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Thursday December 3rd: MONO Auckland, New Zealand at Transmission Room

Transmission Room Auckland, New Zealand

Thursday November 19th: The Original Wailers Christchurch at The Bedford

The Bedford Christchurch

Saturday December 12th: Parachute Band GORE at GORE EXO DAY

GORE EXO DAY GORE

Thursday December 31st: Sneaky Sound System Auckland at Highlife NYE Experience

Highlife NYE Experience Matakana Country Park Auckland

US Army gunman's act "impossible": grandfather - Reuters

Telegraph.co.uk

US Army gunman's act "impossible": grandfather
Reuters
AL-BIREH, West Bank (Reuters) - The grandfather of a US Army psychiatrist accused of shooting dead 13 people and wounding 30 others at a base in Texas said on Saturday he found it impossible to believe his grandson had committed the act. ...
Obama praises those who ended Fort Hood violenceThe Associated Press
Uncle: Fort Hood suspect loved USWashington Post
Obama Pays Tribute to Soldiers, Civilians in Fort Hood ShootingBloomberg
BBC News -guardian.co.uk -Los Angeles Times
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Developing countries on track to cut emissions - ABC Online

Telegraph.co.uk

Developing countries on track to cut emissions
ABC Online
New research has found that developing countries including China, India, Brazil and Mexico are on track to cut their greenhouse gas emissions by 25 per cent by 2020. The study commissioned by the German government is the first ...
Daunting task ahead for Copenhagen after Barcelona talks on climate changeXinhua
World leaders hope for climate dealAljazeera.net
us singled out for delay of climate pactReuters
Telegraph.co.uk -The Associated Press -guardian.co.uk
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Harawira's email did not breach Human Rights Act (NZPA)

Maori Party Mp Hone Harawira's "offensive" email did not breach the Human Rights Act, the Race Relations Commissioner says.

Rugby: Red and Blacks triumph in Air NZ Cup finale

Canterbury 28 Wellington 20 Canterbury efficiently retained rugby's Air NZ Cup when they beat Wellington 28-20 at Christchurch tonight.The defending champions virtually sealed their fifth national title when fullback Colin...

Canterbury beat Wellington 28-20 to win final

Canterbury efficiently retained rugby's Air NZ Cup when they beat Wellington 28-20 at Christchurch tonight.

Seventh prov title for Canty

Canterbury win their 7th provincial rugby title with a 28-20 win over Wellington in Air New Zealand Cup final

Seventh prov title for Canty

Canterbury have won their seventh provincial rugby title with a 28-20 win over Wellington in the Air New Zealand Cup final in Christchurch.Fullback Colin Slade has been a standout player with two firs...

Slade the star as Canterbury win Air New Zealand Cup - Radio New Zealand

ESPN STAR Sports

Slade the star as Canterbury win Air New Zealand Cup
Radio New Zealand
Canterbury defeated Wellington 28-20 in the final of the Air New Zealand Cup in Christchurch on Saturday night. The hosts were ahead 18-3 at halftime at AMI ...
Joseph: Canterbury deserved titleESPN STAR Sports
Canterbury vs Wellington final - Live updatesTV3 News
Rugby: Red and Blacks triumph in Air NZ Cup finaleNew Zealand Herald
Planet Rugby -Radio Sport -Scrum.com
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Win for Whincup

Series leader Jamie Whincup has won race one of the Phillip Island round of the V8 Supercar championship

Inquiry begins into mass shooting at army base

An investigation is under way into the circumstances surrounding the mass shooting by a United States army officer at a military base in Texas.

Body may be that of missing Sounds man

Picton police say a body found in the Marlborough Sounds on Friday may be that of John Purdy, who has been missing since last week.

McCullum, Styris star as New Zealand level series

Brendon McCullum hit a return-to-form hundred and Scott Styris took three wickets in two overs as New Zealand beat Pakistan by 64 runs in the second One-Day International here on Friday.McCullum notch...

Dinosaur prints found in NZ

Nelson, New Zealand - Scientists have discovered the first evidence that dinosaurs roamed the South Island of New Zealand with 70-million-year-old footprints found in six locations.

Slade the star as Canterbury win Air New Zealand Cup

Canterbury defeated Wellington 28-20 in the final of the Air New Zealand Cup in Christchurch on Saturday night.

