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Police 21 May 2007
Man sought

CHRISTCHURCH — Christchurch Police have a Warrant to Arrest for Trinity DUFFY, a male Polynesian, 23 years of age.

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Horse Racing 21 May 2007
Karaka Graduates Turning Heads

MANUKAU CITY — Karaka Premier Sale graduate Headturner (Anabaa x Monroe Magic) strengthened his Brisbane Cup campaign with an impressive win in the Group 3 Lord Mayor's Cup (1615m) at Doomben on Saturday.

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Politics 21 May 2007
Budget 2007 - dealing with today and tomorrow

UPPER HUTT — In military terms, Budget 2007 directly trains our guns on clear targets: our low household savings rate; and it encourages greater investing by business to help lift productivity.

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Media 21 May 2007
TVNZ Offers Technology as a Weapon in the Battle against Children's Obesity

TVNZ has joined forces with Taylormade Media to throw its technological weight behind the Government's Mission-On project, which aims to help young New Zealanders eat better and be more active.

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Real Estate 21 May 2007
Property growth returns to double digits

QV’s April statistics report growth in national property values at 10.6

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Health 21 May 2007
Same false and tired myths from Mr Ryall

The Labour-led Government has increased health spending by 99 percent since 1999 and that money has meant a big gain in healthcare for New Zealanders, Health Minister Pete Hodgson says.

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Health 21 May 2007
Blue wrong again on pharmaceuticals

National Associate Health Spokeswoman Jackie Blue has her facts wrong yet again, Health Minister Pete Hodgson said today.

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Defence 21 May 2007
First Protector ship, HMNZS Canterbury, arrives June

The first of the Navy's seven new Project Protector Ships, the Multi role vessel Canterbury, will arrive in New Zealand on 28 June.

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Finance 21 May 2007
Company tax cuts and KiwiSaver incentives welcome boost for private saving and business investment

Budget moves to reduce company tax rates to 30%, and tax-related incentives for New Zealanders to remain enrolled in the KiwiSaver scheme, will mean more future certainty for businesses and individuals, according to NZX.

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Education 21 May 2007
Your communities needs YOUth

Youth week is a time to celebrate and encourage the positive contribution that young people make to their communities and to our country.

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Employment 20 May 2007
Paid parental leave increases parents' choices

New Zealand's paid parental leave scheme has wide uptake from parents and support from employers.

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Tramping 20 May 2007
Up to 150km to be added to Te Araroa Walkway

The government has committed $3.8

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Fashion 19 May 2007
Art auction a huge hit

INVERCARGILL — Tonight's Dangerous Rhythem and Hospice Southland art auction was a huge hit at the Southern Automobiles Volkswagen show rooms.

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Media 19 May 2007
Qantas Media Awards 2007 Results

Qantas Fellow to Wolfson College, Cambridge David Fisher Herald on Sunday.

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Building 19 May 2007
Agreement Relating to Redevelopment of Eden Park

AUCKLAND CITY — Rugby World Cup Minister Trevor Mallard today announced that the government and the Eden Park Trust Board have signed a formal agreement for the redevelopment of Eden Park as the venue for the finals of the 2011 Rugby World Cup.

Eden park development

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Police 19 May 2007
Counties Manukau - Missing person

MANUKAU CITY — Location of incident: Otahuhu.

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Politics 19 May 2007
Key and English clash over basics again

The sharp divide over economic policy between John Key and Bill English has once again been underlined by the conflicting comments of the co-leaders.

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Environment 19 May 2007
Relaxing farm petrol-handling rules a good decision - O'Connor

An Environmental Risk Management Authority decision to relax controls on how petrol is handled on farms shows the Government is listening to the concerns of the rural community, Rural Affairs Minister Damien O'Connor says.

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Economy 19 May 2007
Future Challenges for the Multilateral Trading System

The World Bank estimates that if all tariffs and subsidies were removed there would be net welfare benefits to the world economy of $290 billion a year.

