Nowhere captures the pace of global market change quite like China, where consumers and their expectations are a case study in rapid cultural shifts and their effect on design and brand communications.
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Designing a new China
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Capture: The Robots Are Here!
Public Address27 Jan 2012 | 12:00 amIntroducing...In the first guest post of 2012, we welcome Martin Horspool to Capture.Robot Road TripRobot builder and photographer Martin Horspool has placed some of his favourite robots amongst photos that he has taken from around New Zealand. The result is an amusing blend of retro charm and classic Kiwiana.He enjoys getting amongst interesting groups of people, usually near old motorbikes or cars, looking for photo opportunities. He has published a book of these which can be previewed here. Robot Road Trip. You can visit his website here www.buggyrobot.com -
Farmer dies in powerline shock
Stuff.co.nz - Stuff27 Jan 2012 | 9:45 pmA Canterbury man is dead and his wife is in a serious condition after they both received electric shocks from fallen powerlines. -
Christchurch CEO turns down controversial pay rise
3 News - Politics26 Jan 2012 | 11:50 pmThe chief executive of Christchurch City Council, Tony Marryatt, has decided not to accept his controversial $68,000 pay increase. -
Is this really the Teapot Tape recording?
Geekzone Technology Community25 Jan 2012 | 7:54 pmAs posted on SoundCloud: 2Johns2Cups by goldenturkey This is what police raided NZ media over? Even RadioNZ, which never had the recording but only reported on the issue? :::FACEPALM:::
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Start-up
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Inside the Entrepreneur's Brain With the Start-up Doctor
27 Jan 2012 | 1:26 pmWhat do hyper-creatives, emergency room nurses, and CEOs have in common? Dr. Aaron Blackledge has identified a particular neuro-chemical pattern. Do you have "entrepreneur brain?"Aaron Blackledge doesn't like to stand still. He possesses kind of mindset that is often too fidgety to stand tedious processes, such as attending lectures or writing papers to attain advanced degrees. So when he wanted to become a doctor, instead of settling into higher education, Blackledge doubled down and completed his pre-med in nine months. He decided to open Care Practice in the Mission District of San… -
Corporate America Is Killing Your Dreams
27 Jan 2012 | 10:59 amChained to your desk? I've been there. If you're still stuck working for a giant company, you need to know these two things right now.I owe a lot to Corporate America. My mom single-handedly supported our family by working a corporate job for almost 30 years. It paid her a salary that afforded my upbringing and provided invaluable benefits that are sometimes taken for granted like health insurance, a 401K plan, and a pension. I have also worked in Corporate America. During my tenure, I acquired tangible skills that I leverage everyday as an entrepreneur. Yet when I think about the times I… -
Ta-da! Timing the Perfect Product Release
27 Jan 2012 | 9:03 amWe're living in a world of beta tests and products that are released and then improved. How do you know when you're done and it's time to ship? Three entrepreneurs give their advice.One of the hardest things for a start-up to decide is "When is my product done?" I've worked in many start-ups, and I am advising several start-ups now. Last week after my article about the Minimum Viable Concept, this issue came to a head at one company. The challenge of when to open the website or let the world through the door is a monster that many teams wrestle with. Paralysis by analysis can lead to missing… -
7 Chinese Tech Start-ups to Watch
27 Jan 2012 | 6:59 amChinese tech outfits are gaining steam against their Silicon Valley counterparts. Here's a look at a few rising start-ups you should know about.Could Beijing become the next Silicon Valley? Despite red tape that makes doing business in China a real hassle for some entrepreneurs, it would be almost impossible to argue that China isn't becoming one of the next hot markets for start-ups. Last year, 138 venture-backed companies in China went public, raising about $21 billion, according to VentureSource. Impressive, no? Here's a look at seven start-ups every investor, entrepreneur, and small… -
Business Essential You Might Be Missing
27 Jan 2012 | 6:49 amA Silicon Valley CEO tells how he learned that company values aren't a nice add-on. They're mandatory to holding your business together.You've got the idea for a company and posess the necessary skills. Maybe you even have money, co-founders and a solid business plan, but one Silicon Valley CEO says there’s one additional, essential ingredient your new company might be missing: values.You may think of things like mission, values and culture as nebulous but nice additions to the real nitty gritty of entrepreneurship, a distant priority when compared to sound planning and a good grasp of…
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nzherald.co.nz - National
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Double fatality on Northland road
28 Jan 2012 | 1:24 amTwo people on a motorbike were killed when it was involved in a collision in Northland today.The incident happened near Dargaville around midday.A person in the car involved suffered minor injuries. -
Better deal for Kiwis in Oz
28 Jan 2012 | 12:08 amAustralia appears likely to bypass present blockages to clear a new way for New Zealanders to gain residency and citizenship across the Tasman.Although details have yet to emerge, it seems likely that New Zealanders may be able... -
Key has sympathy for Gillard
27 Jan 2012 | 11:49 pmWith his own experience at Waitangi behind him, Prime Minister John Key has sympathy for Australian counterpart Julia Gillard after her bruising Australia Day encounter with Aboriginal protesters. Gillard and Opposition Leader Tony... -
Farm worker electrocuted
27 Jan 2012 | 11:45 pmA farm worker has died after he was electrocuted in a horrific accident on a rural property near Kaikoura.The man, 39, was killed by a power line that had come down from a power pole on the farm, said police.His wife is understood... -
Occupy protesters march in Auckland
27 Jan 2012 | 10:43 pmThe number of protesters marching against the removal of activists from the Aotea Square Occupy site has swelled to more than a hundred.The group has stopped traffic in downtown Auckland, as it makes its way up Queen Street.Reporter...
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Stuff.co.nz - Stuff
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Ko nears golfing history after strong round
28 Jan 2012 | 12:32 amNew Zealand's Lydia Ko moved a step closer to creating golfing history at the New South Wales Open today as a sublime second round put her within range of becoming the youngest female to win a professional tournament. -
Black Caps enjoy record test victory
27 Jan 2012 | 11:27 pmNew Zealand completed a remarkable day with a record test victory over Zimbabwe, by an innings and 301 runs at Napier's McLean Park today. -
Australia may help New Zealanders get residency
27 Jan 2012 | 10:43 pmThe Australian Government is looking at easing residency requirements for an estimated 100,000 Kiwis denied welfare and other entitlements across the Tasman. -
Two killed in motorcycle crash
27 Jan 2012 | 9:49 pmTwo people are dead after the motorcycle they were riding collided with a car in Northland. -
Farmer dies in powerline shock
27 Jan 2012 | 9:45 pmA Canterbury man is dead and his wife is in a serious condition after they both received electric shocks from fallen powerlines.
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nzherald.co.nz - Business
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European stocks fall on US growth data
27 Jan 2012 | 4:05 pmEuropean stock indices fell back yesterday on concerns over Greece's ability to reduce its massive debt and the release of disappointing US economic growth data.London's FTSE 100 index of top shares fell 1.07 per cent to close at... -
Struggling Spanish airline to shut down
27 Jan 2012 | 3:33 pmOfficials in Spain say struggling airline Spanair will cease operations because a regional government can no longer supply it with funds.Spanair's financial woes were exacerbated by a 2008 crash that killed 154 people. Eighteen... -
Greeks back to the table on debt crisis
27 Jan 2012 | 11:55 amGreece's Prime Minister resumed talks late yesterday with top bank negotiators in a bid to overcome obstacles to a major debt-relief deal needed to avoid bankruptcy.Premier Lucas Papademos met Charles Dallara, managing director... -
La Scala fears the squeeze as hard times hit Italy
27 Jan 2012 | 11:35 amLa Scala's general manager hopes Italian Premier Mario Monti's Government will avoid cutting spending for culture, noting that music and theatre can help to unite people.Stephane Lissner said the famed Milan opera house would have... -
World to spend up large at Karaka auctions
27 Jan 2012 | 11:30 amHorse buyers from around the world are descending on the National Yearling sales at Karaka in search of the next Phar Lap - some arriving by helicopter.The furious whirring of a chopper coming in to land gives way to the gentle...
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nzherald.co.nz - Technology
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Battlefield of the future
27 Jan 2012 | 11:30 amA secret war is being waged that is changing the nature of conflict. The internet is the new combat zone, where nation strikes against nation, spy against spy and corporation raids corporation. Phil Taylor reports Late last year... -
Kim Dotcom: Power of money put to test
27 Jan 2012 | 11:30 amTen years ago Kim Dotcom arranged for a film crew to record an extravagant holiday in Monaco. The German, generally dressed all in black, was the ubiquitous star, appearing with props befitting a Bond movie: super cars, luxury yachts,... -
Hollywood playing hardball on piracy
27 Jan 2012 | 11:30 amWhen it comes to protecting its property Hollywood plays hardball.This month a British judge ruled that Richard O'Dwyer, a 23-year-old student, can be extradited to the United States to face charges he posted links to pirated TV... -
Rage against the machines
27 Jan 2012 | 11:30 amAnthony McCarten didn't intend to write a follow-up to his novel Death of a Superhero when he embarked upon his latest work, In the Absence of Heroes . But after coming up with the premise for a story involving a triangle of characters,... -
Dotcom's co-accused bail hearing delayed
26 Jan 2012 | 9:28 pmOne of the men facing possible extradition to the United States with internet millionaire Kim Dotcom has been remanded in custody until next week.A judge at the North Shore District Court this afternoon put off a bail hearing for...
