Новости за 18.01.2016

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Jim Rose looks at Gareth Morgan’s advocacy of a universal basic income, as opposed to our current minimum family tax credit. What does he find: If you do a UBI which is fiscally neutral, the big losers are: Sole parents lose $150 a week Retired couple lose $50 a week So when people argue for a UBI, […]

Jan. 19 (BusinessDesk) - Equities in Europe fell as did the price of oil, which declined to a fresh twelve-year low amid concern about Iran adding to the worldwide glut.

Over the holidays, I read William Fischel’s new (2015) book on urban planning, Zoning Rules! The Economics of Land Use Regulation. It’s an important, interesting, and – fortunately for me – readable book on the topic. Fischel draws upon three or four decades of research on the topic, as well as his experience as a [...]

News from Wellington Zoo Wellington Zoo and Wellington District Police Maritime Unit work together to return Toroa to the wild. Photos: Wellington District Police. A nationally vulnerable Toroa Northern Royal Albatross that was receiving care at Wellington Zoo has been released back to the wild with help from the Maritime Unit of the Wellington District […]

Press Release – Tarawera Ultra Marathon Entries for New Zealands largest ever ultramarathon and the second stop on the Ultra World Tour have sold out in record time for the 2016 event, along with a record number of international competitors for any running event held in New Zealand. Being …19 January 2016 NZ’s largest ultramarathon […]

Lucy Craymer
NEW YORK (The Wall Street Journal/Pacific Media Watch):  United States boats are set to be locked out of the world’s best tuna-fishing waters after reneging on a deal with 17 Pacific states, amid a slump in prices for the fish sold in cans in supermarkets all over the country.

The standoff means US boats cannot access seas where around half of the world’s skipjack tuna are caught each year. It is also endangering a vital revenue stream for some of the world’s poorest nations.

Jan. 18 (BusinessDesk) - Open Country Dairy, New Zealand's second largest dairy processor, has reduced its milk payout by 30 cents to an average price of between $4.00-$4.30 per kilogramme of milk solids.

Jan. 18 (BusinessDesk) - New Zealand shares fell in relatively quiet trading, following Wall Street's lead and as oil prices continue downwards. Tower, A2 Milk Co and Steel & Tube declined.

Jan. 18 (BusinessDesk) - The New Zealand dollar recovered its losses from the weekend as Chinese authorities raised the requirements on foreign financial institutions' yuan deposits, helping soothe nervous investors about the strength of the world's ...

95bFM is beaming with joy to announce the return of the 95bFM Kids’ Show with brand new host Lee.

Police investigating Te Atatu homicide say offender may have had blood-stained clothing or shoes

At 3.45pm emergency services received reports of a ferry on fire off the coast of Whakatane.

On 20 January, a World War One commemoration ceremony is being held by parliamentary staff from New Zealand and Australia.

Funding opportunities for local non-profit organisations Applications for funding from the community grants schemes administered by Horowhenua District Council have opened. The Horowhenua Community Development Grant, Community Consultation Grant ...

Technology best defence against yobbo drivers, says campaigner Yesterdays’ fatal crash in central Auckland [1], where a speeding car hit a tree, killing a teenage boy, could probably have been avoided on a well-designed road, says the car review ...

Visit Ruapehu Appoints New Trustees Visit Ruapehu, the District’s regional tourism organisation (RTO) has appointed five new Trustees. They are; Tracy Puklowski (Army Museum), Carole Beggs (Explore NZ), Simon Dickson (Ruapehu Alpine Lifts), Paul Chaplow ...

Police and Coastguard are currently dealing with a situation involving a passenger ferry which is on fire off the coast of Whakatane.

News from NZ Police Hutt Valley Police are seeking Mathew Kidman for breaching his electronically monitored bail. A warrant for Kidman’s arrest was issued after he absconded on Friday. He is 35 years old, European, 187 cm tall and of thin build. Kidman has been known to be in possession of firearms in the past […]

Brace Yourself for an R18 Bonanza of Social Criticism, Sexual Politics And Happy-Go-Lucky Fun! KD's Performing Arts presents The Loose Dick Kiddies Show

Water restrictions are reviewed daily but updates will only be provided when there is a change in water restriction status.

“Prime Minister Turnbull faces an uphill battle convincing members of the U.S. Congress to support legislation for the TPP, given recent studies which show negligible or negative impacts from the TPP on the Australian and US economies, and threats ...

Canterbury Police are investigating a report of a scam which has targeted a sight-impaired elderly person living in the Methven area.

Long Han is the latest recruit to join the Christchurch team of mortgage advisers at Mortgage Express.