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1. Auckland Council election progress results

12 October 2013 2:21pm | Auckland Council

Progress results for the Auckland Council elections show incumbent Mayor Len Brown has been re-elected for a second term and is currently 50,014 votes ahead of his nearest rival John Palino... More >>

2. Weather related disruption - Wellington Airport

14 October 2013 9:20am | Wellington Airport Limited

The high winds in Wellington this morning has meant all regional flights have been suspended until further notice. .. More >>

3. High winds in Wellington - plan for a safe journey home

14 October 2013 3:43pm | New Zealand Police

Wellington Police, the New Zealand Transport Agency and the Wellington City Council are warning the public to plan ahead for their journey home tonight. .. More >>

4. "Critics of Heke's burial need to be muzzled"

11 October 2013 10:26am | David Rankin

Ngapuhi spokesman David Rankin has lashed out against critics of plans to re-bury the remains of his ancestor - the nineteenth-century warrior chief Hone Heke - at the end of this month... More >>

5. Where to find Gisborne district election results

11 October 2013 3:44pm | Gisborne District Council

On Election Day, Saturday 12 October 2013 two sets of results will be released on Gisborne District Council's website www.gdc.govt.nz/election-results/. .. More >>

6. ASB Showgrounds to Host Auckland Eid Day 2013 - Eid Al Adha

04 October 2013 2:25pm | Auckland Eid Day

ASB Showgrounds, Auckland, New Zealand - Auckland Eid Day is proud to present Eid Al Adha, Muslims and members of the non-Muslim community are all invited to attend the joyous festival where the team of Auckland Eid Day is anticipating to welcome ..... More >>

7. Wellington - Rimutaka Hill

14 October 2013 11:42am | New Zealand Police

Because of the dangers posed to traffic and some wind related incidents already reported the decision has been made to close the Rimutaka Hill Road, SH2, until further notice .. More >>

8. Whananaki Death

14 October 2013 12:10pm | New Zealand Police

Northland Police have named the man who died at an incident at Whananaki on Friday October 11. .. More >>

9. Major step forward for Council building consent processes

08 October 2013 1:43pm | Christchurch City Council

Proposed changes to the structure of the Council's building control functions are designed to meet demand for building consents and see the Council regain and retain IANZ accreditation... More >>

10. New Plymouth Police charge two men with rape

14 October 2013 5:13pm | New Zealand Police

Two 18-year-old New Plymouth men have been arrested and charged with the rape of a 17-year-old woman that occurred on Friday 11 October, 2013. .. More >>

11. Superwoman to debut at Auckland Diwali Festival

17 September 2013 3:51pm | Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development

International blogger and YouTube sensation Superwoman (aka Lilly Singh) will bring her unique brand of cyber humour to the stage at this year's Auckland Diwali Festival - on 19 and 20 October... More >>

12. Christchurch East By Election Candidacy Announcement

14 October 2013 9:15am | Adam Holland

My name is Adam Holland. I ran in the Ikaroa-Rawhiti by election held on 29/6/13 and received 15 votes. I'd like to formerly announce that I've selected myself as an independent candidate for the 2013 Christchurch East by-election on a platform ..... More >>

13. Urban Design finalists can soon breathe easy

09 October 2013 4:01pm | Christchurch City Council

Kevin McCloud, popular host of the UK TV series Grand Designs, is coming to Christchurch for the announcement of the winner of Breathe - New Urban Village competition on 22 October... More >>

14. Nelson has a new Mayor

12 October 2013 2:23pm | Nelson City Council

Progress results put sitting Councillor Rachel Reese taking the seat with 1429 votes ahead of first term Mayor Aldo Miccio. .. More >>

15. Waikato District Health Board - Progress Result

14 October 2013 9:30am | Waikato District Health Board

The progress result for the election of seven members of the Waikato District Health Board held on Saturday 12th October is as follows. .. More >>

16. Whau ward result too close to call

14 October 2013 9:14am | Auckland Council

In the Auckland Council elections preliminary results released and posted on our website early this morning, Ross Clow is 48 votes ahead of Noelene Raffills for the Whau ward councillor position. The earlier progress result released yesterday at ..... More >>

17. Murder charge laid - Taupo

14 October 2013 10:02am | New Zealand Police

A fourth man has been charged in relation to the death of 19-year-old Wiremu Birch in Taupo on Friday. The 30-year-old man from Taupo was arrested in Taupo earlier today. He has been charged with murder and will appear at Rotorua District Court ..... More >>