Canterbury go back-to-back

Canterbury heaped more grand final misery on Wellington with a commanding performance last night and about the only complaint in Christchurch could be the lack of support from their fans.

New Zealand's turnaround delights Vettori - AFP

Rediff

New Zealand's turnaround delights Vettori
AFP
ABU DHABI — New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori believes his team's conscious effort to improve in key areas helped them beat Pakistan and level their ...
mccullum ton powers New Zealand to ODI winReuters India
Pakistan v New Zealand 2009/10 / NewsCricInfo.com
mccullum helps New Zealand level series against PakistanGulfNews
Cricdb.com -TeleText -SkySports
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Seventh prov title for Canty

Canterbury win their 7th provincial rugby title with a 28-20 win over Wellington in Air New Zealand Cup final

Pregnant student to be deported - Immigration (NZPA)

A French woman studying in New Zealand has been ordered to leave the country because she is pregnant, despite medical insurance picking up all of her costs.

Funds approved to build world's longest suspension bridge

The Italian government has earmarked a first instalment of $2.6 billion for the building of a controversial bridge linking the mainland to Sicily.

Torrential rain leads to flash flooding in NSW

The New South Wales Government has declared three centres natural disaster areas, after torrential rain led to widespread flash flooding.

Remembering Sir Donald (Newstalk ZB)

The life of Sir Donald Beaven is likely to be remembered formally by Canterbury University.

Harawira's future uncertain (Newstalk ZB)

Hone Harawira's future with the Maori Party remains uncertain.

Body recovered near Glenorchy (Newstalk ZB)

The body of a 26-year-old man has been recovered from the base of a popular rock-climbing area in the Dart River Valley north of Glenorchy.

UN calls on Karzai to fight corruption

The UN Security Council joined calls Friday on Afghan President Hamid Karzai to fight corruption, with Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon calling the country's political situation "delicate" following deeply flawed elections.

Space elevators make the jump from science fiction to fact

A space elevator may not be rocket science but it can be just as complicated - and rewarding.

NZ to play Australia in wheelchair rugby final

New Zealand and Australia will meet in tomorrow's final of the Asia-Oceania wheelchair rugby tourmanent at Christchurch.

Rock climber dies near Queenstown

A 26-year-old rock climber has been found dead in Central Otago this morning.

Rock climber dies near Queenstown

A 26-year-old rock climber has been found dead in Central Otago this morning.

Now the real battle starts for Wales and New Zealand - WalesOnline

BBC Sport

Now the real battle starts for Wales and New Zealand
WalesOnline
Let's just say the Wales coach has stoked up the heat with his claim that New Zealand had lost their “aura of invincibility”. It's been the talking point of ...
Wales believe they can turn the tide of history against the All Blacksguardian.co.uk
Wales v New Zealand: match previewTelegraph.co.uk
All Blacks confirm Carter will startIndependent
The Canadian Press -South Wales Evening Post -Times Online
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New Zealand Beach Front Property Offers Global Currency Rate Bargains

Although the median price of the average New Zealand home has remained relatively stable since January, 2009 (1 April, 09 Bloomberg Report); the price decrease of 8% over the last year, and the NZ dol...

Win for Whincup

Series leader Jamie Whincup has won race one of the Phillip Island round of the V8 Supercar championship

First dino footprints recognized in New Zealand date back to 70 mln years

Wellington, November 7 : A team of scientists has to claimed to have found 70 million-year-old dinosaur footprints in Golden Bay, which they believe are the first dinosaur footprints to be recognised in New Zealand, and the first evidence of dinosaurs in the South Island.

McCullum spurred New Zealand thrash Pakistan by 64 runs in second ODI

Wellington, Nov 7 : New Zealand beat Pakistan by 64 runs in the second one day international in Abu Dhabi today.

Dinosaur prints found in NZ for first time

Scientists have found 70-million-year-old dinosaur footprints in northwest Nelson.They are the first dinosaur footprints to be recognised in New Zealand and the first evidence of dinosaurs in the Sout...

Body recovered near Glenorchy

The body of a 26-year-old man has been recovered from the base of a popular rock-climbing area in the Dart River Valley north of Glenorchy.Police had been alerted just before midnight that two climber...

