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Accommodate Me signs partnership deal with AVIS and Budget Rent A Car

17 Jun 2009 | 5:00 am

NZ boutique Accommodation site "Accommodate Me" today announced AVIS and Budget Rent A Car as strategic partners on their site. "Securing two of the world's largest rental car companies as partners of Accommodate-Me.co.nz is fantastic", says Steve Davies, Publisher. "As our site continues to grow with listings every month, so does our reputation as being New Zealand's best boutique & luxury accommodation website." AVIS New Zealand MD, Kathryn O'Neil said "She was delighted to associate their brand and new site to a partner like Accommodate Me". Chris Destrieux, National Sales &…
No iPhone on new XT Network at launch, but range still looks pretty good

19 May 2009 | 5:00 am

As expected by many media commentators there will be no iPhone at the time of launch of the new XT Network. Alan Gourdie says that negotiations with Apple are still underway but has no information on when those negotiations might conclude. While the range of handsets avaiable at launch is certainly impressive and a major step up from Telecoms previous offerings there can be no denying that the ommission of the iPhone from the launch line up leaves a glaring gap. On the upside (possibly) was the announcement of a Bebo phone. Details on this handset are pretty lite but…
First word on Telecom business plans

19 May 2009 | 5:00 am

First details of XT business plans Business Share: one plan for multiple phones.We've received information that suggests Telecom has some pretty innovative business plans in the winds, the first of which is a Business Share plan that allows for one plan to have multiple mobiles. What's so innovative about this you may ask? Well from what we can ascertain this plan will allow you to add and remove mobiles as your business changes but all under one plan which potentially means no penalty charges if you disconnect one of the mobiles, and should mean know additional fees for setting…
Some unknown "Hip Hop Star" dies two hours after his first tweet - Who gives a damn

18 May 2009 | 5:00 am

Over on Techcrunch they've just reported that some unknown Hip Hop star was killed only hours after posting his first tweet. Ok, this is kinda eerie but at the end of the day, who really gives a damn, apart from his momma.This is a prime example of the type of ridiculous reporting thats becoming more and more prevalent as the Twitter phenomenon takes hold of the mainstream media. Standby for the noise of the mainstream and the world of pop to begin to dominated the Twittersphere.For those of you with nothing better to do here's a link to the story on TC…
Open Hack Day UK

18 May 2009 | 5:00 am

Yahoo recently hosted Open Hack day in the UK, check out what happens when you put 270 internet developers from 15 countries in a room for 24 hours and challenge them to come up with innovative technology applications? Geeks one day will rule the known universe.

New Zealand Herald - National
Heavy snow expected in Canterbury

4 Jul 2009 | 3:00 am

A significant dump of snow is forecast for Canterbury tomorrow, with farmers in the southern hill country warned to expect disruption. As much as 20cm of snow was expected to fall above 400m between the Waitaki and Rakaia rivers...
Teen not diagnosed with swine flu until after death

3 Jul 2009 | 8:00 pm

A Hamilton teenager with swine flu died at home without being diagnosed with the illness. He was one three New Zealanders to have died in the past week with swine flu more than likely to have been the cause, the Ministry of Health...
MPs' rich friend arrested at airport

3 Jul 2009 | 7:00 pm

Police have charged a multi-millionaire businessman, who was granted New Zealand citizenship in controversial circumstances, with making false declarations on immigration papers and using fake identities to obtain a passport. Yong...
Weather making road travel treacherous

3 Jul 2009 | 6:53 pm

The weather across the nation is making roads dangerous for travellers. The New Zealand Transport Agency says in the South Island, snow means chains are essential on the road to Mt Cook, Arthurs Pass, Haast Pass and the Crown Ranges,...
What police found stashed in one house

3 Jul 2009 | 6:00 pm

Police seized illegal sawn-off shotguns, semi-automatic weapons and hundreds of rounds of ammunition in a raid on a house. Officers said the weapons had a potential for disaster that "does not bear thinking about". A Tauranga...

Stuff.co.nz - News
Celebrity agent's drink-drive shame

27 Jun 2009 | 7:05 am

CELEBRITY real estate agent Michael Boulgaris has spoken of his drink-driving shame.
Secret medals deal

27 Jun 2009 | 6:36 am

POLICE agreed to make a further payment in the infamous Waiouru medals saga but the High Court has prevented us telling readers the dollar value or recipient.
Man in $2m drug haul named

27 Jun 2009 | 6:36 am

NAME suppression has lapsed for a senior MAF Biosecurity information manager charged with importing more than $2 million of the drug fantasy.
Baby snatcher avoids jail

27 Jun 2009 | 6:19 am

THE young woman who tried to snatch a two-day-old baby boy from a Christchurch hospital has avoided jail, but not having her name revealed.
Slain teen had only just moved in

27 Jun 2009 | 6:07 am

THE teenage boarder slain in a double-killing at a suburban home had only moved in a week earlier.

New Zealand Herald - Business
Fonterra to appeal latest commission ruling

3 Jul 2009 | 6:48 pm

Fonterra plans to appeal the Commerce Commission's latest ruling in its dispute with cheese companies. The decision requires the giant dairy cooperative to supply raw milk to another party to process for the Kaimai Cheese and Grate...
BNZ sells $415m of bonds

3 Jul 2009 | 11:30 am

Bank of New Zealand has sold $415 million of fixed-rate 2014 bonds at 60 basis points over swap, BNZ Capital said yesterday. The bonds carried a coupon of 4.775 per cent and a price of 96.360169, giving a yield of 5.68 per cen...
Ogden on Warehouse board

3 Jul 2009 | 10:30 am

The Warehouse has appointed James Ogden as an independent director. His appointment brings the number of non-executive, independent directors to six and the total board size to eight.
Cars up on May figures

3 Jul 2009 | 9:30 am

New car registrations were up for a second consecutive month in June, rising 8.2 per cent over the month before to 4306, but were down 36.2 per cent on a year ago, the Transport Agency said. Used car registrations, generally imports,...
House prices: The good news and the bad news

3 Jul 2009 | 9:00 am

A looming demand for new dwellings and a predicted spring sales recovery are just some of the hopeful signs emerging for the housing sector this week. The sector, picked by some to be hammered by a 30 per cent chop, is giving off...

New Zealand Herald - Technology
Optimism for the paper book

3 Jul 2009 | 9:00 am

Legendary publisher George Weidenfeld, of Weidenfeld & Nicolson, thinks the conventional book will share the future with its electronic cousin. Weidenfeld, whose publishing firm is celebrating its 60th anniversary, says: "I believe...
Internet fraud case NZ's first majority verdict

3 Jul 2009 | 9:00 am

In what is believed to be New Zealand's first majority verdict, a jury has found Dieter Rudolf Bedenknecht guilty of being an online auction cheat. The law was only changed last week to allow juries to return verdicts where one...
Next chapter in the digital revolution

3 Jul 2009 | 9:00 am

When Sherman Young snuggles under the bedclothes to read a good book, he's reading off a small screen. If he's on public transport, same thing. The amiable doctor of media and culture from Macquarie University in Sydney reckons...
Anthony Doesburg: Broadband means more than faster surfing

3 Jul 2009 | 8:55 am

Telecommunications analyst Paul Budde hit on a great irony of the global recession at a conference in Auckland last week. Economies might be shrinking, dole queues lengthening and the car industry on the brink of extinction, but never...
Getting the best from your HD television

2 Jul 2009 | 8:00 pm

You've splurged on a spiffing new 50" flat panel TV and after hastily unpacking and getting it set up, you power it up only to discover its on-screen performance isn't a patch on the stunning HD footage you saw back at the store....

New Zealand Herald - Sport
Basketball: Kazakhstan beats NZ

4 Jul 2009 | 2:45 am

Kazakhstan beat New Zealand 90-83 to finish third in Group D behind Croatia and Argentina at the FIBA under-19 world basketball championships. Meanwhile, centre Mario Delas scored 27 points as 18th-ranked Croatia beat No. 1 Argentina...
All Blacks squad for Tri Nations named

3 Jul 2009 | 2:27 pm

Exciting winger Lelia Masaga is the most notable omission from the All Blacks side named today to contest the Tri Nations rugby championship. The 30-man squad features the return of world class captain and flanker Richie McCaw,...
Cycling: Roulston ready for Tour de France

3 Jul 2009 | 1:25 pm

Hayden Roulston has declared he is in the best shape of his life ahead of his maiden Tour de France. The double Olympic medallist will become the ninth New Zealander to ride the Tour when he rolls down the start ramp in Monaco...
Tennis: Murray targets US Open after Wimbledon heartbreaker

3 Jul 2009 | 12:30 pm

WIMBLEDON, England - With an often boisterous crowd fully behind Andy Murray, it was the man in front of him that kept the third-ranked Scot from becoming the first British man to reach the Wimbledon final in 71 years. Murray didn't...
All Blacks: Selectors cast rueful eye over injury list

3 Jul 2009 | 12:15 pm

As New Zealand surveys a rugby-free zone this weekend the All Black selectors will be peeling back all sorts of health dossiers to gather their opening Tri-Nations squad. If they allowed pessimism to take a serious hold on their...

New Zealand Herald - Environment
Alarm grows over big melt in Antarctica

3 Jul 2009 | 9:00 am

Antarctica is shrinking more quickly than expected and the pace is increasing, a conference has been told. Professor Peter Barrett of Victoria University's Antarctic Research Centre summarised the latest findings at the Annual...
Bhopal's long fight for justice

3 Jul 2009 | 9:00 am

Twenty five years ago, Sathyu Sarangi's life changed immeasurably. At the time, he was living about 130km from Bhopal in a small village, but when he heard the news on the radio he left immediately for the stricken city to offer...
Puffins to be tracked with GPS

1 Jul 2009 | 10:15 am

Puffins are to be fitted with satellite transmitters for the first time in an effort to understand why their numbers have fallen by about a third in five years. Possible reasons include climate change causing the seabirds' main...
Popular swim spots spoiled by bacteria

1 Jul 2009 | 9:00 am

Popular swimming spots in lakes and rivers have high levels of bacteria that cause diarrhoea or infection, a new report shows. Of 300 popular swimming spots tested regularly by councils over the past two summers, just 58 per cent...
Fishermen sail into storm over shrinking tuna stock

1 Jul 2009 | 9:00 am

MARSEILLE - It has been a long few weeks for captain Jean-Louis Donnarel and the crew of the Provence-Cote d'Azur II. Long, rough and not very profitable. After sailing a total of 6600 nautical miles - first to Cyprus, then the...

New Zealand Herald - Entertainment
Review: WWE Raw at Vector Arena

3 Jul 2009 | 10:00 pm

It was always going to be a moment among moments for the fans. The hulking behemoths and lithe starlets of World Wrestling Entertainment have made New Zealand a regular fixture on their tour schedule since 2006, but it took until...
Tosca - No Hassle

3 Jul 2009 | 9:00 am

Rating: * * * Richard Dorfmeister (of Kruder and Dorfmeister) and Rupert Huber of Austrian down-beat duo Tosca have always conjured up laid-back and stylish music. The delicious Suzuki from 2000 remains a classic of the genre...
Tips from the dark side for Cambo

3 Jul 2009 | 9:00 am

New Zealand golfer Michael Campbell has been getting tips from original shock rocker Alice Cooper, better known for his macabre blood and guts stage show. The 2005 US Open winner's form has been going through a long-running slump,...
Exploring dark side of the man in Moon

3 Jul 2009 | 9:00 am

Fans of Sam Rockwell have often had to resort to limited glimpses of him in supporting, character-actor roles. In his new film Moon , that's far from a concern. Rockwell is very nearly the only actor in Moon . And there's more...
Jackson death: A week on and still more questions

3 Jul 2009 | 9:00 am

LOS ANGELES - The investigation of Michael Jackson's death is widening as questions intensify about the drugs he took, the doctors who provided them and the actions of police. Why didn't police seal the mansion where he had been...

New Zealand Herald - Travel
Gisborne: No barbing the hand that feeds

3 Jul 2009 | 9:00 am

The French lady squeaked in fright as a stingray nudged up to her boots in search of food. But the rest of us bent down and took turns feeding the greedy little creature. Crazy? Maybe. It's true most people - especially since Steve...
Mangawhai: Gateway to the good old days

2 Jul 2009 | 9:00 am

The car streamed with rain as we emerged from the Northern Gateway tunnel, but shook it off off like a wet dog as we progressed north, and not long after turning off SH1 for Mangawhai the grey clouds split open to reveal blue skies...
Ask Lonely Planet: Boutique cruises gain popularity

2 Jul 2009 | 9:00 am

We (my husband and I) want to see the Greek Islands and Turkey. We would like to take a cruise but would prefer a smaller vessel over one of those giant floating hotels. The places on the wish list are Istanbul, Ephesus, Athens, Santorini...
Chicago: It's only 412m down ...

