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Concerns for missing Waikato man

John Waka Graham - Source: Supplied Waikato police say they are concerned for the health of a missing Ngaruawahia man who has not been seen since Wednesday night. John Waka Graham, a 48-year-old Maori, was described as being medium to solid build, about

Swimmer missing in Wellington bay

Police and Search Guard vessels search the Harbour after a swimmer was reported missing off Oriental Bay, Wellington - Source: NZPA Emergency services are winding down a search for a missing swimmer in Wellington's Oriental Bay tonight. The Westpac

Search for Wellington swimmer

Photo / APN Wellington police are tonight combing Oriental Bay from the land, sea and air for a missing swimmer. Inspector Ken Climo told NZPA someone had seen a man go into the water about 6.45pm but he failed to emerge. The Westpac Rescue Helicopter

NZ terms of trade rose 2.1% in second quarter

on export prices S Sept. 10 (BusinessDesk) New Zealands terms of trade rose less than expected in the second quarter, as prices rose for exports such as dairy products, logs and meat, outpacing gains in imports. The terms of trade rose 2.1% in the

A cool shot from New Zealand

A cool glass of Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand can get you right out of your late-summer stupor, it is almost like a water pistol shot straight in the face. The vines which are the source of this cool splash called the Dog Point?s vines, date back to

Air NZ, Virgin Blue merger denied

Air New Zealand and Virgin Blue have been denied permission to merge their trans-Tasman services by the Australian competition watchdog. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has issued a draft determination proposing to deny authorisation

Ex-Tip Top boss to lead NZFSU through takeover

Former Fonterra executive Alastair de Raadt will lead NZ Farming Systems Uruguay through the internalisation of its management contract. De Raadt, who was managing director at Fonterras Tip Top ice cream brand for the past two years, has been appointed

NZ market rises as Telecom recovers

The New Zealand sharemarket turned positive today as Telecom shares recovered and retailers reported mixed results. The benchmark NZX-50 index closed up 9.226 points, or 0.293 percent, at 3160.997, having opened down 4.538 points. Telecom ended 2c higher

NZ dollar little changed

The New Zealand dollar, which has been mostly range-bound this week, ended little changed from its opening level. The currency was largely unscathed this week by the magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Canterbury on Saturday and attention is turning to next

NZ spy chiefs under spotlight

WELLINGTON, Sep 10 - New Zealand Prime Minister John Key on Friday pledged to quiz spy chiefs about how a senior defence scientist whose resume was allegedly littered with outlandish claims received high security clearance. Chief defence scientist

NZDUSD testing resistance barrier strength

It looks like bulls have strong opportunities to climb to higher ground and establish themselves above resistance.Please see the attached pdf file...

TV stars visit tireless Christchurch quake workers

Outrageous Fortune stars came bearing gifts and a lot of laughs for Christchurch linesmen yesterday who had been working 16-hour days while trying to reconnect power to the city. Robyn ...

Are you up for the culinary challenge to win a trip to New Zealand?

The Craft Guild of Chefs and the NZ-UK Link Foundation are once again seeking entries for the eagerly-awaited UK-NZ Culinary Challenge, which sees the winner embark on an all-expenses paid tour of New Zealand. Taking place at Westminster Kingsway College

Forex: NZD/USD climbing above 0.7275

FXstreet.com (Barcelona) - Trading in a relatively tight range for most of the European session, the NZD/USD has come alive in recent hours with the pair pushing new daily highs above 0.7275.

Beef + Lamb NZ Releases New Season Outlook

NEW ZEALAND - Beef + Lamb New Zealand?s (B+LNZ) New Season Outlook is predicting that the good demand for New Zealand lamb and beef will continue. This outlook is underpinned by the continuing tight global supplies, particularly for lamb. B+LNZ

Christchurch earthquake to hit NZ GDP hard

The economic impact of the Canterbury earthquake will be sharply negative in the near term but probably positive for gross domestic product over a longer period, economists say... Canterbury is home to 13 per cent of the population and contributes 15 per

Christchurch earthquake to hit NZ GDP hard

The economic impact of the Canterbury earthquake will be sharply negative in the near term but probably positive for gross domestic product over a longer period, economists say... Canterbury is home to 13 per cent of the population and contributes 15 per

Vettori named New Zealand player of the year

New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori has been named the country's cricketer of the year for the fourth time at New Zealand Cricket (NZC)'s annual awards function in Auckland. In the 2009-10 season, Vettori hit 742 Test runs at an average of 49.46, 398 ODI

Air NZ, Virgin Blue merger denied

Air New Zealand and Virgin Blue have been denied permission to merge their trans-Tasman services by the Australian competition watchdog. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has issued a draft determination proposing to deny authorisation

NZ market rises as Telecom recovers

The New Zealand sharemarket turned positive today as Telecom shares recovered and retailers reported mixed results. The benchmark NZX-50 index closed up 9.226 points, or 0.293 percent, at 3160.997, having opened down 4.538 points. Telecom ended 2c higher

Christchurch cordon lifts

The area bounded by Worcester, St Asaph, Madras and Colombo streets had been closed since last weekend to ensure public safety after last Saturday's magnitude 7.1 earthquake. Civil Defence Controller Peter Mitchell said members of the public should

Maori want stream quality improved

RIPPLES: Greater Wellington officer Brett Cockeram monitors Mangatarere Stream. FILE Maori are calling for a clean-up of the Mangatarere Steam after years of farming and waste-dumping by Carterton residents. The Greater Wellington Regional Council told

PikPok: Wellington company urges you to play for Canterbury

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Vettori scoops top NZ award

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NZD/USD climbing above 0.7275

FXstreet.com (Barcelona) - Trading in a relatively tight range for most of the European session, the NZD/USD has come alive in recent hours with the pair pushing new daily highs above 0.7275. This comes in contrast to lows touched over the Asian Pacific

China, New Zealand eye closer cooperation in law enforcement

Home >> China >> China Diplomacy Source: Xinhua China and New Zealand on Tuesday pledged to promote cooperation in law enforcement sector. China's Public Security Minister Meng Jianzhu and visiting New Zealand Commissioner of Police Howard

NZ minister opens up on Maori

Home >> China >> China Diplomacy Source: Global Times Leading a delegation of Maori business leaders to establish cultural relationships in China, and to open up pathways for trade and business, visiting New Zealand Minister of Maori Affairs

Chinese FM extends condolences over New Zealand quake

Home >> China >> China Diplomacy Source: Xinhua Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi sent a message of condolence Tuesday to his New Zealand counterpart Murray McCully over the earthquake that occurred in Christchurch. A 7.1-magnitude quake

Christchurch delays re-opening quake zone

Plans to reopen the earthquake-hit city centre in Christchurch, New Zealand, have been put on hold after fears that aftershocks could cause further problems. Speaking after last Saturdays quake which damaged 100,000 houses and caused hundreds to have to

Updated: Kingston NZ manager joins Simms

Kingston Technology has announced the departure of Vaughan Nankivell from his role as Regional Manager, New Zealand. Nankivell joined Kingston in February 2007, from his previous role of looking after the Kingston account at Ingram Micro. Nankivell will