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Auckland's Lil Chief Records has released a notable body of curious pop over the years – think the Brunettes, Voom, Princess Chelsea, Sheep, Dog & Wolf and and Jonathan Bree – but it seems to got through quite long quiet spells, punctuated by bursts of activity.
They're on a burst at the moment, with the news that a reissue of The Reduction Agents' The Dance Reduction Agents has been organised – the first time the album's been available on vinyl. The Reduction Agents are, of course, the... Читать дальше...

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Despite companies spending billions to protect systems from external threats, data theft continues to climb. Businesses often fail to address the underlying problem: most online crime involves an insider. Although in most cases that insider is an unwitting accomplice. The latest Ponemon Institute study shows companies are struggling to protect information from theft and other […]

Looking at the AT website the other day I noticed that some previously confidential board papers had now been published. One of those was an update on our new trains, diving in to some of the technical issues they’ve faced.

Richard Harman at Politik writes: Little’s move has raised questions among some party members and MPs as to whether the ban is part of a wider move to swing the party to the left. Leggett shares that view. He says that’s why he will not rejoin the party. “Not this Labour Party, not one that […]

Stuff reports: Peerless men’s pair Hamish Bond and Eric Murray have claimed back-to-back Olympic gold medals at the Rio Games. The Kiwi pair, now undefeated in 69 consecutive races, pulled away over the second half of the course to claim New Zealand’s first rowing medal at Rodrigo de Freitas lagoon on Thursday (Friday NZ Time) and the […]

The New Zealand Men’s Olympic 7’s team had what can only be described as a shocking outing at the Rio Olympics winning only against Kenya and exiting in the quarter finals. Going down in pool play to Japan was also one of the major upsets of the men’s tournament. Sadly, the NZ Men’s 7’s team […]

News from WCC A website has been launched where ideas about the future of the Basin Reserve can be shared. Tell the team what you would like the redevelopment to achieve and help bring this space into the 21st Century. Last month it was announced that award-winning architects Tennent Brown would lead a team of […]

Press Release – Wellington City Council A crane will be set up on Lambton Quay overnight tonight so the steel frame for the new Cable Car Lane canopy can be lifted into position tomorrow. The work, which will close the Willis Street end of Lambton Quay to traffic, was scheduled to happen last weekend but […]

BusinessDesk report by Sophie Boot The makers of “Pete’s Dragon” say the 5 percent production grant available on top of an existing 20 percent incentive in New Zealand drove their decision to base the $88 million Disney feature film here. Pete’s Dragon is a remake of a 1977 Disney movie about an orphaned boy, Pete, […]

Press Release – NZRA A lifeguard team from Wellington and an Auckland lifeguard have won two of this year’s top New Zealand aquatics awards. The third award, for innovation, went to an aquatic centre in Palmerston North that houses New Zealand’s largest hydroslide and aqua play area. The annual Aquatics Industry Awards are organised by […]

Press Release – Kiri Te Kanawa Foundation The Kiri Te Kanawa Foundation has identified six singers who will take part in its new singer development programme, known as The Kiri Programme. The Foundation believes they have the potential to progress to successful international careers with this … SINGERS SELECTED The Kiri Te Kanawa Foundation has […]

In view of speculative press reports regarding NATO's stance regarding the failed coup in Turkey and Turkey’s NATO membership, let me stress NATO's very clear position.

Press Release – Save the Children New Zealand Save the Children is launching its most comprehensive plan ever to save lives in disasters following the devastating cyclone that killed 43 people in the Pacific nation in February 12 August 2016 Save the Children launches major initiative to help save lives in Fiji Save the Children […]

Press Release – Mike Tana Mike Tana, the president of the New Zealand Public Service Association, has announced he is running for mayor of Porirua. “Ever since I moved to Porirua to raise my family 13 years ago I’ve been in love with this place,” Mr Tana said. “Porirua deserves strong, passionate leadership and I’ll […]

Press Release – Connexis Wellington, 12 August 2016: A Lower Hutt based civil infrastructure company has just scooped a national award for the third year in a row in recognition of its staff development.Lower Hutt company excels for third year in a row Wellington, 12 August 2016: A Lower Hutt based civil infrastructure company has […]

EU Ambassador to Australia and New Zealand, H.E. Sem Fabrizi, visited Wellington for the last time in his capacity as the EU Ambassador to New Zealand. From September, the EU Delegation will be led by a resident Ambassador, Mr Bernard Savage.

Broadcaster Mike Hosking wants the public to keep paying to watch our Olympians live but how many would pay to watch him on television, says New Zealand First.

The Environmental Defence Society’s annual summit has just concluded at the Viaduct Events Centre in Auckland. The event is New Zealand’s leading environmental conference and was attended by more than 250 resource managers and leaders and was addressed ...

There’s no need to scramble to find New Zealand’s most delicious lollies, Donovans have included some of the tastiest Kiwi favourites to create their first ever lolly range.

News from Jo Coughlan Wellington mayoral candidate Jo Coughlan said today that city councillors should be bold and stick to the long-term vision of a truly iconic harbour cycle way around the Port. ‘We need to focus on the long term vision for an iconic cycleway for the city. We should be careful not to […]

Mayoral Candidate Jo Coughlan said today that Councillors should be bold and stick to the long-term vision of a truly iconic harbour cycle way around the Port. ‘We need to focus on the long term vision for an iconic cycleway for the city. We should ...

Wools of New Zealand well set for end of grower-funding Wools of New Zealand (WNZ) Chairman Mark Shadbolt says the company is making strong commercial progress with an expected maiden profit for the 2016 financial year. Shadbolt was responding to ...

Zespri welcomes changes to Kiwifruit Export Regulations Zespri welcomes the Government’s announcement that Cabinet has approved amendments to the Kiwifruit Export Regulations. Zespri Chairman Peter McBride explains these regulatory changes represent the first ...

Kris Faafoi MP for Mana Tourism Spokesperson MEDIA STATEMENT 11 August 2016 Lost luggage law shows National’s lost the plot The Government has proven it can’t address the big issues facing the tourism industry by allowing a Members Bill on ...