Remembering Sir Donald

The University of Canterbury will wait until if knows family plans before deciding how it will remember Sir Donald Beaven

Blackgrove wins tour

Zookeepers rider Heath Blackgrove has won the 2009 Tour of Southland title before being whisked away to get married

Rock climber found dead near Glenorchy

A 26-year-old rock climber has been found dead in Central Otago this morning. Ground searchers found the man's body about 8.25am in thick scrub at the base of Chinaman's Bluff, a popular rock climb...

Rock climber found dead near Glenorchy

NZ opens tournament winning

Andy Hayward bagged a hat-trick for the Black Sticks, then Nick Wilson scored a brace before captain Phil Burrows completed the scoring. Black Sticks' coach Shane McLeod is mostly pleased, but says t...

Remembering Sir Donald

The University of Canterbury will wait until if knows family plans before deciding how it will remember Sir Donald Beaven

International briefs: Manure sculpture of official is sold in New Zealand - Fort Worth Star Telegram

International briefs: Manure sculpture of official is sold in New Zealand
Fort Worth Star Telegram
NEW ZEALAND — A sculpture of a New Zealand government minister crafted from cow manure sold for 2220 New Zealand dollars on an auction Web site. ...
NZ lawmaker sculpted in cow manureThe Associated Press

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Harawira faces up to Maori Party president

Firebrand Maori Party MP Hone Harawira is tonight answering to his party president and pleading his case as to why he should be allowed to stay on in its ranks.

Harawira faces up to Maori Party president

Firebrand Maori Party MP Hone Harawira is tonight answering to his party president and pleading his case as to why he should be allowed to stay on in its ranks.

Dunne's moves to control, not ban, new party pills welcomed

The Government has announced plans for tough new controls on the sale of party pills.

Dunne's moves to control, not ban, new party pills welcomed

The Government has announced plans for tough new controls on the sale of party pills.

Body recovered near Glenorchy

The body of a 26-year-old man has been recovered from the base of a popular rock-climbing area in the Dart River Valley

Harawira faces up to Maori Party president - TV3 News

New Zealand Herald

Harawira faces up to Maori Party president
TV3 News
Firebrand Maori Party MP Hone Harawira is tonight answering to his party president and pleading his case as to why he should be allowed to stay on in its ranks. He is being forced to explain why he took a day trip to Paris instead of ...
Outspoken MP keeping quietTVNZ
Hone Harawira Skates On Very Thin IceVoxy
Air NZ ads mock MPs' misfortunesNew Zealand Herald
National Business Review -TVNZ -TV3 News
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Nelson's dinosaur footprints excite scientists

A scientist who went exploring in the South Island for oil and gas came back with a much rarer find.

Bright takes pole

Ford driver Jason Bright has upstaged the big names taking pole position for tonight's V8 Supercar race at Phillip Island

Inga opens new gym to help Pacific Island men get healthy

Former All Black Vai'iga Tuigamala's experiences as a funeral director have inspired him to try to help Pacific Island men live longer.

French student kicked out of NZ because she's pregnant

A pregnant Frenchwoman studying in Nelson is being forced to leave the country to give birth.

Do you know?

I’m interested in a little test here. The Dom Post reports: The identity of a top Kiwi entertainer who laughed after trying to force a teenager to perform a sex act will remain secret to protect his career. The man pleaded guilty in August in Auckland District Court to performing an indecent act likely to offend and appeared [...]

Landis 17th in New Zealand road race - ESPN

3 News NZ

Landis 17th in New Zealand road race
ESPN
AP WELLINGTON, New Zealand -- Floyd Landis dropped to 17th on the final day of the Tour of Southland, which included two stages on New Zealand's South ...
Blackgrove holds on to lead in Tour of SouthlandRadio New Zealand
Floyd Landis 17th in New Zealand road raceeTaiwan News
Cycling: Roulston hits out at race officialsNew Zealand Herald
ESPN -ESPN
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Strike at Whitireia Polytech likely to continue next week

Media release - Tertiary Education Union Strikes at the Whitireia Polytechnic and at polytechnics in Northland, Bay of Plenty, Taranaki, Hamilton, and Auckland look set to continue for another week after employers failed to change their position after this weeka s strikes.