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Agriculture 19 May 2007
Budget 07 recognises vital role of New Zealand's "backbone"

Budget 07 continues the Labour-led Government's ongoing commitment to rural New Zealand, Rural Affairs Minister Damien O'Connor said today.

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Politics 19 May 2007
Levy combats harm from problem gambling

The continuation of funding to address problem gambling will go a long way to reducing its impact on the community, Internal Affairs Minister Rick Barker and Associate Health Minister Damien O'Connor say.

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Film 19 May 2007
48 hours in the deep South

INVERCARGILL — Invercargill film students hit the planning after recieving there genre from Dunedin last night.

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Diplomacy 18 May 2007
Peters to visit China

Foreign Minister Winston Peters is travelling to China to meet his new counterpart Yang Jiechi, and visit the north-western province of Xinjiang.

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Music 18 May 2007
NZ Music Month Tour; interviews, news and reviews

Miriam Clancy is off THIS WEEK on her 2nd major NZ tour since releasing her debut album Lucky One last year.

Miriam Clancy

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Finance 18 May 2007
The right Budget for these times

My eighth budget is the right budget for these times.

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Politics 18 May 2007
Key Notes No. 10

Taxpayers are worse off after yesterday's Budget.

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Cycling 18 May 2007
BikeNZ coach stands down

BikeNZ National Coach, Terry Gyde, announced today he was stepping down from his role.

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Swimming 18 May 2007
Quality Swim Schools review national standards

Swim School coaches will next week review their standards in an effort to encourage every New Zealand to be able to learn to swim.

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Swimming 18 May 2007
Burmester drops in on Australian swim meet

Commonwealth Games gold medallist Moss Burmester will put hard practice to the test in Brisbane tonight.

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Police 18 May 2007
Injuries at party

CANTERBURY — Two people are in hospital and a male will appear in court this afternoon after a fight amongst a group last night.

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Search and Rescue 18 May 2007
Tasman - Search & Rescue

MOTUEKA — Location of incident: Kahurangi National Park Incident Type: Search & Rescue Media Release on behalf of S/Sgt Andrews of Motueka Police Police have scaled up the search for the missing tramper, Steve THORNBORROW.

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Traffic 18 May 2007
Eastern - Motor Vehicle Crash

GISBORNE — Location of incident: Matawai Road, Te Karaka Incident Type: Motor Vehicle Crash State Highway 2, Matawai Road, Te Karaka, Gisborne south of Whakarau is blocked due to a motor vehicle crash.

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Police 18 May 2007
Underage sale in alcohol controlled purchase operation

WELLINGTON CITY — A Wellington business will be appearing before the Liquor Licensing Authority after selling alcohol to a minor in a controlled purchase operation.

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Maori 18 May 2007
$102 million boost for developing kura

Budget 2007 will invest around $102 million over four years to provide school property for kura kaupapa Māori and wharekura.

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Maori 18 May 2007
Budget 2007 an important investment in Mâori

Budget 2007 continues the Labour-led government's commitment to making significant and strategic investment in Māori.

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Culture 17 May 2007
PACIFICA Porirua 30th Anniversary celebration, Cannons Creek

PORIRUA — Our Government wants to build social capital in our communities and our society.

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Finance 17 May 2007
Anderton's speech to the House on Budget Day

am very proud of this Budget and I look forward to this side of the House delivering many more --------------------------------- As Leader of the Progressive Party and coalition partner in this government, I want to say to the House that I am very proud of this Budget.

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Energy 17 May 2007
Exemption granted for Top Energy Ngawha expansion

NORTHLAND — The Commerce Commission has granted Top Energy Limited a limited exemption under the Electricity Industry Reform Act to expand its geothermal generation plant at Ngawha Springs, Northland.

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Disability 17 May 2007
Budget 2007 invests in disabled New Zealanders

Disability services will receive a funding boost in Budget 2007.

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Building 17 May 2007
Showgrounds all gone, new road takes shape

INVERCARGILL — The Old Invercargill Show Grounds are undergoing extensive development to make way for a new industrial/commercial area.