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nzherald.co.nz - Sport
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Cricket: Pakistan tailenders stretch lead on day four
28 Jan 2012 | 3:52 amPakistan's tailenders frustrated England's bid to level the series by stretching the lead to 128 runs on day four of the second test.Pakistan, which conceded a first innings lead of 70, was 198-7 at lunch on Saturday, with Saeed... -
Golf: NZ's Ko shoots eight-under to lead NSW Open
28 Jan 2012 | 1:19 amThis time last year 14-year old Lydia Ko came so close to creating women's golfing history. Twelve months later she may well write her name in the history books by winning the Bing Lee Samsung Women's NSW Open at Oatlands Golf Club... -
Cycling: McCarthy takes slim lead into final day
28 Jan 2012 | 12:14 amJay McCarthy will wear the yellow jersey in tomorrow's final stage of the New Zealand Cycle Classic in the Manawatu but it won't feel all that comfortable considering the young Australian rider holds a narrow lead of only three seconds... -
Surf Lifesaving: Moors makes waves at flat surf carnival
27 Jan 2012 | 11:41 pmChris Moors made a strong statement in front of New Zealand selectors at the Eastern Regional surf lifesaving championships in Mount Maunganui today.The Red Beach 26-year-old overcame a slow start in his ski race to win the surf... -
Cricket: Black Caps record biggest test victory
27 Jan 2012 | 11:36 pmNew Zealand bowled out Zimbabwe twice on the third day to win the one-off test in Napier by an innings and 301 runs today - their biggest ever test victory.The victory was the Black Caps' third test win in their last four matches,...
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nzherald.co.nz - Environment
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Residents fear trees chopped 'willy-nilly'
27 Jan 2012 | 11:30 amThe sight of a pile of tree limbs chopped to improve sea views has angered users of a popular coastal walkway in one of east Auckland's premium streets."A lot of people are sick to the guts about what is happening," said Alison... -
A whale of a custody tale
27 Jan 2012 | 11:30 amOrca have rights, too, says New Zealand's whale woman, Ingrid Visser. She tells Catherine Masters why she is happy to be part of an unusual court case From the top of a hill on the Tutukaka coast the deep blue stretches to the... -
Four hazardous goods containers off Rena
23 Jan 2012 | 6:05 pmSalvage crews have removed four containers of dangerous goods from the bow of the broken ship Rena.Maritime New Zealand said the containers removed yesterday held empty tanks that were formerly used to store hydrogen peroxide.Most... -
Germaine Greer says close forest, save kauri
23 Jan 2012 | 11:30 amAustralian academic Germaine Greer has weighed into the debate about a kauri-killing disease in New Zealand, arguing that the Hunua Ranges should be closed to the public to prevent its spread.The Hunuas, 50km southeast of Auckland... -
Second dog dies as test shows no 1080 poisoning
22 Jan 2012 | 9:47 pmBuller hunter John Weir has lost a second dog to what he believes is 1080 poisoning, just as the Animal Health Board (AHB) says its tests found no traces of the poison in the first dog.Mr Weir said he declined to have his second...
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nzherald.co.nz - Entertainment
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Frantic 911 call for Demi Moore
27 Jan 2012 | 11:13 pmDemi Moore smoked something before she was rushed to the hospital on Monday night and was convulsing and "semi-conscious, barely," according to a caller on a frantic emergency call recording released Friday by Los Angeles fire officials.The... -
Robin Wright: A woman for all seasons
27 Jan 2012 | 8:00 pmRobin Wright enters the room, dressed in skinny black trousers, a white blouse and a single-breasted jacket. With her blond hair swept to the side, hers is an effortless, understated glamour, showing no outward signs of the transitional... -
Icehouse: Warming to a new ice age
27 Jan 2012 | 7:00 pmIt was 1982, or perhaps it was 1984, I can't quite remember. Iva Davies, the frontman and mainstay of Australian synth-rockers Icehouse is a little foggy about the exact concert date too. One thing he does remember about their show... -
'So You Think You Can Dance' instructor jailed
27 Jan 2012 | 5:07 pmA salsa dance instructor who worked on the TV show "So You Think You Can Dance" has been sentenced in Los Angeles to 10 years in prison for raping one woman and assaulting another.Prosecutors say Alex Da Silva gave dance lessons... -
Jackson doctor asks for release from jail
27 Jan 2012 | 4:13 pmThe doctor convicted of involuntary manslaughter in Michael Jackson's death asked a judge Friday to release him from jail pending his appeal.Dr. Conrad Murray, who is serving a four-year jail sentence, said in a declaration that...
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nzherald.co.nz - Travel
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Broadening the mind on Iraq's lawless roads
27 Jan 2012 | 6:00 pmAnd there it was: an ice skating rink in the middle of a shopping centre. Hardly what the average New Zealander associates with Iraq and not somewhere I expected to end up on my journey to the Middle East."Do you want to have a... -
Travel deals of the week
27 Jan 2012 | 12:00 pmUnder $1900 Seven nights in Bali in three-star accommodation at Denpasar, plus return airfares with Singapore Airlines from Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch, are priced from $1825 each. Book by February 20. Travel between April... -
Clevedon: A handy rural haven
27 Jan 2012 | 11:30 amClevedon has plenty to offer those who want a break from the city, writes Dionne Christian.We were at Springcurl Lodge in Clevedon, eating the heartiest english breakfast and I simply didn't know where to start: the roasted portobello... -
Exotic 'human safaris' come under fire
27 Jan 2012 | 11:30 amThey are holidays billed as an opportunity to enter another world, a chance to see the world's last primitive tribes up close in their natural environment.The brochures tease and at times, critics say, titillate. Take the Delhi-based... -
Fiordland schemes set alarm bells ringing
27 Jan 2012 | 11:30 amProposed mega-developments to enhance the journey between two of New Zealand's most popular visitor attractions have opponents warning that life in a precious World Heritage Area and national parks will suffer.But those behind the...
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Scoop NZ - Business
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Under pressure Christchurch council boss rejects pay rise
26 Jan 2012 | 10:56 pmJan. 27 (BusinessDesk) - Christchurch City Council’s Chief Executive Tony Marryatt has instructed the council’s payroll office to stop paying him a controversial salary increase from today, citing negative publicly and public opinion. -
MARKET CLOSE: NZX50 gain as low rates bolsters confidence
26 Jan 2012 | 10:52 pmJan. 27 (BusinessDesk) – New Zealand shares gained for a third day as the prospect of globally low interest rates for an extended period stoked investors’ appetite for riskier, or higher-yielding, assets such as stocks. Fletcher Building paced gainers. -
Update on Zion Wildlife Gardens Limited
26 Jan 2012 | 10:49 pmPwC Partners Colin McCloy and David Bridgman, Receivers of Zion Wildlife Gardens Limited (In Receivership & In Liquidation) in Kamo, Northland, today have confirmed the progress of the sale of the business and assets of Zion. -
NZ Businesses Need To Take Heed Of Davos, Highlights HSBC
26 Jan 2012 | 10:30 pmWith attention at the World Economic Forum in Davos overnight turning to China and how and whether it could help developed economies such as the USA and Europe avoid further recessions, there are some strong messages coming out of the forum that New ... -
NZ dollar holds near 3mth high on trade surplus; Bollard
26 Jan 2012 | 10:22 pmJan. 27 (BusinessDesk) – The New Zealand dollar held near a fresh three-month high in local trading against the greenback after data showed the nation unexpectedly posted its first trade surplus in five months and Reserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard ...
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News
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Collision kills two
28 Jan 2012 | 2:57 amTwo on a motorcycle killed in Northland collision between their machine and a car near Dargaville midday Saturday -
Motorway closed till Monday
28 Jan 2012 | 2:17 amAuckland motorway closed until Monday morning- congestion tomorrow expected to be heavy and there are warnings of delays -
Making it easier for kiwis in Aust
27 Jan 2012 | 11:57 pmGovernment pushes Aussies to make it easier for NZers living there to get long-term residency -
March against Occupy removal
27 Jan 2012 | 11:37 pmProtestors in Auckland march against the removal of Occupy campers in Aotea Square- stop downtown traffic -
Power line electrocutes man
27 Jan 2012 | 11:07 pmMan dies after being electrocuted by a power line that came down from a pole in a remote area near Kaikoura
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Idealog
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Designing a new China
26 Jan 2012 | 8:00 pmNowhere captures the pace of global market change quite like China, where consumers and their expectations are a case study in rapid cultural shifts and their effect on design and brand communications. -
Pluk exhorts users to pluck content straight from telly screens
26 Jan 2012 | 7:50 pmMediaWorks has jumped on the social TV bandwagon with an app, Pluk, that uses audio recognition technology to deliver content from the TV straight to a user’s phone. -
Jammers put the call out for service superstars
26 Jan 2012 | 7:30 pmService Jam is all about experimenting with ideas. -
Wynyard Quarter: Auckland's social heart
26 Jan 2012 | 6:30 pmStage one of Wynyard Quarter's redevelopment barely scratches the surface of Waterfront Auckland's extensive vision -
Go green – skip the paper towels altogether
26 Jan 2012 | 6:03 pmRecycled paper towels may not have much over 'virgin' paper towels, new American research says.
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Stuff.co.nz - Stuff
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Ko nears golfing history after strong round
28 Jan 2012 | 12:32 amNew Zealand's Lydia Ko moved a step closer to creating golfing history at the New South Wales Open today as a sublime second round put her within range of becoming the youngest female to win a professional tournament. -
Black Caps enjoy record test victory
27 Jan 2012 | 11:27 pmNew Zealand completed a remarkable day with a record test victory over Zimbabwe, by an innings and 301 runs at Napier's McLean Park today. -
Australia may help New Zealanders get residency
27 Jan 2012 | 10:43 pmThe Australian Government is looking at easing residency requirements for an estimated 100,000 Kiwis denied welfare and other entitlements across the Tasman. -
Two killed in motorcycle crash
27 Jan 2012 | 9:49 pmTwo people are dead after the motorcycle they were riding collided with a car in Northland. -
Farmer dies in powerline shock
27 Jan 2012 | 9:45 pmA Canterbury man is dead and his wife is in a serious condition after they both received electric shocks from fallen powerlines.
