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Rugby: Fanfare for 'first-five shuffle'
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The Super 14 squads were announced with much fanfare yesterday, though the exercise could have been just as easily renamed the "first-five shuffle". The confirmation of Canterbury's Stephen Brett as the Blues' backline director was widely expected, the drafting of another five-eighths, Wellington's Daniel Kirkpatrick, less so. Comment?
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Ski season helps visitor numbers creep up
... accommodation is recovering but is still below levels seen before the financial crisis hit. Statistics New Zealand figures released yesterday show total guest nights for September were up 3 per cent to 2.2 million, boosted by a rise in international ... Comment?
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League: Eden Park may host double-header
... of the Tasman. Australian Rugby League chief executive Geoff Carr said the feasibility of a double-header in New Zealand was being investigated. "Things are at a very early stage but we are talking to the major New Zealand venues about a ... Comment?
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Two arrested over cheese heist
Two people have been arrested in relation to a cheese heist in Manawatu this morning and police are investigating further possible thefts from the train that was robbed. Comment?
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Funding cuts threaten drug clinic
One of only two kaupapa Maori-based residential centres for young people with drug and alcohol problems faces closure in the new year unless new funding can be found. Comment?
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Aussies Kathmandu, Kiwis Kathmandon't
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... tonight. Brokers expressed surprise that the outdoor equipment retailer did not conduct presentations around New Zealand brokerage houses to drum up interest. Grant Williamson, director of Christchurch firm Hamilton Hindin Greene, said interest had ... Comment?
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Talks seek to secure tree protection
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A council committee will today consider its response to a recent law change that allows trees to be trimmed without a resource consent. Comment?
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Cheese burglars take the biscuit
Two people have been arrested and charged with burglary after allegedly hauling several boxes of cheese off a train and into their vehicle. Comment?
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Man shot, woman injured after men kick down door
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A man was shot and a woman has head injuries after four armed offenders kicked down the door of their Lower Hutt home last night. Comment?
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So'oialo to lead new-look All Blacks
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Rodney So'oialo will captain a fresh-faced All Blacks rugby side full of comeback kids and three test debutants when they face Italy at San Siro here on Sunday . Comment?
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All Blacks: Newcomers ready for selection blowtorch
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... at the moment. I just want to get out there and do the job and have that cap behind me," Delany told a gaggle of New Zealand and Italian reporters after coach Graham Henry confirmed 12 changes to his starting lineup to face Italy. Other test ... Comment?
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New Zealand pick three uncapped players for Italy match
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... inexperienced packs ever for Saturday's game against Italy at the San Siro stadium in Milan. Making changes: New Zealand coach Graham Henry has named three uncapped players in his team to face Italy in Milan on Saturday Only captain and No 8 Rodney ... Comment?
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Super Fund 'on track' despite global crisis
The New Zealand Superannuation Fund is on track to meet its performance targets despite feeling the effects of the global financial crisis, an independent review has found. Comment?
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Anti-smack review finds no concerns
... who voted said no to the question: "Should a smack as part of good parental correction be a criminal offence in New Zealand?" The review was also to "consider any other matters which, in the reviewers' opinion, will assist in ensuring that parents ... Comment?
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Greens claim lack of consultation sparked energy policy row
... "Because we think actually the changes to energy efficiency standards for cars will pose significant costs on New Zealand at a time when they can't afford it and we don't actually think it will improve the emissions profile because we think New ... Comment?
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Migration: 'Stop the flood of Kiwis'
NEW Zealand migration to Australia would be slashed under a federal Labor MP's plan to curb our population growth. Comment?
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Cycling: Tour victory icing on cake for groom
based cyclist Heath Blackgrove enjoyed the biggest day of his New Zealand career, winning the 53rd Tour of Southland on his wedding day. His Zookeepers-Cycle Surgery team had only to cover the options on the final 65km stage into Invercargill after ... Comment?
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New Zealand: Whalewatching company wins Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards
A whale-watching company based in New Zealand was this week named overall winner of the Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards 2009. Comment?
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Shanks wins gold on first night
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JUST DID IT: Invercargill's Eddie Dawkins celebrates after his New Zealand team beat Australia in the Team Sprint event at last night's Oceania Games session at the ILT Velodrome. Comment?
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Saunders 'unlucky' to miss selection
... to miss out on Super 14 selection yesterday, saying the Stags wing had put a strong case forward. The five New Zealand Super 14 teams revealed their squads for the 2010 season at a function in Auckland yesterday. Southland gained its best-ever Super ... Comment?
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