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Bids reach $277,000 on bed with house for free
With less than nine hours to go the top bid on a queen sized bed with a free grand old home and guesthouse attached in Westport has reached $277,000.
July 4, 2009, 10:00 am -
Weather causes treacherous driving conditions
The weather across the nation is making roads dangerous for travellers.
July 4, 2009, 1:32 pm -
Appeal planned for raw milk decision
Fonterra plans to appeal the Commerce Commission's latest ruling in its dispute with cheese companies.
July 4, 2009, 1:29 pm -
One person dead after Flatbush crash
Police are waiting for results from a post mortem which may provide information on a crash that killed a woman in south Auckland last night.
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Powhiri begins handover
The Minister for Treaty Negotiations says today's hand over of almost half a billion dollars of forestry assets provides a significant resource base for iwi in the central North Island.
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Formal handover of assets in Treelords deal today
The formal handover of more $500 million worth of forestry assets to eight central North Island iwi takes place this morning.
July 4, 2009, 10:53 am -
Government accused of ageism
Grey Power is accusing the Government of ageism.
July 4, 2009, 10:27 am -
Southern motorway closure
Auckland's Southern Motorway will be closed from 11 o'clock tonight until 8am tomorrow as construction continues on the interchange for the Manukau extension.
July 4, 2009, 10:23 am -
Almost three quarters of NZ doctors give out placebos
Almost 75 percent of New Zealand doctors admit they have prescribed placebo medications to patients, according to research.
July 4, 2009, 9:42 am -
Antarctica melting faster than expected
Antarctica is melting faster than expected , a conference was told earlier this week.
July 4, 2009, 9:42 am -
Christchurch teens get measles, more cases expected
Health officials are working to contain a measles outbreak in Christchurch.
July 4, 2009, 9:35 am -
Help for unemployed migrants
The Immigration Minister is being urged to look at the plight of migrants who have lost their jobs.
July 4, 2009, 9:26 am -
History's biggest treaty settlement
Iwi and the Crown are meeting this morning as almost half a billion dollars of forestry assets are handed over in Turangi.
July 4, 2009, 9:19 am -
Higher ACC levies for older cars?
The AA says many people will be penalised if the Government goes ahead with a plan to make the owners of older cars pay more in ACC levies.
July 4, 2009, 9:13 am -
Rain sweeps south
Wet weather will douse New Zealand from both ends this weekend. Allister Gorman from Metservice says most of the country will be affected by rain.
July 4, 2009, 9:08 am -
Snow keeps passes closed
Two South Island roads remain closed by snow this morning, but the Desert Road in the central North Island is open.
July 4, 2009, 8:14 am -
Millionaire businessman faces immigration charges
Auckland millionaire Yong Ming Yan, granted New Zealand citizenship in August last year despite officials' advice to decline his application, has been charged with making false declarations on immigration papers and using fake identities to get a passport.
July 4, 2009, 8:11 am -
Alcohol believed to be factor in fatal Flatbush crash
Alcohol is thought to have been a factor in a crash that killed a woman in south Auckland last night.
July 4, 2009, 8:09 am -
Pilot mediation scheme
The High Court in Auckland will be introducing a pilot scheme that will see private mediators undertake court-ordered mediation in some civil disputes.
July 4, 2009, 7:23 am -
Fatal Flat Bush crash
Police are contacting the next of kin of a person killed in a crash in Manukau City last night.
July 4, 2009, 7:10 am
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