All Blacks Barrett happy to be home
Call it hometown sentiment if you like, but in Taranaki, Beauden Barrett is big news. The 22-year-old might be the All Blacks' third-string first-five but there are few more popular figures in Amber...
View ArticleScheme to tackle Wellington beggars criticised as unfair
Wellington City Council hopes charity boxes collecting funds for the homeless will provide a disincentive to people asking for money. The city has seen an increase in begging overall, with some...
View ArticleFears for Christchurch man missing since Friday
A Christchurch man's disappearance four days ago has sparked fears for his wellbeing. Police today said they had concerns for Peter John Crowther, 55, who was last seen at his workplace in Addington...
View ArticleNew Zealand changes laws to target organized crime networks
The New Zealand government Tuesday unveiled new proposals to fight international and domestic organized crime networks and to bring its crime and corruption laws into line with international...
View ArticleKiwi extends decline as Fed’s view on tapering looms large
The New Zealand dollar fell in local trading as investors await the Federal Reserve's official view on whether it will start winding back its $US85 billion a month asset purchases this year. The kiwi...
View ArticleDCC to Proceed with Outsourcing Network Maintenance
Dunedin (Tuesday, 18 June 2013) - Following consultation, the Dunedin City Council has decided to outsource its water and wastewater network maintenance. The DCC's Executive Management Team has decided...
View ArticleSmart Transport Choices Add to Winter Festival Enjoyment
Queenstown Winter Festival is all set for launch this Friday and Queenstown Lakes District Council transport manager Denis Mander is asking people to think ahead about transport and parking to ensure a...
View ArticleBus Rapid Transport Will Drive Step Change in Wellington
NZ Bus has today welcomed the findings of the Wellington Public Transport Spine Study and associated plans for the Basin Bridge and Mt Victoria tunnel duplication. NZ Bus CEO Zane Fulljames says the...
View ArticleNew Zealand Officials Ink New Waikato River Agreement
Waikato-Tainui has signed a new Waikato River agreement with Waikato Regional Council, formalising an already closely working relationship over river ...
View ArticleTen years on and 12000 miles away from murder case that captivated New...
More than a decade after Mark Lundy was convicted of bludgeoning his wife and child to death, one of New Zealand's most controversial murders came before the Privy Council in London ...
View ArticlePike families have to pay own way to Wellington
Families spokesman Bernie Monk. Photo / NZ Herald Pike River families will have to pay their own way to Wellington to hear former Pike River Coal chief executive Peter Whittall stand trial over the...
View ArticleParliament TV to get a shake up
Still from Parliament TV of Labour Party MP Jacinda Ardern making a point with a pumpkin. A shake up of the way proceedings in Parliament are broadcast is underway. The Government has put out to tender...
View ArticleWestland District Council sued by heliport operators
The Westland District Council is being sued for $773,000 by Franz Josef heliport operators who say the council "deceptively" squeezed them out of the helicopter tourism market at the glaciers. Callery...
View ArticleFlood-hit South Islanders warned of snow storm
People still grappling with flooding in the South Island are now being warned of the snow storm about to hit much of the country. Bitterly cold Antarctic air is expected to bring snow showers which...
View ArticleNew Basin Reserve pavilion part of plan to ease congestion
Source: Supplied Plans for an overhaul of Wellington's central roads have been revealed to ease major congestion in the city. Three separate projects that will cut journey times from north of...
View ArticleCat that cheated death heads off to new life
Libby, the cat left for dead in a car destined to be crushed at a wrecker's yard, has been adopted by an Auckland couple. The moggy was left tied in a sack in the boot of a car abandoned at Pick-a-Part...
View ArticleMarket close Xero at new record Ryman gains as shares rise
New Zealand shares rose, with Xero resuming its ascent to a new record, leading gains among this year's soarers, including retirement village operators Ryman Healthcare, Metlifecare and Summerset...
View ArticleRed Cross Prepares for Severe Weather Conditions
Tuesday, 18 June 2013, 6:17 pm Press Release: NZ Red Cross 18 June 2013 Red Cross Prepares for Severe Weather Conditions A Red Cross Emergency Operation Centre (EOC) is being set up in Christchurch to...
View ArticleMayor calls for rapid progress on better public transport
Tuesday, 18 June 2013, 6:19 pm Press Release: Wellington City Council 18 June 2013 Mayor calls for rapid progress on better public transport Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown has called for action on...
View ArticleElderly woman robbed in daylight home invasion
Two men robbed an elderly Remuera woman of her car and hundreds of dollars in cash after confronting her in her home in the upmarket Auckland suburb. Police said the 75-year-old woman, who lives alone,...
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