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Free buses arranged for referenda marchers
Free buses are being arranged to help those wishing to attend a march in Auckland calling for citizens-initiated referenda to be binding.
November 16, 2009, 1:38 pm -
Dozens of Amcor workers locked out
The union for dozens of Amcor packaging workers who have been locked out after signalling strike action says the company has over-reacted.
November 16, 2009, 1:40 pm -
NZ surgeon aids in conjoined twin operation
One of the lead surgeons behind the most complex operation ever undertaken in Australia is a New Zealander.
November 16, 2009, 1:21 pm -
ETS deadlock remains
The deadlock remains in Parliament on the Government's proposed Emissions Trading Scheme.
November 16, 2009, 1:13 pm -
Hutt fire deliberately lit, investigators confirm
Investigators have confirmed a fire which swept through several Lower Hutt houses at the weekend was deliberately lit.
November 16, 2009, 12:12 pm -
Longterm relationships mean healthier pregnancies
Women in longterm relationships apparently have healthier pregnancies -- possibly because of longterm exposure to the sperm of the baby's father, an Auckland survey has found.
November 16, 2009, 12:11 pm -
Jury selected for murder trial
A jury of six men and six women have been selected at the High Court at Rotorua this morning for the trial of two teenagers charged with murdering retired Opotiki school teacher John Rowe.
November 16, 2009, 12:09 pm -
ECan review team named
The Government has named the team set up to review the performance of Environment Canterbury.
November 16, 2009, 11:58 am -
Obama invites Key to visit US
The Prime Minister will travel to the United States early next year, after receiving an invitation for an official visit from President Barack Obama.
November 16, 2009, 11:56 am -
Makeover planned for Porirua
Plans are in place for a major overhaul of Porirua's inner city.
November 16, 2009, 11:31 am -
LAVS to be fitted with enhanced armour
The Government appears to be changing its tune about armour upgrades for the three Light Armoured Vehicles being sent to Afghanistan.
November 16, 2009, 11:20 am -
Further court strikes as action intensifies
Officials at the Ministry of Justice are being warned to stop burying their heads in the sand, as court staff walk off the job for the fifth time this year.
November 16, 2009, 11:19 am -
Ministry of Justice workers walk off job for day
Ministry of Justice staff around the country walked off the job this morning in the most substantial move since industrial action began over a pay dispute.
November 16, 2009, 11:12 am -
NZ aerospace company counting down to rocket launch
New Zealand aerospace company Rocket Lab is counting down to the historic launch of a space-bound rocket from Great Mercury Island.
November 16, 2009, 11:05 am -
Security tight at Nelson court
There is tight security around Nelson's courthouse ahead of the appearance of five men on charges relating to a fatal shooting.
November 16, 2009, 10:56 am -
Ecan review teams announced
Ministers have released details of the review teams who will look into Environment Canterbury's poor performance.
November 16, 2009, 10:52 am -
Missing Tawa man found
A man who went missing from his Wellington home last night has been found safe and well.
November 16, 2009, 10:51 am -
Sleeping driver faces charges
A Blenheim man's morning went from bad to worse yesterday after he was found drunk and asleep at the wheel of his car.
November 16, 2009, 10:24 am -
Bolger says Apec deal significant
Former Prime Minister and US ambassador Jim Bolger describes the trade deal brokered at Apec as a significant breakthrough.
November 16, 2009, 10:24 am -
Leading business groups push Asian education
Leading New Zealand businesses are urging schools to prepare their students for the future by teaching crucial Asian culture and language classes.
November 16, 2009, 10:03 am
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