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  • Facebook IPO Got You Eyeing Entrepreneurship?

    Start-up
    Michael Alter
    16 May 2012 | 9:30 am
    Some guidelines to help you decide if this is the time to jumpstart your new venture.Facebook's IPO will likely spawn a new generation of entrepreneurs. A number of Facebook alums have already invested in their own start-ups, but there are millions more young people who will now look to create the next big thing.It's an exciting time to be a young entrepreneur, given how easy technology can make running a business. But first you have to ask yourself: Do I have what it takes? Do I really want to start a business? Is now the right time? Is it too risky?No one can tell you the answer. There's no…

  • Dispute puts sanctuary cash at risk

    nzherald.co.nz - National
    16 May 2012 | 1:30 pm
    A stoush between landowners and councils over access to land at a wildlife sanctuary south of Cambridge has led to concerns about the fate of more than $1 million in funding.Up to five landowners had blocked access to fencing at...

  • Mladic taunts survivors as genocide trial begins

    Stuff.co.nz - Stuff
    16 May 2012 | 1:17 pm
    Bosnian Serb general Ratko Mladic made a throat-slitting gesture to a woman who lost her son, husband and brothers in the Srebenica massacre at the start of his trial for some of the worst atrocities in Europe since World War Two.

  • ANZ investing A$300m to branch out in China

    nzherald.co.nz - Business
    16 May 2012 | 12:35 pm
    Australia and New Zealand Banking Group, Australia's third-largest lender, plans to invest A$300 million ($388.4 million) to expand its branch network and increase lending in China.ANZ was the first Australian bank to invest in...

  • Apple to slim down, power up MacBooks

    nzherald.co.nz - Technology
    16 May 2012 | 12:30 pm
    Apple is preparing a new lineup of thinner MacBook laptops running on more powerful chips made by Intel, people with knowledge of the plans say.The MacBook Pro machines, to be unveiled at Apple's annual developers conference starting...
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    Start-up

  • Facebook IPO Got You Eyeing Entrepreneurship?

    Michael Alter
    16 May 2012 | 9:30 am
    Some guidelines to help you decide if this is the time to jumpstart your new venture.Facebook's IPO will likely spawn a new generation of entrepreneurs. A number of Facebook alums have already invested in their own start-ups, but there are millions more young people who will now look to create the next big thing.It's an exciting time to be a young entrepreneur, given how easy technology can make running a business. But first you have to ask yourself: Do I have what it takes? Do I really want to start a business? Is now the right time? Is it too risky?No one can tell you the answer. There's no…

  • Can This Start-up Shake up the Art World?

    Jon BurgstoneBill Murphy, Jr. and
    16 May 2012 | 9:06 am
    Consumers can already rent dresses, cars, and DVDs by the day. Why not fine art?Everyone wants nice things. The problem is, most people can't afford everything they want.That's a basic, simple example of customer pain—and as an entrepreneur that should get you really excited. Especially so, because there's an obvious cure: the rental business model. (Sometimes it's referred to as collaborative consumption.) Instead of selling new goods, some smart entrepreneurs have built businesses around the idea of renting them in bite-size morsels.Think about it: Rent the Runway, as the name…

  • Getting to the 'Ahhh' Moment With Customers

    Steve Cody
    16 May 2012 | 8:20 am
    What's better than data to a marketer? Getting a true emotional response from your audience. Here are the questions you need to ask first.Marketers are positively drowning in data. You don't need to take my word for it: A recent survey of some 1,700 chief marketing officers worldwide by IBM Consulting said marketers are being in some ways paralyzed by the reams of research they're being provided. Aside from eye strain, migraine headaches, and other occasional physical side effects, the mounds of data are impairing, if not disabling, the one quality great marketers (and entrepreneurs for that…

  • What It Feels Like to Be an Overnight Success

    Clarissa Cruz
    16 May 2012 | 7:49 am
    This restaurant went from being a quiet nook New York City's West Village to an always-packed hotspot, overnight. Here's how its owner dealt with the good and the ugly of being an instant hit.When an accolade comes—whether it's a glowing New York Times review, a shout-out from Anthony Bourdain, or a twinkly new Michelin star—a restaurant needs to be prepared. Takashi went from being a quiet Japanese eatery in New York City's West Village to an always-packed hotspot after Anthony Bourdain tweeted it was the "most exciting cooking" he's seen in a long time, and featured it on his…

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    16 May 2012 | 7:19 am
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    nzherald.co.nz - National

  • Dispute puts sanctuary cash at risk

    16 May 2012 | 1:30 pm
    A stoush between landowners and councils over access to land at a wildlife sanctuary south of Cambridge has led to concerns about the fate of more than $1 million in funding.Up to five landowners had blocked access to fencing at...

  • Fur flies as group tries to tackle cat problems

    16 May 2012 | 1:00 pm
    A call to control Hamilton's cats by introducing policies including a night-time cat curfew is prompting Forest and Bird to suggest owners should not replace their cats once they die.The Waikato SPCA will today ask the Hamilton...

  • YMCA faces fight to keep Pembroke base

    16 May 2012 | 12:50 pm
    The YMCA has enjoyed a privileged position in relation to the Pembroke St site for many years. Sell or status quo may not be the only options available.Waikato Kindergarten Association trustee Amanda Beatson The YMCA could have...

  • Not easy to get a break from PC

    16 May 2012 | 12:45 pm
    Like many of her friends and colleagues, Gabie George spends most of her day at her desk and regularly works through her lunchbreak.The 25-year-old executive assistant to Green MP Holly Walker is conscious of the health risks associated...

  • Schools stamp out afterball bashes

    16 May 2012 | 12:30 pm
    Schools are taking a hard line to stop students going on to late-night parties after their official school balls.One school has banned students from leaving the ball venue - even with their parents - unless it's on an organised...
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    Stuff.co.nz - Stuff

  • Mladic taunts survivors as genocide trial begins

    16 May 2012 | 1:17 pm
    Bosnian Serb general Ratko Mladic made a throat-slitting gesture to a woman who lost her son, husband and brothers in the Srebenica massacre at the start of his trial for some of the worst atrocities in Europe since World War Two.

  • Father leaves stories to be remembered by

    16 May 2012 | 12:00 pm
    A terminally ill father left stories about his life for his baby daughter, so she can know who he was even if she may not remember him.

  • Police uncover alleged date-rape drug lab

    16 May 2012 | 12:00 pm
    Four Waikato men have been accused of producing a date-rape drug known as "coma in a bottle" – in what is believed to be the first manufacturing operation of its kind in New Zealand.

  • Bad report card for bigger classes

    16 May 2012 | 12:00 pm
    "Treasury-based research" is being used to justify an increase in class sizes, a Christchurch principal says.

  • Mum urged son to claim self defence - tapes

    16 May 2012 | 12:00 pm
    The mother of the man accused of murdering New Zealand teenager Emily Longley in England can be heard in covert police recordings agreeing with her son that the aspiring model ruined his life.
 
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    nzherald.co.nz - Business

  • ANZ investing A$300m to branch out in China

    16 May 2012 | 12:35 pm
    Australia and New Zealand Banking Group, Australia's third-largest lender, plans to invest A$300 million ($388.4 million) to expand its branch network and increase lending in China.ANZ was the first Australian bank to invest in...

  • Sky faces probe as net deals criticised

    16 May 2012 | 12:30 pm
    Newscorp-controlled Sky Television is being probed by the Commerce Commission amid growing criticism it is limiting competition in New Zealand's unregulated pay television market.Sky went from the frying pan into the fire when the...

  • Self-service goes in Warehouse revamp

    16 May 2012 | 12:30 pm
    Big box retailer The Warehouse is canning self-service checkouts, which its chief executive says work well in supermarkets but are less compatible with general merchandise.The company - which is in the midst of a $130 million revamp...

  • Fuel prices steady as NZ dollar and cost of oil fall

    16 May 2012 | 12:30 pm
    The tumbling New Zealand dollar is being matched by a drop in the price of oil, meaning pump prices are staying about where they are - for now.Oil has dropped to its lowest price in five months with the price of a barrel of Brent...

  • Shareholder body baulks at plan from Metlifecare

    16 May 2012 | 12:30 pm
    An initial examination of Metlifecare's $216 million expansion plan has not been greeted favourably by the Shareholders Association and the boss of the retirement business is in discussions with major shareholders.Shareholders Association...
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    nzherald.co.nz - Technology

  • Apple to slim down, power up MacBooks

    16 May 2012 | 12:30 pm
    Apple is preparing a new lineup of thinner MacBook laptops running on more powerful chips made by Intel, people with knowledge of the plans say.The MacBook Pro machines, to be unveiled at Apple's annual developers conference starting...

