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Soccer: Phoenix start late run for playoffs
The Wellington Phoenix are on the charge and back in play-off contention after dispatching Perth Glory yesterday.
Man to appear in court following alleged abduction
A man will appear in court tomorrow in connection with an alleged assault and abduction on Great Barrier Island.
<i>Dollar Outlook:</i> Kiwi may break 78c on strong commodities, CPI
The New Zealand dollar will probably test US78c this week as the currency rides the wave of stronger prices for raw materials.
Men missing at sea found alive
Both of the men missing after their small boat capsized off Wellington's south coast last night have been found alive.
Miners, banks trade higher
The Australian stock market ended the day yesterday on a high, as resource and financial stocks both rallied.
Consumer confidence falls to 18-month low
New Zealand consumer confidence has sunk to an 18-month low suggesting retailers have little reason to expect Christmas cheer to be reflected in sales.
One-year-old chokes on Twistie
A one-year-old baby is in a serious condition in Waikato Hospital after choking on a Twistie on Friday. The baby was brought in to Te Kuiti Hospital in the afternoon with choking and seizures after reportedly eating a "Twistie" snack.