http://www.nzherald.co.nz/ Latest Content for Eloise Gibson en-nz Copyright 2010 APN HOLDINGS NZ Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:20:18 +1200 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss APN RSS Generator webnews@nzherald.co.nz webmaster@nzherald.co.nz http://www.nzherald.co.nz/images/nz_little_logo.gif http://www.nzherald.co.nz/eloise-gibson/headlines.cfm?a_id=366 A unique species of killer whale is disappearing from the Ross Sea, and New Zealand's Antarctic deep-sea fishing may be partly to blame. A group of Italian and American researchers who visit Antarctica yearly have noticed a large... http://www.nzherald.co.nz/eloise-gibson/news/article.cfm?a_id=366&objectid=10632908&ref=rss newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 19 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 Mining companies say they have no interest in mining ecologically sensitive areas of the Coromandel Peninsula and do not believe there is pressure from the industry to enter national parks. This week, conservation group Forest... http://www.nzherald.co.nz/eloise-gibson/news/article.cfm?a_id=366&objectid=10632712&ref=rss newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 Auckland's natural environment is in decline and will continue to worsen unless the new Super City council delivers a shake-up, say monitoring officers. The region's environment monitors told would-be civic leaders they would inherit... http://www.nzherald.co.nz/eloise-gibson/news/article.cfm?a_id=366&objectid=10632495&ref=rss newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:00:20 +1200 Thirty-five new cars come on to Auckland roads every day - and a growing number of households have more than two cars. We travelled 9 per cent more kilometres by car in 2008 than in 2004 - despite public transport use also rising... http://www.nzherald.co.nz/eloise-gibson/news/article.cfm?a_id=366&objectid=10632512&ref=rss newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 Shellfish planted to test contamination levels in Auckland's inner harbours have revealed rising levels of toxic metals. The Auckland Regional Council says heavy metals are not yet at worrying levels but has warned that rising... http://www.nzherald.co.nz/eloise-gibson/news/article.cfm?a_id=366&objectid=10632511&ref=rss newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 The Prime Minister appeared to hint at a watering down of proposals to open national parks to mining yesterday, saying the Government had started looking at less sensitive parts of the country. In November, Energy Minister Gerry... http://www.nzherald.co.nz/eloise-gibson/news/article.cfm?a_id=366&objectid=10632290&ref=rss newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 16 Mar 2010 08:00:57 +1200 Hollywood would have us believe weddings are all about finding the perfect dress - and the perfect partner - but wedding industry experts say couples are increasingly searching for ways to make their special day easier on the planet. Locally... http://www.nzherald.co.nz/eloise-gibson/news/article.cfm?a_id=366&objectid=10632039&ref=rss newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Mon, 15 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 Forget bungee jumping and whitewater rafting ... this is real adventure holidaying. Not just getting to within centimetres of a great white shark, but putting one hand inside its jaws ... and being able to take it out again. The... http://www.nzherald.co.nz/eloise-gibson/news/article.cfm?a_id=366&objectid=10631785&ref=rss newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 13 Mar 2010 07:55:59 +1200 A historic North Shore Army building with sweeping views over the Hauraki Gulf is to be opened as a restaurant. The Department of Conservation plans to lease a World War II era officers' mess hall - which is empty apart from occasional... http://www.nzherald.co.nz/eloise-gibson/news/article.cfm?a_id=366&objectid=10631440&ref=rss newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting and Black Caps Daniel Vettori and Brendon McCullum put aside their sporting rivalry to enjoy a day at the races yesterday. Ponting, whose nickname is Punter because of his love for a flutter,... http://www.nzherald.co.nz/eloise-gibson/news/article.cfm?a_id=366&objectid=10631270&ref=rss newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:00:00 +1200 Eight baby sharks born after a bizarre accidental caesarean section last year were released into the wild yesterday. The young school sharks became famous in November after visitors to Kelly Tarlton's Underwater World watched stunned... http://www.nzherald.co.nz/eloise-gibson/news/article.cfm?a_id=366&objectid=10631221&ref=rss newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 We came here because this was a new addition to the block at the top of Mt Eden Rd, just along from the Powerstation, but already something of a local favourite. Parking was easy. There is usually plenty of space to park at the weekend... http://www.nzherald.co.nz/eloise-gibson/news/article.cfm?a_id=366&objectid=10630664&ref=rss newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Mon, 08 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 Forecasters are promising a dry, sunny weekend for Auckland and much of the North Island, but eastern areas will get wind and rain. Today's one-day cricket international at Eden Park looks set to be played under sunny skies, with... http://www.nzherald.co.nz/eloise-gibson/news/article.cfm?a_id=366&objectid=10630277&ref=rss newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 06 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 Native birds are finding their way back to Rangitoto and Motutapu islands after a controversial poison drop programme all but cleared the islands of rats and mice. Department of Conservation project manager Richard Griffiths said... http://www.nzherald.co.nz/eloise-gibson/news/article.cfm?a_id=366&objectid=10629964&ref=rss newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 05 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 Crown scientists could create more money spinners like the $470 million gold kiwifruit industry under a plan to reduce in-fighting for money. A Government taskforce has recommended reorganising the roles of the eight Crown science... http://www.nzherald.co.nz/eloise-gibson/news/article.cfm?a_id=366&objectid=10629954&ref=rss newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 05 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200