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Dr Aloiamoa Anesi, chief medical officer at LBJ Tropical Medical Centre, said American Samoa's only hospital in October confirmed 62 cases and the territory's first two deaths of 2009 from the mosquito-borne disease. "This is a definite increase from September...

RP ladies place 9th; men�s bet 18th 11/09/2009 11:21 AM The Philippines� women�s team of Anya Tanpinco and Chihiro Ikeda saved the best on the final day, combining for a four-under-par 68 in the best ball format for a ninth...

A 21-year-old man and a 17-year-old female have been arrested after pellets, possibly from a shotgun, were allegedly fired from the couple's vehicle at the man as he drove his car along Ocean Street just before midday. Bullet fragments peppered...

According to reports, another year 12 student at the elite school threw the egg at the boy, hitting him in the left ear and perforating his eardrum. Roy Kelly, headmaster of Melbourne Grammar School, told Radio 3AW the school had...

THE New Zealand High Commission in Suva remains closed but people who require urgent visa assistance are being urged to call the office for details. A statement issued by the New Zealand High Commission today said visa applicants requiring urgent...

British Ambassador to Indonesia Martin Hatfull (left), US Ambassador Cameron R. Hume (second left), Sri Lankan Ambassador Nanda Mallawaarachchi (second right), Australian Ambassador Bill Farmer (right), together with envoys from other countries, participate in a ceremony at the Menteng Pulo...

Co-owner Kiri Elworthy says double the usual number of people came to enjoy the three day Wairarapa coastal walk during October, attributing the growth in business to publicity from their award win earlier this year. Enterprising Rural Women Award 2010...

We wanted to give local people the chance to experience the full three-hour Wilderness Safari which includes a spectacular jet boat ride, short bush walk and a backroad tour through the beautiful Paradise area,” said Dart River Jet Safaris manager...

For immediate release Trustees have elected Ann Hartley as the new Chair of ASB Community Trust. The former MP, Deputy Speaker and North Shore City Mayor, has been a Trustee of ASB Community Trust since 2008. She replaces Kevin Prime...

Philippines�United States Ambassador to the country Kristie Kenney will lead the American community and guests in honoring the services and sacrifices of American and Filipino veterans at the annual Veterans Day ceremony to be held at the Manila American Cemetery...