18. Counter Spin - The People vs Joe Karam

14 October 2013 10:05am | Counterspin

The defamation trial of Joe Karam vs Parker and Purkiss to be held at the High Court in Auckland starts properly on 15 October 2013 with the first day, 14 October being closed from the media for the purpose of conducting pre-trial hearings... More >>

19. High Wind Gusts Causing Issues - Wairarapa region

14 October 2013 10:38am | New Zealand Police

Due to the high winds across the entire Wairarapa region Police are advising motorists to restrict their driving to that which is absolutely necessary. .. More >>

20. Guilty plea in LWR fraud

14 October 2013 11:43am | Serious Fraud Office

Kenneth James Anderson (66) has entered guilty pleas in the Christchurch District Court today to charges laid by the Serious Fraud Office (SFO). The charges arose out of the collapse of Canterbury clothing manufacturer, Lane Walker Rudkin Industries ..... More >>

21. Council "bent over backwards" for farmer fined $47,000

14 October 2013 1:49pm | Waikato Regional Council

A Te Awamutu farmer has received 10 convictions and been fined $47,000 for illegally discharging dairy effluent into the environment. The case, brought by Waikato Regional Council, concerned events between December 2011 and March 2012 at three farms near ..... More >>

22. National Spelling Bee Champion Crowned

13 October 2013 10:41am | New Zealand Spelling Bee

A stunned Nithya Narayanan of Lynfield College in Auckland has won the 2013 New Zealand Vegemite Spelling Bee title in Wellington today after several grueling hours of competing against 17 other contestants... More >>

23. Winds rip into rural Canterbury

14 October 2013 11:49am | Federated Farmers

After a rugged night of gale force winds, Federated Farmers is looking to ascertain the extent of wind related damage in rural Canterbury. .. More >>

24. Beyonce encourages fans to #BeyGood with Barnardos

14 October 2013 4:26pm | Barnardos

Barnardos New Zealand is partnering with BeyoncÃ©'s Mrs Carter Show World Tour and her global charity campaign #BeyGood. .. More >>

25. 10 years of supporting parents and babies!

07 October 2013 4:14pm | Space NZ Trust

SPACE celebrates its 10th anniversary this year and has planned a 'make-a-difference' campaign which will take place through a special week of SPACE sessions around the country from the 21st - 25th of October, where all SPACE parents and SPACE supporters ..... More >>

26. Five new faces for Northland Regional Council

14 October 2013 9:03am | Northland Regional Council

Dennis Bowman, Paul Dimery, Dover Samuels, Bill Shepherd and David Sinclair look set to be five new faces on a new-look nine-member Northland Regional Council after Saturday's election... More >>

27. Fleeing Driver Crashes - Whitby

14 October 2013 9:44am | New Zealand Police

At approximately 1408hrs Sunday 13 October a 25 year old male lost control of his motorcycle on James Cook Drive at the intersection of Shoal Place, Whitby while fleeing from Police. The male received serious injuries and was taken to Wellington Hospital. ..... More >>

28. Police interview 18-year old over alleged sexual assaults

14 October 2013 9:37am | New Zealand Police

Christchurch Police are this afternoon interviewing an 18-year old male in relation to two sexual assaults last night and this morning. Police have been investigating the reported sexual violation of a 17-year old female at around midnight last night... More >>

29. Suspicious Death: Whananaki North Road

11 October 2013 4:46pm | New Zealand Police

Called to a serious incident around 10am this morning. Whananaki North road. 30 mins north of Whangarei. Information on what occurred at the address was vague and police cordoned off the area. Police are speaking to one male from the address. A ..... More >>

30. Election results show support for smart, lowcarbon cities

14 October 2013 9:26am | Generation Zero

Youth organisation Generation Zero believes the local body election results show that kiwis back smart transport projects and liveable, low carbon cities all around New Zealand. .. More >>

31. North Star services about to go live with AT HOP

10 October 2013 3:36pm | Auckland Transport

Auckland Transport said today that the roll-out of AT HOP onto bus services will recommence on 13 October with North Star. The roll-out was briefly delayed due to an intermittent technical issue on tag off devices found on Birkenhead Transport ..... More >>

32. Successful prosecution of illegal garage conversions

11 October 2013 9:42am | Auckland Council

A significant success against illegally established rental housing was recently achieved by Auckland Council, with the successful prosecution of a city landlord operating substandard dwellings... More >>