2 Jul 2009 | 8:00 am

Visitors to the Sears Tower's new glass balconies all seem to agree: The first step is the hardest. "It's like walking on ice," said Margaret Kemp, of Bishop, California, who said her heart was still pounding even after stepping...
Yarra Valley: rising high on the ashes

1 Jul 2009 | 9:00 am

Aa our balloon drifts across the beautiful misty landscape of the Yarra Valley in the early morning light it's hard to imagine that just a few months before this area was being ravaged by bushfires, blackened with ash and darkened...

Scoop NZ - Business
See Yourself in Hi Definition

3 Jul 2009 | 4:45 pm

Move over Gisele Bundchen and Brad Pitt - Vaser Hi Definition Body Sculpting could have us all looking Hollywood hot this summer!
To all Farmers Markets and Food Producers of NZ

3 Jul 2009 | 4:40 pm

FMNZ is pleased to announce the success of our Buy local Campaign which has seen the majority of Farmers markets in NZ commit to Authenticity - " An Authentic Farmers' Market is one which consists of at least 80% certified local stallholders". ...
Time running out for Tranz Rail claimants

2 Jul 2009 | 11:16 pm

July 3 – Time is running out for shareholders of the former railroad operator Tranz Rail to claim compensation under the NZ$27.5 million settlement of the insider trading case.
MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares slide; Rakon, Nuplex drop

2 Jul 2009 | 10:52 pm

July 3 – New Zealand shares fell for a third day, as rising jobless rates in Europe and the U.S. eroded optimism for a quick recovery in the global economy, pushing down stocks from Tokyo to New York. Prospects for dwindling earnings when companies ...
Fonterra to appeal Commerce Commission raw milk ru

2 Jul 2009 | 10:46 pm

3 July - Fonterra is digging in its heels over interpretation of the Raw Milk Regulations, appealing a Commerce Commission decision requiring the giant dairy cooperative to supply raw milk to a third party processor for the Kaimai Cheese and Grate Kiwi cheese ...

News
Lockwood Smith marries

4 Jul 2009 | 2:48 am

Speaker marries in ceremony at Parliament- 60-yr-old Lockwood Smith has wed Alexandra Lang
Teen believed to have died of swine flu

4 Jul 2009 | 2:18 am

Nineteen-year-old Zachary Wilson is believed to be one of three New Zealanders dead through swine flu
Blacks Sticks fall to Argentina

3 Jul 2009 | 11:58 pm

The women's Black Sticks have suffered a 4-1 loss to Argentina this afternoon in Whangarei
Vixens thrash Pulse in Melbourne

3 Jul 2009 | 11:38 pm

The Melbourne Vixens have thrashed the Central Pulse 80-39 in Melbourne; Magic hope to secure top spot tomorrow
"Kiwis-first" job policy deemed descriminatory

3 Jul 2009 | 11:08 pm

The Migrants Action Trust want help from the Immigration Minister, as they believe the "kiwis-first" jobs policy is discriminatory

Idealog magazine & blogs
Free: another word for nothing left to lose

Juha Saarinen

2 Jul 2009 | 9:10 pm

In this week’s issue: Free: another word for nothing left to lose, the Wiggs way, Hothouse flowers, barf 2.0, frogger FTW, that's remarkably frank, aurum leonis, brain race is on, word camp and the quote of the week. (‘Free: another word for nothing left to lose’ was published in Idealog Weekly at 04:10pm on July 3, 2009.)
Wiggs’ World

Matt Cooney

2 Jul 2009 | 8:25 pm

It seems Lance Wiggs is always on a journey. Even home in Godzone, he’s not standing still: he has companies to mentor, connections to make and, on his blog, clueless corporates to skewer. So just what is Wiggs looking for? (‘Wiggs’ World’ was published in Idealog magazine at 03:25pm on July 3, 2009. It originally appeared in Idealog #22 on page 28.)
Grassroots revolution

Matt Cooney

2 Jul 2009 | 1:44 pm

Innovation isn’t just a commercial buzzword. It can transform our schools, hospitals, public spaces, transport, workplaces and our leisure time. And now New Zealand has its own organisation dedicated to encouraging new thinking to transform Kiwi society. (‘Grassroots revolution’ was published in Idealog magazine at 08:44am on July 3, 2009. It originally appeared in Idealog #22 on page 15.)
Pixel fusion

Matt Cooney

1 Jul 2009 | 1:48 pm

Alexia Sinclair’s digital art is part fashion, part montage, part tribute and totally original. Whether her subject is an artistic depiction of Cleopatra or a commission for Canon, the Sydney-based artist combines her unique artistic eye with virtuoso digital skills. And in mid-August she’ll be in Auckland for Semi-Permanent ’09. (‘Pixel fusion’ was published in Idealog magazine at 08:48am on July 2, 2009. It originally appeared in Idealog #22 on page 14.)
Give it a rev, Trev

Matt Cooney

30 Jun 2009 | 1:57 pm

In August, the inaugural Onya Awards will be held at the Wellington Town Hall to celebrate the achievements of our best-is-yet-to-come web luminaries. (‘Give it a rev, Trev’ was published in Idealog magazine at 08:57am on July 1, 2009. It originally appeared in Idealog #22 on page 16.)

Newstalk ZB News - Latest
Basketball loss for Tall Blacks

4 Jul 2009 | 3:20 am

Tall Blacks are knocked out of the under-19 basketball world championships on Aucklands North Shore
South Island waits for snow

4 Jul 2009 | 3:12 am

Snow set to affect the eastern parts of the South Island overnight, with heavy rain now falling in some parts
Lockwood Smith marries

4 Jul 2009 | 2:04 am

Speaker marries in ceremony at Parliament- 60-yr-old Lockwood Smith has wed Alexandra Lang
Teen believed to have died of swine flu

4 Jul 2009 | 12:32 am

Nineteen-year-old Zachary Wilson is believed to be one of three New Zealanders dead through swine flu
Teen believed to have died of swine flu

4 Jul 2009 | 12:32 am

Nineteen-year-old Zachary Wilson is believed to be one of three New Zealanders dead through swine flu

Stuff.co.nz - News
Path to future a clear one

3 Jul 2009 | 7:06 am

Knowing your future is easy when he's standing right in front of you.
Taranaki snow show

3 Jul 2009 | 7:06 am

A few locals went home with ice burns last night after the Vertigo Snow Jam.
Another teen has swine flu

3 Jul 2009 | 7:06 am

A second Taranaki teenager has contracted swine flu.
Seatbelt not worn in fatal

3 Jul 2009 | 7:04 am

A teenage girl flung from a speeding car would probably be alive if she had worn a seatbelt, police said yesterday.
Tensions high in gang court case

3 Jul 2009 | 7:04 am

Tensions came close to boiling over in the New Plymouth District Court yesterday when a witness gave evidence against three men with Black Power gang connections.

Stuff.co.nz - News
I need a job, please

3 Jul 2009 | 2:36 pm

Zane Mitchell, 35, was made redundant 290 days ago. He's applied for 33 jobs, has made 8 cold calls for work, and dropped 2000 fliers in Wellington mailboxes.
Scientists employ rat-like cunning

3 Jul 2009 | 1:55 pm

Scientists are using crime-fighting technology to identify rats threatening native species by taking copies of their footprints.
Plastic - scourge of the sea

3 Jul 2009 | 1:55 pm

Plastic waste polluting our oceans is not just choking marine life, it also provides a handy liferaft for invasive pests to reach our shores.
Judge doubts drug story

3 Jul 2009 | 1:53 pm

A judge has expressed terse scepticism over a man's claim he was holding more than 1kg of cannabis for a friend.
Pressure grows for Worth details

3 Jul 2009 | 1:52 pm

Pressure is expected to build on Prime Minister John Key to state why he lost confidence in Richard Worth, now that a sexual complaint against the former minister has been dropped.

Stuff.co.nz - News
SI towns cut off by weather

3 Jul 2009 | 4:49 am

Freezing conditions and an overnight dump of snow made South Island roads impassable yesterday with Alexandra, Clyde and Cromwell in Central Otago cut off.
Principals threaten to withhold data

3 Jul 2009 | 4:49 am

The Government faces a revolt from primary school principals, with three-quarters of them set to boycott the new national standards.
Officer tells court: I found scissors, knife

3 Jul 2009 | 4:49 am

A police officer has described finding Sophie Elliott's stabbed and bloodied body lying across the suitcase she had packed for a new life in Wellington.
School's out at 'just the right time'

3 Jul 2009 | 4:49 am

The school holidays have come at the right time to slow the spread of swine flu, which has probably already infected more than 4000 Cantabrians, health authorities say.
Key unwilling to clarify on Worth

3 Jul 2009 | 4:49 am

Prime Minister John Key still refuses to say why he demanded former minister Richard Worth resign, despite one of the women involved in the saga withdrawing her complaint.

Radio New Zealand News Headlines
Job summit failed manufacturing workers - EPMU

4 Jul 2009 | 3:42 am

An organiser at the Engineering, Printing and Manufacturing Union says February's job summit has had little impact so far. The union is working with dozens of people who stand to lose their jobs.
Magazine won't reveal cost of David Bain exclusive

4 Jul 2009 | 3:29 am

A women's magazine is to feature an exclusive interview with David Bain but is refusing to say how much it paid for the deal. The interview is the first Mr Bain has given since being acquitted of the 1994 murders of his family.
North Korea fires ballistic missiles

4 Jul 2009 | 3:28 am

North Korea has test-fired a series of missiles in an apparent act of defiance on 4 July, American Independence Day.
Motorists urged to avoid some South Island roads

4 Jul 2009 | 3:28 am

Motorists were being urged to stay away from some South Island state highways on Saturday because of bad weather conditions.
Supplies being trucked in to Tokomaru Bay

4 Jul 2009 | 3:26 am

Trucks are using a 30-kilometre alternative route to carry food and fuel into Tokomaru Bay this weekend, but residents could face a long wait for SH35 into the East Coast town to be reopened.

Latest content updates
New Zealand Principals Federation Conference

beehive.govt.nz

2 Jul 2009 | 9:35 pm

Anne Tolley | EducationE ngā mana, e ngā reo, e ngā hau e wha. Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa.Thank you Ernie [Ernie Buutveld, President of the New Zealand Principals’ Federation] Good morning everyo...Read More
No.52

beehive.govt.nz

2 Jul 2009 | 9:07 pm

John Key | Prime MinisterWatch my latest video diary here. TRANSFORMING TAMAKI I had a great time yesterday visiting the Tamaki Transformation Programme in Auckland and meeting pupils from Pt England School. The Programme is...Read More
Central North Island land transferred to iwi

beehive.govt.nz

2 Jul 2009 | 8:12 pm

Christopher Finlayson | Treaty of Waitangi NegotiationsA ceremony in Turangi tomorrow marking the transfer of approximately $450 million in land and cash to eight Central North island Iwi completes the largest single settlement of historical grievances by...Read More
Court-ordered settlement conferences

beehive.govt.nz

2 Jul 2009 | 7:52 pm

Georgina te Heuheu | JusticeThe High Court in Auckland is to introduce a pilot scheme that will see private mediators undertake court-ordered mediation in some civil disputes, Justice Minister Simon Power and Courts Minister Geo...Read More
Turia warns tobacco companies over price war

beehive.govt.nz

2 Jul 2009 | 7:50 pm

Tariana Turia | HealthTariana Turia says tobacco companies appear to be treading a fine line over their recent decision to drop the price of cigarettes so to make smoking more affordable in the current economic recession. ...Read More

Silicon Welly
The Friday Show Episode 7

Tim Norton

18 Jun 2009 | 7:56 am

From digging a 50 metre fern sculpture on Oriental Beach to the Job Summit, The Friday Show Episode 7… Sorry so late on this and behind on posts, so many good things happening in the community, stories from people & businesses I’ve been told about and haven’t covered on here, my apologies, as much as I love to do both in parallel, sometimes you just gotta stay quiet, work with the team and get down, get stuff done and get ahead! Have a great Friday and weekend, hope all is well : ) The Friday Show #7 - Made From New Zealand from Made From New Zealand on Vimeo.
To the finest people in the world…

Tim Norton

23 Apr 2009 | 6:21 pm

I can no longer be excused as a young punk in my twenties, today I’ve walked around the corner to 30 and look back smiling at the years gone by. I have been fortunate to have sunk everything I’ve got into helping make some of the things I think need to happen in this come to life, from PlanHQ, Silicon Welly, Made From New Zealand, Challenge for Change, StartUp and The Naked Trainer, and tried to turn the ideas and the things I love into businesses, so I can spend more time helping and working with people who love making stuff happen. Some of these ventures have gone great and are…
XT Network fast mobile network from Telecom

Tim Norton

22 Apr 2009 | 11:02 pm

New Zealand’s new high speed mobile network is close to full launch under the new name XT Network. If you want to get amongst the new XT Network before anyone else then sign-up over at testdrive.co.nz and stay in the loop. Like many, I live on mobile broadband as I’m constantly on the move, and while it’s been workable to date, I’ve been looking forward to a solid step up in pace, and from the XT Network tests, it looks like this will definitely take the speed to the next level. The new network works with Sim cards across over 180 countries, so its fully ready to roll…
Xero raises $23 million from strategic investors

