Provides the latest RSS feeds for New Zealand News. For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page New Zealand News.Net http://www.newzealandnews.net/ en-us Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:02:18 -0400 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:02:18 -0400 30 25 July 2008 Safer Young Driver Guide LaunchedThe AA Driver Education Foundation and Land Transport New Zealand have today released Safer Young Drivers: a guide to best practice education. Kath Hen... http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16434656&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:45:18 -0400 Scoop http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16434656&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 25 July, 2008Tourism spend up despite tough times for industryData showing continued growth in spending by international visitors to New Zealand was welcomed today by Tourism Minister Damien O&#x20... http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16434143&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:45:14 -0400 Scoop http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16434143&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 July 25, 2008 For Immediate UseIndustrial Action By Ministry of Fisheries Staff Postponed Planned industrial action by 220 staff at the Ministry of Fisheries has been suspended after their negotiat... http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16437879&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:45:11 -0400 Scoop http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16437879&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Press Release – For Immediate Releasewww.OUR WORLD IS NOT FOR SALE.wordpress.com.orgAuckland Friday 25 JulyNZ is not for saleDo YOU support a Free Trade Agreement with the United States?US S... http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16437882&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:45:08 -0400 Scoop http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16437882&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Friday 25 July 2008 Press statement from the United Fire Brigades of New ZealandThe United Fire Brigades Association of New Zealand has an interim financial deficit for the year ending 30 June 2008... http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16434667&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:45:03 -0400 Scoop http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16434667&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 As at Thursday evening there had been 43 government appointments this week. Yes, 43 appointments in four days. That’s part of a tally of 140 in the past five weeks. So, on the assumption tha... http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16437875&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:45:20 -0400 Scoop http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16437875&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 THE day of "The Jackal" has arrived with ball thief supreme George Smith tipped to torment the All Blacks pack in the key breakdown skirmishes. Serial Kiwi baiter Sam Scott-Young said losing talisman... http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16431638&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:49:27 -0400 Courier Mail http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16431638&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 25 July 2008For immediate releaseSleepyhead Group Buys Design MobelIconic New Zealand bed manufacturer Sleepyhead today announced it has acquired award-winning Tauranga based bedding and furniture ... http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16434664&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:45:05 -0400 Scoop http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16434664&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 794435 Media StatementAustralian market injects money into tourism industry Friday 25 July 2008 – For immediate releaseThe Ministry of Tourism has released data showing spending by internati... http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16434666&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:44:56 -0400 Scoop http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16434666&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 An Australian's drunken street attack on a woman in Christchurch has brought a two-year six-month jail term. The 28-year-old security officer, Shane Kenneth Boettcher, says he has no memory of th... http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16434159&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:47:54 -0400 The Press http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16434159&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Media statement Friday, July 25th, 2008Mallard spins himself out over KiwiSaver Labour Minister Trevor Mallard's claim that employers are pocketing the tax credits of their employees is a total fab... http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16434660&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:44:54 -0400 Scoop http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16434660&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 ACT leader Rodney Hide is asking the Cabinet Office to explain how it handled Foreign Minister Winston Peters receiving $100,000 from Owen Glenn to help pay his legal fees.Mr Peters also leads New Zea... http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16436546&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:37:35 -0400 National Business Review http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16436546&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Jim Anderton24 July, 2008First reading, Fisheries Act 1996 Amendment Bill (No2)Madam Speaker, I move that the Fisheries Act Amendment Bill (No. 2) be now read for a first time.At the conclusion of ... http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16434142&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:45:19 -0400 Scoop http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16434142&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 24 July, 2008A new Arts and media block for NMITMaryan StreetGood afternoon and thank you for having us here today.As Associate Minister of Tertiary Education, it’s great delivering good new... http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16434141&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:45:17 -0400 Scoop http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16434141&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Students at a New Zealand university are offering a reward to anyone who carries out a citizen's arrest of U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice during her visit to the country that begins Friday.A... http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16431636&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:31:23 -0400 eTaiwan News http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16431636&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 judge Fiona McDonald, have announced they will reform for an Australian music festival. The Headless Chickens, featuring original members McDonald and Chris Matthews, will perform at Australia's ... http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16431635&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:47:37 -0400 Stuff http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16431635&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Forestry Industry Must Aim for Quality to Survive ( GE free PR)The