Top Stories: London, December 25 : The reported 88,000-pound bill for Prince William's forthcoming three-day visit to New Zealand has sparked outrage. ANI Fri, 25 Dec 2009 05:10:07 -0500London, Dec 25 : Auckland FC's goalkeeper Paul Gothard could not control the urge to urinate and ended up taking a leak on the pitch itself. ANI Fri, 25 Dec 2009 03:20:14 -0500A woman has been flown to Nelson Hospital following a truck crash in Buller this morning. The truck left the road near Owen River, 17km north of Murchison, on State Highway 6 about 5.30am, said I... Stuff Fri, 25 Dec 2009 14:12:16 -0500The wounded policeman who walked into a hail of bullets in South Auckland cannot move without pain but is vowing he will not quit. Jeremy Snow, 28, was shot four times without warning, in his leg... Stuff Fri, 25 Dec 2009 14:12:14 -0500The Returned Services Association is furious after learning a group of historical military enthusiasts dressed up in Nazi uniforms at a function last month. Photographs of the Military Re-enactme... Stuff Fri, 25 Dec 2009 14:12:12 -0500It took 26 years, but being proposed to in front of family made it a cracker Christmas Day to remember for Solosolo Lemusu. Partner Lemalu-Pule Kini used a "secret Santa" gift-giving to spring th... Stuff Fri, 25 Dec 2009 14:12:11 -0500LONGTIME STAMPING GROUND: Castlepoint Racing Club steward Anders Crofoot with the club's private stamp issue. The horse races at the beach date back to 1872. Stuff Fri, 25 Dec 2009 14:12:10 -0500Two New Zealanders are in trouble in India, after allegedly being caught with cannabis. They were arrested in Bhuntar - an area well-known for marijuana cultivation. Newstalk ZB Fri, 25 Dec 2009 14:09:15 -0500Mr Slater is facing five charges over comments on his Whaleoil blog, which police say gave enough clues to identify people involved in high-profile sex offence cases. He is due to appear in the Auckla... Newstalk ZB Fri, 25 Dec 2009 14:09:14 -0500Wednesday, 30 April 2008, 3:05 pm Press Release: Gordon Copeland Wednesday, 30th April 2008MP calls for ban on Grand Theft Auto 4Independent MP Gordon Copeland today confirmed that he would li... Scoop Fri, 25 Dec 2009 13:33:08 -0500‘Kids are unbeatable’ is the message from The Body Shop as it begins an instore campaign for the full repeal of Section 59 of the Crimes Act 1961. Outlets throughout the country will ... Scoop Fri, 25 Dec 2009 13:33:05 -0500Shoppers made a record number of electronic transactions on Christmas Eve and retailers are expecting another heavy spend up as the Boxing Day sales continue over the weekend.Paymark, which processes ... National Business Review Fri, 25 Dec 2009 13:31:34 -0500Japanese drinks giants Kirin Holdings and Suntory are close to reaching merger terms, creating one of the world’s largest beverage and food companies. A merger would have huge implications for N... National Business Review Fri, 25 Dec 2009 13:31:33 -0500A Treasury research report has found concern about household debt levels is overdone.Trends in household debt between 2002 and 2007 have raised some questions about whether there is a "debt probl... National Business Review Fri, 25 Dec 2009 13:31:31 -0500Matariki Forests has signed an agreement with Phaunos Timber Fund for a $167 million investment in the Matariki Forestry Group, subject to Overseas Investment Office approval.Matariki Forests owns the... National Business Review Fri, 25 Dec 2009 13:31:29 -0500Members of the Military Re-enactment Society donned SS uniforms for a private dinner in Cambridge last month. Nazi flags hung from the walls, and members wore swastika armbands to complete their garb.... Newstalk ZB Fri, 25 Dec 2009 12:44:38 -0500The invasive algae has devastated many South Island rivers. Also known as "rock snot", Didymo turns the water brown and makes it unpleasant to swim in, and also spoils lakes and rivers for fishing and... Newstalk ZB Fri, 25 Dec 2009 12:44:35 -0500Doubts have been raised against the use of New Zealand taxpayers' money to fly the British royal to open the country's new Supreme Court next month. The amount could have paid for seven hip operations... New Kerala Fri, 25 Dec 2009 12:44:30 -0500The new chief financial officer at General Motors will receive a salary of US$750,000 ($1.06 million) next year, but he'll get up to another US$5.45 million in stock starting in 2012 if GM successfull... New Zealand Herald Fri, 25 Dec 2009 12:32:38 -0500There is much mirth to be enjoyed in a year's reflection and a look ahead at the sport to