33. Chamber comment on Tauranga City election result

13 October 2013 10:57am | Tauranga Chamber of Commerce

Tauranga Chamber of Commerce today congratulated the successful candidates in the 2013 Tauranga City Council elections. .. More >>

34. Weather conditions disrupting air travel today

14 October 2013 9:50am | Air New Zealand

Weather conditions have caused some disruption to flights in Wellington this morning and further disruptions are possible in other parts of the lower North and South Islands... More >>

35. RailCruiser Runs Napier-Gisborne Railway

18 September 2013 3:36pm | Rail Riders Ltd

The new railway based tourist activity of RailCruising came to the Gisborne Railway last Thursday with an exploratory test run undertaken by the Gisborne Vintage Railway in conjunction with the RailCruising company, Rail Riders Ltd... More >>

36. Blind people were denied right to voter information

11 October 2013 4:56pm | Association of Blind Citizens of New Zealand

Reports in the media say fewer people are voting in this year's local authority elections. That may be true, but blind people keen to vote, particularly in Auckland, say this year they were unable to get even basic information on candidates... More >>

37. Calling all deserving Wgtn kids: Fancy a new set of wheels?

04 October 2013 3:34pm | Variety - The Children's Charity

Variety- The Children's Charity is calling for nominations for Wellington kids to receive a brand-spanking new bike. 450 bikes will be given out as part of this year's Bikes for Kids tour. The tour will take place from November 4 - 9 and cover ..... More >>

38. Out in the Square Celebrates Marriage Equality

10 October 2013 2:40pm | Out in the Square

Out in the Square 2014 is gearing up to be one the best queer fairs Wellington has ever seen. Held on January 18th at Civic Square in central Wellington, the fair will be celebrating Marriage Equality with a free concert from one of New Zealand's ..... More >>

39. Serious Crash: Ashley River Bridge, SH 1

11 October 2013 4:47pm | New Zealand Police

Police wish to advise that State Highway 1 at the Ashley River Bridge is closed until further notice owing to a serious motor vehicle collision on the north side of the Ashley River Bridge... More >>

40. TÅ«hoe starts work on NZ's first 'Living Building'

04 December 2012 12:13pm | Tuhoe

TÅ«hoe starts work on New Zealand's first 'Living Building' Work began this month on New Zealand's first living building. .. More >>

41. Candidates for 2013 Gisborne District Council Elections

19 August 2013 5:40pm | Gisborne District Council

Nominations for the 2013 Gisborne District Council election have closed. Election day, for both Council and the Tairawhiti District Health Board, is on Saturday 12 October, 2013. .. More >>

42. Launching Grey Power Electricity

12 September 2013 10:00am | Grey Power Electricity

At last a win for the elderly in the highly competitive electricity retail market through the formation of Grey Power Electricity. .. More >>

43. Wellington mayoral candidate's sexism not first offence

18 September 2013 12:35pm | Stop Demand

Wellington mayoral hopeful, Councillor John Morrison, yesterday apologised for his quip at the opening of the Wellington Harbour City Rotary Club's art awards function two weeks ago that has since seen allegations of sexism levelled at him... More >>

44. Thank you Thames-Coromandel

13 October 2013 10:34am | Thames Coromandel District Council

I want to thank everyone for voting me in for a second term as Mayor of Thames-Coromandel and congratulate those who were elected or re-elected to Council or on Community Boards... More >>

45. Plan to Make a Comfortable Retirement Affordable for NZers

14 October 2013 10:30am | Financial Services Council

The Financial Services Council has developed a plan that makes KiwiSaver fair, accessible and affordable for everyone so that all New Zealand employees can have a comfortable retirement with savings that enable them to buy a second pension to have an income, ..... More >>

46. Iconic Wellington restaurant celebrates 22 years

14 October 2013 1:12pm | Boulcott Street Bistro

Iconic Wellington restaurant, Boulcott Street Bistro celebrates 22 years of hospitality this week. Making it one of Wellington's longest standing eating places... More >>

47. Auckland House Prices --- The Ongoing Saga

31 July 2013 2:09pm | Keith Rankin

Keith Rankin, 31 July 2013 Auckland's housing problem is not all that it seems. The price of housing - as opposed to the price of houses - is falling, not rising. Recent reports indicate a shortfall in demand for rental properties. ( Renting in ..... More >>

48. Historic Glenside Halfway House ready to roll

10 October 2013 2:13pm | Wellington City Council

The historic Halfway House in Glenside Reserve will be lifted off its foundations and moved to one side next week as restoration work on the more than 120-year-old building gets under way... More >>

