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Wednesday, 10 March 2010
NEWS 8:51PMPoint England Auckland AUCKLAND — At about 6.45pm this evening, police were called to an address in Point England, Auckland, where a man had apparently fallen from a first story balcony. By New Zealand Police
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MUSIC 6:56PM
TOP NZ SINGER PERFORMING "FOR THE CHILDREN" Top NZ Singer Rob Innes is performing a series of concerts around the South Island in March and April 2010. By Sandra Innes
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SWIMMING 6:54PM
Commonwealth Games swim hopefuls splash out WAITAKERE CITY — Most of the Commonwealth Games swimming hopefuls will have a final shakedown ahead of next month’s trials when they compete in the Auckland Swimming Championships that begin tomorrow night. By Swimming New Zealand
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ENVIRONMENT 6:11PM
Day of Discovery Planned at Orari River Mouth TIMARU — Animal life of all kinds, native flora and ever-popular riverside pursuits will be celebrated at a community event at the Orari River mouth on Saturday, March 27. By Environment Canterbury
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ENVIRONMENT 6:11PM
Kaikorai school students undertake estuary study DUNEDIN — Local water quality and stream life come under the microscope in the Kaikorai Stream tomorrow (Tuesday 9 March 2010). By Otago Regional Council
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AGRICULTURE 6:09PM
A reminder of rules for the use of leg-hold traps To many trappers, leg-hold traps are an essential tool for pest management. By Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry
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HEALTH 6:08PM
Group therapy makes anxiety less of a worry A team of clinical psychologists is offering a group therapy programme for anxiety sufferers at the University's Centre for Psychology in Albany. By Massey University
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FINANCE 6:04PM
Investment sales pitch enhanced Interest in business migration is increasing and a new Immigration New Zealand website will give migrant investors greater opportunities to access New Zealand business networks, Immigration Minister Jonathan Coleman said today. By Jonathan Coleman
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MIGRATION 6:03PM
End to transitional period for citizenship applications Internal Affairs Minister Nathan Guy is reminding permanent residents that citizenship requirements are changing soon. By Nathan Guy
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MIGRATION 6:02PM
New retirement package to attract investment The government's two new retirement visas aim to increase investment and stimulate the economy, Immigration Minister Jonathan Coleman said today. By Jonathan Coleman
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DIPLOMACY 6:02PM
McCully names new Ambassador to Jakarta New Zealand's next Ambassador to Indonesia will be career diplomat David Taylor, Foreign Minister Murray McCully said. By Murray McCully
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SCIENCE 5:58PM
Ancient DNA breakthrough boosts moa research DUNEDIN — In a world first, an international team of researchers, which includes University of Otago archaeologists Chris Jacomb and Richard Walter, has successfully isolated ancient DNA from eggshells of extinct birds. By University of Otago
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SCIENCE 5:57PM
Victoria student awarded Prime Minister's Science Prize Victoria University PhD student John Watt has received a Prime Minister’s Science Prize, New Zealand’s most valuable science awards. By Victoria University
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MIGRATION 5:57PM
Kiwi expats returning home for lifestyle Kiwi expatriates living overseas who plan to return home will do so because of New Zealand's lifestyle, according to a new study of expatriates. By Victoria University
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CLASSICAL 5:56PM
Exotic orchestra mixes ancient and modern WELLINGTON CITY — Over 100 instruments will come together when an Argentinean orchestra combining indigenous instruments and digital technology plays in Wellington this Saturday. By Victoria University
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COUNCIL 5:54PM
Hutt City rates increase 2% WELLINGTON — Hutt City Council is proposing the average ratepayer will see their rates increase by just two percent in the coming financial year. By Hutt City Council
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ENVIRONMENT 5:54PM
'Your Choice' Stormwater Workshops at Whakatu Businesses HAWKE'S BAY — A programme to encourage more Hawke’s Bay businesses to protect streams and rivers is coming to Whakatu businesses this month. By Hawke's Bay Regional Council
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COUNCIL 5:52PM
Council Controlled Organisations not Rodney Controlled Organisations AUCKLAND — The third Super City Bill needs to be changed to remove the clauses which detail Council Controlled Organisations (CCOs), the Green Party said today. By Green Party
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COUNCIL 5:52PM
Unauthorised tree removal costly QUEENSTOWN — The unauthorised removal of community trees is actively pursued by the Queenstown Lakes District Council,” QLDC parks manager Gordon Bailey said. By Queenstown Lakes District Council
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GARDENING 5:51PM
Crowds flock to Ellerslie International Flower Show opening CHRISTCHURCH — About 12,000 visitors enjoyed the opening day of this year’s Ellerslie International Flower Show in North Hagley Park, Christchurch. By Christchurch City Council
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CRIME 5:49PM
House cordoned off CHRISTCHURCH — A house in Conway Street, Christchurch, has been cordoned off as ESR and Police examine what is believed to be drug manufacturing equipment. By New Zealand Police
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FOOD 5:49PM
NPNZ clarifies effective supplementation rate of Omega-3 in fish oil Natural Products New Zealand is surprised at media claims that a single serving of salmon or other fatty fish has the same level of efficacy of taking 40 fish oil capsules. By Natural Products New Zealand
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YACHTING 5:45PM
Second win for Emirates Team New Zealand AUCKLAND — Emirates Team New Zealand today won its second match of the Louis Vuitton Trophy Auckland round robin. By Emirates Team New Zealand
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NEWS 4:10PM
Leave The Car At Home For Walk2Work Day At Botany Town Centre Botany Town Centre is encouraging its retailers and staff to trade in their car keys for pavement-pounding sneakers in support of the annual Walk2Work Day on Wednesday 10 March. By Alexander Communications
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ENERGY 4:01PM
Govt's $21 billion bet on cheap petrol It is economically irresponsible to continue to invest in new roading infrastructure while fuel prices push new heights, said the Green Party today. By Green Party
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FOOD 4:00PM
AsureQuality opens office and laboratory in Singapore AsureQuality Limited, a New Zealand Government State-Owned Enterprise, has established AsureQuality Singapore Pte Ltd to support and grow its customer base in the Asia and Middle East region. By AsureQuality
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COUNCIL 3:59PM
Mad council decisions, part 40 CENTRAL PLATEAU — Is this another ridiculous application of the Resource Management Act (RMA) asks Federated Farmers, this time it’s about resource consent to remove pasture weeds. By New Zealand Police
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CRIME 3:58PM
Car driven through front entrance of Hamilton Police Station HAMILTON — Hamilton Police are currently looking after the welfare of two staff members and coming to terms with damage caused to the front of their building after a car was driven into their station's entrance early this afternoon. By New Zealand Police
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EMPLOYMENT 3:58PM
A third of businesses expect to hire soon, but recovery not evident yet for many; survey Some optimism is evident that things are on the improve, and experts assure us a recovery is on its way, but many businesses have yet to see it working for them, says David Lowe, Employment Services Manager for the Northern Employers and Manufacturers Association. By Employers and Manufacturers Association
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REAL ESTATE 2:32PM
Real estate agent's appeal upheld because of new Act WELLINGTON CITY — A Wellington real estate agent, who was successfully prosecuted under section 14 of the Fair Trading Act for misleading use of a Buyer Enquiry Over price, has been discharged without conviction by the High Court following an appeal. By Commerce Commission
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