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TVNZ cut up the credit cards

03/09/2010 18:44:02

Nearly all TVNZ employees from prime time presenters to senior executives will be affected by the decision to cut up staff credit cards

Judgement reserved on conduct panel

03/09/2010 14:40:02

The case in which Justice Bill Wilson is questioning the legality of the panel set up to investigate misconduct hearings against him, has come to a close.

Bank workers strike

03/09/2010 12:08:01

Staff at ANZ and National Banks are protesting today in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch over proposals to decrease their wages

Greens want Williamson removed

03/09/2010 10:56:02

Party co-leader Russel Norman says Land Information Minister Maurice Williamson needs to be pulled from his role in the sale of the Crafar dairy farms

Man dies in house fire

03/09/2010 10:28:01

A couple and their two children managed to escape a fire that claimed the life of the children's grandfather in Wairoa this morning

Children should be consulted

03/09/2010 9:56:01

Children's Commissioner John Angus says it's the kids who should be consulted over changes to the child support system

Did SCF observe terms of scheme?

03/09/2010 9:52:02

An admission from the Govt that further checks required into how South Canterbury Finance observed terms of the retail deposit guarantee scheme

Would you like a spife with that?

03/09/2010 9:40:01

A Crown research institute has created compostable bioplastics from kiwifruit waste that will be used to make spoon and knife utensils called 'spifes'

$50 mill enough in the kitty

03/09/2010 7:20:01

The Government's confident its retail deposit guarantee scheme won't come under any more major pressure from finance company failures

House fire claims life

03/09/2010 6:40:02

One person has died in a house fire near Wairoa early this morning

Farmer-only shares closer

03/09/2010 6:32:02

Fonterra has appointed the New Zealand Stock Exchange to help design a platform for the trading of the cooperative's shares

'Recycling' recidivist drink drivers

03/09/2010 5:40:02

Warren Jenkins has been jailed for four years for driving with excess breath alcohol causing death - it was his 18th drink driving conviction

Wintry weather over the next few days

02/09/2010 14:08:00

The MetService is predicting strong wind swings, squalls, hail and a wintry southerly will cause temperature turnarounds over the next few days.

SCF investors targeted

02/09/2010 11:32:02

Investment bank, Forsyth Barr has taken out an ad in the Christchurch Press today targeting investors that will benefit from the bailout of SCF

Comments on welfare system sought

02/09/2010 10:48:02

People have around two weeks to comment on New Zealand's welfare system - the Welfare Working Group will deliver its report early next year

Trains cleared on Kapiti Coast

02/09/2010 10:44:02

Police advised KiwiRail to hold trains while they investigated sightings of a man running along the train line - but have now given the all clear

Constitutional complacency

02/09/2010 10:40:02

The public's being urged not to be too complacent about constitutional reform - even though it's a nice luxury to have

Report leaves out some families

02/09/2010 10:36:02

A Govt report into social service provisions in Masterton has left out any mention of the needs of dysfunctional and hard to reach families

Price of milk goes up

02/09/2010 10:36:02

Fonterra's latest global online dairy products auction has seen price rise of almost 17 percent on last month - first rise in four months of falling prices

Snatched childrens' safety to be reviewed

02/09/2010 8:56:01

The safety of three Bay of Plenty children taken without authority by their parents will be investigated by Child Youth and Family

New options for child support

02/09/2010 6:32:01

Revenue Minister Peter Dunne's set to release options to update New Zealand's child support system at 11am

Labour questions Treasury board

02/09/2010 6:28:01

Allegations from the opposition that the Government's trying to undermine New Zealand's neutral public service

Farmers take a stand

02/09/2010 6:12:01

Federated Farmers plans to start cleaning up the Manawatu River itself - after being kicked out of the Manawatu River Leaders' Forum meetings

Road gets 'creamed'

02/09/2010 5:52:06

A section of State Highway One on the Brynderwyn Summit in Northland is closed after a truck split cream on the road

Sony steps up e-reader race

02/09/2010 5:44:01

Sony is stepping up its battle with Amazon and Apple in the electronic book reader race, unveiling its latest devices and expanding their availability

