Новости за 17.07.2016

The union, E t says it supports an investigation into the alleged dumping of cheap, low quality imported Chinese steel in New Zealand.

A short while ago, a kindly Public Address reader sent me an email saying how much she’d enjoyed an old short story of mine, The Funeral. What with mass murders and governments in crisis she could do with cheering-up, she said. Did I have another short story in a similar vein that could provide further amusement and distraction?
Well, you don’t have to ask me twice for a short story. Indeed you don’t even have to ask me once. Just say anything that could be construed as a hint of interest—and I’ll immediately force one upon you. Читать дальше...

A joint statement by 13 groups in England: We all agree that e-cigarettes are significantly less harmful than smoking. One in two lifelong smokers dies from their addiction. All the evidence suggests that the health risks posed by e-cigarettes are relatively small by comparison but we must continue to study the long-term effects. And yet, […]

Arthur Grimes, the former chair of the Reserve Bank board, caused a stir with his proposal to crash Auckland house prices by 40% by building lots more housing:

Press Release – Hutt City Council The dedication of Lower Hutts community group volunteers was celebrated with the announcement of the Hutt City Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards.18 July 2016 Dedication of local volunteers celebrated The dedication of Lower Hutt’s community group volunteers was celebrated with the announcement of the Hutt City Wellington Airport Regional […]

Press Release – Green Party John Keys talks with President Joko Widodo in Indonesia later today need to include a discussion of the deteriorating human rights situation in West Papua, the Green Party said today. The Prime Minister will be speaking with President Widodo as part …18 July 2016 PM must raise West Papua in […]

Press Release – Green Party Heavily discounted public transport fares, free Wi-Fi in all transport hubs in Wellington, electric bus and car fleets, and more central city and suburban green spaces will be at the top of the agenda if the Green Party’s Wellington local government candidates are re-elected. The Green Party’s Wellington transport action […]

The Taxpayers’ Union is suggesting that term limits for local councillors may be a way to bring fresh thinking into local government. It is releasing a table of New Zealand’s longest-serving politicians, which shows the turnover of local councillors ...

The Human Rights Commission says racism isn’t just a rugby problem: it’s a New Zealand problem.

The ITF has commended the Seafarers International Union of Canada for its work in revealing abuses of a permit licensing system that risked undermining the nation’s cabotage laws and shipping capability.

No Pride in Prisons is calling for the New Zealand Police to be disarmed following a surge in police violence.

Road access to private property and popular recreational facilities within the Tararua Forest Park is now restored after a seven-month closure.

This morning, the Honourable Catherine McKenna announced that 23 major Canadian companies are to join the Carbon Pricing Leadership Coalition.

Poland to report on impacts of felling in Bialowieza Forest in 2017, as advised by IUCN

UN Human Rights Committee publishes findings on Denmark, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Ghana, Ecuador, Burkina Faso, Argentina

A magisterial / judicial order directing the police to register a first information report and investigate a family that lost its provider in a mob lynching would seem impossible for anyone living in a rule of law system. But in the self-designated ...

A rock fall is blocking the southbound lane on SH6 at Devil’s Staircase, near Queenstown.

A helicopter equipped with night-vision equipment will be used in the search for a hunter missing in the Blue Mountains northwest of Balclutha.

Police are looking for an offender after an aggravated robbery at a store in Porirua.

Police and LandSAR teams are heading into the Blue Mountains north of Clydevale, near Balclutha, as they search for a hunter who has not returned.

Mr Pritchard was located shortly before midday in a forest area north of his Bonshaw Park home by Search and Rescue teams.

An 18-year-old man has been charged with arson following a fire overnight in Gisborne.

A man fled on foot from Police this morning after crashing his car at a petrol station in High Street, Masterton.

Search and rescue teams have just returned to searching for 78-year-old Taupo man Alan Pritchard who has been missing since Thursday morning.

Tonight the Trustpower TECT Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to Matakana Is where an 18 month old girl was having breathing difficulties as a result of a medical condition.