NEW ZEALAND Summer News, Jan 09, 2012

Want summer weather? Head to Alexandra Voxy Alexandra is by far dominating as the hottest place in New Zealand this summer, taking the national high a staggering 24 times in the 40 days since Summer started reports WeatherWatch.co.nz. The weather news authority says in December the Central Otago ...See all stories on this topic » NZ: Late but berry nice all the same FreshPlaza A "phenomenal" late raspberry season this year has boosted morale for berrygrowers and sellers, as customers reach for fresh fruit to help quench their summer thirst. Wee Red Barn owner Alan Bissett said he had about 22 pickers hard at work on the last ... See all stories on this topic »

Ixcillint show on New Zild returning Otago Daily Times By David Loughrey on Tue, 10 Jan 2012 My summer holidays have given me much needed time to review some work I did early last year, searching for signs of syntactic ergativity in Pama-Nyungan languages. The boy I employ for such work was up and down the ... See all stories on this topic »

Sleepy lake and falls to fall for New Zealand Herald Photo / Alan Gibson It's perhaps the final frontier of the Kiwi summer holiday - an unblemished paradise where time slows and crayfish dinners and wide-open golden country are all part of the landscape. In the first of a five-part series, ... See all stories on this topic »

Looters in NZ raid cargo washed up from ship AFP At a time when the region is packed with summer holidaymakers, police closed Waihi beach for several hours and people were urged to stay out of the water in surrounding areas. "The expert advice we have received is for people not to approach items ... See all stories on this topic » AFP

Waitakeres: Take a hike New Zealand Herald My daughter was 9 when she did the first leg of the Hillary Trail in the Waitakeres, an 11km stroll from the Arataki Visitor Centre to the Karamatura campsite in Huia and back, setting out early on a bright but cool summer morning. ... See all stories on this topic »

Educate to protect your business New Zealand Herald The goal being to enhance how you work, how you sell, market, deal with clients and manage your time. While we all need down time of course, I do disagree. We have the luxury of long summer holiday periods in New Zealand and Australia, so there is time... See all stories on this topic »

Mayor urges port, workers to resolve dispute Radio New Zealand Ports of Auckland chief executive Tony Gibson says it has run out of time trying to bargain and more customers and jobs will be lost in the coming weeks. Mr Brown told Radio New Zealand's Summer Report programme he believes there are points the two... See all stories on this topic »

Racing: Trainers eye up payday New Zealand Herald Wills and training partner Kevin Hughes now have a serious shot at winning New Zealand's richest race with their effortless second-up Woodville winner Mai Guru. The Ishiguru 2-year-old came out of nowhere at the weekend to be 10th in entry order for ... See all stories on this topic »

Farmers say 'let it rain' exports Voxy With much of New Zealand enjoying good rainfall the current season could be among the best. This potential is highlighted in November's Overseas Merchandise Trade statistics, with the full agricultural sector accounting for 80 percent of New Zealand's... See all stories on this topic »

Brothers curry favour Taranaki Daily News "Even our family back home cook less meat in the summer, because it takes more time to digest." Still, he and Jessi must have won over the locals. In 2011, the hospitality industry named India Today the best ethic restaurant at the annual Taranaki ... See all stories on this topic » Taranaki Daily News

Cricket: McCullum to play game for Sixers Otago Daily Times Younger brother Brendon McCullum has played two games for the Brisbane Heat this summer while captaining Otago in the HRV Cup. He is hot property on the twenty/20 circuit having played more than 120 games for a total of nine teams including New Zealand ... See all stories on this topic » Otago Daily Times

Girl with a mission Whangarei Leader It's inspirational for a lot of us who have been working on these issues for a long time." Go to the Facebook page Children Against Poverty or email childrenagainstpoverty @hotmail.co.nz for more information. Petitions can also be signed at the ... See all stories on this topic » Whangarei Leader

Kiwi may rise to record high against euro New Zealand Herald As investors return from their summer holidays German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Nicolas Sarkozy are preparing to meet in Berlin tonight for the firsttime this year in an attempt to flesh out a new fiscal rulebook following the ... See all stories on this topic »

Former Dragons skipper Willis retires South Wales Argus Willis, capped five times by New Zealand, was out of contract this summer and was not going to be offered a new deal. However, a settlement has been agreed and he is no longer on the Dragons' books. He said: “Regrettably I have been advised that a ... See all stories on this topic »

