Tue, 21 May 2013 15:42:46 GMT
 National Geographic | Oklahoma tornado: search and rescue efforts continue in Moore - live updates The Guardian Texas and Oklahoma counties in yellow are under a tornado watch until 7pm. Graphic by the national weather service. Photograph: /NOAA. The counties in yellow are under a tornado watch. Blue represents a severe weather warning; orange means severe ... Reporters: Jasmine Coleman, Victoria Park and Michael Hirst Oklahoma tornado: Barack Obama pledges help for storm-hit state Obama: Nation to stand by Oklahoma survivors 'as long as it takes' |
Tue, 21 May 2013 08:59:28 GMT
 MSN NZ News | Waterspouts spotted off Auckland coast TVNZ A thunderstorm warning for Auckland has been lifted, after waterspouts were seen off the coast this afternoon. People at Auckland Airport and in Titirangi reported seeing double waterspouts and funnel clouds in the Manukau Harbour at around 4pm as a band ... Waterspouts form over Manukau Harbour Waterspouts twirl in Auckland Waterspouts spotted in Auckland harbour |
Tue, 21 May 2013 05:11:54 GMT
 Newstalk ZB | GCSB 'arguably' didn't break law Stuff.co.nz The country's spy watchdog says the Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB) "arguably" didn't break the law in the cases of 88 Kiwis. The Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security Paul Neazor was investigating after an internal review ... GCSB says report clears it of illegal spying Questions already over GCSB inquiry Only a full inquiry will restore confidence in GCSB - Shearer |
Tue, 21 May 2013 03:07:21 GMT
 Newstalk ZB | Petition seeks animal testing ban in legal highs bill Radio New Zealand A petition has been delivered to Parliament asking for a ban on animal testing when legal highs are developed. A select committee is hearing submissions on the Psychoactive Substances Bill which will put tougher rules in place for the regulation and sale of ... Petition, protest against legal high testing on animals Petition calls for animal testing ban Petition against animal tests handed in - News - MSN New Zealand |
Tue, 21 May 2013 07:40:29 GMT
 3News NZ | Dangerous work practices put truck drivers at risk - union New Zealand Herald The comment comes after yesterday's collision between two logging trucks near Tolaga Bay which killed one driver and left the other seriously injured. Police have also just launched an annual transtasman safety operation targeting heavy vehicles, focused ... Truck driver killed in 'horrendous' accident Truck driver dies in head-on crash Driver killed after logging trucks collide |
Tue, 21 May 2013 02:54:16 GMT
 Newstalk ZB | Community leaders voice their opposition to SkyCity deal TVNZ Auckland community leaders have voiced their opposition to the Government's convention centre deal with SkyCity. Green Party co-leader Metiria Turei and Salvation Army representatives, were among the opponents to the recently-signed deal who gathered ... Community groups criticise convention centre deal Greens try to whip anti-casino fervour |
Tue, 21 May 2013 02:15:06 GMT
 3News NZ | Coroner probes fake licence links in deaths Stuff.co.nz Fatal crashes involving foreigners using New Zealand driver licences issued on the basis of faked home- country documentation are being investigated by the Christchurch coroner. Senior Constable Chris Blackford, of Queenstown, confirmed last week he ... Foreigners getting licences illegally, say coroners Cop investigates fake foreign licences - Money - MSN New Zealand |
Tue, 21 May 2013 07:40:30 GMT
 MSN NZ News | Nelson school to remain open after year-long battle New Zealand Herald Nelson's Salisbury School will remain open after a year-long battle with the Ministry of Education. The girls' special needs school made the announcement on its website today. "The hard work by the board and the school's supporters for over a year has ... Parata makes U-turn over special school Special school staying open after all Nelson's Salisbury School to stay open |
Tue, 21 May 2013 08:20:19 GMT
Defence redundancy letters released New Zealand Herald Hundreds of long-serving Defence Force personnel were told they had low potential and commitment to service when they were made redundant, newly released letters show. The correspondence, released to Labour under the Official Information Act, was ... Defence Force letters 'insulting and insensitive' Long-serving Army staff told they had 'low commitment' NZDF under fire for redundancy letters - News - MSN New Zealand |
Tue, 21 May 2013 14:18:00 GMT
 Indian Express | Indian-origin men facing gangrape charges in New Zealand Indian Express Rape Four Indian-origin men accused of gangraping a young girl today appeared in a court in New Zealand. Top Stories. IPL spot-fixing case: Actor Vindoo Dara Singh arrested in Mumbai · IPL 2013 LIVE SCORE: Chennai Super Kings bat, Sachin Tendulkar ... Woman tells of alleged multiple rape ordeal Katikati accused in pack rape Indian-origin men in New Zealand face gang-rape charges |