Новости за 14.05.2016

The Herald reports: Prime Minister John Key said Inland Revenue staff have trawled through the Panama Papers and found fewer than 200 foreign trusts registered in New Zealand had links to Mossack Fonseca and all had been disclosed. The Inland Revenue ‘crack squad’ was charged with looking through the files released early this morning to […]

The NZ Herald’s been running a series on Auckland’s housing affordability crisis. The articles thus far have ranged from thoughtful and thought-provoking to downright imbecilic – such as a mortgage broker’s suggestion that young people could afford homes if they gave up their Sky subscription. I think there’s a Tui ad for that.

News from WCC There’s still time to comment on the Wellington City Council’s suggestions for safer cycling connections in the eastern suburbs. Feedback closes at 5pm on Monday 23rd. The Council is working towards a future cycling network, which will give people more choice in how they get to work and travel within their communities. […]

News from NZ Police Two people have been arrested in Palmerton North after Police and NZ Customs intercepted 1.2 kilos of methamphetamine. Police and Customs believe the drugs with a street value of $1.2million were destined for sale in the Manawatu region. A joint operation which started in January seized 10 parcels addressed to Palmerston […]

Chris Trotter writes: BRINGING DOWN JOHN KEY has become an abiding obsession of the New Zealand Left. As if all of New Zealand’s problems have their origins in the actions of a single individual. As if the Prime Minister hasn’t been shaped by the people he governs every bit as much as they have been […]

Jonathan Coleman announced: Health Minister Jonathan Coleman is encouraging people to use a new online map to see whether their GP offers a patient portal. “A growing number of general practices are introducing patient portals. These secure online sites are the health equivalent to online banking,” says Dr Coleman. “Portals enable patients to book appointments, […]

Stuff reports: What do you get when you give a man six months and NZ$2400 (US$1500)? A single sandwich. But it’s not just any sandwich, of course. Andy George, host of YouTube series How To Make Everything, attempts to make everyday things from scratch, gathering and growing the raw ingredients before assembling the final product. […]

As I’ve said before, there is a challenge with not just jihadists, but also what I call extreme views among a minority of Muslims. The example I use is support for the death penalty for apostates. That is a view incompatible with a free society. You should not face any criminal penalty for changing your […]

Auckland Transport and the Police are running a 2 week campaign against red light running, but only at four intersections.