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The Queen (international)
The Queen is a very influencial person in Brittan, herself along with the Royal family are always followed by media.
This year her yearly allowence which has not risen in 20 years was frozen due to tax-cuts and need a for review. Link: http://www.stuff.co.nz/technology/digital-living/3955772/The-Queen-signs-up-to-Flickr -
Tandja Mamadou (international)
The President of Niger, Tandja Mamadou, is overthrown after a group of soldiers storms the presidential palace and captures him. Link: http://www.stuff.co.nz/world/africa/3347853/Armed-soldiers-storm-Niger-palace -
Kirsten Stewart (international)
Kirsten Stewart has become very famous after her role in the Twilight films. With the most recent coming out this year, Eclipse. Kirsten Plays the lead role of Bella Swan the human girl who falls in love with a Vampire. At such a young age Kirsten has quickly become a major star. Link: http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/3769617/Kristen-Stewart-glad-of-support -
Polish President dies in Plane Crash (international)
Polish president Lech Kaczynski has died, along with 130 others, after a Tupolev 154 jet similar to that pictured bottom, crashed in Russia.
Link: http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/world/3569760/Poland-in-mourning-after-plane-crash -
Justin Bieber (international)
Justin Bieber has become very popular with young teens around the world after starting his musical carrer.
His Free concert in Australia had to be canceled because several crowd members were crushed and hurt trying to get to the front, Link: http://www.stuff.co.nz/3626114/Justin-Bieber/ -
Tiger woods - Affairs (international)
Tiger woods has admitted to have had over 120 affairs and is now arranging a $1billion + divorce settlement. Link: http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/golf/3584969/Tiger-Woods-to-divorce-soon-reports -
David Cameron (international)
David Cameron was elected the new prime minister of UK under the new coalition government era. Link: http://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/news/world/3684426/David-Cameron-new-British-PM -
Lady Gaga (international)
Lady Gaga has become known for her outrageous outfits along with her singing.
She dominated the MTV Europe Music Awards winning 3 awards for Best song, best female, and best pop for 2010 Link: http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/music/gig-reviews/3446640/Gig-review-Lady-Gaga-in-Auckland -
Simon Cowell Leaves American Idol (international)
Simon Cowell, American Idol Judge and founder leaves american idol after its 10th year. Link: http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/3746184/Simon-Cowell-bows-out-of-Idol -
John Key (national)
John Key, New Zealands Prime Minister.
John Key spoke to the producers of the Hobbit this year to insure that the film will be made in NZ. He was also a key character in the changing of our tax system. http://www.stuff.co.nz/sunday-star-times/news/249633 -
Winston Reid scores first goal for All Whites at World Cup (national)
Winston Reid scores first goal for All Whites at World Cup against Solviaka to tie 1-1 Link: http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/fifa-world-cup/all-whites/3816900/All-Whites-goal-scorer-an-instant-hero -
CEO of BP under fire. (international)
Tony Hayward is under fire after the BP oil rig leaks. He did not handle the leak well and did not take it as seriously as he should have. He was asked to resign. Link: http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/videos/3826523 -
Shane Smeltz scores against Italy (national)
Shane Smeltz Scores goal againts Italy in Soccer World Cup, drawing the match 1-1. this was said to be 'the biggest result of the world cup', as Italy won the Tournament in 2006. Link: http://www.stuff.co.nz/3834538/Shane-Smeltz-scores-against-Italy -
Juila Gillard becomes Australias first female PM (international)
Julia Gillard says she is "very honoured" to become Australia's first female prime minister, after Kevin Rudd stood down in tears as Labor leader at a caucus meeting this morning, Link: http://www.stuff.co.nz/world/australia/3847190/Julia-Gillard-becomes-new-Australian-PM -
Michael Jackson (international)
1 year after his death he is still a major figure in the news. After releasing new songs and plans to release even more songs (up to 10 albums). Memories of Michael Jackson are still held by many people and many of his items are being sold for record prices. Link: http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/world/3836354/Michael-Jacksons-wealth-soars-after-death -
Lindsay Lohan (international)
Lindsay Lohan has been a major figure in the news with convictions on drug and alcohol abuse, she has now been imprisoned and being made to undergo rehab. Link: http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/celebrities/3983334/Lindsay-Lohan-leaves-prison -
Jacko Gill wins gold at World Juniour Athletics Championship (national)
New Zealand shot put prodigy Jacko Gill has been rated among elite company after capturing a stunning gold medal at the world junior athletics championships in Canada http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/other-sports/3944717/Kiwi-wins-world-junior-athletics-gold -
