Top Stories: Melbourne, Nov 24 : A Kiwi woman has revealed in court that she plays Bach to her cannabis plants to help them grow. ANI Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:30:07 -0500Islamabad, Nov.24 : The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is not impressed by the team's lack lustre performance in the recent past, and is thinking about sacking coach Intikhab Alam, sources privy to the team have revealed. ANI Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:20:02 -0500Lahore, Nov.24 : Pakistan cricket coach Intikhab Alam is not bothered about former off-spinner Saqlain Mushtaq's presence in the Kiwi camp. ANI Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:30:25 -0500London, Nov 24 : Prince William came face-to-face with a rather embarrassing situation when he bumped into naked All Blacks rugby team players during his New Zealand visit. ANI Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:30:24 -0500Nov. 25 (BusinessWire) – New Zealand shares snapped a three-day slide after an Australian central bank official predicted years of strong economic growth in the biggest market for NZ goods. ... Scoop Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:22:26 -0500Wednesday, 25 November 2009, 5:46 pm Press Release: Hanover Finance 25 November 2009For immediate releaseHanover only received Allied Farmers ProposalHanover today confirmed it had only receiv... Scoop Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:22:24 -0500Nov. 25 (BusinessWire) – Sanford Ltd., the biggest fishing company on the NZX, posted a 27% decline in full-year profit, reflecting a year-earlier one-time gain from an asset sale and the im... Scoop Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:22:23 -0500Wednesday, 25 November 2009, 5:07 pm Press Release: Age Concern Age Concern New Zealand Media release 25 November 2009Bill could unravel ACC cover –Age Concern Proposed amendments to AC... Scoop Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:22:22 -0500Wednesday, 25 November 2009, 5:09 pm Press Release: Nomads World Hotels Australasian backpackers business Nomads opens up its intellectual property to share with the industryNomads, Australasi... Scoop Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:22:20 -0500(AP) ? WELLINGTON, New Zealand - A flotilla of hundreds of icebergs that split off Antarctic ice shelves is drifting toward New Zealand and could pose a risk to ships in the south Pacific Ocea... New Jersey Online Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:21:49 -0500The Government's Climate Change Response (Moderated Emissions Trading) Amendment Bill passed its third reading in Parliament today with the support of the Maori and United Future parties. "This law d... Beehive Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:09:04 -0500Minister of Consumer Affairs Heather Roy today released the National Consumer Survey 2009 - a survey of consumer awareness, experience and perceptions, and consumer legislation conducted from June-Aug... Beehive Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:09:01 -0500Liverpool football manager Rafa Benitez is turning his focus to the English Premier League after his side crashed out in the group stage of the European Champions League.The five-time winners have no ... NZ City Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:03:18 -0500The Auckland City Council say it is still not known if a credit card scam that has targeted its car parks was orchestrated by criminals from overseas or the work of locals.General manager of finance A... NZ City Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:03:13 -0500A new "silver fern visa" will lure young highly skilled workers from around the world to New Zealand, Immigration Minister Jonathan Coleman announced today. The new policy will be implemented next ... Stuff Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:46:07 -0500Stephen Hudson was today found guilty of murdering Nicholas Pike. It can now be revealed he is already in prison serving time for another crime. Hudson was remanded in custody in the High Court at ... Stuff Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:46:06 -0500The body of an unidentified man has been discovered lying on the grass in a Manukau cemetery. Counties Manukau Police said the man's body had been found this afternoon at the Manukau Memorial Garde... Stuff Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:46:05 -0500Wednesday, 25 November 2009, 5:24 pm Press Release: ACT New Zealand Entrepreneurs Key To GrowthPress Release by Hon Sir Roger Douglas, ACT New ZealandWednesday, November 25 2009 ACT New Zealan... Scoop Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:44:55 -0500Wednesday, 25 November 2009, 5:21 pm Press Release: New Zealand Labour Party 25 November 2009 Media Statement Tolley doesn’t care about effects of Aorangi closureLabour's Lianne Dalziel... Scoop Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:44:49 -0500The 78-year-old was beaten to death by Courtney Churchward and Lori Lee Te Wini in his Opotiki home in November last year as they tried to rob him. Newstalk ZB Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:42:41 -0500Christchurch's Aorangi School will be closed, meaning its 100 students will have to find a new school to attend in