  • Judge cites Jobs' 'pay more' remarks over e-books case

    16 May 2012 | 12:30 pm
    A federal judge cited the confident voice of the late Apple founder Steve Jobs this week as she refused to dismiss lawsuits alleging the company and various publishers conspired to drive up the price of electronic books.US District...

  • FBI interest in Dotcom known before arrest

    16 May 2012 | 12:30 pm
    Speculation about the FBI's interest in Kim Dotcom was passed across government departments and wound up in a report for ministers long before he was arrested, documents show.Information described as "vague" was passed from one...

  • Game review: Mortal Kombat Vita

    16 May 2012 | 12:00 pm
    Last year's best fighting game is back with more than a vengeance. Mortal Kombat Vita has brought bloody murder into your bathroom, bus seat, garden bench, or anywhere else you'd care to dispatch your foe, and it is so much better...

  • Kiwis get first crack at online dating Facebook feature

    16 May 2012 | 2:17 am
    Frustrated online daters tired of meeting people who have oversold themselves may find a solution in a Facebook application.New Zealand is the first country to have access to the new feature of the social networking site, launched...
 
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    nzherald.co.nz - Sport

  • Boxing: New boy stars in showbiz circus

    16 May 2012 | 12:30 pm
    Welcome to the world of professional boxing, Joseph Parker, where the only thing more entertaining than the fight is the business.Yesterday's announcement - live from the grandiosely named The Nation's Clubrooms - was a press call,...

  • Sailing: NZ starts quest for kiteboarding glory

    16 May 2012 | 12:30 pm
    Plans to rev up kiteboarding in New Zealand with an eye on the 2016 Olympics started in Auckland last night.Yachting New Zealand hosted a forum as its first move in reaction to the International Sailing Federation's decision to...

  • Cricket: IPL Kiwis do little for our reputation

    16 May 2012 | 12:30 pm
    As the fifth edition of the Indian Premier League heads towards its playoffs, New Zealand's contingent of players have been conspicuous by their lack of impact on the season.And that poor collective output could have a negative...

  • Rugby: Cipriani wrong for Rebels, says Macqueen

    16 May 2012 | 12:30 pm
    Former Melbourne and Wallabies coach Rod Macqueen admits Danny Cipriani's image was not one the new Super 15 club was looking to project and that both the former England five-eighths and the Rebels struggled under those circumstances.Macqueen,...

  • Racing: Clash of stars Cambridge highlight

    16 May 2012 | 12:30 pm
    It is rare a lowly $6000 race at Cambridge attracts a group one winner, let alone two.But the need for lead-up racing to far richer targets has brought two of the north's age-group pacing stars together in a race their trainers...
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    nzherald.co.nz - Environment

  • Oyster industry given funding boost

    15 May 2012 | 5:40 pm
    Kiwi oyster farmers are hoping a boost in funding from the Government will help the industry fight back from a two-year fight with a herpes virus. The newly formed Ministry for Primary Industries has awarded $407,000 for the

  • Milk waste leaves big carbon footprint

    14 May 2012 | 1:45 pm
    Waste milk creates a carbon footprint equivalent to thousands of car exhausts, claims a study that highlights the environmental costs of inefficient farming and the aggressive marketing of supermarket food.British scientists have...

  • Chinese mining plans worry Raglan locals

    13 May 2012 | 5:00 pm
    Hundreds of Waikato coastal residents have raised their concerns about the activities of a major Chinese mining corporation that has been drilling for mineral samples for months without scrutiny or consultation.The Ruapuke Kollective...

  • No sign of Qld fruit flies - but controls to remain

    13 May 2012 | 3:18 pm
    No further Queensland fruit flies have been found in west Auckland, as biosecurity officials maintain strict controls in the area after the discovery of a single fly last Tuesday sparked a major biosecurity operation.A large-scale...

  • Hope grows in battle to check fruit fly

    13 May 2012 | 12:30 pm
    Primary Industries Minister David Carter says industry officials are doing a good job in responding to the discovery of fruit fly Avondale.However, some people yesterday criticised the lack of signs warning about the emergency.The...
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    nzherald.co.nz - Entertainment

  • Airport stunt: TV crew plead guilty

    15 May 2012 | 10:45 pm
    A TV3 comedian involved in an airport stunt that went wrong has pleaded guilty to giving false information to get access to a security area at Auckland International Airport. Pulp Sport star Ben Boyce was filming an episode for...

  • Shihad doco sparks war of words (+video)

    15 May 2012 | 9:12 pm
    Shihad's career has been a rollercoaster ride of highs and lows - and it seems that trend followed through into the making of a movie about the band.A war of words has broken out between the director and producers behind Shihad:...

  • Celebs arrive as Cannes Film Fest kicks off

    15 May 2012 | 8:53 pm
    The stars and starlets have begun rolling into Cannes as the sun-kissed Riviera resort prepares for the annual movie frenzy where glittering careers are launched and cinema legends born.Australian Nicole Kidman, Brad Pitt and Robert...

  • Paul Casserly: Let's lay off Sally Ridge - for now

    15 May 2012 | 7:00 pm
    I'm disappointed in you New Zealand. You see a poll asking if you want a reality show based around the capers of Sally Ridge and her daughter,

  • 'Who makes these decisions?' - Fans rage as Cliff Curtis TV show gets axed

    15 May 2012 | 6:30 pm
    Cliff Curtis has had a bad year. First, the Eddie Murphy film he co-starred in called A Thousand Words was labelled "the worst reviewed movie of all time" and was routinely panned by critics.Now, his American drama show Missing...
 
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    nzherald.co.nz - Travel

  • Peru: Escaping Machu Picchu's madding crowds

    15 May 2012 | 11:15 pm
    The Lost City of the Incas, Machu Picchu, is lost no more. It's a Unesco World Heritage Site and has become so popular that the Peruvian government now limits the number of visitors, although not nearly as strictly as Unesco would...

  • The Hollyford Track: Land of ripping yarns

    15 May 2012 | 7:30 pm
    Fortunately, there are no Australians in our group. "I need to warn you about dangerous plants," says Mike soon after we begin our three-day hike along the Hollyford Valley. He points to the leafy shrub beside him. "This is tutu....

  • How to make the most of the falling euro

    15 May 2012 | 5:00 pm
    With the foreign-exchange markets beginning to react to the leftward swing in France and the post-election paralysis in Greece, the euro has been falling - and that's good news for Kiwi travellers wanting to make their dollar go further...

  • Sarmakand: A perfect resting place

    14 May 2012 | 9:00 pm
    Soft, rhythmic chanting in Arabic echoed from the passageway leading to the tomb of Qusam ibn Abbas, signalling that some pilgrims were paying their respects to this favourite cousin of the Prophet Mohammed, so I decided to wait until...

  • Jim Eagles: Don't sit so close to me

    14 May 2012 | 4:30 pm
    I'm sure you know the feeling. You're sitting in your seat in the plane, watching passengers walking down the aisle, wondering who'll be sitting next to you. And hoping like heck it won't be ... the guy who looks as though he's been...
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    Scoop NZ - Business

  • Igloo Celebrates Commerce Commission Decision

    16 May 2012 | 1:55 am
    / MEDIA RELEASE 16 May 2012 Igloo Celebrates Commerce Commission Decision General Manager of IGLOO Chaz Savage is delighted with the Commerce Commission’s decision that IGLOO’s joint venture is not anti-competitive and does not breach the Commerce ...

  • Working party meets on common ground

    16 May 2012 | 1:39 am
    An opportunity to learn from industry experts and experience a cross section of business in the horticultural industry brought together six of the country’s top young horticulturists to a training forum at Bayer New Zealand’s head office in Auckland, in May.(15th ...

  • IG Markets - Afternoon Thoughts

    16 May 2012 | 1:25 am
    Across Asia, markets have extended their losses as risk aversion escalates after Greece failed to form a government, putting fresh elections and a potential euro exit on the cards. In US trade, markets extended their losses after having traded ...

  • Generation Homes embarks on rapid expansion plan

    16 May 2012 | 1:23 am
    In a market which has seen several well-known building franchises fail, national home building company Generation Homes is forging ahead with its large-scale expansion plans for five new offices in four regions across New Zealand.

  • MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares fall; Sky TV down on regulator probe

    16 May 2012 | 1:03 am
    May 16 (BusinessDesk) - New Zealand shares fell, led by the News Corp-controlled Sky Network Television after the regulator said it will investigate the pay-TV company's content deals with internet service providers. Fisher & Paykel Healthcare led ...
 
