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- Train derails near Wellington station
- A train has derailed near Wellington Railway Station causing delays for trains in and out of the capital.
- Second person dies after Northland shooting
- A 38-year-old woman injured in a Northland shooting has died, police say. A man had died at the scene on Sunday.
- Pacific people in NZ 'hardest hit' by recession
- The Salvation Army says Pacific people in New Zealand have been more severely hit than anyone else by the global recession.
- Labour makes official request for findings on soldier's death
- The Labour Party is continuing to fight to get a suppressed Court of Inquiry report into the suicide of a New Zealand soldier in Afghanistan made public.
- Airlines warn ticket prices will rise with increased levies
- A group representing major airlines says passengers will end up paying for a rise in air traffic charges.
National News
- Second person dies after Northland shooting
- A 38-year-old woman injured in a Northland shooting has died, police say. A man had died at the scene on Sunday.
- Pacific people in NZ 'hardest hit' by recession
- The Salvation Army says Pacific people in New Zealand have been more severely hit than anyone else by the global recession.
- Labour makes official request for findings on soldier's death
- The Labour Party is continuing to fight to get a suppressed Court of Inquiry report into the suicide of a New Zealand soldier in Afghanistan made public.
- Airlines warn ticket prices will rise with increased levies
- A group representing major airlines says passengers will end up paying for a rise in air traffic charges.
- Grey Power regional leader says group out of touch
- A regional Grey Power leader is threatening to remove his branch from the national body, saying the organisation has lost touch with the needs of its members.
World News
- Syrian military attack rebel-held town
- Syrian government forces have launched a major offensive to recapture the rebel stronghold of Qusair.
- Imran Khan blames political rival for killing
- Imran Khan, the leader of Pakistan's PTI party, has blamed one of his political rivals for the killing of PTI vice-president Zahra Shadid Hussain.
- Iran executes two men convicted of spying
- Iran has executed two men convicted of spying.
- Winning jackpot ticket for $590.5 million sold in Florida
- In the United States, a record Powerball jackpot worth $US590.5 million has gone to a Florida ticket holder.
- Rolf Harris takes stage in Bristol
- Veteran Australian entertainer Rolf Harris has received standing ovations at his first performance since it was reported that he had been questioned by police over alleged sexual offences.
Christchurch Earthquake News
- Auditor-General to investigate Crown purchase offers
- The Audit Office is to investigate a complaint by Labour MP Lianne Dalziel, about how much money the Government gets back from insurance companies for properties in Christchurch's red zone.
- 4.2 quake jolts Christchurch
- Christchurch was jolted by a magnitute 4.2 earthquake on Friday afternoon.
- Asbestos piping found at QEII stadium site
- The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority has closed areas in and around the site of the QEII Stadium in Christchurch after small amounts of asbestos piping were found buried there.
More Christchurch Earthquake News
Political News
- No breach of international law in minerals bill - Bridges
- The Government is dismissing Labour Party claims that new minerals legislation breaches international law.
- Petrol tax increase criticised
- The Government is being accused of taxing all motorists to pay for roads that will benefit only some areas.
- Green Party to submit oil and gas exploration bid
- The Green Party plans to submit a bid to the Government's oil and gas exploration tender.
- Minister rejects health and safety accusation
- The Minister of Labour is rejecting accusations that the Government's commitment to improving workplace health and safety is hollow.
- NZ's China relationship puts pressure on its US ties - Goff
- Labour defence spokesperson Phil Goff says New Zealand's close trading and diplomatic relationship with China puts pressure on the country's ties with the United States.
Budget 2013 News
- Hollow commitment seen in workplace safety
- Labour says a lack of new funding in the Budget for workplace health and safety shows the Government's commitment to improving New Zealand's record in this area is hollow.
- Commission may take action over legislation on carers
- The Human Rights Commission says new legislation covering pay for people who care for disabled family members is mean-spirited and it may take action.
- Restorative justice gets boost with new spending
- The Government is to spend more on restorative justice conferences: $4 million of new spending over two years has been earmarked in the Budget.
