New Zealand News

It is now three years since 4 000 white commercial farmers were evicted from their farms.2.7

A Waimate furniture manufacturer says it is being driven offshore by rising electricity and labour costs, the high dollar, and the price of being environmentally-friendly. Debonaire Furniture is closing its ...2.7

A proposal by Food Safety Australia-New Zealand for mandatory country-of-origin labelling of all food, released today, is a victory for consumer choice, the Green Party says.

Mr Tim Pankhurst, Dominion Post editor and media freedom watchdog. New Zealand Media Freedom Committee Chairman, Tim Pankhurst yesterday called the judgement on the TV3 Dunne/Anderton case a "bizarre decision". ...3.2

Former Sharks coach Kevin Putt has issued an unconditional apology to Victor Matfield, the Springboks and South African rugby for unwittingly causing the "steel arm-guard rumpus" by comments he made on New ...3.1

Release of draft Plant Variety Rights Amendment Bill. for consultation Associate Minister of Commerce Judith Tizard announced today the release of the draft Plant Variety Rights Amendment Bill for consultation.2.7

On the 17th August, Kiwi bungy jumper AJ Hackett will do a Guinness-accredited world record SkyJump* from Macau Tower, and the jump will be open to public from the 18th onwards.2.7

A spokeswoman for the authority said the chairman of complaints board would seek more information and decide whether the complaint needed to go to a formal hearing.2.7

The United States topped the list of cyber-criminals, with 12 million attacks over a six-month period, followed by New Zealand with 1.2 million and China with one million.2.7

A second major audit firm has quit troubled British shell company Easier, where New Zealand-qualified chartered accountant Brian Copsey is battling for control of a 5.4 million pile of cash, Britain's ...2.7

Former Kiwis rugby league star and television star Brent Todd's role as a marketable personality may have been badly affected, says a promoter.3.2

This week, Statistics New Zealand announced a drop in the growth rate, down to 0.9% annual growth compared to 1.3% last year.2.7

Nelson was on Friday basking in the glow of having one of the lowest unemployment rates in the world, but employers say it highlights serious skill shortages in the region.2.7

AUSTRALIA'S cannabis laws should better reflect the crime and consider the stigma of a conviction, according to a New Zealand professor who was in Warrnambool yesterday.2.9

Admission was free to attend sessions for the inaugural event, which showcased the work of some of New Zealand's most promising up and coming filmmakers and musicians.2.7

HARARE: Playing second fiddle to Shane Bond would not be everyone's idea of a key role in the New Zealand cricket team, but it suits James Franklin down to the ground.2.7

By Susan Sandys Methven lad Grant Clibborn is thrilled to have finally achieved his career goal of becoming an Air New Zealand passenger jet pilot.2.9

The second, "Who Cares? You Should," campaign theme focuses on unfair nurse and caregiver pay rates in aged residential care, caused by government under funding.2.7

One of the first university graduates to get the newly introduced work permit for international students is Chinese woman Daisy Bai.2.7

WASHINGTON , Greenpeace complained today to the Federal Communications Commission about MSNBC talk show host Tucker Carlson's praise for a fatal attack 20 years ago on the environmental group's flagship.

Welcome to the fourteenth Cairns Lockie Mortgage Commentary for 2005. This is a fortnightly electronic newsletter, which aims to keep you informed on developments at Cairns Lockie, Mortgage Bankers and the ...2.7

An invention conceived in a Palmerston North garage is the foundation of the newest business to join the Bio Commerce Centre.2.9

FM radio stations in Nepal resume news broadcasts despite a government ban imposed six months ago.

Tradespeople who will help build, maintain, upgrade and fix the country's infrastructure will soon have a unique learning environment thanks to a $4.9 million government grant, Education Minister Trevor Mallard ...2.7

Michael Quinn cooked at the Ritz in London. And then he cooked himself with alcohol.2.9

A new online auction website is aiming to poach market leader Trade Me's biggest sellers.2.7

A review by building regulatory authorities of fire safety issues associated with the use of oil-based insulation material is justified following the fire at the Takaka dairy facility owned by the Fonterra ...

Netball New Zealand is set to postpone changes to the National Bank Cup at a board meeting today.2.7

They are an inscrutable lot, those undecided voters. There they sit, waiting for the politicians' pearls, without giving away a hint of what they think.2.7

Last National Tour For Shapeshifter For A Year. Catch Shapeshifter on their final New Zealand tour FOR A WHOLE YEAR.2.7

For the snow-sport enthusiast skier, snowboarder or cross-country skier, Wanaka is the place to be this weekend, whether as an onlooker or participant.2.7

Plenty of new Vector shares should be there for whoever wants them come Monday morning, says the New Zealand Stock Exchange.2.7

Judge Anand Satyanand receives the insignia of a Distinguished Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit from Governor-General Dame Silvia Cartwright at an investiture ceremony at Government House Thursday.2.9

Commercial rents in Queenstown have soared to a record high with American coffee giant Starbucks paying top dollar for prime space in Queenstown Mall.2.7

When two Singaporeans meet, instead of saying "Hello" or "How are you?", they ask "Have you eaten?", explained a manager in the My Humble Home restaurant.2.9