Wanganui cop acquitted of corruption resigns
video Wanganui constable Hayden Bradley, who was recently cleared of corruption charges, has given his notice. Earlier this month, Bradley, 30, was found not guilty of requesting sexual favours from a...
View ArticleHastings cyclists urged to light up
Thursday, 30 May 2013, 12:55 pm Press Release: Hastings District Council May 30th 2013Hastings cyclists urged to light up Cyclists are being urged to fit lights to their bikes to help keep them safe...
View ArticleMatchbox magic at toy fair
On 23 June thousands will gather at Thorndon's St Mary's College sharing a passion for miniature model cars. Over 10,000 models will be on sale with prices from under a dollar to well into the...
View ArticleCare Needed During Holiday Weekend Advises NZTA
There will be changes to driving conditions on some state highways in Auckland and Northland during Queen's Birthday Weekend, and the NZ Transport Agency says people should be aware of speed...
View ArticleYouth Leader Disappointed with New Graffiti Vandalisim
The recent good work of Taumarunui High School students cleaning-up graffiti 'hot spots' as part of the Youth Action Plan for Taumarunui has already been undone by new vandalism.In April year nine and...
View ArticleArrogant Abuse of Parliamentary Written Questions
Thursday, 30 May 2013, 1:00 pm Press Release: New Zealand First Party Rt Hon Winston PetersNew Zealand First Leader30 May 2013 Arrogant Abuse of Parliamentary Written Questions New Zealand First says...
View ArticleReserve Bank highlights growing risks to recovery
Thursday, 30 May 2013, 12:53 pm Press Release: Green Party 30 May 2013Reserve Bank highlights growing risks to recoveryThe Reserve Bank Governor has again highlighted huge imbalances in the economy -...
View ArticleMeat shipments now moving into China
Thursday, 30 May 2013, 1:45 pm Press Release: New Zealand Government Hon Nathan GuyMinister for Primary Industries30 May 2013Meat shipments now moving into ChinaContainers of New Zealand meat are now...
View ArticleSmartGate arrivals reach record level
Thursday, 30 May 2013, 1:46 pm Press Release: New Zealand Government Hon Maurice WilliamsonMinister of Customs30 May 2013SmartGate arrivals reach record levelCustoms Minister Maurice Williamson says...
View ArticlePressure mounting on Brendan Horan
Former New Zealand First representative Brendan Horan is defending his role as an independent MP following pressure from political heavyweights that he be thrown out of Parliament. Mr Horan was...
View ArticlePimped horse float recovered in police busts
An eagle-eyed police officer spotted a horse float stolen last week from a house in Gisborne while searching for drugs and stolen property. It was one of seven search warrants executed on properties...
View ArticleSpecial delivery for fireman
A 40 Squadron C-130 Hercules delivers a fire truck donated by the New Zealand Fire Service to the island of Weno in Chuuk State, Micronesia. Photo / Supplied Delivering a fire truck to the South...
View ArticleWife killer jailed for life for brutal stabbing
Rex Prole has been jailed for life. Photo / John Borren Rex Prole, the Tauranga builder who stabbed his estranged wife Robyn to death with a kitchen knife has been sentenced to life in prison. The...
View ArticleToilet failure leads to arrest in drug bust
Hamilton police said they were 'flushed with success' after officers stopped the man disposing of what is believed to be methamphetamine. Photo / Thinkstock A man's attempts to flush drugs down his...
View ArticleCompany wins right to ask employee to cover up tattoos
Source: Close Up A spit roast catering company has been awarded $15,000 in costs against the Director of Human Rights Proceedings after winning the right to ask an employee to cover up her tattoos. The...
View ArticleControversial cartoonist says lighten up
The cartoonist behind a controversial illustration targeting the free school meals programme says people need to "lighten up" and get a sense of humour. Al Nisbet and the Marlborough Express, which...
View ArticleOut-of-zone schools get funding for special programmes
Schools that offer special programmes to out-of-zone students will now be entitled to more funding. Education Minister Hekia Parata said the move would urgently address capacity issues in places such...
View ArticleFederated Farmers’ Bay of Plenty President Sets Objectives
Following Federated Farmers Bay of Plenty AnnualGeneral Meeting, new provincial president Rick Powdrell,has started to set out his objectives."John Scrimgeour has been a brilliant role model and I am...
View ArticleRush prevents flush in Waikato drugs bust
Thursday, 30 May 2013, 2:34 pm Press Release: New Zealand Police Rush prevents flush in Waikato drugs bustJust reward for a concerted effort by Police targeting offenders causing harm to the community...
View ArticleReserve Bank Lacks Mandate to Act
The Reserve Bank Governor has the power to intervene in the high New Zealand dollar, but the Bank lacks the specific mandate to do so - and this situation will only keep feeding the appetite of...
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