Wikio - Oceania

New Zealand Prime Minister goes for a ride in an i MiEV, falls in love (AutoblogGreen)

Thu, 15 May 2008 22:58:44 GMT

Filed under: EV/Plug-in , Pacific Region , Japan There's nothing like a real-life introduction to get the love sparks flying. Helen Clark, Prime Minister of New Zealand happened to be in Japan the other day when she was invited to take a ride in the all-electric i MiEV from Mitsubishi. She found the ride through the Tokyo streets "smooth" and thought it was the perfect automotive solution for her...

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Wildside- Honey, mead and great company!! - Harihari, New Zealand (TravelPod.com Recent Updates)

Fri, 16 May 2008 01:20:56 GMT

From Wellington, Somerset to Wellington, New Zealand...

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Pancakes and picnics - Westport, South Island, New Zealand (TravelPod.com Recent Updates)

Fri, 16 May 2008 01:08:43 GMT

From Wellington, Somerset to Wellington, New Zealand...

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Golden beaches and missing dolphins - Kaiteriteri, New Zealand (TravelPod.com Recent Updates)

Fri, 16 May 2008 00:45:51 GMT

From Wellington, Somerset to Wellington, New Zealand...

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Southward bound - Nelson, South Island, New Zealand (TravelPod.com Recent Updates)

Fri, 16 May 2008 00:43:58 GMT

From Wellington, Somerset to Wellington, New Zealand...

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Seal slides - Farewell Spit, New Zealand (TravelPod.com Recent Updates)

Fri, 16 May 2008 00:52:50 GMT

From Wellington, Somerset to Wellington, New Zealand...

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Lomai rules at the beach (Fiji Times)

Thu, 15 May 2008 20:30:29 GMT

LOMAIVITI scooped the overall title in the Beach Volleyball competition defeating Neighbours by two straights sets (21-16, 21-17)in the final at the National Beach Centre on Wednesday night.

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Drotini in Games Squad (Fiji Times)

Thu, 15 May 2008 20:30:29 GMT

ADI Cakobau School's long distance star Akesa Drotini has secured a spot in the Fiji team to the Commonwealth Youth Games in Pune, India in October.

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Datt seeks out shadowy figures (Fiji Times)

Thu, 15 May 2008 20:32:20 GMT

SHADOWY figures behind Fiji's first coup should be revealed along with their motivating factors, said former parliamentarian Krishna Datt.

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Ali seeks to settle case out of court (Fiji Times)

Thu, 15 May 2008 20:32:20 GMT

AN out-of-court settlement is being discussed in the case between Fiji Women's Crisis Centre co-ordinator Shamima Ali and the military.

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Dismissed (Fiji Times)

Thu, 15 May 2008 20:31:46 GMT

THERE is a need to explore the possibility that government officials breached a court order to stop the deportation of The Fiji Times publisher Evan Hannah, the High Court in Suva ruled yesterday.

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Old girls farewell long-serving teacher (Fiji Times)

Thu, 15 May 2008 20:32:22 GMT

THE Catholic Church in Fiji farewelled one of its long-serving nuns at a memorial service yesterday at the Sacred Heart Cathedral in Suva.

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Rauluni, Sorby will be aces in Suva U21 netball pack (Fiji Times)

Thu, 15 May 2008 20:30:30 GMT

STARS in the making Unisi Rauluni and Cecelia Sorby have forced their way into the final Suva Netball under-21 team for the Fiji Games.

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Vandals target home for third time (New Zealand Herald )

newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz — Thu, 15 May 2008 17:00:12 GMT

A Housing New Zealand home in South Auckland had its windows smashed out and five separate fires lit inside it early yesterday in what was the third attack on the home this year. The four-bedroom home in Bates St in Papakura was...

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Media : Music guru's departure hits bum note (New Zealand Herald )

newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz — Thu, 15 May 2008 17:00:00 GMT

Global music giant EMI Music has dampened New Zealand Music Month by pulling the plug on a top talent spotter and champion of local music, Chris Caddick. The departure marks the downgrading of the Auckland business from a fully...

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Australian FM says won't be intimidated by Fiji threats (People Daily)

Thu, 15 May 2008 08:31:34 GMT

Australian Foreign Minister Stephen Smith said here on Thursday his country would not be intimidated after its high commission in Fiji received its second death threat in just over a week. The high commission in Suva is reviewing se ...

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Tertiary institutions set up association (Fijilive)

Thu, 15 May 2008 01:07:35 GMT

Tertiary institutions in Fiji are coming together to help in the development of local sporting talents. FASANOC President Vidhya Lakhan opened a forum for dialogue amongst leading institutions during their first meeting on Saturday in which a draft constitution was presented. The Fiji Universities Sporting Association had their first meeting to brainstorm the idea of improving sports in the international...

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Simpson ready for Tonga (Fijilive)

Thu, 15 May 2008 01:07:33 GMT

Fiji Under-20 rugby coach Rayne Simpson will leave no stone unturned as he composes the best combination for their first warm-up game against Tonga tomorrow at the National Stadium in Suva.He fine-tuned his combination in a bid to improve Fiji’s standing at the upcoming Junior Rugby World Cup in Wales next month.The Savusavu-born coach remains optimistic for a better outing against his Pacific rival....

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Decision reserved in pathology appeal (New Zealand Herald )

newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz — Wed, 14 May 2008 22:03:16 GMT

The Court of Appeal has reserved its decision on an appeal by Labtests New Zealand against a High Court ruling annulling its $560 million contract for Auckland pathology services. In March, the High Court overturned the decision...

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Granger leads race for top job (Fiji Times)

Wed, 14 May 2008 20:34:54 GMT

FORMER Fiji netball coach Frances Granger starts as favourite for the top job as interview of potential coaches got underway in Suva yesterday.

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