Новости за 17.06.2016

The Rural Health Alliance Aotearoa New Zealand (RHĀNZ) is delighted to be taking a lead role in two of the Government’s rural mental wellness initiatives announced at Fieldays today

Over Gifted Awareness Week, 13-19 June, the New Zealand Centre for Gifted Education (NZCGE) ran an opinion poll to obtain a snapshot of parent and educator views regarding the funding support gifted learners receive in New Zealand.

The continued fall in the number of abortions in New Zealand should not detract from the need for modernisation of our outdated laws, the Abortion Law Reform Association of New Zealand says.

Selling off TVNZ is still on the National government agenda in spite of denials, says New Zealand First Spokesperson for Broadcasting Tracey Martin.

I do not know precisely the circumstances of the new video for Lawrence Arabia's song 'Another Century'. But it features people dancing, a cat and several tortoises, so I'm sold right there. Also, it's a great song, a collection of notes (in both senses of the word) on summer with a swooning yacht-rock chorus.

On Saturday, Parihaka was invaded by Pakeha this week, but unlike the sacking in 1881, this time it’s supporters of New Plymouth mayor Andrew Judd wanting a conversation about how Maori can be represented in the affairs of the province. In Korero Mai ...

Central Pulse are determined to finish the season on a high, starting with their ANZ Championship netball rematch against the Mainland Tactix in Christchurch on Monday.

The Herald reports: Labour leader Andrew Little has now been served with defamation proceedings by National Party donors and hoteliers Earl and Lani Hagaman. The Hagamans confirmed in a statement they had now commenced defamation proceedings against Mr Little in the High Court and they had been served on Mr Little. The defamation suit relates […]

A new Treasury report shows the Government’s 90-day trials haven’t helped businesses and are inherently unfair, Labour’s Workplace Relations spokesperson Iain Lees-Galloway says.

Health Minister Jonathan Coleman and Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy have committed another joint funding boost to rural mental health.

Wellington homeowners have just a few days to apply to get free insulation under the existing Government scheme, says social enterprise Sustainability Trust.

Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited today announced a senior leadership team and business unit structure that will enable the Co-operative to continue to deliver maximum value creation and strong performance. Chief Executive Theo Spierings said ...

Two female lawyers are digitalising the legal landscape using new technologies and fresh thinking to attract business.

Police are pleased to update that Donald Adam Summer of Napier has been found.

“Under our system of government, parliament makes laws, and the courts are supposed to apply them – whether they like a particular law or not. The recent Three Strikes appeal has all the signs that the Courts are intending to ignore Parliament." ...

The Massey East 196-home development is a start but the Government must think bigger if it is to end the housing crisis, Labour’s Housing spokesperson Phil Twyford says.

Nelson Marlborough Health is one of three district health boards to pilot a tele-stroke service that will give doctors 24/7 access to a neurologist based at Wellington Regional Hospital.

New Zealand has been ranked third for energy security amongst the top 25 energy users in the world.

Green MPs on Parihaka peace hikoi What: Green MPs are taking part in a peace hikoi with New Plymouth mayor Andrew Judd and others to promote Te Tiriti as the basis of peace. When: Today. Arriving at Parihaka at 2pm for a powhiri. Where: The hikoi ...

Stuff reports: British Labour MP Jo Cox has died after being shot and stabbed in her constituency in northern England on Thursday afternoon (Friday morning, NZ Time). Cox was attacked on Market Street in Birstall, near Leeds, about 12.50pm as she prepared to hold a meeting with constituents. A 77-year-old man was also attacked, but his injuries were not life-threatening. Cox, […]

An economic analysis of employee and hiring data from Motu Economic and Public Policy Research Trust has shown that the policy has led to little change in employment rates or employee mobility.

An Auckland woman and a number of her relatives and associates have been found guilty of Crimes Act charges laid by the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) following a 10 week trial in the Auckland District Court.

Mary has a standout interviewee for #LiveWithMary In her second Facebook Live show #LiveWithMary, Transgender Personality Mary Haddock-Staniland has secured an interview with investigative journalist Paula Penfold - instrumental in helping quash Teina ...

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Rotorua’s Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB) rollout is now complete, meaning nearly 27,000 local residents can connect to New Zealand’s growing fibre network, says Communications Minister Amy Adams.