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    The National Business Review

  • Should the government sell the $20b NZ Superannuation Fund?

    chris-keall
    15 May 2012 | 5:18 am

  • Sinatra style

    chris-keall
    11 May 2012 | 5:59 pm
    Sinatra style Sinatra style Fendalton View this property online 152 Glandovey Road, Fendalton bed 5 bath 5 car 4 540 sqm house on 1902 sqm section CV: $4 million 152 Glandovey Road, Fendalton [bed] 5 | [bath] 5 | [car] 4 540 sqm house on 1902 sqm section CV: $4 million read more

  • Harbour views

    chris-keall
    11 May 2012 | 5:29 pm
    Harbour views Harbour views St Heliers, Auckland View this property online 175 St Heliers Bay Road, St Heliers, Auckland bed 7 bath 5 car 3 725 sqm home on 1370 sqm section CV: $5.5 million 175 St Heliers Bay Road, St Heliers, Auckland [bed] 7 | [bath] 5 | [car] 3 | 725 sqm home on 1370 sqm section CV: $5.5 million

  • Lifestyle estate

    admin
    11 May 2012 | 4:44 pm
    Lifestyle estate Lifestyle estate Coatesville View this property online 60D Goldflats Lane, Coatesville bed 7 bath 5 car 4 On two hectares (five acres) Guide price: $5.6 million to $5.8 million. 60D Goldflats Lane, Coatesville [bed] 7 | [bath] 5 | [car] 4 | On two hectares (five acres) Guide price: $5.6 million to $5.8 million. read more

  • NBR Daily Biz Quiz

    chris-keall
    30 Apr 2012 | 2:01 pm
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    Stuff.co.nz - Stuff

  • Mladic taunts survivors as genocide trial begins

    16 May 2012 | 1:17 pm
    Bosnian Serb general Ratko Mladic made a throat-slitting gesture to a woman who lost her son, husband and brothers in the Srebenica massacre at the start of his trial for some of the worst atrocities in Europe since World War Two.

  • Father leaves stories to be remembered by

    16 May 2012 | 12:00 pm
    A terminally ill father left stories about his life for his baby daughter, so she can know who he was even if she may not remember him.

  • Police uncover alleged date-rape drug lab

    16 May 2012 | 12:00 pm
    Four Waikato men have been accused of producing a date-rape drug known as "coma in a bottle" – in what is believed to be the first manufacturing operation of its kind in New Zealand.

  • Bad report card for bigger classes

    16 May 2012 | 12:00 pm
    "Treasury-based research" is being used to justify an increase in class sizes, a Christchurch principal says.

  • Mum urged son to claim self defence - tapes

    16 May 2012 | 12:00 pm
    The mother of the man accused of murdering New Zealand teenager Emily Longley in England can be heard in covert police recordings agreeing with her son that the aspiring model ruined his life.
 
 
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    Top Stories - Google News

  • Greece Swears In Panagiotis Pikrammenos As Caretaker PM - Wall Street Journal

    16 May 2012 | 1:30 pm
    The HinduGreece Swears In Panagiotis Pikrammenos As Caretaker PMWall Street JournalATHENS (Dow Jones)--Senior Greek judge Panagiotis Pikrammenos was sworn in as prime minister late Wednesday to head a caretaker government that will lead the country to fresh elections in June after an inconclusive poll earlier this month resulted in a Greece gets caretaker PM until next vote in JuneThe Associated PressGreeks set election date amid possibility of bank panicCNN InternationalJudge to lead Greece in emergency GovernmentTVNZWashington Post -Voice of America -The Guardianall 987 news…

  • French President Francois Hollande - Washington Post

    16 May 2012 | 1:23 pm
    CBS NewsFrench President Francois HollandeWashington PostFrench President Francois Hollande, center, flanked by his companion, Valerie Trierweiler, and Paris Mayor Bertrand Delanoe, arrives to deliver a speech as part of a ceremony at the Paris town hall. Nicolas Sarkozy, center-left, the outgoing French Profile: Hollande's government for FranceBBC NewsHollande Names Socialists to French Cabinet PostsWall Street JournalFrench President Hollande picks moderate CabinetCNNFox Newsall 3,422 news articles »

  • Family go from 'house of horrors' to homelessness - TVNZ

    16 May 2012 | 1:14 pm
    Family go from 'house of horrors' to homelessnessTVNZThe family that lived in the home attached to one of Christchurch's most infamous crime scenes is facing homelessness for the third time in less than three years. The Araipu family watched their Wainoni home burn to the ground after "bodies were found and more »

  • Ratko Mladic plotted to 'raze Sarajevo to the ground' - Telegraph.co.uk

    16 May 2012 | 1:05 pm
    Telegraph.co.ukRatko Mladic plotted to 'raze Sarajevo to the ground'Telegraph.co.ukRatko Mladic plotted to "raze Sarajevo to the ground" unless he could divide the city along ethnic lines as he orchestrated a three-and-a-half year "terror campaign" that left thousands dead, the trial heard. By Bruno Waterfield UN prosecutors have Anger, drama at Ratko Mladic's genocide trialThe Associated PressMladic trial opens to angerHerald SunBosnia's Butcher in Court: Ratko Mladic Stands Trial for War CrimesTIMEThe Guardian -Reutersall 2,070 news…

  • ACC privacy breach could spark legal action - TVNZ

    16 May 2012 | 12:53 pm
    ACC privacy breach could spark legal actionTVNZACC could face legal action over its latest breach of clients' privacy, a lawyer says. ONE News discovered an employee sent confidential account information on more than 100 clients to the wrong people. The accounts for overdue levies for the 118 ACC Another privacy breach at ACCNewstalk ZBACC blunder breaches privacy of 100 clientsStuff.co.nzNew major ACC privacy breach3News NZall 5 news articles »
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    Kiwiblog

  • A letter to the ed

    David Farrar
    15 May 2012 | 11:00 pm
    A good example of how putting something in the wrong context, can change its meaning entirely. And personally I think it is a great joke! Tags: Media

  • Prescription charges editorials

    David Farrar
    15 May 2012 | 10:00 pm
    Two editorials on the increase from $3 to $5. First the Dom Post: With the Government promising a “zero budget”  next week the choice for him was simple: ask people to  pay slightly more for prescription medicines or tell patients needing cancer treatment and elective surgery to wait longer. He has chosen to ask families to pay up to $40 more a year for medicine. Few, apart from those who like to pretend the Government has a limitless supply of money, will disagree with that choice. The increase, which takes effect next January, will push the price of a single item up from $3 to…

  • Responding to Winston

    David Farrar
    15 May 2012 | 9:03 pm
    Winston has just made a speech where Whale and I get a mention. Worth putting things in context: No sooner had the Banks/Dotcom story hit the headlines than Newstalk ZB decided to interview a bewildered blogger called Whaleoil. Without a fact to fan his considerable self with Mr Whaleoil explained to ZB listeners that New Zealand First had been a beneficiary of the giant German. The ZB people did not bother to check with Dotcom or New Zealand First. To be fair to Whale and ZB, considering NZ First has a long history of not disclosing donations it was legally required to disclose, and that…

  • The sky is falling … the sky is falling

    David Farrar
    15 May 2012 | 9:00 pm
    The CTU is a bit like Chicken Little at the moment. On RNZ yesterday on minor changes to employment law… The Council of Trade Unions says the changes to industrial relations laws being considered are the worst attack on workers’ rights since the 1990s In fact the changes are very much around the margins, and fairly in-substantive. The Government should require unions to collect their own membership fees, rather than force employers to be unpaid fee collectors ofr them – then they really would have something to complain about. But the “worst attack since the…

  • Carpet cleaner charged

    David Farrar
    15 May 2012 | 8:13 pm
    NZ Herald reports: A tradesman allegedly caught by TV3 cameras committing an indecent act at a customer’s home was granted name suppression when he appeared in court today. The carpet cleaner at the centre of a hidden camera sting by the Target consumer affairs show appeared in Manukau District Court this morning on charges of burglary and wilfully accessing a computer. He was bailed to reappear on June 6, TV3 reported. What is interesting is that he has been charged for what some might say are the less vile offences, yet there is no charge for masturbating on a woman’s underwear.
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    Rt Hon John Key

  • Key Notes: Working on the Budget

    10 May 2012 | 9:27 pm
    This issue of Key Notes outlines some of our planning for Budget 2012, covers our new reforms to the welfare system, discusses spending for  both tertiary education and our programme to reduce rheumatic fever in vulnerable communities - and touches on a few events from my diary. Continue reading "Key Notes: Working on the Budget"

  • 09 May - Video Journal No.5

    9 May 2012 | 6:05 am
    09 May. In this edition of his regular video journal, John talks about the tourism industry, Budget 2012, our campaign to eradicate rheumatic fever, welfare reforms and more.