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Technology 17 May 2007
Digital Trunked Land Mobile Radio in the 800 MHz TS Band - Correction to closing date for submissions

The Ministry of Economic Development wishes to encourage the introduction of new technologies where they provide technical efficiencies and economic benefits to New Zealand.

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Tourism 17 May 2007
Government helping Northland communities manage growing tourism

NORTHLAND — Tourism Minister Damien O'Connor visited Tutukaka today and presented a cheque to help pay for infrastructure in the town.

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Employment 17 May 2007
Reviews extended to Crown entities

Pay and employment equity reviews will be extended to a number of Crown entities.

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Tourism 17 May 2007
Draft NZ Tourism Strategy lays out industry's challenges, opportunities

The draft New Zealand Tourism Strategy 2015, released today, clearly identifies the challenges and opportunities facing the industry into the future, Tourism Minister Damien O'Connor says.

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Weather 17 May 2007
Wild winds batter South

INVERCARGILL — Southern residents took a battering yesterday and are still taking it today.

Windy Bluff

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Education 17 May 2007
Top southern apprentice to go head to head with New Zealand's best

Entries are now open in the Registered Master Builders Apprentice of the Year, in association with Carters.

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Food 17 May 2007
Export certification and official assurances

All New Zealand grape wines that are exported from New Zealand must be eligible for export in accordance with the Wine (New Zealand Grape Wine Export Eligibility Requirements) Notice 2006.

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Food 17 May 2007
Recalled Food Products

Hubbard Foods Ltd are recalling Signature Range Lighten Up Light and Fruity Breakfast Cereal 500g with a Best before date of 27/03/08 after discovering that the product contains peanuts which is not declared on the label.

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Energy 17 May 2007
ERMA decision a green light for biofuels

ERMA ethanol storage decision saves money and time in introducing biofuels.

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Politics 16 May 2007
Key deliberately misleading public over ACC levies

The National Party is deliberately misleading the public about ACC levies in order to try to privatise the ACC scheme.

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Culture 16 May 2007
Reappointment to National War Memorial Advisory Council

Hon Judith Tizard, Associate Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage is pleased to announce the reappointment of Colonel Joe Walker.

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Police 16 May 2007
Wellington police officers to begin wearing stab resistant vests

WELLINGTON — From this week Wellington police officers have started to receive their Stab Resistant Body Armour (SRBA).

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Health 16 May 2007
Plunket conference, Dunedin

DUNEDIN — A speech to celebrate Plunket's centenary Wednesday 16 May 2007.

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Technology 16 May 2007
2.3 GHz spectrum submissions need careful scrutiny

The proposed late-May auction of spectrum for the 2.3

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Court 16 May 2007
Commission alleges global cartel affected NZ electricity industry

The High Court has granted the Commerce Commission leave to serve proceedings against three European companies for an alleged global cartel that affected the New Zealand electricity industry.

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Traffic 16 May 2007
Bay of Plenty - Vehicle accident

BAY OF PLENTY — Location of incident: Papamoa Incident Type: Vehicle accident There has been a fatal motor vehicle accident on SH 2, Papamoa at the intersection of SH 2 and Kairua Road.

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Court 16 May 2007
Kiwibank pleads guilty over credit card fees

AUCKLAND CITY — Kiwibank has become the fifth major bank to plead guilty to breaching the Fair Trading Act by failing to properly disclose currency conversion fees paid by its MasterCard cardholders.

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Traffic 16 May 2007
Auckland City - Vehicle accident

AUCKLAND CITY — Location of incident: Onehunga Incident Type: Vehicle accident Vehicle Accident at the intersection of Church and Nelson Streets, Onehunga.

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Environment 16 May 2007
ERMA NZ Notification

The Environmental Risk Management Authority (ERMA New Zealand) advises you that the following application(s) are open for Public Submissions until the date indicated.

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Business 16 May 2007
Invitation to the Small Business Expos

The highly anticipated Small Business Expos are returning soon for 2007, and as well as the Auckland event, the expos will also be held in Wellington and Christchurch for the very first time.