the New Year. Labour's Lianne Dalziel wants to know why the Education Minister made ... Newstalk ZB Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:42:39 -0500Sellers on websites such as Trade Me are being contacted and offered payment in travellers cheques. When the sellers have taken the cheques to the bank to cash, they have been found to be fairly obvio... Newstalk ZB Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:42:38 -0500Tony Ryall says they have more than exceeded the goal of increasing elective surgery rates with a record number conducted in the past year. He says more than 2,000 more elective surgeries were done i... Newstalk ZB Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:42:37 -0500A leadership challenge by Kevin Andrews this afternoon has failed 48 votes to 35. That should mean Mr Turnbull's Liberal party will back the Emissions Trading Scheme proposed by Prime Minister Kevin ... Newstalk ZB Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:42:37 -0500Ex-Cronulla player Greg Bird had been sentenced to eight months prison for slashing Katie Milligan's face with a broken glass in August last year. However the judge has accepted testimony at Bird's a... Newstalk ZB Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:42:36 -0500A Kapiti man has been awarded more than $17,000 after he was verbally and physically abused by his employers' son. The Employment Relations Authority (ERA) found Hayden Kirkwood was unjustifiably dis... New Zealand Herald Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:28:00 -0500Quick with a knife, adept at kneecapping, a dab hand at jail breaks, Stephen Thomas Hudson can now add murderer to his blood-stained CV. Hudson, 39, was today found guilty in the High Court at Wellin... New Zealand Herald Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:27:58 -0500Quick with a knife, adept at kneecapping, a dab hand at jail breaks, Stephen Thomas Hudson can now add murderer to his blood-stained CV. Hudson, 39, was today found guilty in the High Court at Wellin... New Zealand Herald Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:27:57 -0500Shrink Two teenage girls were found guilty today of murdering retired Opotiki school teacher John Rowe by beating him repeatedly with his own walking sticks. Courtney Churchward, 18, and Lori-lea Wa... New Zealand Herald Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:27:57 -0500Wednesday, 25 November 2009, 4:31 pm Press Release: The Web Co The Web Co roll out a seminar to help you gain more from your website to fuel business growthThe Web Co, recently named Mid-Sized... Scoop Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:03:06 -0500Wednesday, 25 November 2009, 4:30 pm Press Release: Lowburn Ferry Wines News release from Lowburn Ferry WinesPress Release 25th November 2009: Lowburn Ferry Pinot Noir Double Gold in Sydney Sh... Scoop Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:03:05 -0500Wednesday, 25 November 2009, 4:22 pm Press Release: New Zealand Police Title: Two arrests following execution of warrantWanganui Police executed a search warrant this morning (Wednesday, 25 No... Scoop Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:03:01 -0500Breaking ground in real estate A new independent real estate company – GoodGround – has officially opened its doors from its home base in Waipu.With the new Real Estate Agents Act (RE... Scoop Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:02:59 -0500Wednesday, 25 November 2009, 3:04 pm Press Release: Corporate Events Guide Corporate Events Guide Breaks National RecordLast month, Auckland based company - The Corporate Events Guide – ... Scoop Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:02:57 -0500Wednesday, 25 November 2009, 4:49 pm Press Release: ACT New Zealand Low-Income NZers To Subsidise Power Companies John Boscawen MP, ACT New ZealandWednesday, November 25 2009ACT New Zealand ET... Scoop Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:02:56 -0500Wednesday, 25 November 2009, 3:00 pm Press Release: Affilorama.com Press release from: AffiloramaFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE25 November 2009Christchurch Company Leading The Way For Affiliate Markete... Scoop Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:02:55 -0500Wednesday, 25 November 2009, 4:44 pm Press Release: Joint Media Statement PSA and Ministry of Justice to MediateThe Public Service Association and the Ministry of Justice have agreed to meet o... Scoop Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:02:54 -0500Get in quick with Expedia’s 72-hour Gold Coast and Brisbane hotel sale - starts midnight 24th November 2009 Save 50% off selected 4 and 5 star hotels when you stay 2 nights or more.As the te... Scoop Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:02:51 -0500Wednesday, 25 November 2009, 4:24 pm Press Release: Science Media Centre Australian Science Media Centre - 25 November 2009RAPID ROUNDUP: Environmental impacts of increased food waste –... Scoop Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:02:48 -0500Route optimisation reduces vehicle on-road costs for fleets as small as one vehicle, with a new SaaS service. Route²GO calculates the best order of visits for company vehicles, saving time and... Scoop Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:02:46 -0500Wednesday, 25 November 2009, 2:50 pm Press Release: Parliamentary Commissioner For The Environment Media release25 November 2009ETS amendments bill ‘won’t help environment’... Scoop Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:02:46 -0500Following downward property revaluations and increased borrowing costs, listed company National Property Trust today reported a net loss after tax of $9.08 million for the six months to 30 September.