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Friday, 21 Nov 2008

National, ANZ, ASB follow rate cuts

By AARON LIM - BusinessDay.co.nz

The National Bank, ANZ and ASB have cut interest rates on a range of loans, hot on the heels of cuts by Westpac and Kiwibank yesterday.

Fonterra cuts milk payout

By ANDREW JANES - BusinessDay.co.nz

Fonterra has cut its 2008/09 payout forecast by 60 cents to $6 a kilogram of milk solids.
Southern economy may lose $240m

Millie Elder drug charge dropped

By MICHAEL FIELD - Fairfax Media

Police have dropped a major drug charge against the adopted daughter of broadcaster Paul Holmes.

Police protest home detention for killer drunk driver

Auckland police are fighting a decision to keep a drunk driver out of jail because her agoraphobia would cause her "difficulties" inside a cell.

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National News

Man accused of influencing a juror for trial

A 28-year-old Auckland man accused of attempting to influence a juror in the Antonie Dixon murder trial was today committed for trial.

Auckland traffic warning after Southern Motorway crash

Women's refuge: Rethink Rickards job

Former high profile QC Kevin Ryan dies

World News

Fiji's military government unveils budget

By MICHAEL FIELD - Fairfax Media

 Fiji's military regime has unveiled a FJ$1.75 billion (NZ$1.1 billion) budget for next year, including a cut in company taxes and the creation of tax free zones in remote areas.

Hicks has had a 'difficult' year since release

APEC ups the pressure to get Doha deal done

Obama chief of staff pick meets with Republicans

Sport

Black Caps wilt under pace attack

Stuff.co.nz | 02:23PM

LATEST: The Black Caps' day two efforts have got off to a horrible start in the first Test with four wickets falling to the Australian pace attack within the first session of play.

All Blacks prepare for in-your-face Welsh

Aussie great praises Breakers' form

Aussies no lay-down misere - Price

Business

Zintel profit little changed

02:06PM

Telecomms services provider Zintel Group Ltd reported a $1.226 million bottom line profit in the six months to September 30, little changed from the $1.248m in the same period last year.

Tax credit boosts Tower

Ryman realised profits up 10pc

Record numbers cross the ditch

New Zealand Market Summaries

Intra-day trading
Entertainment

Michael Jackson to testify in UK court

Reuters

Michael Jackson will appear in a British court next week to testify in a lawsuit brought against him by a Bahraini prince, the singer's lawyer has confirmed.
Jackson 'too unwell' to travel to UK court
Bahrain prince sues Michael Jackson

Madonna and Ritchie's weekend divorce (+video)

Lohan, Ronson in nightclub fist fight

Sick Winona Ryder 'deathly pale'

Entertainment

Lohan, Ronson in fist fight

Hollywood lovers Lindsay Lohan and lover Samantha Ronson had a physical fight during a night out in London.

Technology

Personalise your Google search

Google is giving you unparalleled control over your search results.

Sport

Carter ready for a kick-start

All Blacks sharpshooter Dan Carter is backing himself to break out of a rare goalkicking slump – hopefully in time for Sunday's test against Wales here.

Lifestyle

Fashion Wrap: Miley hits her stride

This week's fashion winner is teen queen Miley Cyrus, who seems to have finally hit her stride in the style stakes.

Travel

Star Wars - the exhibition

Somewhere in a laboratory a scientist is watching Star Wars and taking notes. It's not the popular story, engaging characters or entertaining action scenes that capture the scientist's attention - it's the speeders, robots and spacecraft.

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