Solid Energy has appointed Garry Diack to the newly-created position of Head of Organisation Development and Strategy. Based in Christchurch, Mr Diack will report to Chief Executive Officer, Dr Don Elder.

Auckland, March 9 NZPA - A man allegedly drugged and raped a woman escort after he was given electronic bail to live at a holiday park north of Auckland.

Loyalty New Zealand (LNZ), the operator of Fly Buys, has opened a new Auckland office and made three appointments to complete its team and to strengthen its nationwide presence.

Silo Theatre presents the NZ Premiere of THAT FACE A tour-de-force from the caustic new voice of Generation Y; Silo Theatre has finally found a play which loudly exclaims the C word: CLASS.

Wellington, Jan 21 NZPA - The New Zealand Herald says it published a photo of two New Zealand SAS soldiers in Afghanistan for its news value and doesn't believe the men were put at risk by its decision.

"The New Zealand Herald's poll on the monarchy today shows 59.6% of New Zealanders don't want Prince Charles to be their head of state" said Lewis Holden, chair of the Republican Movement. The poll asks what should happen when Queen Elizabeth's reign ends.

Wellington, Jan 15 NZPA - A conflict between New Zealand soccer and English Championship club Plymouth Argyle is building as both sides prepare to fight for striker Rory Fallon's service.

Wellington, Jan 14 NZPA - Retired fishing industry magnate Peter Simunovich says he feels "vindicated' after settling his long legal battle against TVNZ and APN New Zealand -- the publisher of The New Zealand Herald -- over an alleged defamation of him in coverage of a row over scampi fisher

The future of Queens Wharf must be determined by Aucklanders, not Government ministers intent on railroading through a rushed development at ratepayers' expense, says Labour's Auckland Issues spokesperson Phil Twyford.

Auckland, Dec 8 NZPA - Another rethink of the Air NZ Cup rugby format could be a recipe for endless debates and changes, All Blacks coach Graham Henry says.