&... National Business Review Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:01:08 -0500A Christchurch-based Korean developer who tried to build a food court in a heritage listed building without the appropriate consents has tried to claim damages for loss of business from his contractor... National Business Review Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:01:07 -0500The insolvency scheme proposed by failed Perron Group directors Cameron Marsh and Mark Perriam gives them significant benefits but creditors are still in the dark about how much returns they will rece... National Business Review Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:01:05 -0500Public transport proponents warn that prices for passengers must be competitive if Auckland's electrified rail system is to succeed.KiwiRail is getting a $500 million loan from the Government to buy e... NZ City Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:43:48 -0500Amnesty International wants the Government and Fonterra to condemn the executions of two people involved in China's tainted milk scandal.Zhang Yujun and Geng Jinping, former executives from Chinese co... NZ City Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:43:48 -0500A former Sydney rugby league star's conviction for wounding his girlfriend has been quashed.Ex-Cronulla player Greg Bird had been sentenced to eight months prison for slashing Katie Milligan's face wi... NZ City Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:43:47 -0500Mariah Carey’s performance in new movie ‘Precious’ will be honoured at the 21st Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival where she will receive the Breakthrough Performance Award . NZ City Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:43:47 -0500Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel have reportedly rekindled their relationship under the condition that the stunning actress doesn’t mention “marriage”. NZ City Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:43:46 -0500A trip to the shops has ended abruptly and unceremoniously for an elderly Gore woman.The woman has reversed her car into the entrance of Gore's Countdown supermarket.Gore police say its still unclear ... NZ City Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:43:45 -0500Finally some answers for those Australian rugby fans who have been depriving themselves of sleep, just to get a dose of frustration … it's the English and Kiwis who are to blame. The mentality an... Stuff Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:16:53 -0500A Tongan man convicted of raping a Christchurch woman has been sentenced to more than eight years' prison and will be deported when he becomes eligible for parole. Kapiolani Vehikite, 23, was sente... Stuff Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:16:38 -0500Westpac economists are stepping out of the pack and predicting the economy will rebound next year with the same kind of enthusiasm often seen in the past. Westpac is forecasting 3.5 percent growth ... Stuff Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:16:35 -0500Collins uses shonky figures to justify private prison ideology Figures supplied by Corrections give the lie to Corrections Minister Judith Collins’ claim that it is cheaper to run private pr... Scoop Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:15:25 -0500Wednesday, 25 November 2009, 3:15 pm Press Release: United Future NZ Party Media StatementWednesday, 25 NovemberHon Peter Dunne MP for OhariuLeader of UnitedFutureDunne calls on men to end all... Scoop Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:15:23 -0500Wednesday, 25 November 2009, 2:58 pm Press Release: New Zealand Government Hon Pansy WongMinister of Women’s AffairsAssociate Minister for Disability Issues 25 November 2009 Media State... Scoop Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:15:19 -0500A Tauranga teen who sparked an alert at a local school - allegedly armed with a meat cleaver - has appeared in the youth court and been remanded in custody. Newstalk ZB Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:12:47 -0500New Zealand reached 381/7 shortly after lunch, with Daniel Vettori on 87 and Shane Bond on three. The players have left the field because of light rain, with the covers going on. Brendan McCullum wa... Newstalk ZB Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:12:46 -0500Director Rebecca Williams says that is down to an environment where alcohol is freely available and aggressively promoted. She says the purchase age for alcohol needs to be put back up to 20 years and... Newstalk ZB Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:12:45 -0500The Auckland City Council say it is still not known if a credit card scam that has targeted its car parks was orchestrated by criminals from overseas or the work of locals. Newstalk