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  • Duo plead not guilty to murdering Indian in New Zealand

    Two men accused of murdering an Indian-origin man in New Zealand in January have pleaded not guilty and are now headed for trial. Bryne Pelmar, 20, and Shivneel Shahil Kumar, 18, have been charged with burning alive 21-year-old Shalvin Prasad Jan 30 in south Auckland. The two appeared in the Auckland High Court Wednesday and pleaded not guilty to the charge, media reports said. Both the ...

  • Hesson concerned over Vettoris career hampering Achilles tendon problem

    New Zealand coach Mike Hesson has admitted concern over injured veteran Daniel Vettori and said there were some serious medical discussions to be had over his future. Vettori was a huge asset in the UK during the ICC Champions Trophy but struggled through with an Achilles tendon problem that has hampered him for nearly a year, and raises concern over his international career, Stuff.co.nz ...

  • Tourism NZ -100 Pure New Zealand - new press releases

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  • Kiwis Are Developing Taste for Lower Profile Honeys

    Thursday, 20 June 2013, 2:41 pm Press Release: Airborne Honey Kiwis Are Developing Taste for Lower Profile HoneysNZ Honeydew Enjoys Surge in Popularity Due To Taste and Health BenefitsAccording to Airborne Honey, the country's oldest and most trusted honey brand, New Zealand Beech Honeydew is becoming increasingly sought after, both at home and internationally. Managing Director, ...

  • Police investigating Fox River home invasion

    Thursday, 20 June 2013, 3:08 pm Press Release: New Zealand Police Police investigating Fox River home invasionAn investigation is under way after a home invasion at Fox River on the West Coast of the South Island yesterday evening.Armed intruders entered a house about 9.30pm and detained the couple who live there. The intruders had disguised their appearance.They remained at the ...

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The Virgin Spring (Jungfrukällan) [DVD]

The Virgin Spring (Jungfrukällan) [DVD]

Ingmar Bergmans The Virgin Spring (Jungfrukllan) takes place at a historical crossroads between the decline of pagan worship and the spread of Christianity in medieval Sweden, and similarly the film itself stands at a crossroads in Bergmans career. Having achieved ci ... ...

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  • Bitter sweet mood marks end of an era for Council workers

    Bitter sweet mood marks end of an era for Council workers A mixture of tears and laughter are expected at the formal farewell of 27 Wellington City Council workers who have given more than 500 years of service between them.The departure of the staff from the Council's in-house works unit - CitiOperations - marks the end of an era and the loss of decades of institutional ...

  • Aotearoa needs more volunteers to give time

    "Volunteer numbers remain stable, a good sign considering the economic climate," says Vanisa Dhiru, Chief Executive of Volunteering New Zealand. But there is still a need for more people to give time to their communities if they are able.The percentage of New Zealanders volunteering have declined slightly following the Christchurch Earthquake but December 2012 quarter statistics ...

  • New Plymouth Police Have you seen Niko

    Thursday, 20 June 2013, 3:02 pm Press Release: New Zealand Police Have you seen Niko?New Plymouth Police are appealing to the public for any information or sightings of missing 16-year-old Bell Block teenager, Nikolao Meafua known as Niko.Concerns are growing for the safety of Niko who has been missing for nearly a fortnight after he left his Bell Block home on foot on Monday 10 ...

  • Closure of Esplanade conservatory prior to refurbishment

    Thursday, 20 June 2013, 3:04 pm Press Release: Palmerston North City Council 20 June 2013Closure of Esplanade conservatory prior to refurbishmentPalmerston North City Council has decided to close The Victoria Esplanade conservatory ahead of a planned refurbishment due to safety concerns.Senior property and parks planner Aaron Phillips says the decision was made due to the deteriorating ...

  • New cronies for EQC quango

    No one has a clue what they do, but the board of the Earthquake Commission has been shaken up. Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee today announced three new appointments to the board of the Earthquake Commission. Out is retiring chairman Michael Wintringham and board member Denise Bovaird. The newbies include Sir Maarten Wevers, who will take over the role of chairman on ...

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