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For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page Auckland News.Net http://www.aucklandnews.net/ en-us Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:49:09 -0400 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:49:09 -0400 30 The city of Christchurch in New Zealand has been rocked by a powerful aftershock, stemming from a major quake which hit on Saturday. http://www.aucklandnews.net/story/682546 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 10:43:28 -0400 Auckland News.Net http://www.aucklandnews.net/story/682546 Slamming all rumours of Kate Moss' break-up with Topshop, the supermodel cum fashion designer has confirmed her continuing partnership with the fashion retailing brand. http://www.aucklandnews.net/story/682422 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 07:10:05 -0400 ANI http://www.aucklandnews.net/story/682422 JRR Tolkein's 'Lord of the Rings' trilogy has lost its top spot on the latest list of Whitcoulls Top 100 books, dethroned by Larsson's Millenium trilogy. http://www.aucklandnews.net/story/682405 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 06:40:05 -0400 ANI http://www.aucklandnews.net/story/682405 British Actress Gemma Arterton has been named woman of the year at the GQ Men of the Year Awards, which was held at the Royal Opera House in London. http://www.aucklandnews.net/story/682380 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 06:20:06 -0400 ANI http://www.aucklandnews.net/story/682380 India were blanked 0-3 by New Zealand in their last pool match in the women's World Cup hockey at the Jockey Club here. http://www.aucklandnews.net/story/682431 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 07:20:02 -0400 IANS http://www.aucklandnews.net/story/682431 The New Zealand dollar gained strength overnight after risk appetite made a slight comeback as fears about the strength of European banks eased. Westpac senior currency strategist Imre Speizer sa... http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487749&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:17:51 -0400 Stuff http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487749&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 LATEST: Canterbury has been hit with the first job losses as a result of Saturday's devastating quake, with 86 workers losing their jobs at Kaiapoi's New World supermarket. The supermarket, which... http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487758&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:17:47 -0400 Stuff http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487758&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Other ways to make healthy food cheaper need to be found after a bid to remove GST from those products failed, health lobbyists say. Maori Party MP Rahui Katene's member's bill to remove GST from... http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487750&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:17:45 -0400 Stuff http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487750&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 The Children's Commissioner has slammed the quality of foster care in New Zealand, saying the "bar is set too low." In a report released today John Angus said that many children in the hands of t... http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487759&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:17:42 -0400 Stuff http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487759&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 AMI Insurance is reviewing its treatment of claims for lost rental income due to the earthquake after inquiries by The Press. An insured party who wants to remain anonymous said AMI had refused t... http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487752&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:17:39 -0400 Stuff http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487752&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 A man has died after a car crashed into a bus shelter and telegraph pole and finished up in the garden of a house in Mangakino in the Waikato early today. The man, who died at the scene and sole ... http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487760&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:17:39 -0400 Stuff http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487760&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Frustrated that she couldn't find her lipstick, keys and other essentials in a stylish new handbag given to her as a gift by her son, Anita Crook came up with a solution. In 2005 she designed the... http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487753&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:17:36 -0400 Stuff http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487753&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Waikato police investigating how a Ngatea woman suffered life-threatening injuries in Te Awamutu over the weekend are appealing for information from the public. Waikato CIB rural supervisor Detec... http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487761&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:17:36 -0400 Stuff http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487761&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 LATEST: A dangerous stretch of highway was due to be closed for two hours today as police try to find out why a car and ute collided on Tuesday night, killing three teenagers. The two females and... http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487762&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:17:33 -0400 Stuff http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487762&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 With property out of reach for many, three friends plan to pool finances for a place to call home. It's not that Rohin Adams can't afford to buy a property on his own - it's just that rising hous... http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487755&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:17:31 -0400 Stuff http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487755&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Wellington train commuters have faced cancellations and delays on the Paraparaumu line this morning. The 7.40am service from Paraparaumu to Wellington was cancelled because of a damaged overhead,... http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487763&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:17:31 -0400 Stuff http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487763&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 New Zealand tennis player Ben McLachlan and his Irish doubles partner, Sam Barry, have been knocked out of the US Open junior boys doubles competition in New York. They lost a tight second round ... http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487777&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:17:31 -0400 Stuff http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487777&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Two pig hunters, missing in Coromandel bush since Tuesday, were found safe, but cold and wet, late last night by a police search team. Sergeant Phil Bell, of Waikato search and rescue squad, said... http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487764&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:17:29 -0400 Stuff http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487764&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Most US hedge funds lost money again in August as hundreds of managers, including some of the industry's best-known names, stumbled when stock markets swooned anew. Funds, on average, lost 0.55 p... http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487756&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:17:28 -0400 Stuff http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487756&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Goldman Sachs is facing a massive fine from the London City watchdog following an investigation into the US investment bank's international business, the Financial Times said on its website on Wednesd... http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487757&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:17:25 -0400 Stuff http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487757&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Sept. 9 (BusinessDesk) – Telecom Corp. had its stock halted from trading on the NZX pending an announcement from the company.The nation’s biggest phone company has proposed splitting ... http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487734&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:14:33 -0400 Scoop http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487734&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Thursday, 9 September 2010, 10:05 am Press Release: Crown Fibre Holdings CFH announces shortlist and negotiations for first stage roll-out of UFBMarking an important step in the roll out of the ... http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487735&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:14:31 -0400 Scoop http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487735&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Thursday, 9 September 2010, 9:55 am Press Release: Hutt City Council Hutt City sends staff to help ChristchurchHutt City Council has sent two building officers to Christchurch to help in the wak... http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487744&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:14:30 -0400 Scoop http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487744&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Thursday, 9 September 2010, 9:52 am Press Release: OMV New Zealand Staff praised after OMV wins award OMV NZ Ltd wins ‘Petroleum project of the year’ at inaugural &... http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487736&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:14:27 -0400 Scoop http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487736&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Thursday, 9 September 2010, 9:49 am Press Release: Mental Health Foundation Practical strategies for coping work best” says Foundation in aftermath of earthquakeThe Mental Health Foundati... http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487745&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:14:26 -0400 Scoop http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487745&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Thursday, 9 September 2010, 9:41 am Press Release: National Crisis Management Centre Discredited earthquake safety advice circulated in NZNew Zealand agencies involved in promoting earthquake sa... http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487746&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:14:23 -0400 Scoop http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487746&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Thursday, 9 September 2010, 9:39 am Press Release: Securities Commission Commission consults on standard conditions for advisersThe Securities Commission invites submissions on proposed standard... http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487738&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:14:21 -0400 Scoop http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487738&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Thursday, 9 September 2010, 9:36 am Speech: New Zealand Government Hon Peter DunneAssociate Minister of Health Speech Address to Launch Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder Resource for Health Pro... http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487742&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:14:21 -0400 Scoop http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487742&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Thursday, 9 September 2010, 9:36 am Press Release: Italian Festival Turning Nelson Italian in September 2011Ideas to turn Nelson Italian in September 2011 include launching an annual Nelson-base... http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487747&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:14:20 -0400 Scoop http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487747&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Sept. 9 (BusinessDesk) – The following stocks may be active on the New Zealand exchange after developments since the close of trading. All prices are in New Zealand dollars unless specified.... http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487739&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:14:19 -0400 Scoop http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487739&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Thursday, 9 September 2010, 9:26 am Press Release: New Zealand Labour Party Government should heed OECD advice on value of Tertiary Education Steven Joyce and the National Government need to lis... http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487743&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:14:18 -0400 Scoop http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487743&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 By Paul McBethSept. 9 (BusinessDesk) – The New Zealand dollar climbed back above 72 U.S. cents as fears about the state of Europe’s sovereign debt eased amid strong demand for Portugu... http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487740&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:14:17 -0400 Scoop http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487740&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Thursday, 9 September 2010, 9:33 am Press Release: Wellington City Council Rugby still a winner for Wellington’s economyRugby was definitely the winner on the day – 17 July –... http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487748&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:14:17 -0400 Scoop http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487748&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 The two Thames men, aged 31 and 27 went into the bush in the Kauaeranga Valley on Tuesday morning, but never returned. Sergeant Phil Bell of the Waikato Search and Rescue Squad says after a lengthy s... http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487766&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:09:46 -0400 Newstalk ZB http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487766&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Wednesday, 8 September 2010 09:38 +1200All Blacks captain Richie McCaw chats to Radio Sport rugby commentator Nigel Yalden about his future and this weekends test against the