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Auckland News Woman killed in Christchurch house fire 08/02/2012 at 08:27:14 - An elderly woman has died in a house fire in Christchurch. A fire service spokesman said they were called to a house fire on the corner of Stourbridge St and Lyttelton St, in Spreydon, at ... Sonny Bill involved in weigh-in scuffle 08/02/2012 at 08:27:14 - The weigh-in for World Cup winner Sonny Bill Williams' upcoming fight against American Clarence Tillman was marred by a brawl between the two boxers on Tuesday. Tillman reacted negatively to ... Questions And Answers Feb 7 08/02/2012 at 08:27:14 - Tuesday, 7 February 2012, 7:44 pm Press Release: ParliamentToday.co.nz (uncorrected transcript—subject to correction and further ... Alleged Frankton murderer appears in court 08/02/2012 at 08:27:14 - The man charged with the murder of a Hamilton man has been remanded in custody after appearing in court today.Police were called to a block of flats in Frankton yesterday afternoon after reports of . ... Daniel Radcliffe 'scared' of Woman script 08/02/2012 at 08:27:14 - Daniel Radcliffe was scared when he first read the script for 'The Woman in Black, which was a good indicator to him the audience would be frightened while ...	The Newzealand Herald Anger at 'Maori holocaust' comment 08/02/2012 at 06:27:16 - A Maori academic has been slammed for saying that the colonisation of New Zealand resulted in a holocaust for his people.Keri Opai, a Taranaki-based language teacher, told a Radio New Zealand discussi ... Divided Auckland: One path to owning home gone forever 08/02/2012 at 06:27:16 - As Georgina Kupa tells it, it was no accident that the proportion of Aucklanders owning their own homes peaked in 1986 - the last year that families could cash in the future value of their family bene ... Breakfast success up to Henry 08/02/2012 at 06:27:16 - Controversial broadcaster Paul Henry says he doesn't mind if viewers of his new show on Australian television don't like him - as long as they are entertained.Australian media have put the chances of ... If a money offer is too good to be true... 08/02/2012 at 06:27:16 - When Rotorua's Rongo Tahata was told he was entitled to an inheritance worth millions of dollars he knew it was too good to be true, but he was worried others might not.Mr Tahata recently received a l ... Whanau Ora wasting millions, says Peters 08/02/2012 at 06:27:16 - More than $5 million in taxpayer money was "wasted" paying for Maori family reunions under the Maori Party's controversial flagship Whanau Ora programme last year, New Zealand First leader Winston Pet ...	Dominion Post Intruder may have stalked teenager 08/02/2012 at 06:27:14 - A teenager fears she has been stalked after being indecently assaulted as she slept next to her boyfriend in her unlocked Whitby flat. Woman sexually assaulted as she slept Today at 15:46:43 - A woman was sexually assaulted by an intruder as she lay in bed asleep with her boyfriend in Whitby. Misfire for daily deal website Today at 15:46:43 - Bargain hunters excited at the prospect of half-price petrol were left disappointed over the weekend after the shaky launch of a new daily deal site. Worker uses cricket stump to fend off robber Today at 15:46:43 - A Wellington shop attendant used a cricket stump to fend off a barefooted, knife-wielding robber. Sevens goldmine for Wellington pubs Today at 13:26:44 - Wellington Sevens revellers brought the party to the capital's bars and restaurants, while the combination of the rugby tournament and Waitangi Day made it a better Sevens weekend than usual for some ... Moves to ensure Waitangi, Anzac days off Today at 13:26:44 - A proposed law to shift Waitangi Day and Anzac Day to Mondays when they fall on weekends is being considered.