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Politics 16 May 2007
Update on Telecom separation process

The Ministry of Economic Development has received 16 submissions on Telecom's separation proposal, reflecting high public interest.

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Swimming 16 May 2007
Absolute Insurance launches Swimsure!

Absolute Insurance, corporate sponsors of SNZ, have just launched their SwimSure Club Fundraising program.

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Crime 16 May 2007
Auckland City - Serious Assault

AUCKLAND CITY — Location of incident: Myers Park Incident Type: Serious Assault At approximately 5.3

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Business 16 May 2007
Barkers Store opens in Invercargill

INVERCARGILL — Barkers Clothing Ltd is opening their first store in Invercargill on Thursday 17th May.

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Politics 16 May 2007
SuperGold Card Third Reading Speech

WELLINGTON — The Social Security (Entitlement Cards) Amendment Bill is the next step in the process of making the SuperGold Card a reality.

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Energy 15 May 2007
The Environment Court has given the green light for Meridian Energy's West Wind Project at Makara, Wellington

WELLINGTON — The Environment Court has given the green light for Meridian Energy's West Wind Project at Makara, Wellington.

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Employment 15 May 2007
Youth unemployment drops 92 percent under Labour

The number of youth receiving an Unemployment Benefit is plummeting under the Labour-led government.

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Crime 15 May 2007
Assault/s on Taxi Passengers

AUCKLAND CITY — Location of incident: Avondale, Auckland City.

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Energy 15 May 2007
Are you paying too much for your power?

Minister of Consumer Affairs, Judith Tizard urges consumers to check out the Powerswitch website to see if their electricity supplier is providing the best deal for them.

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Horse Racing 15 May 2007
Enter Now for the 2007 South Island Sale of Two Year Olds & Mixed Bloodstock

CANTERBURY — As last year's results showed, the annual South Island Sale grows in strength and stature year upon year.

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Traffic 15 May 2007
Cape reinga upgrade

CAPE REINGA — Mahara Okeroa announces Budget 2007-funded $6.5

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Business 15 May 2007
Goff Promotes NZ Natural Cosmetics In France

New Zealand natural cosmetic products is a sector enjoying impressive successes in the French market.

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Motorcross 14 May 2007
Coppins extends lead in the MX1 championship at German GP

MX1 world championship points leader, Josh Coppins, has strengthened his stronghold on the motocross world championship with third overall at the infamous Talkessel circuit in Germany.

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Aid 14 May 2007
Increase in foreign aid delivers on election policy

The Budget's investment in overseas development assistance is a major step forward in New Zealand's contribution to reducing poverty and supporting sustainable development.

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Court 14 May 2007
Man Sentenced after Unlawful Possession of Prescription Medicines

CHRISTCHURCH — The Ministry of Health is pleased to announce the jailing of a Christchurch man for the unlawful possession and supply of a prescription medicine.

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Traffic 14 May 2007
Vehicle Scrappage Scheme

AUCKLAND — Auckland drivers can reduce traffic and clean up their air by trading in their old vehicles for $400 worth of bus and rail passes.

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Cycling 14 May 2007
High Performance Logistics Manager appointed

Bryan Simmonds has been appointed BikeNZ High Performance Logistics Manager.

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Horse Racing 14 May 2007
Karaka Grads Shine at Doomben and Sha Tin

MANUKAU CITY — Karaka bargain buys came to the fore at Doomben on Saturday with Mandela (Ebony Grosve x Wairongoa Belle) and Mirkola Lass (Prized x Gun Lady) producing a quinella in the Group 3 Chairman's Handicap.

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Traffic 14 May 2007
Wellington - Serious Crash

TAWA — Location of incident: SH 1 Tawa north bound.

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Cycling 14 May 2007
Junior Road World Championships road team announced

BikeNZ has named the team to represent New Zealand at the 2007 UCI Junior Road World Championships in Mexico, as well as the team for the prestigious Tour de l’Abitibi in Canada.

