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Wintry conditions easing over lower South Island
Strong, cold southwesterlies over the lower South Island with gales about coastal parts of Southland, Clutha and southern Dunedin are gradually easing.
May 18, 2012, 11:58 amChristchurch design scholarship judges announced
The best urban design ideas in a competition for rebuilding quake-affected Christchurch will be judged by David Sheppard, President Elect of the Institute of Architects, and design experts David Lovegrove and Jacky Bowring.
May 18, 2012, 12:01 pm-
Government welcomes new fresh water report
Primary Industries Minister David Carter and Environment Minister Amy Adams are welcoming further progress in New Zealand's fresh water management with the release today of the Land and Water Forum's second report.
May 18, 2012, 12:00 pm 
Jury out in 'runaway millionaire' trial
The judge in the trial of accused ``runaway millionaire'' Kara Hurring has finished summing up and the jury is considering its verdict.
May 18, 2012, 11:48 am-
Car and clothing sightings sought in Whanganui homicide
A homicide investigation is continuing in Whanganui following the discovery of a man's body at a house in Campbell Street yesterday morning.
May 18, 2012, 11:43 am -
Roest sentenced to six and a half years
Former Bridgecorp director Robert Roest has been sentenced to six and a half years' prison.
May 18, 2012, 11:40 am -
Police recover guns, drugs in Kaikoura raids
Police yesterday executed six simultaneous search warrants on addresses in Kaikoura, recovering guns, drugs and other items of interest.
May 18, 2012, 11:33 am -
Ear infections a significant burden on healthcare system
A study has found ear infections place a significant burden on children, families and the healthcare system.
May 18, 2012, 11:30 am -
Sixteen Spanish banks downgraded
Credit rating agency Moody's has downgraded 16 Spanish banks, cutting their ratings by between one and three notches.
May 18, 2012, 11:28 am -
Emergency departments may face more pressure
There's concern already stretched emergency departments will only face more pressure when charges for prescriptions go up.
May 18, 2012, 11:24 am -
Govt wants 3000 businesses in card scheme
Senior Citizens Minister Jo Goodhew aims to double the number of businesses in the SuperGold Card scheme by the end of the year.
May 18, 2012, 11:23 am 
Assault admitted by ex-All Black
Stephen Bachop, who played five Tests for the All Blacks in the 1990s, has admitted four charges, including two counts of assault, in court on Friday.
May 18, 2012, 11:16 am-
Concern over large Auckland rates increases
Two Auckland Council representatives have written to John Key to express their concern about legislation underpinning large rates increases for many Aucklanders from July.
May 18, 2012, 11:16 am -
Parklands East stays green TC3
Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says a thorough review of the state of the land in Parklands East following the December 23 earthquake has shown the original decision to zone the area green remains appropriate.
May 18, 2012, 11:09 am -
421 Port Hills properties zoned green
Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee has today announced the green zoning of 421 residential properties in the Port Hills, leaving 1679 houses still under review.
May 18, 2012, 11:09 am -
Council seeks comment on urban development proposal
Christchurch residents are being asked for their views on the proposed urban development of Christchurch's Upper Styx-Harewood area (Plan Change 71).
May 18, 2012, 11:08 am -
Flat land residential zoning now complete
Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee has today announced the final decision in almost 11 months of flat land residential zoning in Canterbury.
May 18, 2012, 11:08 am -
Push for businesses to sign up to SuperGold
A push is being made to get more businesses signed up to the SuperGold Card scheme.
May 18, 2012, 11:01 am -
Less spills on roads hoped for
This stock transport season, Environment Southland is keen to see a reduction in the incidence of effluent on Southland roads.
May 18, 2012, 10:56 am -
Concerns for French tramper
Police are seeking information on the whereabouts of a visiting French male who was last known to be tramping in the Tararua Ranges.
May 18, 2012, 10:48 am
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May 8, 2012, 11:49 amPrudey Sue puts her foot in it“There is a cure for poverty. It is a rudimentary one, it does work, though. It works everywhere, and for the same reason. It’s colloquially called ‘the empowerment of women.’ It’s the only thing...
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Ken Ring
May 25, 2012, 7:32 amCan we affect the weather?For climate or weather to be managed, modified, or in any way changed by humans is on a par with children's story books about monsters, goblins and gods who can do whatever they dream up just because they decide to. Thinking we are that powerful is how...
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Yahoo! Upshot
May 14, 2012, 12:53 pmToddler wakes up air drummingMost parents would be happy to leave their kids sound asleep napping in the back of the car.But one family found a new way of waking their little brother up to a happier state on a car trip.A video uploaded to YouTube shows the three-year-old fast...
