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Government's cycleway youth jobs fund shelved
New Zealand National News - Sun, 07/11/2010 - 17:00
A $5 million government fund to employ young workers on cycleway projects has quietly been shelved after delivering just a quarter of the jobs envisaged.
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Kiwis behind bars in many countries
New Zealand National News - Sun, 07/11/2010 - 17:00
Fifty-seven New Zealanders are behind bars in other countries.
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Govt criticised for lack of action on obesity
New Zealand National News - Sun, 07/11/2010 - 17:00
Government silence on the country's biggest health problem will leave hospitals "overflowing" with the chronically ill, obesity experts say.
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The rugby pundits want Buck back
New Zealand National News - Sun, 07/11/2010 - 17:00
Rugby pundits are urging Murray McCully to bring back Buck, as the Rugby World Cup minister considers whether to replace departed rugby ambassador Andy Haden.
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Jaybee the wandering kiwi finally found
New Zealand National News - Sun, 07/11/2010 - 17:00
A kiwi that spent a month on the run has finally been tracked down in a helicopter hunt through Rimutaka Forest Park.
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Aria to be discharged from hospital this week
New Zealand National News - Sun, 07/11/2010 - 17:00
Sevens months, two organ transplants and one birthday after she was admitted to Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Aria MacDonald is poised to leave her hospital bed behind.
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Solving the perplexing puzzle in double-quick time
New Zealand National News - Sun, 07/11/2010 - 17:00
The nimblest fingers in the country have been hard at work solving hundreds of puzzles in mere seconds.
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Firefighters put out petrol station blaze
New Zealand National News - Sun, 07/11/2010 - 11:28
A fire in a petrol station near Gisborne, which caused the evacuation of neighbouring properties, has been put out tonight.
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Weather brings many out to play
New Zealand National News - Sun, 07/11/2010 - 11:09
Thousands of people hit the slopes at the Mt Hutt ski-field in stunning conditions during the weekend.
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Youth justice test case for teen robber
New Zealand National News - Sun, 07/11/2010 - 10:22
Young criminals cannot count on their youth saving them from an adult sentence, the Court of Appeal has said in a test case on youth justice principles.
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Man shot in backside
New Zealand National News - Sun, 07/11/2010 - 06:10
Two men are recovering in hospital after shooting themselves in accidents over the weekend.
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Christchurch crash victims in intensive care
New Zealand National News - Sun, 07/11/2010 - 05:52
Two people remain in intensive care after a Christchurch police chase ended in a fatal crash yesterday.
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Homicide inquiry after woman's body found in Manurewa
New Zealand National News - Sun, 07/11/2010 - 04:32
A homicide investigation has been launched following the death of a 29-year-old woman after reports of an altercation at a Manurewa address overnight.
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Wainuiomata College fire contained
New Zealand National News - Sun, 07/11/2010 - 04:00
Fire Safety inspectors are at a Wellington high school building which was severely damaged by a blaze overnight.
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Shooting accidents leave two men injured
New Zealand National News - Sun, 07/11/2010 - 01:41
Two men are being treated in hospital after shooting themselves accidents over the weekend.
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Man arrested after SkyCity standoff
New Zealand National News - Sun, 07/11/2010 - 00:41
A man has been arrested after allegedly brandishing a toy gun at a security guard at SkyCity in central Auckland.
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Chopper appeal raises record amount
New Zealand National News - Sat, 07/10/2010 - 23:41
A record $1.45 million has been raised during this year's Westpac Chopper Appeal, more than $300,000 more than last year.
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Driver jailed for killing German cyclist
New Zealand National News - Sat, 07/10/2010 - 23:38
A driver who killed a German cyclist after falling asleep at the wheel of his heavily laden logging truck and trailer has been jailed for two years and three months.
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Police blitz on Auckland drunk drivers
New Zealand National News - Sat, 07/10/2010 - 23:22
Over 12,000 drivers were breath tested in Auckland this weekend in a "dress-rehearsal" for next year's Rugby World Cup.
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AOS callout out after man assaulted in Otara
New Zealand National News - Sat, 07/10/2010 - 18:30
The armed offenders squad was called out early this morning after a man was assaulted at a property in the Otara suburb of South Auckland.
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