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Stuff.co.nz - News
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School need 'urgent'
27 Jan 2012 | 8:20 pmThe need for a high school in Rolleston is becoming "more and more urgent by the day", Selwyn District Mayor Kelvin Coe says. -
Psychiatric nurse tried to discredit colleague
27 Jan 2012 | 8:12 pmA Christchurch psychiatric nurse has been censured and fined $12,700 after accessing confidential information on a colleague in a bid to discredit him. -
Clarendon Tower law firm reunited with documents
27 Jan 2012 | 8:07 pmA Christchurch law firm has been reunited with its files for the first time in almost a year. -
Families fly in to pray and find answers
27 Jan 2012 | 7:55 pmAbout 100 Japanese mourners will fly to Christchurch to mark the first anniversary of the February earthquake and seek legal action over the failed Canterbury Television building that killed 28 of their country's students. -
Songs to mark renewed life
27 Jan 2012 | 6:49 pmChristchurch musicians are being asked to flex their creative muscles for the Festival of Flowers songwriting competition.
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Radio New Zealand News Headlines
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Crafar pledges fight to get his farms back
28 Jan 2012 | 3:02 amAllan Crafar has vowed to get his farms back, and says he will be taking legal action against the Government's decision to approve a bid by a Chinese investor to buy 16 farms in receivership. -
Thousands of NZers could get Australian residency
28 Jan 2012 | 3:02 amPrime Minister John Key has signalled up to 100,000 New Zealanders living in Australia could be made permanent residents of that country. -
Libyan prisoners make torture allegations
28 Jan 2012 | 3:02 amEvidence has come to light that supporters of the former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi have been tortured in jail. -
Occupy Auckland protesters reclaim Aotea Square
28 Jan 2012 | 3:02 amOccupy Auckland protesters have reoccupied Aotea Square following a march on Queen Street on Saturday afternoon. -
NZer unplanned crew member onboard errant yacht
28 Jan 2012 | 2:21 amThe rogue Norwegian yachtsman Jarle Andhoey is now headed for Antarctica on his yacht, Nilaya, with a New Zealander who is onboard by mistake.
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Top Stories - Yahoo! New Zealand News
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Motorway closed till Monday (Newstalk ZB)
28 Jan 2012 | 4:32 amAuckland's Southern Motorway is now closed for travel northbound over the Newmarket Viaduct. -
Bright days ahead for Lotto winners in Nelson and Mangonui (Fuseworks)
28 Jan 2012 | 3:37 amWhile summer has not delivered for many New Zealanders, two lucky Lotto players from Nelson and Mangonui will be brighter after each winning $500,000 with Lotto First Division, says NZ Lotteries' Acting Chief Executive, Warren Salisbury. -
Collision kills two (Newstalk ZB)
28 Jan 2012 | 2:12 amBoth people aboard a motorbike were killed when it and a car were involved in a collision on a Northland road about midday today. -
Hobbit casting attracts thousands (NZ Newswire)
28 Jan 2012 | 1:59 amA casting call for extras in Sir Peter Jackson's movie The Hobbit had to close its doors early on Saturday after being overwhelmed with hopefuls. -
Plans for regulating therapeutic products (Newstalk ZB)
28 Jan 2012 | 1:42 amThe first steps are being planned for a new trans-Tasman body to regulate therapeutic products.
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Top Stories - Google News
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Russia Clashes with Europeans, Arabs Over Syria UN Resolution - Voice of America
28 Jan 2012 | 5:41 amCBC.caRussia Clashes with Europeans, Arabs Over Syria UN ResolutionVoice of AmericaJanuary 28, 2012 Russia Clashes with Europeans, Arabs Over Syria UN Resolution Margaret Besheer | United Nations European and Arab nations are calling on the UN Security Council to back a resolution supporting the Arab League's plan to end the "Executed" corpses dumped in restive Syrian cityReutersSyria rebels gain foothold in DamascusBBC NewsSyrian ambassador to Egypt says Gulf-backed opposition activists stormed embassyWashington PostThe Associated Pressall 1,810 news articles » -
Occupy Auckland protesters reclaim Aotea Square - Radio New Zealand
28 Jan 2012 | 3:09 am3News NZOccupy Auckland protesters reclaim Aotea SquareRadio New ZealandOccupy Auckland protesters have reoccupied Aotea Square following a march on Queen Street on Saturday afternoon. About 70 protesters took part in the rally before reclaiming the site which they had occupied since last October.Protestors reclaim grassed areaNewstalk ZBOccupy protesters take to the streets3News NZDCC will be watching for returning Occupiers: CullOtago Daily TimesTVNZ -New Zealand Herald -Auckland stuff.co.nzall 21 news articles » -
PMs ready for 2015 cricket world cup - Sydney Morning Herald
28 Jan 2012 | 1:40 am3News NZPMs ready for 2015 cricket world cupSydney Morning HeraldAs noted by Prime Minister Julia Gillard, Aussies and Kiwis chin-wagging about sport doesn't always bring to mind the happiest of moments. But on Saturday Ms Gillard and her New Zealand counterpart Prime Minister John Key were on the same team to Thousands of NZers could get Australian residencyRadio New ZealandKey pushes for easing of Aust residency rulesTVNZBetter deal for Kiwis in OzNew Zealand HeraldStuff.co.nz -Winnipeg Free Press -TruthDiveall 53 news articles » -
Fatal electrocution in Kaikoura - New Zealand Herald
28 Jan 2012 | 12:01 am3News NZFatal electrocution in KaikouraNew Zealand HeraldBy Abby Gillies The man was killed by a power line that had come down from a power pole on the farm. Photo / APN A farm worker has died after he was electrocuted in a horrific accident on a rural property near Kaikoura. The man, 39, was killed by a Farm worker killed, wife injured by power lineOtago Daily TimesFarmer dies in powerline shockStuff.co.nzPower line electrocutes manNewstalk ZBMSN NZ News -Scoop.co.nz (press release)all 13 news articles » -
Passengers uninjured as bus tips in collision - TVNZ
27 Jan 2012 | 8:06 pm3News NZPassengers uninjured as bus tips in collisionTVNZA bus with 17 passengers onboard tipped onto its side following a collision with a car in Mossburn, south of Queenstown. Police say that speed and alcohol were a factor in the crash, that saw the car drive through a give way sign and hit the bus.Southland tourist bus tipped on sideStuff.co.nzAlcohol, speed involved in car crashing into bus in Mossburn3News NZOne critical after Mossburn collisionNew Zealand HeraldMSN NZ Newsall 21 news articles »
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மூன்று வியப்புகள்!!! - பகுதி - 2
22 Jan 2012 | 12:28 pmபகுதி - 2பழைய கனவுகளில் மூழ்கி, தலைப்பை மறந்து, பாதை மாறி, வெகு தூரம் வந்து விட்டேன்! மன்னியுங்கள்! மீண்டும் 1957 ஆகஸ்டு முதல் தேதிக்குப் போவோம்! காலைச் சிற்றுண்டி முடிந்தது. எனது ஞானத் தந்தை, முதல்வர், பேராசிரியர், தி.தனக்கோடி… -
மூன்று வியப்புகள்!!!
18 Dec 2011 | 12:20 pm1957- ஆம் ஆண்டு, ஆகஸ்டுத் திங்கள், முதல் நாள், அன்று தான் அதிராம்பட்டினம் மண்ணில் முதல் தடவையாகக் காலை வைத்தேன்! முதல் நாள் அன்றே மூன்று வியப்புக் குறிகள் என் நெஞ்சில் பதிந்தன!கல்லூரி இருக்கும் ஊர் பெரிய நகரமாக, மாட மாளிகைகள்,… -
ஐம்பது ஆண்டுகளுக்கு முன்!
11 Dec 2011 | 10:30 amஅதிரை நகரக் கல்வித் தந்தை ஹாஜி எஸ்.எம்.எஸ். ஷேக் ஜலாலுதீன் 28-01-1920 – ல் பிறந்தார். நகரத் தந்தை சேர்மன், முஹம்மது அபுல் ஹசன் மரைக்காயரின் ஒரே பிள்ளை; செல்லப்பிள்ளை; சேர்மன் தன் தந்தை ஹாஜி ஷேக் ஜலாலுதீன் பெயரைப் பிள்ளைக்குச்… -
எம் சிந்தையைக் கவர்ந்த கல்வித் தந்தை!
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நடையா, இது நடையா! நற் கடமையன்றோ நடக்குது!