Tim Norton

7 Apr 2009 | 4:39 am

Just weeks after publishing the hockey stick that shows online accounting software Xero hitting the 6000 customer mark to close out the financial year, today Xero CEO Rod Drury announced the successful raise of $23.2 million in capital that sees the addition of key industry player and ex MYOB founder Craig Winkler as an investor injecting $18 million along side existing investors the BNZ, Sam Morgan and Graham Shaw. Major hit to the competition MYOB was subject to a takeover by a private equity firm at the end of 2008, which sparked the move of previous founder and board member Craig Winkler,…
Richard Taylor Weta Founder World Class New Zealander 2009

Tim Norton

3 Apr 2009 | 2:25 pm

Richard Taylor World Class New Zealand Richard Taylor creative director and founder of Weta Workshop and Weta Digital wins the supreme World Class New Zealand award this week. The most important characteristics to create success in order Passion Enthusiasm Tenacity Talent

Top Stories - Yahoo!Xtra News
South Island waits for snow (Newstalk ZB)

4 Jul 2009 | 1:12 pm

Heavy snow could fall in eastern parts of the South Island overnight.
Lockwood Smith marries (Newstalk ZB)

4 Jul 2009 | 12:06 pm

The Speaker of the House, Lockwood Smith, married Alexandra Lang at Parliament this afternoon.
Teen believed to have died of swine flu (Newstalk ZB)

4 Jul 2009 | 10:33 am

Waikato health officials have released more information about one of the country's three swine flu deaths.
Bed bidding on TradeMe rakes in $302,600 (NZPA)

4 Jul 2009 | 10:04 am

A queen sized bed with a six-bedroom Westport house thrown in has sold in an online auction for $302,600.
Fatal swine flu victim was never diagnosed (NZPA)

4 Jul 2009 | 9:14 am

A Hamilton teenager with swine flu died at home without being diagnosed with the illness.

Top Stories - Google News
Calm urged after N Korea missiles - BBC News

4 Jul 2009 | 7:32 am

ABC NewsCalm urged after N Korea missilesBBC NewsRussia, China and the US have all called for calm after North Korea test-fired a series of missiles. Seven Scud-type ballistic missiles with a range of about 500km (312 miles) were fired in an apparent act of defiance against the US, on 4 July. North Korea acts in defiance of UN weapons banTimes OnlineNorth Korea Test-Fires Seven Missiles, Drawing CondemnationBloombergNorth Korea Test Fires Short Range MissilesVoice of AmericaHindu -Telegraph.co.uk -Xinhuaall 4,169 news articles »
Questions over fire escape routes - BBC News

4 Jul 2009 | 7:27 am

guardian.co.ukQuestions over fire escape routesBBC NewsResidents are questioning whether escape routes and fire prevention measures were "adequate" at a block of flats where a fire claimed six lives. Three young children and three adults where killed in the fire at the 12-storey Lakanal Flats, Police name Camberwell tower block fire victimsTimes OnlineTower block fire victims identifiedThe Press AssociationHarriet Harman calls for investigation into tower blocks following Telegraph.co.ukBloomberg -euronews -guardian.co.ukall 993 news articles »
The Saturday Word: Palin Chatter - New York Times

4 Jul 2009 | 7:21 am

guardian.co.ukThe Saturday Word: Palin ChatterNew York TimesAll should have been quiet on the political front the Friday before the Fourth of July. But, then there was Sarah Palin — Alaska's governor, who announced she was quitting her job after just two years. Palin Stirs Debate About Her Political Future With ResignationBloombergEvents in Palin's political careerThe Associated PressPalin quits but vows to fight onThe AgeHindustan Times -CQPolitics.comall 2,574 news articles »
Comoros president urges calm after air disaster - AFP

4 Jul 2009 | 4:46 am

Telegraph.co.ukComoros president urges calm after air disasterAFPPARIS (AFP) — The Comoros president on Saturday called for calm in the aftermath of a plane crash that killed 152 people, as Yemenia cancelled all flights to the islands and thousands rallied in France. President Ahmed Abdallah Sambi in a statement Yemeni official denies suspension of flights to ComorosXinhuaYemen airline cancels route after Comoros crashCNN InternationalMonth mourning for Comoros crashBBC NewsThe Associated Press -Aljazeera.net -Reuters Indiaall 6,176 news articles »
Kaitaia tornado repairs could take weeks - TVNZ

3 Jul 2009 | 11:44 pm

New Zealand HeraldKaitaia tornado repairs could take weeksTVNZEmergency services say it could take weeks to fix the damage caused by a powerful tornado in the Far North. The twister slammed into Kaitaia at 12.40pm Saturday, damaging at least 20 homes as well as the local hospital. Patients feared for their lives Tornado causes extensive damage in KaitaiaNew Zealand HeraldHigh winds damage houses in KaitaiaRadio New ZealandTornado rips through KaitaiaNZ CityStuff.co.nzall 7 news articles »

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Opinion: Why I now see house prices falling ‘only’ 15%

Bernard Hickey

3 Jul 2009 | 3:30 am

By Bernard Hickey Let’s get this out of the way up front. I was wrong to predict a 30% fall in house prices by the end of 2010. I now expect house prices to fall 15% between the November 2007 peak and a trough in mid 2012, which means prices have a further 11% or so to fall from here. It’s clear now that the housing market has not slumped as badly as I predicted it would back in March 2008 when I first forecast a fall of 20% to 30% over the next couple of years. I firmed up that forecast through late 2008 and early 2009 to say prices would fall 30% by the end of 2010. I still…
6 in 60 Recession Beating Tips For July 3, 2009

Bernard Hickey

3 Jul 2009 | 1:24 am

Bernard Hickey gives you 6 recession beating tips in 60 seconds including renting out your driveway and shopping at the hospice shops brought to your from Dorothys Sister.
South Canterbury reports NZ$58 mln provision for bad debts; first loss since 1934 (Update 1)

Bernard Hickey

2 Jul 2009 | 8:35 pm

By Bernard Hickey South Canterbury Finance said on Friday afternoon it expected to report a NZ$37 million net loss for the just completed year to June 30 after a weak property market forced it to take a NZ$58 million provision for bad debts and non-performing investments. This was South Canterbury Finance’s first loss since its foundation in 1934. (Updated to include comments from interview with CEO Lachie McLeod about the succession issue for Allan Hubbard, 80, and a potential IPO or the introduction of a new shareholder.) South Canterbury Finance said its principal owner, Allan…
Govt’s accounts better than expected in May

David Chaston

2 Jul 2009 | 4:24 pm

The eleven month accounts published today by the Treasury show that its financial situation improved somewhat in May. The total Crown operating balance improved from a deficit of almost $7.7 billion in April to under $7.2 billion in May, an improvement of more than $0.5 billion for the year. OBEGAL, the operating balance excluding portfolio gains and losses, improved even more - from a deficit of $1.8 billion to $1.2 billion at the end of May. The main reasons for these improvements are that benefit claim levels have not been as high as projected - not yet anyway - and that The NZS Fund and…
Barfoot’s ‘golden autumn’ goes on; house sales up again

Bernard Hickey

2 Jul 2009 | 3:52 pm

Auckland’s biggest real estate agency group, Barfoot and Thompson, has reported sales volumes in June rose a further 5.8% from May and are up 54.9% from June a year ago, while its average house sale price fell 2.3%. These figures are closely watched because Barfoot and Thompson is the biggest agency in the biggest market and these are the first sales results for the month of June just completed. “The golden autumn that the Auckland housing market has been enjoying since March continued in June,” Barfoot and Thompson said. It sold 861 properties in June at an average price of…

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General Debate 5 July 2009

David Farrar

4 Jul 2009 | 5:01 am

It’s Independence Day in the United States today. With that in mind I quote the Declaration of Independence: We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.–That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed Tags: General Debate
Massachusetts

David Farrar

3 Jul 2009 | 8:28 pm

On Friday I toured around various parts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. This the famous Plymouth Rock, which Pilgrims landed on in 1620. A replica of the Mayflower, called the Mayflower II. The Mayflower is the ship the pilgrims fleeing religious persecution in England came over on. These are the tombs of 2nd President John Adams and his beloved wife Abigail at the Church of the Presidents in Quincy. The church is so named, as the only church with two US Presidents buried there. Unlikely to occur again, unless George HW and George W Bush are buried together - but we probably won’t…
Palin to resign as Governor

David Farrar

3 Jul 2009 | 6:34 pm

Sarah Palin’s announcement she will resign as Governor of Alask in a few weeks has caught almost everyone from surprise. There are many possible reasons for this, but I think we can rule out a girlfriend in Argentina! The indications I picked up in DC last week is she is seriously aiming for 2012, and hence my guess is she has resigned to free her up for national campaigning. Tags: Sarah Palin
Union says supression of school information a bottom line

David Farrar

3 Jul 2009 | 6:20 pm

The Dom Post reports: Federation president Ernie Buutveld warned league tables would create a “blame and shame” culture, which could lead to schools being shunned and children feeling inadequate. Principals wanted the performance data exempt from the OIA. The issue was a bottom line, he said. “This can only impact negatively on our children.” A bottom line. That’s fighting talk. The more the education unions demand that school assessment data be made more secret than SIS data, the more I want to see that data. It is very sad that this is now the unions’ top…
Roughan gets it wrong also

David Farrar

3 Jul 2009 | 4:39 pm

John Roughan joins Chris Trotter (and most of the media) in blaming the foreshore & seabed legislation on Don Brash. He writes: A backlash encouraged by Don Brash revived the National Party and unhinged Helen Clark’s government. Labour’s legislative cancellation of the court decision alienated one of its most loyal constituencies, giving birth to an independent Maori Party that bids to be a permanent force in our future. The Court of Appeal decision was on the 19th of June 2003. Helen Clark said that she would legislate on the 20th of June - the next day as it was an issue for…

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Key Notes No.52

2 Jul 2009 | 9:05 pm

Watch my latest video diary here.TRANSFORMING TAMAKII had a great time yesterday visiting the Tamaki Transformation Programme in Auckland and meeting pupils from Pt England School. The Programme is a partnership between the Tamaki community, government departments, and local government aimed at revitalising housing and local infrastructure, and helping the community develop its own future. The children interviewed me for the Pt England News Network which broadcasts via Triangle Television. They asked some tricky questions about the local pool, places to play, and how I can help make them…
Speech: Federated Farmers National Conference

1 Jul 2009 | 2:40 pm

Thank you very much for inviting me to your One Event National Conference.I’d like to start by acknowledging your President Don Nicolson, the Board of Federated Farmers, and those of you who have travelled to be here from farms and rural communities all over our beautiful country.It’s a great pleasure to be speaking to your annual conference once again, and it’s an honour to be speaking as your Prime Minister.If I can look back for just a moment, I’d like to repeat a few words I said when I addressed your annual conference two years ago.National and Federated Farmers share many of the…

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General Debate, July 4, 2009

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3 Jul 2009 | 12:16 pm
Light rail in Denver

Russel Norman

2 Jul 2009 | 12:43 pm

Denver Light Rail While the US has a very different greenhouse gas profile to NZ, there is one area of commonality which is transport. The US has made massive investments in roading and surprise surprise as a result has totally car dependent development and sprawl with associated high emissions. This is pretty clear in Denver and Colorado with eight lanes or more of congested freeways filled with truly massive SUVs heading in all directions. Hummers don’t actually look that big here because all the other ‘cars’ are so ridiculously large. But this is contested ground. Denver…
Gas with a glow

Russel Norman

2 Jul 2009 | 12:06 pm

Here’s one that I was not aware of. According to today’s Denver Post the US govt in 1969 decided to demonstrate the peaceful uses of nuclear energy by letting off a bomb near Rulison Colorado to loosen up natural gas - part of the Plowshares Program. It was a 43 kiloton device set off at 8000 feet undergound designed to fracture rock and release natural gas. It worked, 455 million cubic feet of gas was released. But sadly it was so radioactive it was unmarketable. And the govt instituted a no-drill zone in the area so that radioactive gas wouldn’t be extracted. So now…
Another lever for Obama

Russel Norman

2 Jul 2009 | 11:55 am

I’ve previously blogged that one of Obama’s tools in the battle to get a climate change bill through the Senate is the US Supreme Court ruling of April 2007 that the Clean Air Act can be used to regulate CO2. This means that if the Senate won’t pass climate change legislation then Obama can use the Clean Air Act, which will be more clumsy and more unpopular with the polluting industries. But he has another string in his bow also which is the emergence of state based cap and trade proposals for greenhosue gases. I’m in Denver today and we’ve been looking at the…
Compassionate Cannabis Use

frog

1 Jul 2009 | 8:17 pm

A question for the 86 MPs who voted against the Green Party’s medicinal marijuana bill last night: will you deny your husband/wife/mother/father/daughter/son effective pain relief if they have the misfortune to suffer a terminal illness or undergo chemotherapy? A question for the 86 MPs who voted against the Green Party’s medicinal marijuana bill last night: do you accept that medical professionals - repeat medical professionals - confirm that marijuana provides effective pain relief for a variety of medical conditions with fewer side effects than other drugs? A question for…

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Moving from Telecom CDMA to Telecom XT

2 Jul 2009 | 10:54 pm

After using a Telecom XT SIM card that was sent to me for review I finally decided to move my personal account from their CDMA network to the new XT Network. A couple of reasons why I did the move: first, moving to equivalent plans I'd be paying about 50% less than on my previous plan - and no term contract!Second, there are no queues in store now. Moving plans took all of five minutes. I inserted the new SIM card in my handset just after I signed the paperwork - and it was working already. It means my change to XT Network happened even before I moved away from the desk.Good job!PS. Now I…
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2 Jul 2009 | 3:23 pm

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Viewsonic introduces VPC100 all-in-one PC

2 Jul 2009 | 11:58 am

New model is first in computing line of productivity products at just a fraction of the footprint of others.
Updated Ovi Maps for mobile devices now available for download

2 Jul 2009 | 2:35 am

New version opens up a new world of context-aware and location based services for consumers and includes a range of new features such as high-resolution aerial images, 3D landmarks and more.
InternetNZ launches .nz awareness campaign

2 Jul 2009 | 2:29 am

The InternetNZ Group manages the .nz domain name system through the Domain Name Commission, and owns the .nz domain name registry - .nz Registry Services.