'Tintin,' 'Boardwalk Empire' Wow the Visual Effects Society Reuters The nominees were chosen on Saturday by VES members who attended special screenings in Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, London, Sydney, Vancouver and Wellington, New Zealand. Steven Spielberg's "Tintin" received six nominations in the four ... See all stories on this topic »

Chatham Rock Phosphate Capital Raising Update Scoop.co.nz (press release) Market development work has identified a range of potential buyers for our rock phosphate both in New Zealand and overseas. • Mid 2011 exploration work identified further previously unknown resources in the only two areas CRP tested. ... See all stories on this topic »

Bay Utd's retort on backburner Hawke's Bay Today While NZ Football had not confirmed another date, there's concern Bay players will have to request time off from their employers to travel to Hamilton on a weekday because the weekends are booked out for other games. Edge will approach the Waikato ... See all stories on this topic »

Holiday fishing whoppers Stuff.co.nz "The size of these 'teeth' are in direct proportion to the size of the cray and so during the time of early Maori settlement, there were crays of around 2m in length being hunted around NZ." The story also sparked a heated debate among commenters about ... See all stories on this topic » Stuff.co.nz

Brother flies halfway round world to save sister's life Edinburgh Evening News I had my kidney removed in August so I had about six weeks when I was very tired all the time and not very well, and then my brother and his wife and toddler all came over from New Zealand in September and he had to stay in this country for at least ... See all stories on this topic » Edinburgh Evening News

DOC losing money at campers' 'paradise' Stuff.co.nz Mr Hadfield says a lot of campers are wondering if the access road will be open by next summer. "We're happy to keep boating in. It will take it back to how it was before it became so popular." The road to Totaranui is owned by the Tasman District ... See all stories on this topic » Stuff.co.nz

Taylor Ritzel trying to row her way to London Olympics this year Denver Post "It'll come down to who fits and who is ready physically come summer." Ritzel, 23, is battling injuries for the first time in her career. Since being a part of that winning team at the world championships, she has had rib injuries that have limited her ... See all stories on this topic »

Sydney Test match a celebration of what we are Irish Times As a sports-mad boy, my father took my three brothers and me to the SCG to see the touring Lions, New Zealand, and in 1971 the last Springboks before the “apartheid ban”. We watched a swag full of great rugby league games too. ... See all stories on this topic »

The balancing act Stuff.co.nz (blog) Especially since summer is perfect for it. I guess every kid is different, but have you thought of getting him to work on his balance first? My boy got a runna bike when he was 2, and rode that for a year before we got him a proper two-wheel pedal bike ... See all stories on this topic »

Gold standard Thread Their tests show that after one use, hair contains four times the keratin peptides; and after three days it contains seven times as many. I like to use a light touch in my make-up over summer and Inika's founder, Miranda Bond, agrees. ... See all stories on this topic » Thread

Editorial: Rena saga will end Timaru Herald But again there is the threat of oil making its way onto the previously pristine beaches of one of New Zealand's most beautiful stretches of coastline. Fortunately most of the oil on the ship has been removed, but reports indicate that a slick at sea ... See all stories on this topic »

Scott extends Edinburgh stay The Press Association The 21-year-old law student, who signed an elite development contract in the summerafter impressing with Currie and in the Scotland youth ranks, is now tied to the club until 2014. Scott, who has grabbed tries against RaboDirect Pro12 champions ... See all stories on this topic »

Bowlers' turn to butcher victory Hawke's Bay Today Unfortunately for the Jamie How-skippered Devon Hotel Central Districts Stags team last night, it wasn't any other day and victory was as elusive as a decent summer's day in the North Island after New Year. It was the Canterbury Wizards' day at ... See all stories on this topic »

Why you should see the Maggie Thatcher movie Stuff.co.nz (blog) New Zealand had a taste of that in the late 80s and early 90s, and what we learned - as Thatcher's Britain did too - is that sudden dramatic change is far worse than making steady corrections. "Not just in vision and attitude but in policy and ... See all stories on this topic »

Press Release: OUSA Scoop.co.nz (press release) Shapeshifter are unquestionably New Zealand's greatest drum and bass act, their live shows are an unmissable staple for a Kiwi summer and OUSA is making sure Dunedin gets their share this summer along with support from mainlanders Sunshine Sound System ... See all stories on this topic »

