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Friday, 3 July 2009
AVIATION 2:29PMRNP good news for Queenstown Travellers QUEENSTOWN — Air New Zealand’s ability to fly its domestic and international customers into and out of Queenstown over the busy winter season has been further enhanced with 18 aircraft now fitted with advanced navigation technology. By Air New Zealand
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HEALTH 1:22PM
Socks-over-shoes proven as means of reducing winter falls DUNEDIN — The longstanding practice of wearing socks over shoes to prevent falls on icy slopes has been supported by an innovative study from the University of Otago. By University of Otago
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HEALTH 1:19PM
Cost the key to accessing primary health care in NZ WELLINGTON CITY — Cost has been a major factor in causing thousands of New Zealanders to defer primary health care treatment according to a new study by the University of Otago Wellington. By University of Otago
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SPORT 1:12PM
New Zealander makes first ascent New Zealander Pat Deavoll has made the first ascent of Karim Sar (6180m) in the Batura region of northern Pakistan. By SPARC
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EDUCATION 1:10PM
Future Direction Of ICT Education In Secondary Schools Formal recommendations for the future of ICT education in secondary schools have been made to the Ministry of Education by an expert panel of education and technology leaders. By Ministry of Education
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EARTHQUAKES 11:52AM
Waihi villagers return home after state of emergency lifted TURANGI — GNS Science yesterday reported no significant new signs of cracking or movement in the Hipaua thermal area above Waihi village, allowing villagers to return to their homes. By Taupo District Council
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CULTURE 11:52AM
Technology takes traditional Maori Performing Arts to the world WELLINGTON CITY — Using the power of TelstraClear’s Next IP Network, around 300 senior Mori performing artists will get to perform in front of a worldwide audience on the weekend of 11 and 12 July 2009. By Te Papa
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GAMING 11:41AM
So what? Are you a rockstar? Get the party started with P!nk in your living room with “Lips”. By Pead PR
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HEALTH 11:40AM
Lumino makes it easier to budget for oral health Lumino The Dentists has teamed up with Q Card to help people budget for their oral health care with a 12 month interest free plan for treatments of more than $1,000. By Lumino The Dentists
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AVIATION 11:38AM
50 Year Celebrations for Air New Zealand and Brisbane Air New Zealand this week celebrates 50 years of operations between New Zealand and Brisbane. By Air New Zealand
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SKIING 11:29AM
Lake Wanaka Ski Fields all open for 2009 season WANAKA — Lake Wanaka’s 2009 ski season is officially underway with all four fields open for business. By EveNZ
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BUSINESS 11:10AM
Network to Get Work - selling, sometimes just doesn't sell. NORTH SHORE CITY — Network to Get Work - selling, sometimes just doesnt sell. By RES Business Development and 10x North Shore
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MOTORING 10:37AM
ACC changes would penalize poor people expert Proposals to make owners of older, less safe, cars pay more in ACC levies than those in newer, safer, cars, will simply penalise the poor, says the car buyer’s Dog & Lemon Guide. By Dog & Lemon Guide
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WINE 10:37AM
Last week for hot red Hot Red Hawkes Bay tickets HAWKE'S BAY — Tickets for next week’s Hot Red Hawke’s Bay expo are at a record high, with just one week left for wine lovers to purchase tickets to the highly anticipated, one-of-a-kind show. By Hawke's Bay Winegrowers Inc
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BASKETBALL 9:23AM
Basketball scores from 2009 FIBA U19 World Championship in Auckland NORTH SHORE CITY — The USA, Croatia, Spain and Puerto Rico claimed wins on the first session of basketball’s FIBA U19 World Championship in Auckland on Thursday. By Dave Worsley
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INTERNET 9:20AM
Commerce Commission releases quarterly report on broadband quality The Epitiro/IDC report on New Zealand broadband quality for the March 2009 quarter has been released. By Commerce Commission
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CONSERVATION 9:11AM
Zebra foal born at Hamilton Zoo HAMILTON — Hamilton Zoo has welcomed a new addition to its zebra herd, with the recent birth of a female foal. By Hamilton City Council
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TECHNOLOGY 9:10AM
True Internet Prepares for Next-Generation Cloud Services With Cisco Nexus 7000 Platform True Internet is paving the way for next-generation cloud services, starting with the deployment of the Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) Nexus(tm) 7000 Series Switch, a robust platform that will help True Internet transform the delivery of consumer and business applications to any place and device. By Cisco
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COMMUNITY 9:07AM
North Shore Community Plan benefits from community input NORTH SHORE CITY — The North Shore City Council has approved the Long Term Council Community Plan (LTCCP), setting out the city’s major projects and expenditure for the next 15 years. By North Shore City Council
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PHARMACY 9:06AM
Survey finds most New Zealand doctors prescribe placebos 3/4 of NZ doctors who completed a recent survey have prescribed placebos to their patients and ½ have done so in the previous year. By Dr. Shaun Holt
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EDUCATION 9:05AM
Changes reduce bureaucracy around early childhood regulations Changes to regulations covering early childhood education services will reduce unnecessary bureaucracy while ensuring the health and safety of children, Education Minister Anne Tolley said today. By Anne Tolley
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POLITICS 9:04AM
Government invests in parents More than half a million dollars is to be invested around the country in the parents of pre-schoolers, says the Minister for Social Development and Employment Paula Bennett. By Paula Bennett
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AGRICULTURE 9:04AM
Milk auction for 2010/11 deferred Agriculture Minister David Carter has announced the deferral of the regulated milk auction due in November. By David Carter
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REAL ESTATE 9:03AM
No additional regulation for property managers A review has found that additional regulation of property managers is not justified, says Associate Minister of Justice Nathan Guy. By Nathan Guy
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CRIME 9:02AM
Bill boosts law enforcement tools A bill that will boost the tools available to law enforcement agencies to fight crime was introduced to the House today by Justice Minister Simon Power. By Simon Power
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TRADE 9:01AM
Agriculture Minister to visit EU and UK Agriculture Minister David Carter leaves for Brussels today for bilateral meetings with the European Commissioner for Agriculture Mariann Fischer Boel and European Commissioner for Trade Baroness Catherine Ashton. By John Carter
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FOOD 8:59AM
Launch of inaugural Greenpeace 2009 Truefood Guide - Alcoholic Drinks Edition In Sydney on Tuesday July 7th, Greenpeace is launching the first True Food Guide Alcoholic Drinks edition, the only shopping guide for genetically engineered (GE) free alcoholic drinks. By Greenpeace New Zealand
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ROWING 8:55AM
Grant beats Diamond Sculls champ to book a date with Maeyens Lightweight world champion Duncan Grant was the star on the first day at the Henley Royal Regatta for the New Zealand team, defeating reigning Diamond Sculls champion - and world class heavyweight single sculler - Ian Lawson to book a second round race against Belgian star Tim Maeyens. By Rowing New Zealand
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BUSINESS 8:54AM
Time to put the call through to Telecom and Vodafone on mobile ripoff The Alliance Party of New Zealand says the news that New Zealanders will have to wait years for Telecom and Vodafone to be made to bring down excessive mobile charges is a travesty. By Alliance Party
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EARTHQUAKES 8:54AM
Taupo state of emergency lifted TURANGI — Status Update: 6.30 pm, Thursday 2 July 2009. By Taupo District Council
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