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2013 Annual Public Transport Fare Review
Auckland Transport (AT) has completed its annual review of bus, ferry and train fares. An annual review of Auckland public transport fare prices is undertaken by AT in accordance with its service contract obligations with transport operators. OverviewThis year, there are no across the board increases in fares, but there are targeted fare changes. The fare changes are designed to align bus ...
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Stormwater pipes to be installed in Whitaker Street
Whitaker Street traffic will be disrupted as Gisborne District Council starts to install stormwater pipes along Whitaker Street between Wi Pere and Ballance Streets next week. The work will involve upgrading the existing open drain to an underground piped drain. This will avoid high ongoing maintenance costs and reduce the likelihood of blockages and surface flooding. Work is likely to ...
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Waiheke is up in arms over a 700m stretch of coast
A postal survey at the time, established that of the 2300 people who voted, 53% favoured road closure over 47% who preferred to have it open. The road was subsequently closed and has enjoyed two years as a car free environment where users ranging from children through cyclists and riders to people walking themselves back to health, could have a flat area to walk on while also accessing ...
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A cold week to come
Friday, 24 May 2013, 2:59 pm Forecast: MetService 24 May 2013A cold week to comeA fleeting ridge of high pressure will bring a mostly dry start to the weekend. However, a low from the North Tasman Sea and an active front from the Southern Ocean are expected to bring rain, and eventually much colder conditions, to much of the country.Media and Communications Meteorologist Daniel Corbett ...
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New Wanaka Signs under Wraps
Two new entrance signs to Wanaka are set for a big reveal in July, Wanaka Community Board Chairman and Queenstown Lakes District Council Deputy Mayor Lyal Cocks said. The signs, which are currently under construction, would be located on the north side of the state highway just before Puzzling World, and on the west side of Cardrona Valley Road adjacent to Oakridge Resort."Without ...
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Will Smith treats his children like adults.
The 'After Earth' actor has kids Jaden, 14 and Willow, 12, with wife Jada Pinkett Smith, 41, along with son Trey, 20, from a previous relationship and Will insists they never tell their children what to ...
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Former American Idol contestants Kelly Clarkson and Jennifer Hudson are set to return to the show as judges.
Kelly - who won the first season in 2002 - and Jennifer - who placed seventh in 2004 - have been approached by producers to join the panel of the new series after they decided to replace Mariah Carey, Nicki Minajand Keith ...
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NZ share prices drop on profit taking
The NZX 50 Index fell 62.34 points, or 1.4 per cent, to 4526.24. Within the index, 38 stocks fell, just two rose and 10 were unchanged. Turnover was $178 million."Markets had been priced aggressively on the upside," said Nigel Scott, a director at Craigs Investment Partners."Suddenly you're seeing some of that premium coming out. It's a healthy correction."Shares in ...
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5.7-magnitude earthquake strikes Northern California- Powerful earthquake rocks Russias Far East
GREENVILLE, Calif. – A magnitude 5.7 earthquake hit Northern California Thursday night that was widely felt across the region, but there were no reports of serious damage. The temblor struck at 8:47 p.m. and was centered near Greenville, about 25 miles southwest of Susanville in far northeastern California, said Rafael Abreu, a geophysicist with the U.S. Geological Survey's National ...
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Murder charge after Northland shooting
A man has been charged with murder after a man was killed and a woman critically injured in a shooting in Northland.A 44-year-old man was found dead at a rural address on Fairburn Road, near Kaitaia, on Sunday, police say.A 38-year-old woman was found seriously injured nearby.The mother-of-two was taken to Whangarei Hospital and remains in a critical condition on Sunday night, police say.A ...
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Bradley Cooper is “grateful for” The Hangover franchise.
Speaking at the European premiere for 'The Hangover Part III' at the Empire Cinema in London's Leicester Square on Wednesday (22.05.13), he told BANG Showbiz: "The good thing is, we got three movies out of it. That's the icing on the cake. It's sad. We're all pretty grateful. The third one, we were conscious of the fact it's rare that a comedy series gets ...
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NRL announces new drug measures
The NRL has announced a number of new steps to outlaw drug cheats from the game, including the immediate introduction of a biological passport programme.With the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA) investigating possible doping violations across the code, the NRL has moved to ensure it is on the front foot in the future.The Athlete Biological Passport (ABP) programme won't cover ...
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Richie Sambora is furious with Jon Bon Jovi for hinting he pulled out of their tour due to alcohol abuse.
The Bon Jovi guitarist announced his departure from their 'Because We Can' tour last month citing "personal issues" and after Jon revealed it was an issue Richie has been through before, it was speculated he was referencing Richie's last stint in rehab, for alcohol abuse, in 2011, which saw him miss out on 13 ...