  • Post-Cabinet Announcement

    7 May 2012 | 4:18 am
    07 May. Prime Minister John Key and Social Development Minister Paula Bennett announce $287.5 million in extra funding over the next four years for the first phase of the Government's welfare reforms to help more New Zealanders into work, The announcement is followed by extensive Q&A with media. For more, including a PDF containing Q@A from the Ministry, see http://www.national.org.nz/Article.aspx?ArticleID=38443 For more on the Government's welfare reform programme, see http://www.national.org.nz/welfare-reforms.aspx

  • Budget 2012 – sticking to a plan that’s working

    30 Apr 2012 | 7:39 pm
    Prime Minister John Key says this month’s Budget will show the Government is on track and sticking to its plan. In a pre-Budget speech in Wellington, Mr Key reiterated that the National-led Government’s responsible management of the books means an operating surplus is set to be posted in 2014/15. “This year will see another zero Budget as we chart a course back to surplus,” Mr Key said. “The Government will continue to spend in priority areas. This Budget will protect and grow areas of public spending that are important in delivering real results to New Zealanders.” “We’ll…

  • Pre-Budget Speech to Business New Zealand

    30 Apr 2012 | 7:39 pm
    Ladies and Gentlemen. Good afternoon and thank you for coming to this pre-Budget speech. I want to thank Business New Zealand for hosting this event today. And I want to thank them for the very constructive role they play in representing New Zealand businesses and employers. Budget 2012 will show the Government is on track and sticking to its plan. As Bill English said in a speech a few days ago, we are set to post an operating surplus in 2014/15. We don’t have the final forecasts through from Treasury yet, but we have enough headroom now to be sure that there will be a surplus in that…
 
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    frogblog

  • The Ministers respond to the Christchurch housing crisis…

    Holly Walker
    16 May 2012 | 1:03 am
    Last month, I wrote to the Ministers for Canterbury Earthquake Recovery, Social Development and Housing asking what they proposed to do about the lack of affordable housing in Christchurch, and giving them a few suggestions. Here is what they had to say…  ——————————- Dear Holly, Thank you for your letter dated 5 April 2012 regarding affordable housing in Christchurch. I have outlined the Government’s responses to this issue below. The Canterbury Earthquake Temporary Accommodation Service (CETAS) is a joint service…

  • Beyond Today: a values story, and the Greens’ story

    Claire Browning
    15 May 2012 | 6:13 pm
    Beyond Today: a values story is the Green party’s story. On the Greens’ fortieth birthday, it says Values is a history of which the party should be very proud, and values are the new politics We need the quants, and the poets, both. We need the activists and the Members of Parliament, the individuals, and the collectivists. We need Green values. We need us all. Let us begin. So ends Beyond Today: a values story, to be launched at the Greens’ AGM on June 1, 2012. May 30 is the anniversary of the 1972 launch of the Values Party, and the whole day on June 1 will be about Values: a Values…

  • EEZ Bill makes risky deep-sea drilling E-Z

    Gareth Hughes
    14 May 2012 | 11:46 pm
    Today the Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Economic Effects) Bill (EEZ BILL) was reported back from the Local Government and Environment Select Committee. The bill regulates activities like drilling for oil and gas in the EEZ plugging a huge legislative and regulatory gap that the Greens have called for action on for years. It’s vital that New Zealand has sound environmental management of our oceans and we voted to send the Bill to select committee where we hoped to improve it, however it wasn’t to be. Ultimately the EEZ bill contains too many serious flaws and risks our…

  • Disability, fairness and care issues

    Catherine Delahunty
    14 May 2012 | 5:11 pm
    The Court of Appeal have given the Crown a clear message that discriminating against family members who care for a disabled adult child at home is unacceptable. The Ministry of Health has 20 working days to decide whether to appeal this decision to the Supreme Court. The Ministry has now failed to prove its position against paying family members to the Human Rights Tribunal, the High Court and Court of Appeal which has cost us all at least $1.4 million. The Ministry need to decide it is time to stop the legal circus and start talking to affected people. The first people the Ministry needs to…

  • Ireland to also ban fracking

    Gareth Hughes
    14 May 2012 | 2:34 am
    More good news. Ireland has announced that no hydraulic fracturing or “fracking” for gas would take place in Ireland pending further “detailed scientific analysis and advice”. It’s clear that momentum is growing around the world against this controversial drilling technique with Germany and the state of Vermont also set to ban it in the last week. Of the countries that are known to have used fracking, the US, Australia, Ireland, Germany, Bulgaria, South Africa, France all have full country, state or regional bans in place and only China and New Zealand do not. The fact is, there are…
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  • NZ Tech Podcast: Fyx no longer provides a fix, Telecom 4G trial, HTC One X and Samsung Galaxy SIII

    paulspain
    16 May 2012 | 4:39 am
    This week we discuss what happened to the Fyx Internet service, Telecom NZ's 4G trial, our first experiences with the HTC One X and Galaxy SIII Android phones, accessing Netflix in NZ, hands on with the new 2degrees and Snapper mobile payment system... (more in the full post)

  • HTC One X: E.T. phone home

    TelecomTech
    15 May 2012 | 9:51 pm
    As I entered the second week of owning the HTC One X, I felt it was time to explore the communication side.  After all, what good is a phone if it’s difficult to work out how to make a call?Dialling a number is as simple as hitting the phone icon, which brings up a nice large dial-pad and recent calls list.  The call quality on the Telecom XT network is very clear and very rarely suffers from drop-outs or fading.  If you begin to input a number that you’ve saved in your contacts list, the phone directory will recognise it and automatically start populating the rest…

  • Zoho Launches Zoho Sites, Website Builder for Businesses (with video)

    15 May 2012 | 3:49 pm
    Zoho Sites Website Builder makes it extremely easy to build professional-looking websites that are also mobile-ready. Service uses drag-and-drop user interface, code-free development.

  • AMD unleashes second-generation AMD A-Series APUs

    15 May 2012 | 1:27 am
    Second-generation AMD A-Series APUs enable best-in-class PC mobility, entertainment and gaming experience in single chip with up to 12 hours of battery life and double the performance-per-watt compared to previous generation.

  • Digicel launches NFC-based mobile wallet payments with VeriFone

    14 May 2012 | 10:33 pm
    The mobile company has developed the world's first integrated NFC capable Wallet service that doesn't require a bank account, credit card, or smart phone.
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  • Morning Briefing

    Brad Kreft
    16 May 2012 | 11:02 am
    Hulk TV series planned A Hulk TV series is in development according to ABC president Paul Lee. The adaptation of the Marvel comic in being planned for release in 2013. Harold & Kumar animated series to be developed An animated series based on the Harold & Kumar films is on the cards at Adult Swim. The channel announced plans to develop the show alongside the films’ producers Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg. South Park game delayed South Park: The Game has been delayed until early 2013 after initially planign to be released this year.   Filipino president backs Sanchez to win…

  • Bad season for kiwis on American TV

    Brad Kreft
    16 May 2012 | 10:42 am
    Kiwi actor Cliff Curtis has had his new drama series Missing axed by the ABC network in the States. The series, which features Ashley Judd in the lead role, started promisingly enough before ratings began to drop over the 10 episode season. The bad news continued this week for NZ talent, with Sam Neil’s series Alcatraz also cut by its network after just one season. Add to that Rhys Darby’s axed sitcom How To Be A Gentleman and all-in-all it hasn’t been the most promising TV season for kiwis in America. Let’s hope we have a change of  fortunes by the time Madeleine Sami’s Super City…

  • Name suppression for Target carpet cleaner

    Brad Kreft
    16 May 2012 | 10:22 am
    The man who has become the butt of many a joke this week has been granted name suppression after appearing in court yesterday. The carpet cleaner who was caught with his hands down his pants in a classic Target hidden camera sting appeared in Manukau District Court on charges of burglary and wilfully accessing a computer. He was bailed to reappear on June 6. Producers of TV3’s Target said they handed in the footage to police because of the “extreme nature of his behaviour”. Source: Herald

  • Paul Merton In Europe

    PRIME
    16 May 2012 | 9:03 am
    8:30pm Friday, June 1 on Prime Reality Series Comedian Paul Merton sets his sights on discovering the wonders of modern Europe – a continent of unparalleled diversity and the home of many of the globe’s oldest cultures. It is a land of huge contrasts – economically, geographically, religiously and culturally. Beginning in Germany, Paul meets the leader of a political movement known as the Apple Front, before enjoying a ‘chess boxing’ match in a Berlin sports hall. Next, he meets a former truck driver who practises the dying art of giant bunny breeding, and…

