New Zealand and China start talking currency convertibility
WELLINGTON | Sun May 26, 2013 11:34pm EDT WELLINGTON May 27 (Reuters) - New Zealand and China are in the early stages of negotiating the direct convertibility of each other's currencies, but an...
View ArticleAuckland traffic congestion already among worlds worst
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View ArticleWaitangi Tribunal hearings in jeopardy over cost - claimant
Treaty Negotiations minister Christopher Finlayson Photo / Paul Taylor Waitangi Tribunal hearings in Northland are in jeopardy because of uncertainty around who will foot the bill, a prominent Treaty...
View ArticleHorrifically dangerous driving sees cars impounded
Source: ONE News Three cars were impounded over the weekend following "horrifically dangerous driving" in Nelson, police say. Police said two cars were seen racing on Whakatu Drive in Stoke at about...
View ArticleFatal fire caused by electrical fault - police
Police probe fatal fire near Hokitika Police say DNA testing will need to be completed on the body of a man killed in a fire on the West Coast before he can be formally identified. Police believe the...
View ArticleKiwi celebs to be auctioned off for charity
Source: World Vision A number of high-profile New Zealand celebrities are set to auction themselves off for charity. Rhys Darby, Mahe Drysdale, Boh Runga, Kerre Woodham and Juliette Haigh will go under...
View ArticleMan accused of historic sex offences named
Source: Photos.com A 68-year-old unemployed man accused of ten historic sex offences has appeared in Waitakere District Court this afternoon. Douglas Richard Peters is charged with abusing five boys...
View ArticleBitter front brings snow to far south
Source: ONE News Snow Snow showers are expected in the far south this afternoon as a bitterly southwesterly flow moves in. An estimated 1 to 2 centimetres of snow could accumulate in Clutha, Southland,...
View ArticleNational suicide prevention plan launched
A new national suicide prevention plan will pump $25 million into a raft of initiatives, including support for small communities which lose major industries and more support for families of suicide...
View ArticleSuicide prevention plan critically important - PM
Prime Minister John Key says pouring resources into a $25 million suicide action plan is "critically important" to tackling New Zealand's high youth suicide rate. The Government's new national suicide...
View ArticleMainstreet gardeners find unique way to celebrate Puanga
Puanga Festival Returns Mainstreet gardeners find unique way to celebrate PuangaPuanga is a time to reflect on the past, acknowledging those who have passed on whilst looking towards the future and the...
View ArticleAgencies join forces to restore Kahuterawa Stream
Collaboration will be key to restoring and enhancing the lower Kahuterawa Stream, with project partners Horizons Regional Council, Massey University and the New Zealand Defence Force set to sign an...
View ArticleWinter Warning – Be Careful Out There
Dunedin (Monday, 27 May 2013) - Winter's only around the corner so remember to drive to the conditions.With snow expected in some areas today, and ice and heavy rain likely at times during winter, the...
View ArticleQueen’s Birthday closure at Auckland’s Papakura interchange
Queen's Birthday closure at Auckland's Papakura interchange The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) will close the southbound on- and off-ramp at the Papakura interchange on Auckland's Southern Motorway (State...
View ArticleMinister Should Change Legal Aid Policy to Reflect the Law
The Government should accept the Court of Appeal's finding that its legal aid changes are unlawful and reverse them, the Green Party said today.The Criminal Bar Association won its case before the...
View ArticleCollins new bill fights child sexual abuse online
Collins: new bill fights child sexual abuse online Justice Minister Judith Collins will this week introduce a bill to Parliament increasing maximum penalties for child sexual abuse online and other...
View ArticleStudy reveals high levels of atmospheric arsenic
People are being reminded not to burn CCA treated timber in home fireplaces after a study revealed elevated levels of arsenic in the air. The year-long study carried out by Greater Wellington Regional...
View ArticleMature residents survey 2012 results to be launched
Expressions Upper Hutt will host the official launch of the results of the 2012 Mature residents survey on Tuesday night. UPPER HUTT, Wellington NZ, 27 MAY 2013--The results of the 2012 Upper Hutt...
View ArticleNew bill to protect victims introduced
New bill to protect victims introduced Justice Minister Judith Collins will this week introduce a bill to Parliament creating a new order to protect victims of serious violent and sexual offences.Ms...
View ArticleCivil court fees finalised
Civil court fees finalised Changes to civil court and tribunal fees will ensure those who benefit from the courts contribute to their costs while protecting access to justice, Courts Minister Chester...
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