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QUAKE day 4: Death toll tops 100
NewsWire reporters monitor media coverage of the Christchurch earthquake emergency. NICOLE BENNIK edited their work: To recap 4:30pm: The Crusaders’ first two home games of the Super Rugby season will...
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Twitter users worldwide have been turning to the social media site to form a global community during the Christchurch earthquake disaster. Increasingly media outlets were releasing their upcoming...
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Chch quake aid fills four church trucks
A WELLINGTON church wanting to help friends and family affected by the earthquake has been overwhelmed by the response from its members and the public. Four trucks, two containers and one bus full of...
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Mates raise funds for dream school in India
BUILDING DREAMS: Danny Pemberton (left) and Fish Radich making a diffence to the children of India TWO travelling Wellingtonians helping children in Nilakottai, India, build their “dream school” have...
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Plimmerton firefighters get wet for charity
TRAINING HEATS UP: Fire chief Carl Mills and Ben Troy. IF YOU have ever dreamed of having your car washed by firefighters, then get to Plimmerton on May 5. Plimmerton Volunteer Fire Brigade will be...
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Dumping, scavenging stumps charity stores
DUMPING and theft of donations outside charity shops appears to be stumping anyone looking for a solution. The Karori Salvation Army shop, pictured above, in particular is having problems despite the...
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Community keen to help with Elijah’s medical care
A WELLINGTON mother hesitant to ask for help for her sick son is overwhelmed by donations of $150 from people keen to help. Michelle Lemon is raising money for son Elijah to see a private urologist,...
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Gym throws its weight behind charity black tie dinner
SWEATY is out and swanky is in when Les Mills gym hosts a charity black tie dinner and live auction for children on Saturday. Studio one, normally reserved for the likes of Pump and Body Attack...
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Rise in animal abuse sign of the times, says Wellington SPCA
With animal abuse on the rise, Wellington SPCA is highlighting animal cruelty during its annual Paws Appeal. About 500 collectors will hit the streets, collecting donations for the SPCA and raising...
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Quiz night planned to help Scouts on way to Jamboree
READY FOR ACTION: Scouts having outdoor adventures TRIVIA gurus of all ages are invited to a quiz night next Friday to help Newlands Scouts fund their way to the 20th Scouts Jamboree. The evening...
View ArticleA call to support free ambulance service
WELLINGTONIANS are being reminded they have the only free ambulance service in the country, as collectors prepare to hit the streets Friday for the annual Wellington Free Ambulance appeal Wellington...
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