Latest Strange and Bizarre Headlines
Wooly Riot's First Public Yarn Bombing
Tue, 21 May 2013 15:38:17 +1200 | Wooly Riot
Wooly Riot, Palmerston North's homegrown yarn-bombing group, would like to draw your attention to its first PUBLIC yarn bombing on Saturday, 8 June from 10am to 4 pm on Coleman Mall.More >>
Motorists switched on for darker nights on the roads
Mon, 20 May 2013 16:22:51 +1200 | Motor Trade Association
As the shorter days of winter approach, the Motor Trade Association (MTA) says the majority of drivers are using their headlights appropriately – although a number are placing themselves, and other road-users, at risk.More >>
Charity treachery sells out State Housing tenants
Fri, 17 May 2013 16:52:12 +1200 | Housing Lobby
17 May 2013 Press Release Sue Henry Spokesperson Housing Lobby: "Charity treachery sells out State Housing tenants." More >>
Gruesome Video of Abuses by Syrian Rebels Hits Internet
Wed, 15 May 2013 16:59:37 +1200 | UN News
An internet video purportedly showing a Syrian rebel mutilating the heart of a Government solider is a “truly atrocious act” which should be investigated as a potential war crime, the United Nations human rights chief said today, urging the armed opposition ...More >>
Martin Doyle Cartoon: Put your house on it
Wed, 15 May 2013 12:45:03 +1200 | Martin Doyle
Encouraging gambling is itself a kind of gamble. But then again the Convention Centre is a tempting payout. More >>
Doctor Who celebrates 50th anniversary down under
Tue, 14 May 2013 16:44:44 +1200 | Vivid Sydney
The 50th anniversary of the legendary BBC television programme Doctor Who will be celebrated in spectacular style during Vivid Sydney. Kiwi fans who can’t be there on the night will be able to watch special screenings at many local cinemas.More >>
NZ writers have interest in release of Dan Brown's 'Inferno'
Tue, 14 May 2013 10:00:30 +1200 | Sterling Gate Books
With today's release of bestselling author Dan Brown’s latest novel Inferno , New Zealand father-and-son writing team Lance and James Morcan are resigned to one of their books being bumped from third place in the popularity stakes on a major international ...More >>
LIC handling ‘small cow’ issue well
Mon, 13 May 2013 15:46:31 +1200 | Federated Farmers
Having met with Livestock Improvement Corporation (LIC) in recent weeks, Federated Farmers is happy with the briefing it has received from LIC on the isolation of a gene responsible for small dairy cows.More >>
Ministers welcome ‘Yeah Nah’ campaign
Mon, 13 May 2013 11:43:43 +1200 | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Ministers Jo Goodhew and Peter Dunne are welcoming the Health Promotion Agency’s (HPA) new campaign aimed at supporting New Zealanders who want to ‘Ease up on the drink’. More >>
NZ Press Council Ruling Against North and South Magazine
Mon, 13 May 2013 11:05:24 +1200 | New Zealand Council of Homeopaths
In July 2012 the New Zealand magazine North and South ran a feature on alternative medicine which contained an article on homeopathy titled “ Homeopathy – Trick or Treatment” . The article contained the statements : “ homeopathic remedies ...More >>
Peter Goodfellow acknowledges Aaron Gilmore’s contribution
Mon, 13 May 2013 09:23:23 +1200 | New Zealand National Party
National Party President Peter Goodfellow thanks Aaron Gilmore for his contribution over two terms of Parliament and acknowledges him for putting his loyalty to the Party first by announcing his intention to resign as an MP today.More >>
Don’t panic over smoking sewers
Fri, 10 May 2013 17:05:07 +1200 | Gisborne District Council
If you see smoke escaping from a manhole or vents on the roof of buildings in the central business district (CBD) over the next few days it is probably a good thing. More >>
Gun parts imported to build submachine gun
Fri, 10 May 2013 16:37:34 +1200 | New Zealand Customs Service
A 55 year old unemployed Christchurch man, Christopher Robin Horgan, was today sentenced for importing firearms parts for a military-style submachine gun. He has been fined $1000 and the firearms parts will be destroyed.More >>
‘The X Factor NZ’ Live Shows Are Coming
Fri, 10 May 2013 16:03:49 +1200 | Mediaworks
The wait is almost over! Tickets to the first LIVE shows of hit series The X Factor NZ will be released after THIS Monday night’s episode (approximately 8.30pm, Monday 13 May).More >>
MBIE Releases Aaron Gilmore Emails – Text Version
Fri, 10 May 2013 15:37:31 +1200 | The Scoop Team
The Ministry Of Business Innovation and Employment has released details of a 2012 email exchange [PDF] involving Aaron Gilmore, who was working for the Ministry as a senior policy analyst.More >>
Conservative Party's New CEO Christine Rankin
Fri, 10 May 2013 12:49:37 +1200 | Conservative Party
I am so delighted to be here at headquarters as the Chief Executive of The Conservative Party.More >>
Close call for Customs officer; stun gun man fined
Thu, 9 May 2013 17:19:12 +1200 | New Zealand Customs Service
A Customs officer was almost stunned, literally, when an illegal stun gun disguised as a torch discharged during a baggage search. The traveller was prosecuted and has been fined $400.More >>
Vitafresh ‘Hits the Spot’ This Winter
Tue, 7 May 2013 17:02:20 +1200 | Hansells
The popular Vitafresh product range will really ‘hit the spot’ this winter, with more Vitamin C and less sugar than orange juice! More >>
NZ Musician Touring Salons To Help Women with Cancer
Tue, 7 May 2013 15:42:38 +1200 | Salon Finder
Well, for NZ singer-songwriter Chris Sanders, he is about to embark on what could be called the world’s most unique music tour ever. A tour of salons, and it’s all in the name of a good cause, women’s cancer support network ‘Look Good, Feel ...More >>
WW1 Centenary Remembrance - Living Floral Carpets
Tue, 7 May 2013 15:38:22 +1200 | Whangarei Art Museum
The Whangarei Art Museum is delighted to announce The Lottery World War One Commemorations Environment & Heritage Board have approved and application by the art museum to create five living floral commemorative carpets next year as part of official WW100 national ...More >>
News Alerts
RSS