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New releases from the National Library

Matthew

30 Jun 2009 | 9:17 pm

The National Library’s released a new website, currently in beta, that one aims to rule them all. It’s the first effort in their federated search project, Discover, Deliver, Interact (dubbed DDI). The URL is http://find.natlib.govt.nz/ and the technical lead on the project has blogged about it and invited comment on the beta at the Library Tech NZ blog. This follows hot on the heels of the updated Papers Past – more papers, everything digitised, and running very fast server. One of the new papers is the NZ Truth up to 1930 so there’s plenty of new material available. More…
Focus on Barry Barclay: a retrospective at the Film Festival

Matthew

30 Jun 2009 | 2:34 pm

The New Zealand International Film Festival kicks off this month, opening in Auckland on July 9 before heading out around the rest of the country. Included in this year’s programme is a retrospective on Barry Barclay, the acclaimed Māori feature-director. Caleb Starrenburg, an Auckland -based freelance journalist, previews the event. “Barry was our first Māori feature-director and secured himself a unique place in New Zealand history,” says New Zealand International Film Festival Director Bill Gosden. “He embarked on groundbreaking process of discovery that helped open doors for…
All Abroad!

Anna

29 Jun 2009 | 2:43 pm

Not satisfied with covering NZ culture onshore, NZLive.com likes to keep an eye on outstanding Kiwis wherever in the world they shine their light. The greatest contemporary art show on earth got under way this June. The 53rd International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia will run right through until December. The event is huge with 70 countries presenting work by their most significant artists. Kiwi artists Judy Millar and Francis Upritchard are representing New Zealand in the six month exhibition. It’s the fourth time we’ve been to Venice and it’s a great chance for New…
Hunger for the spotlight: Young and Hungry 2009

Matthew

25 Jun 2009 | 6:36 pm

Young and Hungry is back for its 16th year running with three productions on not one but two stages. The productions run in tandem in Wellington and Auckland from Friday 10 July. Here’s Jehan Casinader with more. Life in South Auckland. The secrets of a trashy nightclub. The need to find faith. These are the central themes of three new plays to be showcased at the Young and Hungry Festival of New Works in July. The plays are unique and distinct, but they share a common strand: every young person’s desire to answer the question: “How do I fit?” Read the rest of this NZLive article…
Body Beautiful, Body Exotic: Body Art Awards 2009

Matthew

16 Jun 2009 | 4:23 pm

Fiona Oliver looks ahead to the NZ Body Art Awards 2009: Fantasia Asia, being held on Thursday 25 July at the Bruce Mason Centre in Takapuna. All bets are on as to whether the Supreme Winner of the Body Arts Awards for the last two years, Carmel McCormick, will win for the third year running. Like many of those competing in the 2009 awards, her first foray into the art was modest. Face painting at a children’s party led to painting one of the mums for a contest at a local pub, and now she has her own long-running body-painting business. Read the rest of this NZLive article here.

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Buy drink before killing

GoWriteMale

3 Jul 2009 | 4:27 pm

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Why Packed to the Rafters is my new favourite TV show

Rachel

2 Jul 2009 | 5:44 pm

I heard about the massive ratings that Packed to the Rafters got in Australia...
TV3 fined a pittance over Rugby World Cup ad breach

regan

2 Jul 2009 | 4:12 pm

TV3 were up for a $300,000 fine over their decision to run advertising during...
Cadbury Chocolate Changes

hampete

2 Jul 2009 | 12:26 am

Recent changes to Cadbury's chocolate have seen more than just a new size....
Telecom announces all you can eat data plan

regan

1 Jul 2009 | 10:37 pm

Here's a surprising move. Telecom, the company that everyone has loved to hate...

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NZ Property Report - June 2009

Alistair Helm

30 Jun 2009 | 12:17 pm

With 4 consecutive months of declines in new listings, the residential property market has turned a corner. Whilst there is no expectation of a resurgent boom in the market, what is likely to be seen is more of a cautious pace of activity maintained over the winter as buyer demand is challenged by pockets of real shortages of listings. These perspectives are reflective of the latest analysis of the property market contained in the June 2009 NZ Property Report. The report highlights that with just 9,561 new listings added to the market in June the effective level of inventory has fallen to a…
Mortgagee sales reach 4% of all property sales in April

Alistair Helm

28 Jun 2009 | 12:58 pm

The headline from the Sunday Star Times leads with the emotion line of a “growing number of kiwi homeowners are facing the prospect of handing over their keys, with mortgagee sales now accounting for one in 25 property transactions“. Certainly the level of mortgagee sales is continuing to rise with the complete data of the Terralink Mortgagee Sales Report available on Zoodle. April mortgagee sales reached a new high of 251, up from 201 in March and up from just 90 a year ago. At the same time, and has been reported here previously the listings for mortgagee properties as featured…
Property market trends - buyer demand

Alistair Helm

24 Jun 2009 | 7:33 pm

This post complements the earlier post which looked at sales trends. In this post I want to look at the demand indicator of the market as seen from the statistics of websites focused on real estate. In the first 6 months of this year an average of 975,000 sessions every week were undertaken by NZ’ers onon real estate websites - this is the aggregated total of just the number of NZ’ers searching for property - staggering! This statistic continues to demonstrate and reinforce the fact that over 80% of all real estate searches start online - a number that keeps growing year-on-year.
Rise in net immigration reflected in property web site stats

Alistair Helm

21 Jun 2009 | 6:02 pm

The latest data released by Statistics New Zealand show that long term migration to NZ continues to grow. The month of May saw a 727 net gain. The reporting of the stats by Bernard Hickey Alex Tarrant on interest.co.nz judges that the gains are being driven by a decline in outbound loss to Australia and a net gain from countries like India and the Philippines - the latter furnishing the dairy industry with workers, the former adding students. These statements backed up by the analysis of the raw data from Stats NZ interested me to look at our own analysis of monthly trend of overseas viewers…
Moving home is a great time to organise your important documents

Alistair Helm

19 Jun 2009 | 4:15 am

Moving house is a monumental event. Not only in terms of the financial considerations, but also as it is a time to manage legal considerations to allow for the worst should that eventuate. The establishment of a will is important for everyone irrespective of their financial or personal circumstances - it is prudent to make sure that your wishes are recorded so that they can carried out as you would wish. However have you ever given any consideration to the impact of your digital life when you die? So much of our lives are now online - some casual, some serious - all however accessed through…

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New Zealand Explorer Honeymoon

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29 Jun 2009 | 5:00 am

From $2,675 USD Per Person Explore the best of the North and or South Islands on this romantic 14-Day multi-activity honeymoon. Saturate yourself in the variety of beautiful landscapes that New Zealand has to offer while enjoying an adventurous itinerary. Expires: 30 Sep 2009
Winter Rimu Active Adventure

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7 Jun 2009 | 5:00 am

From $3,374 USD Per Person See New Zealand at its best, traveling with adventurous and outgoing guides and a few like-minded travelers. Challenge yourself a little - or a lot - if that’s what you’re after. You’ll also stay in comfortable lodges in fantastic locations and do all this at a reasonable price. Expires: 30 Sep 2009
New Zealand Adventure Odyssey

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19 May 2009 | 5:00 am

From $3,379 USD Per Person Visit the adventure capital of the world! Explore the best of the North and or South Islands on this multi-activity holiday. Expires: 01 Sep 2009
14 Day New Zealand Explorer

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13 May 2009 | 5:00 am

From $1,999 USD Per Person See the best of New Zealand with this adventurous 14-Day multi-activity itinerary. The trip is designed with the independent traveler in mind. All arrangements are pre planned so you can fully enjoy exploring the North and or South Islands, joining activities throughout the country. Expires: 14 Aug 2009
The Grand Traverse Walk

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12 May 2009 | 5:00 am

From $895 USD Per Person The Grand Traverse takes you right into the heart of New Zealand's most isolated and rugged country: the Greenstone and Routeburn Valleys. The walk passes through two national parks in the South Island’s high country: Fiordland and Mount Aspiring, both of which are part of Te Wahipounamu, the Southwest New Zealand World Heritage Area. Expires: 31 Mar 2010

The Wellingtonista
A Bit Of Love for an Old Organ

stephen clover

2 Jul 2009 | 6:04 pm

The Wellington Town Hall is rated amongst the top ten in the world for acoustics [citation needed], and this was a significant argument in the 1970s and 80s when the demolition of the Town Hall became a possibility. The organ in the town hall is 104 or so years old and is reknowned worldwide for being one of the few Edwardian organs in the world that has survived to the present day without alteration. Once again Wellington City Council is running a free Organ Concert Series on Sunday afternoons featuring our City Organist, Douglas Mews, and other guests. After a spell in Europe checking…
The Whimsical Work of Drypnz

kowhai

1 Jul 2009 | 10:00 pm

Drypnz will be familiar to many Wellingtonians with his distinct street style gracing the streets, alleyways and gallery walls around town. From the paid mural work and other commissions, to paste ups and throw ups around town which are a gift to the city, Drypnz is a prolific, hard working artist who deserves plenty of recognition (and to get paid). The Wellingtonista were lucky enough to have a sneak peak at the new show opening at Manky Chops tonight, and gotta say, we are not disappointed. Those luscious juju lips with their geisha girl pouts were there in…
Dub Encounters Volume One

stephen clover

29 Jun 2009 | 3:28 pm

As Wellingtonians, we love dub, right? [citation needed] Sometimes to a fault, even? [citation needed] Anyone else remember that famous review a few years back in Pavement magazine of some local outfit that read: More effing trumpet-dub from Wellington Anyway if its to your taste, there's some serious dub trickery coming down in the next couple of weeks... [the details after the jump] read more
Manners Mall: an ode

Hadyn

27 Jun 2009 | 1:39 pm

Ladies and Gentlemen, for your Sunday viewing pleasure here is local musician and comedian Robbie Ellis' Manners Mall Emo Song (as performed at Raw Meat Mondays at the Fringe Bar this week)
Breaking news: Pleiades visible at dawn

kowhai

23 Jun 2009 | 5:18 pm

So today is official start of Matariki, for some time now there has been a push for Matariki to become a public holiday, Minister of Maori Affairs Dr Pita Sharples last week announced the Maori Party had drafted a bill to make Matariki a public holiday. See what the Prime Minister thinks of the idea here. Some accounts have Matariki as a mother and her 6 daughters assisting Te R? as he turns around and heads south. I like this story better than the Greek version of Pleiades which has the seven daughters of Pleione and Atlas turned into stars to 'save them from Orion's…

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Heavy snow expected in Canterbury tomorrow

4 Jul 2009 | 2:18 am

A significant dump of snow is forecast for Canterbury tomorrow, with farmers in the southern hill country warned to expect disruption.
New Zealand set to play for minor placings after third loss

4 Jul 2009 | 2:09 am

New Zealand were consigned to playing for the minor positions at world under-19 men's basketball championship after they suffered their third straight loss, 83-90 to Kazakhstan,l in their final Group D match in Auckland tonight.
Emma Watson's career makeover plans

4 Jul 2009 | 1:55 am

Emma Watson has a contingency plan if her movie career ever falters - she dreams of becoming a make-up artist.
Team orders come first for Hayden Roulston

4 Jul 2009 | 1:31 am

Team orders will take priority for New Zealand rider Hayden Roulston when he makes his maiden start in the Tour de France cycling race which begins in Monaco tomorrow morning (NZtime) with an individual time trial.
Britain's BT offers staff time off in exchange for pay cut

4 Jul 2009 | 1:25 am

Telecommunications company BT Group PLC is offering staff a year off work in return for a 75 percent cut in that year's pay.