Automotive technicians in demand

02/09/2010 5:44:01

A boost in the number of cars coming into New Zealand has seen automotive technicians added to the Labour Department's immediate skill shortage list

Good result for migrant workers

01/09/2010 15:08:02

A Department of Labour survey shows migrants who were granted residency have just 1% unemployment levels

Principal doesn't want to comment

01/09/2010 10:56:02

King's College principal Bradley Fenner says he can't discuss the actions of some students' parents in relation to the death of James Webster

Green for games

01/09/2010 10:40:02

Economic Development Minister Gerry Brownlee has announced the Government will inject $750,000 into next year's Winter Games

Blaze in Reporoa

01/09/2010 10:36:02

Rotorua and Taupo Fire Safety officers are investigating the cause of a blaze in a series of sheds on Goudies Rd

Govt strikes deal with Air Force Hercules

01/09/2010 8:12:01

The EPMU welcomes news that the Government has struck a deal to upgrade three Air Force Hercules in Blenheim next year

Cantabrians should be grateful

01/09/2010 8:12:01

Chief executive Peter Townsend says SCF depositors should be grateful, given they'll get their money back - with interest

South Canterbury body named

01/09/2010 8:08:01

The person found in a burnt-out campervan in South Canterbury on Sunday was 56-year-old Kevin Leslie Stringer of Queenstown

PM needs to 'wake up'

01/09/2010 6:36:02

Labour leader Phil Goff's giving the Prime Minister a lesson in the real world after his negative comments about teachers striking

Salaries out of kilter

01/09/2010 6:32:02

Council workers are being urged to contact their union if they're being offered a lower salary on the Auckland supercity

Political Report for Wednesday, September 1

01/09/2010 6:28:02

Political Report for Wednesday, September 1

Search for man after attack in toilets

01/09/2010 6:08:03

Wanaka police are looking for a man believed to have been involved in a sex attack on woman at a backpackers bar

SCF bailout a relief

01/09/2010 5:44:01

Federated Farmers says the rural sector is breathing a sigh of relief at the Government's $1.7 billion bailout of South Canterbury Finance

Australia appeals at 11th hour

01/09/2010 5:24:01

Australia has confirmed its intention to appeal the World Trade Organisation's ruling that would allowing NZ apples to be sold across the ditch

Lucas Ward farewelled

31/08/2010 17:28:01

Four-year-old Gisborne boy Lucas Ward has been farewelled today at a Marae on the East Coast.

Wgtn police investigate robbery

31/08/2010 17:04:01

Wellington police are investigating a robbery which saw a dairy store employee bashed with a hammer.

Hotel slower than expected

31/08/2010 17:04:01

It's taking longer than expected to move the 124-year-old Rob Roy Hotel.

Foreign investors to be paid out

31/08/2010 16:40:01

Foreign investors who weren't previously entitled to any money will be paid out after the Govt effectively took over SCF today.

Taxpayers cough up for Winter Games

31/08/2010 16:20:02

Taxpayers will cough up $750,000 to go towards next year's Winter Games being held in NZ.

More Air NZ domestic flights

31/08/2010 15:52:02

Air New Zealand has announced over 9,000 extra domestic flights across the regional network.

Bill incresing for upgrade of Hercules

31/08/2010 15:16:01

The bill is increasing for the upgrade of the Air Force's C 130 Hercules.

Govt working with SCF for a year

31/08/2010 15:12:01

Government officials have revealed they've been working with failed finance company SCF for a year to try and save it.

South Auckland school set to close

31/08/2010 15:04:01

Felix Donnelly College, school for troubled youth is set to close.

Smoke alarm saves family

31/08/2010 14:40:01

A Northland fire safety officer says a family, woken by a smoke alarm, would've died had they not had one installed.

SCF won't disrupt economy - English

31/08/2010 14:12:01

Finance Minister Bill English is confident the rescue package for SCF won't disrupt the economy.

Jail likely for cannabis selling mother

31/08/2010 14:08:01

A Rotorua mother has been told by a judge she's likely to go to jail after admitting to selling cannabis to an undercover cop.

