Wednesday's headlines: Natural History New Zealand plans to launch its own international children's television channel; win for win for Labour predicted in Christchurch East by-election; former Olympian Dick Quax has throat cancer.
NZ Herald
The New Zealand Herald leads with a picture of an Auckland man getting airborne using his water-powered jet pack at Takapuna beach. Auckland reached 26 degrees on Tuesday, just a shade below the 26.8 Saturday - the hottest November day since 1959.
Former Olympian and Auckland Council member Dick Quax has throat cancer. And police intend to crack down on speeding drivers this summer by enforcing strict speed limits.
Waikato Times
The Waikato Times has more on police efforts to tackle speeding drivers. Throughout December and January officers will only allow a 4 km/hour tolerance above the official limit. There's also a photograph of a new bright red police patrol car that will be used as officers target speeding motorists.
The paper also reports on the legal ramifications in the fluoride debate for two Hamilton councillors who are also elected members of the district health board.
The Dominion Post
The Dominion Post leads with details surrounding the death of a Scot's College teacher. The paper says the teacher is believed to have died after being told she would be investigated over accusations of having sex with a student.
The paper also reports on a pregnant woman's woes trying to board a Metlink bus with a stroller. And the Local Government Commission has recommended five councils in Hawke's Bay merge to become one.
The Press
The Press says the redevelopment of an inner city bar zone has stalled because of financial and legal wrangles left behind by bankrupt property developer David Henderson.
Former National list MP Aaron Gilmore is predicting a win for Labour in the Christchurch East by-election. He also told the paper there's huge pressure on him to stand as an independent candidate in next year's general election,
ODT
The Otago Daily Times reports on plans by Natural History New Zealand to launch its own international children's television channel aimed at three to six year olds.
The paper also says students numbers are expected to increase at the University of Otago next year following three years of declining enrolments.
And Sir Russell Coutts is reported to have bought a 265 hectare dairy farm near Omakau in central Otago.
