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For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page Perth Herald.com http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/cat/3552ca5ec73267b5/ en-us Thu, 23 May 2013 16:21:32 -0400 Thu, 23 May 2013 16:21:32 -0400 30 Tusker had won the first leg 1-0 and so went through on goal aggregate in a fixture that was overshadowed by controversial post-match comments from both ... http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214722518/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Thu, 23 May 2013 15:05:19 -0400 http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214722518/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Calls for Artemis and America's Cup organisers to reveal all into the fatal crash in training earlier this month.An investigation continues into the death of Andrew Simpson on board the Swedish syndicate's AC72.Safety recommendations have been made in the wake of the accident, including reducing the maximum wind speed from 33 to 23 knots.But commentator Peter Montgomery says it needs to ... http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214722566/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Thu, 23 May 2013 14:44:33 -0400 http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214722566/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 A committee investigating the death of an America's Cup sailor this month has announced a set of sweeping safety recommendations, including dropping the race wind limits by a significant margin. But despite fears a reduction in the allowable wind range would disadvantage Team New Zealand, who made certain trade-offs with their design of their AC72 to ensure they had a reliable boat in heavy ... http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214722565/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Thu, 23 May 2013 13:30:18 -0400 http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214722565/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Dubai: For a city synonymous with luxury, you’d have thought people residing in Dubai would have seen it all and this perception probably would have remained had the luxury cruise ship Mariner of the Seas not docked in Dubai for a day on Tuesday. Oozing opulence way beyond imagination, the Royal Caribbean International liner managed to show even Dubaiites a thing or two about ... http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214720374/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Thu, 23 May 2013 13:24:33 -0400 http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214720374/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 ALL eyes will be on the prize when yachting crews from around the world descend on Townsville for its inaugural regatta in 100 days. Mayor Jenny Hill and event director Demelza McCloud have unveiled the trophy for the Sail Townsville regatta and festival which starts in August.Cr Hill said the event had the potential to grow into a major festival and could even provide a Townsville link to the ... http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214717972/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Thu, 23 May 2013 12:33:25 -0400 http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214717972/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 New Zealander Lisa Carrington has won gold over her less-favoured distance of 500m at the canoe sprint World Cup in the Czech Republic.Olympic champion over 200m, Carrington was the fastest of the semi-finalists in Racice and she carried that form into the final.She had a clear lead at the mid-point, before coming home in a time of 1min 48.55sec, 0.30s ahead of Austria's Yvonne ... http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214717734/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Thu, 23 May 2013 10:34:01 -0400 http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214717734/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 The Sailing Club of the Chesapeake and the Gibson Island Yacht Squadron are two of the area's more venerable sailing organizations. While their membership might even overlap a bit, the clubs enjoy a rivalry going back generations and they celebrate it each autumn in the classic Race for the ... http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214716165/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Thu, 23 May 2013 09:44:16 -0400 http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214716165/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Structural reviews of AC72 boats and wings, a 10-knot lower wind limit (23 knots maximum) and enhanced sailor safety equipment are among the 37 recommendations issued today to increase safety during the Summer of Racing at the 2013 America's Cup.Many of the recommendations are intended to increase the personal safety of the sailors and they include buoyancy aids, body armor, crew locator ... http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214714703/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Thu, 23 May 2013 08:54:53 -0400 http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214714703/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 The 29-year-old rocker told NME magazine: "I just fell in love with someone who happens to be amazing."We had a beautiful wedding and there was a lot of love. The music is the music. That thing is going to be there because of who she is, but I'd say we're a pretty established band."James' bandmate Jamie Reynolds also said the couple's low-key wedding in the town ... http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214713339/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Thu, 23 May 2013 06:57:49 -0400 http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214713339/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 PREVIEW OF SUPER RUGBY ROUND 15 MATCHES (all NZ times):FRIDAY, May 24Chiefs v Crusaders at Waikato Stadium, Hamilton 7.35pmHead to Head: Played 20 Chiefs 6 Crusaders 14In Hamilton: Played 9 Chiefs 3 Crusaders 6Last clash: Semi Finals 2012 - Chiefs 20 bt Crusaders 17 at Waikato StadiumLike clockwork, the Crusaders have begun their back-end charge towards the finals with four wins on the trot. ... http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214713338/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Thu, 23 May 2013 06:57:49 -0400 