Fletcher Building calm over warning

31/08/2010 13:52:02

Fletcher Building is doubtful of a warning the construction industry is on the brink of collapse.

Labour seeks assurances

31/08/2010 13:36:01

The opposition is seeking assurances no mistakes have been made over the massive cost facing the taxpayer after the failure of SCF.

Police keep eye on youngsters

31/08/2010 13:32:02

Hamilton Police are keeping a close eye on youngsters out of school after cracking a teenage burglary ring.

I could have saved SCF - Hubbard

31/08/2010 13:28:01

Allan Hubbard says he could have saved his finance company if if he wasn't removed from South Canterbury Finance Board.

More info needed - opposition

31/08/2010 13:24:01

Labour believes more information is needed about the failure of South Canterbury Finance.

Cordons lifted from Chch Court

31/08/2010 13:04:01

Cordons are being lifted from around the Christchurch District Court House.

Govt moves to take over SCF

31/08/2010 13:04:01

The Government has moved to take over the collapsed South Canterbury Finance.

Crown head of queue for payments

31/08/2010 12:28:01

The Crown is to be at the head of the creditor queue as the sorting out of South Canterbury Finance begins.

BoP residents lucky to be alive

31/08/2010 12:20:01

Three BoP residents are lucky to be alive after a fire razed their house to the ground this morning.

No way of Govt bailing us out - SCF

31/08/2010 12:20:01

South Canterbury Finance says there was no possibility of Government bailing out the company.

Hotel on the move

31/08/2010 12:08:02

The old Rob Roy Hotel is being moved 40 metres up the road as constructors work on the Victoria Park Tunnel.

Bomb scare at Christchurch Court

31/08/2010 12:04:02

Cordons are in place around the Christchurch District Court as police deal with a bomb scare.

Food stress a worry

31/08/2010 11:44:02

It seems there's a new thing to worry about in life and that's food stress.

Schoolboy burglary ring netted

31/08/2010 11:40:02

Hamilton police have netted a burglary ring headed by 14 and 15-year-old boys.

Investors promised money

31/08/2010 11:36:02

South Canterbury Finance investors are being promised they will get their money.

Jobs at risk in construction industry

31/08/2010 11:24:02

The New Zealand Institute of Economic Research is warning up to 20,000 jobs could be at risk with the construction industry on the brink of collapse.

Meth lab cleanup guidelines released

31/08/2010 11:24:02

The Health Minstry have released guidelines for cleaning up labs used to manufacture methamphetamine.

Support for neurosurgery services

31/08/2010 11:12:01

A crowd of over 1000 people has turned out to a public meeting in Dunedin to support the retaining of neurosurgery services.

Driver's name released

31/08/2010 11:08:01

The 22 year old driver who crashed into another vehicle, killing its two occupants, can now be named.

Finance company 'ran out of time'

31/08/2010 10:48:01

South Canterbury Finance needed between $100 and $300 million to stay afloat, it ran out of time to secure a deal to avoid the company's collapse

By-election to fill vacancy

31/08/2010 9:24:01

Early next year a by-election will be held in Akaroa after only two candidates put their names forward for three positions

SCF announcement "good news"

31/08/2010 9:04:01

An Allan Hubbard supporter has told Newstalk ZB this morning's announcement about South Canterbury Finance should be good news

Rob Roy on the move - slowly

31/08/2010 8:32:01

The 124-year-old brick building once known as the Birdcage is being moved today after six months of preparation

SCF announcement due

31/08/2010 7:40:01

An announcement on the firm's future will be made in under an hour

Warning for construction sector

31/08/2010 7:36:01

The New Zealand Institute of Economic Research says the construction sector could be on the precipice of a collapse and 20,000 jobs are at risk

Hospital workers continue industrial action

31/08/2010 7:12:01

Auckland Hospital laboratory workers are expected to strike until September 16 and radiographers until September 24

Maier says SCF has a future

31/08/2010 6:44:01

South Canterbury Finance chief executive Sandy Maier remains optimistic - despite the company being on the brink of collapse

Puppy used as a football

31/08/2010 6:40:01

Four Papakura youth have been referred to Youth Aid after using a 2-month-old puppy as a ball - kicking it, throwing it in the air and through a basketball hoop

Industrial action causes disruptions

31/08/2010 6:00:01

Wellington Tramways Union members are taking action after employment negotiations for a collective at Mana stalled

Court-martial for Army sergeant

31/08/2010 5:56:01

The sergeant faces three charges including doing an act likely to bring discredit on the army

On or off the shelf?

