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Two men go on trial for 2007 murder
Two 20-year-old men have gone on trial, charged with the 2007 murder of Aucklander Daryl Graydon.
November 23, 2009, 7:24 pm -
PM unlikely to meet democracy marchers
The Prime Minister is not particularly keen to meet with organisers of Saturday's march for democracy on Queen St in Auckland.
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Crown can appeal Gwaze acquittal
The Crown has been successful in a last ditch bid to fight the acquittal of George Gwaze, who was acquitted in May last year of the rape and murder of his niece Charlene Makaza in Christchurch.
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Cancer research looks at treatment choices of women
An Otago University researcher is investigating whether treatment choices made by rural women diagnosed with breast cancer can hurt their long term survival rate.
November 23, 2009, 8:04 pm -
Maori flag will fly at Premier House on Waitangi Day
A Maori flag will fly alongside the New Zealand flag at Premier House on Waitangi Day next year, Prime Minister John Key says.
November 23, 2009, 7:57 pm -
Key knows identity of entertainer with name suppression
Prime Minister John Key says he knows the name of the prominent entertainer who was granted permanent name suppression after admitting an indecent act involving a teenager.
November 23, 2009, 7:13 pm -
Three men in court in over murder of boy
A 14-year-old south Auckland cannabis dealer was killed by a strike on the head with a hammer after failing to make payments on an air-gun, a jury was told today.
November 23, 2009, 7:12 pm -
Family farms showing resilience in tough times
Some family farms may be coping better with the recession than their corporate counterparts because family members give up salary, regular hours of work and holidays.
November 23, 2009, 7:09 pm -
Film Archive plans new storage site
After running out of space for its 300,000 cans, reels and cassettes of video and film, the New Zealand Film Archive is launching a fundraising drive to build an international-standard coolstore to house its collection.
November 23, 2009, 6:50 pm -
Unemployment lower than forecast - Key
The number of people signing up for the dole has fallen for the seventh successive week, Prime Minister John Key said today.
November 23, 2009, 6:47 pm -
Deal seals emissions trading scheme in place for 2010
After years of debate New Zealand is set to have a working emissions trading scheme (ETS) in 2010.
November 23, 2009, 6:28 pm -
Murder accused refuses to handle weapon
An 18-year-old charged with murdering retired Opotiki school teacher John Rowe has refused to handle the walking staff she allegedly attacked him with.
November 23, 2009, 6:26 pm -
Iwi get to go to Copenhagen
Climate Change Minister Nick Smith says he is making no apologies for using taxpayers' money to send two Iwi Leadership Group members to the upcoming climate change talks in Copenhagen.
November 23, 2009, 6:24 pm -
Deal with IRB close to being signed - Key
An agreement with the International Rugby Board on local television coverage of the 2011 Rugby World Cup is expected to be signed this week, Prime Minister John Key says.
November 23, 2009, 6:02 pm -
Tension in court as man faces murder charge
Tension was high at Whakatane District Court today as two families were brought together -- and divided -- by the killing of aspiring Maori leader Hawea Vercoe early yesterday.
November 23, 2009, 6:00 pm -
Key heads to Trinidad, Tobago for Chogm
Prime Minister John Key heads to Trinidad and Tobago on Wednesday for the biennial Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting (Chogm).
November 23, 2009, 5:59 pm -
Crown wins leave to appeal in Gwaze case
The Crown has been granted leave to appeal at the Supreme Court to have a man retried over the rape and murder of his 10-year-old niece.
November 23, 2009, 5:58 pm -
Medsafe issues warning over internet herbal scam
Medicines regulator Medsafe has compiled a list of 65 overseas websites selling unapproved herbal medicines and is warning New Zealanders to steer clear of the potentially dangerous products.
November 23, 2009, 5:56 pm -
George Gwaze acquittal can be appealed
The Supreme Court is allowing the Crown to appeal the acquittal of George Gwaze.
November 23, 2009, 5:38 pm -
Weekend road crash victim named
Police have named a 40-year-old motorcyclist killed in a head-on collision at the weekend.
November 23, 2009, 5:36 pm
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