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Milk prices plummet as Nosh more than halves price to $1/litre

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Third for CAMPER in Leg 3 but looking for more

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Shine This Summer With Eden Sparkling

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Tuesday, 7 February 2012
HEALTH 2:48PM
Calories, not protein or carbs, are key to weight loss for people with diabetes Overweight or obese people with type 2 diabetes are more likely to reduce weight if they focus on cutting back on total calorie intake, rather than specific high protein/high carbohydrate diets according to a new study from the University of Otago, Wellington. By University of Otago
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GARDENING 2:46PM
Debut Ellerslie garden more than a pipe dream CHRISTCHURCH — A garden inspired by the Mackenzie Country’s hydro engineering landscape – weeds and all – will be created by debut Ellerslie International Flower Show exhibitor Paul Roper-Gee of Beca at next month's show. By Christchurch City Council
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WEATHER 2:43PM
El Niño / La Niña to become more dominant in New Zealand with climate change El Niño and La Niña weather patterns will become even more dominant in New Zealand with climate change, according to research from The University of Auckland published in Nature Climate Change. By University of Auckland
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FUNDRAISER 2:41PM
Swim Las Vegas Improve your fitness and take the swim challenge - 53 kilometres in three months! This year's long-distance swim challenge, 1 February - 30 April, is equivalent to a circuit of Lake Mead in Nevada, USA, near Las Vegas. By Wellington City Council
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COMMUNITY 2:35PM
Long Term Plan for Wellington WELLINGTON CITY — You have just weeks to go to give us your feedback on the next 10 years in Wellington - you can do this by participating in our online discussion forums. By Wellington City Council
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CONSERVATION 2:33PM
Young Conservationist of the Year WELLINGTON CITY — Cory Meister, from Island Bay, who turns 17 this month, is very clear about what he wants to do now he has left Scots College. By Wellington City Council
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EARTHQUAKES 2:30PM
Quake Safe Your Property WELLINGTON CITY — We know you're told this all the time - but unless you're prepared, you won't get through an emergency situation like an earthquake or tsunami. By Wellington City Council
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CRIME 2:27PM
Wellington Police investigating dairy robbery yesterday WELLINGTON CITY — Wellington Police are investigating an aggravated robbery at a Newlands dairy yesterday. By New Zealand Police
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EMPLOYMENT 2:25PM
Worker Crushed By 2.5 Tonne Concrete Panel A Wellington transport company has been fined $30,000 following an accident in March this year where a self employed contractor was lucky to survive being crushed by a 2.5 tonne concrete panel. By Department of Labour
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MOTORING 2:22PM
Safer February starts well The Police 'Safer February' campaign began well this weekend with few reports of poor or dangerous driving and relatively low numbers of fatalities. By New Zealand Police
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COMMUNITY 2:19PM
New Fordlands youth space grand opening on Saturday ROTORUA — Netball, touch rugby, and rippa rugby competitions are just some of the events taking place at this week’s grand opening of the new Fordlands’ youth space on Wrigley Road Reserve. By Rotorua District Council
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FOOD 2:15PM
Conference a huge learning opportunity PALMERSTON NORTH — Dairy farmers are invited to participate in the NZ Dairy Business Conference, the 43rd annual event hosted by the New Zealand Large Herds Association and farm nutrition company Altum. By Ballance Agri-Nutrients
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SEARCH AND RESCUE 2:11PM
Missing Canoeists Located ROTORUA — At about 6.00 pm yesterday Rotorua Police were advised of a pair of missing canoeists, who had become overdue on a trip down the Rangitaiki River, near Murupara. By New Zealand Police
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BUSINESS 2:08PM
Think Big, Think Again... Biggest is not always best when it comes to business computer systems. By Greentree International
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NEWS 2:05PM
Water safety plea for Auckland Continue to be prepared with knowledge of local conditions and dangers, take appropriate safety precautions, know your limits, wear your lifejacket and above all, keep young children within sight and reach. By WaterSafe Auckland
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POWERBOAT RACING 2:04PM
Kiwis Lose Their Grasp of GP Hydroplane World Championship UIM World GP Hydroplane Championship - Lake Karapiro, New Zealand VIDEO HERE Some of the best GP Hydroplane drivers in the World lined up today for the final race in the 2012 UIM World GP Hydroplane Championship. By luvmyboat.com
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CYCLING 1:57PM
RaboDirect Track National Champs – second and final take INVERCARGILL — The unheralded fast starters had their chance to shine on the final day of action at the RaboDirect Track National Championships in Invercargill. By BikeNZ
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MOTORSPORT 1:54PM
Fogg has freshened V8 racer for Manfeild weekend Holding a 76 point lead in the BNT V8s standings, Birkenhead’s Angus Fogg challenges this weekend’s 10-12 February penultimate round of the championship season at Manfeild with a fully rejuvenated Radio Sport Ford Falcon race car. By Lance Hastie
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CYCLING 1:50PM
Record breaking Big Bike fixup HASTINGS — The previous record for the total number of bikes presented at an iWay Big Bike Fixup was smashed during the event held on Sunday (February 5th) at the Hastings clock tower. By Hastings District Council
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CYCLING 1:48PM
Citys Bike Wise Month events click into gear HASTINGS — Get the family on their bikes and pedal down to one of Hamilton’s February Bike Wise Month events to be in with a chance win a brand new bicycle. By Hastings District Council
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NEWS 1:47PM
Conference explores options for sustainable travel HASTINGS — This month’s national 2Walk&Cycle conference will explore future transport options in a world which is growing more congested every day. By Hastings District Council
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POWERBOAT RACING 1:41PM
Aussie jet sprint boat champ rates opposition Defending UIM World Series Group A champion Slade Stanley from Australia reckons his toughest opposition for the two round 2012 title being held in New Zealand will come from his compatriot, but doesn’t rule out the Kiwi locals. By JetPro
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