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Traffic 14 May 2007
Northland - Fatal Crash

WHANGAREI — Location of incident: Marsden Point, Whangarei Incident Type: Fatal Crash As a result of a fatal car crash at the intersection of One Tree Point Rd and Rama Rd, Marsden Point, one person is dead.

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Business 14 May 2007
BP Vouchers for Volunteers

BP New Zealand has today launched the ‘BP Vouchers for Volunteers’ programme for 2007, inviting applications from volunteer organisations for thousands of BP fuel vouchers.

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Traffic 14 May 2007
Fog - Upper Hutt

UPPER HUTT — Location of incident: Upper Hutt Silverstream Incident Type: Fog - Upper Hutt Thick fog is making driving hazardous in Upper Hutt particularly in the Silverstream Area.

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Politics 13 May 2007
National endorses Labour over climate change

Mr Key must move beyond a glib target to dealing with the tough questions, which can't be answered with a smile and a slogan.

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Fire 13 May 2007
Large Fire . Kaiti Hill

GISBORNE — Location of incident: Gisborne.

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Police 13 May 2007
Police Station Burglary

WAIKATO — Location of incident: Matamata. Incident Type: Police Station Burglary

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Education 12 May 2007
Kiwi education software piloted in New York schools

New Zealand Economic Development Minister Trevor Mallard today met New York teachers using New Zealand-developed computer software to assess student achievement.

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Horse Racing 11 May 2007
Safety fund, wider write-down rules for racing

Racing gains an annual $1 million racecourse safety fund and an extension of the bloodstock write-down rules in Budget 2007.

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Crime 11 May 2007
Northland - Serious Assault

NORTHLAND — Far north police are investigating an incident at Te Hapua, 20kms south-east of Cape Reinga, which resulted in two men being medivac'd by helicopter to Whangarei hospital.

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Council 11 May 2007
Community Outcomes Workshop

WELLINGTON — Speech delivered to the third annual community outcomes workshop in Wellington.

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Corrections 11 May 2007
New Government initiatives to reduce re-offending progressing well

Our challenge is to continue the momentum we have built up in making sensible changes to the way with deal with offenders.

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Diplomacy 11 May 2007
Peters welcomes Ramos-Horta win

New Zealand has a good working relationship with Jose Ramos-Horta, who appears to have comfortably won Timor-Leste's Presidential elections

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Crime 11 May 2007
Police canvassing Tawa shoppers following yesterday's bank robbery

TAWA — Police are releasing security camera footage and will be talking to people in Tawa Mall today following yesterday's BNZ Bank robbery.

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Punk 11 May 2007
Pink - I'm Not Dead Tour

AUCKLAND — NEW DATE: Alive and kicking, Pink is set to WOW New Zealanders with her boldest show to date!

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Court 11 May 2007
Privy Council decision on David Bain

Attorney-General Michael Cullen said today Crown Law would carefully consider the judgment of the Privy Council as to what action would be taken.

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Food 11 May 2007
Trans fatty acids debate masks saturated fat intake

Growing consumer and media interest in the link between consumption of trans fatty acids (TFAs) and adverse health outcomes could distract New Zealanders from considering their intake of saturated fats, says NZFSA’s Jenny Reid, assistant director (Joint Food Standards).

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Corrections 10 May 2007
New Otago Corrections Facility opens

DUNEDIN — Otago Corrections Facility is purpose-built to rehabilitate prisoners, Corrections Minister Damien O'Connor says.

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Politics 10 May 2007
English flip-flop undermines co-leader Key

Bill English's over-ruling of John Key's broadband funding gaffe shows which of the co-leaders is really in charge.

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Entertainment 10 May 2007
MPs impress in NZ Music Month Quiz

MPs show that they know quite a lot about the NZ Music scene in this years Annual NZ Music Month Quiz.

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Finance 10 May 2007
Seniors have nothing to fear over SuperGold Card

Seniors should ignore scaremongering over the future use of microchips in the SuperGold Card as it is based on misinformation and distortions, Associate Senior Citizens Minister Winston Peters said today.

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