Figures show older people significant portion of society
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Age Concern New Zealand says new figures show the significant portion of society older people make up. The figures, released yesterday by Statistics New Zealand, show those over 80 are the fastest growing age-group with the age group growing at about ...

Free weed workshops back
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Northlanders keen to learn more about some of the worst weeds threatening our region - and how best to tackle them - are being urged to register now for one of a series of free workshops. The three-hour workshops in Kaitaia, Okaihau, Kerikeri and ...

Inaugural winners of DairyNZ 'Prize Pond' awards announced
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Effluent storage ponds from Canterbury and Taranaki have picked up DairyNZ Prize Pond Awards for keeping pond levels low in an event believed to be the first of its kind in the world. Canterbury farm owners Murray and Shirley Thomas and sharemilkers ...

Survey to uncover bowel disease burden
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To coincide with World IBD Day, Crohn's & Colitis New Zealand (CCNZ) and healthcare company Abbott have announced the launch of IMPACT, a survey designed to uncover the burden of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and improve understanding and awareness ...

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NZD at five-month low against USD
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The NZD has been the weakest performing currency over the past 24 hours. Sliding local interest rates and generalised risk aversion dragged the NZD/USD to a fresh 5-month low below 0.7650 overnight. Fears over the health of the Eurozone continue to ...

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Tauranga slip stable despite movement
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Bay of Plenty state highways manager, Brett Gliddon says the fractured area located on the Opotiki side of the slope had moved 60mm when measured on Monday, causing the NZTA to increase its slope survelliance immediately and have geologists return to ...

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England must beat West Indies to stay top
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England will need to win its three-Test series against the West Indies starting at Lord's from tomorrow (Thursday) if it is to stay as the number-one ranked Test side on the Reliance ICC Test Championship table. England is currently on equal points ...

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Figures confirm fans love Super Rugby
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New Zealanders are continuing their love affair with rugby according to latest broadcast and game attendance figures released by the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU). The figures show strong double digit increases after 12 rounds of Investec Super Rugby.

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Top lineup of speakers for leadership week in Hastings
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Five high profile people from the business and sporting sector will headline the Sir Peter Blake Trust Leadership Week events in Hastings. Hastings Mayor Lawrence Yule says, "Heather Skipworth, Paul Brock, Dr Sarah Leberman, Sue Whiteley and Paora ...

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Overseas turmoil driving NZD movement
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CURRENCY: The NZD has largely been driven by developments offshore, with today's local data expected to have minimal impact. RATES: NZ rates are expected to open unchanged this morning after little overnight trading in the kiwi.

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NASA astronaut to attend Dunedin science festival
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NASA astronaut Stephanie D. Wilson, a veteran of three space flights who has logged more than 42 days in space, will be making her next touchdown at this year's eighth New Zealand International Science Festival taking place in Dunedin, from 30 June to ...

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Prescription charges rise arguments don't stack up
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Alliance says prescription charge rise arguments don't stack up - it's time for free healthcare! The Alliance Party says that New Zealanders are not naive enough to think that National's increased prescription charges are necessary to fund increased ...

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Waikato Hospital tomorrow celebrates the 125th anniversary
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It has been 125 years since the first patient was admitted to Waikato Hospital, on Thursday (17 May). On this day 125 years ago, the first patient was operated on by candle-light, for a gun-shot injury. On 17 May 1887, there were no nurses, ...

Phillip Island to mark Whincup's 250th V8 Supercar race start
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This weekend's Phillip Island 300 will mark personal milestones for both Jamie Whincup and Craig Lowndes. Whincup will make his 250th race start while for Lowndes, the event will be his 16th at the iconic Victorian track. TeamVodafone has shown solid ...

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PriceMe launches new Android shopping app
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Comparison shopping using a smartphone or tablet has just become a lot easier for NZ shoppers with the launch of PriceMe's new Android shopping app. The new PriceMe Android app can be downloaded free from the Google Play Store, enabling shoppers to ...

Working party meets on common ground
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An opportunity to learn from industry experts and experience a cross section of business in the horticultural industry brought together six of the country's top young horticulturists to a training forum at Bayer New Zealand's head office in Auckland, ...

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Special-edition Triton 4WD predicted to be 'best value'
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There's no mystery about what will be the best value ute at the Mystery Creek National Agricultural Fieldays, says Mitsubishi. They predict the latest special-edition sport-specification Triton ChargerX will be the "value-for-money" star when Fieldays ...

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Scouts and Starship to launch new partnership
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SCOUTS New Zealand and the Starship Foundation are getting geared up to officially launch their new fundraising partnership in Wellington this Monday, at an event hosted by Her Worship the Mayor of Wellington, Celia Wade-Brown. The partnership has been ...

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Winter arrives in Queenstown and Methven
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Cold temperatures and a significant dose of the white stuff has Queenstown and Methven 'pumped' today (May 16) as ski areas welcome an early start to winter. Queenstown's Coronet Peak and The Remarkables both recorded 13cm of new snow overnight at base ...

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Disappear in Light to screen at festival
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Playwright and performer Jo Randerson has been a cult figure in Wellington theatre since she burst onto the scene with her play Fold back in 1995. This documentary follows the creation of Randerson's largest scale work yet, a black comedy about death ...

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