"The latest 9.3 percent fall in the price of Whole Milk Powder (WMP) on Fonterra's new internet-based auction highlights the need for an independent review of the auction system," says Lachlan McKenzie, Federated Farmers Dairy spokesperson.

Taupo Police can now 'officially' release the name of the girl that died in a boating accident at Lake Taupo yesterday.

She is Genevieve Lewis, aged nine years from Eketahuna.

Uniformity has been dominating garden design in New Zealand, says Ellerslie International Flower Show mentor and The Road to Ellerslie - in the Garden City television presenter Dan Rutherford.

7 January 2009 - The Salvation Army is beginning to see a rise in demand for its addiction services as people pick up the pieces after the festive season.

Auckland, Jan 7 NZPA - A 19-year-old south Auckland man has been charged with aggravated robbery following an armed house invasion on Monday.

Damien Kingi will appear in Waitakere District Court on January 13 for a depositions hearing.

A nine year old girl holidaying in Taupo with her immediate family was tragically killed this morning on the lake when she was run over by a boat.

Wellington, Jan 6 NZPA - It's a girl!

Auckland Museum today made its proud announcement about its "long, sleek" great white shark thawing in its loading bay, awaiting dissection.

6 January 2009 - Entries in the 2009 New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards, incorporating the Sharemilker of the Year, Farm Manager of the Year and Dairy Trainee of the Year competitions close on Friday (January 9).

6 January 2009 - Wellington has blown away other contenders for the TopSpot Kiwi families would choose when looking for a place to raise their kids.

6 January 2009 - The New Zealand Union of Students' Associations (NZUSA) has elected its national officers for 2009. Sophia Blair and Jordan King will be the Co-Presidents of NZUSA.