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Federated Farmers considers upgrading farm airstrips to take aircraft delivering bigger top-dressing loads is a commercial, rather than a safety, issue.

Private sector businesses say the state-owned power companies are woefully under-performing.

The South Africa cricket selectors have dumped Ashwell Prince as captain only one day after announcing the team's regular vice-captain would lead the side in the absence of injured skipper ...

The South African cricket team is in strong position to chase down a record target of 454 to win the first Test against Australia in Johannesburg. The Proteas reached 178 ...

The Corrections Minister says she's had no problem working with the head of Corrections in the past, and if he remains in the job, she's confident she'll be able to do so in the future.

An appeal to the Environment Court against Trustpower's proposed 240 megawatt Kaiwera Downs windfarm near Gore has been withdrawn.

The Australian cyclist Allan Davis is the outright leader after winning the second stage of the Australian Tour Down Under. The 28-year-old from Bundaberg thrived on the testing 145km second stage…

The South African cricketers are poised for an historic first ever Test series win on Australian soil. The Proteas need only 153 runs with 10 wickets in hand against Australia in ...

Ricky Ponting says this is his toughest year as Australia's Test cricket captain. And with five wins from 13 matches and trailing 1-0 against South Africa, it's hard to argue ...

Convicted murderer and rapist Liam Reid has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum non-parole period of 26 years for his attacks on two women.

Qantas Airways Ltd has been fined $A20 million for price fixing in the airfreight market.

South Africa's cricket captain Graeme Smith is expecting a verbal barrage from Australia again on this tour but he says it just won't be the same without Shane Warne. The former ...

A man who admitted murdering a Korean student on the West Coast is beginning his second life sentence for murder.

Investors in Dominion Finance's subsidiary, North South Finance, have accepted a plan that could see them repaid their original investment in full over three years.

The New Zealand trap-shooter Graeme Ede is in 24th place after 2 rounds of his event at the Beijing Olympics. Ede has a score of 45, 5 points behind the leader ...

The New Zealand trap-shooter Graeme Ede is in 32nd place after the first day of his event at the Beijing Olympic Games. Ede had a disappointing day with rounds of 21, ...

Civil Defence says Northland has had a lucky escape from the storm. Less rain fell overnight than feared. However, the power is off in several places.

The Police Association wants tougher penalties introduced for people who flee from police by car, but the Criminal Bar Association questions how much good it would do.

The Police Association wants tougher penalties introduced for people who flee from police by car, but the Criminal Bar Association questions how much good it would do.

The Police Association wants tougher penalties introduced for fugitives who flee police by car but the Criminal Bar Association questions how much good it would do.

The Police Association wants tougher penalties introduced for fugitives who flee police by car. It wants vehicle confiscation and the action to be regarded as an aggravating factor when sentencing on…