Archive for December, 2013

Slown down on corners warn Waikato Police after close calls

Press Release – New Zealand Police

Waikato Police are urging motorists to take care of themselves with the single biggest call for Police service these holidays being in relation to complaints of driver behaviour. Read more »

Police praise public for halving of Waikato road toll

Press Release – New Zealand Police

Better and more are two words Waikato Police are using to describe why the District’s road toll this year is half that of 2012. Read more »

Woman caught at nearly four times the legal limit, Waitemata

Press Release – New Zealand Police

Waitemata Police are praising the actions of a member of the public who enabled Police to catch a female drink-driver alleged to have been driving at nearly four times the legal limit. Read more »

NZ dollar little changed, may decline in 2014

Article – BusinessDesk

NZ dollar little changed, may decline in 2014 as Fed starts tapering By Tina Morrison Read more »

NZ dollar little changed, may decline in 2014

Article – BusinessDesk

NZ dollar little changed, may decline in 2014 as Fed starts tapering By Tina Morrison Read more »

MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares end 2013 on weak note

Article – BusinessDesk

Dec. 31 (BusinessDesk) New Zealand shares fell on the last trading day of 2013 on perceptions that valuations in the local market have become a little stretched pending more evidence of earnings growth. Xero, Summerset Group and Fisher & … Read more »

A Look Back at 2013 Market Movers – Morning Thoughts

Press Release – IG Markets

With the final day of 2013 upon us, its important to know how the market has travelled in the past year Read more »

Scotland set for centre stage in 2014

Press Release – Contiki Tours

Scotland is famous for its whisky, tartan, haggis, bagpipes and scenery not to mention an elusive loch monster and men who wear kilts. These appeals have helped draw visitors to the Highlands in their droves and several major events are going to put the destination … Read more »

Name release Hamilton fatal bus crash

Press Release – New Zealand Police

As the investigations into the cause of yesterday’s fatal collision between a bus and a car in Hamilton continue, the name of a driver killed in the crash has been released. Read more »

Car vs Van Crash Near Whakatane

Press Release – TrustPower TECT Rescue Helicopter

This evening the Tauranga based Trustpower TECT Rescue helicopter was called to a car vs van crash on SH30 near Whakatane. The car collided with the van as the van was turning right into a driveway, there were a total of 9 patients 3 of which were … Read more »

New Year start-up puts Auckland businesses on the road

Press Release – CarAds

A new advertising business launched in Auckland this week gives businesses the opportunity to get their brand on Auckland roads. CarAds puts advertising on private vehicles, enabling vehicle owners to earn passive income, and providing advertisers with a … Read more »

Property developers, retailers, fashion designers honoured

Article – BusinessDesk

Dec. 31 (BusinessDesk) Property developers, retailers, fashion designers and other businesspeople were among those awarded New Year Honours by the Queen this year. Read more »

New Year start-up gives car owners passive income.

Press Release – CarAds

A new business launched in Auckland this week gives car owners a means by which they can earn passive income by advertising on their vehicles. CarAds matches vehicle owners and advertisers, providing businesses with a new way of marketing their brand, … Read more »

Total Fire Ban for the Coromandel Till 8 February

Press Release – Thames Coromandel District Council

Please take care with your bbq’s this summer as there’s a total fire ban in place across the Coromandel from 20 December 2013 until 8 February 2014. Read more »

2013 road toll another record breaker

Press Release – New Zealand Automobile Association

The lowest annual road toll since 1950 is not due to any one change, says the Automobile Association. Read more »

Early morning chopper rescue for duo in dinghy at Coromandel

Press Release – New Zealand Police

Police said that two people rescued last night in the Coromandel by the Westpac Rescue Helicopter are an example of why people need to be prepared before taking to the water. Read more »

Police appeal for witnesses to fatal Hamilton bus crash

Press Release – New Zealand Police

Waikato Police investigating a fatal collision between a bus and a car at a busy Hamilton intersection late this afternoon are appealing for witnesses to come forward. Read more »

NZ dollar hits 8-month high vs. yen as NZ eyes high rates

Article – BusinessDesk

NZ dollar hits 8-month high vs. yen as New Zealand eyes higher rates, Japan mulls stimulus Read more »

While you were sleeping: Wall Street pauses

Article – BusinessDesk

Dec 31 (BusinessDesk) Wall Street is little changed to start the week, with the Standard & Poors 500 Index on track to close its best year since 1997. Read more »

MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares mixed in light trading; Diligent up

Article – BusinessDesk

Dec. 30 (BusinessDesk) New Zealand shares were mixed in subdued holiday trading, with Diligent Board Member Services leading gainers and Michael Hill International recording the biggest decline. Traders said the local market may enjoy a third year … Read more »

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