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Britt's father speaks of his grief
BRITT Lapthorne's father today spoke of his grief over the death of his "beautiful girl".
News.com.au  –  Oct 11, 2008 7:36 PM [GMT]  –  comment?
Geldof to speak in Auckland
Rock singer turned global hunger campaigner Sir Bob Geldof will speak at a dinner in Auckland next month. Proceeds from the November 14 event will benefit the Manukau Community Foundation.
New Zealand Herald  –  Oct 11, 2008 5:00 PM [GMT]  –  comment?
Boys leaving school early
Boys are leaving school early at almost twice the rate of girls. A biannual report on the national school roll shows nearly 20 per cent of boys enrolled at Year 11 last year did not go on to Year 12 this year.
New Zealand Herald  –  Oct 11, 2008 5:00 PM [GMT]  –  comment?
Ferry fares
Fullers has taken exception to a table in last weekend's newspaper, comparing its Waiheke fares with those of overseas ferry services. Fullers says the table should have included the fact that at least four of the 16 highlighted...
New Zealand Herald  –  Oct 11, 2008 5:00 PM [GMT]  –  comment?
Poll predicts 20pc swing against Labor
A NEW poll predicts a huge swing against Labor in the most important NSW state seat facing a by-election next Saturday.
News.com.au  –  Oct 11, 2008 4:09 PM [GMT]  –  comment?
Undercover cop's lies sent 150 to jail
Police have hired one of the country's top lawyers to investigate a former officer's stunning confession that he lied in court - and wrongfully sent at least 150 people to prison.Patrick O'Brien wrote to Chief Justice Dame Sian...
New Zealand Herald  –  Oct 11, 2008 4:00 PM [GMT]  –  comment?
Girl driver dies in horror smash
Speed and alcohol are suspected factors in a crash that left a young woman dead and two friends badly injured only 500m from their home early yesterday morning.Natasha Ann Evans, 20, died instantly when the red Peugeot she was...
New Zealand Herald  –  Oct 11, 2008 4:00 PM [GMT]  –  comment?
Election campaigns put economy first
The formal election campaigns of the major parties kicked off today with the international economic crisis firmly the centre of attention.Labour leader Helen Clark dominated the launches by announcing the Government would implement...
New Zealand Herald  –  Oct 11, 2008 4:00 PM [GMT]  –  comment?
Binge drinking linked to breast cancer
A leading surgeon says breast cancer rates could soar unless young women cut back on binge drinking - and that mammograms are being "oversold".Dr Trevor Smith said alcohol was among the lifestyle choices that contributed towards...
New Zealand Herald  –  Oct 11, 2008 4:00 PM [GMT]  –  comment?
Key tackles economy in Nats' election campaign
National leader John Key spelt out his party's key policies and its credentials for managing a troubled economy at the launch of its formal election campaign today.About 700 party faithful filled a conference room of Auckland's...
New Zealand Herald  –  Oct 11, 2008 4:00 PM [GMT]  –  comment?