November 1 2009 Issue

Mystery of missing Indian student deepens

Five weeks after he went missing, AUT University student Srikanth Rayadurgam continues to cause anxiety to his family, peers, colleagues and of course the New

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Don’t talk yourself into trouble

If you and your mobile phone are inseparable, you are best-advised to put the latter to sleep while driving a vehicle or have in place ...

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New Indian envoy coming

The Indian Government has appointed former Chief of the Indian Navy Admiral Sureesh Mehta as its next High Commissioner and Plenipotentiary to New Zealand, rescinding ...

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Three pushers go behind bars

Three Indians of Fijian origin ended up as long-term guests of the state after they were charged and convicted of offences relating to the supply ...

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Dangerous drugs breed dangerous thugs

Tackling both has become priority...

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Colourful entertainment at IBA 2009

Classical and contemporary dances by Ratna Nagalakshmi Venkat, a mini fashion show by the models of Reshabh D Parikh Productions and a live band comprising ...

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Major initiative to promote science launched

Scheme provides $1 million to scientists, teachers and students ...

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AUT student designs for the future

When Priyanka Pereira made her runway debut at the AUT Rookie Fashion Show last fortnight, no eyebrows were raised; for, the 23-year-old fashion student at ...

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Fiji Judge gets visitor visa after hullaballoo

A judge of the Fiji High Court was granted a three-month visitor visa by Immigration New Zealand to enable her 20-month old child an emergency ...

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Lawyers and law firm in the dock

A law firm and two lawyers are facing charges relating to breaches of the Legal Practitioners Decree. The Decree, enforced earlier this year, obliges legal practitioners ...

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