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Teen charged with assisted suicide
A teenager is facing a possible prison sentence for helping his friend take his own life.
November 22, 2009, 7:02 am -
Man dies in ocean swim race
A swimmer has died during the opening race of the New Zealand ocean swim series in Auckland today.
November 22, 2009, 7:08 am -
Wraps off Santa today
Auckland's Santa will be officially unveiled today after getting a facelift.
November 22, 2009, 4:59 am -
Troops leave for Solomons
Another party of New Zealand troops, mostly territorials, heads to the Solomon Islands today.
November 22, 2009, 4:55 am -
Key unmoved by march
The March for Democracy has failed to change the view of the Prime Minister on citizens-initiated referenda.
November 22, 2009, 4:50 am -
Rider killed in head-on crash
A motorcyclist has been killed and two other people injured in a road smash involving a head-on collision last evening between his bike and a car on State Highway One, 17 kilometres south of Kaikoura.
November 22, 2009, 4:47 am -
Wind and rain severe
MetService is warning of severe weather in parts of the country.
November 21, 2009, 9:20 pm -
Person killed in smash
One person is dead and two others have been injured in a road smash involving a car and a motorcycle at Goose Bay, south of Kaikoura.
November 21, 2009, 9:14 pm -
Six mill jackpot won
The Lotto Powerball jackpot has been won tonight.
November 21, 2009, 8:56 pm -
Three to go on trial after fatal Nelson crash
Three Nelson men will go to trial, one facing a manslaughter charge, following the death of a motorist in a high speed crash earlier this year.
November 21, 2009, 6:48 pm -
Polynesian stargazers's legacy to be highlighted
Ancient Polynesian astronomers and navigators who explored and settled the Pacific a millennium ago, using the night sky as their guide, will be celebrated throughout the next week.
November 21, 2009, 6:01 pm -
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 that they will not be ignored.
November 21, 2009, 5:19 pm -
John Key supports judge's hard line
The Prime Minister supports the strong message a Manukau District Court judge's sending to his community.
November 21, 2009, 5:18 pm -
Blenheim school in disbelief over break-in
There's disbelief at the theft of thousands of dollars worth of electronic equipment from a primary school in Blenheim.
November 21, 2009, 3:27 pm -
Concerns over tougher sentences
Questions are being raised over whether the promise of tougher sentences will have an effect on crime in south Auckland.
November 21, 2009, 3:14 pm -
Thousands march for referenda action
Between 4000 and 5000 people are marching through central Auckland this afternoon, urging the Government to act on referenda.
November 21, 2009, 2:40 pm -
Thousands turn out for March for Democracy
The March for Democracy in Auckland this afternoon is over, and speeches are now being made.
November 21, 2009, 2:39 pm -
Petition calls for Hamilton-Auckland commuter trains
A petition has been launched calling on the Government to support a commuter train service between Hamilton and Auckland.
November 21, 2009, 2:37 pm -
Man dies outside emergency department
A man has died after an incident involving a gun in the grounds of Tauranga Hospital around 11.40am this morning.
November 21, 2009, 2:26 pm -
Marina opens amid controversy
17-years after plans for it were first floated, the multi-million dollar Whangamata Marina is being officially opened today.
November 21, 2009, 1:55 pm
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