Tauranga, Dec 22 NZPA - Two teenage girls charged jointly with the murder of an elderly Opotiki man almost a month ago have been remanded in custody until January 13.

DB Breweries says its new low-carb beer Export 33 is one of the best-selling new-release beers in the company's 77-year history.

22 December 2008 - If you tag property this summer chances are that you will get caught.

The warning comes from Manukau City Council Community Safety Portfolio Leader Councillor Dick Quax.

22 December 2008 - The $15.5 billion current account deficit reflects a range of factors including the high costs of petrol imports during the period, Council of Trade Unions Economist Peter Conway said today.

22 December 2008 - As part of its comprehensive bridge maintenance schedule, the NZ Transport Agency is again carrying out annual resurfacing work on Auckland Harbour Bridge over the Christmas and New Year holiday period.

22 December 2008 - You've booked Christmas holiday accommodation, aired the tent and arranged for neighbours, kennels and catteries to look after on your pets and home - but have you prepared your vehicles and yourself for safe travel on the roads?

22 December 2008 - As part of the SH20 Maunkau Harbour Crossing project, the NZ Transport Agency will improve the drainage and stormwater quality around Mangere Bridge.

22 December 2008 - Gull New Zealand announced today that it was making its first-ever large scale delivery of fuel to the South Island.

22 December 2008 - Hamilton Police investigating the aggravated robbery of a grandmother's home are seeking the public's help in tracking down the offenders.

22 December 2008 - The Mental Health Foundation is encouraging New Zealanders to focus on their mental health and wellbeing as they make resolutions for the year ahead.