June 2014 - Mark Wasley News

Australian electrical retailer The Good Guys to close in NZ

June 30, 2014 0

Australian electrical retailer The Good Guys is pulling out of the New Zealand market, blaming the decision on unacceptable financial returns from its small-scale business.

Hokianga sent off in style as Jets beat Nuggets

June 27, 2014 0

Retiring Manawatū Jets stalwart Kaine Hokianga was given the perfect home send off with a 106-97 win over the Otago Nuggets in Palmerston North tonight.

Hokianga's hip calls time on NBL career

June 27, 2014 0

Kaine Hokianga has seen it all in a 14-year National Basketball League career, but the veteran Manawatū Jets guard is calling time after this season.

Macdermid carried hopes in tough cross country event

June 26, 2014 0

It was a tough call for a 14-year-old like Zia Macdermid to have to carry all of Manawatū's hopes on Saturday.

Second quake shakes Lower North Island

June 26, 2014 0

The second "moderate" earthquake of the day has shaken the Lower North Island, following a 4.9 magnitude quake this morning near Eketahuna.

Awatapu brewing over interhouse cheating allegations

June 26, 2014 5

Students and Staff at Awatapu College are brewing over the results an interhouse competition held this week.

Massive jolt shakes Lower North Island

June 26, 2014 0

A 4.9 magnitude quake this morning has been felt around the lower North Island.

Injured player moves for rehab

June 24, 2014 0

Injured Palmerston North rugby player Nat Manville has moved to a specialty spinal unit after more than four weeks in intensive care.

Jets steal win over Mountain Airs

June 21, 2014 0

The Manawatū Jets overcame a scrappy first half to see off the Taranaki Mountain Airs 86-70 in Palmerston North last night.

Zia left to fly family flag

June 21, 2014 0

One of Palmerston North's Macdermid brood, instead of two, could be among the medals at the 41st National Secondary Schools Cross-Country Championships at Massey University today.