http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214713338/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 The marina will be constructed in the mid-harbour area and will incorporate 400 six-metre and 300 eight-metre finger pontoon berths. The marina will have electrical and water points, secure entry to the pontoons and CCTV security cameras. The construction will be a caisson vertical wall design wharf which will also provide 480 metres of new outer wharf berthing for large vessels and super ... http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214711287/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Thu, 23 May 2013 06:02:46 -0400 http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214711287/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 PREVIEW OF LEAGUE ROUND 11 MATCHES (all NZ times):FRIDAY, May 24Wests Tigers v North Queensland Cowboys at Leichhardt Oval 9.35pmHead to Head: Tigers 14 Cowboys 12Last clash: Round 20 2012 - Cowboys 29 bt Tigers 16 at 1300SMILES StadiumThis is a vital game for two of the most disappointing sides of the season. The Tigers have lost seven straight and own the competition's worst defensive ... http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214712032/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Thu, 23 May 2013 05:48:47 -0400 http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214712032/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 A source told gossip website TMZ.com that the young woman had been struggling to control her child, believed to be four or five years old, all morning during the shoot by a lake, for which she was being paid $58 to be appear in a scene as an extra with 200 other people.The mother eventually lost her temper and "harshly jerked" the child up in the air by the wrist and was loud enough to ... http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214712031/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Thu, 23 May 2013 05:48:47 -0400 http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214712031/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 A source told UsMagazine.com that the 23-year-old star "spent all day" at the country singer's house in Beverly Hills before returning home.The actress and the 'I Knew You Were Trouble' singer have not been seen hanging out together in the past but have a mutual close friend, Taylor Lautner.Robert, who has dated Kristen on and off for more than four years, moved his ... http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214712033/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Thu, 23 May 2013 05:48:46 -0400 http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214712033/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 The 32-year-old rapper told Ryan Seacrest on his KIIS-FM radio show on Tuesday (21.05.13): "(I) learn a lot from her every time I get the chance, I just watch how she moves. How diligent she is, militant at times, but very professional and a hard worker."The Latina bombshell - who began dating choreographer Casper Smart in October 2011 shortly after her third marriage fell apart - is ... http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214711027/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Thu, 23 May 2013 04:40:10 -0400 http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214711027/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Team New Zealand doesn't expect to be hindered by mass changes to the safety rules in the America's Cup.Under 37 new recommendations, maximum wind conditions have been reduced from 33 to 23 knots, there'll be structural reviews of the AC72 boats and wings, and more safety equipment for sailors.Team New Zealand boss Grant Dalton says the Review Committee has done a good job, and the ... http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214710020/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Thu, 23 May 2013 03:52:48 -0400 http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214710020/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 The 'Modern Family' star - who has three sons, Oliver, Gustav and John, with her husband Scott Phillips - claims her life is extremely chaotic and she is constantly taking her children to the emergency ... http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214710013/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Thu, 23 May 2013 03:27:27 -0400 http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214710013/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 The 39-year-old fashion designer - who has sons, Brooklyn, 14, Romeo, 10 and Cruz, eight, as well as 21-month-old daughter Harper with her husband David Beckham - introduced their new Shar-Pei puppy, Barnaby, to the world on Tuesday ... http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214710014/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Thu, 23 May 2013 03:27:26 -0400 http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214710014/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 The 32-year-old reality TV star - who is almost eight months pregnant with her own first child with rapper Kanye West - reached out to her former love interest Reggie Bush after he and his fiance Lilit Avagyan welcomed their baby girl, Briseis, into the world earlier this ... http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214710021/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Thu, 23 May 2013 03:27:26 -0400 http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214710021/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Former Bulldogs skipper Andrew Ryan says Canterbury are closing in on the form they showed in the NRL last year despite their last-start loss to ... http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214708915/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Thu, 23 May 2013 03:00:49 -0400 http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214708915/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 "Happy Holidays" has a special meaning for California sailors, who will meet in Long Beach this weekend for the first of Alamitos Bay Yacht Club's annual celebrative events. The Memorial Day Regatta will be held Saturday and Sunday, featuring small towable but, in some cases, exceptionally fast boats. Last year's event, blessed by typical breeze of 11 to 15 knots both days, ... http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214708884/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Thu, 23 May 2013 02:41:53 -0400 http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214708884/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Laura Geitz will return for the Queensland Firebirds this weekend but her teammates' form could mean only a bench role for the Australian defender. The Firebirds skipper has missed her team's past two trans-Tasman netball championship fixtures following the sudden death of her father Ross. The second of those matches was a victory over the Melbourne Vixens - the first time the ... http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214708397/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Thu, 23 May 2013 02:38:31 -0400 http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214708397/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 the Marin Independent Journal he was taking his 38-foot vessel to San Francisco around 2 p.m. Monday when his daughter saw the unidentified man jump. They heard a Coast Guard radio call for a jumper in the water moments later and sailed toward the man after spotting him underneath a California Highway Patrol helicopter. Walecka, of Santa Cruz, said the man grabbed a life sling they threw ... http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214708691/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Thu, 23 May 2013 02:34:38 -0400 http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214708691/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 If you list an item on an online auction site with a reserve of one dollar, you have to be prepared to sell it for a dollar.That's the advice of the Commerce Commission after an Auckland car company was fined $42,000 for placing 7500 fake bids on its own items to raise the price.The Auto Co was banned from auction site Trade Me in July 2012 after the company noticed employees had set up fake ... http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214708472/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Thu, 23 May 2013 02:29:13 -0400 http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214708472/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Sailors Alex Maloney and Molly Meech have continued their impressive World Cup form by winning 49erFX gold in the final regatta in the south of France.There was a second medal for New Zealand at Hyeres, with Josh Junior taking bronze in the Finn dingy event.Maloney and Meech's result also gives them the overall series title for their class after their victory in Melbourne and second placing ... http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214708035/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Thu, 23 May 2013 01:11:38 -0400 http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214708035/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Xero has widened its annual loss, in line with its guidance, while doubling revenue as it expanded in Australia and built a business in the US.The online accounting systems provider reported a net loss of $14.4 million in the 12 months ended March 31, compared to a loss of $7.9m a year earlier.Operating revenue rose 102 per cent to $39 million.Xero shares have climbed from just 85 cents in May ... http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214708036/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Thu, 23 May 2013 01:11:36 -0400 http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214708036/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Team New Zealand managing director Grant Dalton says recommendations released by the America's Cup review committee are prudent and reasonable.The independent review of the regatta's operations and safety followed the death of British sailor Andrew Simpson earlier this month.Simpson was killed, and New Zealander Craig Monk injured, when Swedish challengers Artemis' AC72 capsized ... http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214707056/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:29:40 -0400 http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214707056/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Wests Tigers coach Mick Potter won't back down from his decision to bench No.1 playmaker Benji Marshall - but says he hopes he never has to do it again and wants the under-pressure star to be a Tiger for life. Potter still doesn't feel comfortable revealing the reasons behind starting last week's calamitous defeat to South Sydney with Marshall out of the starting lineup - only to ... http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214706414/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:21:51 -0400 http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214706414/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 A man's body was pulled from the water near Holiday Hill Marina in Anne Arundel County on Wednesday night, fire officials said, though a cause of death had yet to be determined. The fire department was called about a man in the water near the marina in Mayo about 8:10 p.m., and the man was pronounced dead at the scene, a county fire spokesman said. More information about the incident or ... http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214706227/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:12:39 -0400 http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214706227/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 More than half the public submissions on rebuilding Christchurch's famous cathedral want the more contemporary and modern replacement, the Anglican church says.It has released the results of a month-long public consultation on three options identified to replace the central city icon, which was nearly totally destroyed by the February 2011 earthquake.A full restoration is estimated to cost ... http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214707105/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:01:54 -0400 http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214707105/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 The 35-year-old actor - who is best known for playing John Connor alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger in the action sequel - was found hiding in a nearby property when the cops arrived on the scene just before 7pm.He was released on Saturday (18.05.13) after being held on $100,000 bail.Edward has had several similar run-ins with the law in the past pertaining to both his ex-wife and his ... http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214707104/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:01:54 -0400 http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214707104/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 The 'Baby' hitmaker and the 'Come & Get It' singer appear to have patched things up since their split in the New Year and are expected to go public at the annual music awards in Las Vegas on Sunday ... http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214707107/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:01:53 -0400 http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214707107/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 TMZ claims Mark immediately reported the threats to the LAPD, who are currently investigating the matter. It is not yet known what specific comments were made.Mark represented the 'With You' singer during his own police ordeal in 2009, when he was arrested for assaulting his on-off girlfriend Rihanna.Chris, 24, is still on probation for the incident, and was accused in February not ... http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214707106/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:01:53 -0400 http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214707106/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 The 'Desperate Housewives' star accidentally revealed much more than she bargained for while walking the red carpet at the 'Jimmy P. (Psychotherapy Of A Plains Indian)' film screening on Saturday ... http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214705931/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Wed, 22 May 2013 22:51:44 -0400 http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214705931/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Conservation group Forest & Bird and the Greens have slammed the government's decision to allow an Australian company to develop a new open-cast coal mine on conservation land near Westport in exchange for $22 million.Conservation Minister Nick Smith, who went to the Denniston Plateau on Thursday to announce the deal, says it is the largest ever compensation package negotiated by his ... http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214705941/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Wed, 22 May 2013 22:51:44 -0400 http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214705941/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Don't get mad, get even.Rugby league coaching great Graham Lowe has that simple message for top New Zealand coaches who might be miffed at the spate of Australians landing plum jobs on this side of the Tasman Sea.Newly appointed Silver Ferns netball assistant coach Vicki Wilson joins cricket high performance boss John Buchanan, Warriors rugby league coach Matthew Elliott and national hockey ... http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214705943/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Wed, 22 May 2013 22:51:43 -0400 http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214705943/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Police rushed to the socialite's Los Angeles mansion, but the only sign of life they found were her pet pooches tearing around the house, according to TMZ.When the 32-year-old star arrived home, she was shocked to discover police cars surrounding her house. The incident, which took place last weekend, was almost identical to a joke played on Paris two months ago.The report comes just after ... http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214705942/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Wed, 22 May 2013 22:51:43 -0400 http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214705942/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Structural reviews of AC72 boats and wings, a 10-knot lower wind limit and enhanced sailor safety equipment are among the 37 recommendations issued today to increase safety during this year's America's Cup 2013 America's Cup. The recommendations were presented by regatta director Iain Murray at a meeting with the four competing teams in San Francisco today, following the review ... http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214704355/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Wed, 22 May 2013 21:54:54 -0400 http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214704355/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Former Wellington Phoenix striker Chris Greenacre has been named the club's assistant coach for a second A-League season.Englishman Greenacre has been retained to work under newly appointed head coach Ernie Merrick for the 2013-14 campaign.The 35-year-old assisted former coach Ricki Herbert last season and took over the top role for the bottom-placed club's last six games when Herbert ... http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214704966/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Wed, 22 May 2013 21:41:05 -0400 http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214704966/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Former Dominion Finance director Robert Barry Whale has admitted misleading investors of Dominion Finance, which owed more than $175m when it ... http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214704993/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Wed, 22 May 2013 21:41:04 -0400 http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214704993/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 There was no sign of the fashion designer's usual poker face as she choked back sobs while watching her husband play his last game for French team Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) at the Parc des Princes in Paris on ... http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214704967/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Wed, 22 May 2013 21:41:04 -0400 http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214704967/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 After weeks of speculation, the pair are said to be signing a deal this weekend to sit alongside Simon Cowell and Demi Lovato on the judging panel for the programme's third season. They would replace departing judges Britney Spears and L.A. Reid.Kelly is no stranger to reality shows, having been a judge on 'The X Factor' UK in 2011, while Paulina coached for 'The Voice' ... http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214704994/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Wed, 