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NZ-UK govts discuss visa concerns
Growing problems for New Zealanders trying to obtain British visas will be up for discussion in talks with British ministers this week. From April, the number is to be limited to 21,700 a year, compared to about 28,000 in 2009.
Soccer: Mariners too strong for depleted Jets
Central Coast Mariners secured a 2-0 win in Sunday's low-key A-League NSW derby clash with a depleted Newcastle Jets.
ACC $1m tourism bill a benefit to NZ
Overseas tourists claimed $1 million from the ACC in the last financial year, but the payouts benefited New Zealanders, the organisation says.
The girl at the centre of the storm
We are more familiar with El Nino, but La Nina cycles have left an imprint in Australia and NZ too.
Flood victim's body carried 80km
A victim found 80km away from where the person went missing in the Lockyer Valley demonstrates the massive search and rescue task ahead, authorities say.
Fight to save historic Hawkes Bay school
Owners and management of Te Aute College have taken the rare step of seeking a Commissioner to help save the historic Hawke's Bay school from extinction after 156 years as a stalwart of Maori education in New Zealand.