  • Junior Masterchef Australia

    PRIME
    16 May 2012 | 9:03 am
    7:30pm Friday, June 1 on Prime Reality Series The junior chefs face their first US offsite Team Challenge at LA’s infamous Venice Beach, otherwise known as “Muscle Beach”. They are broken into two teams and given a two-hour challenge of creating hamburgers for the public. The public are told to give points to the team they liked the burgers of best and both teams are neck and neck until the crucial last minutes. For the pressure test, they meet at a Mexican restaurant and must recreate a prawn quesadilla, putting their own twists on it. But they are all still in for a big…
 
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  • fabric-a-brilliant

    sue
    16 May 2012 | 6:06 am
    Imagine if you will,  40 tables  stacked full of vintage fabric from the 1950s and 1960s  and lace from the 1920s.  Add in all sorts of delightful sewing accessories like buttons and vintage patterns and you start to get an idea for what the biannual fabric-a-brac sale  is  all about It’s being held this Saturday 19 May 2012, 9am to 12.30pm at St Anne’s Hall, Emmett St, (close to bus stops and easy parking) Newtown, Wellington The Stallholders, stack their tables with fabric they no longer need, so it can find a new home. They come from Wellington, Christchurch, Napier and…

  • Let’s help Wellington SPCA into a new home

    Joanna
    10 May 2012 | 12:43 am
    Wellington City Council would like your views on the draft Long Term Plan 2012-22. The draft plan sets out what the Council is proposing to do over the next ten years. Public consultation on the Wellington City Council Draft Long Term Plan runs from the 16th April to 18th May 2012. This is your chance to have a say – your support will make all the difference. There are a whole bunch of things involved in the long term plan that the Wellingtonista collectively and individually have opinions on. Hopefully there will be more posts about those soon. But today I’d like to talk to you…

  • Something to hum about

    Joanna
    5 May 2012 | 1:26 am
    Hummingbird has been on Courtenay Place for a long time (twelve years!), and has just undergone a complete refurbishment. The Wellingtonista was invited along to check out the revitalised space and new menu, and what we found was very very good. In their own words: The site was once, many decades ago, a butcher’s shop and in the process of peeling back all the room’s many layers we found that shop’s original tiles and brick.  They were incorporated in our design, and so the place is something of a palimpsest, with the old coming through to the new. The new Hummingbird has a…

  • Review: Lucrece

    librarykris
    3 May 2012 | 10:22 pm
    An adaptation of Shakespeare’s narrative poem “The rape of Lucrece” by Binge Culture Collective. It’s a visual+audio installation at the Toi Poneke Gallery plus a live performance on Thursday and Friday evenings.  Fiona McNamara’s director’s note states “This production of Shakespeare’s poem claims the text, written by a man in a patriarchal society, as a woman’s story and investigates what happens to performance and to an audience when the female body is present and the male body is absent.” The performance concentrates on the rape…

  • Fashion in reflection

    BrockFlanders
    2 May 2012 | 11:37 pm
    Fashionably late is usually a term reserved for the truly glamourous, so perhaps it is apt that this belated post is a snapshot of Wellington Fashion Week. Group A – April 19 After a well-groomed schmoozing opening party, things truly kicked off – with stilettos on – with the Group A show on Thursday night. Staged within the Brutalist exterior of Massey University’s Museum Building, the show was anything but tough, unravelling a catalogue that included a stalwart of NZ fashion in Trelise Cooper, equally rich in heritage is Ashley Fogel – a man and label that has been…
 
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  • Sky faces probe as net deals criticised - New Zealand Herald

    16 May 2012 | 12:31 pm
    New Zealand HeraldSky faces probe as net deals criticisedNew Zealand HeraldBy John Drinnan Newscorp-controlled Sky Television is being probed by the Commerce Commission amid growing criticism it is limiting competition in New Zealand's unregulated pay television market. Sky went from the frying pan into the fire when the NZ shares slump as Sky TV stock fallsNinemsnMediaWorks, Quickflix welcome probe of Sky TV content dealsNational Business ReviewPlummeting Sky drags market downStuff.co.nzall 60 news articles »

  • BU student in coma after deadly New Zealand crash - FederalNewsRadio.com

    16 May 2012 | 11:17 am
    FederalNewsRadio.comBU student in coma after deadly New Zealand crashFederalNewsRadio.comThis undated family photo shows Meg Theriault, 21, a Boston University student injured in a crash in New Zealand on Saturday morning, May 12, 2012. Theriault was in intensive care Sunday at Waikato Hospital in New Zealand after surgery the previous day New Zealand school that hosted Boston U. students in deadly crash says it Washington Postall 281 news articles »

  • New Zealand closes embassy in Sweden due to budget cuts - Channel 6 News Online

    16 May 2012 | 10:22 am
    Southland TimesNew Zealand closes embassy in Sweden due to budget cutsChannel 6 News OnlineWELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND (BNO NEWS) -- The New Zealand government on Wednesday announced it will close its embassy in the Swedish capital of Stockholm as a result of budget cuts required among diplomatic posts in Europe. New Zealand Foreign Affairs New Zealand's Stockholm embassy to closeStuff.co.nzNZ's embassy in Sweden to closeTVNZNZ to close Swedish embassySouthland TimesMSN NZ Newsall 26 news articles »

  • NCSU professor honored by New Zealand for disaster mission - Charlotte Observer

    16 May 2012 | 8:54 am
    NCSU professor honored by New Zealand for disaster missionCharlotte ObserverIn this undated photo, released by the New Zealand Archives, a rescue worker walks past the wreckage of an Air New Zealand DC-10 plane after it crashed into Mount Erebus in Antarctica on Nov. 28, 1979, killing all 257 on board.and more »

  • New Zealanders Mailed Hair Dryers, Cash by Mystery Stranger - NBC Connecticut

    16 May 2012 | 7:12 am
    The GuardianNew Zealanders Mailed Hair Dryers, Cash by Mystery StrangerNBC ConnecticutA handful of New Zealanders have gotten mystery packages in the mail containing hair dryers or other appliances, cash and affectionate notes. The video of an Oregon boy's visit to the zoo is getting national attention. A lioness, behind glass at the Mystery gifts from Paris stump New ZealandersCNN (blog)In mysterious move, hair dryers mailed to New ZealandTriValley CentralHair you go: New Zealanders puzzled by mystery gifts from ParisThe Guardianall 131 news articles »
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  • More Maori than Pakeha hospitalised with epilepsy

    Kezia Bennett
    15 May 2012 | 11:38 pm
    EPILEPSY FIGURES: Number of young Maori and non-Maori hospitalised with epilepsy from 2000-09. IMAGE: Ministry of Health report The report shows that 1029 Māori children and young people were admitted to hospital with the condition between 2005 and 2009, compared with 2471 non-Maori children. The figures mean Maori make up 29% of young people hospitalised, and non-Maori, 71%. In contrast, Maori make up 15% of the population, while Pakeha make up 77%.   The report, The Health of Maori Children and Young People with Chronic Conditions and Disabilities in New Zealand, was commissioned for the…

  • Local skaters not happy with new Whitby design

    James Paul
    15 May 2012 | 12:27 am
    FOODSTUFFS Wellington is inviting design ideas from residents and users of the skate facilities, based at the Adventure Park in Whitby at a public meeting tonight. Property Development Manager, from Foodstuffs Wellington Co-operative Society Ltd, Mark Lash says it is a chance to gain feedback about whether the relocation is acceptable, enabling him “to seek direction in regards to the design”. “If there is widespread support, we will continue with the development. If feedback is to the contrary, then we will likely continue with the status quo.” The first proposal for the new park,…

  • Food and drink fans take a bite out of the capital city

    Olivia Watt
    15 May 2012 | 12:14 am
    SWEETS, meat, cosmetics and drink filled Westpac Stadium at the weekend for the Wellington  Food Show. Companies from all over New Zealand gathered to showcase their products. Tracy Levey has been coming to the show for seven years and likes the idea of giving Wellington a taste of her Alpine Gold fruit juice. “We just wanted to introduce our brand to Wellington because we are from the South Island and thought the food show was a great way to promote our product,” says Tracy. Quina Fina tonic water employee, Kirsty Warbrick sees the show as a way for people to try out different brands.

