July 2014 - Mark Wasley News

Big turnout expected for Manville fundraising dinner

July 30, 2014 0

All Black greats are among the hundreds of people expected to attend a fundraising dinner for injured Awatapu College rugby player Nat Manville tonight.

Feilding couple named for home renovation show

July 29, 2014 0

The contestants for season three of TV3's top-rating home renovation television show The Block NZ have been announced.

Radio station space mission ends in a tree

July 20, 2014 0

Cheering erupted as the Manawatū space invaders blasted off for their intrepid journey into the atmosphere.

Kiwi onboard MH17 - McCully

July 18, 2014 0

One New Zealander has been confirmed to have been onboard MH17, says Minister of Foreign Affairs Murray McCully.

False alarm evacuates Auckland Airport

July 18, 2014 0

Auckland International Airport was evacuated this afternoon after a fire alarm was triggered.

Kiwi sailor lucky to avoid ill-fated Malaysian flight

July 18, 2014 0

A New Zealand sailor is feeling relieved he wasn't on the ill-fated Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 this morning.

Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 crashes over Ukraine

July 18, 2014 0

A Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777 en route from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur has crashed in eastern Ukraine, killing 295 people, with Ukraine officials pointing the finger at pro-Russia rebels and calling it a "terrorist act".

Queen, Adam Lambert to perform in Auckland

July 17, 2014 0

Rock legends Queen have confirmed they are returning to New Zealand for the first time in nearly 30 years, and they're bringing American Idol star Adam Lambert with them.

Interislander cancels Aratere morning sailings

July 17, 2014 0

Two ferries will share the load of extra passengers crossing the Cook Strait today after Interislander cancelled the morning services for its troubled ferry, Aratere.

Halcombe man pleads not guilty to murdering Hall

July 14, 2014 0

A Halcombe man says he is not guilty of murdering former Palmerston North man Brett Hall.