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12 July 2008

News | Sport | Entertainment | Business | Tech | Lifestyle | Travel | Blogs Today's Headlines Top Stories Carjacked teen: Fallen officer save my life By MATT CALMAN The  16-year-old who was in the car that struck and killed a policeman has told of a terrifying pursuit and how the officer's bravery saved his own life. Springbok coach says racism rife in NZ By JIM KAYES Springboks  coach Peter de Villiers has questioned whether former All Blacks' prop Craig Dowd is racist and says racism is rife in New Zealand. Discounts on offer to home buyers By ANNA CHALMERS and TANYA KATTERNS Juliet  and Ashton Jones are desperate to sell, but the Wellington couple will probably have to accept a reduced price to move their property quickly. Death-faker unmasked, but sentence delay angers victims By PHIL HAMILTON Victims of the Auckland man who faked his death and moved to Christchurch are pleased name suppression has been lifted, but angry they have to wait another two months to see him jailed. Technology Winter games By ANGUS DEACON With the school holidays and the winter weather in full effect, video games will be proving a popular past-time right about now. Who needs the cold and wet outdoors when you can stay nice and warm inside? New iPhone lures black market buyers The new iPhone looks set to be a huge hit in Asian countries, where the sleek smartphone is already in high demand in black markets from Shanghai to Bangkok. Games fans eye new titles, price cuts As top video game makers gather next week in Los Angeles for the E3 trade show, they will be touting hot titles, new online offerings and, potentially, console price cuts to drum up gamers' support. Kiwi space industry takes first steps Pioneers in New Zealand's embryonic space industry say they will start work within weeks on their first flight engine for a domestically-launched sub-orbital rocket. National News Revenge attack leads to prison Vigilante action has put a man behind bars for three years. Man on the run with teen a 'loner' By BELINDA FEEK A Waikato man on the run with a 14-year-old Mount Maunganui girl had been acting "strange" just days before the pair disappeared together, Waingaro residents say. Kickboxer killed sparring had heart condition An aspiring kickboxer who collapsed and died after a sparring session with a relative had a heart condition, it has been revealed. Macho posing led to Jhia death, says judge Macho  posing by thugs led to the death of Wanganui toddler Jhia Te Tua, a judge has told two men who were passengers in the car from which the fatal shot was fired. Sport Carisbrook showdown brews By RICHARD KNOWLER Don't be fooled by the passive messages seeping out of the Springboks' laager this week. Players fined as rugby 'victim' slated The woman who says she was sexually assaulted by English rugby players does not intend to say any more, after an English rugby union inquiry criticised her actions. Dunedin still holds test match magic By RICHARD KNOWLER Nude touch rugby, the Feelers playing in the Octagon and bagpipes at the airport. Gidley leads Knights to victory Knights playmaker Kurt Gidley has produced an inspirational performance to lead an injury-hit Newcastle to a surprise 30-18 NRL victory over Penrith at CUA Stadium tonight. World News Teen guilty of London schoolboy killing A 16-year-old teenager has been found guilty of the murder of schoolboy Martin Dinnegan, stabbed to death near his home in north London last year, police said. Iraq, Israel dismiss report on Israeli air drills Iraq's Defence Ministry has denied any Israeli air force drills had taken place in its airspace after a report that the Israelis were preparing there for a possible strike on Iran. Storm watch issued as hurricane nears Bermuda A tropical storm watch has been issued for Bermuda as Hurricane Bertha, the first hurricane of the 2008 Atlantic storm season, neared the wealthy and storm-hardened mid-Atlantic British colony, the US National Hurricane Center has said. Kosovo wins 1.2 billion euros in aid pledges Newly independent Kosovo has won 1.2 billion euros ($NZ2.5 billion) in aid pledges at a donors' conference billed as the first step to rebuilding its shattered economy. Rural Milk prices going up again Milk, yoghurt and cheese prices are to increase yet again. Bungle hits tainted-beef probe Dan Eaton A South Korean bungle over tainted New Zealand beef exports has wasted food-safety investigators' time. Threat to plans for trade pact By DAN EATON Indonesia's ban on New Zealand beef could threaten