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Tuesday, 9 February 2010
NEWS 7:53PM
ACC Advises of Privacy Breach Every month the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) provides businesses around the country with a report on injuries that have occurred in their workplace. By ACC
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TRANSPORT 6:31PM
Are You Looking For a Van Rental Company? AUCKLAND — If you need something that is bigger than a car but smaller than a truck, there is none other than a van that fills this void. By Sanjana Sharma
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TRAFFIC 6:07PM
Traffic lights out - Eastern suburbs, Manukau MANUKAU CITY — 17:27 - The traffic lights went out on some of the major arterial routes in the eastern suburbs of Manukau about 4.30 pm this afternoon. By New Zealand Police
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POLITICS 5:07PM
When Federated Farmers asks, the Government listens The Prime Minister’s 2010 statement to Parliament today shows John Key has been listening to Federated Farmers prescription to grow the economy. By Federated Farmers of New Zealand
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POLITICS 5:01PM
Maritime Union opposes any GST increase The Maritime Union of New Zealand says any rises in GST would hurt workers. By Maritime Union of New Zealand
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FOOD 5:00PM
China wants NZ food and beverages on the table Giant Chinese food and beverage importer DCH is keen to meet with New Zealand food and beverage exporters. By O'Halloran HMT
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ENVIRONMENT 4:49PM
Greenpeace warns of international backlash over mining plans Greenpeace is warning the Government it could face civil disobedience and an international backlash if it proceeds with mining on conservation land. By Greenpeace New Zealand
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BOOKS 4:42PM
Books on the Bus HAWKE'S BAY — Hastings District Council and Napier City Council are working together to enhance library services to their communities. By Hastings District Council
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ARCHITECTURE 4:40PM
Landscape award entry proposes radical enhancement of Lyttelton's waterfront – a world class gateway for all to enjoy CANTERBURY — Christchurch resident and Lincoln University landscape architect student, Cameron Mclean, has submitted a sterling proposal to the 2010 NZILA awards for the redevelopment of Lyttelton’s waterfront. By Lincoln University
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DEATHS 4:38PM
Man identified but no name release LYTTELTON — The man whose body was found on a slipway in Lyttelton last weekend has been formally identified however his name will not be released until next of kin have been notified. By New Zealand Police
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ATHLETICS 4:38PM
Athletics Test Team Announced Athletics New Zealand has named the team to contest the Trans Tasman 21 Test Match against Australia on Saturday 20 February at Douglas Track & Field in Waitakere, Auckland. By Athletics New Zealand
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BOOKS 4:26PM
New Zealand writers invited to enter major awards The 2010 Ashton Wylie Charitable Trust Awards are now open and New Zealand writers with a passion for the mind, body, spirit genre are encouraged to enter. By The New Zealand Society of Authors
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GAMBLING 4:23PM
Community Asked for Pokie Machine Views HASTINGS — Hastings District residents are being asked how they feel about pokie machines in a survey that will help Hastings District Council review its gambling policy. By Hastings District Council
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NEWS 4:08PM
New Plymouth RSA closes its doors after 90 years NEW PLYMOUTH — As owners of the NPDRSA's clubrooms, we were advised this morning that as a result of the club's insolvency the Executive Committee of the NPDRSA in a meeting last night made the unanimous decision to cease trading as at midnight on Monday 8th February 2010. By Steve Crow
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POLITICS 4:07PM
John Key plays the role of "Sheriff of Nottingham" The proposed rise in GST makes the Prime Minister John Key "Robin Hood in reverse" says the Alliance Party, which probably means he is playing the role of the Sheriff of Nottingham - robbing from the poor to help the rich. By Alliance Party
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POLITICS 4:07PM
Speech; - The 'Unders and Overs Club' : response to PMs Debate Mr Speaker, tena tatou katoa. By Tariana Turia
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BUSINESS 3:20PM
Chamber supports moves to a growth enhancing tax systems AUCKLAND — The Government’s intentions to stop tinkering with the tax system and create one that is certain and easy to comply with is a move in the right direction, said Auckland Chamber CEO Michael Barnett. By Auckland Chamber of Commerce
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POLITICS 3:16PM
Frightening Taste Of Internet Censorship As Major Free Speech Websites Blocked The following article by UK-based journalist, Paul Joseph Watson, includes information related to the censorship of Infowars.com and Prisonplanet.com, that occurred in New Zealand from Friday evening until Monday afternoon. By Clare Swinney
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POLITICS 3:08PM
Governments' broad tax objectives applauded Most New Zealanders will agree with the government’s broad objective to reduce income taxes and plug holes in the tax base in respect of over investing in residential property, the Employers & Manufacturers Association (Northern). By Employers and Manufacturers Association
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POLITICS 3:03PM
'Cohesive plan' in PM's address Business NZ has welcomed the development of a cohesive plan pointed at a stronger economy, as outlined in the Prime Minister’s statement Chief Executive Phil O’Reilly says changes in tax and innovation policy are strategic elements that will bring significant improvements in many parts of the economy. By Business NZ
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POLITICS 3:01PM
The Speech that Goff Should Deliver Today Labour Leader Phil Goff will deliver a speech on behalf of Prime Minister John Key. By Roger Douglas
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POLITICS 3:00PM
Statement to Parliament by John Key Presented to the House of Representatives in accordance with Standing Order 345. By John Key
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BUILDING 2:42PM
Minimum sizes proposed for Manukau apartments MANUKAU CITY — Feedback is wanted on new guidelines aimed at getting good quality apartment buildings in Manukau. By Manukau City Council
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POLITICS 2:41PM
Key Government signals poverty and environmental degradation The Key Government is intent on digging New Zealand into an economic and environmental black hole, said Green Party Co-Leader Dr Russel Norman today. By Green Party
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COMMUNITY 2:41PM
Plaques tell story behind sculpture NAPIER — “Ruamoko” the sculpture created by Haumoana artist, Jacob Scott, has been a hot topic of conversation for both locals and visitors alike since it was installed as part of the Napier City Council’s Dickens Street upgrade in June last year. By Napier City Council
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COURT 2:33PM
Use of children's images in pornography harmful to all children - UNICEF MANAWATU-WHANGANUI — UNICEF NZ is concerned at the statement in the case of a prominent Manawatu man convicted of downloading over 300,000 pornographic images, some of children, “that there was no offending against any individuals within New Zealand”. By UNICEF NZ
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CORRECTIONS 1:59PM
Maritime workers support Prison Officers protest against privatization The Maritime Union of New Zealand is supporting the Corrections Association in their protest today against prison privatization at the opening of Parliament. By Maritime Union of New Zealand
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TRAFFIC 1:58PM
Police seek woman following fatal crash PAHIATUA — Police investigating a fatal road crash in Pahiatua just before Christmas are issuing an identikit image of a person of interest in the inquiry. By New Zealand Police
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CYCLING 1:48PM
Large Australian presence in NZCT International women's cycling tour WELLINGTON — Sydney-sider Rochelle Gilmore is expected to be very much to the forefront among a powerful Australian contingent in the NZCT Women’s Cycling Tour of New Zealand from February 24 to 28. By NZCT Women's Cycling Tour of New Zealand
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FINANCE 1:07PM
Leaky Homes assistance from BarterZone BarterZone NZ offering assistance to homeowners as the number of leaky-home victims continues to balloon. By Terrence Cuthbert
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