Forestry Industry should focus on ethical and sustainable production, targeting the quality-end of the global market in a way that... http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16434662&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:44:59 -0400 Scoop http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16434662&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Drew Barrymore is still in love with her ex-boyfriend. The actress, who recently split from her latest suitor Justin Long, reportedly initiated the break-up because she couldn't stop thinking abo... http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16432919&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:47:37 -0400 Stuff http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16432919&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 25 July 2008Police must butt out of politics during Rice visitIt is a constitutional affront for the Police to threaten students wishing to conduct a citizen's arrest of visiting US Secretary of St... http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16437877&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:45:15 -0400 Scoop http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16437877&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Hon Clayton CosgroveMinister for Small BusinessEmbargoed until 4.30pm, 25 July 2008 SpeechTaking New Zealand’s SME’s forward – speech to the New Zealand Small Business SummitV... http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16434144&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:45:11 -0400 Scoop http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16434144&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 25 July 2008News release PwC Report On Proposed Meat Partnership ReleasedA summary of a PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) business case used to prove the merits of the proposed partnership between Silve... http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16434663&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:45:07 -0400 Scoop http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16434663&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE25 July 2008Mountain Buggy® gets a makeoverWellington, NZ - In the face of growing competition in the stroller market, Mountain Buggy® is roaring back with a whole ne... http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16434657&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:45:16 -0400 Scoop http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16434657&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Media advisory:Boaties please check your mooringsJuly 25 2008The Harbourmaster is advising all recreational boat owners to check their moorings as bad weather is forecast to batter the Auckland reg... http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16434147&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:45:07 -0400 Scoop http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16434147&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Auckland City Council Media release 25 July 2008 Additional funding for St Patrick’s Square upgrade approvedLast night, Auckland City Council endorsed an additional $158,000 for the upgrade ... http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16437884&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:45:01 -0400 Scoop http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16437884&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 RNZAF Eyes In The Sky Head To Darwin A P-3K Orion crew from Number 5 Squadron of the Royal New Zealand Air Force will depart tomorrow for Darwin to participate in the Royal Australian Navy’s... http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16437880&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:45:04 -0400 Scoop http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16437880&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Peters names new Ambassador to PhilippinesNew Zealand's next Ambassador to the Philippines will be career diplomat Andrew Matheson, Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced today."The Philippines ... http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16437876&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:45:18 -0400 Scoop http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16437876&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Hon David ParkerMinister of Energy 25 July 2008 Speech notes Welcoming warmer homes for SouthlandersSpeech notes for the launch of the Southland Warm Homes Trust2pm, 25 July 2008,Invercargill Gree... http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16437874&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:45:22 -0400 Scoop http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16437874&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Miners are mounting a major lobbying campaign in the run-up to the general election and calling for a re-think on support for exploration."It's an election year, and that always means that parties tak... http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16436544&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:37:31 -0400 National Business Review http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16436544&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 25 July 2008 Winger Anthony Tuitavake believes the All Blacks' late arrival in Sydney gives them a mental edge over the Wallabies ahead of tomorrow night's Bledisloe Cup test.The All Blacks arrived i... http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16433837&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 11:52:56 -0400 NZ City http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16433837&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 The chief coroner says he has yet to decide if an inquest will be held into the deaths of the Kahui twins.The babies died of traumatic head injuries in June 2006, and their father, Chris Kahui, 23, wa... http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16432228&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:40:39 -0400 New Zealand Herald http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16432228&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Media statement by Clevedon Community Board25 July 2008Closure of Omana-Esplanade RoadAt the full council meeting last night, the notice of motion for the use of a referendum relating to the closur... http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16434148&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:45:02 -0400 Scoop http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16434148&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 NZ First leader Winston Peters has angrily refused to reveal who and what the Spencer Trust is, the organisation property developer Sir Robert Jones says he gave money to. He would not say when he kn... http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16434157&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:47:49 -0400 The Press http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16434157&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Air New Zealand, which has already hiked fares four times this year, warned Friday it may have to keep lifting fares to cover burgeoning fuel costs.Chief Executive Rob Fyfe said the national carrier w... http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16429805&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:30:50 -0400 eTaiwan News http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16429805&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Also