NZ Blood Service Vampire Assistance
The New Zealand Blood Service is launching a blood donation campaign with assistance from publishers and broadcasters of the vampire show True Blood.
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Sony Mini Alkaline Battery Without Mercury
Sony is launching new Mini Alkaline batteries without mercury.
Didymo Tasman Update
Didymo has been found in three more Nelson-Tasman rivers this year.
Rutherford and Trafalgar Parks Consultation
A draft reserve management plan for Rutherford and Trafalgar Parks has opened for consultation from Nelson residents.
V8 Supercars Australia to Run Hamilton's ITM400
V8 Supercars Australia is to run Hamilton’s ITM400 from next year, with continued sponsorship from the Council.
Climbing Wall Safety Checklist
Department of Labour has issued a climbing wall safety checklist to 35 operators of climbing walls nationwide.
Rally New Zealand 2010 Officially Started
Rally New Zealand 2010 has been officially started by Economic Development Minister Gerry Brownlee.
Safety in the City promoted to International Students
International student safety DVD, Safety in the City has been launched.
Palmerston North Recycling Message
Palmerston North Mayor helped deliver new recycling bins to city residents.
Pick and Mix Arts Programme
Pick & Mix 2010 is a free family friendly entertainment programme.
Three Strikes Bill
The Three Strikes Bill, which ensure the worst repeat serious violent offenders stay in prison for longer, has passed its second reading in Parliament.
Pacific Nuclear Free Zone
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has announced that the United States will work towards adhering to the South Pacific Nuclear Free Zone.
Air New Zealand and Virgin Blue Alliance
Air NZ and Virgin Blue have announced their intention to seek regulatory approval for a trans-Tasman alliance.
Vaccine Reactions in Children
Dr Pat Tuohy talks about febrile convulsions to put vaccine reactions in children into perspective.
Lyttelton Port Merger Update
Christchurch City Holdings (a major shareholder of Lyttelton Port Company) advises that it is in principle supportive of a proposed merger with Port of Otago.
500 Days to Rugby World Cup 2011
With only 500 days until the beginning of Rugby World Cup 2011, Dunedin City Council’s planning is well underway.
Love Springs Water Filters Court Injunction
The Commerce Commission have obtained an interim injunction from Auckland High Court to restrain three companies involved in selling Love Springs branded water filters door to door.
Christchurch Bus Lanes
The Queenspark and Colombo Street bus routes in Christchurch are now complete and the bus lanes will open 27 April 2010.
Housing Foreign Investment Rules
The Green Party Co-Leader Dr Russel Norman says the government should follow Australia’s lead and tighten foreign investment rules around housing.
BLACKCAPS and Sri Lanka Twenty20 Series
A historic Twenty20 series between the BLACKCAPS and Sri Lanka in Florida next month has been announced.