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July 7 (BusinessDesk) - Wall Street gained, recovering from earlier losses, after minutes from the June Federal Reserve meeting cemented bets US interest rates won’t rise any time soon, while the latest data on the US economy were better than expected.

Congestion pricing has once again hit the political radar, with the news that the Auckland Transport Alignment Project has recommended it as an option to more efficiently manage the transport network. They find that variable road tolls – highest during peak periods on busy roads and low (or even zero) at off-peak times – are [...]

The Herald reports: The couple jailed for killing 3-year-old Moko Rangitoheriri have more than 100 previous convictions between them, the Herald can now reveal. Moko Sayviah Rangitoheriri died on August 10 last year from injuries he received during prolonged abuse and torture at the hands of Tania Shailer and David Haerewa. His case shocked, saddened […]

UNICEF-UNRWA PRESS RELEASE Amman/Damascus, 5 July 2016 The latest attack on Khan Eishieh Refugee Camp, home to Palestinian refugees and internally displaced Syrians, is the latest example in the Syria conflict of the inhumane disregard for life, particularly that of children and infrastructure on which they depend. In one of the latest such attacks, a […]

Press Release – New Zealand Defence Force The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) recently tasked a Royal New Zealand Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft on a scheduled flight to the Pacific to deliver over a tonne of flour to Niue in response to a flour shortage in the South Pacific island nation.NZDF To The Rescue […]

Press Release – Wellington City Council Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown will be leading a delegation to Singapore from today, strengthening the Capital’s connections with Singapore, opening doors for increased trade, migration and student numbers and showcasing Wellington to an important global audience at the World Cities Summit. The Mayor has taken up the opportunity to […]

Press Release – Wellington Chamber Of Commerce Business sustainability and job prospects for communities are being threatened by a disconnect between the education pipeline and the workforce, Wellington Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive John Milford told the Higher Education Summit in Wellington today. He said finding the right staff was a real struggle for business, […]

Press Release – KiwiNet New Zealand’s best and brightest mathematical scientists are combining their power to solve significant business and industry challenges at New Zealand’s second annual Mathematics-in-Industry NZ event this week at Victoria University, Wellington. Successfully implemented in more than 20 countries worldwide, Mathematics-in-Industry intensive week-long workshops offer a collaborative environment for mathematicians across […]

Press Release – New Zealand Peace Foundation At midday on 7 July at www.givealittle.co.nz/project/peacefoundation , the Peace Foundation launches its most important project in 41 years with the goal to fund the expansion of its flagship Peer Mediation Programmes for primary, secondary and …Peace Foundation launches project to get Peer Mediation in every school in […]

Press Release – Green Party Green MPs and members of the public will be protesting outside the Indonesian Embassy today following the death of teenager Owen Pekei last week, who was displaying the West Papuan independence flag when he was killed.Green MPs to rally for West Papuan human rights What: Green MPs will be joining […]

Press Release – West Papua Action Auckland Launched today at a rally outside the Indonesian Embassy in Kelburn marking the killing of an 18 year old student by security forces. 12. 15 pm outside 70 Glen Rd Kelburn.West Papua petition launch today Thursday West Papua Action Auckland, Box 68-419 Auckland 7 July 2016 Launched today […]

Today, the council’s Auckland Development Committee looked at some of the biggest issues facing the city, including the Port Future Study recommendations and agreeing to the council’s submission on the proposed National Policy Statement on Urban ...

Freedom Furniture is expanding its New Zealand foothold with the launch of a West Auckland store within the new ‘Westgate Lifestyle Centre’ that opened 5th July at Westgate.

July 6 (BusinessDesk) - The New Zealand dollar fell, and may extend its decline this week, on signs global growth is softening leading investors to be wary about taking on more risk.

Porirua--The Wellington Group of New Zealand Riding for the Disabled Association, located on the grounds of the Kenepuru hospital in Porirua, hopes that the Wellington and greater Wellington community will help to ‘bake a difference’ by becoming ...

Nelson’s annual Blessing of the Fishing Fleet is scheduled for Saturday July 16 at noon on Wakefield Quay.

The New Zealand Youth Choir (NZYC) won the hearts of audiences and the judges when achieving a clean sweep, winning all four categories they competed in and a special prize, at the 24th annual International Festival of Academic Choirs in Pardubice, ...

“Justice has to be seen to be done and it most definitely has not been done for Sara Niethe or her grieving family". Leigh Woodman SST

1. DENIS O'ROURKE (NZ First) to the Minister for Building and Housing : Does he stand by the Prime Minister's statement yesterday that the Government has a comprehensive housing plan for New Zealand?

Certified timber exports as well as the environment will be put at risk if Genetically Engineered Trees are included in the National Environment Standard for Plantation Forestry (NES-PF).

From “generation rent” to artificial intelligence, robotics and driverless cars, experts from around the world will tomorrow converge at Victoria University of Wellington to grapple with topical and challenging legal issues.

The first round of funding for the ‘Give Back, Shift Forward’ fund is now open until 5pm Monday 15th August.

The UK’s best loved comedian brings his new live show to New Zealand “Blissfully funny” The London Times

July 6 (BusinessDesk) - Hemi Rolleston, Callaghan Innovation’s general manager Maori Economy, has been named interim chief executive following yesterday’s surprise resignation by Mary Quin.