Mr Hide says Labour and the Greens should hang their heads in shame for voting for the act. Related Stories Hide welcomes report into council roles 27/11/2008 16:28:02 Local Government Minister Rodney Hide is welcoming a report which says councils...
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Yesterday Key's rally in Christchurch's Cathedral Square was the site of some ugly jostling and verbal stouches between supporters of the two major parties. Key flew in to Palmerston North on the final day of the campaign as part of...
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New Zealand captain Julie Seymour will miss the third netball test against England tonight because of injury. Silver Ferns management said Seymour had injured her achilles, was unable to train with the team in Palmerston North this morning and would...
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New Central Pulse coach Yvette McCausland-Durie is yet to meet with the Pulse board and is unsure if she will be granted a clean selection slate. McCausland-Durie, 36, still wants to find out whether she has to accept players offered...
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Free market ideology has been discredited by the global financial credit crisis and people are looking for new ideas, according to Green Party MP Keith Locke. Mr Locke was guest speaker at a Drinking Liberally meeting in Palmerston North on...
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Auckland [ change ] Partly cloudy Max 18° Min 7° Trial begins for police officer October 20, 2008, 1:35 pm A High Court trial is underway for a Palmerston North constable charged with dangerous driving causing injury and reckless disregard...
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But although questions were asked by farmers at the meeting in Palmerston North there was no stampede demanding answers. Chairman Henry van der Heyden said the annual get-together, preceded by a private meeting with farmers, had been very positive. "And...
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Fonterra farmers can expect a pay cut tomorrow, but the dairy giant's chief Andrew Ferrier's pay rose more than half a million to almost $4 million last year. Fonterra will announce a forecast payout downgrade of at least 30 cents a...
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She was taken to hospital with arm and leg injuries, which doctors have yet to determine the extent of. The woman is in a comfortable condition. A 20-year-old man is being interviewed by police this morning. Police would like to...
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The Highlanders will play in Palmerston North next year with the Hurricanes' blessings, but the host franchise is not about to put out the welcome mat to other Super 14 rivals. Arena Manawatu will host a match between the Highlanders...
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