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Friday, October 9th, 2009
Winston Peters.

Peters back with all
guns blazing

New Zealand First leader Winston Peters is back with all guns blazing today in a speech slamming immigration, foreign ownership and the Government.

A seatbelt.

Police who stopped a car in Whakatane found a 10-year-old boy at the wheel. 11:12 am

A taxi driver refuses to wear a black shirt because it reminds him of the Nazi Reich. 11:27 am

A man armed with a machete robbed a liquor store in Lincoln, south of Christchurch, last night. 11:27 am

A youth organisation is warning about a fraudster making bogus fundraising calls. 09:58 am

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Toddler may have been stolen to order

Toddler may have been stolen to order

Police hunting for missing west Auckland toddler Aisling Symes have not ruled out she could have been stolen to order. October 9, 2009, 8:48 am

Elsom replaces Mortlock as captain

A new captain and seven uncapped players are the features of the Wallabies 35-man squad for their end-of-year tour.6 minutes ago

NZ sharemarket edges up early

NZ sharemarket edges up early (NZPA)

The New Zealand sharemarket edged up in early trading as leading stocks Telecom and Fletcher Building notched up small rises. October 9, 2009, 8:46 am

US may work with Taliban: Clinton

US may work with Taliban: Clinton

The Obama administration was looking at whether it could work with some members of the Taliban as part of a review of the Afghanistan war strategy, Secretary… 53 minutes ago

Mobile data services pushed to limits: Qualcomm

Mobile data services pushed to limits: Qualcomm

SAN DIEGO (Reuters) - Speed increases in mobile data services will require more densely built networks, executives from wireless chip and technology supplier… October 9, 2009, 10:50 am

Odd

Michael Jackson skit sparks racism calls

Michael Jackson skit sparks racism calls

CANBERRA (Reuters) - An Australian talent show skit based around late pop star Michael Jackson and the Jackson 5 has backfired after U.S. October 9, 2009, 3:59 am

Wellington found to be New Zealanders' destination of choice

The cool little city has edged out the big little city, and has bloomed beyond the garden capital.October 7, 2009, 7:12 am

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  • Amy Williams

    October 9, 2009, 2:47 pm
    A wintry Players and Plonkers

    Who was praiseworthy and who was pretentious this...

  • Ed's View

    October 1, 2009, 3:42 pm
    Are you ready for the big one?

    Yesterday's earthquake and tsunami and the subsequent tragedy that has engulfed Samoa, American Samoa and Tonga should be a wake-up call for all...

  • Ellie Evans

    October 6, 2009, 5:04 pm
    Cooking up a televisual treat

    Everyone's gearing up to help the tsunami appeal, from a newly-announced gig to a special fundraising edition of Good Morning.I have to admit I have no time for this show and normally switch over as soon as it comes on, but good on them for hosting this...

  • Lou Maea

    October 6, 2009, 4:25 pm
    First impressions of the disaster in Samoa

    The scenes that have greeted me since my arrival in Western Samoa late on Friday night can only be described as devastating.I am here as part of the Habitat For Humanity team to see help we can provide to the people of Samoa.The damage is on the...

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