New Zealand national news stories for most on Thursday 08/02/2007

Council Relieved Far North Escaped Worse Damage In Storm
Newswire
Wed Feb 7 09:32:19 2007
The country's two northern-most communities, Te Hapua and Waitiki Landing, remain isolated after flood waters took out a bridge on State Highway one just north of Te Kao.

NZ Daredevils' Film To Screen In US
Xtra MSN
Wed Feb 7 08:38:51 2007
A film about the antics of "New Zealand's most dangerous stuntman" will have its world premier at a United States film festival next month.

Options for your mortgage
TV3
Wed Feb 7 07:30:08 2007
Mortgage interest rates in New Zealand are high, compared with most other countries. Hamish Clark ou ...

Waitangi Day Not Significant, Most Kiwis Say
Newswire
Tue Feb 6 23:21:40 2007
More than half of New Zealanders say Waitangi Day has no significance for them, according to a new poll.

Kiwis slow to plan funerals
TVNZ
Tue Feb 6 12:00:00 2007
Most New Zealanders are woefully unprepared for one of the few certainties of life - death, but a little forward planning can make saying goodbye to a loved one that much easier

Ngai Tahu site gifted to nation
TVNZ
Mon Feb 5 12:00:00 2007
One of Ngai Tahu's most significant historic sites has been gifted back to the nation