Biogas from pig manure being trialled
Radio New Zealand
Wed Dec 3 06:57:19 2008
The pork industry is to explore the potential for using pig manure as a source of renewable energy that can be used to power farms or sent to the local electricity network.

Sirens wail over lack of tsunami alert system
Stuff
Wed Dec 3 06:00:00 2008
The Hastings tsunami alert plan of "everyone fends for themselves" is irresponsible, especially when the local council has unused sirens that could be installed, a civil defence manager says.

Local Indians' tribute to Mumbai victims
New Zealand Herald
Wed Dec 3 05:00:08 2008
Hundreds of people from the local Indian community, as well as other New Zealanders, are expected to gather tonight in Auckland to remember those who died in the Mumbai attacks. The attack on Mumbai killed some 180 people and wounded...

China raises death estimate from tainted milk to six
Radio New Zealand
Tue Dec 2 22:24:30 2008
China has lifted to six the number of babies believed killed from drinking toxic milk formula and raised the number affected to 294,000, months after a scare that has battered confidence among local and foreign consumers.