49. Resource consents streamlined under new rules

10 October 2013 2:40pm | Christchurch City Council

Fewer residential properties will require Christchurch City Council and Environment Canterbury resource consent for their earthquake land repairs under new rules that come into effect today... More >>

50. Awards for the architecture of the Canterbury rebuild

10 October 2013 3:16pm | New Zealand Institute of Architects

Twenty-one projects, ranging from airport facilities to public swimming pools and from houses to shops and school buildings, have been recognised in the annual awards celebrating the best of Canterbury architecture... More >>

51. Body Found in Caravan in Cromwell provisionally named

11 October 2013 7:45pm | New Zealand Police

Central Otago Police say they now believe that the body found yesterday in a caravan at a Cromwell holiday park is likely to be that of missing Central Otago man Simon James Garrick... More >>

52. Frack democracy, let's drill!

13 October 2013 10:20am | Climate Justice Taranaki

"Taranaki residents are outraged at the Ministry for the Environment's (MfE) untimely consultation plans on the draft Guidelines for Local Government" says Emily Bailey from Climate Justice Taranaki. .. More >>

53. A windy and wet start to the week

14 October 2013 9:32am | MetService

Strengthening northwesterly winds are set to play a key part of the weather heading into the start of the week and a new school term. .. More >>

54. Goddess of Green celebrates Achievements of Bop Women

14 October 2013 11:56am | Look After Me

Best-selling author, broadcaster and businesswoman Wendyl 'Green Goddess' Nissen will set the scene as guest speaker at an evening to celebrate the achievements of four fabulous Bay of Plenty Women. The Zonta Women's Achievement Awards dinner, ..... More >>

55. Group Chief Financial Officer Appointed

14 October 2013 4:38pm | Dunedin City Council

The University of Otago's Director of Financial Services, Grant McKenzie, has been appointed as the Dunedin City Council's Group Chief Financial Officer (GCFO). .. More >>

56. Stephen Berry Standing for Mayor of Auckland

29 July 2013 9:27am | Stephen Berry

Stephen Berry Standing for Mayor of Auckland Affordable Auckland candidate for Waitemata & Gulf Stephen Berry is now also a candidate for Mayor of Auckland. "I've been waiting for a candidate with real policies that will promote affordable living ..... More >>

57. Hit and run update - Stonex Rd, Papatoetoe

11 September 2013 2:03pm | New Zealand Police

Counties Manukau Police are investigating a suspected hit and run incident in Papatoetoe. .. More >>

58. Parking mad at Wellington Airport - Sarah Free

07 October 2013 9:24am | Sarah Free

On Tuesday, I went to the airport to collect my aunt, visiting from Seattle in the US. I spent a totally frustrating (and dangerous) 10 minutes circling narrow laneways, fruitlessly looking for a car park, witnessing near collisions as cars tried to turn ..... More >>

59. Hastings has spoken - Yes to fluoride

12 October 2013 3:17pm | Hawkes Bay DHB

The Hastings community has spoken and it wants to keep fluoride in the Hastings water supply. .. More >>

60. Crash on SH2, Opotiki

13 October 2013 9:12am | New Zealand Police

The Police are in attendance at a crash on SH2, Opotiki involving two motor vehicles. The serious crash unit will be investigating the crash. Diversions are in place at SH2 and Toone Road onto Waiotahi Valley Road in both directions... More >>

61. Councillor Eagle re-elected on "people first" platform

13 October 2013 10:25am | Wellington Labour Party

Wellington City Councillor Paul Eagle says his campaign to put people first has resonated with residents in the Southern Ward who have voted him back for a second term. .. More >>

62. DHB Election brings living wage a step closer

14 October 2013 9:58am | David Choat

The DHB election has delivered a strong mandate for a living wage for all DHB funded workers, said Labour DHB Board member David Choat who was re-elected to the Board yesterday. .. More >>

63. Rural Women NZ members' success in local elections

14 October 2013 11:32am | Rural Women

Rural Women NZ members' success in local elections First time candidate Jacqui Church of Onewhero Rural Women has romped home in the 2013 local elections, polling in first place in the Awaroa ki Tuakau ward of the Waikato District Council, according to ..... More >>

64. Palmerston North City Council Election Results

09 October 2010 5:25pm | Palmerston North City Council

The following are progress results for the elections and polls held on 9 October 2010 for Palmerston North City Council. These results are based on the counting of approximately 98% of the returned voting papers. The progress results do not include ..... More >>