severe gale southerlies are still likely in exposed parts of Wellington, Wanganui and coastal Wairarapa until late morning, with gusts of 140 km/h possible, however the winds should rapidly e... http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16434146&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:44:57 -0400 Scoop http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16434146&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Two people were killed and 20 others injured when a car was rammed into a police station in Yemen's Hadramaut province, Al Arabiya television reported. It was not clear who carried out the attack... http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16432915&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:47:51 -0400 Stuff http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16432915&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 MEDIA STATEMENTJuly 25, 2008 Fairfax Media Subbing Proposal to ProceedFairfax Media announced today it was proceeding with the establishment of a hub to produce world and business pages for all nin... http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16434658&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:45:14 -0400 Scoop http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16434658&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 A series of newspaper articles, radio and television items this week about New Zealand First election funding are “unsubstantiated rubbish”.None of the claims made in any of the items... http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16434140&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:45:21 -0400 Scoop http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16434140&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Parramatta's flickering NRL finals hopes remain alight, just, after the Eels scraped their way to the most uninspiring of 16-4 home wins over cellar dwellers North Queensland. Playing for their t... http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16432914&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:47:49 -0400 Stuff http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16432914&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Mr Peters says no donations were kept by party members and donations did not influence his party's policies. He says racing policy was written years ago and New Zealand First has always supported a "N... http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16434160&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:23:16 -0400 Newstalk ZB http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16434160&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 While export orientated companies can look forward to happier times, the stock market index as a whole won’t look pretty before next year, says NBR stock market columnist Michael Coote.“I ... http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16436540&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:37:25 -0400 National Business Review http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16436540&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 A Buller man who continued driving a car as it fell apart around him has been convicted of dangerous driving and driving with excess alcohol.The Westport District Court heard yesterday that Brook Ingh... http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16432229&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:40:35 -0400 New Zealand Herald http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16432229&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 The principal of collapsed Tauranga share broker and investment advisory firm Von Dadelszen and Co and related company, Ravenscourt Finance, has agreed to pay all creditors in full, the liquidators sa... http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16436542&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:37:28 -0400 National Business Review http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16436542&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 New Zealand Police Alert 4:00pm 25 Jul 2008 Auckland CityLocation of incident: Auckland CityIncident type: Body located in Basque rdPolice advise that a post mortem has been completed and there ar... http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16434145&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:45:09 -0400 Scoop http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16434145&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Qantas plane emergency landing A Qantas Airways plane made an emergency landing in Manila after losing cabin pressure during a flight from Hong Kong to Melbourne. http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16432917&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:48:01 -0400 Stuff http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16432917&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 media release+Goodman Property Trust delivers strong performance at AGM Date25 July 2008ReleaseImmediate• Forecast cash distribution of 10.25 cents (after tax) per unit • Another pre... http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16434665&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:45:01 -0400 Scoop http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16434665&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Sienna Miller is suing two British tabloids over a series of topless photos showing the Hollywood star on a raunchy holiday with new boyfriend Balthazar Getty. Miller claims photo agency Big Pictures... http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16434158&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:47:52 -0400 The Press http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16434158&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Telecom And TVNZ Agreement Means Armchair Olympians Can Get Off The CouchKiwi sports fans will be able to keep tabs on our Olympians via video clips streamed direct to their mobile phones free of c... http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16434659&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:45:11 -0400 Scoop http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16434659&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Peters returns, with someone to blame New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has angrily denied any wrongdoing in regards to the funding of his party.At a press conference in Auckland, he has told me... http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16433273&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:40:12 -0400 New Zealand Herald http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16433273&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Spending by overseas visitors increased 2.7 per cent to $6.2 billion in the year to March, figures from the Tourism Ministry show.Tourism Minister Damien O'Connor said the latest figures continued a t... http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16432227&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:40:50 -0400 New Zealand Herald http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16432227&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Unwashed, unfed and lacking sleep, tens of thousands of Chinese shouted, pushed and shoved for their last chance at Olympic tickets on a hot and smoggy day, threatening to break through heavy police c... http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16432921&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:47:34 -0400 Stuff