Resurfacing works to start this Saturday at 15th Avenue

Scoop - Wednesday 19th June, 2013

Drivers who normally use 15th Avenue/ State highway 2A are advised to use alternative roads or expect some delays as road repairs will be undertaken from this Saturday (22 June) over the next couple of weeks, says the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA).The agency says resurfacing repairs are required along 15th Avenue from Cameron Road lights, towards Fraser Street intersection to ensure the road ...

England set up all-British final

Planet Rugby - Wednesday 19th June, 2013

England secured their place in the IRB Junior World Championship final after claiming a thrilling 33-21 semi-final victory over New Zealand in France on Tuesday. The win sets up an all-British final against Wales, who had earlier beaten defending champions South Africa 18-17 in their semi-final.Four-times champions New Zealand started the game well with an early try from hooker Epalahame ...

Man sacked for squirting high-pressure hose at colleagues face

New Zealand Herald - Wednesday 19th June, 2013

A meat worker sacked for squirting a colleague in the face with a high-pressure hot water hose has failed in his bid to get his job back. James MacDonald had sought reinstatement to his job as a boner/trimmer with Lean Meats Oamaru Limited, remunerations for lost wages and compensation after being dismissed in March 2012. In its decision, released today, the Employment Relations Authority ...

Armed robbery accused freed on bail

New Zealand Herald - Wednesday 19th June, 2013

Lenz Superette. Photo / Bay of Plenty Times A Tauranga man who has admitted holding up the Lenz Superette with a small pistol and his face disguised by a balaclava has been freed on bail pending sentencing. Welder Brett Robert Heginbotham, 28, of Bethlehem, pleaded guilty to a charge of aggravated robbery in Tauranga District Court today. Heginbotham entered the dairy just before ...

United Future Electoral Commission changes rules over physical proof

New Zealand Herald - Wednesday 19th June, 2013

Peter Dunne. Photo / Mark Mitchell The Electoral Commission has changed its rules meaning United Future will not have to provide original signed application forms to prove it has more than 500 members. The commission decided it will now accept signed and dated forms submitted to the party electronically. The party is in the process of collecting those forms and sending them to the ...

Stolen ute discovered on fire

New Zealand Herald - Wednesday 19th June, 2013

The stolen ute rolled and caught fire near Mamaku. Photo / Stephen Parker Rotorua police scoured Mamaku scrub for an injured driver after a burning Toyota Hilux was spotted by a passing logging truck driver. The ute was empty and there was a small fire, which the driver extinguished. It reignited and required firefighters from Rotorua Fire Brigade to bring under control. Volunteer crews from ...

Protection order breached Police

New Zealand Herald - Wednesday 19th June, 2013

Mother-of-two Gail Bower's body was found in the backyard of her Havelock North home. Photo / Warren Buckland A man accused of stabbing to death his former partner in Havelock North earlier this month was allegedly breaching a protection order when police say he went to her home and murdered her. Raymond Shane Christison, 48, was found by police with cuts to his throat and wrists after he ...

School counsellors lose compo bid after suicides left them with stress disorders

New Zealand Herald - Wednesday 19th June, 2013

A married pair of counsellors at Melville High School claimed they developed PTSD after a series of student suicides and allege that the school failed to provide a safe workplace. Photo / Thinkstock A married pair of school counsellors who developed post-traumatic stress disorder after a cluster of student suicides at a Hamilton school have lost their bid for compensation. Ron and Kath ...

Paris Jackson allegedly attempted suicide after learning that she and her older brother have different fathers.

NZ City - Wednesday 19th June, 2013

The aspiring actress, the daughter of the late Michael Jackson, reportedly plunged into depression after discovering that her brother, Prince Michael, 16, is not her full biological ...

Woman knocked out during invasion

NZ City - Wednesday 19th June, 2013

A woman has been knocked unconscious during a home invasion on a rural property in Bay of Plenty.The woman was assaulted when she went to investigate two offenders who broke into the home on the rural property on Wairoa Road, Tauranga at about 1am on Wednesday.She was taken to hospital and treated for minor injuries and has since been released.Police are urging anyone with information about the ...

Former prison tutor awarded $20k

NZ City - Wednesday 19th June, 2013

A woman who lost her job as a tutor in a prison after she sent an inmate a postcard has been awarded more than $20,000 in lost wages and compensation.In a decision released on Wednesday, the Employment Relations Authority ordered Workforce Development Ltd to pay its former employee Lynda Hill more than $11,000 in lost wages and $8000 in compensation after she was dismissed in December 2011.Ms ...

