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March 8, 2017

NBC host Matt Lauer invited to ‘talk the walk’ over Kiwi bolthole

Federated Mountain Clubs, as representative of New Zealand’s outdoor community, is calling upon American media personality Matt Lauer to restart negotiations with the community regarding his purchase of the Hunter Valley Station. Federated Mountain Clubs welcomes [...]

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Published on March 08, 2017 15:42

One of NZ’s most dramatic powerboat crashes remembered

Arguably New Zealand’s most dramatic offshore powerboat crash is being remembered today, 21 years after  it nearly claimed the life of acclaimed racer Graeme Horne. Horne was captaining “Fleetlease” with two crew at 150 km/h [...]

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Published on March 08, 2017 02:59

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Mini-skirt invented 7,000 years ago

New discovery rocks human history studies Ancients wore mini-skirts, necklaces, and smelted copper, 8,000 years ago, report scientists   Belgrade (dpa) – A “sensational” discovery of 75-century-old copper tools in Serbia is compelling scientists to [...]

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Published on March 06, 2017 19:27

Emergency mobile TXT alerts going nationwide

Civil Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee says the implementation of a new nationwide channel for sending alerts about emergencies to mobile phones is on track to be up and running by the end of the year. [...]

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Published on March 06, 2017 13:03

March 5, 2017

National superannuation age rising to 67 from 2040

The Government will progressively lift the age of eligibility for NZ Superannuation from 65 to 67, starting in 20 years’ time, Prime Minister Bill English announced today. “New Zealanders are healthier and living longer so [...]

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Published on March 05, 2017 19:20

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