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“I’m very excited to have started this new journey to tackle waste with the Para Kore programme in the Ruapehu rohe” says newly appointed waste advisor Amoa Crossan.

The NZDUSD opens at 0.7134 (mid-rate) this morning. The NZD has continued to surge higher after the RBNZ yesterday morning left interest rates at 2.25%. The NZD is the best performing currency in the G10 for the second consecutive week.

June 9 (BusinessDesk) - Two of New Zealand's biggest banks have imposed new restrictions on overseas property buyers.

June 9 (BusinessDesk) - New Zealand shares fell on concern Spark New Zealand would face a stronger rival should Sky Network Television, the biggest gainer on the day, conclude its merger plan with Vodafone New Zealand.

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June 10 (BusinessDesk) - Equities on both sides of the Atlantic fell as investors reassessed whether the outlook for economic growth warrants valuations near record highs.

One challenge in writing about hyper-local issues like transport infrastructure and urban planning policies is that it’s easy to lose sight of the big picture.

Press Release – APTC More than 150 students were rewarded for their hard work after successfully graduating from the Australia-Pacific Technical College (APTC) in Suva today.APTC celebrates success of students More than 150 students were rewarded for their hard work after successfully graduating from the Australia-Pacific Technical College (APTC) in Suva today. The graduating students […]

Press Release – E tu The union E t says that its disappointed with the attitude of Talleys Group Ltd and the light penalty it received following the decapitation of a crewman aboard one of its fishing vessels.10 July, 2016 NEWS RELEASE Talley’s penalty after crewman decapitation “an insult to all workers” The union E […]

Press Release – Kapiti Coast District Council Kāpiti Coast District Council has made decisions on the Annual plan 2016/17, which is now being finalised ready for adoption by the Council on 23 June. Our Annual plan 2016/17 is year two of our FutureKāpiti Long term plan 2015-35. Our 2016/17 planning reflects this, with the exception […]

News from NZ International Film Festival NZIFF today announced an exciting live cinema event for Wellington in August. The 1925 German classic silent Variety will screen with a new chamber orchestra score composed by Johannes Contag and performed by Wellington’s SMP Ensemble on Sunday 7 August. Tickets are on sale online from 12noon Friday at […]

Press Release – Airways New Zealand Airways New Zealand has been awarded a major World Bank funded contract by the Samoa Airport Authority to assist with the upgrade of air traffic management systems and infrastructure at Faleolo International Airport. The World Bank is funding a $US …Airways secures major contract for Samoa airport upgrade Airways […]

A Bill to improve the Human Rights Commission’s ability to deal with crucial issues passed its third and final reading in Parliament today.

Pacific Peoples Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga has congratulated all the winners at tonight’s 12th annual Vodafone Pacific Music Awards.

June 9 (BusinessDesk) - The New Zealand dollar surged after the Reserve Bank kept the official cash rate unchanged and governor Graeme Wheeler said he didn't want to provide any more stimulus to an overheated housing market, stoking speculation ...

Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee says he can confirm reports of an explosion this evening close to Camp Taji in northern Baghdad where 106 NZ Defence Force personnel are currently deployed.

Kamp Kaitiaki is a safe weekend away for youth aged 12-15 to engage in workshops that promote self management, peer support and protection of the environment. The "Kamps" are run in a set of 5, with wellbeing themes and underpinned by Te Ao Maori ...

News from NZ Police Wellington Police are still searching for Schequelle Te Wharau as he has warrants to arrest for shoplifting, cannabis possession and breaching his supervision conditions. Mr Te Wharau is a 20 year old Maori, of medium build and is approximately 185cm tall. Police believe Mr Te Wharau is continuing to shoplift large […]

Press Release – Immigration NZ The Immigration New Zealand Samoa and Pacific Access Category quotas are being drawn by ballot today.10 JUNE 2016 Pacific Quota Ballot Today The Immigration New Zealand Samoa and Pacific Access Category quotas are being drawn by ballot today. 1,100 places are available under the Samoan Quota for Samoan nationals. Another […]

Press Release – 818 Entertainment The theatrical trailer of The Rehearsal, Alison Maclean’s vibrant new screen adaptation of Eleanor Catton’s debut novel has been released online. The Rehearsal will screen as the Centrepiece of the NZ International Film Festival at the Embassy in Wellington after having its world premiere at the Civic Theatre in Auckland. […]

Press Release – Royal Commonwealth Society Her Majesty The Queen to honour young people from New Zealand with Queens Young Leaders AwardHer Majesty The Queen to honour young people from New Zealand with Queen’s Young Leaders Award Her Majesty The Queen will present a Queen’s Young Leaders Award to two exceptional young people from New […]

Report by Jan Rivers About 130 people came to celebrate Scoop’s 17th birthday and to hear about the Panama Papers from Nicky Hager on Wednesday night in Wellington. Guests and Scoop supporters also heard presentations from Nicky Hager as well as Scoop Foundation for Public Interest Journalism Trustee and long-time Scoop supporter Margaret Thompson, one […]

Having spent the first years of his life locked in a room so his mum could go to work to keep a roof over their heads, Ned So’e grew into a bitter young man.

One person has died following a fatal vehicle crash on State Highway 23 between Whatawhata and Raglan at about3.00pmtoday.

A new partnership between Federated Farmers and Perpetual Guardian will encourage members to plan for the future and ensure stability in rural communities through responsible succession planning.