http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16432921&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Transpacific Industries Group Ltd says it has issued $A20 million ($NZ26 million) worth of shares to "two sophisticated investors" to settle business deals.Transpacific -- which merged with New Zealan... http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16436539&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:37:23 -0400 National Business Review http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16436539&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Seven low-intensity bombs exploded across the Indian IT city of Bangalore, killing one person and wounding at least 15, police said. "In all these cases they have created the blast using timer d... http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16432916&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:47:54 -0400 Stuff http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16432916&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Introducing Rahui Reid KateneMaori Party candidate for Te Tai TongaKo Tainui te wakaKo Raukawa te moanaKo Rangitoto te motuKo Ngati Koata, Ngati Toa, Ngati Kuia, Kai Tahu nga iwiKo John Hippolite r... http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16437883&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:45:06 -0400 Scoop http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16437883&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 NEWS RELEASEEven More Rewarding Reasons to Do BusinessCrowne Plaza Auckland – the Place To MeetAuckland 25 July 2008 – Meetings, conferences and events have become even more rewarding... http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16434661&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:45:09 -0400 Scoop http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16434661&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Another bank has lowered mortgage rates, following the Reserve Bank's decision to lower the Official Cash Rate (OCR) yesterday.ANZ National said that from tomorrow its one-year rate would drop to 9.2 ... http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16436543&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:37:30 -0400 National Business Review http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16436543&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 TRAFFIC BULLETINTRANSIT NEW ZEALAND AUCKLAND REGIONAL OFFICE 25 July 2008SH1 Northern Motorway traffic bulletinSunday 27 – Thursday 31 JulyTransit New Zealand advises motorists of the follow... http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16437873&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:45:25 -0400 Scoop http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16437873&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 New Zealand actors Jay Laga'aia and Craig Parker are playing key roles in a new American swords and scorcery television series being filmed around Auckland. Filming of Wizard's First Rule, th... http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16432920&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:47:39 -0400 Stuff http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16432920&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Hon Rick BarkerMinister of Civil Defence25 July 2008Media StatementNew Te Reo school resource for learning about disastersMore than 300 Maori immersion and bilingual schools began receiving New Zea... http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16437881&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:44:59 -0400 Scoop http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16437881&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 New Zealand First Leader Winston Peters has angrily denied any wrongdoing in regards to the funding of his party.Mr Peters today told a packed press conference he had no involvement with the Spencer T... http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16436545&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:37:33 -0400 National Business Review http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16436545&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 25 July 2008 The International Cricket Council is doing all it can to ease security concerns, after Pakistan has been confirmed as the venue for September's Champions Trophy.The subcontinent nation i... http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16433835&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 11:52:51 -0400 NZ City http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16433835&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Farmers make good investors, I have always found. That's because they are required to invest time and money for extended periods before getting a return (the gap between planting a crop and receiving ... http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16437592&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 11:52:46 -0400 NZ City http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16437592&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Chief executive Wayne McNee has announced the ministry has reached agreement in principal with the Public Service Association and National Union of Public Employees on new employment contracts. The d... http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16427760&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:51:43 -0400 Newstalk ZB http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16427760&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 National's leader placed 167th equal on the list, with an estimated worth of $50 million. It is the first time Mr Key has made it onto the list. Mr Key says he never comments about his net worth and ... http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16427758&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:51:45 -0400 Newstalk ZB http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16427758&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 The former chief executive of Rowing New Zealand was today fined $10,000 in Tauranga District Court on two of nine fraud charges he had admitted.Craig James Ross, 52, was fined $5000 on each of two ch... http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16427791&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:55:56 -0400 New Zealand Herald http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16427791&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Shell is leading the charge - shaving another 4c a litre off its fuel. It takes 91 grade petrol to $2.06.9 per litre and diesel to $1.83.9 per litre. It is now the second drop in a week - the first c... http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16427761&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:51:35 -0400 Newstalk ZB http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16427761&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Melbourne, July 25: An Indian immigrant in New Zealand has been sentenced to life imprisonment for brutally murdering his wife following a retrial.Laxman Rajamani, a 36-year-old accountant, was found ... http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16426465&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 02:37:41 -0400 Express India http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16426465&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 New Zealand's main international gateway said international arrivals increased 1.9% in June, but departures were down 4.9% on the same month in 2007. The airport said major inbound markets were