Новости за 07.01.2016

News from NZ Police Two men have been arrested in Palmerston Norh this morning and will appear in the District Court on a number of charges after failing to stop for Police. Around 7.00am a member of the public reported suspicious activity at a local business in Church Street and as the Police were attending […]

Jan. 8 (BusinessDesk) - IkeGPS, the laser measurement tool developer, had its stock halted pending a placement of shares to some institutional and wholesale investors.

Jan. 8 (BusinessDesk) - The New Zealand dollar fell to its lowest level against the yen in more than three months as investors favoured the safe haven Japanese currency amid concerns about a slowing Chinese economy and weak commodity prices.

News from NZ Police Hutt Valley Police have completed their search of the property at Harrison Crescent in Lower Hutt following yesterday’s sightings of persons with firearms. An examination of the stolen vehicle located at the property will be conducted today. We have spoken to one resident of the property and are looking to speak […]

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News from Greater Wellington Regional Council A hybrid bus is coming to Wellington next Wednesday and Wellingtonians are encouraged to get on board for a taste of the new bus future, says Paul Swain, Greater Wellington Regional Council’s public transport portfolio leader. “Hybrid buses – a combination of diesel and electric power – are part […]

BusinessDesk report by Jonathan Underhill The receivers of Dick Smith Holdings have told employees it may take six-to-eight weeks to determine if the consumer electronics chain can be sold as a going concern. “We are immediately seeking a sale of the business as a going concern and advertisements will appear in the national newspapers shortly,” […]

Spent the 30th of December at Disney California Adventure Park, and another fun day. They don’t have a front of pass ticket, but they do have a system where you can acquire a fast pass ticket for a popular ride every two hours. These are critical to having a good day and so the moment […]

Parking, parking, parking! In many places in many cities – even eco-friendly German cities – the price of parking is distorted by minimum parking requirements (MPRs). In these places, local governments regulate an over-supply of parking, which in turn holds down prices.

News from Wellington Zoo A nationally vulnerable Toroa (Northern Royal Albatross) is receiving care at Wellington Zoo, after being found near Moa Point and brought to the Zoo by Department of Conservation staff. Toroa usually range throughout the Southern Ocean, and are seen in New Zealand’s coastal waters during winter. They are very rarely seen […]

Article – Peter Wilson and Tim Beal The Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea (DPRK) announces it has tested a “miniaturised” hydrogen bomb which has been a “perfect success” and elevates the country’s “nuclear might to the next level”.The North Korean Hydrogen Bomb The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) announces it has tested a “miniaturised” […]

Source: Afro-Middle East Centre AMEC Prepared by: Studies and Policies Unit, General Secretariat, Islamic Jihad Movement in Palestine There have been numerous analyses of the current conflagration raging in Palestine. We present here another such analysis. This one, however, is from within one of the Palestinian factions – the Palestinian Islamic Jihad. This internal discussion […]

Press Release – NicNak Media One Love 2016 is moving to a larger venue to cater for outstanding ticket demand just further reinforcing its reputation as one of the most popular reggae festivals in the Southern Hemisphere. More than 15,000 people are expected at the reggae extravaganza, …One Love moves to bigger venue; extra tickets […]

by Richard Falk Source: Global Justice in the 21st Century Commentary on the Resignation of Makarim Wibisono (Prefatory Note: This post appeared on January 5th under a different title in the Electronic Intifada. It is published here in a slightly modified and extended form.) Makarim Wibisono announced his resignation as UN Special Rapporteur on Occupied […]

After a critically acclaimed sell-out season at Melbourne Fringe 2015, She Said Theatre is touring for the very first time to bring HART , a new performance based on the testimonies of Indigenous Australia’s ‘Stolen Generation’ survivors, to Auckland ...

Labour’s Auckland Issues spokesperson Phil Twyford says a report the Prime Minister is to announce a funding commitment for the City Rail Link is ‘better five years late than never’.

Last week was a bumper week for Air New Zealand’s 75th anniversary exhibition, Air New Zealand 75 Years: Our Nation. The World. Connected at the Auckland War Memorial Museum with almost 25,000 visitors soaking up the airline’s history.

Family First NZ says that a new study out of Indiana University and the University of Hawaii at Manoa has warned that porn consumption is significantly linked to increases in sexual aggression. “The latest research is a meta-analysis assessing 22 different ...

Jame Whyte writes at the NZ Herald: There is no poverty in New Zealand. Misery, depravity, hopelessness, yes; but no poverty. The poorest in New Zealand are the unemployed. They receive free medical care, free education for their children and enough cash to pay for basic food, clothing and (subsidised) housing. Most have televisions, refrigerators […]

During December 2015, strong El Niño conditions continued in the Tropical Pacific. In New Zealand this contributed to the prevalence of high pressure over and to the west of the country while lower pressure than normal existed to the east of New Zealand. ...

A low and an associated frontal rain band over the Tasman Sea are moving eastwards and are set to bring a period of heavy rain and strong winds to many parts of the country over the next two days.

During the 11-day period from 24 December to 4 January, calls to Lifeline Aotearoa’s crisis lines increased by 16% from its usual volumes.

Have a spray-safe summer Gardeners spraying for weeds should ensure they get a handle on the basics of safe agrichemicals use, Agcarm says. At this time of year many gardeners will be noticing weeds which need to be sprayed. “The key to responsible use of ...

Local Palestine supporters stand with Brazil The Poneke Palestine Working Group will rally at the Brazil embassy in Wellington (Mon 11th January 2016, at noon.) The event is to support the Brazil government’s refusal to accept Israel’s new ...

Due to circumstances beyond his control, Sturgill Simpson has regrettably cancelled his upcoming performance at Auckland City Limits.