31/08/2010 5:52:07

The Self Medication Industry wants aspirin to stay in supermarkets but the Pharmacy Guild says the popular family medicine can be dangerous

Farewell to Lucas

31/08/2010 5:44:02

This morning Gisborne farewells a little boy today who in ten days became 'like a son to all'

Key to meet Queen

30/08/2010 17:20:00

Prime Minister John Key and his wife will spend a weekend with the Queen during a nine day visit to the UK next week.

Bodies returned to Indonesia

30/08/2010 17:04:01

The bodies of three men killed when the Oyang-70 sank two weeks ago have been returned to Indonesia.

12 die per week in own homes

30/08/2010 16:36:02

ACC statistics just released show 12 people every week are dying from accidents in their own home.

Driver to be interviewed today

30/08/2010 16:32:02

The 22-year-old driver charged over the fatal police pursuit in Christchurch will be interviewed by police today.

English changes travel plans for SCF

30/08/2010 16:24:02

Finance Minister Bill English has changed his travel plans due to the perilous financial position of South Canterbury Finance.

Super Gold Card review behind schedule

30/08/2010 16:08:02

Results of the Governmen'ts review of the Super Gold Card, ordered in March, remain well behind schedule.

SFO continuing investigations

30/08/2010 16:04:02

The Serious Fraud Office has announced it's continuing investigations into the Allan Hubbard connected company Aorangi Securities.

Morgan to match flood donations

30/08/2010 16:04:02

Millionaire financial advisor Gareth Morgan is promising to match all donations to UNICEF's Pakistan Flood Children's Appeal from today.

Cordon lifted in Glenfield

30/08/2010 15:28:02

Police have lifted their cordon around a Glendfield house after an AOS callout.

Woman in court on cannabis charges

30/08/2010 15:20:02

A BoP woman who's admitted to a raft of cannabis charges following a nationwide police operation is now before the Hight Court.

TAB expect clean Pakistan

30/08/2010 15:08:02

The TAB expects Pakistan will clean up their act when they tour NZ in the wake of a match-fixing scandal in England.

Complaints of booby traps in Ureweras

30/08/2010 15:00:02

DoC claims a Maori protest group who want a halt to 1080 poisoning in the Urewera National Park have set up boody traps in the area.

Waste water charges undecided

30/08/2010 13:56:01

Aucklanders are being promised lower water bills under the super city structure, but they're yet to know what they'll pay for waste water.

Pacific Blue under pressure

30/08/2010 13:48:01

Pacific Blue are under fire from a Tauranga family who claim they've been left in the lurch over a Sydney holiday.

Father and son plead not guilty

30/08/2010 13:36:01

A high profile Rotorua man and his son have pleaded not guilty to assault charges after a fight in Rotorua last year.

AOS stood down

30/08/2010 13:28:01

The Armed Offenders Squad is being stood down in Glenfield after nothing was found.

Lane opens on SH1

30/08/2010 13:08:01

One lane's been opened on State Highway One just north of Kaikoura after a truck rolled this morning.

Hide reveals water costs

30/08/2010 13:04:01

Water costs under the new supercity structure have just been revealed by Local Government Minister Rodney Hide.

Shots heard on North Shore

30/08/2010 12:44:01

Armed police have rushed to the North Shore after reports of gun shots at a house.

State Highway One closed

30/08/2010 12:12:01

State Highway One north of Kaikoura is still closed after a truck jack-knifed and closed both lanes at Half Moon Bay.

Supercity director positions announced

30/08/2010 12:12:01

31 director positions for seven of Auckland's supercity's Council Controlled Organisations have been announced today.