- Budget a 'missed opportunity' to tackle child poverty
- Child poverty groups in Christchurch are describing the Budget as empty and a missed opportunity. One says the Government is putting the city rebuild ahead of families' needs.
- PM says Govt will address hungry children issue
- Prime Minister John Key says the Government will address the issue of school students going to school hungry, but will not give details until the policy is finalised.
Te Manu Korihi News
- Maori Land Court role could be reduced under new law
- The Maori Land Court could be stripped of some of its powers if proposed changes to Maori land laws are passed.
- Iwi arguments cause delays in Treaty settlements - trust
- A Treaty claims funder says progress in some historical Treaty settlements have been delayed because tribes are engaged in internal and inter-iwi politics.
- Kura unlikely to benefit from council intervention - chair
- A Christchurch kura doubts city council intervention over school closures and mergers will help its plight.
- Healthy eating campaign targets Te Karaka
- The people of the small community of Te Karaka near Gisborne are being invited to learn more about cooking healthy and nutritious meals.
- Crown concedes Treaty breaches in north
- The Government has conceded it committed many serious breaches of the Treaty of Waitangi in its treatment of northern hapu after 1840.
Regional News
- Train derails near Wellington station
- A train has derailed near Wellington Railway Station causing delays for trains in and out of the capital.
- Man stabbed at Snells Beach incident
- Police in Auckland say a man has serious injuries after being stabbed.
- Magnitude 4.3 quake hits near Te Anau
- A magnitude 4.3 earthquake has occurred 25 kilometres west of Te Anau at a depth of five kilometres.
- Two people injured in second rally car crash this month
- A man and woman were flown to Nelson Hospital on Sunday morning after their rally car lost control and crashed during a race.
- Wider ban on set nets wanted around Otago Peninsula
- The Royal Forest & Bird Protection Society of New Zealand wants an immediate extension to a ban on set nets around Otago Peninsula, from 4km to 20km offshore.
Business News
- Analysts weigh up Meridian ahead of share offer
- Now the Government has confirmed it will sell shares in Meridian Energy before the end of the year, investors are starting to run the rulers over its accounts.
- Mighty River debut boosts investor confidence - ASB
- ASB Bank says the publicity associated with the float of Mighty River Power has helped boost investor confidence to a two-year high.
- Bank lending restrictions should be broad-based - RBNZ
- The Reserve Bank says it doesn't see its role as helping to make houses more affordable, or in helping would-be first home buyers.
- Swiss - US tax evasion deal close
- Switzerland is on the brink of a deal to settle a dispute with the United States over Swiss banks accused of helping Americans evade tax. Heavy fines and a transfer of client names are involved.
- Rare red diamonds on offer
- Rio Tinto has three rare red diamonds from its Argyle Diamond Mine in its annual tender for the first time in 30 years.
Rural News
- Kiwifruit double invoices defended by Zespri
- Zespri is defending its financial dealings in China where one of its importers is under arrest and charged with smuggling after undervaluing its kiwifruit in a double invoicing scheme.
- Zespri expects China court appeal at end of month
- Kiwifruit growers president Neil Trebilco says the grower organisation is continuing its own inquiry to check that Zespri's arrangements in China, using a dual invoicing system, were above board.
- Meat exporters anxious to resume shipments to China
- The meat industry is hoping that a documentation issue that's blocked meat shipments into China will be will be sorted out by early this week.
- Mayor backs Hawke's Bay water storage scheme
- The mayor of the Central Hawke's Bay District says it's time to hit the go button on the Ruataniwha water storage scheme.
- Persistence pays off for Young Farmer contestant
- Persistence has paid off for the winner of this year's Young Farmer contest.
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Pacific News
- Flosse appoints new French Polynesia government.
- Rescuers losing hope at mine collapse in West Papua.
- New Caledonia protest affects flights.
- Chances of relocating Uighurs from Palau slim: President.
Sport
- Black Caps crumble on day four at Lord's
- Carrington wins again
- Pedrosa wins at Le Mans
- McDowell wins world matchplay title
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