Wallabies. http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487767&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:09:43 -0400 Newstalk ZB http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487767&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 The defending champion Spanish basketball team has been knocked out of the world championships in Turkey, losing 92-89 to Serbia in their quarterfinal in Istanbul. http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487014&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:09:41 -0400 Newstalk ZB http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487014&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 The World Motor Sport Council has decided against taking any further action against Ferrari for using banned team orders at the German Formula One Grand Prix in July. http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487768&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:09:38 -0400 Newstalk ZB http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487768&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 He says it could be the worst decision he's made in his career but he thinks he can add value batting in the top three for New Zealand in test cricket. http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487769&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:09:36 -0400 Newstalk ZB http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487769&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 We're exactly one year to the day to the start of the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand and Dunedin's Forsyth Barr Stadium is still being constructed. http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487771&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:09:34 -0400 Newstalk ZB http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487771&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Higgins admitted "intentionally giving the impression to others that he was agreeing to act in breach of the betting rules" and failing to report an approach made to him by undercover reporters asking... http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487770&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:09:33 -0400 Newstalk ZB http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487770&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 But Pastor Terry Jones isn't listening. The leader of a tiny Florida church plans to go ahead and burn copies of the Koran on the anniversary of the September 11 attacks. Correspondent Greg Milam sa... http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487772&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:09:32 -0400 Newstalk ZB http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487772&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 The bill, sponsored by Labour MP George Hawkins, allows Manukau City Council to ban 'street walkers' in certain parts of the city. It passed its first reading 82 votes to 36 on a conscience vote. Mr... http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487773&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:09:31 -0400 Newstalk ZB http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487773&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 The Savings Working Group will consider a range of reforms, including dual income and capital tax, as they look at how to increase national savings.The Treasury today released the discussion document ... http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487779&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:09:09 -0400 National Business Review http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487779&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Changes to tenancy laws kick in next month.The Residential Tenancies Amendment Act (RTAA) 2010 was passed in July and will come into effect from October 1.Housing Minister Phil Heatley said landlords ... http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487780&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:09:07 -0400 National Business Review http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487780&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Entry is open to all NZ residents who are new or existing subscribers to NBR print or Online. Staff of the Promoter, its related agencies and their immediate families are not permitted to enter. The p... http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487733&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:08:53 -0400 National Business Review http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487733&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Property values have continued to decline gradually over the past few months as market sentiment remains cautious, according to the August report by QV.Property values have dropped 1.1% since March th... http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487732&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:08:51 -0400 National Business Review http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487732&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 watch Canterbury earthquake damage is starting to cost jobs as more than 80 workers will not be returning to the devastated New World supermarket at Kaiapoi north of Christchurch. Foodstuffs South ... http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487717&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 17:42:40 -0400 TVNZ http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487717&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 A man drove himself to get help after being repeatedly stabbed in a rural area near Rotorua on Monday night. Police were called to a Ngamoutu Rd house in Rerewhakaaitu, 38km southeast of Rotorua, a... http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487716&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 17:42:35 -0400 TVNZ http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487716&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 A worldwide report has found 70% of New Zealanders have fallen victim to cyber crime. More than 7,000 adults from 14 countries took part in the Norton Cybercrime Report: The Human Aspect, which fin... http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487718&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 17:42:32 -0400 TVNZ http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487718&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 A man is helping police with inquiries after an Auckland road rage attack left another man in hospital with two broken legs which may have to be amputated. The incident began when a man jumped out of... http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487720&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 17:42:29 -0400 TVNZ http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487720&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 An economist says while the estimated $4 billion cost for the Canterbury quake seems daunting, much of it will be covered by insurance. ASB's chief economist Nick Tuffley said the Earthquake Commi... http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487719&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 17:42:27 -0400 TVNZ http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487719&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 State Highway Two will be closed at