2 Nov 2011 | 9:39 pm“நான் வாக்கிங் போகும்போது கச்சலை அவிழ்த்து விட்டு,சலாம் சொல்லிக் கடக்குமளவுக்கு மதிப்பிற்குரிய வாத்தியார்களின் ராஜபாட்டை நடைப் பயிற்சி தொடர்கிறதா?” என்று, உமர் வரலாறு ஆக்கத்துக்குக் ‘கமென்ட்’ எழுதிய கவிஞர் சபீர்…
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Pike River recovery
27 Jan 2012 | 8:08 pmMichael Daly at Stuff reports: Recovery of the bodies of the men killed in the Pike River Coal mine disaster is not expected to be completed for at least 3 1/2 years, a new independent report says. The estimates in the draft independent review by engineer Bruce McLean depend on a successful sale of the mine. Even with a sale, the report does not expect recovery of the bodies until some time between July 2015 and June 2017. That timetable depends on the completion of a new shaft or tunnel to establish a ventilation circuit by June 2014. This report or review was commissioned by the families of… -
Whoops
27 Jan 2012 | 7:57 pmWhale has the photo of what happens if I back out too quickly of an unfamiliar driveway. I needed to get to a NZ Post store quickly to do a Western Union transfer and backed out the drive. I backed in a nice straight line, but the problem was the driveway wasn’t straight Tags: DPF -
Labor own goal
27 Jan 2012 | 3:46 pmThe SMH reports: An Australian Prime Ministerial staffer has been linked to yesterday’s ugly protest incident in Canberra, forcing his resignation and acutely embarrassing PM Julia Gillard. In an early evening statement, the Prime Minister dismissed as ‘false’ claims that one of her staff had spoken to people at the Aboriginal Tent Embassy prior to yesterday’s angry protest that temporarily trapped her and Opposition Leader Tony Abbott. But Ms Gillard acknowledges that a member of her media unit ‘did call another individual yesterday and disclose the presence of… -
General Debate 28 January 2012
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WCC spy car reined in
27 Jan 2012 | 12:48 pmBronwyn Torrie at Stuff reports: Wellington’s most loathed car will be reined in and reviewed after public outrage. Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown has ordered a review of the Parkwise spy car after growing pressure for it to be scrapped. It follows a flurry of complaints about unreasonable parking fines and overzealous operators. The car will be limited to monitoring school zones – its original purpose – while the review is done. Hopefully it will stay focused on school zones rather than revenue maximisation. Tags: parking, Wellington
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Key Notes: Outlining the Government’s priorities
26 Jan 2012 | 8:36 pmIn this edition of Key Notes, I outline the main features of the Government's priorities over the next few years. Continue reading "Key Notes: Outlining the Government’s priorities"
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Getting my frock on
25 Jan 2012 | 9:56 pmOn a lighter note than this morning’s post, I’ve been inspired by Julie Anne’s epic ride to Southland to set myself an insurmountable biking challenge. Unlike Julie, I’m unlikely to actually achieve it! I’ve participated in the Bike Wise challenge for the last two years, trying to clock up more kilometers on my bike during February than anyone else the Green Party office. Not satisfied with failing to beat my nemesis/friend/colleague Robert Ashe two years in a row, I’ve decided to set my sights even higher in 2012 and take on that doyen of the cycling… -
Govt asking the wrong questions on child abuse
25 Jan 2012 | 4:29 pmThe Dominion Post leads today with a story about “keeping kiwi kids safe”, especially those who are born into families from which previous children have been removed because of abuse. The story was prompted by the release of two studies by the Families Commission on the risks to subsequent children in such families. The Commission makes a number of suggestions: improved information sharing between agencies, improved reporting processes, consideration of mandatory reporting, complementary interventions rather than single focus programmes, culturally appropriate services, and… -
Easy to to have your say on EEZ Bill
24 Jan 2012 | 7:14 pmSubmissions for the Government’s new bill regulating the Exclusive Economic Zone close this Friday and we need as many as possible to help improve this law. The Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) Bill proposes to set up an environmental management regime for certain activities in New Zealand’s Exclusive Economic Zone − the area of sea, seabed and subsoil from 12 to 200 nautical miles offshore − and the continental shelf beyond that. The activities covered by the Bill include seabed mining, some aspects of petroleum activities, and energy generation… -
Labour should join call for immediate moratorium on fracking
24 Jan 2012 | 4:40 pmToday Labour renewed its call for an investigation into hydraulic fracturing, or ‘fracking’, and its implications for New Zealand. This is welcome news and the Greens have been working for some time to raise awareness about fracking and its serious potential environmental impacts. Last week Bulgaria became the second European country to ban fracking, joining a growing list of states and regions worldwide to introduce moratoriums and bans on fracking, including NSW, Quebec, parts of USA, and France. It’s no wonder: the evidence of the hazardous effects of fracking on both environmental… -
General debate, January 25, 2012
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Lenovo and Polycom to Deliver RealPresence Video Software and Voice Communications to PCs and Mobile Devices
26 Jan 2012 | 10:07 pmThe two companies will develop solutions that optimise and embed Polycom RealPresence video collaboration solutions on Lenovo laptops and tablets to deliver high-quality collaboration experiences to end-users from any location. -
Is this really the Teapot Tape recording?
25 Jan 2012 | 7:54 pmAs posted on SoundCloud: 2Johns2Cups by goldenturkey This is what police raided NZ media over? Even RadioNZ, which never had the recording but only reported on the issue? :::FACEPALM::: -
Sourcefire FireAMP uses cloud and Big Data Analytics to deliver security
23 Jan 2012 | 10:04 pmNew solution gives large enterprises the power to discover, understand and block advanced malware utilising Big Data Analytics. -
New Zealand IT firm Optimizer HQ listed on German Stock Exchange
23 Jan 2012 | 9:51 pmA New Zealand entrepreneur who founded a company with just NZ$10 start-up capital has now been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. -
Customise your Visual Studio 2010 colour scheme
23 Jan 2012 | 4:12 pmWhile the default blue on white base colour scheme in Visual Studio 2010 is fine for most, some people (like myself and several of my colleagues) prefer working against a darker background or with different sets of font styles and colours - in my cas... (more in the full post)
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TVNZ Kidzone24 goes on national roadshow
26 Jan 2012 | 8:34 pmThroughout February and March, TVNZ Kidzone24 will be taking to the road, to... -
MediaWorks to debut Homeland and New Girl online
26 Jan 2012 | 7:35 pmMediaWorks is premiering full episodes of two of the biggest television shows... -
Christchurch Earthquake Memorial to screen live on CTV and Maori Television
26 Jan 2012 | 7:02 pmCanterbury Television chairman Nick Smith and Maori Television chief executive... -
TV Ratings: 26 January 2012
26 Jan 2012 | 2:51 pmMost watchedOne News: 649,890 (TV ONE, 6:00pm - 7:00pm)Shortland Street:...
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Property sales have clearly turned a corner
25 Jan 2012 | 4:17 pmThe property market in NZ starts 2012 in better shape than it has for the past 5 years. It would not be too optimistic to say that the industry, certainly in terms of volume sales has turned a corner. Some parts turned that corner 6 months ago (notably Auckland) whilst some will take a few more months before witnessing this change. In the 12 months of 2011 a total of 61, 269 properties were sold across the country as reported by the Real Estate Institute. This represented a modest 9% growth as compared to 2010. The word modest is most appropriate when the volume of sales is viewed against the… -
NZ Property Report – December 2011
31 Dec 2011 | 4:15 pmThe December 2011 NZ Property Report published by Realestate.co.nz provides an insight into the state of the New Zealand property market as measured by the supply side of the property market over the month of December. The key measures of the market analysed in the report are the number of new listings, the asking price expectation for those new listings and the level of inventory of unsold houses on the market at this time. The report is compiled from data captured by the website and represents close to 95% of all property movements in the NZ market as managed by licensed real estate agents. -
Auctions provide a bellwether for the the property market
21 Dec 2011 | 7:28 pmThe state of the property market can be assessed by keeping a close eye on the number of properties being marketed for Auction. When you spot more and more of the For Sale street signs emblazened with “Auction” you can safely bet that the property market is heating up. This view is certainly articulated in the article today titled “Auckland house auctions hit high“. Based on sales data supplied by the Real Estate Institute (REINZ) the number of properties sold in November across the country as Auctions was the highest ever at more than 25%. Looking specifically at the… -
Property Pulse – November 2011
19 Dec 2011 | 8:30 pmEach month we publish a factsheet for each region of the country as well as a national report to provide an insight to the key numbers that detail the health of the property market across the country. These reports for the month of November cover all 16 provincial regions as well as reports covering the 3 main metropolitan regions of Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. The Auckland report is divided up into each of the main metro areas (North Shore, Waitakere, Manukau as well as Auckland City). Each factsheet provides the key numbers in table and chart form using the key statistics from… -
Northland Property Pulse factsheet – November 2011
18 Dec 2011 | 9:25 pmThe Northland region property pulse factsheet for November 2011 is published using data from Realestate.co.nz and REINZ (Real Estate Institute of NZ). Property sales in Northland at 136 in the month increased on a seasonally adjusted basis in November and is up 26% as compared to a year ago. The inventory of unsold houses on the market at 136 weeks has risen after falling to a low of 128 weeks. It is now just back above the long-term average of 130 weeks of equivalent sales. Median sales price for property sales in Northland at $305,000 is down 2% as compared to a year ago. The recent trend…
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Summer fairs are here
27 Jan 2012 | 4:22 amAfter the rush of pre-Christmas shopping when it’s all about everyone else and the right present for the right person and being lovely and selfless, it’s rather nice when summer fair season rolls around. Summer fairs are not just about shopping for thing for other people, although that is an excellent and important component to every good fair. Summers fairs are about loads of lovely food, things to divert the attention of small people and bands of all shapes and sizes. Summer fairs are more often as not fundraising fairs, which means going to them is helping make the world a… -
The Restaurant Website Drinking Game
25 Jan 2012 | 8:17 pmIn our review of Capitol, we mentioned how we go there despite the dreadfulness of their website (but you probably missed that bit and cut straight to talking about negronis). What especially is so bad about their site? There’s Flash, contact details hidden, menus embedded that don’t even work properly (can anyone tell me what they serve for brunch? Or how much wines cost?), and in this day and age music that plays automatically. Aaaaaaaaaaaaargh! But of course, Capitol are by no means the only offenders in this area. When I’m thinking about going somewhere to eat, I want to… -
Batucada Sound Machine in town to shake it
24 Jan 2012 | 7:33 pmCuba Street Carnival favourites Batucada Sound Machine have returned to New Zealand with a new album of tried and true road-tested tunes entitled Don’t Keep Silent, due for release January 23rd, 2012. In addition, BSM have planned their first ever comprehensive tour of New Zealand to celebrate the album release including a spot at WOMAD 2012. From the press release: “This 10 piece onslaught of pacific-soul, latin, afro-beat and hip-hop have an unparalleled reputation for their polished, high-energy performance, which has seen them conquer audiences at a host of renowned festivals;… -
Capitol opposite of punishment
24 Jan 2012 | 3:20 amWith a couple of family birthdays taking place over the holidays, January was a good time to assemble for dinner together. Having dined at Capitol before (in fact, it’s been nominated for TAWAs multiple times), I wasn’t put off by its Flash website or that they don’t take bookings for groups smaller than eight. As it happens, I was only the second person in the restaurant on a Thursday around 6pm. I order a Negroni (which comes on the rocks rather than at a martini glass), and peruse the simple menu. The place quickly filled up and the chatter makes it quite loud, especially… -
Keep that picnic rug in the car
18 Jan 2012 | 9:21 pmJust a note to anyone planning on heading to the Dell for the 2012 Films By Starlight screening tonight, Bill Cunningham New York has been postponed due to the wind until tomorrow night, Friday 20 January. The screenings start at dusk (approx 8:30 – 8:45pm). This picture is the crowd assembled by 7:45 last night so it does pay to come and claim your spot and bring plenty of warm clothes, a picnic and a rug or two. There was also a surprising number of beanbags. Next week the screenings are Florian Habicht’s brilliant Kaikohe Demolition and Labyrinth…
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Landon Donovan stars in Everton's FA Cup win over Fulham
28 Jan 2012 | 5:49 amOn-loan forward Landon Donovan led Everton to its first ever FA Cup win over Fulham and a place in the fifth round on, setting up both goals in his team's 2-1 win at Goodison. -
VIDEO: Victoria Azarenka presented with Australian Open 2012 Women's singles trophy, title
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VIDEO: Azarenka routs Sharapova, takes No.1 ranking, Australian Open 2012 final
28 Jan 2012 | 5:11 amVictoria Azarenka routed Maria Sharapova 6-3, 6-0 Saturday to win the Australian Open singles title and take over the No. 1 ranking in women's tennis. -
VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Azarenka wins women's title, Maria Sharapova Vs Victoria Azarenka, Final Australian Open 2012
28 Jan 2012 | 3:25 amJoin us for video live updates, match highlights, live streaming commentary and more as the No.1 seed takes on No.4. -
Despair, crackdowns breed more violence in Tibet
28 Jan 2012 | 2:12 amClashes between Chinese authorities and Tibetan protesters have killed several Tibetans and left dozens injured.
