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Author buys stock of novel at centre of plagiarism row
One of the country's newest arts laureates, author Witi Ihimaera, is buying the remaining stock of his latest novel The Trowenna Sea after a plagiarism controversy.
November 18, 2009, 2:30 pm -
Man recovering at home after air pistol shot
A man has escaped with minor wounds after being shot with an air pistol in south Auckland today.
November 18, 2009, 2:29 pm -
New Queenstown to Milford tunnel step closer
A proposed $170 million tunnel linking Queenstown to Milford Sound could be a step closer with the Department of Conservation considering a proposed boundary change.
November 18, 2009, 2:28 pm -
Maori TV not happy with political interference in bid
Maori Television (MTS) was disappointed with the level of political interference in its bid for free-to-air rights of the Rugby World Cup, its boss told politicians today.
November 18, 2009, 2:28 pm -
Woman has to be dragged away from fraudster
Crying, screaming and struggling, a young woman had to be dragged away from a benefit fraudster who was jailed today for two years and five months.
November 18, 2009, 2:27 pm -
Five arrested for throwing rocks at rowers
Five teenagers have been arrested after they threw rocks at rowers from a Hamilton rail bridge.
November 18, 2009, 2:01 pm -
TVNZ says it shouldn't have run English promo
TVNZ said today "in hindsight " it should not have run a promo featuring Finance Minister Bill English last month.
November 18, 2009, 1:42 pm -
Worker gets payout after threats by employer's wife
A farm worker has been awarded nearly $20,000 after his boss' wife threatened to have him and his family beaten by her convict son.
November 18, 2009, 12:49 pm -
Study finds carers of mentally ill need help
Families that care for a family member with mental illness are getting a raw deal and need more support, according to a report released today.
November 18, 2009, 12:16 pm -
Jurors warned of graphic images in murder trial
The judge presiding at the murder trial of two teenage girls at the High Court in Rotorua today warned the jury photographs they were to be shown were graphic.
November 18, 2009, 12:09 pm -
Farmers told science sector revamp on way
The Government is looking at a big revamp of the science sector next year, says Prime Minister John Key.
November 18, 2009, 12:08 pm -
South Island hospital workers to go on strike
More than 800 administrative staff in South Island public hospitals will strike on Friday as they fight for better pay.
November 18, 2009, 12:06 pm -
TVNZ admits English promo was a mistake
Television New Zealand has admitted it made a mistake in using Bill English in a TVNZ 7 promo for a series on the economy.
November 18, 2009, 12:04 pm -
Inquest into Christchurch baby's death
An inquest is underway into the death of a seven-month-old Christchurch girl.
November 18, 2009, 12:02 pm -
Body found under bridge
Napier police are trying to identify the body of man found under the Mohaka Bridge between Napier and Taupo
November 18, 2009, 12:01 pm -
Rest home patient's family hires lawyers
The family of the 103-year-old woman at the centre of the closure of a rest home is claiming a breach of privacy.
November 18, 2009, 11:57 am -
Fire Service seeks money back from firefighters
The Employment Relations Authority has referred to the Employment Court a bid by the Fire Service Commission to recover money it claims was overpaid to six firefighters.
November 18, 2009, 11:56 am -
Lucy Lawless has a cheque for the PM
Actress Lucy Lawless and climate scientist Jim Salinger are heading to Parliament with a cheque for Prime Minister John Key.
November 18, 2009, 11:48 am -
Manslaughter trio jailed for total of 21 years
Three men convicted of killing a man in Auckland in what prosecutors said was retribution for a drug robbery were today jailed for a total of 21 years.
November 18, 2009, 11:42 am -
Worker sacked over drug use wins job back
A company has been ordered to reinstate a worker sacked after testing positive for cannabis when he fell out of a tree.
November 18, 2009, 11:35 am
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