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CAA launches investigation into 'blown away' plane
New Zealand Herald - 1 hour ago
By Edward Gay The CAA is investigating an incident in June which saw a Pacific Blue Boeing 737 being blown away from a boarding gate at Wellington Airport.
Boeing 737 blown away from airbridge Newstalk ZB
Plane blown away from airbridge (+video) Stuff.co.nz
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BBC News
Guantanamo jury gives bin Laden driver 5 1/2 years
The Associated Press - 36 minutes ago
GUANTANAMO BAY NAVAL BASE, Cuba (AP) - A US military jury gave Osama bin Laden's driver a surprisingly light sentence Thursday, making him eligible for release in just five months despite the prosecutors' request for at least a 30-year sentence to ...
Video: Bin Laden Driver Seeks Leniency From Gitmo Jury AssociatedPress
Osama bin Laden's driver sentenced to less than six years AFP
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TopNews
Govt asked to reduce child poverty
TVNZ - 38 minutes ago
The Children's Commission and Barnardos are calling on the government to raise benefits and extend paid parental leave in a bid to reduce child poverty.
New Zealand out of step on child support, says Kiro New Zealand Herald
Strong reaction to child poverty report Otago Daily Times
3 News NZ - Newstalk ZB - Voxy - Scoop.co.nz (press release)
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National Business Review
ACC praised for pampering its staff with a welfare card
National Business Review - 32 minutes ago
The Mental Health Foundation has praised ACC for pampering its employees with a staff welfare card. National criticised the use of the card, saying ACC staff were spending $750000 on spas, manicures and botox treatment using the Activa card.
ACC defends employee wellbeing allowance Newstalk ZB
ACC defends staff benefits spending 3 News NZ
Radio New Zealand - Scoop.co.nz (press release)
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BBC News
British actor on police "wanted" leaflets
Radio New Zealand - 15 hours ago
Christchurch police have posted an image of the British TV star Robbie Coltrane on "wanted" leaflets in an effort to alert homeowners to a teenage burglar.
Cracker crime fighter TVNZ
Potter star used to crack crime BBC News
Otago Daily Times - Scotsman - Metro - Telegraph.co.uk
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3 News NZ
Goff throws National leader's rubbish rummage to the dogs
New Zealand Herald - 6 hours ago
By Patrick Gower Labour has outed this dog as the prime suspect in the case of the rubbish strewn outside John Key's Helensville electorate office.
Nats told no camera footage of cocktail party Stuff.co.nz
Nats must find a new way to identify infiltrator National Business Review
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ABC News
Georgia pounds breakaway capital
Reuters UK - 32 minutes ago
By Margarita Antidze MEGVREKISI, Georgia (Reuters) - Georgia pounded the capital of its breakaway South Ossetia province with heavy weapons on Thursday after a ceasefire broke down within hours and separatists said they were under siege.
Video: Georgia announces ceasefire RussiaToday
US, Russia making S. Ossetia peace effort Reuters
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Radio Australia
Opponents reach deal to impeach Musharraf
guardian.co.uk - 1 hour ago
Lawyers rally in Karachi in support of judges dismissed by Pervez Musharraf in November 2007. Photograph: Rizwan Tabassum/AFP/Getty Pakistan's president, Pervez Musharraf, is facing the prospect of being thrown out of office after the country's fragile ...
Video: Pakistan moves to impeach its president - 07 Aug 08 AlJazeeraEnglish
Musharraf Impeachment Bid May Prompt Army Move to Avoid Crisis Bloomberg
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USA Today
Court clears way for another immigrant's execution
The Associated Press - 2 hours ago
HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) - An illegal immigrant from Honduras who claimed his treaty rights were violated when he was arrested for a robbery and murder lost his appeal Thursday at the US Supreme Court, clearing the way for his execution.
Video: Inside Story- José Medellín's execution- 06 Aug 08- part 2 AlJazeeraEnglish
Illegal immigrant from Honduras facing execution International Herald Tribune
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European Kiwis melanoma rates rise
TVNZ - 1 hour ago
A report published today in the New Zealand Medical Journal says the number of melanoma cases is rising steadily. The research suggests that despite intensive awareness campaigns, the 'slip, slop, slap' message is not getting through.