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Heavy snow expected in Canterbury tomorrow

4 Jul 2009 | 2:18 am

A significant dump of snow is forecast for Canterbury tomorrow, with farmers in the southern hill country warned to expect disruption.
Americans get hooked on Queenstown

3 Jul 2009 | 11:45 pm

American couple Marc Helzer and his wife Christina Maniaci have developed a healthy addiction to a Queenstown adventure activity.
Valerie Vili lends her name to Auckland hospice

3 Jul 2009 | 11:45 pm

Olympic shot-put champion Valerie Vili leaves for Australia on Thursday, where she'll continue her build up to the defence of her world title in Berlin next month.
Recession takes its toll on migrant workers

3 Jul 2009 | 11:36 pm

As the recession deepens, migrant workers say they are ending up destitute on the streets or are forced to leave the country.
New details emerge about David Bain's time behind bars

3 Jul 2009 | 11:33 pm

New details have been revealed about David Bain's time in jail, where he suffered violent assaults and had his two front teeth knocked out.

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Forest assets handed over in Treelords deal

3 Jul 2009 | 11:28 pm

The Government has formally handed over forests and cash worth around half a billion dollars to eight central North Island iwi.
Formal handover of assets in Treelords deal today

3 Jul 2009 | 5:00 pm

The formal handover of more $500 million worth of forestry assets to eight central North Island iwi takes place this morning.
Labour: Govt's approach will erode frontline health numbers

3 Jul 2009 | 1:10 am

The Government will create huge workforce shortages by effectively ruling out constructive negotiations on pay rates for doctors, Labour's health spokeswoman Ruth Dyson says.
Key under pressure to answer questions over Worth

3 Jul 2009 | 1:06 am

Pressure is expected to build on Prime Minister John Key to state why he lost confidence in Richard Worth, now a sexual complaint against the former minister has been dropped.
Education minister at odds with schools over standards

3 Jul 2009 | 1:04 am

Education Minister Anne Tolley is ruling out a law change to prevent standards' information being used to create league tables comparing schools.

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Mayor to continue fight for new campus

3 Jul 2009 | 4:42 am

Taupo Mayor Rick Cooper says he's not giving up on a new Taupo-based polytech campus despite failing to gain support from Wellington for the plan.
Extra jail for violent offending

3 Jul 2009 | 4:42 am

A Hamilton woman has been given a double-dose of jail for offending while awaiting sentencing.
Winter ailments deplete classes

3 Jul 2009 | 4:42 am

Absenteeism through winter illness had rocketed at Waikato schools as the school term ended yesterday.
Judge shoots down defence

3 Jul 2009 | 4:42 am

The shooting of a man at Taupiri School last year was premeditated and calculated, a judge said when sentencing the two perpetrators in Hamilton yesterday.
Neighbours' row won't go to sleep

3 Jul 2009 | 4:42 am

Hamilton man Paul McInally feels he is being victimised after building a sleepout for his parents Jim and Joyce.

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Fewer consents for homes but value up

3 Jul 2009 | 6:07 am

Building consents appear to have plateaued in the Timaru district.
Hats off in every direction

3 Jul 2009 | 6:06 am

Artists from the North, East, West and South are being asked to create their interpretations of the directions.
Expect 'decent dump' of snow this weekend

3 Jul 2009 | 6:06 am

It could be a snowy start to the school holidays, with the Metservice warning there could be snowfalls in South Canterbury through the weekend.
Happy ending to bizarre case of the cellphone and the hacker

3 Jul 2009 | 6:06 am

Brooke Currey has had to live off friends after her bank account was hacked and all her money transferred to her Vodafone cellphone.
'No way back' for Worth

3 Jul 2009 | 6:06 am

There seems no way back to Parliament for former National MP and minister Richard Worth.

Stuff.co.nz - Local News
Centre to host Chinese anniversary event

1 Jul 2009 | 8:46 pm

A big event celebrating the People’s Republic of China’s 60th anniversary is happening on the North Shore next summer.
Swimming ban after downpours

1 Jul 2009 | 8:46 pm

Recent heavy rains rendered many beaches temporarily unsafe for swimming this week, leading to North Shore City Council issuing a public advisory warning.
Skaters look forward to world-class competition

1 Jul 2009 | 8:46 pm

Two North Shore skaters have been hitting the ramps in preparation for the prestigious Element YMCA Skate Camp in the United States.
Tribute sings his mum's praises

1 Jul 2009 | 8:46 pm

A Rosmini College student wants to use his talents to say a last goodbye to his mum.
Road closure defended

1 Jul 2009 | 8:46 pm

Despite a storm of protest, a Shore councillor is defending the council’s decision to restrict access to a busy Glenfield road.

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25 Jun 2009 | 6:30 pm

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OneVibe "live in concert" Event Date: 27 Nov 09 Venue: The Penguin Club Town: Oamaru Region: Dunedin - Coastal Otago OneVibe is a Nelson based, original roots reggae band.
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The Boyd Remembrance 2009 Event Date: 04 Dec 09 to 06 Dec 09 Venue: Whangaroa College Grounds Town: Kaeo Region: Northland The Boyd sage was one of the earliest major maritime conflicts between Maori and Pakeha that strained the fledging relationship between two cultures.

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New Zealand parliament speaker ties the knot - Xinhua

4 Jul 2009 | 4:28 am

New Zealand parliament speaker ties the knotXinhuaWELLINGTON, July 4 (Xinhua) -- New Zealand Parliament Speaker Lockwood Smith married Alexandra Lang at Parliament on Saturday. Prime Minister John Key, and more »
New Zealand tournament comes with culture lesson - Atlanta Journal Constitution

4 Jul 2009 | 12:13 am

New Zealand tournament comes with culture lessonAtlanta Journal Constitution“Everything is so different from the States,” Thompkins said in a phone interview from Auckland, New Zealand. “For example, when you ask for lemonade here, and more »
Australian Swine Flu Cases Rise; New Zealand Reports 3 Deaths - Bloomberg

3 Jul 2009 | 11:23 pm

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McCaw back to lead New Zealand in Tri-Nations - guardian.co.uk

3 Jul 2009 | 3:27 pm

SkySportsMcCaw back to lead New Zealand in Tri-Nationsguardian.co.ukWELLINGTON, July 4 (Reuters) - New Zealand skipper Richie McCaw has been passed fit to lead the injury-plagued All Blacks in this season's Tri-Nations. McCaw returns to lead All Blacks into Tri-NationsAFPEnigmatic Messam dropped from All BlacksTVNZKey men return for All BlacksThe Press AssociationThe Roar -The Roar -TVNZall 87 news articles »
Player blog: New Zealand's Jacob Teleiai - The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com

3 Jul 2009 | 2:54 pm

The Plain Dealer - cleveland.comPlayer blog: New Zealand's Jacob TeleiaiThe Plain Dealer - cleveland.comThe following is a daily blog from Jacob Teleiai, a safety playing for Team New Zealand in the inaugural Junior World Championship football tournament at Trip's a kick for kiwisAkron Beacon Journalall 3 news articles »

NewsWire.co.nz
Seller tricks money out of Trade Me bidder

Jess Jones

2 Jul 2009 | 8:30 pm

SCAMMERS are luring Trade Me customers into parting with their money in fictitious deals. In an increasingly common scam on New Zealand’s top trading website, buyers are sent emails from people impersonating the owner of goods for sale. The emails indicate a deal is agreed and ask for money to be sent. A NewsWire reporter sent $700 to Britain, thinking she would receive the digital SLR camera she had been bidding on when the deal went through. She was responding to an e-mail that said: “The seller has recently relocated to the United Kingdom, so could you please follow the guide…
Trade Me cancer site survives shutdown hits

Blair Stewart

2 Jul 2009 | 5:00 pm

A TRADE ME message board discussion thread popular among cancer sufferers has beaten off numerous attempts by other Trade Me users to have it removed. The thread, Cancer Suxs, has been victim of a crusade against its right to be a general post on the Trade Me message board, says regular user Yvonne Harris (right). So far it has survived, even though only 10 votes against a thread by the Trade Me community are enough to get it removed and Cancer Suxs has been voted off many times. Mrs Harris, Lower Hutt, said links were being placed on Trade Me message boards, which when clicked on actually…
Students get STAR turn mixing it with DJ Shan

Fetu Tamapeau

2 Jul 2009 | 4:13 am

EIGHT secondary school students left their desks at school to turn the tables with music tutor DJ Shan at Whitireia Community Polytechnic last week. Shan Chng-Rawiri - DJ Shan in his performing life - was one of the founders of Whitireia’s Certificate in DJ Music. He says the three-day, Porirua-based programme for secondary students gives a taste of what it is like to work in the DJ music industry. “It’s quite a buzz for them to be doing something like this. It’s the first time someone has been able to teach … this to the secondary schools.” The students…
Michael Jackson fans clean out local stocks

Chris Armstrong

2 Jul 2009 | 3:36 am

WELLINGTON’S Real Groovy has sold out of Michael Jackson albums and merchandise - down to the last collection of badges. After the artist’s sudden death last Friday, there has “definitely been a rush on”, says Scotty Hanson, pictured right, an employee at Real Groovy records on Cuba St. “Most of his stuff has gone; the vinyl all went. On Sunday a lady even bought all the badges we had.” The hype seems to surround only Michael Jackson’s solo releases. The store still has a few copies of Jackson Five albums left. “We got a couple of [second-hand]…
Jesters and minstrels boost choir’s funds

Adam Gosney

1 Jul 2009 | 11:27 pm

WELLINGTON’S St Mary’s of the Angels choir has filled its coffers thanks to last Saturday’s medieval Feast of Fools. With 130 attendees, it’s expected the feast will raise at least $1200. Funds raised will go towards setting up youth music groups to feed into the choir that performs at eleven o’clock Mass each Sunday. There will also be help paying for the endless rounds of music photocopying that is an everyday expense for members of the high-profile choir. The Feast of Fools is a night of costumes, dancing, food, mulled wine and entertainment provided by the choir and Whigmi,…

Stuff.co.nz Central Marlborough Express
Schools escape flu

2 Jul 2009 | 6:40 pm

While schools in other regions struggle with staff and students off sick, Marlborough educators are so far managing the winter ills.
Two more sacked over internet use

2 Jul 2009 | 6:40 pm

Two more former Safe Air employees fired over their internet use at work are challenging their dismissal through the Employment Relations Authority (ERA).
Outcry at increase in alcohol tax

2 Jul 2009 | 6:40 pm

News that the price of a handle of beer is soon expected to increase by 50 cents could drive hotel patron Graeme Spencer to pop.
TrustPower, DOC deal looms on hydro

2 Jul 2009 | 6:40 pm

An agreement between TrustPower and the Department of Conservation could change DOC's involvement in the Environment Court appeal for the proposed Trust Power hydro scheme, DOC says.
Older vehicles could bear brunt of ACC levy

2 Jul 2009 | 6:40 pm

"That sucks." That was one Blenheim driver's response to news that higher ACC levies could increase registration costs for older vehicles.

Stuff.co.nz Manawatu Standard
Tolley snaps at principals

3 Jul 2009 | 5:01 pm

Education Minister Anne Tolley has rapped principals across the knuckles for spreading misleading information about the proposed national testing for numeracy and literacy.
Class over after 37 years

3 Jul 2009 | 5:01 pm

The woman who made kids tremble at her stern voice and steely gaze has revealed it was all an act.
Rates 'not the only factor'

3 Jul 2009 | 5:01 pm

A business survey arranged by former Palmerston North mayoral candidate Les Baty highlights what is already known, says Mayor Jono Naylor.
Rising rates batter business

3 Jul 2009 | 5:01 pm

Sales are down, costs are up and Palmerston North businesses are employing fewer people, according to a survey of more than 400 firms.
City firm's debts listed

3 Jul 2009 | 5:01 pm

Recruitment Plus, a Palmerston North business that went into liquidation last week, owed about $127,000 in tax and more than $27,000 to unsecured creditors.

BigNewsNetwork: New Zealand
South Island waits for snow

4 Jul 2009 | 5:35 am

MetService says rain has become persistent in Otago and South Canterbury tonight, and should spread to North Canterbury and Kaikoura in the morning. Initially snow is expected down to about 600 metre...
Heavy snow expected in Canterbury

4 Jul 2009 | 5:20 am

A significant dump of snow is forecast for Canterbury tomorrow, with farmers in the southern hill country warned to expect disruption.As much as 20cm of snow was expected to fall above 400m between th...
Appeal planned for raw milk decision

4 Jul 2009 | 4:31 am

Fonterra plans to appeal the Commerce Commission's latest ruling in its dispute with cheese companies.The decision requires the giant dairy cooperative to supply raw milk to another party to process f...
Treelords deal sees historic handover for iwi

4 Jul 2009 | 3:35 am

More than $500 million worth of forestry assets were formally handed to eight central North Island iwi today, making them the largest single forestry landowner in the country.
Bed with house thrown in sells for $302,600

4 Jul 2009 | 3:35 am

A queen sized bed with a six-bedroom Westport house thrown in has sold in an online auction for $302,600. The package, which had a reserve of $1, was listed on TradeMe in the beds category and when...

