Manning homicide questions remain unanswered
Forty police investigating the killing of Christchurch woman Mellory Manning have so far spoken with 900 people, but still have crucial questions needing to be answered.

Police name men who died in river accident
Police have named the two Queenstown men who died in a jet boat collision with a jet ski on the Kawarau River last night. more »

Palestinian supporters march against Gaza attacks
Over 1000 Palestinian supporters marched through central Wellington today in protest against Israel's bombardment of Gaza. 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 »

Vettori supports Indian call for third test
New Zealand cricket captain Daniel Vettori supports adding a third test to the schedule when India tour here in March.

Dementieva, Wozniacki progress in ASB Classic
Top singles seeds Elena Dementieva and Caroline Wozniacki both progressed past the opening round of the ASB Classic tennis tournament in Auckland today, but in contrasting fashion. 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. 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.

ANZ to operate in NZ as limited capacity branch
Australian-incorporated Australia and New Zealand Banking Group has been registered as a bank in New Zealand and will operate in a limited capacity as a branch in this country, the Reserve Bank says. more »

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 »