Новости за 19.01.2016

Artworks and caricatures painted on the nose cones of military aircraft became popular during World War II and were believed to bring their crew luck. Well, in the case of Thomas Fredrick Duck , this luck must have worked as the crew of Lancaster GT-T ...

Power Living is set to officially launch into New Zealand this month with its very first custom built yoga studio in Wellington’s CBD. On Saturday 30th January the studio on Johnston Street will be open for a day of free yoga classes open to Wellington ...

Global dairy prices have fallen for the second time in a row and with whole milk powder down 23 per cent since October, the worrying start to the year continues, says Labour’s Finance spokesperson Grant Robertson. “The global economy has had ...

Multiple GRAMMY® Award nominated singer, songwriter and producer Charlie Puth will release his long awaited debut album, NINE TRACK MIND , on 29 January 2016.

Kiwi Property’s solar array at Sylvia Park exceeds expectations, producing year-round energy New Zealand’s largest solar array installation atop Auckland’s premier retail destination, Sylvia Park, has exceeded expectations on its first anniversary ...

The ITF (International Transport Workers’ Federation) has joined its Thai member unions the Thai Airways International Union (TG Union) and the State Enterprise Workers Relations Confederation (SERC) to put the Thai government’s behaviour on trial ...

The quarter to 31 December 2015 reflected strong geothermal performance as Mighty River Power had its highest-ever quarter of geothermal generation, up 12% on the prior comparable period (pcp), to 728GWh. This high geothermal generation reflected ...

People are enjoying the redeveloped Mapua Wharf in big numbers, with the Shed 4 retail development adding to its popularity as a top Tasman summer destination.

The Mondiale Auckland Aces will keep the same 12 man squad to face the Central Stags at Eden Park Outer Oval that faced the Wellington Firebirds last Sunday.

The underfunding of New Zealand’s school system is placing the whole notion of an equal shot at education at risk, Labour’s Education Spokesperson Chris Hipkins says. “Parents and other donors are propping up our schools to the tune of $1 billion ...

Rabbit rissoles with garlic and fennel will be the wild food treat used to lure visitors to the Northland Regional Council’s marquee at Kaipara’s upcoming Northland Field Days. In recent years the regional council has successfully used a variety ...

The NZDUSD opens at 0.6490 (mid-rate) this morning. The NZD has outperformed all of its major trading partners with AUD being the only exception, on the back of rising equity markets and market positioning. Following China’s disappointing GDP and ...

Queen Elizabeth Park’s Te Ara o Whareroa trail will be officially opened on Saturday 23 January, ending a year of planning and construction that’s resulted in a superb cycling and walking trail that is likely to attract visitors from throughout the ...

Jan. 20 (BusinessDesk) - The New Zealand dollar gained as Chinese economic data wasn't as bad as feared, improving sentiment about the outlook for commodities.

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Jan. 20 (BusinessDesk) - Wall Street moved higher as investors found value in beaten-down stocks as the latest data from China eased some concern about the outlook for the global economy. Gains were checked as US oil slipped.

The idea of continuing the Waikato Expressway all the way to Tauranga including a tunnel under the Kaimai Ranges has once again been come up after Transport Minster Simon Bridges suggested the idea has some merit. Now apparently called the Kaimai Connection it is being pushed by a number government MPs from the region.

A guest post by Matthew Jansen, Secretary of Care Alliance: Yesterday Kiwiblog posted a link to, and extensive quotes from, The Age story about an elderly Australian couple who last year committed suicide simultaneously. The story was an affirmation of the decisions made by the couple, and their daughters’ respect for it. (Actually, two of […]

Jan. 20 (BusinessDesk) - Dairy product prices fell in the latest GlobalDairyTrade auction, declining for the second time this year, amid expectations that worldwide supply will outstrip demand.

Press Release – Wellington Chamber Of Commerce Wellingtons direct air link with Canberra will boost the regions economy by exposing it to fresh tourism and business opportunities, says Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive John Milford Wellington Chamber of Commerce Media Statement Wednesday 20th January 2016 Wellington Chamber welcomes air link with Canberra, Singapore Wellington’s direct […]

Press Release – Wellington Magic Club Award winning psychological illusionist Morgan Strebler (USA) is to perform in a one-off mentalism show at Hannah Playhouse this month. Produced by the Wellington Magic Club, the 90-minute solo show Inside Your Mind showcases Strebler’s extraordinary abilities in mind reading, mentalism and psychokinesis. “If you have ever seen a […]

News from NZ Customs Service A 49-year-old man was arrested at Wellington Airport this morning after he was found to be carrying approximately 1.5 kilograms of methamphetamine. The man had travelled from Hong Kong via Sydney and was profiled, questioned, and his baggage searched by Customs officers who located the methamphetamine hidden inside two neck […]

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Press Release – New Zealand Labour Party The loss of 60 fish processing jobs in Nelson is yet another troubling sign that regional New Zealand is being neglected by the National Government says Labour’s Fisheries Spokesperson and Te Tai Tonga MP Rino Tirikatene. The regions are hurting … 20th January 2016 Regional neglect sees 60 […]

News from WCC Wellington’s Civic Square will be transformed into Rugby Sevens HQ and the waterfront will be taken over to create a hub of music, 3D art, wine, food and craft beer for the first Seven Days of Sevens Festival which starts on Saturday as a countdown to the Wellington Sevens (30-31 January). Sporting, […]