New Zeland

WTO investigates Aust ban on NZ apples

seher — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 01:30:31 -0600

The World Trade Organisation (WTO) has launched an investigation into Australia's decision to ban New Zealand apple imports.

NZ considers best way to honour Edmund Hillary

seher — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 01:26:51 -0600

New Zealanders are debating how best to honour Sir Edmund Hillary after his state funeral is held later this morning.

Siemens to deliver wind turbines for New Zealand’s largest wind farm

harminka — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 10:47:45 -0500

Siemens Power Generation (PG) will supply its most advanced wind power technology to support New Zealand in its endeavor to build up a carbon-neutral electricity sector by 2025. State-owned Meridian Energy Ltd., New Zealand’s largest electricity producer, has ordered 62 Siemens turbines for its West Wind project, located 15 kilometers west of the state capital Wellington.

Field museum to return human remains to New Zealand

harminka — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 06:09:11 -0500

A repatriation ceremony will be held Monday, September 10, at the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa (Te Papa) in Wellington, New Zealand to transfer responsibly for the remains officially from The Field Museum to Te Papa Tongarewa.