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Vai alla Scheda Paese »People do not decide to become extraordinary. They decide to accomplish extraordinary things.
— Edmund Hillary
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Wellington woman to receive medal for entertaining troops in Vietnam
A Wellington singer who entertained troops during the Vietnam war is to be recognised for her musical tour of duty.
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Exclusive: Donald Trump on 'Māoris', haka, hangi and hongi
Donald Trump promised Māori would get a "great benefit" if he opened a casino in New Zealand and promised them "a great partnership for years to come".
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The Kiwi who interviewed Trump
Owen Poland worked as TV3's business editor in 1993 when he interviewed Donald Trump in Auckland, and there's one question he regrets not asking him.
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OPINION: Tourism growth for New Zealand
Tourism is big business in New Zealand and winter 2016 has seen record numbers of visitors spending the most they...
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Watch: Prime Minister refuses to name firm auditing Konrad Mizzi
Prime Minister Joseph Muscat today refused to name the company auditing Minister Konrad Mizzi, despite the minister telling a lawyer in open court to address questions about the audit company to Dr Muscat. Dr Muscat said the name of the company would be made public once the audit was published. Asked if ...
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Licensing committee rejects Sydney-style bar lockout law in Wellington test case
A Sydney-style lockout law that bar owners feared would cripple Wellington's nightlife has been rejected.
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Attention all pirates: head to Wellington for a chance to find your pieces of eight
They could have been held in the grimy palms of the real pirates of the Carribean, and now a Kapiti-based business is selling coins to thrill Blackbeard himself.
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Dairy prices down at latest GlobalDairyTrade auction
Whole Milk Powder, which is New Zealand's most important dairy export, fell 3.8 percent to an average price of US$2,681.
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Amnesty demands rich countries do more to help refugees
Source: Amnesty International Country: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Iraq, Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Libya, Myanmar, Pakistan, Somalia, South Sudan, Syrian Arab Republic, WorldWealthy countries have shown a complete absence of leadership and responsibility, leaving just 10 countries, which account for less than 2.5% of world GDP, to take in 56% of the ...
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Govt investigates North Korea's NZ-made plane
New Zealand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade is investigating how a plane produced by Hamilton company Pacific Aerospace ended up in the hands of North Korea.
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3 Chinese cities slap restrictions on foreign buyers
While New Zealand debates the impact of foreign buyers on the ever surging property market, three Chinese cities have announced new restrictions on property purchases.
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Federated Farmers backs Sri Lanka dairy partnership
The dairy initiative includes helping Sri Lanka introduce New Zealand's Farm IQ technology, a digital farm management and monitoring system.
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UN chief calls on Security Council for decisive steps to end attacks on hospitals, medical staff
Source: UN Security Council Country: Afghanistan, Iraq, Pakistan, South Sudan, Syrian Arab Republic, World, YemenBan Ki-moon stressed that international law is clear that medical workers, facilities and transports must be protected and the wounded and sick, civilians and fighters alike, must be spared.SC/12536 Security Council 7779th Meeting (AM) Speakers Urge Appointment of Special Representative ...
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Corrections to decide on future of Mt Eden prison
Most people try to stay out of prison, but one of New Zealand's most historic lock-ups could soon open its doors to even the most law-abiding citizen.
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Christchurch business damaged after large fire
A large fire has caused extensive smoke damage to a Christchurch business.
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Building boom spurs New Zealand economic growth
WELLINGTON - The New Zealand economy maintained strong growth in the April-June quarter as record-low interest rates fuelled a construction boom, official data released on Thursday showed.
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UN Security Council approves mandate of UN Mission in Colombia
Source: UN Security Council Country: ColombiaFollowing the peace agreement between the government and the FARC, the Council also approved the deployment of 450 observers to assist the parties in ending a half century of conflict.SC/12514 Security Council 7768th Meeting (AM) Welcoming the recent peace agreement between the Government of Colombia and the Revolutionary ...
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Governadores de 14 estados ameaçam decretar calamidade financeira
Governadores de pelo menos 14 estados do Norte, do Nordeste e do Centro-Oeste ameaçaram decretar situação de calamidade financeira, caso o governo federal não conceda a ajuda de R$ 7 bilhões para repor as perdas com os repasses federais. Por cerca de duas horas e meia, eles se reuniram com ...
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Asia Pacific shows progress in water security but challenges remain – ADB
Source: Asian Development Bank Country: WorldBy 2050, 3.4 billion people could be living in water-stressed areas in Asia and the Pacific while water demand will increase by 55%, states new report. Asia Pacific Shows Progress in Water Security, But Challenges Remain – ADB STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN – Water security in Asia and Pacific has ...
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South Sudan: Security Council approves expanded peacekeeping force
Source: UN Security Council Country: South SudanThe resolution authorizes a 4,000-strong regional protection force within UNMISS to bolster civilian protection in the wake of the latest eruption of deadly violence in Juba.SC/12475 12 AUGUST 2016 SECURITY COUNCIL 7754TH MEETING (PM) The Security Council today renewed the mandate of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan ...
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Wells Fargo completes acquisition of GE Capital’s commercial distribution finance business in Australia and New Zealand