65. Students haul generator to raise funds for Nepal hospital

26 September 2013 3:15pm | University of Auckland

A group of University of Auckland students will be hauling a generator around Albert Park for 10 hours straight on Friday in a bid to raise funds to help a leprosy hospital near Kathmandu in Nepal... More >>

66. Something's cooking in Wanaka

10 October 2013 12:53pm | Lake Wanaka Wine and Food Festival

Premium Central Otago wine, master class demonstrations and gourmet dishes are all on the menu at this year's Lake Wanaka Wine and Food Festival during Willowridge Wanakafest this Labour Weekend (24 - 27 October)... More >>

67. Roxburgh Gorge Trail - The Experience

11 October 2013 12:32pm | Central Otago District Council

The Roxburgh Gorge Trail, one of the 'Great Rides' of the NgÄ Haerenga, New Zealand Cycle Trail, .. More >>

68. NZ Transport Agency - Auckland Motorways Bulletin

11 October 2013 12:36pm | NZTA

Â· Oteha Valley Road northbound on ramp, 14 October (approx 8:00p.m. to 5:00a.m.) .. More >>

69. Residents' Views Sought on Oil and Gas Exploration

11 October 2013 2:44pm | Dunedin City Council

Do you have a view on exploration for oil and gas off the Otago coast? The Petroleum Block Offer is the way the Government enables petroleum companies to bid for exploration rights to New Zealand's oil and gas resources... More >>

70. Popular warm home for sale

13 October 2013 10:54am | Beacon Pathway Inc

The popular High Performance Home at HIVE is being sold by Beacon Pathway on 30 October with an auction by Harcourts Holmwood Real Estate. The home has been visited by over 5000 people since it opened its doors to the public... More >>

71. Jenny Shipley Speech to Future of Super Conference

14 October 2013 10:26am | Financial Services Council

Time to Agree on New Policy to Provide Comfortable Retirement Incomes for New Zealanders. .. More >>

72. Peter Neilson Speech to Future of Super Conference

14 October 2013 10:35am | Financial Services Council

When we talked to stakeholders and politicians there was little challenge to the analysis, but there was concern about whether putting aside 10% of your income was realistic for many New Zealanders, particularly for those on more modest incomes... More >>

73. Strategy aims to unleash potential

14 October 2013 11:19am | Waikato Mayoral Forum

Waikato's economic story is largely one of "unrealised potential" which will require the region to leverage its geographic location, according to a major discussion paper released today... More >>

74. Wairarapa Police seeking witnesses to weekend assault

14 October 2013 11:30am | New Zealand Police

Wairarapa Police are seeking information about and any witnesses to a serious assault that occurred in Perry Street, Masterton, just after 5.30pm on Saturday 12 October 2013... More >>

75. Christchurch Diwali celebrates new beginnings

14 October 2013 12:12pm | Singapore Airlines Diwali

India comes to Christchurch on 26 October with a celebration of Diwali that is bursting with traditional culture, 100 years of Indian cinema and a pyrotechnic fireworks display surprise inspired by one of the subcontinent's most famous icons. .. More >>

76. Student designs for Hobsonville heritage gardens wow judges

14 October 2013 2:55pm | AVJennings

Winners of the Unitec Student Landscape Design Competition were announced at a prize-giving event at Hobsonville Point's Catalina CafÃ© last week, as part of the Auckland Heritage Festival... More >>

77. Kapiti Independent Newsbrief - Sunday 13 October 2013

14 October 2013 3:28pm | Kapiti Independent News

The Kapiti Coast woke this morning to find a revolution had taken place with the help of the District's 19,000-plus voters. Sitting Mayor Jenny Rowan has come only a distant third in the election results to her two top rivals -- Councillors Church ..... More >>

78. Quad biker injured in Akatarawa Valley

14 October 2013 3:38pm | Life Flight Trust

The Life Flight Trust's Westpac rescue helicopter was called at approximately 9.50 this morning to transport a man injured in a quad bike accident at the Upper Hutt end of the Akatarawa Valley... More >>

79. One month till Showtime

14 October 2013 4:23pm | Canterbury A and P Show

It is New Zealand's biggest and best Agricultural and Pastoral Show and its back to celebrate all things rural. With the countdown on for this year's Show, it's time for all Cantabrians to come together to celebrate all that is great about the ..... More >>