plans to sign a lucrative free-trade pact with South-east Asian nations this year, industry officials say. Investors seek farm exposure By ALAN WOOD Growing investor demand for exposure to the booming dairy industry is expected to stimulate New Zealand Exchange (NZX) listings, with six dairy company floats likely within the next three years. Business An ugg boot is an ug boot is an ugh boot By DAVE BURGESS Kiwi-made ugg boots are safe despite an American company having the word Ugg registered as a trademark in New Zealand. Capital retailers' sale of woe By JOHN HOYLE The store manager paces to and fro like a caged polar bear while her shop assistant stands by idly punching the buttons on her cellphone. Discounts on offer to home buyers By ANNA CHALMERS and TANYA KATTERNS Juliet and Ashton Jones are desperate to sell, but the Wellington couple will probably have to accept a reduced price to move their property quickly. Household wealth measure continues to decline Households are nearly $6000 poorer after the biggest drop in wealth in almost 10 years in the March quarter. Dominion Post Killed in the line of duty MATT CALMAN The 16-year-old who was in the car that struck and killed a policeman has told of a terrifying pursuit and how the officer's bravery saved his own life. Gully funding shortfall 'to get worse' KERRY WILLIAMSON A $600 million shortfall that needs to be found before bulldozers can move on Transmission Gully will continue to grow the longer the highway remains on the drawing board. TVNZ ditches Veitch from Olympics team Embattled presenter Tony Veitch's future at TVNZ looks increasingly shaky as he is pulled from hosting the Olympic Games. Summer relaunch for space viewing A summer reopening is planned for Wellington's troubled Carter Observatory. Marlborough Express Alarm as laser aimed at plane A green laser light was aimed at an air2there flight as flew in to Woodbourne Airport last night. Spy base data use violates sovereignty, says activist Dave Williams Information gleaned by the Waihopai Valley spy base is giving the United States an unfair economic advantage, says a visiting veteran activist from the Philippines. Got a pig in a poke? Call Wayne's Mate Rachel Young Who are you going to call when you spot a wild squealing pig running through the streets of Blenheim? Mate. King seeks reasons behind cod closure Jo Gilbert Kaikoura MP Colin King says he wants to know the science behind Fisheries Minister Jim Anderton's four-year ban of recreational blue cod fishing in the Marlborough Sounds. Manawatu Standard Man charged after police officer killed A man has been charged after a police officer was fatally hit by a stolen car in Titahi Bay, north of Wellington, this morning. Crisis looms for region's new mums By JANINE RANKIN Predictions that future mums needing specialist care will have to travel to major centres hit home this weekend, with Wanganui women likely to be sent to Palmerston North Hospital for high-risk births. A century of service By JONATHON HOWE New Zealand medics have been keeping soldiers alive on battlefields around the world for 100 years. Hep A numbers climb By JANINE RANKIN The number of people infected with Hepatitis A in the Milson Head Start Educare childcare centre outbreak has climbed to eight. The Nelson Mail Boulders tumble onto Rocks Rd Torrential rain caused large boulders to block one of the major routes through Nelson Friday morning causing "traffic mayhem". Bright future ahead for Natureland and its staff By TRACY NEAL Natureland stands to become a bigger, smarter zoo with a larger range of native and exotic animals, and more staff to run it, Orana Wildlife Trust chief executive Lynn Anderson said. Council buys site for arts complex By TRACY NEAL The Nelson City Council has finally declared its hand on the performing arts and conference centre, announcing on Friday it has secured a site next to the Rutherford Hotel. The Press Man who faked death unmasked, but sentence delay angers victims Phil Hamilton Victims of the Auckland man who faked his death and moved to Christchurch are pleased name suppression has been lifted, but angry they have to wait another two months to see him jailed. Rentals rise and city is the winner John Hartevelt and Liz McDonald Rental listings are soaring as homeowners avoid selling in a stagnant housing market. Police officer gives up life for hostage teen The 16-year-old who was in the vehicle that struck and killed a policeman has told of a terrifying pursuit and how the officer saved his own life. Alleged hotel sex-assault victim shuns