ZB Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:12:45 -0500Teams of ten men spread themselves the length of a 60 metre white ribbon and then raced from near Parliament to Wellington's Civic Square. At the finish line they were addressed by both the Wellingto... Newstalk ZB Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:12:44 -0500Whangarei District Council has introduced a bylaw restricting vehicle movements on beaches, and banning them completely from the surf club entrance to one beach south of Whangarei. Newstalk ZB Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:12:43 -0500Daniel Vettori and Brendon McCullum have led the Black Caps into a strong position at lunch on day two of the first cricket test against Pakistan in Dunedin. Newstalk ZB Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:12:41 -0500GEORGIA - Someone made off with loot from a church but also left behind an apology. A note scrawled on the wall said: "Sorry but I'm poor. Forgive me Lord." The Rev. Roger Davis tells WSB-TV that ex... New Zealand Herald Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:59:00 -0500LOS ANGELES - An "evil" US con man who portrayed himself as a "Hanoi Hilton" prisoner of war survivor to scam victims in New Zealand, Australia and the US out of almost US$4 (NZ$5.6) million has been ... New Zealand Herald Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:58:57 -0500LOS ANGELES - An "evil" US con man who portrayed himself as a "Hanoi Hilton" prisoner of war survivor to scam victims in New Zealand, Australia and the US out of almost US$4 (NZ$5.6) million has been ... New Zealand Herald Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:58:54 -0500Wednesday, 25 November 2009, 2:42 pm Press Release: Hutt City Council Hutt City Council news release25 November 2009 Libraries prove a popular place to stay connectedHutt City libra... Scoop Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:33:21 -0500Wednesday, 25 November 2009, 3:16 pm Press Release: New Zealand Labour Party 25 November 2009 Media Statement League tables don’t tell the full storyFrontline health professionals are b... Scoop Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:33:17 -0500Wednesday, 25 November 2009, 3:07 pm Press Release: Turners And Growers Turners & Growers 25 November 2009 Gibbs Dismisses Zespri’s “hysterical” Claims Turners & Growers C... Scoop Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:33:16 -0500Wednesday, 25 November 2009, 2:22 pm Press Release: Importers Institute Import News from the Importers Institute:Mercantilism is not Free TradeThe Government decided to break a promise made un... Scoop Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:33:10 -0500Wednesday, 25 November 2009, 2:02 pm Press Release: Alcohol Healthwatch MEDIA RELEASE-Alcohol Healthwatch25 November 2009Increase in teen drink driving underlines need for stronger lawsAlcohol... Scoop Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:33:10 -0500News of a rival bidder possibly in the wings for the Hanover and United Finance assets has the market buzzing over who or which company is behind it but the contenders are keeping their cards closely ... National Business Review Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:31:29 -0500Westpac economists are stepping out of the pack and predicting the economy will rebound next year with the same kind of enthusiasm often seen in the past.Westpac is forecasting 3.5 percent growth in t... National Business Review Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:31:28 -0500Turners & Growers chairman Tony Gibbs suggests Trade Minister Tim Groser should stick to his knitting.Mr Gibbs today lobbed a virtual hand grenade at Mr Groser and also kiwifruit exporter Zespri s... National Business Review Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:31:27 -0500ING Medical Properties Trust is on track for its 2010 payout projections, with investors due to receive a pre-Christmas payment of 2.12 cents a share when the first quarter distribution is issued.This... National Business Review Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:31:26 -0500People interested in the adventure tourism industry are being asked for their views on its safety and risk management practices as part of a nationwide review, says Minister of Labour Kate Wilkinson. ... Beehive Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:19:11 -0500New Zealand Justice Minister Simon Power and Australian Attorney-General Robert McClelland met today to discuss a new era of co-operation in dealing with trans-Tasman legal disputes. The Attorney-Gen... Beehive Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:19:10 -0500The Government's new Silver Fern visa will attract young highly skilled people to work long term in New Zealand, Minister of Immigration, Jonathan Coleman has announced today. "The new Silver Fern po... Beehive Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:19:09 -0500Most Asian business graduates are positive about their experiences of living and studying in New Zealand.A new Asia New Zealand Foundation report shows 71 percent enjoyed studying here, with just over... NZ City Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:13:17 -0500Fire crews are battling a scrub fire which began in a swamp in the Coromandel