80. Police: Weather warning Rimutaka Hill

25 June 2007 1:47pm | New Zealand Police

Police would like to advise motorists intending to travel over the Rimutakas this evening, do so as soon as they can as the metservice is predicting snow later this afternoon/evening which could cause the road to be closed... More >>

81. Free e-waste recycling a first for Wellington

13 August 2013 10:07am | Wellington City Council

Thanks to a new partnership with e-recycler RemarkIT, Wellingtonians can now dispose of most e-waste for free at the Southern Landfill's recycling centre. .. More >>

82. Palmerston North Mayor And Council Election Candidates

16 August 2013 12:37pm | Palmerston North City Council

Nominations for the 2013 Local Government Elections for Palmerston North City Council closed at noon today. .. More >>

83. TV TakeBack Drop-off venue moving

04 September 2013 3:05pm | Palmerston North City Council

Palmerston North City Council has noticed a drop-off in the number of old television sets being delivered to the drop-off collection point at Arena ManawatÅ« so have decided to close it... More >>

84. International Musical Theatre School in Christchurch

10 September 2013 11:59am | Luke Di Somma

For two weeks in January next year, international musical theatre artists and students from around New Zealand will descend on Christchurch as they take part in the first ever "Christchurch International Musical Theatre Summer School" which takes ..... More >>

85. SH 2/Chester Road: High winds Truck Crash Road Blocked

11 September 2013 3:21pm | New Zealand Police

A second truck and trailer unit has been blown over just east of the Chester Road intersection on SH 2 at Clareville in Carterton District. .. More >>

86. KiwiRail celebrates the 150th anniversary of rail

27 September 2013 10:36am | KiwiRail

KiwiRail has launched a month-long nationwide celebration to mark the 150th anniversary of rail in New Zealand. To commemorate the occasion, a travelling exhibition showcasing rail in New Zealand will visit 12 locations around the country in September and October... More >>

87. Kiwi authors prominent in Kids' Top 50 books

03 October 2013 10:54am | Whitcoulls

New Zealand authors are grabbing the attention of our younger readers with three of the top 11 and 10 of the top 50 kids' books for 2013 written by Kiwis, one more than last year... More >>

88. Rotorua the laggard in Bay electorate Census 2013 outcome

09 October 2013 9:12am | Business Media Services

Newly released Census 2013 figures show Rotorua to be the laggard in population terms in the Bay of Plenty electorates. .. More >>

89. V Battle Carts Open Matamata postponed until Sunday

09 October 2013 4:54pm | 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 >>

90. Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan

09 October 2013 7:01pm | Auckland Council

Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan The Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan is now online, marking its official notification and the start of the formal submission phase, that will run until 28 February 2014 . The plan will ensure that Auckland can meet its ..... More >>

91. New worker accommodation to support Christchurch rebuild

10 October 2013 9:45am | Portacom

Portacom Building Solutions today announced it has secured a site to build and manage a 200-room accommodation village in Christchurch Central to provide much-needed support to workers rebuilding the devastated city centre... More >>

92. Round the Bays call for charity applications

10 October 2013 12:14pm | Round the Bays

Plans for the 2014 Ports of Auckland Round the Bays are well underway, and organisers are calling for applications from registered New Zealand charities that benefit children and young adults in Auckland to apply for funding from the Auckland event. .. More >>

93. Chch Southern Motorway lanes to close for sealing

11 October 2013 3:33pm | New Zealand Transport Authority

Christchurch's Southern Motorway, from Curletts Road to Springs Road, will be reduced to single-lane traffic in one direction at various times next week for the application of the second coat of chip seal... More >>

94. Spirit of Queenstown's maiden voyage to rock Lake Wakatipu

11 October 2013 5:12pm | Southern Discoveries

The multi-million dollar catamaran, Spirit of Queenstown, will make her maiden voyage this month as part of the annual Queenstown Jazz and Blues Festival. .. More >>

95. Strong fluoride support from affected Waikato residents

12 October 2013 2:13pm | Waikato District Health Board

Seventy six per cent of Waikato district ratepayers who receive their water from Hamilton city have said they want the water supply to be flouridated. .. More >>

96. Roskill Community Voice humbled by historic result

14 October 2013 8:58am | Roskill Community Voice

"The Roskill Community Voice (RCV) team is humbled by this weekend's election result which has seen RCV win four of six positions on the Puketapapa Local Board. The mandate that we have received from the community is a clear one, and we are honoured ..... More >>