be had in the future. The Prime Minister smiles and sails on, changing tack with the wind. He has this non-po... New Zealand Herald Fri, 25 Dec 2009 12:32:27 -0500At this time of the year I finally get past my Christmas guilts and get down to answering the late flood of Season's Greetings (helped along by a glass or two of New Zealand's finest wines) ... Extra... New Zealand Herald Fri, 25 Dec 2009 12:32:25 -0500Officials who fought the four big foreign-owned banks over $2 billion in disputed taxes can be forgiven for blowing their own trumpets this week. They had a resounding victory, announced late on the n... New Zealand Herald Fri, 25 Dec 2009 12:32:23 -0500A horror start to the holiday period on the roads left seven people dead and many families grieving instead of celebrating. Police are pleading with motorists to drive carefully to avoid more dea... Stuff Fri, 25 Dec 2009 11:25:21 -0500The Government's tax avoidance deal struck with the four big Australian-owned banks has cost New Zealand at least $589 million. In a surprise late-night announcement before the Christmas holiday,... Stuff Fri, 25 Dec 2009 11:25:20 -0500As constable Jeremy Snow lay bleeding heavily in a driveway from gunshot wounds, the image of two colleagues shot dead in the line of duty flashed through his mind. The rookie cop spent Christmas... Stuff Fri, 25 Dec 2009 11:25:20 -0500Pan-Maori investor the Hautaki Trust is to reduce its shareholding in new mobile phone company 2degrees after failing to raise enough capital to sustain its 20 per cent stake. Trust director and ... Stuff Fri, 25 Dec 2009 11:25:19 -0500A member of Tainui's executive board has been stood down in a bid to stop information being leaked to the media. Sonny Wilson was dismissed from his role as a Te Arataura board member on Wednesda... Stuff Fri, 25 Dec 2009 11:25:19 -0500Reserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard has ways of keeping a lid on details of his mythical double life as a "beer-swilling bogan tough dude". He just buys all the copies of the spoof book New Zealan... Stuff Fri, 25 Dec 2009 11:25:18 -0500Generous readers have come to the aid of the Christchurch mother fighting cancer whose request for a special grant to buy clothes for her baby was rejected. Bonnie Avery, 20, was refused a specia... Stuff Fri, 25 Dec 2009 11:25:18 -0500Potential conflict of interest between NZX's regulatory and commercial functions is highlighted in the annual review of sharemarket operator NZX by the Securities Commission. NZX gets a good repo... Stuff Fri, 25 Dec 2009 11:25:16 -0500A Hamilton pensioner is on a crusade to save the life of an impounded dog on death row because of its breed. Ross Penn rang dog control at Hamilton City Council on Sunday after the young bitch fo... Stuff Fri, 25 Dec 2009 11:25:16 -0500Homeless men Ricky Gibbs (21) and Kallum Hamilton (18) spend their nights in the city mission when there are beds available and their days on the streets around Christchurch. Here Ricky grabs his crut... Stuff Fri, 25 Dec 2009 11:25:15 -0500Syft Technologies has cancelled a meeting to appoint a new chief executive who would have injected much-needed capital into the company. The Christchurch firm was to hold a special meeting this w... Stuff Fri, 25 Dec 2009 11:25:14 -0500Relevant offers Stella McLean arrived with impeccable timing. She was born at 1.03am on Christmas Day and by midday baby and mother were on their way to "nanny's" for Christmas. ... Stuff Fri, 25 Dec 2009 11:25:13 -0500Smith City Group made a first-half profit after tax of $1.018 million but sales revenue also fell 6.2 per cent on last year amid "soft" consumer confidence. When a $1.059m paper loss on foreign c... Stuff Fri, 25 Dec 2009 11:25:11 -0500Two women out for a Christmas paddle had to be rescued by a police launch after their kayaks overturned 100 metres offshore from Wellington's Island Bay. Neither was hurt, but they were distresse... Stuff Fri, 25 Dec 2009 11:25:11 -0500KiwiSaver continues to dominate the New Zealand "ma-and-pa" investment scene, with the voluntary savings scheme the only investment category to score positive net fund flows for money managers in the ... Stuff Fri, 25 Dec 2009 11:25:09 -0500Biotechnology company Botry-Zen owes a total of $2.2 million to secured and unsecured creditors, says its receiver WHK. The Dunedin-based NZAX-listed business called in the receivers on Wednesday... Stuff Fri, 25 Dec 2009 11:25:07 -0500An 86-year-old victim of a vicious street mugging is disgusted