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Two dead in Northland crash
28 Jan 2012 | 1:11 amTwo people are dead after the motorcycle they were riding collided with a car in Northland. -
Occupy protesters take to the streets
28 Jan 2012 | 12:00 amOccupy Auckland protesters marched up Queen St this afternoon expressing their anger about the eviction from the town square last week. -
Fashion designer head south after quake
27 Jan 2012 | 11:53 pmA fashion designer who left Christchurch following last February's earthquake has found moving further south has opened up opportunities she never expected. -
Simulators help surgeons hone their craft
27 Jan 2012 | 11:21 pmMiddlemore Hospital has two new simulators that will change the way surgeons throughout the country are trained. -
Te Aupouri signs $21.4m Treaty settlement
27 Jan 2012 | 10:48 pmTe Aupouri iwi became the first far north iwi to sign a Treaty of Waitangi settlement today, 26 years after the claim was lodged.
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Te Aupouri signs $21.4m Treaty settlement
27 Jan 2012 | 10:48 pmTe Aupouri iwi became the first far north iwi to sign a Treaty of Waitangi settlement today, 26 years after the claim was lodged. -
Key's Australian visit overshadowed by Gillard
27 Jan 2012 | 10:33 pmFallout from the Australian Prime Minister's messy clash with protesters earlier in the week has overshadowed Prime Minister John Key’s trip to Melbourne. -
John Key visits Australia for bi-lateral talks
27 Jan 2012 | 6:09 pmPrime Minister John Key has arrived in Australia for the annual Australia-New Zealand Leaders’ Meeting and a joint meeting of senior Cabinet Ministers. -
Homeless worse off after Aotea Square occupation
27 Jan 2012 | 12:18 amA rift has opened in the Occupy movement over the fate of the homeless people who lived rough in Aotea Square before and during the occupation. -
Christchurch CEO turns down controversial pay rise
26 Jan 2012 | 11:50 pmThe chief executive of Christchurch City Council, Tony Marryatt, has decided not to accept his controversial $68,000 pay increase.
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NZ Davis Cup team named - Voxy
28 Jan 2012 | 4:28 am3News NZNZ Davis Cup team namedVoxyThe 2XU Compression New Zealand Davis Cup team for the Asia/Oceania Group I Round 1 tie against Uzbekistan indoors at the TECT Arena, Baypark, Tauranga 10-12 February has been confirmed. The players named for the February Tie is Michael Venus, Tennis: King Turner back for Davis Cup tieNew Zealand HeraldKing-Turner back in Davis Cup squadMSN NZ NewsKiwi's must discover form against UzbekistanStuff.co.nzall 8 news articles » -
Bobzio.com a New Zealand Vacation Home Rentals, Home Swap, and Service ... - San Francisco Chronicle (press release)
28 Jan 2012 | 2:02 amBobzio.com a New Zealand Vacation Home Rentals, Home Swap, and Service San Francisco Chronicle (press release)Bobzio.com, a Auckland New Zealand Vacation Home Rental, Home Exchange and Service Providers Co-op provides a zero cost option to advertise personal homes and travel oriented businesses to travelers. The Bobzio Top Vacation Rental Value in Auckland is and more » -
New Zealand group seeking a golden fleece - Regina Leader-Post
28 Jan 2012 | 1:23 amNew Zealand group seeking a golden fleeceRegina Leader-PostOnce they did so, patrons were presented with a new FC Bayern app and thanked for supporting the team. After a flood of angry comments, Bayern was forced to appologize ... A lobby group in New Zealand wants sheep-shearing to be an Olympic sport.and more » -
New Zealand rout Zimbabwe by record margin - AFP
28 Jan 2012 | 12:55 amESPNcricinfo.comNew Zealand rout Zimbabwe by record marginAFPNAPIER, New Zealand — New Zealand posted their biggest winning Test margin when they demolished Zimbabwe by an innings and 301 runs on the third day of their one-off Test at Napier's McLean Park Saturday. After starting the day at 392-5, New Zealand New Zealand beat Zimbabwe by record marginTimes of IndiaNew Zealand v Zimbabwe, Only Test, Napier, 3rd day New Zealand bowl out ESPNcricinfo.comNew Zealand win test after bowling Zimbabwe out twiceMalaysia StarHerald Sunall 244 news articles » -
NZ complete biggest Test victory - Sydney Morning Herald
28 Jan 2012 | 12:15 amNZ complete biggest Test victorySydney Morning HeraldNew Zealand have scored their biggest win in Test cricket, bowling Zimbabwe out twice on day three of their one-off match in Napier. The tourists were dismissed for 51 and 143 on Saturday, handing the Black Caps victory by an innings and 301 runs.
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Teapot spill seems to confirm Peters’ claims
25 Jan 2012 | 8:24 pmIMAGE: STUFF By Callum Valentine and Gareth Wallace EVERYTHING quoted from the teapot tapes before the election has proved ”deadly accurate”, says Winston Peters, after the teapot tape leaked online earlier today. Winston Peters called those questioning his accuracy on the tapes “total fools” and says his pre-election comments on the matter were spot on. In a speech in Invercargill just before last year’s election, Peters accused the Prime Minister of saying that his “constituents are dying” – which can be heard 4 minutes 12… -
Trades dish out freebies in tough economic times
18 Dec 2011 | 4:48 pmTRADESMEN are willing to do jobs for nothing in the current economic climate in the hope of getting future work, says a Hawke’s Bay plumber. Ian McDonald says five years ago when he started plumbing they could “pipe out” a new house every day, whereas now “you might get one a month, if that”. “A lot of people are willing to do jobs and not make a profit in the hope they’ll get another job after that. You can go from job to job and keep losing money.” Mr McDonald blames the struggling economy and the fear that has been injected into potential customers. “Money is not as… -
Conscious cafes wear badges of honour
15 Dec 2011 | 8:20 pmWELLINGTON cafes are doing their bit for the environment, one badge at a time. The Conscious Consumers movement awards badges to cafes which demonstrate that they are following specific ethical business practices. Conscious Consumers has also been encouraging people to sign up online to get consumers to make socially and environmentally conscious choices. The movement was established in 2008 by the 42collective, a charitable organisation in Wellington. Individuals sign up to receive monthly emails about how to make responsible purchasing choices, cafes join up to follow a set of socially and… -
Most students still in debt five years after qualifying
13 Dec 2011 | 4:53 pmFOURTEEN years after finishing study, Greg Colliss is still paying off his student loan, and doesn’t remember exactly how much is left. Content to just let his repayments come from his income tax, he is indicative of the majority of current student loan borrowers, according to the latest figures from Statistics New Zealand. Nearly two-thirds of students have not paid off their debt five years after leaving study, with an average of $10,000 still owed. Trends for the decade from 1995-2005 show between 31.9% and 37.1% of students had repaid their debt within 5 years, with a rate over… -
Kiwis use secret internet ‘supermarket’ to get drugs
13 Dec 2011 | 4:27 pmA website called Gawker broke the news in June that an internet trading system offering drugs and other illegal products is operating under the radar of global and governmental regulation. CALLUM VALENTINE investigated and found the TradeMe-like underground supermarket is being used by New Zealanders. Here he relates the experiences of Bruce*, a Kiwi who gets his drugs shipped to a post office box: IT’S been described as the Amazon of acid and the E-bay of ecstasy– and it ships to New Zealand. Like many in the generation that has been described as “digital natives”,…
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Japanese Donation to Help Addington Community
28 Jan 2012 | 3:33 amEarthquake recovery work in Addington is getting a $5000 boost. Coming out of the $17,000 recently donated to the Rebuild Christchurch Foundation by the Nippon Volunteer Network Active in ... -
Referees to put players "on report"
28 Jan 2012 | 3:30 amRugby Championship and Super Rugby referees will have powers to put players "on report" for suspected foul play under a system being trialed in rugby union for the first time. The ... -
Cron rejoins the All Blacks
28 Jan 2012 | 3:30 amFormer New Zealand scrum coach Mike Cron has accepted a role as forwards coach in the All Blacks' new team headed by Steve Hansen. Cron, who retired after last year's World Cup after ... -
Chinese Developer Wins Approval to Buy 16 New Zealand Farms
28 Jan 2012 | 3:10 amJan. 27 (Bloomberg) -- Shanghai Pengxin Group Co., a Chinese property developer seeking to export dairy products to Asia, won approval to buy 16 New Zealand dairy farms amid local objections to ... -
Auckland motorway closure to be felt city wide
28 Jan 2012 | 3:06 amMotorway re-opens ahead of schedule Auckland motorists are being warned of potential commuter chaos across the long anniversary weekend as a key arterial route into the city is shut down. All ...