criticism Ben Fawkes The woman who says she was sexually assaulted by English rugby players plans to get on with her life after an internal inquiry criticised her actions. Southland Times Police warn city teens over toy guns By STAFF REPORTERS Police warned two teenagers in central Invercargill yesterday about the danger of having toy guns in public, saying they risked being mistaken for the real thing. Eye clinic procedures rectified says DHB By AMY MILNE Steps have been put in place to ensure clerical errors did not result in any more ophthalmology patients "falling through the cracks", Southland District Health Board bosses said. Taranaki Daily News Lisa launches into unknown By JAYNE HULBERT jayne.hulbert@tnl.co.nz Lisa Tamati has arrived in California to tackle Death Valley in one of the world's most gruelling ultra-marathons. Taranaki couple targets advisers By HARRIET PALMER harriet.palmer@tnl.co.nz After saving their entire working life, Taranaki couple Ron and Mary Harris have retired with nothing. New Plymouth bars operate `one-way-door' policy By LYN HUMPHREYS lyn.humphreys@tnl.co.nz A new "one-way-door" policy aimed at keeping premises and clients safe is being enforced by some New Plymouth bars. Timaru Herald Power companies on notice Timaru power consumers are considering making the switch to Meridian Energy in the wake of a call by Grey Power. PrimePort defends management costs PrimePort Timaru is defending the $1.5 million its management and board costs following union criticism of too many chiefs and not enough Indians. 120kph on Douglas Street A Timaru man could offer no reason for travelling at 120kph on Douglas Street yesterday afternoon. Training farm options to be investigated The Washdyke Training Farm's future is under review. Auckland Mt Roskill street shaken by crime By JANIE SMITH Residents have been left shaken and scared after a series of crimes in a private Mt Roskill street. Homeless moved on By HEATHER McCRACKEN Police were called to move homeless people from an Auckland City Council property after complaints of assault and verbal abuse against council staff. Cannabis uncovered in Penrose warehouse Two people are facing charges after hundreds of cannabis plants were found growing at a commercial premises in Penrose. Babies head cancer fundraiser Babies are the centre of attention this Daffodil Day. Central North Island Leading lights focus on new centre of attention By SIMON EARLE Strong opposition is mounting to the Rotorua District Council's customer centre with claims that it is being pushed through with scant involvement of councillors and no public consultation. Raukawa-Tait questions motive By PHIL CAMPBELL The motives of the people who belatedly dobbed in sports broadcaster Tony Veitch over claims he viciously assaulted his former partner have been questioned by a former forthright Women's Refuge chief. Support grows for rates petition By PHIL CAMPBELL Anger at the Rotorua District Council's  proposed rates change is increasing. Cancer calender honours battlers By SIMON EARLE Raven Gotz-Tier prefers to master the controls of his X-Box or whack balls across a tennis court net than talk about what no young guy should have to go through. Hawke's Bay Golfer loses fourth bid to escape a conviction MARTY SHARPE A top young golfer has failed in a bid to escape conviction for a fourth time. China turns to Bay for quake advice Napier and Hastings are to offer hope and advice to the survivors of the devastating earthquake in the Chinese province of Sichuan. Garden plan uprooted in favour of tidy-up BERNARD CARPINTER Ambitious plans to redevelop Napier's Botanical Gardens have been shelved in favour of a minor tidy-up. Kickboxer died of heart disease The death of a Napier kickboxer after a sparring session was of natural causes. Northland Support for GE control investigation GE-Free Northland has welcomed the Far North District Council’s decision to spend $15,000 on an investigation into local control of genetically modified crops and field trials. Yachties contribute $25m A new survey has revealed that visiting yachties bring almost $25 million per year to Northland’s economy. Male ballet dancers courageous By RICHARD EDMONDSON It takes a certain kind of courage to be the only boy ballet dancer in a small New Zealand town. Dargaville truckies join protest By LAURENNE BLACKBURN Dargaville truckies got behind their counterparts across the country’s towns and cities in protest against rising road-user charges and skyrocketing fuel prices. 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