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National

Marlborough Shaken By Quake

Wellington, Feb 10 NZPA - Marlborough was shaken by a 4.5 magnitude earthquake overnight.

The quake, which struck at 12.11m, was located 30km south of St Arnaud at a depth of 110km, GNS Science said.

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NZer Noted For Pow Escapes Dies, Aged 94 (9 February 2010)
Veteran Swimmer Fails In Cook Strait Bid (9 February 2010)
Disgraced Ex-All Black Apologises For Groping Teen (9 February 2010)

Entertainment

Medieval Markets To Be Held At Levin's Showgrounds

Medieval Markets To Be Held At Levin's Showgrounds

"Wicked wenches and men in tights!" That's the theme for Saturday's (February 13th) Medieval Markets, to be held at Levin's showgrounds.

NZ's Top Landscape Artist Hannah Riden To Show Iconic Banks Peninsula Scenes (9 February 2010)
Remarkables Park Town Centre To Sponsor Oliver! (9 February 2010)
Sounds Of Summer Rock Waitakere (9 February 2010)

Sport

Change Inevitable For Test Team

By Martin Davidson of NZPA

Christchurch, Feb 10 NZPA - After what seems like an eternity, attention will switch back to test cricket when the New Zealand selectors today name a team likely to contain at least one new cap for the one-off test against Bangladesh.

World Ok Dinghy Standings (9 February 2010)
Red-Hot Williamson Carries Northern To Second Qualifying Spot (9 February 2010)
White Ferns Chase Rose Bowl Redemption (9 February 2010)

Lifestyle

What I Learned From Rumpelstiltskin & Sea Squirts

What I Learned From Rumpelstiltskin & Sea Squirts

Every now and again I have a wee identity crisis. Among the multitude of questions I ask myself, the two that always come back to haunt me are:

  1.  "Am I doing the right thing?"

Remembrances Of Beer Logos Past (3 February 2010)
Herb Scentsations (3 February 2010)
Put Some Spice Into Your Valentine’s Day (2 February 2010)

Politics

GST Up, Taxes Down And Property Investments Stung

GST Up, Taxes Down And Property Investments Stung

By Ian Llewellyn of NZPA

Wellington, Feb 9 NZPA - Prime Minister John Key has signalled an increase in GST, across-the-board tax cuts and getting more tax out of property investors.

Solid Energy Supports Government Approach To Mining On Crown Land (9 February 2010)
$15 Min Wage Not 15% Gst Says SFWU (9 February 2010)
Proposed Anti-Cruising By-Law A Welcome Boost, Says Nicky Wagner (9 February 2010)

Business

Toyota Prius Braking Performance - Improvements Announced

Toyota Prius Braking Performance - Improvements Announced

Toyota New Zealand confirmed today that the third generation Toyota Prius, released last year, would be modified to improve brake pedal 'feel'. Previous generations of Prius are not affected.

Creative Communities Grants Deadline Approaches (9 February 2010)
China Wants NZ Food And Beverages On The Table (9 February 2010)
Statement Made By Paul Dunne, Senior Tax Partner, KPMG (9 February 2010)

Technology

Last.fm

Last.fm

Have you ever wondered who exactly your favourite band is? What other bands and artists might you like that make similar music? Where can I meet people who like the songs that you listen to? Welcome to last.fm!

Ever Wonder Who's Googling You? (3 February 2010)
Word Processing - Off or Online? (30 January 2010)
Reputation Insurance - Value or Modern Scam? (27 January 2010)