  • Teens say proposed liquor law changes unworkable

    Marieke de Raad
    14 May 2012 | 9:04 pm
    Adult consent to consume alcohol is a reasonable point of looming law changes, say teenagers spoken to by NewsWire about looming law changes  However they say splitting the purchase age between 20 for shops and 18 for on-licences such as restaurants and clubs would be unworkable. The Alcohol Reform Bill is in its final reading in Parliament next month, and consent and the split age are two of the key changes.   Student Laura Gardner (17) agrees with underage teenagers getting consent from parents or guardians because it is not a challenge for most to get alcohol. “Young people are…

  • Wellington builders feel recession squeeze

    Anthony Scadden
    14 May 2012 | 1:14 am
      WELLINGTON BUILDERS are enjoying a higher number of consents, but one builder says they are having to work at a lower rate. In the 12 months to March there have been 1278 consents approved, according to Statistics New Zealand’s building consents figures. The peak month was December 2011, during which 188 consents were approved. So far this calendar year, there have been 296 approved dwelling consents issued in Wellington. There were 114 consents issued in March 2011 and 136 consents in 2012, a 19 percent increase. However, building values this year have dropped $10 million from $35…
 
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  • Airport to remove homes in noise zone

    16 May 2012 | 12:23 pm
    About 700 houses around Wellington Airport are to be demolished or insulated against airport noise. Affected residents were notified yesterday of the airport's plans, which include ...

  • Family of 13 face threat of homelessness

    16 May 2012 | 12:23 pm
    Olivia Carville talks to Shanita Araipu, a Christchurch mother of 12, who is facing homelessness for the third time in less than three ...

  • Father leaves stories to be remembered by

    16 May 2012 | 12:23 pm
    A terminally ill father left stories about his life for his baby daughter, so she can know who he was even if she may not remember him. Ben Revell died just over a week ago from motor neurone ...

  • Personal details in IRD papers

    16 May 2012 | 12:23 pm
    A Christchurch man says the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) mistakenly sent him a document with so many private details about a person that he could easily impersonate them. The one-page ...

  • ACT man 'not part of law review'

    16 May 2012 | 12:23 pm
    A private consultancy hired by the Labour Department to analyse a legal protection for vulnerable workers says a former Treasury head and ACT party candidate had nothing to do with the project. ...
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  • Man finally admits part in robbery

    16 May 2012 | 12:07 pm
    A man has been granted bail pending sentencing after waiting almost six months before admitting his part in the early-morning street robbery of three teenage Australian students on Napier's Marine Parade.

  • Beer-swilling bride a storm in a stubbie

    16 May 2012 | 8:02 am
    What's wrong with this picture? ... Katrina Hayman was snapped swilling a beer at the Taranaki Bride of the Year contest.

  • NRNA- New Zealand organises fundraising events for Samata schools

    16 May 2012 | 3:48 am
    The Non Resident Nepalese Association of New Zealand has organised fundraising events in New Zealand for Samata Schools in Nepal.

  • Bail for dad who broke baby's legs

    15 May 2012 | 11:32 pm
    A young Napier father who broke his baby daughter's legs has been remanded for sentence after pleading guilty to hurting her - 14 months after telling police how she was injured.

  • Fran O'Sullivan: Anxious time for super man

    15 May 2012 | 9:22 pm
    Senior Cabinet ministers are standing by like a bunch of anxious midwives in case the impending birth of Steven Joyce's grand business super-ministry turns into another restructuring debacle.
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  • Airport to remove homes in noise zone

    16 May 2012 | 12:23 pm
    About 700 houses around Wellington Airport are to be demolished or insulated against airport noise. Affected residents were notified yesterday of the airport's plans, which include ...

  • Family of 13 face threat of homelessness

    16 May 2012 | 12:23 pm
    Olivia Carville talks to Shanita Araipu, a Christchurch mother of 12, who is facing homelessness for the third time in less than three ...

  • Father leaves stories to be remembered by

    16 May 2012 | 12:23 pm
    A terminally ill father left stories about his life for his baby daughter, so she can know who he was even if she may not remember him. Ben Revell died just over a week ago from motor neurone ...

  • Personal details in IRD papers

    16 May 2012 | 12:23 pm
    A Christchurch man says the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) mistakenly sent him a document with so many private details about a person that he could easily impersonate them. The one-page ...

  • ACT man 'not part of law review'

    16 May 2012 | 12:23 pm
    A private consultancy hired by the Labour Department to analyse a legal protection for vulnerable workers says a former Treasury head and ACT party candidate had nothing to do with the project. ...
 
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  • "Fascination of Plants Day" Celebrated on May 18th

    16 May 2012 | 1:52 am
    New Zealanders are being urged to get up close and personal with plants this week as the first ever ‘Fascination of Plants Day’ is celebrated around the world.

  • Funding Available For Research and Development

    15 May 2012 | 11:23 pm
    The Ministry of Science and Innovation still has money to invest in research and development projects. The funding is offered through its TechNZ programme and can be accessed by contacting the DCC’s Economic Development Unit on 477 4000.

  • Discovery could lead to greener ways of making drugs

    15 May 2012 | 11:02 pm
    Discoveries made during PhD studies by Victoria University graduate Emma Dangerfield could revolutionise the pharmaceutical industry, by allowing drugs to be made in a more environmentally friendly way.

  • Buttercup pest developing resistance to herbicides

    15 May 2012 | 7:34 pm
    Giant buttercup, a damaging European dairy pasture weed that is avoided by cattle due to its acrid taste, is costing New Zealand hundreds of millions of dollars in lost revenue as dairy farmers battle to control it.

  • Antarctic research links forged with Korea

    15 May 2012 | 7:16 pm
    New Zealand and Korea are poised to start a new collaborative research effort in the Antarctic following plans for a $90 million state-of-the-art station being built on the frozen continent at Terra Nova Bay.
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  • Social Housing need – A ticking time bomb

    16 May 2012 | 6:57 am
    National’s announcement today of successful applicants to the $25.3 million Social Housing Unit (SHU) Growth Fund is just a drop in the ocean, the Green Party said today.

  • Housing a non-event on National’s policy calendar

    16 May 2012 | 1:41 am
    The Government’s Social Housing Unit (SHU) Growth Fund pales in comparison to what the Housing Innovation Fund would have achieved under Labour’s stewardship, says Labour’s Housing spokesperson Annette King.

  • McCully announces closure of embassy in Stockholm, Sweden

    15 May 2012 | 11:35 pm
    Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully today announced the closure of the Stockholm embassy in Sweden as part of $10 million of savings in the Ministry’s European posts.

  • Dunne: chartered accountants’ contribution welcomed

    15 May 2012 | 11:04 pm
    Revenue Minister Peter Dunne today thanked the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants (NZICA) for its contribution to the wider discussion on simplifying tax for small and medium sized businesses in New Zealand.

  • Government funding for new housing projects

    15 May 2012 | 10:26 pm
    People in need will get the most benefit from Government funding for new housing projects, to be developed by non-government providers. Housing Minister Phil Heatley today announced the successful applicants to the $25.3 million Social Housing Unit ...
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  • Health Care And Beneficiaries

    16 May 2012 | 1:57 am
    The Government is proposing to make benefits dependent on the perceived good behaviour of the beneficiary!

  • System failures lead to sex offences against children

    16 May 2012 | 1:29 am
    The Sensible Sentencing Trust is saddened and dismayed that failures within the New Zealand criminal justice system have lead to sex offences being committed against children.

  • Collaboration to build affordable homes for Pacific families

    15 May 2012 | 10:29 pm
    Today the Hon Phil Heatley, Minister of Housing announced that a collaboration involving the Auckland Manukau Tongan Methodist Parish is to receive $4.3 million of funding from the Social Housing Unit (Growth Fund) for its Matanikolo Housing Project in ...

  • Court Of Appeal Court Judges Must Be On Cannabis

    15 May 2012 | 8:13 pm
    Following a decision by the Court of Appeal to reduce the sentence of a man who violently assaulted his girl friend the Sensible Sentencing Trust is asking how many of the Judges involved are on cannabis. Trust Spokesman, Garth McVicar said the decision ...

  • Education Isn't a Box

    15 May 2012 | 6:55 pm
    The Conservative Party is concerned at the National led government's plan to increase class sizes in schools.
 
 
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  • Maori language school wants lower rent

    14 May 2012 | 8:07 pm
    A Wainuiomata Maori language school says it shouldn't have to pay exorbitant rents on its own people's land.

  • Whanau Ora money allegedly with Mongrel Mob

    10 May 2012 | 12:27 am
    Allegations that Whanau Ora money supplied by the taxpayer has ended up with the Mongrel Mob in Dunedin is news to the minister in charge of the Maori welfare agency.

  • Urewera case 'politically motivated'

    8 May 2012 | 11:17 pm
    One of the Urewera Four believes the whole case was politically motivated to label Maori and political activists as terrorists.

