February 2014 - Mark Wasley News

Who will pay for Arena screen?

February 25, 2014 0

Replacing Arena Manawatū's ageing big screen could cost $750,000, and Palmerston North ratepayers are being lined up to contribute a third of the cost.

Return of rink on thin ice

February 18, 2014 0

The chances of the popular Ice World New Zealand temporary ice skating rink returning to Palmerston North this year are melting away with no action already taken towards a $100,000 upgrade to the city clock tower's electricity transformer.

Kiwi scientists investigate martian moon weight

February 18, 2014 0

New Zealand scientists have been part of a daring fly-by of the Martian moon Phobos which could finally debunk long-held science fiction theories and help find out why the moon weighs less than it should.

Katy Perry sports engagement ring on Valentine's Day

February 18, 2014 0

Katy Perry was pictured with partner John Mayer on Valentine's Day sporting a ring on the third finger of her left hand, making many wonder if he had asked her to marry him.

Push to book GP appointments online

February 18, 2014 0

More New Zealanders could find themselves renewing prescriptions and booking GP appointments online, following a push from the Government.

Channel Seven offices raided over alleged Corby payments

February 18, 2014 0

Federal police have searched the Sydney offices of the Seven Network in relation to alleged payments to convicted drug smuggler Schapelle Corby for interviews.

Parliament orders publication of Countdown letter

February 18, 2014 0

Parliament has ordered the release of a letter Labour MP Shane Jones wrote to the Commerce Commission, alleging supermarkets were threatening to blacklist New Zealand suppliers if they didn’t hand over cash payments.

Colin Craig sets deadline for Russel Norman's apology

February 18, 2014 0

Green Party co-leader Russel Norman has been given until Friday to apologise to Conservative Party leader Colin Craig over statements he made suggesting Craig was sexist and homophobic.

Brendon McCullum breaks Crowe's NZ record

February 18, 2014 0

Brendon McCullum has become the first New Zealander to score a triple century in test cricket and also to gain the new record for the highest individual score by a New Zealander in test cricket.

Lack of $40 parking fines not hurting yet

February 18, 2014 0

The cost of abolishing Palmerston North's $40 parking fine for failing to activate the meter correctly has yet to hurt the city council's books.