Smokefreerockquest Finals in Hamilton
Smokefreerockquest 2010 national final will be held at Hamilton’s Founders Theatre on September 11.
Queenstown Cookie Time Bar
Cookie Time is opening a Cookie Bar in Queenstown in May 2010.
Kinzett Terrace Closed to Freedom Campers
Kinzett Terrace carpark, in the Nelson region, has been closed to freedom campers.
Sony Smallest Interchangeable Lens Camera
Sony NZ is launching ultra-compact, interchangeable lens system digital cameras – the smallest in the world.
Chef Rick Stein Live in New Zealand
Rick Stein, a highly respected chef, is visiting New Zealand this winter 2010 with his theatre show – Rick Stein’s Food Odyssey – in Auckland and Wellington.
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.
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.