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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 -
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 -
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 -
Murder accused 'confessed' to sister's killing
Denis Kenny Billesdon confessed to friends years later that he had smothered his elderly sister with a pillow at her home in Christchurch in 2001, a crown prosecutor said today.
September 28, 2009, 1:15 pm -
Driver charged over fatal Waikato crash
The driver of a van that crashed near Thames last week, killing one of its occupants, has been charged.
September 28, 2009, 1:12 pm -
Petrol prices come down again
Petrol prices have fallen for the second time in three days, Shell leading the way with a second 4c a litre drop this morning.
September 28, 2009, 1:11 pm -
English hasn't claimed housing money since July
Finance Minister Bill English has not received any housing allowances since the end of July following controversy that he was claiming a much higher allowance for living in the same house as a minister that he lived in as an opposition MP.
September 28, 2009, 1:01 pm -
Musical tribute for Sir Howard tonight
A musical tribute will be held for Sir Howard Morrison tonight, at his home marae at Ohinemutu on Lake Rotorua's lakefront, where he is lying in state.
September 28, 2009, 12:44 pm -
Bank robber nabbed by armed police
A Palmerston North bank was robbed this morning for the second time in two weeks.
September 28, 2009, 12:26 pm -
Tobacco company rejects health warning claims
A major tobacco company has rejected claims it is undermining the law by not following regulations on the use of graphic warnings on cigarette packets.
September 28, 2009, 12:25 pm
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