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Student Activities Director to perform in New Zealand
28 Jan 2012 | 2:50 amStudent Activities Director and Japanese teacher Matt Hall will be in New Zealand for the next two weeks to raise money for earthquake victims. -
Inside Kim Dotcom's life of bizarre luxury
27 Jan 2012 | 10:45 pmLARGER THAN LIFE: Kim Dotcom's neighbour, lawyer France Komoroski, says 'I always thought Kim's BMI [Body Mass index] would get him before the FBI did.' Dubbed the Mega Conspiracy, the FBI began its investigation into Megaupload in March 2010, yet the scope of the inquiry reaches back five years. -
Ex-Dunedin man finalist in UK New Zealander of Year
27 Jan 2012 | 6:35 pmA passion for promoting New Zealand abroad has resulted in former Dunedin man Kent Gardner becoming a finalist in the UK New Zealander of the Year Awards. -
TRAGEDY: The accident scene where four shearing gang workers died on Wednesday night.
27 Jan 2012 | 2:36 pmThe crash which killed four shearing gang workers in Northern Hawke's Bay on Wednesday night was the worst on New Zealand roads in almost three years. -
Numbers on benefits grow over summer
27 Jan 2012 | 10:31 amA job surge associated with last year's Rugby World Cup may have proved a false hope for unemployed New Zealanders, as benefit numbers have crept up again this summer.
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Japanese Donation to Help Addington Community
28 Jan 2012 | 3:33 amEarthquake recovery work in Addington is getting a $5000 boost. Coming out of the $17,000 recently donated to the Rebuild Christchurch Foundation by the Nippon Volunteer Network Active in ... -
Referees to put players "on report"
28 Jan 2012 | 3:30 amRugby Championship and Super Rugby referees will have powers to put players "on report" for suspected foul play under a system being trialed in rugby union for the first time. The ... -
Cron rejoins the All Blacks
28 Jan 2012 | 3:30 amFormer New Zealand scrum coach Mike Cron has accepted a role as forwards coach in the All Blacks' new team headed by Steve Hansen. Cron, who retired after last year's World Cup after ... -
Auckland motorway closure to be felt city wide
28 Jan 2012 | 3:06 amMotorway re-opens ahead of schedule Auckland motorists are being warned of potential commuter chaos across the long anniversary weekend as a key arterial route into the city is shut down. All ... -
Double fatality on Northland road
28 Jan 2012 | 3:03 amhttp://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" data-count="horizontal" data-via="nzherald" ...
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Science Festival awards Life Membership to Prof Jean Fleming
27 Jan 2012 | 4:28 pmProf Jean Fleming was awarded a life membership of the New Zealand International Science Festival at the festival’s annual general meeting held in Dunedin on Thursday 26 January 2012. -
Computer model warned scientists week before big Feb quake
26 Jan 2012 | 8:58 pmScientists have confirmed in a new research paper on last year's disastrous February 22 Christchurch aftershock that computer modelling showed a week beforehand that there was a 25 percent chance of "a magnitude 6 or greater earthquake occurring in ... -
A wee trick for getting rid of rats
26 Jan 2012 | 2:37 pmDeveloping new weapons to control the deadliest predator of New Zealand native birds is the goal of a research project underway at Victoria University. Researchers from five different disciplines at Victoria are collaborating to pinpoint the make-up ... -
BRAT now available online
25 Jan 2012 | 6:19 pmAuckland, 25 January 2012 A new tool is set to help the wine industry more accurately train staff to make visual estimates about the severity of bunch rot among the vines. The Bunch Rot Assessment Trainer or BRAT is a Visual Estimation Tool (VET) developed ... -
Another wet and windy spell between the highs
24 Jan 2012 | 6:29 pmAfter some fine weather across most of New Zealand in the last couple of days, the rollercoaster ride of weather systems continues with another active weather front bringing a spell of unsettled weather nearer the end of the week.
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Defence Minister attends ISAF Defence Ministers meeting
26 Jan 2012 | 10:36 pm27 January 2012 Media Statement Defence Minister attends ISAF Defence Ministers meeting The Minister of Defence is attending defence talks in Europe next week after the bilateral meeting with the Australian Defence Minister and attending the joint Australian ... -
Key Notes
26 Jan 2012 | 10:29 pmHappy New Year. I hope you had the opportunity to relax over the summer break and spend some time with your family and friends. It's good to be back at work after a relaxing holiday with my family. -
Crown Observer to assist ChCh City Council
26 Jan 2012 | 10:02 pmLocal Government Minister Nick Smith and the Christchurch City Council have met today and agreed to the appointment of a Crown Observer to assist the Council. -
Ban the Pokies
26 Jan 2012 | 8:30 pm"Pokies are still crippling our communities and the problem is getting dramatically worse in quake-ravaged Christchurch" says Mana's Vice President John Minto. -
Who will foot the bill, Dr Smith?
26 Jan 2012 | 8:23 pmGrant ROBERTSON Deputy Leader Environment Spokesperson 27 January 2012 MEDIA STATEMENT Who will foot the bill, Dr Smith? The Government’s Rena recovery plan leaves the unanswered question of whether the ship’s owners will be held to account or whether ...
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OANZ RALLY To defend the right of peaceful protest
27 Jan 2012 | 4:30 pm#OANZ RALLY To defend the right of peaceful protest. Starts at 3pm. Britomart Central Auckland -
Critical flaws in the Exclusive Economic Zone Bill
26 Jan 2012 | 10:44 pmThe Environmental Defence Society today lodged its submission to the Local Government and Environment Committee on the Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) Bill -
Air Force Aircraft Makes Forced Landing
26 Jan 2012 | 10:38 pmA New Zealand Defence Force spokesperson has confirmed that an engine problem with the lead Air Trainer (Red Checkers 1) required it to make a forced landing North of Waiouru at 1620 (approx) today. -
Brothel By Primary School Highlights Flawed Law
26 Jan 2012 | 10:38 pmFamily First NZ says that a brothel opening next door to Richmond Road Primary School in Auckland highlights the flaws of the prostitution laws and its failure to protect families. -
International cooperation sees NZ offender jailed
26 Jan 2012 | 10:35 pmA tipoff to the Department of Internal Affairs from American authorities has resulted in an Auckland man being jailed (yesterday) for 14 months for possessing objectionable publications.
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The Investor: Take Action not to Avoid Bill Blues Next January
27 Jan 2012 | 1:54 pmAh, summer. Time for beaches, baches, barbecues – and facing probably the year’s biggest credit card bills, or even demands for payment from loan sharks. -
Global economic problems will affect NZ - Bollard
26 Jan 2012 | 11:57 pmAlan Bollard's underlining the impact the European debt crisis could have on our economy. -
Step closer for Mighty River Power partial sale
26 Jan 2012 | 11:37 pmTreasury has appointed three investment banks as Joint Lead Managers for the partial sell off of state owned Mighty River Power -
Benefits of tertiary education highlighted
26 Jan 2012 | 9:57 pmNew data shows that countries which invested in tertiary education weathered the global financial crisis better than those that did not. -
Teen arrested for 'lasering' aircraft
26 Jan 2012 | 7:07 pmA teenager's been arrested for shining laser beams at three commercial aircraft and a police helicopter.
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Making it easier for kiwis in Aust
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Govt to include rest homes in buy-out scheme
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New boss for Local Government NZ
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Govt's books in red by $4.48b
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Bennett's Green Paper road trip continues
26 Jan 2012 | 3:07 pmFrom Northland to Southland, the Social Development Minister is touring the country this week to talk about her Green Paper on vulnerable children
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National
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Collision kills two
28 Jan 2012 | 2:57 amTwo on a motorcycle killed in Northland collision between their machine and a car near Dargaville midday Saturday -
Motorway closed till Monday
28 Jan 2012 | 2:17 amAuckland motorway closed until Monday morning- congestion tomorrow expected to be heavy and there are warnings of delays -
March against Occupy removal
27 Jan 2012 | 11:37 pmProtestors in Auckland march against the removal of Occupy campers in Aotea Square- stop downtown traffic -
Power line electrocutes man
27 Jan 2012 | 11:07 pmMan dies after being electrocuted by a power line that came down from a pole in a remote area near Kaikoura -
Protestors reclaim grassed area
27 Jan 2012 | 10:27 pmOccupy protestors smash fences and reclaim a grassed area of Aotea Square in Auckland- police there but take no action
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Maori
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Bad weather forces delay of toi moko return
25 Jan 2012 | 11:37 pmBad weather's prevented the return of 20 toi moko to Te Papa museum today. -
Govt committed to helping Maori
24 Jan 2012 | 2:17 amJohn Key promises his Government is committed to helping Maori out of poverty and welfare dependency. -
Kiwis split on teaching Te Reo - survey
17 Jan 2012 | 3:47 pmA survey has found 30 percent of New Zealanders support the compulsory teaching of Maori language in schools -
Maori land owners struggle to pay rates
15 Jan 2012 | 8:27 pmMaori land owners struggling to pay their rates are being urged to contact the Gisborne District Council for help. -
Maori Party sides with port workers
13 Jan 2012 | 12:17 pmThe Maori Party has come out on the side of workers in the Ports of Auckland dispute
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Public Address
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Capture: The Robots Are Here!