  • Calls for Poverty Bay to go by Maori name

    28 Apr 2012 | 6:57 pm
    A Gisborne councillor has stirred things up on the East Coast, by calling for Poverty Bay to go by its Maori name, Oneroa.

  • AFFCO lock out affecting hundreds

    28 Apr 2012 | 2:17 am
    Maori Party co-leader Pita Sharples says the AFFCO lock out is seriously affecting hundreds of workers and the local and tribal communities they belong to.
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  • Field Theory: Rules

    15 May 2012 | 10:18 pm
    Here is a quick rundown of the new rules to be trialled by the IRB:1. Law 16.7 (Ruck): The ball has to be used within five seconds of it being made available at the back of a ruck or within two seconds following a warning from the opposition forwards of "Fucking come on ref!" Sanction – Scrum.2. 19.2 (b) (Quick Throw-In) For a quick throw in, the player may be anywhere outside the field of play between the line of touch and the seats where the players girlfriends sit. Fans may be allowed to throw the ball in if...

  • Capture: Eating Tim Tams with Tono and The Finance Company

    14 May 2012 | 4:35 pm
    Last Friday night we went to see Tono and The Finance Company play the final night of their 'Up Here For Dancing' release tour at the intimate  Lucha Lounge in Newmarket. The music was great, Tono's lyrics are wry, funny and perceptive, and the audience gave them a warm welcome. I have taken photos at Lucha Lounge before, and knew the light would be difficult. Armed with the fastest black and white film I could find (Ilford Delta 3200), and trying not to get in the way too much, I managed to get some photos, the band illuminated by not...

  • Hard News: Disrupting the Television

    14 May 2012 | 4:32 pm
    This week on Media7, we're looking at the curious case of Fyx, the retail ISP launched last week by Maxnet with a new pricing model and -- this is what got everyone chattering -- a "global mode" whose purpose, although the company was wary of saying as much, was to let customers defeat region-blocking on offshore video-on-demand services.In effect, it opened up a world of film and television. Customers would be able to use (and where applicable, pay money for) Netflix, Hulu, BBC iPlayer and other services. A growing number of more sophisticated New Zealand users have already been...

  • Hard News: Where do you get yours?

    10 May 2012 | 6:53 pm
    According to Nielsen research that I can't be bothered digging up right now, you, dear Public Address reader, are notably confident about buying things online, relative to the general population. It's a fair bet that you're also pretty confident about where to get stuff that you're not actually buying too.I was nattering with Pete Darlington on Twitter yesterday about places to buy music -- yeah, buying music, that's how old we are -- and he said he'd been using Beatport for dance and reggae music. I tend to prefer the British-based Juno, despite is quirky interface, for the same...

  • Hard News: " To prostitute yourself to media interests is not a good way to be"

    10 May 2012 | 6:11 pm
    Last night's Media7 programme is online here -- and there's also a 20-minute extended interview with Bryan Gould. The programme is not entirely unsympathetic to its subject, Rupert Murdoch -- senior lecturer at Auckland University and former Herald editor Gavin Ellis noted the debt that everyone in newspapers owes Murdoch and speculated on what might befall Murdoch's papers if he was removed from command of his company.But Gould, formerly a senior member of the British Labour Party's shadow cabinet and a colleague of Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, was scathing of Murdoch's influence on British…
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  • Slash to Perform Two New Zealand Shows

    16 May 2012 | 11:13 am
    One of the best guitarists of all time, Slash was named Time magazine’s runner-up in "The 10 Best Electric Guitar Players" in 2009, while Rolling Stone placed him at No. 65 on their list of "The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time" last year.Guitar World ranked his solo in "November Rain" No. 6 on their list of "The 100 Greatest Guitar Solos" in 2008, and Total Guitar placed his riff in "Sweet Child o' Mine" at No. 1 on their list of "The 100 Greatest Riffs" in 2004.Slash will perform in new amazing concerts…

  • Andrew Tosh Tribute to Peter Tosh

    16 May 2012 | 11:09 am
    Andrew Tosh – is coming to New Zealand, and will be performing at the Mangawhai Tavern on Sunday 3rd June (Queen's Birthday Weekend).Andrew Tosh, son of reggae pioneer Peter Tosh, will perform a tribute to his late father, along with his own compositions. He will be backed by one of New Zealand’s premier reggae bands, David Grace & Injustice, plus Special Guests.Andrew Tosh grew up around his famous father and he had already started his recording career when his father was shot dead in 1987 (Andrew sang two songs at his funeral). Andrew’s debut album, Original Man, was…

  • Coldplay New Zealand Show

    13 May 2012 | 10:14 am
    Undeniably the world’s biggest band, Coldplay, announced in March that they will be headed to Australia this November and Chugg Entertainment are now happy to announce the details of four very special stadium shows on the Mylo Xyloto tour in Australia and New Zealand. This will mark the first time the 7-time Grammy Award winners have toured Australasia since the over-whelming success of their 2009 Viva La Vida tour and their quick visit to Australian shores headlining 2011’s Splendour in the Grass.  

  • The Smashing Pumpkins

    7 May 2012 | 11:52 am
    Following last Friday's record sell-out of this year's Splendour in the Grass festival, Secret Sounds are excited to announce that festival headliner The Smashing Pumpkins will be playing very special sideshows in Perth, Sydney, Melbourne and then heading to New Zealand for one Auckland show. For these headline performances, The Smashing Pumpkins will be debuting a unique stage design in Australasia created to reflect the visual themes to go along with the full presentation of their new album, "Oceania" - which is set for release on June 22, 2012, through Create/Control - as…

  • Blacklistt - From The Blind Spot Tour

    7 May 2012 | 11:16 am
    Pulling on a fresh black t-shirt with a different name, Blacklistt hit the road for a nationwide tour under a new moniker - showcasing their new tunes 'From the Blind Spot' and 'Worth Fighting For' plus the greatest hits from the Blindspott catalogue.Be sure to catch Blacklistt in either Dunedin, Invercargill, Christchurch, Mt Maunganui, Browns Bay, New Plymouth, Wellington, Hamilton or Auckland. Fans lucky enough to catch Blacklistt at Homegrown 2012 can attest to the industrial strength vigour that the band has been honing for…
 
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  • May 14, Rainbow Falls Kerikeri

    13 May 2012 | 11:29 pm
    Include Rainbow Falls at Kerikeri on your sightseeing list.View the Stone Store and Kemp House then take this lovely bush walk to spectacular waterfalls.

  • May 12, A Guide to Auckland

    12 May 2012 | 8:40 am
    A comprehensive Auckland Information Guide for the independent traveller.Suggestions ,tips and recommendations on the best attractions , activities , shopping, accommodation, transport and more.

  • May 12, Relax at Ngawha Hot Springs

    12 May 2012 | 5:16 am
    Relax at Ngawha Hot Springs - these magical therapeutic thermal waters set in natural surrounds are a unique experience.

  • Mar 24, The World of Wearable Art Show, Wellington

    24 Mar 2012 | 3:58 am
    I had been traveling around the South Island for two and a half weeks, in September and October 2009 and got talking to a few people about the World of

  • Jan 13, Skytower Auckland

    13 Jan 2012 | 6:06 am
    Skytower Auckland is a city icon.,revolving restaurant, and many entertainment centres and restaurants make it a must visit in Auckland.
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  • How Effective is Article Marketing

    Mobilize Mail
    16 May 2012 | 7:05 am
    Article Marketing – once a print media tool has now become a great option for online and email marketing. Your Email Marketing NZ strategy should include article marketing where you can link to articles and your website from email campaigns. Keep articles professional, clear and concise, always under 600 words. Read the full article here: How Effective is Article Marketing

  • Auckland Property Investment – Looking Rosy

    propertyblogs
    15 May 2012 | 7:15 pm
    Thanks to Property Tutors for the information provided in this article. The April sales figures for residential property in Auckland are again impressive. Sales volume in the Auckland region were up 16.3% over April 2011 and that in itself is a positive outcome let alone the other statistics presented by the REINZ. The latest Real Estate Institute of New Zealand data also confirmed an increase in property prices. The median price is up $10,500 (+2.2%) compared to April 2011. Auckland recorded its highest number of transactions in an April month since 2007 with 2,157 sales. Other parts of the…

  • Article Marketing – It Works

    Mobilize Mail
    15 May 2012 | 5:39 pm
    The success of any marketing strategy starts with a well thought out plan of action. In your article marketing plan we recommend creating a list of tasks and then commit to following through on your plan, consistency and volume of article marketing placement will help you achieve your marketing goals. For every task list the day the task is to commence and the expected time of delivery (also known as ETA). Using Article Marketing as a strategy is not exclusive to the internet and is as popular in the print media as the online arena. Here are some article marketing plan tips from Donna…