Clermont Auvergne coach Vern Cotter in line for England coaching job if Stuart ... Telegraph.co.uk World champions New Zealand are top, with Australia and France in second and third place. England have 12 Test matches — five in the Six Nations, three on their summer tour of South Africa and four autumn Tests — to break into the top four to ensure ... See all stories on this topic » Telegraph.co.uk

Bethanie in the Land of the Aussies 10sBalls And fought off three match points. She lost 7-6,6-2. Great efforts for Bethanie Mattek -Sands for real.she has Bedn working to fix her shoulder since The U. S . Summerhardcourts .. Shoulders and knees really take time to rehab. Back to Perth. ... See all stories on this topic »

Iwate Pref. native finds meaning in working for revival of tsunami-hit hometown Mainichi Daily News Instead, he went to New Zealand for a year, sleeping in backpacker hotels and paying his way with part-time jobs at wineries. The experience got him thinking that maybe Ofunato could attract foreign tourists the same way New Zealand's wineries did, ... See all stories on this topic » Mainichi Daily News

For this retail group, it's shaping up to be a super summer Herald Sun Part of the strategy has been fresh growth from nine new BCF stores and three new Ray's Outdoors outlets in the period, along with 10 stores opened in its new New Zealand retail arm FCO Fishing Camping Outdoors. "BCF businesses and Ray's Outdoors have ... See all stories on this topic »

Pat Cummins and James Pattinson will bring out the best in each other The Australian Pattinson has been the toast of the summer with 25 wickets in the first four Tests against New Zealand and India before a similar foot injury derailed his immediate ambitions after last week's Sydney Test against India. Cummins has just started running ... See all stories on this topic »

Bowlers bowl 'em over Independent Online South Africa's best bowling performance of the summer saw them win their first home series since 2008 when they triumphed 2-1 against Sri Lanka after winning the third Test by 10 wickets here yes- terday. Proteas captain Graeme Smith praised his ... See all stories on this topic » Independent Online

Construction of big arena gets going The Citizen Daily Born in Arusha, Tanzania, his greatest moment was arguably the 1500m final at the 1974 Commonwealth Games held in Christchurch, New Zealand, when he won the gold medal ahead of New Zealand runner John Walker and Kenyan Ben Jipcho. ... See all stories on this topic »

Watch Shameless (US) Season 2 Episode 1 - Summertime Online ... Search scope: the Web; NZ only ... Shameless (US) full Summertime pales in comparison to Shameless (US) full Summertime. ... Let's take the time to filter what Shameless (US) Season 2 Episode 1 megavideo news is worth reading online. ... nz.entertainment.yahoo.com/.../watch-shameless-us-season-2-e...

Summer Time-yeeeoww!! // Photo Gallery // isolated New Zealand ... imagine yourself setting your line in this perfect nugget...pretty tempting, isn't it? Uploaded by morissard; Photographer morissard; 3rd Jan, 2012; Viewed 153 ... isolated.co.nz/photo/details/5273/_morissard

Radio New Zealand : News : World : Friday drops out as Samoa ... Radio New Zealand - Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa. 09 January 2012 - 8:04 ... With the switch made, Samoa will be one hour ahead of New Zealand summer time. ... www.radionz.co.nz/news/world/94917/samoa-skips-a-day

Stu Todd's summertime mocktail punch | Otago Daily Times Online ... Stu Todd's summertime mocktail punch. Home » Lifestyle » Food ... Hot tip: The Summer Playground ... Submit your news & photos - Login or Register. Opinion? ... www.odt.co.nz/.../food.../stu-todds-summertime-mocktail-pun...

Rainy summer ruining holidays - National - NZ Herald News "We haven't seen any of those blue-sky summer days where the grass is dry, and it doesn't look like it's going to change any time soon," Mr Duncan said. ... www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1...

Summertime city calls for a party | Canterbury Lifestyle News ... It's no wonder visitors flock to Melbourne to explore the sights and lap up the best food and drink. www.starcanterbury.co.nz/news/summertime-city.../1228593/

Does news really matter over summer? | Stuff.co.nz Stuff.co.nz ... Does news really matter over summer? ... who has won what at the Golden Globes, but frankly, right now in this time and place, I don't give a damn. ... www.stuff.co.nz/.../Does-news-really-matter-over-summer

SunLive - Summer time - The Bay's News First Summer time - Sunlive - The Bays News First. ... possibly going to 'fall off'. MaritimeNew Zealand has charge of the situation and since the 236m... Read More ... www.sunlive.co.nz/news/20304-summer-time.html

  

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