mixed... http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16425558&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 02:21:41 -0400 Morning Star http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16425558&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Access Brokerage boss jailed for three years - May 28 The Supreme Court has rejected stock exchange operator New Zealand Exchange's (NZX's) appeal to overturn a Court of Appeal ruling in favour of the... http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16423407&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 23:26:37 -0400 New Zealand Herald http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16423407&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Ken Clearwater, manager of the Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse Centre. Photo / Simon Baker The sorry saga of abuse at Christchurch's Marylands special school has been brought to a close with the decisi... http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16423413&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 23:26:31 -0400 New Zealand Herald http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16423413&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 The public gallery was packed with family members and friends of the child, including her mother and grandparents. Before the court proceedings got underway her grandfather started sobbing loudly, but... http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16423361&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 23:23:06 -0400 Newstalk ZB http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16423361&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Hunt on for best business supporters and green businesses The search is on for those who are the best at helping business and in 2009 a special award will be made for the country’s top suppo... http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16423584&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 22:46:44 -0400 Scoop http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16423584&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Media release July 25, 2008Pacific Steel Raises Prices By 18% Pacific Steel Group has advised customers it will increase the price of its reinforcing steel bar and wire rod products by 18%, effecti... http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16423585&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 22:46:41 -0400 Scoop http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16423585&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Rotorua police were called to the Spencer Road address at 6am yesterday after the 70-year-old was found by a family member. Senior Sergeant Tony Colby says police investigated and found no suspicious... http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16423363&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 23:22:53 -0400 Newstalk ZB http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16423363&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Rt Hon Helen ClarkPrime Minister of New Zealand25 July 2008Media StatementNiue’s Premier to make first visit to New ZealandPrime Minister Helen Clark announced today that the new Premier of ... http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16423344&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 22:46:36 -0400 Scoop http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16423344&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Media Release for immediate use:  Friday 25 July 2008 Young Gun Takes Over Waikato Franchise Jacob Annals is the new franchise owner of the Mike Pero Mortgages Hamilton Office. The 2... http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16423589&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 22:46:30 -0400 Scoop http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16423589&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 For immediate releaseTelecommunications Carriers’ Forum Media ReleaseTSO reform should reflect modern landscapeAuckland, 25 July 2008 – The Telecommunications Carriers’ Forum (... http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16423586&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 22:46:28 -0400 Scoop http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16423586&cat=14d7eba4e435d135  MEDIA RELEASE25 July 2008Discredited Anti-Smacking Advocate in NZFamily First NZ says that Canadian researcher Joan Durrant, who is currently in NZ as a guest of the anti-smacking lobby, has ... http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16425161&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 22:46:28 -0400 Scoop http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16425161&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 PRESS STATEMENT - For Immediate ReleaseNew Zealand Coalition Condemns New U.S. Cluster Bomb PolicyCalls on U.S. Secretary Rice to Ban these Weapons(Wellington, 25 July 2008) In a letter delivered t... http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16423349&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 22:46:31 -0400 Scoop http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16423349&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Hon Chris CarterMinister of EducationHon Lianne DalzielMinister of Commerce25 July 2008Media StatementMinisters welcome new financial services qualificationEducation Minister Chris Carter and Comme... http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16425159&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 22:46:37 -0400 Scoop http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16425159&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Media Information July 25, 2008Subaru safety highly ratedSubaru’s four most popular models have scored highly in used car safety ratings carried out by Monash University in Australia.The fir... http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16423590&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 22:46:26 -0400 Scoop http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16423590&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 A Hamilton man, convicted of murdering his wife, has been sentenced to 18 years in prison.Manu Sikuvea, 35, had pleaded guilty to the murder of Sarah Edwards and two charges of sexual violation.The co... http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16423410&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 23:26:43 -0400 New Zealand Herald http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16423410&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Margaret Mahy has appeared in the Christchurch District Court on a number of traffic charges. The 72-year-old is not commenting but her publishing manager from HarperCollins, Lorain Day has confirmed... http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16423365&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 23:23:01 -0400 Newstalk ZB http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16423365&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Maurice Williamson MP National Party Transport Spokesman 25 July 2008 Labour appoints stooges and hacks National’s Transport spokesman Maurice Williamson says it’s a disgrace that Lab... http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16425166&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 22:46:25 -0400 Scoop http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16425166&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Coal or Kiwi: Solid Energy at it againMore native forest, snails and kiwi habitat are destined for destruction