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Kelt Guilty Of Kicking Car

Hastings, Sept 9 NZPA - Hawke's Bay merchant banker Sam Kelt has been convicted of deliberately kicking a passing car as he walked down the middle of Hastings' main street to buy a late-night burger last year.

Prisoner Movements Continues

Wellington, Sept 9 NZPA - Nearly 650 prisoners will have been evacuated from Christchurch men's and women's prisons by late tomorrow, the Corrections Department says.

Volunteers Encouraged

Wellington, Sept 9 NZPA - People wanting to help clean-up following Canterbury's earthquake should contact the Waimakariri District Council in Rangiora.

Trial Date Set For Aggravated Robbery Accused

Trial Date Set For Aggravated Robbery Accused

Auckland, Sept 9 NZPA - A man charged with two counts of aggravated robbery in Miranda on the Firth of Thames is to stand trial next year.

Michael Thomas Metera, 43, appeared at the Manukau District Court today for a callover.

Quake Reactions Different But All Normal -- Prof

Wellington, Sept 9 NZPA - Victims of Saturday's massive Canterbury earthquake could react in many different ways but all reactions should be seen as the "normal reactions of sensible human beings" to adversity, a leading psychologist says.

Schoolgirl's Murderer Fails To Have Conviction Overturned

Schoolgirl's Murderer Fails To Have Conviction Overturned

Wellington, Sept 9 NZPA - The man jailed for the rape and murder of 15-year-old Christchurch schoolgirl Marie Davis has lost a bid to have his conviction and sentence overturned.

Ground Water Changes Following Quake

Ground Water Changes Following Quake

There have been marked changes in the groundwater beneath the Canterbury Plains following Saturday's earthquake and the continuing aftershocks, says Environment Canterbury.

Temporary Relocation Of Prisoners Continues

Temporary Relocation Of Prisoners Continues

By the end of tomorrow close to 650 prisoners will have been evacuated from Christchurch Men's and Women's prisons. Commencing on Monday prisoners were moved to Otago and Auckland Women's Facilities.

Board Gazettes 15 Place Names

Board Gazettes 15 Place Names

The New Zealand Geographic Board today gazetted 15 place name proposals that did not receive objecting submissions from the public.

The Board made final decisions on these place names when it met on 3 August 2010.

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New Trains A Step In The Right Direction - Greens

New Trains A Step In The Right Direction - Greens

The long awaited arrival of the Matangi trains was welcomed by the Green Party today.