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Hunt continues for knife attacker
A man who stabbed two Hastings brothers and fatally stabbed a dog was still on the run tonight with police warning that he is considered dangerous and should not be approached.
September 28, 2009, 4:11 pm -
Diesel spill disrupts traffic out of Wellington
Motorists are being warned to expect long delays after a diesel spill north of Wellington this afternoon forced the closure of two lanes and caused traffic backlogs.
September 28, 2009, 4:30 pm -
Plans afoot to stem future shortage of university staff
Moves are afoot to combat likely future staffing shortages at universities, caused by academic staff retiring.
September 28, 2009, 3:53 pm -
Rash of sickies expected at trout season opening
Thursday's opening of the trout fishing season on three of the best Rotorua lakes will trigger a rash of "sickies" among keen fishermen, angling experts predict.
September 28, 2009, 3:52 pm -
Rain falls but spirits are high
A raft of entertainers are now paying their respects to Sir Howard Morrison.
September 28, 2009, 3:50 pm -
Govt wants to lift election campaign spending limits
The Government is considering a 25 percent increase to the limit on election campaign spending as part of electoral finance law reforms.
September 28, 2009, 3:45 pm -
Westpac overdraft theft case dragging on
The hunt for a Rotorua couple who fled to China following a multi-million dollar banking error continues to drag on as "mutual assistance" requests are put in place.
September 28, 2009, 3:33 pm -
Novel kiwifruit cultivars go on show in Asia
A fruit distribution company at loggerheads with growers who market their kiwifruit through Zespri International has displayed its own novel kiwifruit at an Asian trade show.
September 28, 2009, 3:32 pm -
Man who helped return war medals back in court
A man who helped negotiate the return of stolen war medals to Waiouru Museum was over an hour late for his court appearance today.
September 28, 2009, 3:20 pm -
Shops face losing liquor licences for selling to minors
Two Wellington dairies and a bottle store face losing their liquor licences for selling alcohol to minors.
September 28, 2009, 3:19 pm -
Defence Force to collect cans for food banks
The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) is launching a nationwide drive next month to collect canned food for food banks.
September 28, 2009, 3:18 pm -
Rare Hurricane fails to sell
A rare 1940 Hawker Hurricane MkIIA fighter plane, which flew in the Battle of Britain and was restored in New Zealand, has failed to reach its reserve at auction in Melbourne.
September 28, 2009, 3:10 pm -
Greens slate private prisons
Further doubt is being cast on the claimed efficiency of privately run prisons.
September 28, 2009, 3:08 pm -
Labour backs off English
The Labour Party is staying out of the latest development in Finance Minister Bill English's accommodation claims.
September 28, 2009, 3:00 pm -
Electoral finance review
Justice Minister Simon Power has unveiled the Government's options for reform of the electoral finance laws.
September 28, 2009, 2:51 pm -
Mayor Banks calls for courtesy
Auckland's mayor says lowering the speed limit or introducing more road rules will not keep cyclists safe.
September 28, 2009, 2:44 pm -
New schools for Hamilton
There is good news for Hamilton residents who have been lobbying for new schools.
September 28, 2009, 2:01 pm -
English to assist Auditor-General over housing probe
Finance Minister Bill English will have an informal meeting with the Auditor-General's office this evening to discuss an investigation into his housing allowances claim.
September 28, 2009, 1:33 pm -
Reform of electoral agencies proposed
The Government has released its proposed reform of electoral law and says the various electoral agencies will be amalgamated into one overarching commission.
September 28, 2009, 1:29 pm -
Tornado damages rural properties
A tornado has damaged a number of rural properties at Ramarama south of Auckland.
September 28, 2009, 1:18 pm
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