SPCA dog now working for foreign army
A puppy rescued by a Whangarei SPCA worker is now saving lives by sniffing out explosives in some of the world's war-torn danger spots.
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One of the finalists for the upcoming 2013 New Zealand Hi-Tech Awards, Aranz Geo, credits the Christchurch earthquakes.
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A fellowship of the pen
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Stepping stones
The benefit of an after-school job is far, far greater than the cash it gives teens, writes Donna McIntyre.
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Success: Bananas with an ethical flavour
All Good trio are keen to expand the business beyond fruit, while sticking with their fair trade strategy.
Dita De Boni: Cram in a real Kiwi experience
Hurrah for the news that more and more New Zealanders are cutting short their OE to return to the (currently brown) grass of home, writes Dita De Boni.
Questions hang over 2degrees' future
2degrees lost a guiding hand with the death of chief executive Eric Hertz at a time when the company faces the challenge of getting revenues to match its customer share.
Rotorua's sulphur does not worsen asthma - study
A five-year study into Rotorua's hydrogen sulphide levels has found the gas has no negative impacts on people suffering from asthma.
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Small business: Working with charities - Pete Russell
Local fruit and vegetable delivery business Ooooby founder Pete Russell on his partnership with the Auckland City Mission.
Nearly 200 Christchurch landowners decline Crown offers
Almost 180 Christchurch landowners have chosen not to accept the Crown offers on their red-zoned properties.
WORLD opens Fashion Week
Wellington Fashion Week has opened with a show by renowned Kiwi label WORLD. It's the second time the event has been held and this year almost 40 designers, including up and coming local brands, as well as the likes of Trelise Cooper, Starfish, Kathryn Wilson and Ruby are taking part. Wellington Fashion Week runs until April 7.
$71m deal for council's North Shore HQ
A former Takapuna Grammar student, who migrated from Malaysia 12 years ago, has just completed one of this year's biggest commercial property deals.
Small business: Working with charities - Wallace Cotton
Bill Wallace, co-founder of Wallace Cotton on why his company is involved with charity and the Starship Foundation.