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More Kiwis stayed home for global financial crisis

More Kiwis stayed home for global financial crisis

10 March 2010 0:00

A 22% drop in the number of Kiwis and long term residents departing the country last year produced the highest net rise in permanent, long term migration since 2004, Statistics New Zealand figures issued today show ...read more


London's favourite Kiwi to play Toast this year

London's favourite Kiwi to play Toast this year

04 March 2010 8:30

Toast New Zealand is proud to announce their 10th Anniversary in the summer of 2010. Join them where Toast Festival first began, at Ham Polo Club, near Richmond on 12th June for a special edition of Toast with a festival celebrating the finest food, wine, polo, live music and entertainment from New Zealand ...read more


New Zealand gives $500,000 to Chile relief efforts

New Zealand gives $500,000 to Chile relief efforts

03 March 2010 14:00

New Zealand is contributing $500,000 to international efforts to support Chile in the aftermath of Saturday’s devastating earthquake, Foreign Minister Murray McCully announced today ...read more


Minister supports work of the Maori Wardens

Minister supports work of the Maori Wardens

03 March 2010 13:45

Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Tariana Turia is praising the work of the Maori Wardens at this year’s Golden Shears. The annual four day event attracts thousands of spectators and for the second year in a row the Maori Wardens will be assisting the organisers and Police to ensure the event runs smoothly. ...read more


Interest-free student loans for ex-pat volunteers

Interest-free student loans for ex-pat volunteers

23 February 2010 12:45

From 1 April this year, volunteers working for the charity Partners Relief and Development NZ may qualify for interest-free student loans while working for the organisation in overseas aid activities, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne announced today ...read more


New Zealand a leading light in the global Earth Hour switch off

New Zealand a leading light in the global Earth Hour switch off

23 February 2010 12:45

Plans have been unveiled to plunge New Zealand into darkness at 8.30pm on Saturday 27 March – the first of more than 70 countries taking part in this year’s Earth Hour ...read more


Ports of Auckland lifts profit, pays dividend

Ports of Auckland lifts profit, pays dividend

17 February 2010 10:30

Ports of Auckland, the port company owned by New Zealand’s largest city, lifted first-half profit by 49% after reining in costs, reducing debt and generating funds from the sale of Queens Wharf ...read more


Black caps on top, despite Bangladesh fight back

Black caps on top, despite Bangladesh fight back

17 February 2010 10:30

Bangladesh managed to avoid the follow-on against New Zealand but was still in a lot of trouble at the end of day three in their one-off Test at Seddon Park in Hamilton ...read more


Dan’s the man for Kiwi blokes

Dan’s the man for Kiwi blokes

17 February 2010 10:30

New Zealand’s pin-up rugby legend, Dan Carter, has sprinted past other sporting heroes, the Prime Minister, movie gods and television presenters to take the coveted Man of the Year title in 2010 M2 Magazine Best Awards ...read more


Andy Ellis gets 50 Super caps

Andy Ellis gets 50 Super caps

17 February 2010 10:15

The dream just gets better for All Blacks halfback Andy Ellis who will make his 50th appearance for the Crusaders in their second round Super 14 match against the Reds in Brisbane on Friday night ...read more


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