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Owner of car found down bank comes forward
Police are speaking to the owner of a car found crashed down a bank on Paekakariki Hill Rd north of Wellington this morning. There had been concerns for the wellbeing of Blair Coleman after a member of the public discovered the vehicle down the bank after what looked like a recent crash. Emergency services discovered markings indicating the driver had climbed up the bank after a crash. A search ...
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Sideline Champs File your own live match report with Rate my Game
We're up and running again this weekend with the new Rate my Game application, allowing you to write your own match report on your kids' Saturday morning sports games - and from this week, the best reports will win prizes. Rate my Game allows you to quickly and easily file a match report on any game, big or small. You can send it live from the sideline on your smartphone, or when you get home to ...
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Tauranga dairy bows to public outcry over synthetic cannabis
A Tauranga dairy has bowed to public pressure and stopped selling synthetic cannabis. News of the decision came as Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne announced he was pushing his Psychoactive Substances Bill through Parliament quicker than planned to have legislation regulating synthetic cannabis in place by July. Raj Singh, of Matua Dairy, said although he had people ...
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Dad dead children injured in Canty crash
A father is dead and his two young children have serious injuries after a crash in north Canterbury.Police believe none of the three had been wearing seatbelts.The man, 41, had been driving an SUV which crashed after clipping a small truck it was overtaking on Gressons Road, west of State Highway 1, near Waikuku, about 2.45pm, police say.The car rolled several times before coming to rest in a ...
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Jonah Hill has reconciled with his ex-girlfriend.
"As soon as they sat down [in Starbucks] they started kissing again. They were so into each other, it was like there was nobody else in the store, actually I think they forgot where they were, it went on for at least five minutes."In September Jonah and Ali Hoffman called time on their relationship after nine months together.'Moneyball' star Jonah, 29, is said to have been ...
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Man killed children injured after vehicle rolls
A man was killed and two children injured when the vehicle they were in rolled several times into a paddock north of Christchurch this afternoon. Police said the occupants of the vehicle may not have been wearing seatbelts. The two children, believed to aged under 7, were taken to hospital with moderate injuries. The crash occurred on Gressons Road near Waikuku about ...
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Waiheke Island named in top 10 South Pacific islands list
Auckland's Waiheke Island has been ranked in the top 10 islands to visit in the South Pacific by an influential travel review website. The annual TripAdvisor Travelers Choice Destination awards honour top travel places worldwide, based on millions of reviews and opinions from travellers. Waiheke Island - described as a haven of beautiful beaches, gastronomical treasures and small wineries - ...
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Equipment for elderly veterans stolen from RSA
The Hastings RSA is reeling after $50,000 worth of equipment used to help war veterans and the elderly was stolen. "It's disgusting and despicable, especially because it's for the welfare of older people," RSA president Trevor Hardie said. "We're trying to keep them in their own homes, instead of rest homes, but this has put the kibosh on that. "The property was taken overnight Wednesday from a ...
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Minister encourages participation in Samoan Language Week
Talofa lava. Malo le soifua maua. Malo le lagi e mama. Pacific Island Affairs Minister Hekia Parata encourages all New Zealanders to participate in the upcoming Samoan Language Week which starts in the weekend on 26 May – 1 June. "It is fitting that Samoan language week sets the tone for the biggest celebration of Pacific language ever seen in New Zealand with seven Pacific language ...
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Groser to attend annual OECD meeting
Trade Minister Tim Groser will represent New Zealand at the OECD’s annual Ministerial Council Meeting (MCM) and Forum in Paris from 27 to 30 May. "The theme for this year’s meeting is ...
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Driver fights for life after narrowly avoiding decapitation
A motorist was last night fighting for his life after narrowly avoiding decapitation when the van he was driving slammed into a one-way bridge in Hawkes Bay yesterday. The 27-year-old man, believed to be from Palmerston North, was in a critical condition in Hawke's Bay Hospital's intensive care unit. Hawke's Bay Today understands he suffered a broken jaw, serious head injuries ...
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Paris Hilton has signed to Cash Money record label.
The 32-year-old heiress - who released her debut album 'Paris' in 2006 - will release a house music album later this year and has already recorded a single with Lil ...
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New Zealand stepping up for regional fisheries
New Zealand is regional power in the Pacific and this is reflected in our ongoing involvement in the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency, which is the mechanism by which the region manages one of its greatest natural resources.
New Zealand has long been a regional power in the South Pacific, and in this capacity the country has lead a number of major initiatives undertaken alone or in conjunction with other Pacific Island nations, the most important of these have been policies aimed at environmental protection and sustainability, as well as monitoring and rehabilitation of important environmental resources, such as the Pacific fisheries. Read more
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