22 May 2013 21:41:03 -0400 http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214704994/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 South Sydney enforcer Ben Te'o will remain in contention for State of Origin selection until investigations into assault allegations against him are completed. A Brisbane woman has alleged Te'o punched her in the face, fracturing her eye socket last month, a claim Te'o has vehemently denied. The woman's version of the assault at Brisbane player Corey Norman's Ashgrove ... http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214703260/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Wed, 22 May 2013 20:52:23 -0400 http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214703260/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 The actor-and-screenwriter could be getting married to Jennifer Aniston sooner than expected after it emerged he was at a stag party in the Big Apple last ... http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214703914/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Wed, 22 May 2013 20:32:13 -0400 http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214703914/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Parents of Phillipstown School students won't have to send their children elsewhere if the government is true to its word about listening to the communities, the school's principal Tony Simpson says.The government wants the decile one school in Christchurch to merge with Woolston School on the Linwood College site because of property costs arising from the 2011 earthquake and the ... http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214703915/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Wed, 22 May 2013 20:32:12 -0400 http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214703915/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 The head of Artemis Racing says his team will compete in the America's Cup only if conditions are deemed safe on wind-raked San Francisco Bay this summer. Photo / AP The head of Artemis Racing says his team will compete in the America's Cup only if conditions are deemed safe on wind-raked San Francisco Bay this summer. Artemis chief executive Paul Cayard posted his comments ... http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214702881/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Wed, 22 May 2013 19:47:09 -0400 http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214702881/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 The Crusaders have matched the Chiefs in losing their first-choice tighthead prop to injury ahead of Friday's crucial Super Rugby match in Hamilton.Powerhouse All Black Owen Franks has been ruled out with a hamstring injury and has been replaced by Nepo Laulala. Joe Moody remains the reserve prop.Franks suffered the injury during the three-day All Blacks training camp in Mt Maunganui, ... http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214702873/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Wed, 22 May 2013 19:23:55 -0400 http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214702873/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 The 'Always' hitmaker - who has children Stephanie, 19, Jesse James, 18, Jacob, 11, and Romeo, nine, with wife Dorothea - insists he is not a "perfect" husband, but he isn't interested in sleeping with anyone behind his spouse of 24 years' ... http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214702874/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Wed, 22 May 2013 19:23:54 -0400 http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214702874/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Rakon, which makes crystal oscillators used in smart phones and navigation systems, has plunged deeper into the red after writing down the value of its Chinese and New Zealand units.The Auckland-based company made a loss of $32.8 million, or 17.1 cents per share, in the 12 months ended March 31, from a loss of $420,000, or 0.2 cents, a year earlier, it said in a statement.Earnings before ... http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214702882/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Wed, 22 May 2013 19:23:54 -0400 http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214702882/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Comvita, which produces health products from manuka honey and olive leaves, posted a 10 per cent decline in full-year profit, beating its own guidance as it coped with a shortage of honey and higher costs.Net profit fell to $7.37 million, or 24.52 cents a share, from $8.2m, or 27.85 cents, a year earlier, the Te Puke-based company said in a statement on Thursday.Sales rose 8 per cent to a record ... http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214702875/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Wed, 22 May 2013 19:23:54 -0400 http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214702875/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 A source told The Daily Star newspaper: "Harry loves everything to be neat and tidy. He's fixated with keeping the tour bus clean."He went to a supermarket and bought a ton of cleaning products as he didn't think the bus was clean enough."Everyone has their own quirky habits, but we all call him Mrs. Mop."Harry, 19, has even banned outdoor footwear from being worn in ... http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214702883/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Wed, 22 May 2013 19:23:53 -0400 http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214702883/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Regional Development Minister Brendon Grylls says the Department of Health and BHP Billiton are using the perceived health risks of iron ore dust to thwart development in Port Hedland.The Port Hedland council was last night due to approve a rezoning to allow high-density development on the waterfront, which will complement a new marina.The rezoning has received objections from the Department of ... http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214700502/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Wed, 22 May 2013 18:25:34 -0400 http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214700502/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 The man accused of the brutal 2008 murder of Christchurch prostitute Mellory Manning is unlikely to stand trial this year.Mauha Fawcett, 