Europeans' skin cancer rates show steady rise New Zealand Herald
More melanoma cases Newstalk ZB
All About Hawke's Bay
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Missing girl found, ending family's anguish
The Southland Times - 7 hours ago
By JARED MORGAN - The Southland Times | Friday, 08 August 2008 Missing Invercargill teen Janelle Savage has been found in Christchurch, ending three months of anguish for her parents.
Missing schoolgirl found New Zealand Herald
Missing girl's parents frustrated Southland Times
All About Hawke's Bay
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TVNZ
Peters called as witness
Stuff.co.nz - 23 hours ago
By MARTIN KAY - The Dominion Post | Thursday, 07 August 2008 AT LOGGERHEADS: Winston Peters was involved in angry exchanges with Rodney Hide yesterday.
Winston Peters gives speech on foreign minister role National Business Review
Privileges committee sets terms of reference for Peters inquiry New Zealand Herald
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Trust "dysfunctional" says auditor-general
TVNZ - 2 hours ago
A trust that controls millions of dollars on the West Coast has been described as dysfunctional and operating in an atmosphere of suspicion and distrust in a report from the auditor-general.
Trustees ordered to work together Radio New Zealand
Shape up or quit, Coast trust told The Press West Coast
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
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National's plan to find taping culprit foiled
New Zealand Herald - 54 minutes ago
National has run into a dead end in its bid to find the culprit who made secret recordings of private conversations with MPs. The party was hoping to get security camera footage of a cocktail evening in the Wellington Town Hall last Friday, ...
Wellington City Council denies mistake regarding CCTV footage 3 News NZ
Taped talks not captured on camera Newstalk ZB
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Newstalk ZB
Union: Guards need protection tools
TVNZ - 1 hour ago
The Corrections Association is calling for defensive tools to protect prison guards, as Auckland Prison at Paremoremo remains in lockdown after gang fighting left four inmates with stab wounds.
Prison guards want more protection Newstalk ZB
Gang feud sparked stabbing of inmates New Zealand Herald
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3 News NZ
Cop death accused impassive in court
Stuff.co.nz - 1 hour ago
The man accused of the alleged carjacking that led to the death of Sergeant Derek Wootton appeared in court in Porirua this morning.
Man charged in connection with policeman's death remanded Otago Daily Times
Driver responsible for police officer's death appears in court 3 News NZ
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3 News NZ
Slip could see more Torbay demolitions
Stuff.co.nz - 15 hours ago
The Earthquake Commission is waiting for a report from its experts before deciding if any more homes on Auckland's North Shore will be condemned.
Torbay house being demolished Radio New Zealand
Torbay house demolished following last week's slip 3 News NZ
Auckland stuff.co.nz
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Stuff.co.nz
Victim's sister 'stoked' at guilty plea
Stuff.co.nz - 3 hours ago
By CASSANDRA POKONEY and NZPA - The Southland Times | Friday, 08 August 2008 RELIEF: Sarah Hutchings, the sister of murder victim Michael Hutchings, said she was 'stoked' one of two people charged with his death had pleaded guilty.
Guilty plea entered to Clutha murder charge Radio New Zealand
Man admits teen's murder TVNZ
Channel 9 - NZ City - 3 News NZ
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3 News NZ
Principal still working despite child-sex charges
The Dominion Post - 3 hours ago
Tihirau Shepherd, the suspended principal of Feilding's Hato Paora College, has been working at a school near Opotiki, in the Bay of Plenty - despite being on bail pending trial on child-sex charges.
Accused principal kept working TVNZ
Suspended sex-accused teacher at new school Otago Daily Times
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Times Online
Hillary Clinton's camp wants her supporters to be 'honoured'
Times Online - 1 hour ago
Hillary Clinton could yet derail Barack Obama’s presidential campaign after video emerged yesterday of the former First Lady refusing to rule out a divisive floor vote at his nominating convention this month.
Hillary Clinton's slur unearthed to hurt Obama guardian.co.uk
A Catharsis in Denver? Newsweek
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