13 great reasons to visit Victoria
Victoria is the second-smallest state in Australia, but it is packed full of activities that make it a great destination for all ages and interests. Most...
South Taranaki District Council chief executive moves on
SUPPLIED Waid Crockett, South Taranaki District Council chief executive, has been appointed chief executive for the Palmerston North City Council. South Taranaki District Council chief executive...
Bankruptcy proceedings continue against runaway ticket company owner Matt Davey
Supplied Highlanders chief executive Roger Clark, left, and Matt Davey. Davey is facing bankruptcy over his failed ticketing business. The man behind a collapsed ticketing company...
Time for adaptation action, at-risk residents say
With major storms already forcing evacuations, residents on Wellington’s south coast welcomed a national plan to protect their homes from the growing risks of climate change....
More money to help residents affected by stench from fire-damaged wastewater plant
Christchurch City Council Contractors have almost finished removing the rotting fire-damaged material from the trickling filters at the Christchurch wastewater treatment plant. Rotten material from Christchurch’s...
Frei perfect in net, Lodeiro lifts Sounders past Dallas 1-0
SEATTLE (AP) — Nicolas Lodeiro scored the decisive goal while Stefan Frei stopped three shots as the Seattle Sounders earned a 1-0 victory Tuesday over Dallas....
Vin Scully’s top calls from a Hall of Fame career
Hall of Fame broadcaster Vin Scully called thousands of games involving the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers during his 67 years in the booth. He chose...
Pelosi says US will not abandon Taiwan as China protests
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, meeting leaders in Taiwan despite warnings from China, said Wednesday that she and other members of Congress...
Fletcher’s leadoff homer propels Angels to 3-1 win over A’s
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — David Fletcher hit a leadoff homer, José Suarez didn’t allow an earned run in his second consecutive start and the Los Angeles...
Mangiapane nets 3-year deal, $17.4 million from Flames, avoids salary arbitration
CALGARY – Andrew Mangiapane of the Calgary Flames was rewarded on Monday for setting career highs in goals, assists and points this past season. The Flames...