Kim Kardashian and Kanye Wests daughter is a miracle addition to their family.

NZ City - Wednesday 19th June, 2013

Writing on Twitter on Sunday (16.06.13), Khloe said: "I can not even begin 2 describe the miracle that is now apart of our family. Mommy/baby are healthy & resting. We appreciate all of the love."She added: "More info will come when the time is right! Thank you all for understanding! We love you all dearly! Overwhelmed with love right now."The messages were retweeted by ...

Labour’s String Pulling Won’t Fool Anyone

Scoop - Wednesday 19th June, 2013

Dalziel To Stand For Christchurch Mayor: Labour's Loss Will Be Christchurch's Gain The Labour Leader David Shearer says Lianne Dalziel is an outstanding candidate for the Christchurch mayoralty, and Labour's loss is the city's ...

Bridges Plenary Session International Labour Conference

Scoop - Wednesday 19th June, 2013

Tena koutou, Tena koutou katoa (Greetings to you, greetings to you all).Mr President, fellow delegates. I'm very pleased to be able to address this plenary session on behalf of the New Zealand Government.Sustainable development, employment, social protection, and social dialogue are all central to this Conference's objective of "Building a Future with Decent Work". New ...

May take an elephant before risk taken seriously

Scoop - Wednesday 19th June, 2013

That the Ministry of Primary Industries is sending a senior official to South East Asia following the discovery of an animal limb in imported stock feed is less than reassuring, Labour's Primary Industries spokesperson Damien O'Connor says.Reports released today reveal that part of an animal leg was found by a Bay Of Plenty farmer in palm kernel expeller (PKE), brought in from ...

Motorcycle Safety Advisory Council Chair appointed

Scoop - Wednesday 19th June, 2013

Motorcycle Safety Advisory Council Chair appointed ACC Minister Judith Collins has announced Mr Mark Gilbert as Chair of the Motorcycle Safety Advisory Council (MSAC). The MSAC advises ACC, on behalf of motorcyclists, how to invest funds collected through the Motorcycle Safety Levy, paid as part of the motorcycle relicensing process. "I congratulate Mr Gilbert on his appointment. Mr ...

COWs boosting patient safety

Scoop - Wednesday 19th June, 2013

COWs boosting patient safety Doctors and nurses are using a COW (computer on wheels) to make medicines safer for patients.Health Minister Tony Ryall visited North Shore Hospital yesterday to see first-hand how hospital doctors and nurses prescribe and administer medication electronically using mobile computers."Electronic prescribing eliminates the risk of errors such as typing in ...

Coordinated winter resilience programme rolled out

Scoop - Wednesday 19th June, 2013

Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says a group of companies and agencies involved in the recovery have combined to share knowledge and create a winter resilience campaign, ensuring all parties know what each is doing and promising to refer those who need help on to their partners as required.In a first step, major construction companies have volunteered staff to ...

Court of Appeal Judge appointed

Scoop - Wednesday 19th June, 2013

Court of Appeal Judge appointed Justice Forrest Miller has been appointed a Judge of the Court of Appeal, Attorney General Christopher Finlayson announced today.Justice Miller graduated LLB (Hons) from Otago University in 1981 and LLM from the University of Toronto in 1997. Initially he worked for the Alexandra firm Bodkins Solicitors and in 1984 moved to Wellington and commenced practice ...

Ranger returns from US fact finding mission

Scoop - Wednesday 19th June, 2013

Otago Fish & Game Ranger Steve Dixon has just returned from a month long trip to America; visiting trout hatcheries and observing angler education programmes, along with attending kids and family fishing festivals.Dixon was the recipient of the 2013 Fish & Game New Zealand staff travel scholarship, and spent the four weeks in Missouri and Massachusetts researching programmes which ...

First the Rain Then the Snow

Scoop - Wednesday 19th June, 2013

Dunedin (Wednesday, 19 June 2013) - It looks like a week of wild weather.With snow forecast for some areas later today and tomorrow, the Dunedin City Council is reminding people to be particularly careful when driving, cycling or walking to work or school.For the most up-to-date information on local road conditions ...

Conviction for near miss with container ship

Scoop - Wednesday 19th June, 2013

19 June 2013 Conviction for near miss with container ship A near miss at sea has resulted in a commercial fisherman being found guilty in the Napier District Court today of the unsafe operation of a ship on 15 February 2012. Robert Greathead was convicted and sentenced to 100 hours community service after a 2 day defended hearing.Hawke's Bay Regional Council is responsible for ...