Stuff.co.nz - News
House of the year

3 Jul 2009 | 5:34 pm

Developer Alan Trent's house at Venture Cove near Kaiteriteri and the Wakatu Incorporation's new base in Montgomery Square have won the top prizes in Nelson's premier building awards.
Cop seeks discharge

3 Jul 2009 | 5:34 pm

A Nelson police officer involved in a U-turn crash is seeking a discharge without conviction.
Awards aim to help youth

3 Jul 2009 | 5:34 pm

From sports to volunteering, students in the Nelson region are being encouraged to shoot for the stars, with a new $10,000 fund to help them achieve their goals.
Limit size of engine - judge

3 Jul 2009 | 5:34 pm

A Nelson judge would like to see limits placed on young drivers' access to powerful cars, while a Nelson lawyer says better education and incentives could cut the level of repeat driving offences.
Richmond rallies for kindy

3 Jul 2009 | 5:34 pm

Teachers, parents and children at Waverley Street Kindergarten have been overwhelmed by the generosity of the Richmond community after the kindergarten was damaged by a suspicious fire earlier this week.

New Zealand News
Flu patient fights for her life

4 Jul 2009 | 5:37 am

A woman fighting for her life in Hawke's Bay Hospital may be the first otherwise healthy New Zealander to become critically ill with swine flu.
First deaths linked to swine flu in New Zealand

4 Jul 2009 | 1:04 am

New Zealand has recorded its first deaths linked to swine flu, with authorities reporting Saturday that three people who died in the past week had the virus.
Chinese digital communities launched

3 Jul 2009 | 8:40 pm

Friday, 3 July 2009, 10:56 am Press Release: Auckland City Council Media release 3 July 2009 Chinese digital communities launched at Rising Dragons, Soaring Bananas conference Auckland City Libraries and the New Zealand Chinese Association Auckland Inc.
Sex charge withdrawn against sacked MP

3 Jul 2009 | 4:17 pm

A WOMAN whose sexual misconduct complaint led to the resignation of a New Zealand government minister has withdrawn her charge, police said today.
New Zealand airline issues nude safety video

3 Jul 2009 | 11:41 am

In this undated photo supplied by Air New Zealand Friday, July 3, 2009, its staff is seen with body paint on in the airlines latest safety video call the "Bare Essentials of Safety." The video shows three cabin staff and the pilot, all in uniform-colored full body paint, talking viewers through the aircraft's safety procedures.

Stuff.co.nz - News
Pig-cell trials likely to take six months

3 Jul 2009 | 6:05 am

It will be at least six months before Living Cell Technologies confirms plans to build a $28 million pig-breeding unit to house 500 sows in Southland.
Black ice a worry in Central

3 Jul 2009 | 6:05 am

The prospect of black ice on Central Otago roads this morning has authorities worried, after they spent most of yesterday trying to clear snow from the region's highways to get traffic flowing again.
Tobacco giant says price cuts legal

3 Jul 2009 | 6:05 am

One of the tobacco giants accused of cutting cigarette prices to make smoking more affordable and entice reformed smokers back to the habit saidthe cuts were legal.
Island i-SITE shuts doors

3 Jul 2009 | 6:05 am

The Stewart Island Visitor Information Centre Trust is in financial difficulties and has closed but few want to talk about it.
New early childhood centre in city

3 Jul 2009 | 6:05 am

Construction will begin on a 75-space early childhood centre in Invercargill on Monday but that may put further strain on the city's teacher shortage, according to one provider.

Stuff.co.nz Central North Island
Never too old to lend a hand

3 Jul 2009 | 3:22 am

Age is no obstacle for Bob Bargh, who at nearly 80 cycles 25 kilometres each way, sunshine, southerlies or rain, to help children at a rural school with their lessons.
Living in the shadow of disaster

3 Jul 2009 | 3:19 am

Waihi Village has been pummelled by sliding land over the past 160 years.
Man guilty of partner's death

2 Jul 2009 | 6:25 pm

A man who drove his car down the street with his "distressed and desperate" partner clinging to the bumper has been found guilty of causing her death.
Is there a ghost cat in Taranaki?

2 Jul 2009 | 2:33 pm

A mysterious apparition in their driveway has a Hawera couple perplexed.
'Ecstasy' as Waihi gets the all-clear

2 Jul 2009 | 1:32 pm

Waihi Village residents were allowed back to their homes last night after Civil Defence lifted a state of emergency following fears that the tiny settlement could be buried by landslides.

BigNewsNetwork: Auckland
South Island waits for snow

4 Jul 2009 | 5:35 am

MetService says rain has become persistent in Otago and South Canterbury tonight, and should spread to North Canterbury and Kaikoura in the morning. Initially snow is expected down to about 600 metre...
Heavy snow expected in Canterbury

4 Jul 2009 | 5:20 am

A significant dump of snow is forecast for Canterbury tomorrow, with farmers in the southern hill country warned to expect disruption.As much as 20cm of snow was expected to fall above 400m between th...
Appeal planned for raw milk decision

4 Jul 2009 | 4:31 am

Fonterra plans to appeal the Commerce Commission's latest ruling in its dispute with cheese companies.The decision requires the giant dairy cooperative to supply raw milk to another party to process f...
Teen believed to have died of swine flu

4 Jul 2009 | 4:31 am

Waikato health officials have released more information about one of the country's three swine flu deaths.Nineteen-year-old Zachary Wilson died in his home on June 28, and swine flu has been linked to...
Treelords deal sees historic handover for iwi

4 Jul 2009 | 3:35 am

More than $500 million worth of forestry assets were formally handed to eight central North Island iwi today, making them the largest single forestry landowner in the country.

Stuff.co.nz - Hawke's Bay
Suspected drug lab busted in Bay

2 Jul 2009 | 3:59 pm

A 39-year-old man is facing three methamphetamine charges after police busted a suspected clandestine laboratory in Taradale.
Napier blaze: towel too close to heater

2 Jul 2009 | 3:18 pm

A fire that gutted a Napier house and injured three people this morning was started by a towel being too close to a heater.
Surgery delayed as Bay sickness grows

2 Jul 2009 | 3:25 am

Some elective surgery will be postponed for a second week at Hawke's Bay Hospital as the number of patients needing treatment for acute respiratory illness grows.
Inmate used jail radio for romance

2 Jul 2009 | 3:18 am

An inmate who used a prison radio to make a "romantic" phone call to the prison's librarian was charged with theft and pursued for $2.50 compensation which a judge has declined.
Grapes to stay on vine

2 Jul 2009 | 3:18 am

Grapes may be left to rot on the vines in Hawke's Bay next year as Pernod Ricard cuts back on its purchases from contract growers.

Stuff.co.nz - Northland
Business squeezed out

30 Jun 2009 | 4:20 pm

Kerikeri's airport valet parking business closes tomorrow because of what is being described as restrictive operating requirements imposed by Far North Holdings.
Mayor appointed to trust

29 Jun 2009 | 7:03 pm

Mayor Wayne Brown will take over the trust charged with building a $15 million multi-purpose community centre in Kaitaia.
Firms help big cats

29 Jun 2009 | 4:00 pm

Whangarei showed its support for Zion Wildlife Gardens at the weekend despite more negative publicity surrounding the death of Dalu Mncube.
Emissions scheme 'flawed'

29 Jun 2009 | 4:00 pm

A former Whangarei dairy farmer is leading a move to stop livestock emissions being counted in any emissions trading scheme.
School takes shape

29 Jun 2009 | 4:00 pm

Building has started, a principal has been appointed and in eight months students will pour through the gates of Whangarei’s newest school.

Stuff.co.nz - West Coast
Coasters' sales pitch bedded in

3 Jul 2009 | 4:50 am

A Westport couple who are selling their bed for $1 and throwing their house in with it will find out today if their boldness has paid off.
Publican's death rocks tiny town

3 Jul 2009 | 4:47 am

The publican of a remote West Coast hotel has died after being punched in the face by a woman during a late-night drinking session, police say.
Publican dies after punch to head

2 Jul 2009 | 8:20 pm

The publican of a West Coast hotel has died after being allegedly punched in the head by a female patron, early today.
Train driver's leg impaled on rod

2 Jul 2009 | 7:50 pm

A train driver has been airlifted to hospital after a metal rod became embedded in his leg.
Concern grows over care plans

2 Jul 2009 | 7:28 am

Concerns are growing that a new West Coast mental health provider could leave some vulnerable people out in the cold.

Stuff.co.nz - Business
Lower ACC levies proposed for safest firms

3 Jul 2009 | 5:49 am

The Government is set to reintroduce lower ACC levies for firms with the best safety records, a move unions claim will see bosses cover up accidents.
Flying the Kiwi flag in Thailand

3 Jul 2009 | 5:49 am

New Zealand technology companies are finding Thailand a great place to do business, reports Catherine Harris.
Hubbard injects $40m into finance company

3 Jul 2009 | 5:49 am

South Canterbury Finance's Allan Hubbard has injected $40 million of new capital to support the finance company, which announced a $58m write-down on property investments.
Line 7 says cut-price stock selling well

3 Jul 2009 | 5:49 am

The receivers for clothing company Line 7 say a 60 per cent off sale of its stock is going extremely well, with 3 1/2 weeks of sales done in a day.
Kiwi system babysits Argentine vintages

3 Jul 2009 | 5:49 am

Young Argentine wineries are extolling the virtues of Kiwi wine technology, providing a base for potential growth in the fifth biggest wine producer in the world.

Stuff.co.nz - Technology
Broadband slowest in the deep south

3 Jul 2009 | 5:49 am

Broadband is slower the further away customers are from Auckland, with Dunedin at the bottom of the heap among the major centres, according to a report released by the Commerce Commission.
Review: Fight Night Round 4

2 Jul 2009 | 11:48 pm

Boxing games have been around for a long time. But never before have we seen such an evolution in boxing since the Fight Night series from EA Sports.
Facebook to simplify privacy settings

2 Jul 2009 | 11:48 pm

Facebook is overhauling its privacy controls over the next several weeks in an attempt to simplify its users' ability to control who sees the information they share on the site.
Review: Spore: Galactic Adventures

2 Jul 2009 | 11:48 pm

The sheer scale of Will Wright’s vision for Spore was praiseworthy, even if the final product occasionally felt pinched and clipped.
Moderate improvement in broadband performance

2 Jul 2009 | 8:16 pm

New Zealand's broadband performance improved moderately in the March quarter, the latest quarterly report on broadband quality prepared for the Commerce Commission shows.

Stuff.co.nz - Sport
Junior Tall Blacks to play for minor placings

4 Jul 2009 | 2:57 am

New Zealand were consigned to playing for the minor positions at world under-19 men's basketball championship after they suffered their third straight loss, 83-90 to Kazakhstan, in their final Group D match in Auckland.
Argentina too good for Black Sticks

4 Jul 2009 | 1:09 am

Argentina took an unbeatable 2-0 lead in their three-match women's hockey series against New Zealand when they comfortably won the second test 4-1 at Whangarei today.
Aussies into second round unbeaten

3 Jul 2009 | 11:18 pm

A slick and quick Australian team has emerged from the first stage of qualifying play as a warm title contender at the Fiba men's world under-19 basketball championships in Auckland.
Axed Messam told to tighten up

3 Jul 2009 | 10:49 pm

Liam Messam's international rugby career risks following the same fluctuations of provincial teammate Sione Lauaki after All Blacks coach Graham Henry explained his omission from New Zealand's Tri-Nations squad.
Steel keep playoff hopes alive

3 Jul 2009 | 10:28 pm

The Southern Steel beat the NSW Swifts 55-48 in their final regular season match at Invercargill today to keep their hopes of making the tran-Tasman netball league playoffs alive.

Scoop NZ - Sci-tech
SMC Heads-Up: the week in sci-tech (to July 10)

2 Jul 2009 | 9:34 pm

In This Issue Food Security Tropical Evolution Dinosaur lady SMC Updates New research Events
NZ Network Infrastructure Not Business Ready

2 Jul 2009 | 2:49 am

Poor network management and basic security vulnerability oversights are leaving organisations open to security attacks, compliance breaches and operational downtime.
Eradication of southern saltmarsh mosquito closer

1 Jul 2009 | 7:58 pm

MAF Biosecurity New Zealand (MAFBNZ) says an important milestone has been reached in the programme to rid New Zealand of the southern saltmarsh mosquito with the completion this week of aerial treatments in the Wairau area in Marlborough. Wairau is the last ...
Experts take issue with food colouring programme

1 Jul 2009 | 6:53 pm

A report by TV3's 60 Minutes this week on the effects of artificial food colouring ('Off Colour', Monday 29 June), has attracted criticism from nutrition experts, both over the science behind the report and of the on-camera 'experiment' it contained.
June: Cold and frosty with plentiful sunshine

1 Jul 2009 | 5:08 pm

• Temperature: Well below average over much of the country. • Rainfall: Above normal rainfall in the north and east of the North Island, near normal rainfall for the Wairarapa, Nelson and Marlborough. Below normal rainfall elsewhere, with record ...

