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Glaucoma Medicines Available In Combination Form

Tuesday, 12 March 2002, 2:55 pm | Mediacom press release distribution

COSOPT® (dorzolamide hydrochloride - timolol maleate ophthalmic solution), the first eyedrop that combines two leading glaucoma medications to dramatically reduce the fluid pressure within the eye known as intraocular pressure (IOP), will become available ... More >>

New NPA President

Tuesday, 12 March 2002, 11:27 am | Mediacom press release distribution

The Newspaper Publishers Association (NPA) yesterday elected INL managing director of publishing Rick Neville as president. He also becomes chairman of the New Zealand Press Association and the Newspaper Advertising Bureau. The association is holding ... More >>

Government Sued Over Refugee Detentions

Monday, 11 March 2002, 9:57 am | Mediacom press release distribution

10 March 2002 The Human Rights Foundation and the Refugee Council have sued the government over the detention of people seeking refugee status. Human Rights Foundation Executive Director, Peter Hosking, said today that the proceedings filed in the High Court ... More >>

West Coast Revels In Wildfoods Festival

Sunday, 10 March 2002, 4:07 pm | Mediacom press release distribution

Toilet paper producing companies would have done a roaring trade at last weekend’s Hokitika’ Wildfoods festival, according to Festival organiser Mike Keenan. “This year we had more wild and wonderful food stalls than ever but it can take its toll ... More >>

Japan & Norway Resume Whale Meat Trade

Wednesday, 6 March 2002, 4:53 pm | Mediacom press release distribution

In defiance of an international ban on trade in whale products, the Government of Japan announced Wednesday morning in Tokyo that it intends to import Norwegian minke whale meat beginning as soon as April of this year. This commercial trade in whale ... More >>

Qantas Launches Uatp Program In New Zealand

Wednesday, 6 March 2002, 9:14 am | Mediacom press release distribution

Universal Air Travel Plan, Inc. (UATP) announced today the launch of a new UATP program by Qantas Airways, Ltd. in the New Zealand corporate market. The Qantas UATP program, named Qantas Charge Card, is an enhanced payment system solution for corporate ... More >>

Hooha Over Huhus at Wildfood Festival

Tuesday, 5 March 2002, 1:17 pm | Mediacom press release distribution

News of Hokitika’s Wildfood Festival and its gourmet bush tucker has produced an unusual request from a Japanese game show. More >>

Resignation A Set Back For Cancer Screening

Tuesday, 5 March 2002, 11:58 am | Mediacom press release distribution

The departure of Dr Julia Peters as Clinical Director of the National Screening Unit responsible for the breast and cervical screening programmes represents a huge loss for the unit and for the programmes says Cancer Society spokesperson Betsy Marshall. More >>

Gifted Programme Nurtures Excellence

Tuesday, 5 March 2002, 11:55 am | Mediacom press release distribution

Some of Northland’s brightest students are eagerly tackling fresh academic challenges this week, as the foundation students of the Whangarei Gifted Kids Programme - a new day a week school for gifted children from mainly low socio-economic areas. More >>

Pressure Now On Roading Authorities - Contractors

Friday, 1 March 2002, 4:29 pm | Mediacom press release distribution

The package of initiatives announced by Government yesterday has the potential to solve a number of the country’s major congestion problems, but this will only happen if Transit New Zealand and local authorities quickly commission those projects that ... More >>

Southland Gets Tanked Up

Thursday, 28 February 2002, 3:10 pm | Mediacom press release distribution

If Auckland has its Viaduct “basin”, Wellington its “cake tin” Stadium, then Southland is about to land New Zealand’s biggest “spaghetti can” in about two weeks time. One of the biggest tanks ever constructed in New Zealand is to be barged from Whangarei ... More >>

Launch Of UN Year For Cultural Heritage

Thursday, 28 February 2002, 11:46 am | Mediacom press release distribution

The importance of preserving our heritage for future generations is the focus of “The United Nations Year for Cultural Heritage” which will be launched in New Zealand at a function in Wellington tomorrow (Friday March 1). More >>

Wizard Network Expands South

Tuesday, 26 February 2002, 1:45 pm | Mediacom press release distribution

New Zealand’s leading non-bank lender, Wizard Home Loans, continued its rapid expansion in New Zealand with the opening of its Dunedin branch last week. More >>

Young Kiwi Scientist Picks Up International Award

Tuesday, 26 February 2002, 10:34 am | Mediacom press release distribution

A New Zealand woman flies to Paris on Friday (01.03.02) to receive a prestigious UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation) science award. More >>

The Hokitika Wildfoods Festival, Saturday March 9

Tuesday, 19 February 2002, 2:33 pm | Mediacom press release distribution

The only chance you have of getting accommodation at the Hokitika Wildfoods Festival is if someone dies and leaves you a place in their will, festival organiser Mike Keenan says. More >>

Property For Industry Announces Gains In Revenue

Monday, 18 February 2002, 11:35 am | Mediacom press release distribution

Listed industrial property investor Property For Industry (PFI) has announced a record profit for the year to December 31, 2001 after achieving significant improvements across most aspects of the company’s performance. More >>

Occupancy Focus Pays Off For Property For Industry

Friday, 15 February 2002, 10:13 am | Mediacom press release distribution

Listed industrial property investor Property For Industry says it is well placed to take advantage of investment opportunities in 2002, after capping off last year with a series of sales and leasing transactions. More >>

Huge Growth In Widescreen Television Market

Tuesday, 12 February 2002, 12:15 am | Mediacom press release distribution

As predicted by global consumer electronics giant, Philips, the widescreen television market has undergone unprecedented levels of growth over the last 12 months. More >>

Don't Drill - Drool!

Tuesday, 12 February 2002, 12:14 am | Mediacom press release distribution

"Many people don't realize what an important role saliva plays in preventing dental decay," says visiting Australian dental expert, Professor Laurence Walsh. "Dry mouth is a common problem seen by dentists, and may not give obvious symptoms ... More >>

RD1.COM Provides Email Alerts For Facial Eczema

Monday, 11 February 2002, 1:24 pm | Mediacom press release distribution

Dairy farmers have a new line of defence to protect their herds from facial eczema with the introduction of email updates to farmers about the risk of infection in their area. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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