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CTV building did not meet standards - report
The release today of the technical report into the collapse of the CTV building in Christchurch will be a tough day for the friends and families of those who lost their lives in the building, Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee and Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson said today.
February 9, 2012, 3:46 pm-
Man charged with manslaughter
Northland Police have charged a 42-year-old male with manslaughter following the death of 61-year-old Dargaville man Christopher Edwards, at Auckland Hospital on the 13th January 2012.
February 9, 2012, 3:38 pm 
CTV building didn't meet standards
A report into the collapse of Christchurch's CTV building has revealed the building did not meet building standards at the time it was built in 1986.
February 9, 2012, 3:37 pm-
2012 proposed oil and gas block offer released
Energy and Resources Minister Phil Heatley has welcomed the latest "block offer" process for awarding oil and gas exploration permits in selected areas, released today by the Ministry of Economic Development. The 2012 proposed block offer covers 25 areas.
February 9, 2012, 3:37 pm -
Horticulture NZ thanks off duty inspector
Horticulture New Zealand would like to pass on the heartfelt thanks of all New Zealand's fruit and vegetable growers to the Christchurch biosecurity inspector who takes her work home.
February 9, 2012, 3:28 pm -
Students with passion for the environment win awards
Two university students with a passion for improving the environment have been presented with special awards during a ceremony at the Waikato Regional Council.
February 9, 2012, 3:04 pm 
Body found in Wellington Harbour
A body has been found in Wellington Harbour but police say it is too early to know how it got there.
February 9, 2012, 3:03 pm-
Underage sex charge appeal allowed
A New Plymouth brothel owner has been given the chance to appeal his conviction for luring a 15-year-old girl into his business.
February 9, 2012, 3:02 pm -
French garden designer to judge at Ellerslie
International Garden Tourism Person of the Year 2011 Pascal Garbe from France is coming to Christchurch next month to judge at the Ellerslie International Flower Show.
February 9, 2012, 3:01 pm -
NIWA sets sail on far south voyage
Fifty intrepid travellers set off from Bluff tomorrow, onboard the Spirit of Enderby, a Russian ice-strengthened ship, destined for Antarctica and the sub-Antarctica. Organised by Dr Gareth Morgan, the Our Far South voyage aims to raise New Zealanders' awareness of this unique area.
February 9, 2012, 3:00 pm 
National encouraged to explain PM's radio show
National's being encouraged to explain itself over the now deemed illegal radio show hosted by Prime Minister John Key.
February 9, 2012, 2:55 pm-
Ports of Auckland yet to see strike notice
Ports of Auckland said this afternoon that despite media reports, it was yet to receive a 8th strike notice from the Maritime Union of New Zealand - Local 13 (MUNZ).
February 9, 2012, 2:53 pm -
Most of NZ ready for digital TV
New Zealand will officially go digital in seven months and new figures show 83 percent of households are ready for it.
February 9, 2012, 2:49 pm -
Body found at Scorching Bay
A body has been found in Wellington's Scorching Bay.
February 9, 2012, 2:43 pm -
Next steps towards oil and gas exploration
Improvements in the process for permitting exploration for oil and gas will be implemented this year.
February 9, 2012, 2:39 pm 
Stolen goods may have been sold at garage sale
People who purchased items at a garage sale near Paeroa over Waitangi weekend may have unwittingly bought stolen goods.
February 9, 2012, 2:33 pm-
Medical event likely cause of fatal crash
Police say early investigations suggest a medical event led to a fatal car crash in Auckland today.
February 9, 2012, 2:33 pm 
Mixed reaction to unemployment figures
The fall in unemployment is being described by the government as further evidence the economy is heading in the right direction.
February 9, 2012, 2:11 pm-
Another strike in prospect at port
Auckland wharfies are planning a week-long strike, their longest yet in a prolonged industrial dispute.
February 9, 2012, 2:04 pm -
Sydney rail failures led to NZer's death
An official inquiry into the death of a New Zealand worker on a Sydney rail line has recommended systems improvements to avert a similar tragedy.
February 9, 2012, 2:03 pm
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