Maramarua south of Auckland this morning while police survey the scene of Tuesday night's triple fatality. Three teenagers were killed when the car they were tra... http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487721&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 17:42:25 -0400 TVNZ http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487721&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 The Parole Board has barred the killer of south Otago schoolgirl Kylie Smith from seeking his freedom for three years. Paul Bailey was jailed for life in February 1992 for raping and murdering the ... http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487722&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 17:42:23 -0400 TVNZ http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487722&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Christchurch was today hit by its most damaging aftershock since the devastating 7.0 quake, causing further damage, residents and officials said. The 5.1-magnitude aftershock struck at 7:49am (1949 GM... http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487774&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 17:42:23 -0400 Times of India http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487774&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 A Northland toddler who drowned in a cattle trough at the weekend has been named. Fifteen-month-old Akerau Sabia MacKay-Andrews was believed to be trying to retrieve a ball from the trough at a pro... http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487723&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 17:42:20 -0400 TVNZ http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487723&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Radio New Zealand on Monday that a number of "known criminals" were arrested as they attempted to enter the central business district posing as council workers. http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38486352&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 17:41:51 -0400 Times of India http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38486352&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Whangarei police are investigating claims that officers filmed two youths being made to dance by homeowners whose fence they had allegedly vandalised with graffiti. A video of the pair dancing, made ... http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487775&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 17:39:41 -0400 New Zealand Herald http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487775&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Several of the world's most populous countries were near the bottom of the index - including India in 134th place, Russia in 138th and China in 147th. Only 4 per cent of Chinese people donate their ti... http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38485878&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 17:39:39 -0400 New Zealand Herald http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38485878&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Several of the world's most populous countries were near the bottom of the index - including India in 134th place, Russia in 138th and China in 147th. Only 4 per cent of Chinese people donate their ti... http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487724&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 17:37:04 -0400 New Zealand Herald http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487724&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 A dangerous stretch of highway will be closed for two hours today as police try to find out why a car and ute collided on Tuesday night, killing three teenagers. The Waikato Serious Crash Unit will c... http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487725&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 17:37:01 -0400 New Zealand Herald http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487725&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 He was a little adventurer who would "body-slam" his mother to wake her up. But 18-month-old Sirj-Michaels Siaea was too young to understand the dangers of playing in the driveway. Early on Monday a... http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487727&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 17:36:59 -0400 New Zealand Herald http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487727&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Margaret Wilson of the National Council of Women got Len Brown's signature on a petition to keep the memorial at Khartoum Place. Photo / Richard Robinson http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487726&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 17:36:56 -0400 New Zealand Herald http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487726&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Many children in state care are still being shunted around to multiple placements, despite a new official policy of giving them a permanent "home for life". A major probe by the Children's Commission... http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487728&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 17:36:53 -0400 New Zealand Herald http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487728&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Yesterday marked Sean Plunket's last day at Radio New Zealand after 13 years. Next January, he will replace retiring host Justin du Fresne on The Radio Network's Newstalk ZB station. Plunket, who ha... http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487729&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 17:36:47 -0400 New Zealand Herald http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487729&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 The Auckland Transition Authority sends everyday letters on paper costing almost 17 times as much as regular office supplies. The ratepayer-funded authority set up to manage the region's council merg... http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487730&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 17:36:45 -0400 New Zealand Herald http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38487730&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 A Google Map has been created by a Wellington man to help people in Canterbury find out what services and shops are open, and what roads and bridges are closed, following Saturday's devastating 7.... http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38483658&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:01:31 -0400 West Australian http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38483658&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Nervous tenants in Christchurch are being told they must keep paying rent unless the property they are leasing is deemed unlivable. Legally tenants can only end their tenancies if their building ... http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38483644&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:56:47 -0400 Stuff http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38483644&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Canadian-listed petroleum company Tag Oil Ltd says it is starting the next phase of its efforts to boost gas and oil production from its Taranaki permits. The company wants to