New Zealand Herald - NationalBaby suffers smoke inhalation from firenewsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:28:06 +1200
A baby suffered smoke inhalation after a fire which started in the kitchen of an Auckland home overnight.
A spokesman from the northern region fire communications centre said the baby and another person, believed to be a parent,...
Auckland kebab owner left in coma after assaultnewsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:25:32 +1200
A kebab shop owner was left in a coma after a serious assault in Auckland late last night.
Police said the assault on the 39-year-old Iranian man at his Glenfield business about 11pm was unprovoked and vicious.
Detective Steve...
Coast to Coast legend Gurney injured by carnewsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 29 Aug 2008 14:32:05 +1200
It is believed Coast to Coast legend Steve Gurney has been injured after being hit by a car while cycling in Christchurch.
It is understood the nine-times endurance winner was out biking in the city Wednesday at 5.30pm when the...
Former NZ athletics rep imprisonednewsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:42:35 +1200
A former New Zealand athletics representative was today jailed for over four years for ripping off an insurance company and the IRD of nearly $500,000.
Glen Erkkila, 57, earlier admitting 54 charges of using documents dishonestly...
Judge: I welcome debate on online suppressionnewsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:40:15 +1200
The judge who earlier this week banned news websites from naming two men accused of murder while allowing coverage by newspapers, radio and TV, says he would welcome a debate on the issue.
Judge David Harvey today further remanded...
Owner escapes as boulder demolishes housenewsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:33:53 +1200
A couple have escaped their home below a cliff, moments before a car-sized boulder smashed into a wall, demolishing their bathroom.
Owner Robin Webley said he was awakened by gravel from the cliff banging into the back wall of...
Murder accused in bail bidnewsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 29 Aug 2008 11:50:38 +1200
Murder accused Ashley Donald Peach will make his bid for release on bail in Christchurch District Court on Monday.
The 41-year-old was remanded to September 4 when he appeared in court yesterday accused on murdering Cat Protection...
Baby suffers smoke inhalation from firenewsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 29 Aug 2008 09:59:10 +1200
A baby suffered smoke inhalation after a fire which started in the kitchen of an Auckland home overnight.
A spokesman from the northern region fire communications centre said the baby and another person, believed to be a parent,...
Woman shocked IRD sent personal details to strangernewsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 29 Aug 2008 09:56:40 +1200
A Christchurch medical professional is considering laying a complaint with the Privacy Commission after Inland Revenue (IRD) sent her tax documents to a 25-year-old student.
The woman, who did not want to be named, said she felt...
Gisborne police 'name and shame' most wanted criminalsnewsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 29 Aug 2008 09:16:45 +1200
Police in Gisborne have taken the unusual step of releasing details and mug shots of the region's 10 "most wanted" criminals to the local paper.
Area commander Inspector Waata Shepherd said the move was to assist in tracking down...
More aortic valve operations in Waikatonewsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 29 Aug 2008 09:14:11 +1200
The third transcatheter aortic valve operation was due to start at Waikato Hospital this morning following two successful procedures yesterday.
The operations were the first of their kind in a New Zealand public hospital and involve...
Peters, Clark meet at undisclosed locationnewsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 29 Aug 2008 09:10:00 +1200
Helen Clark and Winston Peters have arrived at an undisclosed location and are discussing the Foreign Minister's future.
NZ Herald Political Editor Audrey Young says Helen Clark has been at Sky City in central Auckland meeting...
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