Hundreds get first taste of Georgie Pie in 15 years
After a 15-year absence Georgie Pie is back, and fans have today been lining up to get a taste of the classic square-shaped Steak Mince 'N' Cheese. The pie went on sale at 10.30am at McDonald's...
View ArticleMan who doused himself in petrol appears in court
A man who allegedly soaked himself in petrol and threatened to kill everyone in a house with the flick of a lighter before he was tackled by police officers could have psychological issues, a court...
View ArticleKiwis Asked to Dobb In Acts of Kindness
www.happyzine.co.nz , reaching thousands around New Zealand. She says her readers are generally based in cities around the country."Some of them think I'm working in an Auckland high rise building. I...
View ArticleKey knew of systemic failure for months
Key knew of systemic failure for months John Key sat on a damning review of the security of public sector IT systems for months, all the while downplaying the seriousness of privacy breaches and...
View ArticleHamilton to end fluoride in water
For Immediate Release Hamilton City Council has voted overwhelmingly to remove fluoride from the city's water.After four days of submissions a council tribunal today voted 7-1 to stop the practice of...
View ArticleRegrets – she’s had a few
"Ministers must know what they are signing - otherwise National is just governing blind."It's no wonder the Inquiry report was so silent on the role of Ministers. Had their work been as scrutinised as...
View ArticleElectricity Authority critique in the name of Dr Layton
Wednesday, 5 June 2013, 3:37 pm Press Release: New Zealand Labour Party David ParkerSpokesperson for Finance 5 June 2013Comment on Electricity Authority critique in the name of Dr LaytonDr Layton's...
View ArticleGovernment and councils at odds again
Wednesday, 5 June 2013, 3:37 pm Press Release: New Zealand Labour Party Su'a WilliamSIOLocal Government Spokesperson Phil TWYFORDHousing Spokesperson5 June 2013 MEDIA ...
View ArticleBuilding boost wont make dent in Auckland housing availability
The biggest residential building boost in a decade will not make a big dent in Auckland's housing availability woes, but is a step in the right direction, an economist says. Statistics New Zealand...
View ArticleMan jailed after throwing tank through police windscreen
A man who smashed a police car windscreen with a dive cylinder appeared at Napier District Court today and asked if he could have his cylinder back. Richard Tina Keil, 42 - a disqualified driver - was...
View ArticleUnited Future could lose privileges after de-registration
The Speaker is investigating whether United Future should lose its privileges after it was de-registered last week. The party's registration was cancelled because it did not have the required 500...
View ArticleRyder assault case Sentencing delayed
Jesse Ryder. Photo / File / Paul Taylor A man who admitted assaulting cricket star Jesse Ryder has had his sentencing delayed until his co-accused's trial has concluded. Two men, aged 20 and 37, both...
View ArticleGas leak forces closure of Auckland road
Source: ONE News An underground gas leak has forced the closure of a road in the Auckland suburb of Remuera. Seaview Road was closed around 2pm. The Fire Service has told ONE News specialist...
View ArticleFoss eases back on criminalising directors in late legislative tweak
Commerce Minister Craig Foss has softened his legislative plans to impose greater criminal sanctions on directors for failing in their duties with a late tweak to the Companies and Limited Partnerships...
View ArticleThe Role of Insurance In the Canterbury Recovery Assessed
June 5, 2013 The commercial insurance sector responded as well as could be expected given the scale and complexity of the 2010 and 2011 Canterbury events, University of Canterbury (UC) researchers...
View ArticleRatings On Palmerston North City Council Affirmed At AAA-1
Wednesday, 5 June 2013, 3:47 pm Press Release: Standard And Poor's Ratings On Palmerston North City Council Affirmed At 'AA/A-1+' On Very High Budgetary Flexibility; Outlook Remains StableMelbourne...
View ArticleKindly Creative Kiwi Leads Charge for Ethical Tourism
Kindly Creative Kiwi Leads Charge for One Stop Ethical Tourism Shop Wellington, New ZealandSelf proclaimed travel addict, and career humanitarian Eliza Raymond has embarked on an exciting venture to...
View ArticleCardrona catchment community water management workshop
The third in a series of catchment workshops to help determine minimum flow levels for the Cardrona River is being held in Wanaka next week.The Otago Regional Council (ORC) hosted meeting is being held...
View ArticleMayor’s Claim of Support for Compact City Questioned
Mayor Len Brown's claim that the overarching view is that Aucklanders support his compact city is highly questionable according to Councillor Dick Quax."I don't see how the mayor can come to this...
View ArticleSKYCITY Breakers ‘StandTall’ for PledgeMe Campaign
SKYCITY Breakers 'StandTall' for PledgeMe Campaign 4/06/2013 The SKYCITY Breakers are showing their support for at-risk kiwi kids who want to dream big, and are prepared to work hard to reach their...
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