boost its oil and g... http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38483645&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:56:38 -0400 Stuff http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38483645&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 New Zealand and Australia shared first place in a first-of-its kind survey ranking 153 nations on the willingness of their citizens to donate time and money to charity. China ranked near the bott... http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38483653&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:56:34 -0400 Stuff http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38483653&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Regulators probing the stock market "flash crash" last May still have not uncovered a single cause but will point to "stub quotes" and other previously identified issues as having exacerbated the mark... http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38483646&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:56:32 -0400 Stuff http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38483646&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 OBSERVATION: Police officers watch helicopters lift hoppers of non-toxic cereal bait as part of a 1080 poison drop in the Waitutu Forest yesterday. http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38483654&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:56:30 -0400 Stuff http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38483654&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Capital & Coast District Health Board will not try to recover hundreds of thousands of dollars earmarked for health but spent instead on farming and other investments by a Kapiti runanga. A r... http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38483655&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:56:27 -0400 Stuff http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38483655&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Investigations have been launched after an incident in Whangarei where a couple forced two teenage males - who they suspected of tagging their fence - to dance. http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38483659&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:48:58 -0400 Newstalk ZB http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38483659&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Five changes are expected for the All Blacks when coach Graham Henry names his side this morning for Saturday night's final Tri Nations test against the Wallabies in Sydney. http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38483661&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:48:55 -0400 Newstalk ZB http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38483661&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Five Kiwis and four tourists on a skydiving expedition died on Saturday when the plane burst into flames on takeoff. Mr Joyce will meet with local emergency services personnel and Sky Dive New Zealan... http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38483660&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:48:53 -0400 Newstalk ZB http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38483660&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Seven boys have been asked to leave the college for smoking and dealing marijuana on school grounds. They'll be expelled if they refuse to go. Another five have been suspended. Other students alerte... http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38483663&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:48:51 -0400 Newstalk ZB http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38483663&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Christchurch Civil Defence controller Michael Aitken says there's been misunderstanding about the assessment of buildings. He says there's been confusion about the meaning of red, green and yellow st... http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38483664&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:48:49 -0400 Newstalk ZB http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38483664&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Two poles are partly blocking Mt Eden Rd and detours are in place on the city side of the Balmoral intersection. Police say the accident happened when one driver hit a parked car just after 3am and t... http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38482529&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:48:44 -0400 Newstalk ZB http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38482529&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Stocks on Wall Street have built on a strong opening that took its lead from signs the European banking sector was in better shape than feared by Tuesday’s report of inadequate stress tests.The ... http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38483642&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:48:01 -0400 National Business Review http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38483642&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 The Clutha Gold Trail cycleway in Central Otago will today be given $2.54 million by the government to fund a 54km cycleway between Lake Roxburgh and Beaumont. Nga Haerenga, The New Zealand Cycle T... http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38483620&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:21:05 -0400 TVNZ http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38483620&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 watch It has been a fifth night of tremors for people in Canterbury following Saturday's devastating earthquake and aftershocks are expected to continue. GeoNet says there have been five aftershock... http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38483622&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:20:57 -0400 TVNZ http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38483622&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 One of New Zealand's biggest construction firms, with a large team on the ground in Christchurch, has formed an earthquake crisis unit. Chris Hunter, Hawkins Construction chief executive, said the "r... http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38482116&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:20:19 -0400 New Zealand Herald http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38482116&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Keeping water on the boil is part of the daily grind for a Christchurch coffee maker since the weekend's earthquake. Hamish Evans' Switch Espresso cafe came through unscathed from the Christchurch ea... http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38483667&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:20:12 -0400 New Zealand Herald http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38483667&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Seventy per cent of New Zealand adults have been the victim of online crimes ranging from identity theft to having their computer infected with a virus, a survey has revealed. The Norton Cybercrime R... http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38483668&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:20:04 -0400 New Zealand Herald http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38483668&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Britain's