New Zealand http://en.epochtimes.com/ Wed, 03 Dec 2008 02:11:23 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://en.epochtimes.com/n2/new-zealand/local-council-nz-ratepayers-rodney-hide-7868.html Ratepayers and businesses groaning under the weight of soaring yearly rate rises could find relief in a report calling on councils to focus on core services. By Diane Cordemans/Epoch Times Hamilton staff Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0100 http://en.epochtimes.com/n2/new-zealand/nz-international-students-education-7867.html Smart marketing strategies and the lower New Zealand dollar are luring overseas students back after losing more than a third of the numbers in recent years. By MArgo MacVicar/Epoch Times Auckland Staff Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0100 http://en.epochtimes.com/n2/new-zealand/panmure-santa-parade-threat-china-falun-dafa-7832.html A Chinese Association has allegedly sent a letter to Christmas parade organisers in the Auckland suburb of Panmure, warning “there may be unpleasant outcome during parade” should Falun Gong's Divine Land band participate. By Charlotte Cuthbertson & Salina Wang/Epoch Times Auckland Staff Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0100 http://en.epochtimes.com/n2/new-zealand/boys-education-failing-nz-school-7831.html Schools need to play a critical role if boys are to overcome the disadvantages of a changing society where the playing field has new rules and girls appear to have the upper hand, say headmasters. By Diane Cordemans/Epoch Times Hamilton staff Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0100 http://en.epochtimes.com/n2/new-zealand/diebetes-new-zealand-7970.html Children are the latest victims of the largely lifestyle-related disease, Type 2 diabetes. By Charlotte Cuthbertson/Epoch Times New Zealand Staff Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0100 http://en.epochtimes.com/n2/new-zealand/black-caps---daniel-vettori---trans-tasman-7604.html New Zealand coach John Bracewell has admitted his struggling young batsmen are "starstruck". AAP Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0100 http://en.epochtimes.com/n2/new-zealand/falun-dafa-santa-parade-7388.html Falun Dafa's concerns of discrimination in the face of Chinese embassy pressure continue as papers are filed over a Christmas parade ban at Auckland's High Court Nov. 19. By Charlotte Cuthbertson & Salina Wang/Epoch Times New Zealand Staff Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0100 http://en.epochtimes.com/n2/new-zealand/nz-govt-john-key-apec-7248.html New Zealand's National Party leader and Prime Minister-elect, John Key, has finalised agreements with minor parties to form a coalition government in time to fly to APEC on Thursday. By Charlotte Cuthbertson/Epoch Times Staff Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0100 http://en.epochtimes.com/n2/new-zealand/cosco-nz-ports-chinese-shipping-6924.html Powerful overseas shipping companies could pounce on New Zealand ports if port authorities don't get their act together, say maritime analysts. By Diane Cordemans/Epoch Times Staff Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0100 http://en.epochtimes.com/n2/new-zealand/election-john-key--auckland-6911.html Reducing the wage gap between NZ and Australia is needed to stop a Kiwi exodus across the Tasman, new NZ PM John Key says. AAP Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0100