Publication: New Zealand Herald

First reported 15 hours ago - Updated 11 hours ago - 2 reports

Waterspouts form over Harbour

Two waterspouts have been spotted in Manukau Harbour this afternoon, after a severe thunderstorm outlook was issued by MetService.WeatherWatch warned earlier today that there was a "low to moderate" risk of tornadoes forming in Auckland, but that the ... [Published New Zealand Herald - 13 hours ago]

Entities: Tornado, Auckland, Manukau, Philip Duncan, Daniel Corbett

First reported May 20 2013 - Updated 15 hours ago - 2 reports

Television New Zealand

TV broadcaster in bid to gain seat

TVNZ broadcaster Shane Taurima announced his bid for Labour's Ikaroa-Rawhiti byelection candidacy yesterday on Te Karere, the news programme he usually edits.The seat has been vacant since the death of Labour MP Parekura Horomia last month.One of Maoridom's ... [Published New Zealand Herald - 23 hours ago]

Entities: Television New Zealand, Matt McCarten, Parekura Horomia

First reported May 20 2013 - Updated 17 hours ago - 2 reports

Editorial: Disability bill demonstrates contempt for due process

On any number of counts, the New Zealand Public Health and Disability Amendment Bill represents a particularly sorry piece of law-making.Both its content and the manner in which it made its way through Parliament warrant the strongest criticism. The bill, ... [Published New Zealand Herald - 23 hours ago]

Entities: DUE PROCESS, Disability, David Rutherford, Court of Appeal, Andrew Geddis

First reported May 20 2013 - Updated 20 hours ago - 2 reports

Train services return to normal after derailment

Train services are expected to be back to normal in Wellington this morning after yesterday's derailment.KiwiRail's general manager for passenger services Deborah Hume said the train had been removed and the track fixed, and checks on trains of the same ... [Published New Zealand Herald - 22 hours ago]

Entities: Transport Accident Investigation Commission, Wellington (New Zealand), New Zealand

First reported May 20 2013 - Updated 21 hours ago - 2 reports

DB Breweries

New boy on block acquires The Mill

Independent Liquor's move into the retail trade will help to level the playing field in an "anti-competitive" bottle store market dominated by major alcohol producers, says chief executive Julian Davidson.The Papakura-based firm - whose brands include ... [Published New Zealand Herald - 23 hours ago]

Entities: Anti-Competition, DB Breweries, Liquorland, Foodstuffs

First reported May 20 2013 - Updated 23 hours ago - 2 reports

'Technical issues' holding up meat

Chinese measures to curb sales of counterfeit meat may be a factor in millions of dollars of exported New Zealand meat being held up on Chinese wharves, Prime Minister John Key says.But Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has dismissed that suggestion, ... [Published New Zealand Herald - 23 hours ago]

Entities: Nathan Guy, New Zealand, Counterfeit, China

First reported May 20 2013 - Updated 23 hours ago - 2 reports

Michael Page International plc

NZ workers' itchy feet positive sign, says expert

More than half the workers in an employment survey plan to look for a new job in the next year.According to a survey from recruitment firm Michael Page, 56 per cent of those questioned were "very likely" to seek a job with another employer in the coming ... [Published New Zealand Herald - 23 hours ago]

Entities: Workers, Michael Page International plc, Property

First reported May 19 2013 - Updated 23 hours ago - 2 reports

Commuters clog free spots

Residents of central Auckland fringe suburbs such as Mt Eden, Parnell and Orakei are getting riled at their streets becoming free parking lots for commuters skimping on bus or rail fares.Mt Eden resident Diane Morton says her previously quiet cul-de-sac ... [Published New Zealand Herald - 23 hours ago]

Entities: Auckland, Transportation, Deborah Hill

First reported May 19 2013 - Updated 23 hours ago - 2 reports

Claws are out in luxury CBD tower

Owners of apartments in Auckland's five-star Metropolis tower are pitted against one another in battles which have ranged from cat-keeping to who sits on the body corporate.Residents in the 412-unit, 40-level high-rise say a power struggle has erupted, ... [Published New Zealand Herald - 23 hours ago]

Entities: Tony Howard, Luxury, Peter Francis, David Collins, Pumpkin Patch Ltd

First reported May 20 2013 - Updated May 20 2013 - 2 reports

Petrol bought on night of murder

Two men accused of setting Auckland man Shalvin Prasad on fire allegedly filled two containers of petrol on the night of the murder, according to police.Bryne Permal and Shivneel Kumar are charged with the murder of Mr Prasad, who was found burnt to death ... [Published New Zealand Herald - May 20 2013]

Entities: Gasoline, Homicide, Auckland, Police, Manukau

First reported May 20 2013 - Updated May 20 2013 - 2 reports

Double murder 'a nightmare' for family

The brother of a Far North man who, along with his wife, allegedly died at the hands of his nephew says the double homicide has been a nightmare for the close-knit family.Ivan Maheno, 44, and his wife Carmen Maheno, 38, died in an apparent shooting at ... [Published New Zealand Herald - May 20 2013]

Entities: Nightmare, Homicide, James Parker

First reported May 19 2013 - Updated May 19 2013 - 4 reports

Relative charged after husband, wife slain

The Northland woman who was critically injured in a shooting yesterday has died, police say.Mother-of-two Carmen Maheno, 38 died about 10.30pm in Whangarei Hospital after being shot in her Fairburn home, east of Kaitaia, yesterday morning.Her 44-year-old ... [Published New Zealand Herald - May 19 2013]

Entities: Police, Homicide, Investigation, Domestic Violence

Quotes

"The NZDF at the time regretted the fact that the letters did affect people, and that they did not adequately convey the contribution and the commitment they had made to the Defence Force."

Defence redundancy letters released [Published New Zealand Herald - 9 hours ago]

"A lot of time, stress and uncertainty could have been saved if the government had listened to the concerns of students, families and staff from the outset."

Nelson school to remain open after year-long battle [Published New Zealand Herald - 9 hours ago]

"Last year the Government said new laws were not needed. It's time they reconsidered their stance."

Dangerous work practices put truck drivers at risk - union [Published New Zealand Herald - 9 hours ago]

"The recognition makes you reflect on your life, and most people don't take the time to reflect on their lives" she said

Restaurateur honoured for services to food industry [Published New Zealand Herald - 9 hours ago]

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