her alleged attacker has received name suppression out of consideration for his 90-year-old grandmother. Patricia Burrows was releas... Stuff Fri, 25 Dec 2009 11:25:07 -0500Australia's corporate regulator is licking its wounds and Fortescue Metals Group founder Andrew Forrest is celebrating after ASIC's third failed trial in just over a month. The trial could have l... Stuff Fri, 25 Dec 2009 11:25:05 -0500The woman dubbed a human crime wave vows she is clean of drugs and has kept out of trouble with the law since being kicked out of Australia. In an exclusive interview with The Dominion Post, her ... Stuff Fri, 25 Dec 2009 11:25:05 -0500It's said to be the thought that counts, but today shoppers throughout New Zealand are thinking about swapping gifts for something they really want, or blitzing the Boxing Day sales. Retailers ar... Stuff Fri, 25 Dec 2009 11:25:04 -0500A Contiki bus driver has been hailed a Christmas Eve hero by police after he drove his bus off the road to avoid a potentially fatal head-on crash near Te Anau. Bus driver Mike Rodgers said he wa... Stuff Fri, 25 Dec 2009 11:25:04 -0500Two struggling restaurant owners have been jailed for four years for firebombing their own business to claim the insurance. The huge blast narrowly missed a man walking in the street. Kurdish immigr... New Zealand Herald Fri, 25 Dec 2009 11:09:40 -0500Shrink A band of historical military enthusiasts dressing up as the personal Nazi bodyguards of Adolf Hitler have been branded ignorant and offensive by the RSA. The Weekend Herald has obtained phot... New Zealand Herald Fri, 25 Dec 2009 11:09:36 -0500Two of the best months recorded on New Zealand roads have given officials hope that there will be fewer than 400 deaths this year. With just five days left of 2009, the toll for the year stood yester... New Zealand Herald Fri, 25 Dec 2009 11:09:35 -0500A thresher shark came within metres of swimmers, one of many sightings which have prompted lifeguards at holiday hotspots to urge caution. Sharks have been seen at Bay of Plenty and northern beaches,... New Zealand Herald Fri, 25 Dec 2009 11:09:33 -0500Shrink For nzherald.co.nz readers, word of a tsunami off Samoa was the biggest single reason to race to the internet to check for latest updates in 2009. Live coverage of the... New Zealand Herald Fri, 25 Dec 2009 11:09:30 -0500Shrink The home Sir Edmund Hillary built for his family was his private sanctuary for 50 years, but it created public debate when it was sold in March. Sir Edmund and Lady Hillary's neighbour, multi... New Zealand Herald Fri, 25 Dec 2009 11:09:28 -0500Shrink New Zealanders could not have asked for better weather to celebrate a Kiwi Christmas - and more sun is headed our way. The beach was the perfect place to be as temperatures soared yesterday. ... New Zealand Herald Fri, 25 Dec 2009 11:09:27 -0500Shrink Vector Arena was decked out with festive lights and decorations for Auckland City Mission's annual Christmas dinner. More than 1400 people tucked into a lunchtime feast of turkey, ham, roast v... New Zealand Herald Fri, 25 Dec 2009 11:09:25 -0500There is much mirth to be enjoyed in a year's reflection and a look ahead at the sport to be had in the future. The Prime Minister smiles and sails on, changing tack with the wind. He has this non-po... New Zealand Herald Fri, 25 Dec 2009 11:09:24 -0500The SPCA says around 80 animals a day will arrive at its Mangere Animal Village between Christmas Day and the second week of January. SPCA executive director Bob Kerridge said it was the busiest time... New Zealand Herald Fri, 25 Dec 2009 11:09:23 -0500Police have ticketed a 73-year-old woman caught speeding at 130km/h yesterday. Another Wellington motorist was caught driving at 139km/h and a number of others were also ticketed for speeding, said I... New Zealand Herald Fri, 25 Dec 2009 11:09:20 -0500Police have ticketed a 73-year-old woman caught speeding at 130km/h yesterday. Another Wellington motorist was caught driving at 139km/h and a number of others were also ticketed for speeding, said I... New Zealand Herald Fri, 25 Dec 2009 11:09:20 -0500The French Film Festival 2010Sponsored by TefalAuckland, Rialto Cinema, February 10 – 18Wellington, Embassy Theatre, February 17 – 25Christchurch, Rialto Cinema, February 23 – 28The ... National Business Review Fri, 25 Dec 2009 04:02:26 -0500The Queen recognised the service of Commonwealth soldiers in Afghanistan in her annual Christmas message today. More than 13,000 soldiers from