youngest female double murderer has been given a life sentence for killing her father and a woman in separate incidents when she was just 15. A judge said Lorraine Thorpe had been brought u... http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38483670&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:20:02 -0400 New Zealand Herald http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38483670&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 One of the country's top Defence officials is under investigation after it was alleged he told "massive porkies" - including that he was an Olympian and a Royal Marine - and embellished his CV. Steph... http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38483679&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:20:01 -0400 New Zealand Herald http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38483679&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 A car bomb ripped through a police compound in the northwestern Pakistani city of Kohat, killing 18 people, including 14 women and children and four officers, the latest in a string of attacks proving... http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38483669&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:19:59 -0400 New Zealand Herald http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38483669&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Investigators believe an arsonist was behind two fires in the same inner-city building in two nights. Firefighters were called to a basement apartment below the Salvation Army store on Dominion Rd in... http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38483671&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:19:57 -0400 New Zealand Herald http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38483671&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 He was a multimillionaire businessman and a friend of John Key, but Herman Rockefeller harboured a dark secret. In private, the father of two enjoyed sex with strangers - and that cost him his life. ... http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38483672&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:19:53 -0400 New Zealand Herald http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38483672&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 The majority of South Canterbury Finance's problem lending took place before it entered the Government's deposit guarantee scheme, Finance Minister Bill English claims. Responding to a call by opposi... http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38483681&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:19:52 -0400 New Zealand Herald http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38483681&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Whangarei police are investigating claims that officers filmed two youths being made to dance by homeowners whose fence they had allegedly vandalised with graffiti. A video of the pair dancing, made ... http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38483673&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:19:51 -0400 New Zealand Herald http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38483673&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Seventy per cent of New Zealand adults have been the victim of online crimes ranging from identity theft to having their computer infected with a virus, a survey has revealed. The Norton Cybercrime R... http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38483675&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:19:45 -0400 New Zealand Herald http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38483675&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Toxic sea slugs have been reported across Auckland's eastern bays beaches from Okahu Bay to Kohimarama. For the first time, the sea slugs have been collected from Mission Bay and another has been fou... http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38483625&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:17:41 -0400 New Zealand Herald http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38483625&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Researchers have explained why Canterbury escaped with no loss of life and little damage compared with the devastation in Haiti. Nearly a week on, comparisons are being made because both quakes had a... http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38483626&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:17:34 -0400 New Zealand Herald http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38483626&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Shrink Cantabrians may be subjected to frightening earthquake aftershocks for weeks yet, an expert has warned, after a big jolt yesterday caused damage to homes previously untouched by Saturday's big... http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38483627&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:17:31 -0400 New Zealand Herald http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38483627&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 One of the country's top Defence officials is under investigation after it was alleged he told "massive porkies" - including that he was an Olympian and a Royal Marine - and embellished his CV. Steph... http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38483628&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:17:27 -0400 New Zealand Herald http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38483628&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Police will today begin an investigation into whether alcohol or bad tyres were factors in a crash that killed three teenagers on a notoriously dangerous stretch of State Highway 2. Te Maungarongo Ki... http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38483629&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:17:25 -0400 New Zealand Herald http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38483629&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 As buildings crumble and fall in Christchurch after Saturday's 7.1-magnitude earthquake and aftershocks, the question has to be asked - how would Auckland fare in such an event? In particular, how wo... http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38483630&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:17:22 -0400 New Zealand Herald http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38483630&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Shelter under a table if you can during an earthquake and get there fast, but forget about door-frames - they offer little protection, and you might get whacked by a swinging door. The Ministry of Ci... http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38483631&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:17:20 -0400 New Zealand Herald http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38483631&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Roger Kelso leaves Westende Jewellers carrying the last of the valuables retrieved from his shop with the help of Urban Search and Rescue. Photo / Sarah Ivey http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38483632&cat=14d7eba4e435d135 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:17:18 -0400 New Zealand Herald http://feeds.aucklandnews.net/?rid=38483632&cat=14d7eba4e435d135