Новости за 22.02.2016

Local reggae soul singer Sammy Johnson has announced a massive tour across the US, Australia, NZ and the Islands this February to April, with new single ‘Say That You Love Me Too’ also due out on Friday 26 February.

The Herald reports: A Wairoa pharmacist refuses to sell the emergency contraceptive pill over her counter because of personal beliefs. Wairoa Pharmacy is the town’s only dispensary. To be eligible to sell the emergency contraceptive pill, commonly referred to as the morning-after pill, pharmacists have to complete a course. Owner Elsa Norvil says she will […]

A collaborative graffiti removal and clean-up in Kelleher Service Lane supported by Upper Hutt City Council sees volunteers promote neighbourliness in order to launch two separate local and national community minded initiatives.

The Chief of Defence Force, Lieutenant General (LTGEN) Tim Keating, has hosted a visit to New Zealand by the United Kingdom’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Sir Nicholas Houghton, and Chief of Defence Force Australia, Air Chief Marshal Mark Binskin.

Police and emergency services are presently at the scene of a crash where a pedestrian has been hit by a vehicle. The incident is on SH1 by Pokeno on ramp North lane.

Our transport agencies and media spent much of the last week working themselves up about the strike by bus drivers affecting around 70% of Auckland’s buses. Traffic would be terrible they said, it’s going to be carmageddon.

Students from three low-decile schools will be rubbing shoulders with international and local writers at the 2016 Auckland Writers Festival Schools’ Programme thanks to the generosity of two passionate festival supporters.

Compelling personal accounts from Christchurch locals who experienced the 22 February 2011 earthquake feature in a new online resource published on NZHistory.

The impressive year for Kiwi Number One Michael Venus has continued overnight capturing his third ATP Tour title of 2016 alongside Croatian Doubles Partner Mate Pavic. The pair, who were seeded second for the event beat the experienced partnership of Johnathan ...

Volunteers across Auckland are wanted to participate in the 'Largest Single Environmental Clean Up in NZ', setting the first official record of its type in New Zealand.

Audrey Young writes: Key told reporters at the post-Cabinet press conference this week that he expected he and Turnbull would discuss the issue during Key’s current visit to Sydney although it was not on the formal agenda. It is a safe bet that if Rudd declared his candidacy, Australia would publicly support him. But it […]

Council has taken the precaution of temporarily closing its animal shelter after information from the SPCA and vets that cases of Parvo-virus have been reported in Kāpiti.

Five years on from the devastating Canterbury earthquakes, the Public Service Association is paying tribute to the people of Christchurch - and calling for further government action on the rebuild.

News from Anglican Diocese of Wellington Anglican parishioners from churches across the lower North Island have heeded a call from Justin Duckworth, Anglican Bishop of Wellington, for household items to kit out homes for the first arrival of 95 Syrian refugees settling in Wellington. Kitchenware, bathroom appliances, soft linen and other essential household items will […]

The Anglican Church partners with volunteer groups to furnish homes for Wellington’s first arrival of refugees; Anglican Bishop of Wellington calls on the government to double NZ’s annual refugee quota

Rau rangatira mā e huihui nei, I tēnei rā whakamaumāhara, tēnā koutou, Ngaitahu tāngata – tēnā koutou, Te Maire, (Te Maire Tau) Ka mihi ahau ki a koe mo te whakamoemiti. Tēnei aku mihi māhana ki a koutou, Kia ora huihui tātou katoa. Distinguished ...

The NZ Art Show announces that applications are now open for the 2016 Emerging Artist Awards where four art students are eligible to win $2,500 each.

Five years on from the earthquakes that changed the face of Christchurch, the South Island city is emerging with a strong and intriguing new edge.

The annual Under 5 Fest is almost upon us! Held at the Table Tennis Canterbury Stadium, visitor numbers have consistently increased each year, to a record attendance of over 5,000 at the 2015 event!

A few extra thoughts on the hate speech which was on the Radio NZ Checkpoint page. Unless you vet comments in advance, no publisher can prevent inappropriate comments from appearing. I don’t think anyone blames Radio NZ for the fact they appeared. But what one can judge on is how quickly they were removed. RNZ staff […]

A quick dip in a pool has been one of the coolest ways to keep refreshed during this sticky summer, and it’s also been one of the safest.

Monday, February 22, 2016 Does being dehydrated increase your pain perception and reduce your brain blood flow?

An innovative study by Massey University researchers explores how nurses have coped in a positive way with the personal and professional effects of the Canterbury earthquakes.

Fastest Lap But Armstrong Rues Luck at Winter Cup Fastest lap and 12th in the KZ2 class Final was little consolation for Kiwi karter Marcus Armstrong at his second big European kart meeting in Italy over the weekend. "Normally I wouldn't say ...

Nick Ross clambered back into his championship winning car of the 2013-14 season after a significant parts failure in the Nissan on Friday forced the team into making the change in order to continue in the sixth round of the BNT NZ Touring Cars at ...