the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand a... Stuff Fri, 25 Dec 2009 03:25:39 -0500Eight time New Zealand Ironman champion Cameron Brown is hoping his latest injury does not bring an end to his career.Brown is unlikely to compete in next month's Port of Tauranga Half Ironman, becaus... NZ City Fri, 25 Dec 2009 02:27:10 -0500Police nabbed a thief as he was getting away with Xmas toy sacks stolen in Christchurch.At three o'clock this morning a family visiting Christchurch were woken when they heard burglars taking off with... NZ City Fri, 25 Dec 2009 02:27:09 -0500They got caught in a rip near the patrolled area at Midway Beach in the city about five o'clock. They were about 120 metres offshore, and a nearby tourist supported them until regional lifeguards in ... Newstalk ZB Fri, 25 Dec 2009 02:03:28 -0500At three o'clock this morning a family visiting Christchurch were woken when they heard burglars taking off with their recently-filled Santa sacks, in the family car. The family, including two girls ... Newstalk ZB Fri, 25 Dec 2009 02:03:28 -0500The holiday road toll stands at one tonight with the death of 31-year-old man in Waikato early today. The man, from Ngaruawahia, was thrown from his car after it clipped a guardrail, crossed the ... Stuff Fri, 25 Dec 2009 00:47:45 -0500Thousands of New Zealanders sat down to a Christmas meal today organised by volunteers across the country. About 2000 people gathered at Auckland's Vector Arena for Christmas lunch organised by A... Stuff Fri, 25 Dec 2009 00:47:43 -0500Thursday, 16 October 2003, 5:17 pm Press Release: New Zealand Government Media Statement 16 October 2003Hon Jim SuttonMinister of Agriculture Ian RobbChairman, Primary Industries CouncilHon Pe... Scoop Fri, 25 Dec 2009 00:07:13 -0500Friday, 29 August 2003, 9:54 am Press Release: Environmental Defence Society Greenhouse gas emissions not on target says EDS The government's failure to tax methane emissions from animals may ... Scoop Fri, 25 Dec 2009 00:07:12 -0500All Whites and Blackburn skipper Ryan Nelsen is taking it easy over the Christmas break.Nelsen says he is lucky to be given the day off this year by manager Sam Allardyce but will not be able to enjoy... NZ City Thu, 24 Dec 2009 23:49:27 -0500Hamilton International Airport is angry Customs is demanding the airport pay for its services.Chief executive Chris Doak is refusing to pay a $120,000 invoice sent by Customs, saying ongoing invoices ... NZ City Thu, 24 Dec 2009 23:49:26 -0500It is early morning there and junior ranks have been given the day off. Corporal Lindsay Meki says they had a special service last night, where many of them got in touch with family back here. She s... Newstalk ZB Thu, 24 Dec 2009 23:22:14 -0500Sergeant Floyd Pratt says they have arrested a man in relation to an incident of family violence involving a firearm and a knife. The 50-year-old will face several charges including assault, possessi... Newstalk ZB Thu, 24 Dec 2009 23:22:12 -0500A who's who of international ocean racing will line-up for the start of the Sydney to Hobart yacht race tomorrow.Four time winner Wild Oats and kiwi maxi Alfa Romeo are expected to go head-to-head for... NZ City Thu, 24 Dec 2009 22:27:53 -0500Community spirit seems alive and well in Dunedin this Christmas.The Church of Christ Community is once again preparing for its annual Christmas lunch. It is the 21st time the church has hosted an even... NZ City Thu, 24 Dec 2009 22:27:52 -0500Across the Tasman, dozens of firefighters are battling two blazes in the Blue Mountains.They are burning in a remote area and not yet threatening any houses.Meanwhile 100 emergency volunteers are on s... NZ City Thu, 24 Dec 2009 22:27:48 -0500Armed police arrested a man after they were called to a family violence incident in the eastern Bay of Plenty town of Matata today. Whakatane and Eastern Bay police, along with the Tauranga armed... Stuff Thu, 24 Dec 2009 22:00:21 -0500It is Burma the elephant's first Christmas without her friend Kashin. The much-loved 40-year-old was put down earlier this year after her chronic arthritis and foot abscesses became to much to bear. ... Newstalk ZB Thu, 24 Dec 2009 21:57:03 -0500Two cash-strapped restaurant owners have been jailed for four years for fire-bombing their business to claim the insurance. The massive blast narrowly missed a man walking in the street. Kur... Stuff Thu, 24 Dec 2009 20:28:44 -0500Monday, 10 November 2003, 10:41 am Press Release: New Zealand Life Sciences Network No biosecurity risk in