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New Zealand News headlines updated daily. Info and links for expatriates and those considering immigrating or visiting. Clickable links to Government Depts,travel, employment etc.
- Added on: Jul 20th, 2005
- Country: New Zealand
- Language: English
- Author: kelvynstevens
- Listed in: News & Media Newswires Reference
- Tags: news media new zealand aotearoa
Recent Posts
Home insulation scheme gets funding boost
The Government has brought forward funding for the subsidised home insulation scheme after initial demand outstripped expectations. In the first four months of the scheme's operation, almost 20,000 homes have been refitted, well ahead of the target ...
Estimated $28 billion to maintain NZ\'s water system
A $28 billion price tag has been put on maintaining the country's water supply and waste water disposal. The total figure is calculated from 2009 council plans identifying the cost of capital and maintenance work required on the water system over th...
NSW fire jumps containment lines
A bushfire emergency warning has been issued for residents in three townships in central-west New South Wales. The ABC reports that the blaze has jumped containment lines and is heading towards the towns of Rylstone, Kandos and Clandulla. The Rural ...
El Nino puffs up for a big blow
By LOIS CAIRNS - Sunday Star TimesClimate scientists are re-thinking their outlook for the summer as the El Nino weather pattern strengthens and threatens to bring windier weather to our shores. This year's El Nino has ramped up during spring, with w...
Speediest texter will be named today
The country's fastest texter will be named today. The finals of a national competition are being held at the Girls' Day Out in Auckland. Finalists from Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland will face a yet-to-be-disclosed texting challenge. The winne...
Rugby-All Blacks beat England, Scotland upset Australia
The All Blacks have recorded their eighth successive win over England with a 19-6 victory at Twickenham. The teams were tied 6-all at halftime with Dan Carter and Jonny Wilkinson kicking two penalties apiece. Carter overtook Andrew Mehrtens as New Ze...