Chris Carter undermines Phil Goff (national)
Chris Carter was suspended from his party, Labour , afer sending a letter undermining Phil Goff's leadership (Labour also) Link:http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/3970769/Chris-Carter-suspended-from-caucus -
Aaron Barclay - First NZ to win a medal at the first Youth Olympics (national)
Aaron Barclay won a gold medal in the mens triathlon at the Youth Olympics in Singapore this year, which was also the first medal ever won at the first Youth Olympics, Link: http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/other-sports/4029198/Aaron-Barclay-wins-gold -
Barack Obama - New US President (international)
Barack Obama becomes the first African American President of USA. On this day he officially declared an end to the war in Iraq. Link: http://www.stuff.co.nz/archived-stuff-sections/politics/barack-obamas-inauguration/803177 -
Serena Williams (international)
No. 1 in World tennis, won 27 grand slam titles including Wimbldon this year. Link: http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/tennis/3679344/Serena-Williams-wins-her-longest-match -
Allan Hubbard (national)
Allan Hubbard, of South Canterbury Finance. has been under a lot of media pressure after the recient downfall of SCF Link: http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/personal-finance/4066945/Hubbard-felt-ambushed-by-report -
Bob Parker - Christchurch Mayor
Tough decisions lay ahead for the mayor of Christchurch, Bob Parker. Decisions about which buildings will need to be pulled down and how the city will be rebuilt now they have found a new fault line, In many homes now soil type is going to have to be a factor when building. Link: http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/canterbury-earthquake/4106580/Tough-decisions-ahead-says-Christchurch-mayor -
Oprah Winfrey (international)
Oprah Begins her final season this year after announcing the end of her show last year. Oprah the show has been going for over 20 years and is the most popular talk show in American televison history, Oprah is said to be one of the most influential women in the world Link: http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/celebrities/3867539/Oprah-tops-celebrity-power-list -
Johnny Depp (international)
Johnny Depp is known for his unusual roles in movies.
This year he stared in Alice in Wonderland as the Mad Hatter. Link: http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/celebrities/3261961/Johnny-Depp-death-rumours-faked -
Paul Henry quits TVNZ (national)
Paul Henry quits TVNZ after making comments about the Governer-General's name. During the Breakfast show on Channel 1 Paul Henry mocked the Governer General's Indian Name as he was speaking to the Primeminister, this caused an uproar with many people saying that his comments were disrespectful and uncalled for. Link: http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/4217429/Paul-Henry-quits-TVNZ -
Sonny Bill Williams (national)
Sonny Bill Williams was announced as the only new All Black for the new season. Link:http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/all-blacks/4242333/Sonny-Bill-Williams-gets-All-Blacks-call-up -
Sir Richard Branson (international)
Sir Richard Branson who founded the Virgin group of companies has expanded his company yet again. This year he has revoloutionised sapce travel with Virgin Galatic's first sapce flight launched this year. Link: http://www.stuff.co.nz/travel/international/4288786/Final-countdown-for-space-shuttle -
Miley Cyrus Makes Forbes Rich List (international)
Miley Cyrus was the youngest female to make the forbes top ten rich list taking 8th place. Link:http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/celebrities/4333398/Miley-Cyrus-makes-Forbes-rich-list -
Prince William is to Marry Kate Middleton (international)
Prince William is to Marry Kate Middleton, marking the biggest Royal wedding in over 30years. Link: http://www.stuff.co.nz/world/europe/4352211/Prince-William-to-marry-Kate-Middleton-next-year -
Wayne and Laurie Hallquis - Tallest Married Couple (international)
Wayne and Laurie Hallquis have been named as the Guinness World Records Tallest married couple. The Hallquists, who live in Stockton, California, measure a combined 13 feet, 4 inches, or 407.4 centimetres, to be exact. He stands 6 feet 10.4 inches, she 6 feet 5.95 inches, the Guinness organisation said. Link: http://www.stuff.co.nz/oddstuff/4364599/Pair-named-worlds-tallest-married-couple -
Superintendent Gary Knowles (national)
Superintendent Knowles who is in charge of the Pike River mine explosion rescue, has many tough decisions to make. He is adament that they ared doing everything they can without putting anyone at risk, but a few people have spoken out questioning weather he is doing all he can, family members of the trapped miners ask why no one has been sent down, but The Police ministers coninue to support him in his actions. http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/pike-river-mine-explosion/4373087/Who-is-Gary-Knowles -
Pope Benedict XVI (international)
Pope Benedict XVI wanted to "kick-start a debate" when he said some condom use may be justified in countries were AIDS is a mojor problem. Link: http://www.stuff.co.nz/world/4375207/Pope-starting-debate-with-condom-comments
