Someone in Otago has won $18.2 million in Lotto (Powerball First Division) last night! Here is the story from Radio New Zealand http://a.msn.com/01/en-nz/AAmCpBk?ocid=se
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Sports matches must be free-to-see on TV
Clayton Mitchell Wellington, February 5, 2017 Many Kiwis who would love to be kicking back watching the Chappell-Hadlee One-Day Cricket International between the Black Caps and Australia live on television are not able to do so. Only Kiwis with the money to pay for a Sky subscription will be watching the series decider in Hamilton live on television. It is…
Read MoreWillie Jackson joins the Labour Party
Andrew Little Sunday, February 5, 2017 Renowned Mori broadcaster, Manukau Urban Mori Authority Chief Executive and respected political commentator Willie Jackson is joining the Labour Party to strengthen Labours Mori voice. We are hugely excited to have such a high-quality candidate in Willie putting his hand up for Labour and for Mori. Strong Voice He has long been a strong…
Read MoreGregory Fortuin at the Royal Police Academy
Wellington, Thursday, February 2, 2017 An inspiring and interesting speech our friend Gregory Fortuin (Salvation Army National Director and Former Families Commissioner and Former Race Relations Conciliator) at the Police Recruit Wing 302 (Wellington) Address on Thursday, February 2, 2017. Mr Fortuin aways packs his speeches with facts, humour and forthrightness. His Address: Deputy Commissioner Viv Rickard of Te Arawa,…
Read MoreSeattle judge blocks Trump immigration order
Saturday, February 4, 2017 This is a Reuters report published by Radio New Zealand A federal judge in Seattle on Friday granted a nationwide temporary restraining order blocking U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent action barring nationals from seven countries from entering the United States. The judge’s order represents a major challenge to the Trump administration, which is expected to immediately…
Read MoreThe most tragic case for Christchurch barrister
Radio New Zealand Saturday, February 4, 2017 A Christchurch barrister said that the case of a mother jailed for murdering her severely disabled daughter is the most tragic in his career. Donella Knox was jailed for four years in December 2016 by the High Court in Blenheim. The case can only now be reported, because legal suppressions have just lapsed.…
Read MoreBody of missing swimmer found
Radio New Zealand Wellington, Saturday, February 4, 2017 Wellington Police have confirmed that a body found at Karaka Bay is that of a man who went missing in the Hutt River on Thursday. Police recovered the body from the rocks at the bay near Seatoun just after 8 am today. Sue Barnett, who lives in the area, said that several…
Read MoreTPP talks with Australia begins tomorrow
Supplied Content Wellington, February 4, 2017 Trade Minister Todd McClay will be in Sydney tomorrow to meet with his Australian counterpart, Trade and Investment Minister Steven Ciobo. They will discuss bilateral and regional trade issues likely to be of significance for both countries in 2017. “The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) will be a key focus of the meeting. Despite the recent…
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