27 Jan 2012 | 12:00 amIntroducing...In the first guest post of 2012, we welcome Martin Horspool to Capture.Robot Road TripRobot builder and photographer Martin Horspool has placed some of his favourite robots amongst photos that he has taken from around New Zealand. The result is an amusing blend of retro charm and classic Kiwiana.He enjoys getting amongst interesting groups of people, usually near old motorbikes or cars, looking for photo opportunities. He has published a book of these which can be previewed here. Robot Road Trip. You can visit his website here www.buggyrobot.com -
Hard News: Finally, the Teapot Tape?
25 Jan 2012 | 5:31 pmOn YouTub, Soundcloud and BitTorrent. Appears to be what it says on the label. Feel free to analyse, transcribe, clean up, ignore, whatever.Update 3: Now that I'm back in the house, I've restored the link to the recording on Soundcloud. See media lawyer Steven Price's reasoning on this here. Scoop is also providing the link.Update 2: I've removed the links to YouTube and Soundcloud. Sorry to be a pain, but I'm going out for a few hours and I won't be in a position to act with dispatch in removing them should that prove to be urgently necessary... -
Hard News: The Mega Conspiracy
22 Jan 2012 | 1:58 pmAmid the storm of commentary since Friday's Megaupload raids, one issue has been oddly absent: what about the customers, paying or otherwise, who use the site for its ostensible purpose -- as an online locker for files they own or are permitted to copy? What if Kanye, Will.I.Am and Snoop Dogg had some choice beats stashed away -- as they imply in the video for The Megaupload Song?Well, they'd be out of luck. On the basis of untested allegations about the activities of what in the FBI indictment that formed the legal basis for the raids calls "the Mega... -
Capture: Big Day Over and Out.
20 Jan 2012 | 2:26 pmThanks Big Day OutI wasn't planning to go to this year's BDO, until it was announced this would be the last. Some suggested I was being sucked in, but who cares, I was there, and it was... pretty good.There'll be plenty of post mortems elsewhere, so this is just a few captures from the day, in the hope others will dig up their photographic memories of this or previous BDOs to share.Capture away. -
Hard News: #BDOMemories
17 Jan 2012 | 3:15 pmDid the Big Day Out promoters announce that Friday's show would be the last in Auckland in an attempt to juice up flagging sales? Of course they did. And fair enough. There will actually be people who'll want to buy tickets for the show because there won't be another one like it. That's okay.I do also believe that it really is the end. The brand is over in New Zealand. So it's worth looking back at what this event has been for us.I wrote a feature for Unlimited about the business of the Big Day Out in 2000...
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News
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Glenn Shorrock Rocks the Vines with Give It A Girl
23 Jan 2012 | 7:59 amGlenn Shorrock, Australasia’s most successful singer ever, the voice of the Little River Band – together with New Zealand’s greatest female rock artists Sharon O'Neill, Shona Laing, Debbie Harwood and Annie Crummer come together to perform in one huge afternoon of rock among the vines at Ascension Wine Estate on February 26. Rock the Vines, set in the beautiful grounds of Ascension Wine Estate, will feature some of the biggest rock hits of our generation. With songs including Cool Change, Help is on its Way, Home on a Monday, Reminiscing, Maxine, Asian Paradise, Glad… -
Raggamuffin Stage Schedule Released
23 Jan 2012 | 5:54 amRaggamuffin has published the stage schedules for this weekend's performances at Rotorua’s International Stadium. Two stages and over 12 hours of sweet music and summer vibes.Friday 27 January:MC Toast from Mai FM5pm Gates open (Main gate Devon St only)6pm DJ Sir-Vere (and between acts)6.30pm – 7.00pm Sons of Zion7.20pm – 7.50pm Sweet & Irie8.20pm – 9.05pm Katchafire9.35pm – 10.35pm Arrested Development11.00pm End Village Stage Sat 28 Jan 2012 10.00am Gates open (Main gate Devon St and GATE 3, Thebes St Car Park)11.10am – 11.30am Pacifica… -
Steve Earle - The Hardcore Troubador Returns
18 Jan 2012 | 9:07 amLegendary "hardcore troubador" Steve Earle returns to New Zealand for two solo and acoustic shows on Wednesday 11th April at the Kings Arms in Auckland and Thursday 12th April at Bodega in Wellington.The American singer is one of life’s great hardcore troubadours and a man whose creative artistry extends into many arenas. Singer-songwriter; actor; author; political activist; producer – indeed, there are many Steve Earles.There’s the singer, whose raw brand of country rock saw him become a touchstone of roots music in the late ‘80s and early… -
Big Day Out Map & Schedule Available Now
13 Jan 2012 | 8:08 amBig Day Out 2012 has published the map and schedule for the Friday 20 January event at Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland. There will be one public entry this year. Click here to see the map.The artist schedule is also published. Click here to see the lineup and times. -
Summer Playground Series...Great Music, Great Setting
11 Jan 2012 | 12:02 pmAt the gateway to Queenstown, nestled in the Kawarau Gorge in Central Otago is The Winehouse. What better setting could there be to enjoy some of the country’s top musicians over the coming summer months!Over the course of six evenings The Winehouse is set to play host to eight of New Zealand music’s finest. Every second Sunday from January 15th until the 1st of April sees one or two of New Zealand’s best offering up the rare opportunity to see them in what is a truly unique setting. Audiences will be treated to the very best with performances from Greg Johnson, Barry…
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Vaughan Rowsell
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New York, Chicago (and Ottawa)
14 Jan 2012 | 11:22 pmI just had an amazing week travelling to NY, then Ottawa, then Chicago. Loved the snow, and the buzz of NYC. I would go back in a heartbeat. Times Square ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 16 -
Telecom, your customers are not lying douches, you are.
28 Dec 2011 | 10:16 pmFirstly, I must make clear I have learned to love Telecom again over the last couple of years, they have rebuilt a brand that looked like it cared, and was customer focussed. I like their new MO for building an enduring brand that cares about their customers. Their new XT network kicks ass too. It’s hands down the best in town (and out on occasion). I love their XT network so much, I tell everyone to move to it at every opportunity, doubly so if they have a smartphone. I have moved all of our work mobiles to XT recently and slightly less recently I convinced my wife to move… -
Happy times
16 Jan 2011 | 5:41 pmI have been quiet for a while as I put my head down on my latest work projects. Things are rocketing along and going pretty damn well, but the last 12 months have been anything but a walk in the park. My mother, my mum, the inspiration for my NZ long bike ride in 2009, passed away in October. It was unexpected and heartbreaking. I spent half the year sitting beside her in hospitals, unbeknownst to me at the time, watching her slip away. The doctors all told us she would be home by Xmas. Mum was one of these special people who touched so many. At her funeral people were spilling… -
Dynamically resize an iframe depending on it’s content
8 Jun 2010 | 8:36 pmA while back I figured out a neat trick to enable you to resize an iframe embedded on someone else’s page depending on the size of it’s contents. The problem is this. You have a widget that you want other people to be able to embed in the pages of their website, and you want to use an iframe to do this. However the content of the iframe widget is dynamic, and the size of it can vary, depending on the content. You want the iframe/widget to resize itself to suit the content. Problem. There is NO way to resize an iframe of your content embedded on someone else’s page from… -
VendHQ Pitch Video for Cloud Connect Launch Pad
10 Feb 2010 | 1:58 pmVendHQ has been picked as one of 8 semifinalist for the Cloud Connect Launch Pad, and we plan on getting it to the finals. VendHQ is one of my projects I am chipping away at. I write the code, design the screens, develop the strategy, put together the demo videos and make the coffee. Check out the video and VOTE for VendHQ using this link http://launchpad.cloudconnectevent.com/vote-now/ and help a kiwi company get to the finals. Yes I do the voice overs too
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New Zealand Holidays Blog
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Jan 13, Skytower Auckland
13 Jan 2012 | 6:06 amSkytower Auckland is a city icon.,revolving restaurant, and many entertainment centres and restaurants make it a must visit in Auckland. -
Dec 14, New Zealand Hot Springs and Spa Resorts
14 Dec 2011 | 3:00 amNew Zealand Hot Springs are spread throughout the country, offering a range of thermal pools, spa and beauty treatments,accommodation and more.Read on for more information -
Dec 13, Lord Of The Rings
13 Dec 2011 | 6:55 amLord Of The Rings could be a theme for your New Zealand tour.Follow my suggestions for a huge selection of Lord of the Rings tours and locations. -
Dec 5, New Zealand Winery Tips
5 Dec 2011 | 7:14 amNew Zealand Winery Tips gives you some links to a selection of wineries, wine tours and trails and directories, to help you plan your itinerary. -
Dec 5, New Zealand Walking Holidays - Hiking, Tramping,New Zealand Great Walks
5 Dec 2011 | 7:02 amThere are dozens of New Zealand Walking holidays from an hour to several days. All the information you should require is here. Choose walks to suit your fitness levels and time.