Scoop NZ - Parliament
“The Role of Māori in the NZ economy”

3 Jul 2009 | 4:33 pm

I thought long and hard about what to get Arapera this year, as a sign of my utter devotion. I finally came up with the perfect gift.
Key Notes No.52

3 Jul 2009 | 4:29 pm

I had a great time yesterday visiting the Tamaki Transformation Programme in Auckland and meeting pupils from Pt England School.
Heather Roy's Diary: Friends And Allies

2 Jul 2009 | 10:06 pm

As a Minister my days consist of appointments following briefings, following meetings and more. The engagements I've had this week include attending a special reception to celebrate the United States' 233rd anniversary of independence, and tomorrow night ...
Society for the Study of Diabetes Conference

2 Jul 2009 | 9:07 pm

It was a stroke of genius to hold this year’s annual scientific conference and AGM here at St David Theatre. This theatre has won prestigious architectural awards for its use of space; the quality of the light it lets in; and its comfortable relationship ...
Central North Island land transferred to iwi

2 Jul 2009 | 8:19 pm

A ceremony in Turangi tomorrow marking the transfer of approximately $450 million in land and cash to eight Central North island Iwi completes of the largest single settlement of historical grievances by the Crown, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi ...

Scoop NZ - Politics
Auckland Disability Law 1 year old !!

3 Jul 2009 | 4:51 pm

It has been an exciting and challenging first year, and we are very happy that our funding has been secured for the next year. We’ve grown in many ways, and there are plenty of changes being implemented to start off our second year.
Ngati Kahungunu: 'Foreshore and Seabed Act’

3 Jul 2009 | 4:36 pm

“Hon. Dr. Pita Sharples has done Ngati Kahungunu proud with his contributions to the Review of the Foreshore and Seabed Act”, says Ngati Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated Chairman, Ngahiwi Tomoana, speaking from Darwin yesterday. Mr Tomoana said, “The ...
The Anti-American President, Pt. 4

2 Jul 2009 | 10:10 pm

You know you're entitled to call President Barack Obama "President Benito Obamadinejad" and that he is part of the Gramsci/Alinsky/Chomsky Axis of Evil when:
Win a trip to Nepal with Capital Cause

2 Jul 2009 | 9:10 pm

The team behind Capital Cause Charitable Trust are pushing past Wellington’s city limits and taking their unique spin on charity engagement global.
PSA welcomes focus on productivity

2 Jul 2009 | 9:05 pm

“The Public Service Association welcomes the opportunity to have a serious discussion with the government about improving productivity in the public sector,” says PSA national secretary Richard Wagstaff.

Business
Appeal planned for raw milk decision

3 Jul 2009 | 7:08 pm

An appeal is set to be launched over a Commerce Commission ruling that orders Fonterra to supply raw milk to other parties
Increase surprises think tank

3 Jul 2009 | 12:48 pm

The NZIER is surprised the latest report on building activity trends shows building consents approaching new highs
Car sales figures have some positives

3 Jul 2009 | 2:18 am

Although the number of new cars being sold is well down on last year, the number sold last month is higher than in May
Closing financial markets

2 Jul 2009 | 11:08 pm

NZX50 2,756; Nuplex $1.47; NZ$= 63 USc, 79.04 Aust, 44.99 euro, 60.40 yen. 38.41p; 90 day rate 2.83%; TWI 59.64
Turia issues warning over tobacco price drop

2 Jul 2009 | 10:28 pm

Associate Health Minister Tariana Turia has warned tobacco companies she claims have dropped the price of cigarettes

Politics
Lockwood Smith marries

4 Jul 2009 | 2:48 am

Speaker marries in ceremony at Parliament- 60-yr-old Lockwood Smith has wed Alexandra Lang
"Kiwis-first" job policy deemed descriminatory

3 Jul 2009 | 11:08 pm

The Migrants Action Trust want help from the Immigration Minister, as they believe the "kiwis-first" jobs policy is discriminatory
Higher ACC levies for older cars?

3 Jul 2009 | 5:28 pm

Owners of older cars will pay higher ACC levies if the government goes ahead with a plan the AA does not like
Government accused of ageism

3 Jul 2009 | 3:48 pm

Planned cuts to the tertiary education allowance for over 65s have seen Grey Power accuse the government of ageism
Turia issues warning over tobacco price drop

2 Jul 2009 | 10:28 pm

Associate Health Minister Tariana Turia has warned tobacco companies she claims have dropped the price of cigarettes

National
Lockwood Smith marries

4 Jul 2009 | 2:48 am

Speaker marries in ceremony at Parliament- 60-yr-old Lockwood Smith has wed Alexandra Lang
Blacks Sticks fall to Argentina

3 Jul 2009 | 11:58 pm

The women's Black Sticks have suffered a 4-1 loss to Argentina this afternoon in Whangarei
Deaths linked to swine flu in NZ

3 Jul 2009 | 10:28 pm

New Zealand has three deaths believed to be linked to swine flu the third was a young girl this morning in Wellington
Lawyer welcomes review of legal aid system

3 Jul 2009 | 9:48 pm

An Auckland lawyer's welcoming a report on the legal aid system hoping it will dispel criticisms of the defence bar
Argentina expected to be tough for Black Sticks

3 Jul 2009 | 9:18 pm

The Black Sticks are hoping for an improvement in their game when they face Argentina in Whangarei this afternoon from 4pm

Maori
History's biggest treaty settlement

3 Jul 2009 | 3:08 pm

At a ceremony in Turangi this morning, eight North Island iwi will benefit from the largest Treaty Of Waitangi settlement yet
Maori Party hoping for rational debate

1 Jul 2009 | 12:18 pm

Tariana Turia, Maori Party, hopes there will be rational debate after review recommended repeal of Foreshore and Seabed Act
Call for Matariki be public holiday

22 Jun 2009 | 12:37 pm

Organisers of Matariki celebrations in Auckland are calling for the Maori New Year to be made a national public holiday
Ngati Whare gets $200m worth of land

18 Jun 2009 | 8:27 pm

The Crown has agreed to hand over up to 640 hectares of central North Island forest worth almost $200m to iwi Ngati Whare
Ministers looking into passport scam

17 Jun 2009 | 8:27 pm

Government Ministers are asking to be briefed after a group claiming links to the Maori Party sold fake passports at $500

Public Address
Southerly: Fearless?

3 Jul 2009 | 5:50 pm

In their updated in-flight safety video, Air New Zealand presents its new motto: "Our fears have nothing to hide" (the exact quote as pronounced).A prominent linguist has described this as: "A brave slogan for an airline. Intriguingly opaque: simultaneously profound and worry-inducing."...
Speaker: About That Telescope

2 Jul 2009 | 6:51 pm

Today's Drinnan covers one of the claims circulated in a release from former Herald on Sunday assistant editor Steve Cook, in advance of the hearing of his Employment Relations Authority complaint against APN yesterday...
Hard News: .... and the Rock 'n' Roll

2 Jul 2009 | 5:12 pm

To the enormous amusement of everyone who knows him (and probably a few people who don't), Karl from CactusLab inadvertently got himself caught up the mystifying business of Vodafone's disappearing HTC Magic "Google phone". That's Karl, there, with the candy floss and the topless body-painted models...
Field Theory: Shut Up and Skate

2 Jul 2009 | 1:17 am

It's freezing at the indoor karting track. In the waiting area, with the pool table covered in papers, it's merely cold. Past the barrier and out on the concrete track you can see the breath of the skaters as they blast around the newly-created oval track...
Up Front: I Love it When a Plan Comes Together

29 Jun 2009 | 4:54 pm

It's with much pride and excitement that Up Front can reveal it has secured its first scoop. Due probably to a mix-up with names, an email intended for Ian Wishart has come to me instead. Claiming to have originated from Lockwood Smith's parliamentary in-box, the email contains a copy of the legendary Gay Agenda...

News and Competitions
The Black Eyed Peas Announce One Auckland Show

1 Jul 2009 | 4:33 pm

By Bob CarltonThe Black Eyed Peas have announced their return to New Zealand, with one show in Auckland on 13 October. This will be the band's first tour of New Zealand since 2005. They are touring in support of their album The E.N.D., which recently debuted at number 2 on the NZ Music charts. Tickets for their October 13 show go on sale on July 20.
The Game Announces First New Zealand Tour

26 Jun 2009 | 5:01 am

By Bob CarltonThe Game and his LAX Tour is scheduled to play Auckland, Wellington and Rotorua in August. For the first time New Zealand fans will have the chance to see one of hip hop's finest when The Game makes his way down under for his LAX Tour in August 2009. With millions of albums sold worldwide and a reputation as an energetic and explosive performer, The Game is the only West Coast solo artist to release a multi-platinum album since Dr Dre’s 1999 classic 2001, so is widely seen as the driving force that brought West Coast hip hop back into the mainstream.
Eventfinder Members - It's All About You!

24 Jun 2009 | 8:08 am

By Bob CarltonNo, really, our new Forums section and completely redesigned Members section really are all about you.Now you can pick your Favourites, chat with fellow members, find and follow new friends and tell us what's on your mind more easily than ever before.Go to MyEventfinder and login (or register...it's free...and then login) and see what's new.
Green Day 2nd Auckland Show Announced

13 Jun 2009 | 3:59 am

By Bob CarltonGreen Day has just announced a second show on 18 December in Auckland at Vector Arena. Ticket for the new show on sale Wednesday 1 July through Ticketmaster. With their acclaimed eighth studio album riding high in the charts, Green Day embark on a world tour which includes a stop in Auckland on Saturday, December 19. The 21st Century Breakdown tour will see the band roll into town following five Australian dates and marks their first visit to our shores since the American Idiot tour at the North Shore Events Centre in March 2005.
Dalai Lama NZ Visit

20 May 2009 | 5:39 am

By Michael TurnerHis Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet will visit New Zealand in December 2009 to give a Public Talk and Buddhist Teaching at the invitation of the Tibetan Buddhist community of New Zealand. The Dalai Lama will give a Public Talk in Auckland at the Vector Arena on Saturday December 5th 2009. His Holiness will speak on the topic of A Peaceful Mind.On Sunday December 6th the Dalai Lama will give a Public Teaching on Nagarjuna's Commentary on Bodhicitta. Loved and respected worldwide as a man of peace, a scholar and spokesman for better understanding among people and…

RURAL NEWS - General
Exclude ag from ETS - report

2 Jul 2009 | 6:57 am

A new report outlining various emissions trading scheme (ETS) scenarios suggests agriculture be excluded - at least in the short term.
FMG retains credit rating despite loss

2 Jul 2009 | 1:31 am

Farmers Mutual Group (FMG) has offset the disappointment of a $5.9m loss for the latest financial year by continuation of its financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) from global credit rating organisation A.M. Best Company.
Feds plan seminars on debt control

2 Jul 2009 | 1:24 am

Federated Farmers' free nationwide seminars on practical farm debt management are likely to be rolled out around the country.
Water users talk unity

1 Jul 2009 | 9:12 am

Encouraging New Zealand's biggest water users to sing from the same song sheet has been tried before to no avail but the man chairing the latest attempt is confident that the time may now be right.
Feds maintain NAIT stand

1 Jul 2009 | 1:55 am

Federated Farmers Dairy chair Lachlan McKenzie supports the introduction of high frequency radio-frequency identification (RFID) ear tags - but he is still opposed to NAIT.

RURAL NEWS - Agribusiness
Fonterra hits 90% recycle target

3 Jul 2009 | 2:02 am

Fonterra is set to achieve its target of recycling 90% of its total waste over the last 12 months.
New water heater to keep power bills down

3 Jul 2009 | 1:40 am

A self-contained water heater from Solid Energy New Zealand offers dairy farmers the means of heating washdown water with a solar panel buffered by a wood pellet-fired boiler.
Voluntary milking draws interest at Fieldays

2 Jul 2009 | 4:05 am

The high level of interest in voluntary milking systems on display at the recent National Fieldays has pleased manufacturer DeLaval.
DNA makes calf special

30 Jun 2009 | 3:08 am

He may be a bull calf without a future in the herd but, to his mum and the dairy industry, he's pretty special - the first DNA Proven calf to be born in New Zealand.
NZ genes in Uruguay

26 Jun 2009 | 2:02 am

New Zealand Farming Systems Uruguay (NZFSU) is converting its herd to New Zealand style genetics.