village of Opoutere. The Fire Service was called to the fire at the end of Ohui Road at 9.30am, Northern fire communica... Stuff Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:43:53 -0500Parliament's Commissioner for the Environment has called on the Government not to pass the controversial amendments to the Emissions Trading Scheme. After negotiating a deal with the Maori Party, t... Stuff Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:43:52 -0500A scientist from the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (Niwa) has dismissed a report of an iceberg about 30km southeast of Stewart Island. Australian Antarctic Division glaciolog... Stuff Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:43:49 -0500A six-month-old baby suffering an allergic reaction had to be flown to Wellington hospital earlier today. The Westpac Rescue Helicopter was called to a Wainuiomata address at around 10.20 this morn... Stuff Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:43:47 -0500Two cars have been driven into water in unrelated incidents within 10 minutes of each other. Wellington police said they received a call at 1.02pm after a passerby spotted a car with a man sitting ... Stuff Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:43:46 -0500In a move that has attracted widespread opposition, Bay of Plenty District Health Board is to privatise its Whakatane Hospital laboratory. Laboratory services provider Pathology Associates has begu... Stuff Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:43:45 -0500A psychiatric report has now been ordered for a man charged over a bizarre home invasion in which a police officer and a police dog were stabbed. Judge Tony Couch requested the report under the Cri... Stuff Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:43:44 -0500The movie Whale Rider didn't do stranded whales any favours, says Project Jonah chief executive Kimberly Muncaster. "In the movie, they sat on them and towed them back to sea," she says with a look... Stuff Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:43:42 -0500People love a mystery. Speculation on the cause of what appeared to be floating balls of fire in the sky above Upper Moutere on Sunday night has made The Nelson Mail story about the sightings one o... Stuff Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:43:41 -0500All Whites goalkeeper Mark Paston has limped out of Wellington Phoenix training and will have to prove his fitness ahead of this Sunday's A-League football match against the Brisbane Roar. Newstalk ZB Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:39:50 -0500All Blacks manager Darren Shand says Ellis is heading home because his wife is expecting their first baby. He says Thorn has a large, young family who he is looking forward to seeing. Replacement hoo... Newstalk ZB Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:39:47 -0500Roger Federer is all but through to the semi-finals of the ATP World Tour Finals in London, after a come from behind three set win over local hope Andy Murray. Newstalk ZB Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:39:44 -0500The woman has reversed her car into the entrance of Gore's Countdown supermarket. Gore police say its still unclear how the woman managed to smash her car into the store. Customers and staff had to ... Newstalk ZB Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:39:39 -0500Jon Reeves from the group Campaign for Better Transport says the company will need to make prices attractive so KiwiRail will have to be careful with its pricing to make sure the public really jumps o... Newstalk ZB Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:39:38 -0500SEATTLE - Microsoft's chief financial officer, New Zealander Chris Liddell is leaving the company at the end of this year. Liddell, formerly chief executive of former New Zealand forestry giant Carte... New Zealand Herald Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:24:21 -0500SEATTLE - Microsoft's chief financial officer, New Zealander Chris Liddell is leaving the company at the end of this year. Liddell, formerly chief executive of former New Zealand forestry giant Carte... New Zealand Herald Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:24:10 -0500A skull found on a Northland beach had already been the subject of an autopsy before two Australian tourists found it last Tuesday. However, how the cranium ended up propped up on a dune looking out ... New Zealand Herald Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:24:01 -0500Wednesday, 25 November 2009, 1:54 pm Press Release: Studio Alexander Media release25 November 2009Design leader says greater investment in design key to international successInvestment in des... Scoop Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:55:38 -0500Wednesday, 25 November 2009, 1:46 pm Press Release: New Zealand Aquaculture Media Release25 November 2009For Immediate ReleaseMarine Farmers set for changeThe aquaculture industry has been inv... Scoop Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:55:36 -0500Wednesday, 25 November 2009, 1:44 pm Press Release: Tandberg Video Communications Finally Driving Change in New Zealand BusinessesWellington, 25 November 2009 - Video communications systems ha... 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