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Robertson backs Shearer's bid

Robertson backs Shearer's bid

Labour MP Grant Robertson has announced he will run to be the deputy leader of the Labour Party and is supporting the leadership bid of David Shearer.

Motorsport: Evans back to defend his NZ Grand Prix crown

2011 New Zealand Grand Prix winner Mitch Evans confirmed he will attempt to defend his crown at Manfeild in February in the grand finale of the International Toyota Racing Series.

Hockey: Couzins confident Black Sticks can match Netherlands

New Zealand captain Dean Couzins says belief won't be a problem in their must-win match against the Netherlands tomorrow after the Black Sticks kept their hopes alive in the Owen G Glenn Champions Trophy hockey tournament by demolishing South Korea 6-1 today.

Assessment of quake damage should be clarified: expert

The New Zealand engineering community needs to clarify how earthquake-hit buildings are assessed, in the wake of the fatal February 22 earthquake in Christchurch which killed 182 people.

Orcas visit Wellington Harbour

A trio of orcas in Wellington Harbour entertained hundreds of people today.

Athletics: Jacko Gill grabs Olympic Qualifier

Sixteen-year-old Jacko Gill eclipsed his own shot put national record and surpassed the London Olympics selection standard with a throw of 20.38 metres at Sovereign Stadium on the North Shore this evening.

Murder accused 'gambled' with baby's life

James Hemana "gambled'' with a baby boy's life when he grabbed the six-month-old by the leg, shook him violently and dropped him head-first on to his bed, a court has heard.

Kiteboarding: Kiwi Marc Jacobs now ranked 3rd in the world

Mount Maunganui kiteboarder Marc Jacobs has gone from 19th to third in the world in the space of 12 months, thanks to impressive and consistent performances on the kiteboarding pro circuit this year.

Greens' assistant avoids action over billboards

The Green Party assistant whose partner organised a nationwide attack on National Party billboards prior to the election will not be disciplined over the incident.

Hockey: Dutch beat Germans to go top of pool

The Netherlands have come from behind to beat Germany 3-2 in their pool game at the Owen G Glenn Champions Trophy hockey tournament in Auckland.

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