5 am in Turkey

Around 30 hours after leaving Wellington I’m in Turkey. No photo as it is 5 am. Delighted that my hotel is allowing me to check in nine hours early, and withiout even charging me extra. That s what I call customer service. The Thai Airlines flight to Bangkok was12 hours, and went quickly. I had a [...]

NZ beats Wales

The New Zealand men's hockey team beat Wales 6-2 in their opening match of the World Cup qualifying tournament in Invercargill

Suspect in Orlando office shooting had money woes - The Associated Press

Telegraph.co.uk

Suspect in Orlando office shooting had money woes
The Associated Press
ORLANDO, Fla. — A man so broke that he said he didn't have the money to visit his son 30 minutes away opened fire Friday at the engineering firm that fired him two years ago, killing one person and wounding five, authorities said. ...
Shooting spree in US office complexThe Press Association
One dead in Orlando gun attackAljazeera.net
Orlando shooting suspect had recently filed for bankruptcyCNN
The Australian -Orlando Sentinel -Puggal Latest News and events
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Aussie sets new 50m backstroke record

MOSCOW - Australian swimmer Marieke Guehrer set a new shortcourse world record of 26.17 seconds for the women's 50-metre backstroke at the Moscow leg of FINA's World Cup series.Guehrer's time broke the previous best world mark...

Cycling: Blackgrove eyes Tour of Southland title

American-based professional Heath Blackgrove has taken a decisive step towards his first Tour of Southland cycling title. The Zookeepers' rider has finished in a five-man leading group more than a minute ahead of the chasing peloton.This...

Little bit of Weta history

(‘Little bit of Weta history’ was published in Idealog blog at 03:17pm on November 7, 2009.)

Response to inquiries about Harawira’s email

The Commission has fielded calls from the public who find the remarks reportedly made by Hone Harawira offensive and divisive.

One dead in Orlando office shooting

A man so broke that he said he didn't have the money to visit his son 30 minutes away opened fire at the engineering firm that fired him two years ago, killing one person and wounding five, authorities said.

Cricket: McCullum powers NZ to victory

Opener Brendan McCullum's 131 has helped New Zealand beat Pakistan by 64 runs and send their short one-day international series to a decider on Monday.McCullum's 131 off 129 deliveries led the Black Caps to 303-8, then Scott Styris...

Guy Fawkes victim stable

A Southland man is in a stable condition in Dunedin Hospital after being stabbed eight times last night at a Guy Fawkes' party

League: Matai cleared for Four Nations

Kiwis' centre Steve Matai has been cleared to resume training and will be available for next week's Four Nations league final should New Zealand qualify.The 25-year-old has been sidelined since an eye injury forced him from the...

Dunedin party ends in stabbing

A 29-year-old man will appear in court in Dunedin on Monday after a drunken party put three people in hospital, one with eight stab wounds.

Fight at party puts three in hospital

A 29-year-old man will appear in court in Dunedin on Monday after a drunken party put three people in hospital, one with eight stab wounds.Police were called to a house in Inch Clutha, near Kaitangata, around 100km south of Dunedin...

Govt sets sights on new generation party pills

The Government is moving to restrict sales of DMAA, an ingredient in a new generation of party pills.

Nick Smith cow dung sculpture sells for over $3000

A sculpture of ACC and Environment Minister Nick Smith made out of cow manure has sold for $3080 on auction site TradeMe.co.nz.

Review: Fat Freddys Drop at Powerstation

As the electric lash of Fat Freddys Drop's Shiverman throbs and pulses into existence it takes you back to the smoky and deliciously dingy dance clubs of the early 90s.The added bonus tonight at a sold-out Powerstation is that...

Watching from Cardiff

Many in the All Black squad will be up early in Cardiff to watch the final of rugby's Air New Zealand Cup in Christchurch

Man stabbed 8 times in party brawl - Otago Daily Times

Man stabbed 8 times in party brawl
Otago Daily Times
A 35-year-old Clydevale man is in Dunedin Hospital after being stabbed eight times during an alcohol fuelled brawl in Inch Clutha, near Kaitangata, this morning. Balclutha Sergeant Martin Bull said the stabbing ...
Man stabs another 8 times at Guy Fawkes party3 News NZ
Guy Fawkes victim stableNZ City
Fight at party puts three in hospitalNew Zealand Herald

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Man in court after gunman sparks manhunt in Wellington

A 21-year-old man will appear in court on Friday morning after a gun was pulled on a police officer in Lower Hutt on Thursday.

