World News
Gas sensor failed to alert
THE Pike River Mine relied on a gas sensor that was in a “sad state of repair”, before the explosion that killed 29 miners including Tinana dad Willie Joynson.
Politicians caught watching porn quit
TWO senior Indian politicians were forced to resign after they were caught watching a pornographic film during a session of their state assembly.
Boy, 6, taken from gay pair
QUEENSLAND men lose six-year-old son amid international paedophile ring investigation, admitting "it looks bad".
Underwear dash a beer-fuelled dare
A MAN who drank 24 beers then ran onto the field and tackled a Samoan player during the Wellington Sevens says he feels "pretty stink" about the incident.
Zombie abductee held for fraud
A SOUTH African man who claims to be a famous Zulu folk singer returned from the dead after being held captive by zombies has been held on suspicion of fraud.
Poll »
'Slave' killer whales sue Sea World
A US judge has heard arguments in a case that could determine if animals enjoy the same constitutional protection against slavery as humans.
Rena clean-up rises to $130 million
THE Rena disaster clean-up is estimated to have cost about $130 million, New Zealand Environment Minister Nick Smith told Parliament on Tuesday.
Families design 'aggressive' plan
FAMILIES of Pike River victims frustrated at the lack of progress in returning the fallen miners' bodies are designing "aggressive" action plans.
Photos »
'Scores' dead as troops attack Homs
SCORES, possibly hundreds, of people are thought to have been killed in Syria when President Assad's forces shelled homes in the opposition stronghold of Homs.
300 missing as PNG ferry sinks
RESCUE crews in Papua New Guinea have rescued 28 people from the water after a ferry sank with as many as 350 on board along the nation's east coast.
News
Check your water bill
IF YOU live in the Ballina or Byron Shire you may need to check your water bill as errors have been identified in the billing process.
Special Offers
-
| | (2) -
Clock is ticking for Valentine's Day
| -
Zombie abductee held for fraud
Poll » -
TV host insults Madonna performance
| | -
Fire-breather hot to beat record
Have your say » -
A low blow is no laughing matter
| (1) -
Dickens still in demand at 200
Comments (4) » -
Photos » -
Comments (2) » -
Tall and tan and young and... chunky?
Photos » -
Holly's sex book gets green light
Comments (27) » -
Cops fed up with distracted drivers
| (15) -
Comments (1) » -
Latest stories from our news sites
Find us on Facebook
See our news first
Read us anywhere
Email Alerts
Follow us on Twitter
RSS Alerts
Paper Subscription
Widgets
Most Popular
Aquarius
21 January - 19 February
Your feelings and actions are in sync, giving you greater get up and go. Harness this energy for sports, competitive events, or just cutting through and getting the... More Horoscopes »
Select your zodiac sign
Aries | Taurus | Gemini | Cancer | Leo | Virgo | Libra | Scorpio | Sagittarius | Capricorn | Aquarius | Pisces
