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News from NZ Government A new headquarters for the Rescue Coordination Centre New Zealand (RCCNZ) will enhance coordination of search and rescue operations across New Zealand. Transport Minister Simon Bridges opened the new headquarters today at Avalon, in the Hutt Valley. “With their partner agencies, the RCCNZ plays an incredibly important role in coordinating searches […]

Press Release – New Zealand Art Show More than 11,000 art lovers went to the NZ Art Show at the TSB Bank Arena on Wellington’s waterfront over the long weekend. Around 1,700 artworks were sold, totalling more than $1.1 million in sales. Carla Russell, Executive Director of the NZ Art Show, stated that these record […]

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“As well as being tailored to the circumstances of the recipient, charity allows the donor to make a moral choice. There is virtue in deciding to give away your money, but none in having the same amount taken from you through the tax system.”  – Daniel Hannan The quote of the week is brought to you by […]

June 14 (BusinessDesk) - Equities on both sides of the Atlantic fell, while US Treasuries gained, as investors positioned themselves for the start of a US Federal Reserve policy meeting and next week’s UK vote on Britain’s membership in the European ...

The NY Post reports: Turns out liberals are the real authoritarians. A political-science journal that published an oft-cited study claiming conservatives were more likely to show traits associated with “psychoticism” now says it got it wrong. Very wrong. The American Journal of Political Science published a correction this year saying that the 2012 paper has […]

There were a number of odd things in the report released several weeks ago by the New Zealand Council for Infrastructure Development (NZCID), a lobby group. Matt has already reviewed the report in detail. Perhaps the oddest part of it was this sentence:

Press Release – Air New Zealand Ten Kiwi schools have cause to celebrate following a huge response to Air New Zealands first annual Airpoints for Schools programme.14 June 2016 Schools to take flight with Airpoints™ for Schools Ten Kiwi schools have cause to celebrate following a huge response to Air New Zealand’s first annual Airpoints™ […]

Press Release – Secretariat of The Pacific Community – SPC Noumea, New Caledonia The Pacific Community (SPC) has welcomed the election of Fijis Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Peter Thomson, as President of the next session of the UN General Assembly.Fiji achieves first for Pacific region at United Nations 14 June 2016 Noumea, […]

Press Release – New Zealand Police Six new four-legged police staff will graduate with their handlers from the New Zealand Police Dog Section in Porirua on Thursday. Handler Constable Chris Polglase with Police Dog Lomu is a first time handler from Rotorua. He’s been with Police for 13 years, previously working general duties and Team […]

Press Release – Northland Inc Since the launch of the Action Plan in February a number of projects have made significant progress says Action Plan Working Group Chair and Northland Inc CEO David Wilson.Implementation of the Tai Tokerau Northland Economic Action Plan is well under way “Since the launch of the Action Plan in February […]

Press Release – Wellington City Council The campaign to get rid of tagging and other graffiti vandalism from the Capital City appears to be achieving great results, according to the findings of an independent audit. The audit surveyed 60 sites around the city and more than half were free of any visible graffiti. The results […]

Press Release – Australia West Papua Association Intimidation of KNPB and student activists increases. 65 more activists arrested on the 13 June Intimidation of KNPB and student activists increases. 65 more activists arrested on the 13 June The AWPA condemns the arrests of 65 KNPB and student activists in Sentani and 4 in Nabire on […]

Press Release – Whole Nine Yards WelTec students competing in this years top student culinary competition will do so under the watchful gaze of one of the worlds renowned chefs – Gert Kltzke from Sweden.WelTec Students to Compete in Front of World Renowned Chef WelTec students competing in this year’s top student culinary competition will […]

AUCKLAND (PEN NZ/Pacific Media Watch): PEN NZ condemns the continuing ban by the Fiji government of Television New Zealand Pacific Affairs correspondent Barbara Dreaver

AUCKLAND (Asia Pacific Report/Pacific Media Watch): Providing pathways to better opportunities for Pacific youth, through the use of technology, was a key message at the Pacific Wave 2016 'Prosperous Futures through Technology' conference in Auckland.

Press Release – Singapore Airlines Today marks 100 days until the first Singapore Airlines ‘Capital Express’ service lands at Wellington International Airport. The new service, which will connect Wellington to the world, is scheduled to arrive on Wednesday 21 September. To mark the 100 day countdown, Singapore Airlines has teamed up with Wellington International Airport […]

A search is underway for a sailor lost overboard from a yacht 550km (300 nautical miles) north of New Zealand.

The 2017 British & Irish Lions tour to New Zealand received an additional boost today with the resigning of a key sponsor.

New Zealand craft brewers bring innovation on tap to GABS Beer, Cider and Food Fest 2016

Beer and cider brewers from across New Zealand are heading up to Auckland next month to take part in the 2016 GABS Beer, Cider & Food Festival .

Wellington stands with Orlando Wellington’s Michael Fowler Centre will be lit in colours of the rainbow this evening as a gesture of support for the LGBTI victims of the Pulse nightclub attack in Orlando, Florida. Mayor Celia Wade-Brown says Wellingtonians ...

June 13 (BusinessDesk) - The New Zealand dollar slipped as traders await a slew of information on Thursday, including a dairy auction, the US Federal Reserve rate decision, and local gross domestic product figures.

NZ Muslims and NZ Human Rights Commission urge Kiwis to stand together against hatred in wake of Orlando shootings

This morning we are awakened by the collective sound of the wailing of the broken hearts of the parents, siblings, family and friends of those who lost their lives along with the survivors, and the broken hearts of millions of LGBTIQ family and ...