  • It Takes Years To Become An Overnight Success

    propertyblogs
    13 May 2012 | 11:19 pm
    Building a New Zealand based Property Investment business is not for the faint hearted especially in the current economic climate. Like most success in life it takes years to become an overnight legend. A lot of work, discipline and use of proven systems is required to get your property investment business off the ground and in good working order every year. Sean Wood of PropertyTutors Limited has done the hard yards in building his own property investment business over many years and he has not only survived our recessionary times, h has flourished. Sean’s mentoring business,…

  • How to Avoid the Biggest Mistakes in Business – Mistake No. 2

    Nick Roberts
    10 May 2012 | 5:13 pm
    Mistake No. 2 – Not Knowing Whether You’re Making or Losing Money Annual financial statements or accounts prepared once a year many months after your Balance Date are only really useful for working out your tax bills, yet for the majority of business owners this is the only financial information they see. Prior to the introduction of computers for all and accounting software it was too expensive for most businesses to prepare periodic management accounts since preparing the accounts manually from traditional hand-written books and records was too time-consuming. However nowadays good…
 
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  • Igloo deal signals weakening of Com Com

    16 May 2012 | 2:23 am
    TV Labour today warned that the reluctance by the Commerce Commission to challenge the growing market dominance of Sky TV was a weakening of its role to defend a competitive market, for the benefit of New Zealand consumers.Labour’s Communications and IT spokesperson Clare Curran, said today’s decision by the Commerce Commission to approve Sky’s Igloo joint venture deal with Television New Zealand, allows Sky to further entrench its place as the dominant pay TV provider.“The decision allows Sky to access a greater section of the New Zealand market by offering a cheaper…

  • Police confirm officer's resignation after theft investigation

    16 May 2012 | 2:22 am
    POLICE - CHRISTCHURCH Police have confirmed that an officer resigned late last year after being investigated for theft in the aftermath of the February 2011 Christchurch earthquake.It was alleged that three sets of sunglasses were taken from a cordoned-off suburban shop by an officer from the North Island.Assistant Commissioner South, Dave Cliff, says the matter was investigated as soon as it was brought to Police notice."We are very clear that any allegations against Police must be investigated thoroughly and promptly," says Assistant Commissioner Cliff. "We demand the highest…

  • Winter arrives in Queenstown and Methven

    16 May 2012 | 2:16 am
    SKIING Cold temperatures and a significant dose of the white stuff has Queenstown and Methven ‘pumped’ today (May 16) as ski areas welcome an early start to winter.Queenstown’s Coronet Peak and The Remarkables both recorded 13cm of new snow overnight at base level, and snow making and grooming teams are getting ready to crank up for the 2012 season.At Canterbury’s Mt Hutt, things are also ramping up with over 20cm of new snow at the top of the mountain.The welcome cold snap means Coronet Peak and Mt Hutt have both been able to start snowmaking today (Wednesday May…

  • University of Auckland an attractive employer

    16 May 2012 | 1:32 am
    EMPLOYMENT The University of Auckland has received the 2012 Randstad Award for the most attractive employer in the Education sector.It was also named in eighth place in the overall rankings for the most attractive large New Zealand employers.Human Resources Director, Kath Clarke, who accepted the award on behalf of the University at the Randstad Awards dinner on 3 May, was delighted – for very good reasons.“This is not an award for which organisations can apply,” said Kath. “It is an entirely independent award, based on a large public opinion survey.“It is a…

  • Social Housing need – A ticking time bomb

    16 May 2012 | 1:31 am
    POLITICS National's announcement today of successful applicants to the $25.3 million Social Housing Unit (SHU) Growth Fund is just a drop in the ocean, the Green Party said today."The housing crisis is a ticking time bomb, said Green Party Co-leader Metiria Turei."We urgently need to increase the supply of housing to cover the 70,000 house deficit we have in New Zealand. At this pace it will take decades."Meanwhile, families struggle with high cost, low quality, overcrowded housing while some don't even have that."The Social Housing Unit is there to address housing…
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  • REMEMBERING 1942

    admin
    10 May 2012 | 10:11 pm
    The establishment of formal N.Z.-U.S. diplomatic relations and the arrival of American military forces in Aotearoa in 1942 were events of great historical significance that helped transform the region, but they were also very personal events that directly touched the lives of millions of people. My colleague Laura is a research whiz who has devoted a great deal of time and effort to giving our 70th anniversary celebrations this year the authentic, human context that they deserve. Since she’s the expert, I’ve asked Laura to talk today a bit about 1942. Take it away, Laura. LM: Thank you,…

  • KIWIS ON MARS

    admin
    8 May 2012 | 11:51 pm
    If you follow me on Twitter or Pinterest, you probably know that I have a passion for astronomy, science fiction, and science fact, among other interests. In particular, I like things Martian.  War of the Worlds, Invaders from Mars, Abbott and Costello Go to Mars, Robinson Crusoe on Mars, and It! The Terror From Beyond Space … I saw and enjoyed them all multiple times as a kid. Mars. In the real world, I agree with what iconic space traveler Buzz Aldrin wrote earlier this year about the importance of continuing humankind’s exploration of the cosmos by journeying to Mars in the…

  • CELEBRATING HULA IN AOTEAROA

    admin
    6 May 2012 | 1:19 am
    As you know from a few of my prior posts, Hawai’i is one of my favorite places in the United States. In addition to the natural glories of a tropical paradise, Hawai’i has a rich history as well as vibrant indigenous cultural traditions. In my travels, I have noticed great similarities between Hawaiian and Maori customs and expressions, which is not surprisingly among Polynesian cousins. Last year we brought Hawaiian performers from Oahu’s Polynesian Cultural Center to Wellington and Auckland. The musicians, singers, and dancers visited Kiwi schools to demonstrate and…

  • WORLD PRESS FREEDOM DAY 2012

    admin
    3 May 2012 | 12:43 am
    Last year at this time, I wrote about both the promise of and the peril to a free press. Throughout the Middle East and North Africa journalists, bloggers, filmmakers, and pundits were chronicling the protests sweeping across the region, while citizens armed with nothing but cell phones risked their lives to upload the truth by text, tweet, and pixel. It was a powerful reminder of the role – and the responsibility — that the media has in keeping societies vibrant, energetic, and healthy.  In recognition of that calling and the events of last year, one theme of this year’s World…

  • ANZAC DAY MESSAGE FROM SECRETARY CLINTON

    admin
    24 Apr 2012 | 4:11 pm
    Secretary Clinton today issued the following statement on the occasion of ANZAC Day, as Americans in New Zealand, Australia, Washington, Los Angeles, Honolulu, and elsewhere join with our Kiwi and Aussie friends to commemorate their long history of service and sacrifice. I will march and speak in Carterton, and my Embassy colleagues will participate in events in Wellington, New Plymouth, and other cities around the country. On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted to send best wishes to the people of Australia and New Zealand on ANZAC Day this April…
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    Gareth Morgan

  • NZ Home ownership dreams – Campbell Live with Gareth Morgan

    Gareth Morgan
    15 May 2012 | 4:30 pm
    Following on from the other weeks post on house prices being a cancer for the economy here is a segment about housing affordability aired on Campbell live the other night.

  • My views on the 2012 budget

    Gareth Morgan
    13 May 2012 | 2:36 pm
    Video Transcript Interviewer: Gareth, the government’s budget is coming up on 24th May and they’ve said it will be their second consecutive budget with no new spending. Is there an argument in times like this for the government to actually be spending more, not less? Gareth: I don’t think the path to nirvana comes by spending [...]

  • Considered Conservation versus the Green Extreme

    Gareth Morgan
    3 May 2012 | 7:10 pm
    There have been times when factions of the conservation movement have been dismissed as too rabid to be taken seriously and at times that extremism ends in a situation being worse than it would otherwise have been. Japanese whaling suffers from the green extreme effect. It would have been reduced long ago if the tactic [...]

  • We need a game plan for aquaculture

    Gareth Morgan
    1 May 2012 | 7:22 pm
    The Government plans to turn aquaculture into a $1 billion industry. This is a noble goal, but there are only a few places suitable for intensive aquaculture in New Zealand. One is the Marlborough Sounds, where locals are embroiled in a spat over increasing the space for King Salmon farms. The Government called in its [...]

  • House prices a cancer for the economy

    Gareth Morgan
    30 Apr 2012 | 6:09 pm
    It is no coincidence that around the world attention has turned to how an economic recovery can be garnered against a backdrop of housing markets still on their knees. In the US house prices are down 30 per cent from their 2007 peak and 40 per cent of owners have negative equity. In Spain, Europe’s [...]
 
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