by Government-owned coal company Solid Energy. The company is yet again applying to ex... http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16423345&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 22:46:39 -0400 Scoop http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16423345&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Weather analyst Richard Green says one of the largest and deepest lows they have seen for years is about to move onto the country bringing heavy rain and severe gales to much of the North Island. The ... http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16423364&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 23:22:48 -0400 Newstalk ZB http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16423364&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 A pollution warning has been issued by Environment Southland to riverside industries and people who take water from the Makerewa and lower Oreti Rivers. http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16423360&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 23:22:59 -0400 Newstalk ZB http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16423360&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Friday 25 July 2008Labour market eases as salaries increaseEmployers are finding it easier to attract staff but average salaries in New Zealand have increased substantially, according to the analys... http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16423591&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 22:46:24 -0400 Scoop http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16423591&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Hon Lianne DalzielMinister of Commerce, Minister for Food Safety,Associate Minister of Justice, MP for Christchurch East Friday July 25 2008Speech NotesInstitute of Financial Advisers Annual Confe... http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16425163&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 22:46:35 -0400 Scoop http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16425163&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Alliance Party media release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday 24 July 2008The Alliance Party has released its party list and electorate candidates for the 2008 general election.Co-leader Kay Murray a... http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16423348&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 22:46:28 -0400 Scoop http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16423348&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 A Buller man who continued driving a car as it fell apart around him has been convicted of dangerous driving and driving with excess alcohol. The Westport District Court heard yesterday that Brook In... http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16423358&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 22:48:30 -0400 The Press http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16423358&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Hon David ParkerMinister of Energy25 July 2008Media StatementNew Zealand joins new clean energy partnershipNew Zealand is to work with the United States to promote the use of cleaner and more effic... http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16425160&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 22:46:42 -0400 Scoop http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16425160&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Lesley Soper: Has the Minister seen any other reports from the medical sector regarding changes to funding mechanisms for accidents and injury?Hon DAVID CUNLIFFE: Yes; I have seen a report from the... http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16423347&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 22:46:33 -0400 Scoop http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16423347&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Media release25 July 2008Technology advance to benefit Tasman customersHolidaymakers travelling between Australia and Queenstown are set to benefit from a new technology that will dramatically impr... http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16423581&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 22:46:46 -0400 Scoop http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16423581&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 24 July 2008 Media StatementAquaculture NZ welcomed to NZ Fast Forward Aquaculture NZ has become the latest private sector group to sign up to become a cornerstone investor in the NZ Fast Forward i... http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16425164&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 22:46:32 -0400 Scoop http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16425164&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Writer Alan Duff. Photo / Doug Sherring Bankruptcy proceedings against Alan Duff were adjourned in the High Court at Napier yesterday to allow time for creditors to consider a proposal from the author... http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16423412&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 23:26:33 -0400 New Zealand Herald http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16423412&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Certainty for Hayes Paddock 24 JULY 2008 For Immediate Release Today at an extraordinary meeting of the City Development Committee in a unanimous decision identified Hayes Paddock as a heritage pre... http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16423350&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 22:46:26 -0400 Scoop http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16423350&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 A convicted murderer freed on parole after "dramatically" turning her life around has been recalled after forming a relationship with a man who murdered a prostitute. Michelle Richards, con... http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16423357&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 22:48:22 -0400 The Press http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16423357&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 The mountain is closed after 90cm of snow fell in the last 48 hours. Staff are currently carrying out avalanche control work, clearing roads, digging out the base area and de-icing the lifts. Skifiel... http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16423359&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 23:23:13 -0400 Newstalk ZB http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16423359&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Miners say New Zealand has $140 million worth of metallic minerals left in the ground , but needs a better approach to extracting wealth from both those minerals, and its oil, gas and coal."The invest... http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16424500&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 22:41:25 -0400 National Business Review http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16424500&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Air New Zealand, which has had to hike prices four times this year due to rising fuel prices, may need to hike them again, chief executive Rob Fyfe said.To cover the cost of fuel, fares should rise 20... http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16424499&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 22:41:24 -0400 National Business Review http://feeds.newzealandnews.net/?rid=16424499&cat=14d7eba4e435d135