24, appeared in the High Court at Christchurch on Thursday, where proceedings were put off for another pre-trial conference in October.Fawcett's lawyer Craig Ruane told NZ Newswire it was unlikely a trial would go ahead this year.Fawcett has been in custody ... http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214701567/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Wed, 22 May 2013 18:15:37 -0400 http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214701567/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Now an adult, his rocker father has admitted he has become "closer" to his son because of exchanging women in their lives.Speaking to The Sunday Times Magazine, Lemmy said: "I've been part of Paul's life since he was a kid. I'm not sure how you know if you're a good dad but I think I'm OK."We've swapped girlfriends a couple of times. That ... http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214701568/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Wed, 22 May 2013 18:15:35 -0400 http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214701568/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Olympic gold medalists Jo Aleh and Olivia Powrie have clocked up two more race wins on day two of the Champions Sailing Cup in The Netherlands.Aleh and Powrie have now won four out of the five races in the 470 class.Men's 470 pair Paul Snow-Hansen and Dan Willcox have had two third places, to be third overall.In bitter conditions, Andy Maloney has had a win and 3rd place finish to rocket up ... http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214700170/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Wed, 22 May 2013 17:29:21 -0400 http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214700170/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 THE New Zealand dollar fell after US Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke said the central bank may taper monthly bond purchases if it's confident of sustained gains in the ... http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214699443/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Wed, 22 May 2013 17:23:30 -0400 http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214699443/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Korea have beaten New Zealand 4-0 in their men's international hockey series in Auckland after winning the sixth and final Test 2-1.The visitors handled wet conditions on Wednesday well, scoring the only goal of the first half through Nam Young Lee and finding a winner via Hyun Woo Nam after New Zealand had equalised soon after halftime with a goal to Stephen Jenness.Coach Colin Batch says ... http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214699446/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Wed, 22 May 2013 17:15:48 -0400 http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214699446/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 He said: "Of course they're nice kids - but my four year old always tries to punch me in the nuts."Sometimes he gets me when I'm not looking and it really hurts."Then again, when I see him, I can't help but laugh and that's the best medicine. Everyone should laugh and smile a bit more."Mark recently found himself in trouble with his wife when she discovered ... http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214700155/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Wed, 22 May 2013 17:05:42 -0400 http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214700155/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Former prime minister Helen Clark has climbed to 21st on Forbes magazine's list of the world's most powerful women.Miss Clark, 63, was ranked 34th in 2012 and 50th in 2011 on the list, which ranks influential women in global politics, business, media, entertainment, technology and not-for-profits based on their "money, media presence and impact".German Chancellor Angela Merkel ... http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214700156/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Wed, 22 May 2013 17:05:41 -0400 http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214700156/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Jessie explained: "My nan, ever since I can remember, has had long pointy nails. And she loves green. Everything [she has] is green - her bathroom, her clothes. If she could have green hair, she would. She's obsessed with green."She saw me on 'The Voice' with green nails, and she said to me, 'I want them'. She definitely gave me a love of long nails."While ... http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214700154/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Wed, 22 May 2013 17:05:41 -0400 http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214700154/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Eight rich New Zealanders are among hundreds of people queuing globally for space travel on Virgin's world-first commercial space service.Tickets cost more than $234,000 per person, and eight Kiwis have spent more than $1.8 million combined on tickets at House of Travel, which is a partner for the service.The travel company expects New Zealanders' interest in the rocket-powered flights ... http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214700157/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Wed, 22 May 2013 17:05:40 -0400 http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214700157/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Ozzy, 64, was seen planting a kiss on his wife's cheek as Kelly looked on in delight at her loved up parents who had been living apart because of Ozzy's relapse into drink and drug abuse.The 'Fashion Police' star also gave an indication her mother and father's relationship is back on track in a Twitter post from the event which showed Sharon hiding under a blanket.Kelly ... http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214700171/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Wed, 22 May 2013 17:05:39 -0400 http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214700171/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 More than a third of Kiwi adults will be braving the cold in their home this winter, unable to afford heating.That's according to a survey of 2060 electricity consumers, which found young adults and women are most likely to be going without heating.The Canstar Blue customer satisfaction survey found 36 per cent of