WELLINGTON, Aug 23 (Reuters) - Following are some of the lead stories from New Zealand metropolitan newspapers on Monday.
Stories may be taken from either the paper or Internet editions of the papers.
Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
DOMINION POST(www.stuff.co.nz)
Public divided over euthanasia: Public opinion remains divided over whether assisted suicide should be permitted, a poll shows.
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Shippers to launch report: An 'agenda-less' 100-page report on how New Zealand's freight transport infrastructure must gear up to remain internationally export competitive is to be launched at the Ports and Shipping Summit in Auckland on Wednesday.
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First results suggest recovery still weak: 'Patchy' and 'a mixed bag' are typical reactions to corporate results streaming in so far this month. 'All in all, there have been not too many disappointments,' said First NZ Capital's head of research, Rob Bode.
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Crisis slows PGGW's ambitious plan: PGG Wrightson managing director Tim Miles says problems associated with the global financial crisis have slowed his ambitions to reshape the rural supplies business by 12-15 months.
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Funds veteran eyes NZX talent: Companies listed on the New Zealand stock exchange are among the targets of a new wholesale fund to be launched by a veteran Kiwi investment manager in Australia.
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NEW ZEALAND HERALD (www.nzherald.co.nz)
Booze law puts you in control: Local communities will set the trading hours for liquor outlets in their areas under plans expected to be announced today.
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Everyone wants the Kiwi dream: New Zealand is the second-most desired country for potential immigrants and letting everyone in would see the population almost treble, according to a survey.
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Campaign demands halt to farm sales: A nationwide campaign starting today wants an immediate halt to sales of New Zealand farms to foreigners.
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SCF boss confident business on track: South Canterbury Finance chief executive Sandy Maier South Canterbury Finance chief executive Sandy Maier has reassured investors the business is on track to make an announcement about its recapitalisation by its August 31 deadline after a credit rating downgrade over its worsening cash position.
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((Wellington newsroom tel +64 4 471 4234, fax +64 4 473 6212 wellington.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com)) Keywords: NEWZEALAND PRESS (If you have a query or comment on this story, send an email to news.feedback.asia@thomsonreuters.com) COPYRIGHT Copyright Thomson Reuters 2010. All rights reserved. The copying, republication or redistribution of Reuters News Content, including by framing or similar means, is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of Thomson Reuters.
Stories may be taken from either the paper or Internet editions of the papers.
Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
DOMINION POST(www.stuff.co.nz)
Public divided over euthanasia: Public opinion remains divided over whether assisted suicide should be permitted, a poll shows.
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Shippers to launch report: An 'agenda-less' 100-page report on how New Zealand's freight transport infrastructure must gear up to remain internationally export competitive is to be launched at the Ports and Shipping Summit in Auckland on Wednesday.
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First results suggest recovery still weak: 'Patchy' and 'a mixed bag' are typical reactions to corporate results streaming in so far this month. 'All in all, there have been not too many disappointments,' said First NZ Capital's head of research, Rob Bode.
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Crisis slows PGGW's ambitious plan: PGG Wrightson managing director Tim Miles says problems associated with the global financial crisis have slowed his ambitions to reshape the rural supplies business by 12-15 months.
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Funds veteran eyes NZX talent: Companies listed on the New Zealand stock exchange are among the targets of a new wholesale fund to be launched by a veteran Kiwi investment manager in Australia.
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NEW ZEALAND HERALD (www.nzherald.co.nz)
Booze law puts you in control: Local communities will set the trading hours for liquor outlets in their areas under plans expected to be announced today.
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Everyone wants the Kiwi dream: New Zealand is the second-most desired country for potential immigrants and letting everyone in would see the population almost treble, according to a survey.
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Campaign demands halt to farm sales: A nationwide campaign starting today wants an immediate halt to sales of New Zealand farms to foreigners.
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SCF boss confident business on track: South Canterbury Finance chief executive Sandy Maier South Canterbury Finance chief executive Sandy Maier has reassured investors the business is on track to make an announcement about its recapitalisation by its August 31 deadline after a credit rating downgrade over its worsening cash position.
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((Wellington newsroom tel +64 4 471 4234, fax +64 4 473 6212 wellington.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com)) Keywords: NEWZEALAND PRESS (If you have a query or comment on this story, send an email to news.feedback.asia@thomsonreuters.com) COPYRIGHT Copyright Thomson Reuters 2010. All rights reserved. The copying, republication or redistribution of Reuters News Content, including by framing or similar means, is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of Thomson Reuters.