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Business Blogs
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Time and Money
26 Jan 2012 | 6:30 pmIn the harsh world of economics, the value of a person is not difficult to quantify. In simple terms, the value of a person at a given point in time is based future earnings, which is the number of hours the person is able to work for the remainder of their life, multiplied by the hourly rate the person is capable of earning. There is a common saying; ‘time is money’ and there is no doubt the two are inextricably linked. The corollary is that the income you earn from personal effort is determined by how you manage your time as well as by how you manage the hourly rate you earn. Without… -
If you fail to plan, you plan to fail
25 Jan 2012 | 2:20 pmEveryone in business knows that it is good advice to write a plan. Yet many of us don’t know where to start and quickly get too busy at the beginning of each new year to set aside the time to get anything useful committed to paper, let alone actually implemented. There are those of us who don’t plan at all, some who write plans and then file them to collect dust, and others who write a plan and then diligently get everything in order to get it implemented and measured. Have you met any of these people? They seem very few and far between. In fact I met a business person once who… -
What is your Why?
19 Jan 2012 | 3:20 pmSetting your financial goals is not a simply a process of deciding how much money you need. Examples of common financial goals are: To save $5,000 over the next year To save $500,000 for retirement To have a passive income of $50,000 a year Goals such as these are unlikely to be achieved. That’s because money has no intrinsic value; its value comes from what it is used for. Unless you are clear about what purpose money serves in your life, you will never be motivated to accumulate it. Finding your purpose is simply a matter of asking yourself ‘why’. For example, the reason why you have… -
Planned Email Communications for Business Success
19 Jan 2012 | 5:08 amBusinesses need to firstly make a formal plan for communication through emails, and then they need to articulate their target audience, decide the marketing objectives, the timing of the emails, the creation of the emails and the costs involved. Read the full article here: Planned Email Communications for Business Success -
Vertical Financial Solutions is offering Australian and New Zealand residents a free financial review!
17 Jan 2012 | 6:01 pmJust like any business/investment you need to make sure you have sorted out your entity structures, tax obligations and other important facets to trade Forex. This is no joke. The taxman in both Australia and New Zealand take any avoidance seriously and in NZ I know that a lack of knowledge is not a defense. I also know that the taxman monitors forums, chatrooms, blogs and other online social networks for any mention of Forex traders avoiding tax or mention of successful trades. The taxman is everywhere! Vertical Financial Solutions is offering Australian and New Zealand residents a free…
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Justin Flitter
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LetsLunch in New Zealand
25 Jan 2012 | 6:38 pmTweetYesterday I caught up with Matty Blomfield who’s one of the guys establishing LetsLunch.com in New ZealandThey are looking to launch in the next month or so. Pre launch registration is now open so check out the site and add your email address to receive news and details as they get closer to d-dayRegister NowBasically LetsLunch lets you add your availability to a calender, takes note of your preferred locations and the various industries you’re keen to meet people in. It then matches you up and suggests a time and place.The guys are looking to build the database of pre… -
Do you ask for referrals?
25 Jan 2012 | 12:57 amTweetI was thinking about this late last year but perhaps you could say it’s a bit of a new years resolution.It’s a simple tactic that many people forget about or are to shy to do.But I think it’s a hugely valuable habit, and one I’ll be practising this year.At the end of every meeting with current or potential clients just ask them;Is there anyone you know who would like a call or a coffee to chat about [insert whatever you do here]. Would you mind making a quick intro?Get one or two names and when you’re back in the office search for them on Twitter, LinkedIn… -
2012 Social Media Guide for Businesses
5 Jan 2012 | 2:44 pmTweetIt’s the first week of a huge new year. We’re certainly very optimistic about 2012 and we hope you are too.For the last couple of months we’ve been working hard on a Beginners Social Media Guide aimed at businesses.We’ve added a few questions at the end of it to gather a little information from people reading it. And we’ve made the Guide with SlideRocket so it’s easy for us to make changes on the fly. So remember to check back often and look out for mentions on twitter when we make updates.As always with these things you can keep adding more and more… -
A 57 second video of Gary Vaynerchuk that will make you think…
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1000 Social Media Statistics
12 Dec 2011 | 12:29 pmTweetSocial media around the world 2011 View more presentations from steven van belleghemTweetLink to this post!
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infonews.co.nz All news
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NZ Davis Cup Team Named
28 Jan 2012 | 1:25 amTENNIS The 2XU Compression New Zealand Davis Cup team for the Asia/Oceania Group I Round 1 tie against Uzbekistan indoors at the TECT Arena, Baypark, Tauranga 10-12 February has been confirmed.The players named for the February Tie is Michael Venus, Artem Sitak, Rubin ‘Jose’ Statham and Dan King-Turner. All four players are currently taking part in the US$50,000 Challenger event in Honolulu in Hawaii.New Zealand’s number one ranked player Venus is playing in through to the second round of the US$50,000 Challenger in Hawaii and has done well in Challenger events over the past… -
Fatal Accident
28 Jan 2012 | 1:23 amDEATHS - KAIKOURA At about 10.21am Saturday 28 January 2012, Culverden and Kaikoura Emergency Services were called to the scene of a fatal electrocution accident, at a rural address in the Hurunui District.A 39 year old male was fatally electrocuted by a power line that had come down from a power pole.The name of the deceased will not be released at this stage until next of kin can be notified.No further details are available at this stage.(Source) -
SUBWAY® Pro Cycling's Lovegrove takes sprinters jersey at New Zealand classic road cycling tour
28 Jan 2012 | 12:38 amCYCLING SUBWAY® Pro Cycling’s Nick Lovegrove backed up yesterday’s impressive effort to take the lead today in the sprinters classification at the New Zealand Cycle Classic in the Manawatu.Lovegrove attacked the field just over two kilometres before the first sprint of the day to win valuable sprint points and take the lead in the sprinters competition. Lovegrove’s usual strengths are time trailing and breakaway efforts over rolling and flat terrain. The Auckland based rider used these strengths well yesterday to escape from the field and stay away for most of the stage… -
KING TAKES FIRST RACE WIN AT TOYOTA RACING SERIES TAUPO ROUND
27 Jan 2012 | 10:57 pmMOTORSPORT - TAUPO KING TAKES FIRST RACE WIN AT TOYOTA RACING SERIES TAUPO ROUND- BRDC drivers King and Hill in historic TRS 1-2 result- New race lap record set as King goes fastestBritish driver Jordan King took his first win of the 2012 Toyota Racing Series today, setting fastest lap for the 3.32 km Taupo Motorsport Park track in the process.Racing from pole position, King set his mark on the race from the green light, sweeping ahead of young Austrian Lucas Auer (nephew of Formula One great Gerhard Berger) on the short start straight and into the first corner. He was never headed, extending… -
Review Of Policy On Dangerous, Earthquake-Prone And Insanitary Buildings
27 Jan 2012 | 6:56 pmBUILDING - NAPIER SPECIAL CONSULTATIVE PROCEDURE UNDER SECTION 87 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 2002Review of Policy on Dangerous, Earthquake Prone and Insanitary BuildingsThe Council is amending its policy on dangerous, earthquake prone and insanitary buildings. It is a review of existing policy under section 132 of the Building Act 2004.The Act requires all territorial authorities to adopt a policy on dangerous, earthquake prone and insanitary buildings. The existing policy was adopted in 2006 and the series of devastating earthquakes in Christchurch has resulted in authorities all over the…
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David Huebner - United States Ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa
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NATIONAL SLAVERY AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION MONTH
26 Jan 2012 | 7:34 pmJanuary 2012 is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month in the United States, culminating in the annual celebration of National Freedom Day on February 1st. In his proclamation establishing the January focus, President Obama explained: “Human trafficking endangers the lives of millions of people around the world, and it is a crime that knows no borders. Trafficking networks operate both domestically and transnationally, and although abuses disproportionally affect women and girls, the victims of this ongoing global tragedy are men, women, and children of all ages… -
PRESIDENT OBAMA TO SPEAK ON THE STATE OF THE UNION
24 Jan 2012 | 2:49 amIn a ritual dating back to the founding of the Republic, President Obama will enter the House of Representatives tomorrow (Wednesday, at 3:00 pm, New Zealand time) to report to a joint session of Congress on the current state of affairs in the United States and express his views on what legislation Congress should consider in the year ahead. It will be an extraordinary event in the annual calendar of American democracy, convening the full leadership of the United States Government under one roof in front of television cameras. Assembled in the People’s chamber will be not only the Members… -
2012 PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES: SOUTH CAROLINA VOTES
20 Jan 2012 | 3:50 pmEvery four years — conveniently, in years divisible by four — Americans turn our attention to electing our President. In broad outline, political parties each nominate a single candidate, and then those candidates are put to a general vote on the first Tuesday after the first Monday of November. Each political party is free to select its Presidential candidate as it wishes, and the same party may use a different process in different States. For the Republican and Democratic Parties, the campaign proceeds State by State from January through June, in what is known as the primary… -
A NEW SPORTS DIPLOMACY BLOG
19 Jan 2012 | 10:03 pmOne of the highlights of the Embassy’s Rugby World Cup program last year was launching a rugby blog to discuss America’s long rugby tradition and the interesting rugby links between New Zealand and the United States. My colleagues and a few stringers updated the blog regularly with news, features, photos, flashbacks, interviews, videos, and play-by-play posts from games. It attracted a robust following of rugby fanatics from both (and other) countries. I was a fan myself because I strongly believe that diplomacy should not be just about folks in suits sitting around with other folks in… -
FIND A TRADE SHOW FOR YOU
18 Jan 2012 | 11:08 pmNot everyone in the Embassy is from the State Department. My colleague Janet, for example, represents the US Commercial Service, a division of the US Department of Commerce that operates in more than 150 cities around the world. Among Janet’s many responsibilities is helping American businesses find qualified international partners. As part of that effort she helps Kiwi businesses identify and contact the best American companies in their sectors of interest and locate American products, services or partners that meet their needs. Janet also spends a good bit of time working on…

