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25 May - 10:30 am NZ
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- Pakistani passenger plane escorted to London by RAF
- RAF fighters escorted a Pakistani passenger plane to London on Friday after an incident on board. Two men were arrested on suspicion of endangering an aircraft
- M6 motorway now open again
- The M6 motorway in England is open again after an incident involving a suspicious vehicle at a service station on Friday.
- Attack by Taliban in Kabul
- There was fighting in the centre of Kabul on Friday after an attack by the Taliban on a guesthouse for foreign workers. A large explosion was followed by several hours of gunfire.
- Labour mystified at no inquiry into Solid Energy
- Labour says it is mystified as to why the Auditor-General has decided not to inquire into the failings of the debt-ridden State enterprise, Solid Energy.
- Fatal explosion in shed
- A man died after a shed on a rural property near Hokitika on the West Coast, caught fire on Saturday morning.
National News
- Fire brigade lacking right equipment at Queenstown
- Queenstown volunteer brigade lacks the right equipment to fight high-rise building fires.
- Return to legal aid fee system expected
- The Criminal Bar Association says it expects a fee system for legal aid lawyers that was in place until March last year, will be reinstated from Monday.
- Motorway flooding feared in Auckland
- The Transport Agency says king tides and heavy rain may flood low lying sections of some motorways in Auckland on Saturday evening and Sunday morning.
- Cold weather coming
- A southwesterly cold blast is forecast for early next week by MetService, with snow almost down sea level in the far south.
- Disability service rejects some of report's findings
- An intellectual disability care service criticised in a Ministry of Health report says it does not accept all of the findings.
World News
- Pakistani passenger plane escorted to London by RAF
- RAF fighters escorted a Pakistani passenger plane to London on Friday after an incident on board. Two men were arrested on suspicion of endangering an aircraft
- M6 motorway now open again
- The M6 motorway in England is open again after an incident involving a suspicious vehicle at a service station on Friday.
- Attack by Taliban in Kabul
- There was fighting in the centre of Kabul on Friday after an attack by the Taliban on a guesthouse for foreign workers. A large explosion was followed by several hours of gunfire.
- No investigation into Lagarde
- After a second day of questioning, a court in Paris has decided not to place International Monetary Fund managing director Christine Lagarde under investigation over a payment made when she was finance minister of France.
- Alcohol restrictions passed in Turkey
- The Turkish parliament is to restrict the sale and advertising of alcohol.
Political News
- Labour mystified at no inquiry into Solid Energy
- Labour says it is mystified as to why the Auditor-General has decided not to inquire into the failings of the debt-ridden State enterprise, Solid Energy.
- Too soon to talk compensation for meat delays - PM
- Prime Minister John Key says it is too soon to say whether meat exporters should be paid compensation for the delay in their products' gaining entry to China.
- Peters again raises concerns about Chinese immigration
- New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has again raised his concerns about Chinese immigration, blaming it for pushing up house prices and pension costs.
- MP calls for police humility over Urewera raids
- Maori Party MP Te Ururoa Flavell says the police don't have a grip on the effect of the Urewera police raids and risk creating resentment for generations.
- Rise in electricity disconnections last year
- New figures released by the Labour Party show an increase in the number of people whose power supply has been cut off because they didn't pay their electricity bill.
Te Manu Korihi News
- Call for schools to use Whanau Ora approach
- The former heard of the Kohanga Reo movement, Dame Iritana Tawhiwhirangi, says schools should use the Whanau Ora welfare scheme approach to health and social development.
- Maori health group offers Te Roopu Taurima help
- An Auckland Maori health organisation is offering to help an intellectual disability care provider that has been heavily criticised by the Ministry of health.
- Chair of Ngai Tahu knighted
- The chair of Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu has been officially knighted.
- Maori All Blacks to play Canada and USA
- The Maori All Blacks coach, Jamie Joseph, has decided to step down after holding the position for three years.
- Labour holding by-election selection hui
- The Labour Party began a weekend-long selection process on Friday evening to chose its candidate to stand for the eastern Maori electorate, Ikaroa-Rawhiti.
Regional News
- Fatal explosion in shed
- A man died after a shed on a rural property near Hokitika on the West Coast, caught fire on Saturday morning.
- Restaurant robbery in Palmerston North
- Police in Palmerston North are looking for two men in a dark car after a robbery at the Chinatown Restaurant on Cuba Street at 11pm on Friday.
- Overnight travellers allowed back at Christchurch airport
- Travellers were able to spend the night at Christchurch airport on Friday night for the first time in more than two weeks.
- Shooting incident in Panmure
- Police are appealing for witnesses after a shooting in the Auckland suburb of Panmure.
- Integrated bus and train ticket system mooted for capital
- Investigations have begun into an integrated ticketing system for public transport in Wellington, which will cost up to $39 million. NZTA has already spent $20 million on a computer system.
Christchurch Earthquake News
- Red zone deadline extension details to be announced
- The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority says more details should be available next week about potential deadline extensions for red zone residents, who have to move out by the end of July.
- Authority accused of keeping deadline details quiet
- The Earthquake Recovery Minister is defending the way Christchurch red zone residents are being told about possible extensions to deadlines for owners to leave their damaged homes.
- Quake stories published online
- Harrowing stories from people who experienced the Canterbury earthquakes and the aftermath are available for the public to view on Canterbury University's earthquake digital archive.
More Christchurch Earthquake News
Business News
- German economy creeping along
- The economy of Germany barely grew in the first quarter of 2013 as exports and investment shrank. GDP rose 0.1% from the previous quarter.
- News Corp split date announced
- News Corp is to officially split its publishing and entertainment businesses on 28 June.
- New refinancing deal negotiated by Manchester United
- Manchester United has negotiated a new loan deal with Bank of America to cut the amount of interest it pays on its debts.
- Digital production system was £98m shambles
- The BBC has scrapped a £98.4 million digital production system which never went into full operation.
- Summit to be held on Australian car industry
- A summit on the future of the car industry will be convened following Ford's decision to pull out of car making in Australia in 2016.
Rural News
- Kiwifruit harvest hampered by rain
- The kiwifruit harvest in Bay of Plenty and Motueka/Nelson has been interupted by the weather.
- Farmer critical of MPI's performance
- A South Canterbury farmer says it's clear the Ministry for Primary Industries is under-performing - with both the minister and the associate minister publicly questioning its performance recently.
- Venison industry told it has to concentrate on niche exports
- A venison processor and exporter says the New Zealand deer industry needs to focus on selling products that no-one else is, if it's to beat the increasing competition in its European markets.
- Wool prices up this week
- There was a significant boost for wool prices at this week's South Island wool sale. Just over 10,000 bales were on offer.
- Meat industry seeks clarification over China impasse
- The Meat Industry Association says it's cautiously optimistic that meat held on the wharves in China will start to be cleared from early next week, once Chinese authorities have received replacement certificates.
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Pacific News
- Call for legal framework for natural disaster refugees movement.
- Meeting in New Caledonia to seek end to general strike.
- Japan interest in PNG gas grows as Osaka partners Horizon.
- Bodies discovered in Papua could be those of missing activists.
Sport
- Chiefs claim crucial Crusaders win
- No play possible on first day of second test
- Rebels upset Waratahs
- Wests Tigers steal win over Cowboys
Weather
| Auckland | High: 18 |
| Hamilton | High: 17 |
| Wellington | High: 15 |
| Christchurch | High: 15 |
| Dunedin | High: 14 |
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