John Key supports judge's hard line
The Prime Minister supports the strong message a Manukau District Court judge's sending to his community.
Thousands are marching through central Auckland, urging the Government to act on referenda. 02:40 pm
Questions are being raised over whether tougher sentences will have an effect on crime. 03:14 pm
A petition has launched calling on support for a commuter train between Hamilton and Auckland. 02:37 pm
The multi-million dollar Whangamata Marina is being officially opened today. 01:55 pm
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Thousands march up Queen St demanding referenda action
The organiser of this afternoon's "March for Democracy" through central Auckland says thousands have sent a strong message to the Government… November 21, 2009, 5:19 pm
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- Judge promises tougher sentences for 'sadistic' robbers November 21, 2009, 7:53 am
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Australia's Abood wins in Singapore
Australia's Matthew Abood set one of two new World Cup short-course best times at a Singapore meet, clocking 45.46 in the men's 100m freestyle.50 minutes ago
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Accusations fly in Wanganui port battle
Wanganui Mayor Michael Laws is accusing a company overseeing the city's port of running it down to the extent of creating a public health hazard. November 20, 2009, 6:08 pm
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China mine explosion kills 31, traps 78
BEIJING (Reuters) - At least 31 miners were killed and 78 remain trapped 500 meters (yards) underground following a gas blast at a mine in China, state media… 30 minutes ago
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Race to recreate Big Bang conditions reignited
ZURICH (Reuters) - After a year's delay, scientists at the world's biggest accelerator have restarted an experiment to recreate "Big Bang"… November 21, 2009, 11:09 pm
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Departing Oprah problem for TV stations
For more than two decades, Oprah Winfrey has been the inspirational, change-your-life champion who reigned over daytime television. November 21, 2009, 4:07 pm
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Italy collector finds Galileo's lost tooth, fingers
ROME (Reuters) - An art collector has found a tooth, thumb and finger of the renowned Italian scientist Galileo Galilei who died in the 17th century,… November 21, 2009, 6:14 am
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Phil Keoghan Starts with Christchurch i-SITE
Phil Keoghan, presenter of TVs The Amazing Race was back in his hometown Christchurch this week to meet staff in the i-SITE Visitor Centre and help launch a… November 19, 2009, 2:20 pm
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