Stolen tow truck at centre of two-hour police pursuit

A slow-speed police drama in Waikato ended after two hours today when a stolen tow truck ground to a halt after two of its tyres were shredded by police spikes.The tow truck was stolen shortly after 5am from near Raglan by two...

Papers delayed by production issues

Production issues held up delivery of the New Zealand Herald newspaper today.Deliveries to central Auckland were delayed by about four hours.- NEWSTALK ZB

EBay settles lawsuit filed by Skype founders

SAN FRANCISCO - EBay Inc. has settled a legal skirmish with the founders of Skype that threatened to complicate eBay's plans to sell most of the internet phone service to a group of investors for $2 billion.The online marketplace...

Key Notes - Message From The Prime Minister

It was fantastic to visit Kaikoura yesterday for the first time as Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism.

New Developments in Auckland Bus Dispute

The current standoff in the Auckland bus dispute has been broken with members of the National Distribution Union voting to withdraw from the combined unions and to approach NZBus to sign up to an agreement based on the offer that was agreed to between ...

Waikato tow truck drama ends

A slow-speed police drama in Waikato ended after two hours today when a stolen tow truck ground to a halt after two of its tyres were shredded by police spikes.

Ministry of Justice staff plan rolling strikes

Ministry of Justice staff are escalating their industrial action from Monday in support of a pay rise.More than 180 staff who collect fines and look after administration work at courts and tribunals walked off the job for two...

Workers challenge multinational to honour promises

Workers at multinational giant DHL will be challenging the company to open dialogue and honour its promises of fair treatment for all employees as part of a worldwide week of action next week, 9 to 13 November 2009.

Hide's credibility seriously damaged

Political commentator Graeme Hunt says Rodney Hide's credibility seriously damaged as former perk-buster busted over Hawaii trip

Rodney and Louise's other holiday perk

"Perk-buster" Rodney Hide whisked his girlfriend away on another tax-payer funded trip - a mid-winter tropical break in Hawaii.The Weekend Herald can reveal that the Act leader - under intense scrutiny after taking Louise Crome...

Next NZLS president

The New Zealand Law Society (NZLS) Council today (Friday 6 November) elected Rotorua barrister Jonathan Temm to be the society’s next president. He will take up the presidency next April from John Marshall QC, who will then have held office for three ...

Restrictions on new party pills forthcoming

Associate Minister of Health Peter Dunne has accepted the advice of the Expert Advisory Committee on Drugs (EACD) on the substance 1,3-dimethylamylamine, commonly known as DMAA, the primary active ingredient in ‘new generation party pills.’

ASB pushes up the term deposit boundaries

ASB has today announced new longer-term deposit rates that will have investors needing high yield taking notice. Their two year rate has risen +0.40% to 5.40%, their three year rate has risen +0.60% to 6.10%, and their five year rate has risen +0.35% to 6.85%. These new rates are for term deposits of $10,000 or more, with [...]

Court staff escalate industrial action

Public Service Assn says because genuine pay offer lacking, Ministry of Justice staff escalating industrial action in support of pay rise

Rodney Hide's other holiday perk

Act MP and "Perk-buster" Rodney Hide has repaid the $10,000 cost for a tax-payer funded private holiday he took with his girlfriend in Hawaii.

Dangers still Lurk

I have taken to walking the three kilometres or so from my home to my office in central Auckland. It is good exercise and gives me valuable distraction- free thinking time.

Air NZ takes the Mickey

"LA fares with nothing to Hide" featuring Rodney Hide in Mickey Mouse ears, and Hone Harawira "Sprung in Paris"

NorthTec students plan a Digital Stirfrya and other...

The Northland region will be treated to a feast of creative output from NorthTec students at exhibitions around the region in November and December.

General Debate 7 November 2009

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Hide refunds taxpayer for Hawaii jaunt

Rodney Hide, Act leader, pays back Ministerial Services for trip he took to Hawaii with girlfriend Louise Crome

Maori Party pondering Harawira's future

Hone Harawira's future with Maori Party being decided as the Te Tai Tokerau MP meets with party officials