RURAL NEWS - Dairy
Processor collapse stings UK dairy

3 Jul 2009 | 8:09 am

The future of 200 British dairy farmers is in limbo following the collapse of the third largest UK dairy cooperative.
Fined for ignoring withholding rules

3 Jul 2009 | 2:56 am

Two farmers who sent for slaughter bobby calves that tested positive for veterinary medicine residues have been convicted in district courts.
No silver bullets for cost savings

3 Jul 2009 | 1:22 am

But scores of tips at South Island Dairy Event 2009
PGW trims profit forecast

3 Jul 2009 | 1:11 am

Rural service provider PGG Wrightson (PGW) has reduced its earnings projection for this financial year, blaming the recent slowdown in the dairy industry.
Treat all calves with compassion

2 Jul 2009 | 9:07 am

DairyNZ, dairy companies, meat processors and transporters are again working together this calving season to help farmers maintain animal welfare standards through what promises to be a very busy season.

RURAL NEWS - Beef
Consider electronic tags

19 Jun 2009 | 6:12 am

To avoid future costs, cattle farmers should consider using NAIT-compliant electronic ear tags when they tag livestock this year, says National Animal Identification and Tracing project (NAIT) chairman Ian Corney,

RURAL NEWS - Sheep
Boost for wool

25 Jun 2009 | 4:56 am

Competition for New Zealand strong wool is heating up, with two of the major players seeking a greater slice of the clip making conflicting announcements in recent days.

RURAL NEWS - Other Farms
'Take control' - growers urged

24 Jun 2009 | 1:45 am

Grain growers need to take control of their marketing or the decline of their industry will continue, Federated Farmers national board member John Hartnell says.
MAF admits biosecurity shortcomings

23 Jun 2009 | 3:39 am

MAF Biosecurity has admitted what many across the agricultural, horticultural and forestry industries have long suspected - our border biosecurity isn't what it should be.
Wood harvest to swell

18 Jun 2009 | 7:58 am

An increase in wood availability after 2016 for the Southern North Island will lead to increased opportunities for the sector, say the authors of the latest wood availability forecast report.
Wine exports to top $1 billion

16 Jun 2009 | 7:01 am

The wine industry is on track to achieve $1 billion of wine exports this year.

RURAL NEWS - Management
Reaching cow condition score targets

3 Jul 2009 | 2:15 am

The 'green' drought is making farming particularly challenging for farmers throughout the country.
Putting heart into business

3 Jul 2009 | 2:08 am

In 1995 Dave Irvine was a hands-on dairy farmer, quietly enjoying life at his medium size operation on the Canterbury Plains.
Waikato farm to focus on R and D

1 Jul 2009 | 9:55 am

A new $6.5 million dairy research and development farm has been set up in Waikato.
Dairy farmers scoop top eco award

30 Jun 2009 | 3:29 am

Faced with mounting public and political pressure over its environmental impact, the dairy industry could do with some heroes.
Casting to the future

26 Jun 2009 | 2:14 am

Cromwell businessman Robbie Dick is a man on a mission - and he has the dairy industry firmly in his sights.

RURAL NEWS - Features
Stun the mullets, it's Lachlan McKenzie!

3 Jul 2009 | 3:33 am

It's encouraging for farmers when vets acknowledge among themselves their world needs changing, and Dairy News understands this has happened at NZVA board level.
Vets must define place in farming

2 Jul 2009 | 3:48 am

FederatedFarmers Dairy chairman Lachlan McKenzie told the 2009 Veterinary Association Conference in Rotorua last week that vets must help farmers add value to their business. Here are excerpts from his speech.
Milk supply ruling grates on Fonterra shareholders

30 Jun 2009 | 3:01 am

The Commerce Commission ruling that Fonterra supply independent processors raw milk at any nominated premises signals a new challenge for the cooperative.
Speedsters are killing rural kids

25 Jun 2009 | 2:17 am

MPs were told this month that New Zealand children have the worst rates of death and injury from preventable causes in the developed world.
Minister sets fresh water agenda

24 Jun 2009 | 1:54 am

Environment Minister Nick Smith recently outlined his water reform plans to the Environmental Defence Society. The following is an extract from that speech:

RURAL NEWS - Products
Time-honoured tonic

3 Jul 2009 | 3:21 am

Dairy farmers at Matamata, Waikato, and Glenavy, South Canterbury, are reported pleased with the results of supplementing stock diets with Manuka+Aloe Tonic, says DairyCare New Zealand, Auckland.
Supplement 'even better'

3 Jul 2009 | 3:14 am

Nutrition company Vetpak claims a range of benefits for its transition supplement Starter Plus.
PK feed 'cows really go for'

3 Jul 2009 | 3:09 am

Feed-grade molasses supplements palm kernel in a ration 'cows really go for', says BLM Feeds, New Plymouth.
One-pass cultivator convinces contractor

26 Jun 2009 | 3:41 am

Single pass seedbed preparation is the major selling point of the Celli Spike Rotor.
Internet provider offers high-speed deal

26 Jun 2009 | 3:37 am

A dedicated and affordable high-speed internet connection has been a dream for those who live in the more remote areas of New Zealand.

8degrees of vaughan rowsell
Starting with a clean plate

Vaughan Rowsell

8 Jun 2009 | 7:59 pm

Well I have just cycled the length of New Zealand. Cool! Now what? I did the cycle to prove a point, that nothing is impossible. Somethings are improbable but there is a big difference between improbable and impossible. I never thought I would be able to do something like ride a bike from one end of the country to the other, very improbable. So I broke it down, figured out what I needed to do, I came up with a plan and I did it. I took the improbable, removed as much of the risk and uncertainties as possible and boiled it down to a bunch of smaller things I could achieve: Ride a bike? check.
Sneak peak on the Telecom XT network… from the fringes

Vaughan Rowsell

28 May 2009 | 1:33 am

As you may or may not know I have currently put most of my digital work live on hold and am cycling up the country on a bicycle, tweeting, blogging and posting video as I go all over on http://www.nzuphill.co.nz. Well, the other day I was given a new SIM card for the new Telecom XT network, which I quickly poked into my iPhone. And so I have come out of temporary hiatus on 8degrees.co.nz to let you know what I found. After a quick change to the APN setting on my iPhone I was away, calling and surfing on the new XT network, and THIS is what I found: Coverage 3G speeds and all from the fringes…
Cycling NZ uphill for a good cause

Vaughan Rowsell

25 Apr 2009 | 12:56 pm

Can you help? I am cycling 2600km solo up the country. I am doing it all to get off of my arse and raise money for a good cause. I am raising the funds for TASC, a fantastic charitable trust based out of the Spinal Unit of Auckland’s Middlemore Hospital, they help people with spinal cord injuries rehabilitate and get back into the swing of life. You can help them by making a donation (thanks to the team at Givealittle) by visiting http://nzuphill.8degrees.co.nz/donate or if you can help me if you have a bed available for a tired rider somewhere up the country. Everything helps!
Geeking my ride with my mobile office

Vaughan Rowsell

13 Apr 2009 | 1:22 pm

You know what they say, “You can take a geek away from his computer, but chances are it’s a laptop and he will take it with him.” When planning my ride up the country I wondered if I should just leave all the gadgets behind me for two months and go cold turkey, but who was I kidding, not anyone who knew me that’s for sure. And so as I ride the length of New Zealand I will be blogging, tweeting and posting videos to YouTube. I may even chip away at the new start-up project that has been keeping me busy for a bit. The thing is, you can. When I came back from overseas 9…
First video for NZ uphill – it’s-a-cheesy

Vaughan Rowsell

10 Apr 2009 | 9:01 pm

Here is my first attempt at filming and editing on the go. I hope its not too cheesy. I am calling this the preview. The real footage starts April 20 and will be posted to http://nzuphill.8degrees.co.nz as I go. Anyone got any movie making tips?

Gruvr.com: New Zealand Concerts
Map of New Zealand concerts

4 Jul 2009 | 8:44 am

Click for map of all New Zealand shows or on individual concert maps to set email reminders.
Tuesday July 21st: MGMT Auckland, New Zealand at The Powerstation

4 Jul 2009 | 8:41 am

The Powerstation 33 Mt Eden Rd. Auckland, New Zealand
Wednesday September 9th: Cannibal Corpse Christchurch at The Bedford - New Zealand Headliner

4 Jul 2009 | 8:38 am

The Bedford - New Zealand Headliner 46 Bedford Row Christchurch
Monday July 20th: Paul Kelly Auckland at Totos Montecristo Room

4 Jul 2009 | 8:34 am

Totos Montecristo Room 53 Nelson Street Auckland 1010
Thursday July 23rd: MGMT Auckland, New Zealand at The Powerstation

4 Jul 2009 | 8:31 am

The Powerstation 33 Mt Eden Rd. Auckland, New Zealand

New Zealand Holidays Blog
Jul 3, New Zealand Wineries

2 Jul 2009 | 11:36 pm

A New Zealand Wineries overview to give you all the in.formation you need about New Zealand wines, wineries, winery locations, and best New Zealand wines
Jul 1, Explore Wellington

1 Jul 2009 | 5:33 am

A guide to Explore Wellington. The central city has much to do - all within walking distance. Plan your Wellington holiday with this guide.
Jun 26, Gisborne Wine Tasting

26 Jun 2009 | 4:17 am

When you visit Gisborne wine tasting is one of the main tourist activities. One of New Zealnd's major wine regions you can do an independent or organised wine tour of the local vineyards.
Jun 26, Nelson Marlborough

25 Jun 2009 | 10:48 pm

Nelson Marlborough is a region at the top of New Zealand's South Island offering great outdoor adventures and gourmet wine and food experiences -read this guide to this popular tourist destination.
Jun 18, Bay of Plenty - Eastland Tour

17 Jun 2009 | 11:05 pm

Follow this Bay of Plenty - Eastland Tour round the central North Island of New Zealand for an interesting route.

Kiwibloke
More Wairarapa Goodness (Video)

kiwibloke

2 Jul 2009 | 2:25 pm

After Jared’s post this week, you would be thinking about now that the Wairarapa canno’t get bettter than that, …. then you’d be wrong…introducing Wharekauhau Estates…. Another great Post from: Kiwibloke More Wairarapa Goodness (Video) Related posts:Harvest Time in New Zealand – The Wairarapa Region Johner EsKathryn Wilson FootWear Goodness (Video) Massey UnMore Flight of the Conchords Goodness – Falling in Love Jermaine
Air New Zealand Safety Video Bares All (Video)

kiwibloke

2 Jul 2009 | 6:04 am

Air New Zealand has updated it’s Safety Video as part of it’s “Nothing To Hide” campaign. These are real staff dressed in nothing but body paint and strategically placed coffee carts. Safety videos have never been this entertaining….. Another great Post from: Kiwibloke Air New Zealand Safety Video Bares All (Video) Related posts:Air New Zealand has Nothing to Hide (Video) The contrKiwi Students Campaign for Aussie Fire Victims (Video) KiwiKoalaRussia Invades New Zealand….Tennis (Video) Russian na
Guest Post: Moon Over Martinborough

kiwibloke

28 Jun 2009 | 10:24 am

Kiwibloke grew up in the Hutt Valley, Silverstream to be exact. The Hutt Valley runs from the Rimutakas in the north and Wellington Harbour to the south. When KB was young, on the weekends we would pack the family into the Holden Stationwagon and head over the Rimutakas into the Wairarapa Valley and visit the cheese factory and go fruit picking in Greytown. We would wind up picnicking in Cape Ferry before returning back to the Hutt Valley with our spoils Sunday evening. To get to Cape Ferry you need to go through the small town of Martinborough. Back in my youth it was a small farming…
Charles Royal on Hippy Gourmet TV (Video)

kiwibloke

28 Jun 2009 | 5:59 am

Kiwibloke’s cousin, Charles Royal is featured on Hippy Gourmet TV. Charles is the executive chef with Maorifood.com, Charles gives us a behind the scenes look at his native bush cooking tours, as well as his MaoriFood.com wild herb brand of products called Kinaki. Kiaora Bro.. Another great Post from: Kiwibloke Charles Royal on Hippy Gourmet TV (Video) Related posts:Hippy Gourmet Tours New Zealand – Day 1 (Video) The HippyHippy Gourmet Tours New Zealand – Day 3 (Video) The HippyHippy Gourmet Tours New Zealand – Day 2 (Video) Another g
HippyGourmet In New Zealand Days 4-6 (Video)

kiwibloke

26 Jun 2009 | 4:03 am

The Hippy Gourmet heads to Birds Ferry Lodge on the West Coast of the South Island Another great Post from: Kiwibloke HippyGourmet In New Zealand Days 4-6 (Video) Related posts:Hippy Gourmet Tours New Zealand – Day 1 (Video) The HippyHippy Gourmet Tours New Zealand – Day 3 (Video) The HippyWildfoods Festival – Hokitika New Zealand (Video) Adventuro

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