Searchers find bodies after jetboat and jetski crash
The bodies of two men missing after a collision between a jet boat and a jet ski on the Kawarau River have reportedly been found.

Boaties jump ship amid concerns about skipper
Concerns about the mental health of their skipper prompted two yachties to jump overboard and swim to shore near Kaikoura. more »

Girl dead after hit by boat on Lake Taupo
A young girl died today after being struck by a boat while water skiing on Lake Taupo. more »

India gives Pakistan evidence over Mumbai attacks
India handed Pakistan detailed evidence on the Mumbai attacks on Monday that included information on interrogations, weapons, and data gleaned from satellite phones that officials said proved Pakistani "elements" were behind the deadly siege.

Victims of Blackwater shooting await guards' trial
Iraqis wounded by gunfire in a Baghdad square 15 months ago are awaiting with guarded hopes the beginning of court proceedings against five former private Blackwater Worldwide security guards. more »

US inaugurates US$700 million embassy in Iraq
The United States inaugurated its largest embassy ever on Monday, a fortress-like compound in the heart of the Green Zone - and the most visible sign of what US officials call a new chapter in relations between America and a more sovereign Iraq. more »

Girvan and Forsyth into bowls champs quarters
Internationals Richard Girvan and Ali Forsyth powered past Nigel Drew's Birkenhead combination to book a pairs quarterfinal at the national bowls championships in Auckland today.

Sinclair, Napier standout performers at Shield
Players with seemingly little chance of representing New Zealand have been the standout performers through the first half of cricket's State Shield one-day competition. more »

Beckham's Milan experience may cool his MLS fire
Now wearing the colors of AC Milan and surrounded by some of the biggest names in the game, David Beckham begins a new chapter in his colorful career on Tuesday when he lines up for the seven-time European champion in a friendly against Hamburg in the United Arab Emirates. more »

US investors collect profits after last week's rally
Caution returned to Wall Street Monday as investors gave back some gains from last week's rally even as they found encouragement from President-elect Barack Obama's calls for an economic stimulus package.

Goodman Property completes refinancing programme
Goodman Property Trust says it has completed a refinancing programme with the renewal of more than $900 million of debt funding facilities. more »

Cigna to cut about 1,100 jobs, 4 pct of work force
Managed care provider Cigna says it will cut about 4 percent of its work force, or roughly 1,100 jobs, because of the slumping economy. more »