respondents can't afford adequate heating in winter, including 45 per ... http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214698788/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Wed, 22 May 2013 15:55:23 -0400 http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214698788/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Black Caps wicketkeeper BJ Watling's has failed a fitness Test, handing the gloves to captain Brendon McCullum and opening the door for Martin ... http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214698789/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Wed, 22 May 2013 15:55:22 -0400 http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214698789/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 The pre-trial hearing for the former Napier city councillor charged with murdering his wife in Canada has been adjourned until next month.The hearing for Peter Beckett, 56, was scheduled for this week but was put off until June 11, a Salmon Arm Court spokeswoman told NZ Newswire.The pre-trial hearing is expected to last three to four days and Canadian law prohibits media reporting on it.The case ... http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214698801/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Wed, 22 May 2013 15:55:21 -0400 http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214698801/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Zespri says it should have more rigorously investigated staff concerns about a dual invoicing scam in China, but it isn't admitting any role in the ... http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214698791/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Wed, 22 May 2013 15:55:21 -0400 http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214698791/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Leona describes her mother Maria as a "hero" for her providing her with a wonderful home and giving her a sense of family unity.Leona said: "My mum is a hero to me, that's given me a very strong sense of family loyalty to those I trust. I will definitely adopt children. I'm not sure if I want my own."The 28-year-old is a strict vegetarian and a campaigner for animals ... http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214698802/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Wed, 22 May 2013 15:55:19 -0400 http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214698802/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 FUNERAL: Andrew Simpson OLYMPIC sailing legend Andrew Simpson's funeral will be held on May 31 in Sherborne, it has been announced. A service at Sherborne Abbey in Dorset on 31 May will be followed by a reception at the town's castle. The 36-year-old died when his catamaran overturned during training for the America's Cup in San Francisco Bay earlier this month. ... http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214697326/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Wed, 22 May 2013 15:06:28 -0400 http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214697326/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Wallabies great Andrew Slack believes Robbie Deans should be honest and explain that Quade Cooper's controversial omission from his Test squad is due to last year's "toxic" outburst.And Slack warned the under-pressure Wallabies coach that he quickly needed to forgive and forget if he wanted to beat the British and Irish Lions - and hold onto his job.Australia's 1984 Grand ... http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214697328/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Wed, 22 May 2013 14:43:22 -0400 http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214697328/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 The 'Harry Potter' actor - who gave up alcohol in 2010 after drinking to excess while filming the latter half of the eight-film wizard saga - often finds he emotionally "provokes" intoxicated fans into revealing their troubles and believes it is his celebrity status which makes people so open and honest towards ... http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214697327/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Wed, 22 May 2013 14:43:22 -0400 http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214697327/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 The principal of a high school in the Chicago suburbs said he wants to permanently display a sailboat dropped in the school's pond as a senior ... http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214694681/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Wed, 22 May 2013 13:36:29 -0400 http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214694681/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Olympic champions Jo Aleh and Olivia Powrie extended their lead in the women's 470 fleet in the Delta Lloyd sailing regatta in the Netherlands overnight (NZT). The pair clocked up two more race wins in the relatively small but very international fleet of just 13 boats to take a four-point lead as the qualification series wraps up and the regatta moves into two days of finals ahead of Saturday's ... http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214704338/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Wed, 22 May 2013 13:30:15 -0400 http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214704338/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Four Turkish nationals each received 90 years in prison for serving tainted alcohol to a group of Russian tourists, killing five of them, officials said. A group of approximately 60 Russian tourists were visiting the Turkish Aegean resort of Bodrum in May 2011, when 21 of them fell ill from ingesting the bootlegged alcohol on a yacht tour. Five of them, all tour guides, died from poisoning. ... http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214690003/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Wed, 22 May 2013 09:55:29 -0400 http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214690003/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Two enormous carbon rigs are being built at a new UK company. David Glenn visited Portchester to look at the impressive Magma Structures ... http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214689296/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5 Wed, 22 May 2013 09:19:54 -0400 http://www.perthherald.com/index.php/sid/214689296/scat/3552ca5ec73267b5