Stuff Dad played video games while child tortured 08/02/2012 at 05:26:34 - A man who played video games while his partner tortured their young daughter has been jailed, drawing to a close a horrific tale of abuse and violence. Intruder may have stalked teenager 08/02/2012 at 05:26:34 - A teenager fears she has been stalked after being indecently assaulted as she slept next to her boyfriend in her unlocked Whitby flat. Critics dispute Family First findings on day care 08/02/2012 at 05:06:58 - Conservative lobby group Family First is using a report from a controversial academic to claim day care is detrimental to children. Coast plan 'lacks safeguards' for oil prospecting 08/02/2012 at 05:06:58 - As one of the world's largest oil companies explores the Gisborne coast for oil, a new study has revealed the local council needs to do more to protect its marine environment. Diver's close encounter with great white 08/02/2012 at 05:06:58 - A diver appears to have had a near miss off Stewart Island after a great white shark got into the cage she was in.	Scoop Freephone number to empower consumers Today at 18:26:36 - Consumer Affairs Minister Chris Tremain says a new freephone number will help empower and protect consumers from being preyed on by unscrupulous loan companies. Mana: Time to Walk the Talk Today at 18:26:36 - “Last month I exposed the fact that the National Party was planning to remove a Treaty protection clause (Section 9) from the State Owned Enterprises Act so they could sell off four electricity compan ... Illegal laser use endangers pilots and travellers Today at 18:26:36 - The unlawful targeting of aircraft by reckless laser users is endangering the safety of both pilots and travellers, says Labour’s Transport Safety spokesperson Iain Lees-Galloway. Pike River Royal Commission reporting date extended Today at 18:26:36 - On Cabinet’s advice, the Governor-General has extended the reporting date for the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Pike River mine tragedy to 28 September 2012, Attorney-General Christopher Finlay ... MP aims to include treaty into oath Today at 18:26:36 - Maori Party MP, Te Ururoa Flavell, is proud that the first bill the Maori Party has submitted in the 50th Parliament was the Oaths and Declarations (Upholding the Treaty of Waitangi) Amendment Bill.	Sunday Star Times Police training freeze puts recruits on hold Today at 15:46:43 - Police spent more than $1million on advertising for new recruits, only to put successful applicants on a long waiting list and defer a training intake. Kiwi puts pressure on euro tourists Today at 09:06:43 - A high kiwi dollar against the euro is hurting the tourism industry as the cost of visiting soars for Europeans. Porn wrangle with Dotcom Today at 08:46:23 - A wealthy Californian pornographer who sued Kim Dotcom for infringing copyright on thousands of nude images says he is delighted the FBI and New Zealand police have smashed Dotcom's Megaupload file-sh ... Pike boss consults on safety Today at 08:46:23 - The former mines boss charged over alleged failings leading up to the deaths of the Pike River 29 has founded a new business which consults on issues such as mine safety. Australian criminals sneaking into NZ Today at 08:46:23 - Australian drug addicts, rapists and violent offenders have slipped through New Zealand borders to continue committing crimes despite previous convictions in their home country.
The National Business Review Council quake efforts uneven Today at 14:26:34 - Sixteen months after Canterbury’s September 2010 earthquake Christchurch City Council is trying to streamline resource consents. read more Employment climbs, wage pressures rise Today at 12:46:34 - Pay rose 2% overall for the 2011 year, with a 0.6% increase in the last three months. read more Confidence in economy up slightly Today at 12:46:34 - The result is the second improvement in a row and is in line with some generally improving indicators offshore, the bank said. read more Superbowl 2012: the 10 best ads (VIDEO) 06/02/2012 at 14:46:24 - As ever, the keenest competition around America's top sporting event is during the commercial breaks. This year, social media tie-ins are big. read more Crafar farm Chinese sale breaches NZ law, court told 03/02/2012 at 15:47:36 - UPDATED: Sir Michael Fay's lawyers say Shanghai Pengxin lacks the farming acumen required by New Zealand law. read more PM pushes ahead with China strategy 03/02/2012 at 14:06:53 - John Key says target of $20 billion bilateral trade with China by 2015 is on track. read more	The Gisborne Herald Jody F stranding shocked and entertained in equal measure 05/02/2012 at 20:26:35 - Ten years ago a nondescript Korean log vessel brought Gisborne to the attention of the world’s media, and kept residents enthralled for 18 days... Is the full restoration of the Cenotaph a priority for you? 05/02/2012 at 20:26:35 - Councillors have decided on a repair job for the Cenotaph rather than a full restoration — which they have put in the 10-year plan — because of other... Get off the grass, David — China sees us as a land of milk and honey 05/02/2012 at 20:26:35 - Labour leader David Shearer has weighed into the foreign ownership debate, saying the $200 million bid by a Chinese company to buy the 16 Crafar... National debate over farm sales in need of more consistency 05/02/2012 at 20:26:35 - Good on Russel “Gimmie my flag back” Norman for opposing the sale of farmland to one of the world’s most celebrated movie directors... At the going down of the sun, we will remember them — won’t we? 05/02/2012 at 20:26:35 - At the end of a long, circuitous debate, the “Yes” in favour of a $240,000, insurance-paid repair job for Gisborne’s iconic Cenotaph was a...	Scene Cardrona goes offshore 02/02/2012 at 18:26:54 - Cardrona goes offshore Bunker boss gets courtyard curfew lifted 02/02/2012 at 18:26:54 - Bunker boss gets courtyard curfew lifted Paradise now a player 02/02/2012 at 18:26:54 - Paradise now a player Skiing all gay long 02/02/2012 at 10:06:43 - Skiing all gay long Moving mountains 02/02/2012 at 10:06:43 - Moving mountains It’s business time 01/02/2012 at 19:26:46 - It’s business time Cab companies fight turf war 01/02/2012 at 19:26:46 - Cab companies fight turf war Social club founder sells share 01/02/2012 at 19:26:46 - Social club founder sells share Airport’s new boss keen on growth curve 01/02/2012 at 19:26:46 - Airport’s new boss keen on growth curve