GE pine trees trial – FRIForest Research scientists are to tell the Ministry of... Scoop Thu, 24 Dec 2009 19:49:02 -0500Thursday, 21 August 2003, 10:05 am Press Release: Internet NZ InternetNZ announces successful bidder for DomainzFollowing ratification by the InternetNZ Council, President Keith Davidson annou... Scoop Thu, 24 Dec 2009 19:49:00 -0500Officers in Wellington say they are putting extra focus onto poor driving today, and speeding. Highway Patrol staff say they have seen people travelling at excessive speeds in and around the city. One... Newstalk ZB Thu, 24 Dec 2009 19:02:35 -0500Brown is unlikely to compete in next month's Port of Tauranga Half Ironman, because of a calf injury which has prevented him from running for almost three months. Brown says he has had problems with ... Newstalk ZB Thu, 24 Dec 2009 19:02:32 -0500New Zealand troops are deployed on 14 peacekeeping operations, UN missions and defence exercises. It means they're performing a massive variety of tasks including helping with research, reconstructio... Newstalk ZB Thu, 24 Dec 2009 19:02:31 -0500Thursday, 14 July 2005, 5:48 pm Press Release: New Zealand Government 14 July 20051000 More State Homes delivered---------------------------------The government has delivered on its goal of pr... Scoop Thu, 24 Dec 2009 18:25:21 -0500Friday, 4 July 2003, 1:12 pm Press Release: Broadcasting Standards Authority MEDIA STATEMENT 4 July 2003 Authority Releases Decision On 3 News Special Complaints Aspects of complaints about a ... Scoop Thu, 24 Dec 2009 18:25:18 -0500Sharemarkets in North America and Europe all ended the pre-Christmas trading period on cheery note for investors.Stocks on Wall Street rose to new highs for the year on as a bigger-than-expected drop ... National Business Review Thu, 24 Dec 2009 18:23:31 -0500Police are yet to decide whether a man who witnessed the shooting of a south Auckland officer will face charges.A 28 year-old has been charged with the attempted murder of constable Jeremy Snow, but D... NZ City Thu, 24 Dec 2009 18:07:06 -0500The chairman of the Auckland Regional Council is accusing Kiwirail of acting in bad faith, over its plans to demolish the Newmarket West rail station.A contractor tipped off the Council over plans get... NZ City Thu, 24 Dec 2009 18:07:04 -0500Lily Allen has been spotted wearing an engagement ring.The 24-year-old ‘Not Fair’ singer was seen enjoying a meal at London restaurant Quo Vadis with her boyfriend Sam Cooper, wearing a shining ba... NZ City Thu, 24 Dec 2009 18:07:04 -0500Some 550 Defence Force personal are spending today scattered across nine different countries.New Zealand troops are deployed on 14 peacekeeping operations, UN missions and defence exercises.It means t... NZ City Thu, 24 Dec 2009 18:07:02 -0500Eight time New Zealand Ironman champion Cameron Brown is hoping his latest injury does not bring an end to his career.Brown is unlikely to compete in next month's Port of Tauranga Half Ironman, becaus... NZ City Thu, 24 Dec 2009 18:07:01 -0500A speed-hungry Grandma has prompted a reminder to drivers from police - they are not taking Christmas Day off.Officers in Wellington say they are putting extra focus onto poor driving today, and speed... NZ City Thu, 24 Dec 2009 18:06:59 -0500The MetService has issued a severe weather warning for Fiordland and the Westland ranges as up to 150mm of rain is expected to fall over the weekend. Fiordland could expect a period of heavy rain... Stuff Thu, 24 Dec 2009 17:41:08 -0500US stocks rallied in a brief pre-holiday session, closing at 2009 highs, after data showing a drop in initial jobless claims and growth in durable goods orders suggested an economic recovery was picki... Stuff Thu, 24 Dec 2009 17:41:07 -0500Thursday, 30 March 2000, 10:08 am Press Release: Media release 30 March 2000For Immediate releaseEmployers Seek Facts on Employment Relations LegislationA series of seminars to help employers ... Scoop Thu, 24 Dec 2009 17:00:08 -0500Olaf the friendly troll missing from the Tararua town of Norsewood is back - battered, beheaded and splattered with bits of spaghetti. The 1.5 metre troll was returned earlier this week after bei... Stuff Thu, 24 Dec 2009 16:05:09 -0500Friday, 6 June 2003, 3:53 pm Press Release: New Zealand Government SUMMARY OF THE HEADS OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT AND TRANZ RAILThere are three main parts to the Heads of Agreement a... Scoop Thu, 24 Dec 2009 15:23:04 -0500 | 
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