Robbery witnesses sought

30/08/2010 12:08:01

Bay of Plenty police are searching for witnesses to an aggravated robbery at a bar just after midnight last night.

Trampers warned to register beacons

30/08/2010 11:56:01

Trampers are being warned to register their emergency beacons after two trampers were rescued in the Tararua ranges.

Changes to medicine funding

30/08/2010 11:52:02

PHARMAC is making changes in the anti-psychotic medicines it funds.

MoE urges teachers back to bargaining table

30/08/2010 11:44:01

The Ministry of Education is urging teachers to go back to the bargaining table before they go ahead with strike action.

Body of missing Bay of Islands man recovered

30/08/2010 11:36:01

The body of missing Bay of Islands man, Earle Raison, has been recovered by police.

Skinner sentenced to 15 years for police murder

30/08/2010 11:28:01

John Skinner's been sentenced to life in prison with a minimum non-parole period of 15 years for murdering Don Wilkinson.

Truck rolls, road closed

30/08/2010 9:56:02

State Highway One north of Kaikoura is closed indefinitely after a truck rolled

Supermarkets 'drug pushers'

30/08/2010 7:56:02

Substance abuse expert Professor Doug Sellman wants alcohol removed from supermarket shelves and alcohol advertising limited

Sponsors 'surprise' withdrawal

30/08/2010 7:16:01

News that West Coast Brewing is pulling its sponsorship from the Hokitika Wildfoods Festival has come as a complete surprise to the event's organisers

More protection for NZ's wildlife

30/08/2010 7:00:01

Minister of Conservation Kate Wilkinson wants harsher penalties for people who attempt to export New Zealand's protected wildlife

Geeks flock to capital

30/08/2010 6:12:01

The Au Contraire science fiction and fantasy convention attracted 250 national and international self-confessed 'geeks' to Wellington over the weekend

Chasing student loan debt

30/08/2010 5:44:02

Revenue Minister Peter Dunne has officials looking at ways of actively pursuing debts owed by borrowers overseas - including debt collectors

Decision on SCF's future

30/08/2010 5:40:02

Cabinet's expected to discuss whether it'll rescue South Canterbury Finance - the Government's retail deposit guarantee scheme is an option

Hail coats Tauranga

29/08/2010 13:48:02

A low pressure system has resulted in a huge hail storm for the Bay of Plenty, along with hundreds of lightning strikes and thunder

AUT students bake cupcakes

29/08/2010 13:40:02

AUT Hospitality students are slaving over hot stoves today - baking to support SPCA Cupcake Day

Lucky Invercargill escape

29/08/2010 12:40:02

A lucky escape for the occupants of a house destroyed by fire in Invercargill last night; there were gas cylinders present

Funeral arrangements confirmed

29/08/2010 12:40:02

Lucas Ward's funeral arrangements include a public service at St Mary's Star of the Sea Church in Gisborne at 3pm Tuesday

Figures worry Labour

29/08/2010 12:16:01

New research on domestic violence showing women are often not getting help has prompted Labout to criticise the government

Hanging Rock fire

29/08/2010 9:16:02

Police and the Fire service are currently investigating a suspicious fatal caravan fire at the Hanging Rock area of Geraldine

Leaked speech bags Royals

29/08/2010 8:36:01

Leaked notes from a speech Dr Michael Cullen plans to make this week, contain derogatory comments about the Royal Family

Increasing repeat drunk drivers

29/08/2010 8:32:01

Already this year more than 4,000 New Zealand drivers have been convicted for driving drink for at least the second time

Invercargill house fire

29/08/2010 8:28:02

The Fire Service was called to a house in Eye Street last night; well alight when they arrived; three people taken to hospital

Viaduct walk today

29/08/2010 7:16:02

The Transport Agency is opening the new southbound lanes on the Newmarket Viaduct to pedestrians and cyclists today

Powerball jackpots again

29/08/2010 7:08:02

Lotto's Powerball is expected to grow to $12.5 million next week, with the right combination again proving elusive last night

Study reassures Commission

29/08/2010 6:56:02

The Families Commission is reassured by a study showing women are likely to look for help following domestic violence

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