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Posted at 3:45pm Wednesday 23rd May, 2012
Police are investigating the death of a woman at Waikato Hospital on Monday following complications during child birth on behalf of the Coroner.
Officer in charge of the Waikato Coronial Investigative Team, Detective Sergeant Michele Moore says 20-year-old Casey Missy Turama Nathan died at the hospital after giving birth at a Huntly birthing centre.
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Posted at 2:24pm Wednesday 23rd May, 2012
The Government has increased its investment in New Zealand’s universities by 13.5 per cent over the past four years, according to the latest figures from the Tertiary Education Commission.
Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Steven Joyce says New Zealand’s universities continue to sustain strong financial performances,...
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Posted at 12:37pm Wednesday 23rd May, 2012
Prime Minister John Key will welcome United States Marines to New Zealand to mark the 70th anniversary of the arrival of US World War II forces to the country next month.
Next month marks 70 years since the large-scale arrival of United States forces in New Zealand in June 1942, following the entry of the United States into the Second World War.
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Posted at 12:33pm Wednesday 23rd May, 2012
Police have requested assistance from the Navy in the operation to locate and recover the helicopter believed to have crashed in Lake Sumner, with one person on board.
The helicopter is believed to be in deep water, and unable to be reached by dive teams.
Canterbury Police operations manager Inspector Craig McKay says a request has been made to Defence...
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Posted at 4:29pm Tuesday 22nd May, 2012
The Government has it is to require reflagging of foreign-owned fishing vessels operating in New Zealand waters to address labour, safety and fisheries practice concerns.
Primary Industries Minister David Carter and Labour Minister Kate Wilkinson say foreign-flagged fishing vessels will no longer be able to legally operate in New Zealand waters after...
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Posted at 3:51pm Tuesday 22nd May, 2012
The Government is to streamline the application process for legal aid lawyers and extend the length of time they have to claim payments for work done, Justice Minister Judith Collins announced today.
From 2 July, legal aid lawyers will have six months rather than the current three months to invoice the Ministry of Justice for work that has...
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Posted at 10:23am Tuesday 22nd May, 2012
Police have charged a 31-year-old unemployed Whanganui man with the murder of Derek Round.
The man was charged earlier this morning and is due to appear in the Whanganui District Court later today.
Detective Senior Sergeant Dave Kirby of Whanganui CIB says this morning’s development is a significant step but the inquiry into Derek Round’s...
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Posted at 8:20am Tuesday 22nd May, 2012
Consumer Affairs Minister Simon Bridges says good progress is being made towards a wheel clamping code of conduct, following a meeting with industry operators today.
Mr Bridges says the key operators in the New Zealand parking enforcement industry have agreed on a draft set of minimum standards and best practices.
Key provisions in the draft...
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Posted at 8:15am Tuesday 22nd May, 2012
Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully has announced the government now expects transition in Afghanistan’s Bamyan province to be formally concluded later in 2012, and the New Zealand Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) to be withdrawn later in 2013.
Mr McCully says the earlier conclusion of transition and withdrawal "reflects the outstanding...
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Posted at 8:14am Tuesday 22nd May, 2012
The search for a missing helicopter, with one person on board, will resume at first light tomorrow at Lake Sumner in North Canterbury.
The Westpac Rescue helicopter been searching in the Lake Sumner area for signs of the helicopter, which is believed to have crashed into the lake this afternoon.
Police were contacted at around 2.50pm today by the...
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