michael Cullen says if New Zealand is to wash its hands of the Queen and become a republic it had better start planning now.
Prepare for a republic switch, NZ told Stuff.co.nz
Cullen says NZ becoming a republic inevitable Radio New Zealand
Backdown on bus lanes
New Zealand Herald - - 4 hours ago
Auckland City Council has hit the brakes on bus lanes. It says it will now treat motorists more leniently and fairly and will push lawmakers to cut the $150 fines nearly in half.
Bus lane signs being ignored, study suggests New Zealand Herald
Call to standardise bus lanes Newstalk ZB
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