Новости за 10.02.2016

At about 8.09am this morning (11/02/16) Police received a report that a male cyclist had been hit by a train at the level crossing on Fendalton Avenue, Christchurch.

The Herald editorial: Labour leader Andrew Little thinks it would a good idea for the Government to chip in and support the social media campaign to buy a sliver of land in Golden Bay. Which destroys the whole community spirit behind the bid. Forcing taxpayers to fund the purchase works against people donating their own […]

More Strikes Against the Credibility of Fluoride Free NZ as Whakatane Councillors reconsider their decision

Eastern Bay of Plenty Police are investigating the aggravated robbery of the Edgecumbe Plains Hotel shortly before midnight on Wednesday the 10th of February 2016.

This year's Arthritis New Zealand Awards marks a very special occasion. Not only will we be acknowledging the outstanding contributions of the award recipients, but 2016 also marks the 50th anniversary of Arthritis New Zealand.

Yesterday, Victoria University of Wellington Students’ Association President, Jonathan Gee, and Welfare Vice President, Rory Lenihan-Ikin, gave an oral submission, supporting an earlier written submission to the Social Services Select Committee on theGovernment’s ...

There is an alarming rise in children and pets locked inside vehicles this summer creating a spike in emergency AA Roadservice callouts. About 210 children and pets were rescued from vehicles by the AA from December 1 to January 31, an increase of ...

Auckland, 11 February 2016 – Aiming immunisation campaigns specifically at fathers-to-be could be a promising new approach to get more New Zealand children immunised on time suggests new research by the Growing Up in New Zealand study.

Auckland Kiddie Limits – The Festival Inside a Music Festival for the under 10s! Auckland City Limits is taking a step into the future by starting its fans out early and allowing kids under ten free entry with ticketed adults to the festival at Western ...

Confidence in the Government’s handling of the Canterbury recovery has hit an all-time low as we approach the 5th anniversary of the February earthquake, says Labour’s Canterbury spokesperson Megan Woods.

Dunedin (Wednesday, 10 February 2016) – The focus is shifting to another part of the process as the Dunedin City Council tries to solve odour problems at its major wastewater treatment plant.

Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says new data shows free GP visits for under 13s is making it easier for families to get the care their children need.

1. The competition is for scripts suitable for performing on stage with a playing time between 7 and 10 minutes.

Police have charged a 48-year-old man with murder following the death of a man north of Whangarei last night.

The Unitary Plan debate has flared up again as Council and submitters prepare to present their cases before the Independent Hearings Panel into which zones go where across Auckland.
We've seen reports and commentary on a meeting in East Auckland on Tuesday night where “concerned” residents heard Richard Burton of lobby group Auckland 2040 bang on about how the Council is trying to dupe residents into accepting more intensification across the City. He told Fairfax that so-called "out of scope"... Читать дальше...

I agree with the Labour Party on the TPP. Well, some of what it is saying anyway. Actually, to be more accurate, some of what Andrew Little is saying, because everyone else in his Caucus seems to be trying to cover all sides of the argument, all of ...

Police have launched a homicide inquiry after a man's body was located at a Church Road address at Ngararatunua north of Whangarei this evening.

New Zealand First is urging Conservation Minister Maggie Barry not to approve the introduction of silver carp to a fish farm near Taupo.

The Ministry of Education boss Peter Hughes seems to be under some kind of illusion if he holds the view that “most kids do have a device”, says Labour’s Associate Education spokesperson Jenny Salesa. “Peter Hughes today made the statement before ...

The Telegraph reports: Cabinet ministers are threatening to defy David Cameron by publicly speaking out against his deal with the European Union, which they are warning will fail to cut migration. The Prime Minister was handed an offer on Tuesday by Brussels which critics said contained only “watered-down” pledges. The deal will give EU migrants […]

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As regular readers will know, we’re not exactly big fans of another road-based harbour crossing being a priority. We believe that after Skypath, the next crossing should be a rapid-transit-only crossing, providing those travelling to and from the North Shore with a complete and attractive alternative to the current bridge. It could be designed to leave [...]

News from Chinese New Year The ‘flagship’ of Wellington’s Chinese New Year Festival is Festival Day this Sunday, with a programme that reflects all the traditional aspects of a Chinese New Year celebration, and is showcased as the finale of this Wellington event by the following events: Asian Market – Food 10.30am to 6.30pm, Shed […]

Al Araby Hamas has reached an agreement with Fatah at the Doha dialogue after a two-day meeting in Qatar’s capital, the Islamist movement revealed on Tuesday. The movement’s spokesman said the deal sought to work towards unity “for the benefit of Palestinians”. During the past two days, Doha has hosted private talks between representatives from […]

Press Release – New Zealand Post New Zealand Post is making a significant investment in its parcel and mail business with the addition of new Paxster electric delivery vehicles to its fleet. A total of $15m has been set aside for the purchase of the vehicles over the next two years from Norwegian manufacturers Paxster […]