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2004: Foreshore, seabed Bill passed

After 18 months, the Government's much-debated foreshore and seabed legislation was yesterday passed by Parliament, with the Government saying that all it did was preserve the status quo.

Freedom camping bill passes

People who poo in New Zealand's pristine places can now be pinged with a fine after a bill passed by Parliament today.

Freedom camping Bill 'ridiculous'

Freedom campers are being dumped on unfairly by new legislation banning camping in some areas and allowing instant fines for leaving waste, Labour and the Greens say.

Banks splits with Brash over dope policy

The Act Party's Epsom seat hopeful John Banks has dramatically shot down his leader Don Brash's views on decriminalising cannabis, saying it will never become party policy.

End of the line - closing the NZPA file

Press association directors, 1912, (from back left) F. Pirani, P. Selig, C.S. Smith, L.P....

End of the line - closing the NZPA file

Long-time NZPA journalist and former editor Max Lambert files his last report for the national news agency.

Woman fights off shovel-wielding sex attacker

An 18-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a home invasion and attempted sexual assault in Dannevirke, during which a woman was bashed on the head with a shovel.

New Governor-General sworn in

New Zealand's next Governor-General has been sworn in at Parliament with a royal guard of honour and a 21-gun salute.

Toddler injured in driveway accident

A Hawke's Bay toddler run over in the driveway of her home today is tonight being transferred to Auckland's Starship Hospital for specialist care.

Wairoa residents to march against gang violence

Wairoa residents are planning to march against gain violence after a Mongrel Mob member fired a shotgun into the crowd at a rugby match in the northern Hawke's Bay town.

Some Christchurch quake victims killed by fire

Some of the victims of Christchurch's February 22 earthquake died of smoke inhalation or burns, a coronial inquest into their deaths was told today.

League: Luck looking forward to tussle with Tate

Lock Micheal Luck will look forward to welcoming back an old mate when the New Zealand Warriors and fellow National Rugby League finals-bound North Queensland do battle in Auckland on Saturday night.

Athletics: Adams claims third world title in style

Valerie Adams of New Zealand celebrates after her attempt during the women's shot put final at...

Athletics: Adams claims third world title in style

Valerie Adams saved her best until last with a huge throw in the final round to emphatically win her third shot put title at the world athletics championships in Daegu, Korea overnight.

Dramatic changing of guard for Wallabies

Former Wallabies skipper Rocky Elsom. Photo NZPA

Dramatic changing of guard for Wallabies

Matt Giteau's social networking skills removed one element of surprise before Australia's rugby World Cup squad were unveiled today, but there was still a genuine shock in store when James Horwill was unveiled as their new captain.

Cricket: Auckland all-rounder to play for Otago

Young Auckland all-rounder Jimmy Neesham will play his cricket in Otago this summer in the hope of getting more regular game time at provincial level.

Man who killed father with punch acquitted

A man who killed a young Hastings father last year after felling him with a punch, has been found not guilty of manslaughter.

Motorsport: Paddon up against rivals' local knowledge

New Zealander Hayden Paddon knows he will have to counter local knowledge as he looks to wrap up the production world rally championship (PWRC) in Australia.

Rugby: Five club players banned

Five young players from the Otahuhu Rugby Club in Auckland have been banned for life after an assault on a referee earlier this month.

Cottonsoft asked to prove green credentials

Supermarket chain Foodstuffs has asked toilet paper maker Cottonsoft to back up its environmental credentials, amid accusations its uses tropical rainforest timber in toilet paper sold here.

Labour would scrap new internet law

The Labour Party would remove the ability for internet accounts to be suspended under a copyright law that comes into effect tomorrow.

ABs welcome sign for capital

Instead of the controversial Wellywood sign, a massive All Blacks sign will welcome visitors flying into Wellington Airport during the Rugby World Cup.

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