8 July 2008 - The number of New Zealanders concerned about their job security due to the economic outlook is just outnumbered by those who remain unconcerned, reveals a survey by specialist recruiter Hays.

8 July 2008 - An Australian state has given renewable energy a huge push with a new law designed to make investment in small scale renewables very attractive for the average household and business.

8 JULY 2008 - A recent survey conducted by TMI Pacific, distributors of the Mahindra Pik-Up utility vehicle, found that other than the obvious choice of the tool box and mobile phone, 10% of tradies named the ute as their best mate on the job, rating it higher than the Aussie tradie icon of "the

8 July 2008 - The proposal to recognise the stored carbon content of wood products in Australia's Emissions' Trading Scheme should be adopted in New Zealand, according to NZ Wood's Geoff Henley.

8 July 2008 - The number of New Zealanders concerned about their job security due to the economic outlook is just outnumbered by those who remain unconcerned, reveals a survey by specialist recruiter Hays.

8 July 2008 - Using gas and LPG for water and space heating, instead of electricity, could cut New Zealand's CO2 output by nearly two million tonnes pa.

In the midst of a recent baby boom in most areas of New Zealand, Plunket has seen a significant increase in the number of enrolments over the last year - and continues to provide support for over 92% of young families.

Westpac New Zealand has voiced its support for two key pieces of legislation related to the financial services industry being considered by Parliament's Finance and Expenditure Select Committee.

Origin Energy Resources (Kupe) Limited, on behalf of the Kupe Joint Venture, advises that at 7.30 am New Zealand time this morning the exploration well Momoho 1 had reached a depth of 2,898m and the drill crew was preparing to pull out of hole prior to running 9-5/8 inch casing.

Vodafone New Zealand has confirmed that the iPhone will be sold on a two year contract, for $199....plus $6,000 in plan charges ($250 per month).

Vodafone's cheapest iPhone plan is $80 per month (incl 250MB of data and 120 minutes of calling), plus $549 for the phone.