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For the past few years Blue Bubble Taxi Companies have suspected that some Industry Training Providers have been less than rigorous when it comes to the testing of applicants for the local Area Knowledge and P Endorsement tests.

Hāpai the new National Tobacco Control Advocacy service are pleased to promote Stoptober 2016 aimed at supporting thousands of kiwi’s to stop smoking next month.

After slaying at festivals and gigs across the globe, Sydney beat maker, Kilter , touches down in New Zealand this week for a three-date tour.

Overwhelming opposition to the National Government’s school bulk funding proposal is unsurprising and Hekia Parata should now unequivocally rule out proceeding with the idea, Labour’s Education spokesperson Chris Hipkins says.

An Academic Audit undertaken by the University of Otago this year has validated the importance it places on promoting student engagement with their study and learning, the residential college experience, and the pursuit of teaching excellence.

Returning fish to the sea is a complex issue that occurs in both commercial and recreational fisheries, says the Chief Executive of Fisheries Inshore New Zealand, Dr Jeremy Helson.

A youth advocate says crimes committed by youth are increasing due to a lack of boundaries and consequences and an entrenched mentality within the system that makes excuses for their actions. Jess McVicar who is the youth advocate for the Sensible Sentencing ...

Nicolette Logue writes at the Huffington Post: If you didn’t know anything about Wellington NZ, you might think it was a little like Canberra — national capital, public service town, small in size and a reputation for being a bit dull. But this city has undergone a remarkable transformation, emerging as a creative, cultural and […]

A 17 year-old woman has been arrested and charged this morning with an attack on an elderly woman in Panmure last week.

Cancer researcher named as Young Bioscientist of the Year Media Release - University of Auckland 20 September 2016

Emirates SkyPharma, Emirates SkyCargo’s new purpose-built facility dedicated exclusively to the timely and secure transport of temperature sensitive pharmaceutical shipments at Dubai International Airport (DXB), has been officially inaugurated by His Highness ...

He can’t physically hold a fishing rod and being on a boat out at sea can be a bit tricky, but for Bryce Dinneen fishing has been a lifesaver.

The Vodafone New Zealand legal team has been named as a finalist for the ‘In-house team of the Year’ category in the 2016 New Zealand Law Awards.

· Farmers’ expectations for their own business performance also improved, driven by sizeable improvement in expectations among dairy farmers

For a long time I have been fascinated with Tilt trains, I have now decided to write a post about them. For those that don’t know a tilting train is a train that is designed to tilt with the curve as banking around it. Think of it this way, when you are riding a [...]

Hawke’s Bay exporters will get a first-hand insight into the implications for them of the United Kingdom leaving the European Union, when the British High Commissioner speaks next week at an ExportNZ Hawke’s Bay event.

The Squash New Zealand team to compete at the 2016 Womens World Teams Championship in Paris, France from the 27th November to 3rd December has been announced. The team is Joelle King, Megan Craig, Amanda Landers-Murphy and Emma Millar with Ellie Epke ...

Sept. 20 (BusinessDesk) - Powerhouse Ventures managing director Stephen Hampson is confident the Christchurch-based technology incubator will raise the minimum A$10 million in an initial public offering after extending the closing date by a week.

Please join us at 5.30pm on Saturday 1 October at the Adam Art Gallery Te Pātaka Toi for the opening of our last exhibition of 2016: BAD VISUAL SYSTEMS Ruth Buchanan, Judith Hopf, Marianne Wex 2 October – 22 December 2016

Let history record that my first ride on an e-bike was home into a stinging westerly squall. And that I was duly soaked. 
I've been trying out electric bikes as part of a deal with Mercury, whose campaign has, I am hearing, changed the game for cycle retailers by offering a subsidy on e-bikes for Mercury customers. 
The thing about bike shops is that although they have to carry a lot of expensive stock, they don't actually sell all that many bikes – as few as one a month for small shops. Читать дальше...

Christchurch Police are investigating a number of thefts across the Canterbury region including service stations, dairies and other locations.

The latest World Alzheimer Report warns that countries like New Zealand are unprepared for a surge in dementia cases and need to take urgent action to deal with the issue.

Specialised training in youth health for clinicians who work mainly with young people may result in better health outcomes for students, according to research from the University of Auckland.

Organisations from around Fiji have rallied round to support disability organisation, the Spinal Injury Association for their upcoming Gala Fundraiser on October 11th, which features NZ Rugby legend Eric Rush as speaker.

Neville Peat, wildlife photographer and author of over 40 books, was presented with the new CLNZ Writer’s Award at the inaugural National Writers Forum, held in Auckland on 17 September. Neville receives $25,000, one of the highest non-fiction prizes ...