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English marks NZ Super Fund’s 10th anniversary
Wed, 16 Oct 2013 17:15:40 +1300 | New Zealand Government
Finance Minister Bill English today congratulated the New Zealand Superannuation Fund on achieving its tenth anniversary, and having built a world-class sovereign wealth fund in that time.More >>
Vehicle fire near Brynderwyn summit - lane blocked
Wed, 16 Oct 2013 16:14:36 +1300 | New Zealand Police
Police and Fire are attending an incident on SH1 near the summit of the Brynderwyn's. A vehicle towing a caravan is on fire. Both lanes of the Road are currently blocked and there are large delays to the traffic.More >>
Martin Doyle cartoon: Shagpile in the Mayor's Limo
Wed, 16 Oct 2013 15:26:06 +1300 | Martin Doyle
Attention all Prudes! A right royal bit of rumpy-pumpy in the Queen City. More >>
Follow Your Desire: Baileys unveils a stunning new look
Wed, 16 Oct 2013 13:34:02 +1300 | Baileys
She’s tall, slim and stylish; modern, savvy and spirited. With a longer neck, slender shoulders and looking spectacular in glossy black and gold – she’ll certainly catch your eye. Alluring, with a feminine sense of style, and most of all, utterly ...More >>
Party in Pink Zumbathon for Breast Cancer
Tue, 15 Oct 2013 15:47:32 +1300 | Zumba
Global fitness leader Zumba is encouraging local Auckland residents to “Party, Prevent and Prevail” this October by joining a “Party in Pink” Zumbathon event. This initiative, called “Party in Pink”, raises money toward via the Zumba Global ...More >>
Worlds Best Beer Trip Finalist
Mon, 14 Oct 2013 17:19:18 +1300 | Nikki Styles
Wellington’s Nikki Styles has been selected in the top six of an international competition to go on an all expenses paid beer trip around the world. More >>
The 2013 Pacific Beer Expo
Mon, 14 Oct 2013 15:38:21 +1300 | Pacific Beer Expo
Outstanding craft beers from five Pacific nations will help make the Third Pacific Beer Expo on October 27 the highlight of 2013 for New Zealand’s most demanding consumers of beer.More >>
Historic Tall Ships Festival set for 'City of Sails'
Fri, 11 Oct 2013 17:29:30 +1300 | Tourism New Zealand
With a vast harbour, rich marine heritage and a thriving maritime industry, Auckland is known to be at the forefront of boating technology - but New Zealand’s ‘City of Sails’ is set to turn back the clock when some of the world’s most historic ...More >>
‘For Sale’ Signs Go up at The Block NZ Homes
Thu, 10 Oct 2013 16:15:39 +1300 | Mediaworks
The houses made famous by the second series of hit TV3 show The Block NZ are on the market! More >>
Diesel Spill: Last Drop-Off Laundry ServicePickup 10am Fri
Thu, 10 Oct 2013 16:01:52 +1300 | Ruapehu District Council
Ruapehu District Council (RDC) has reviewed the future of the drop-off emergency laundry service being operated from Council’s Seddon St office. More >>
Judge eats humble pie as underdog takes top spot
Thu, 10 Oct 2013 15:19:14 +1300 | Home Business NZ
At least one judge of The David Awards is eating humble pie this year, after a business previously deemed an unlikely top contender took out the Supreme Award in this year’s event.More >>
Public to decide adventures of urban explorers
Wed, 9 Oct 2013 17:23:29 +1300 | Tourism Victoria
Tourism Victoria today launched a world-first tourism initiative – the Melbourne Remote Control Tourist – an innovative concept allowing would-be visitors to explore and experience Melbourne virtually by directing real people on adventures in and ...More >>
V Battle Carts Open Matamata postponed until Sunday
Wed, 9 Oct 2013 16:54:17 +1300 | V Battle Carts Open
Excited about taking a spin in the V Battle Carts in Matamata this weekend? Well the suspense is about to get even more intense because the event has been postponed until Sunday due to inclement weather. More >>
One Direction arrival and departure
Wed, 9 Oct 2013 16:23:36 +1300 | Auckland International Airport
Simon Lambourne, Auckland Airport’s Corporate Affairs Manager, says “Auckland Airport would like to advise fans that 1D will not be making a public appearance when arriving and departing the airport, and we discourage the fans from coming to ...More >>
Sonny Bill Williams Added to Kiwis Squad
Wed, 9 Oct 2013 15:28:39 +1300 | NZRL
Sonny Bill Williams has been added to the Kiwis squad for the Rugby League World Cup. Williams signalled yesterday to the Kiwis coach Stephen Kearney that he had reconsidered his position of not being available for the tournament. Teams have the ...More >>
World’s Most Expensive Rum Soon to Be Available in NZ
Tue, 8 Oct 2013 17:07:48 +1300 | Angostura
Angostura has created the world’s most expensive blend of rum, Legacy by Angostura . One bottle of the luxury blend will go on sale in New Zealand in November. With only twenty 500ml bespoke decanters available worldwide, the bottle is expected to ...More >>
Police arrest woman after house fire
Tue, 8 Oct 2013 15:42:25 +1300 | New Zealand Police
Levin Police have arrested a 40-year-old woman at her Hokio Beach property this morning after she tried to avoid arrest and then set her house on fire. More >>
Saudi Arabian Women Driving Cars Won't Damage Their Ovaries
Mon, 7 Oct 2013 12:19:26 +1300 | Richard S. Ehrlich
Saudi Arabian women scored a hilarious boost to their campaign for the right to drive when an Islamist cleric became an international laughingstock for insisting ovaries suffer damage if women hold a steering wheel because it "pushes the pelvis upwards."More >>
Wanted: eagle-eyed volunteer crime-fighters
Fri, 4 Oct 2013 16:34:04 +1300 | Wellington City Council
Wellington Police and Wellington City Council are looking for about 20 volunteers to monitor the CCTV cameras installed around the central city to prevent crime. More >>
Wairarapa to host first North Island release of dung beetles
Fri, 4 Oct 2013 15:54:05 +1300 | Greater Wellington Regional Council
A South Wairarapa organic dairy farm will make farming history when it becomes the first in the North Island to release dung beetles into the environment to help improve soil health and pasture productivity.More >>
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