March 2015 - Mark Wasley News

Australia beat New Zealand to win Cricket World Cup

March 30, 2015 0

Australia overwhelmed New Zealand to win the Cricket World Cup for a second time at an ecstatic Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Winston Peters wins Northland by-election

March 29, 2015 0

Winston Peters has won the Northland by-election, ahead of his nearest rival by nearly 4,000 votes.

Record amount raised for Halcombe School at gala

March 27, 2015 0

People buying a variety of items from books, puzzles and toys, to plants, cakes and raffle tickets as well as spending up at the auctions, saw the Halcombe School gala last Saturday be the school's most successful yet.

Globe Theatre Awards rise above criticism

March 23, 2015 0

Palmerston North's Globe Theatre Awards are here to stay after a backlash on social media this month, ahead of this year's event, put its future in doubt.

MediaWorks to launch radio station for baby boomers

March 23, 2015 0

MediaWorks has announced a new nationwide radio brand entitled Magic, which will launch on April 20.

Fleetwood Mac to return to NZ

March 22, 2015 0

The rumours are true - British-American rock band Fleetwood Mac are returning to New Zealand.

MediaWorks to close down Kiwi FM

March 20, 2015 0

MediaWorks have announced today radio station Kiwi FM will close on March 31.

Bassingthwaighte, Woolright named as new X Factor NZ judges

March 19, 2015 0

Natalie Bassingthwaighte and Shelton Woolright have been announced as the new X Factor NZ judges.

Natalia Kills, Willy Moon fired from X Factor after bullying contestant

March 16, 2015 0

Husband-and-wife judging duo Natalia Kills and Willy Moon have been fired from The X Factor NZ, following a scathing attack on a contestant during last night's live show.

'Best day off the farm' back in town

March 12, 2015 0

A tent city has sprung up at Manfeild as Central Districts Field Days gets under way.