'Tonight is not our night' says Australian Labor leader SYDNEY - Australia's centre-left Labor opposition leader Mark Latham conceded defeat after Saturday's national election, handing conservative Prime Minister John Howard a fourth consecutive term. "Tonight is not our night. Not the night we were hoping...
Hubbard wins Auckland mayoralty UPDATE - 6.30pm - To cheers of 'For he's a jolly good fellow' from supporters businessman Dick Hubbard today became the new mayor of Auckland...
Manukau mayoralty uncertain Manukau mayoral contender Len Brown was tonight refusing to concede defeat to long-serving Mayor Barry Curtis after a preliminary result left...
Waikato burst Taranaki's bubble, reach NPC semis UPDATE - One of Taranaki's best NPC first division rugby seasons came to end today when they were beaten 26-20 by Waikato in New Plymouth. Waikato rode home on the accurate boot of first five-eighth David Hill, who landed six from six, including three first-half penalties from long range and difficult angles. The race for a semifinal spot in this final round-robin game saw Taranaki score three tries... Taranaki's Jimmy Hilgendorf is tackled by Waikato's Sean Hohneck (L) and Liam Messam in their NPC match. Picture / Fotopress
