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Boston bombing suspect awake

Boston bombing suspect awake

The 19-year-old suspect in the Boston Marathon bombings, who was seriously wounded and unable to speak, is awake and responding in writing to questions from authorities, according to a Tweets by ABC and NBC news networks.

Independent school site chosen

The Jack's Point subdivision is the preferred site for a proposed private Queenstown school, Mountain Scene can reveal.

Motorsport: Paddon wins Drivesouth Rally Otago

Motorsport: Paddon wins Drivesouth Rally Otago

New Zealand's top rally duo Hayden Paddon and John Kennard won this weekend's Drivesouth Rally Otago with a margin of more than four minutes over their nearest competitors.

Teen in hospital after Auckland hit and run

Police are still searching for a car involved in a hit and run that has left a teenage boy in an Auckland hospital overnight.

Rugby: Last-gasp penalty hands Cheetahs victory

A penalty from the touchline three minutes after the hooter from flyhalf Burton Francis sealed the Cheetahs a dramatic 26-24 victory over South African rivals the Stormers in a Super Rugby clash at Free State Stadium.

Rugby: Hurricanes collect bonus victory against Waratahs

Rugby: Hurricanes collect bonus victory against Waratahs

Winger Julian Savea outshone his debutant brother with two tries to help the Wellington Hurricanes register a 41-29 bonus point victory over New South Wales Waratahs in a lively Super Rugby contest.

Serious crash near Lawrence

Serious crash near Lawrence

A man has been flown to Dunedin Hospital after a serious crash near Lawrence.

Rugby: 'Whoppa' to start for Highlanders

Rugby: 'Whoppa' to start for Highlanders

Highlanders' coach Jamie Joseph has named his team to play the Blues in Hamilton on Friday, making two changes to the starting team that played the Reds last week.

Former Labour MP dies

Longtime Labour MP Warren Freer died this morning.

Quake strikes Guatemala

A powerful earthquake has struck Guatemala close to the capital, but residents of Guatemala City felt little movement from the deep tremor and emergency services said there were no initial reports of damage or injuries.