Overseas workers miss out
The Government's ``Jobs for New Zealanders First'' scheme has resulted in a reduction of overseas labour being brought into the Bay of Plenty.
Rural
Overseas workers miss out
The Government's ``Jobs for New Zealanders First'' scheme has resulted in a reduction of overseas labour being brought into the Bay of Plenty for the kiwifruit harvest.
Drought exacts heavy stress toll
This year's drought may cost Northland dairy farmers about $500 million, says the Northland Rural Support Trust.
Light at the end of the tunnel for sheep and beef
For a good proportion of sheep and beef farmers, the light at the end of the tunnel has, for some time, been the headlight of a train heading towards them.
Property
Affordable homes on the way for Bay
A $1.7 million Government grant will provide more affordable housing for some of Tauranga's most vulnerable people.
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Business
Kidicorp agrees to buy four Auckland pre schools
Kidicorp has agreed to buy a chain of four Auckland pre-schools, further cementing it's place as the largest provider of early childhood education in New Zealand.
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- 5:53 PM May 23rd
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Crash on Kaimais
A car and truck have collided in the Kaimai Ranges.
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- 4:27 PM May 23rd
Motoring
Motorsport: Family fun the classic way
Todd Forsyth must have shares in a fuel company to run this much-modified 1974 MGBGT, spotted racing at Pukekohe one recent rainy Saturday.
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NZ Herald
Man sentenced for indecent assault after giving girl synthetic cannabis
A 43-year-old man who gave a 12-year-old girl synthetic cannabis and put his hand up her skirt when she passed out avoided being sent to jail today. The judge hit out against legal highs during sentencing, they were filling up her courtroom and causing widespread social problems. Long-time cannabis and synthetic user Kirk Daniel Rutledge, 42, had smoked the then-legal Tai High before going to Woodham Park in Dallington, Christchurch, last year. The young girl, truant from school, approached him and asked him for a cigarette. After sharing a cigarette, Rutledge then offered her one of his synthetic…
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