Новости за 26.11.2016

Welcome back to Sunday reading. The most interesting article I’ve read this week explores the consequences of climate change and sea level rise for coastal property markets. Ian Urbina reports in the NY Times:

Tags: General Debate

Newshub reports: Mr Leggett had previously been tipped as a future leader of the party, but there are now rumours he might jump ship and stand for National in the Mana electorate next year, currently held by Labour’s Kris Faafoi. “I’m not particularly worried – we’ve got a fantastic MP in Mana who’s established himself,” […]

Press Release – New Zealand Government Pacific People’s Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga has expressed his condolences to the families of the men who died in the boating tragedy on the Kaipara Harbour this weekend. “Everyone on board, apart from the skipper, was of pacific descent. The men …Condolences to families of boating tragedy victims Pacific […]

By Julie Webb-Pullman The passing of Fidel Castro is of a baton, not just a life. The values he represented and the ideals he struggled for and in many areas achieved, will not die with him but continue to advance, not only in Cuba, but everywhere. Fidel was not driven by money or power but […]

By Elena Cavalione of Euronews

IN A world torn apart by conflicts old and new, the issue of the media’s role seems to have growing importance.

Media coverage of atrocities committed during wars is opening up debate on the power images have to influence public opinion and political decisions.

AUCKLAND (New Zealand Herald / Pacific Media Watch): Thirty-three of New Zealand's most senior editors have urged the Commerce Commission to rethink its plan to reject the proposed NZME-Fairfax merger. They are at loggerheads with a group of 11 former editors who say the Commerce Commission got it right.

The current editors, all in senior roles at both companies, say the commission has "misinterpreted the state of New Zealand journalism" and believe a merger is the best option to sustain quality journalism. Читать дальше...

Media Statement 26 November 2016, 1800hrs GNS has issued an update about recent observations that were published approximately a week ago. They have observed unusual activity involving two slow slips (slow moving earthquakes) at the same time, on both east ...

The public are being warned to stay off the Kaikoura Emergency Access route (Inland Road).

Since 1977, when 26 friends got together to ride around Lake Taupo for fun and to raise funds for what was the local IHC, nearly 200,000 people have followed their lead and taken part in the annual Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge, providing $3.4 million ...

At some point between Friday night (25th) and the early hours of Saturdaymorning (26th) there was a break in at Symbio Wildlife park, South of Sydney. This resulted in the theft of three Pygmy Marmosets - Gomez (Dad), Sofia (10 months) and one of ...

Wairoa iwi and hapū sign Deed of Settlement with the Crown Iwi and hapū of Te Rohe o Te Wairoa have today signed their Deed of Settlement with the Crown, at an official ceremony held at Tākitimu Marae in Wairoa. The ceremony was an historic event for ...

Team work, fun and new skills is what the tape art workshop will bring to Disability Pride Week, to be held from 27 November to 3 December in Wellington.

Cyclists and communities have been celebrating the success and benefits of the Northwestern Cycleway today. The NZ Transport Agency says a community day held on a section of the cycleway that runs through the UNITEC campus has been a great opportunity to ...

Sizzling Record-Breaking Finishes at Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge It was fast and furious and record-breaking in the men’s and women’s elite races in the 40th Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge with a thrilling sprint finish in the Women’s Classic, creating ...

On The Nation: Lisa Owen interviews John Key Youtube clips from the show are available here . Headlines: Prime Minister John Key says he can’t guarantee an extension to the support package for businesses affected by the Kaikoura quakes. Key will not ...

National selects Northland candidate Matt King has been selected by National to contest the Northland electorate at the 2017 General Election. Mr King has lived in Northland most of his life. He is a farmer, fraud investigator, volunteer firefighter with ...

A large crowd of people has celebrated the official opening today of a new BMX track and skate park in the Auckland suburb of Waterview . The community amenities were opened at a ribbon cutting event involving the NZ Transport Agency and Auckland Council’s ...

“The Greens have never been up to it when it comes to finance and economics, and their student loan savings calculator, which misleads students, is more proof," says ACT Leader David Seymour. “A graduate earning $45,000 who goes to the Party’s ...

Coppins Leaves Everyone Choking in the Sand NOVEMBER 26, 2016: The phrase "multi-talented and versatile" doesn't even go halfway towards describing New Zealander Josh Coppins or his Yamaha YZ450F bikes. The 39-year-old two-time former motocross world ...

Research will get underway next week to determine the impact of the Kaikoura earthquake on the local rock lobster (crayfish) stock.

The Israeli Ministerial Committee for Legislation has recently unanimously approved a bill that would block all porn in Israel unless people ask to view it. In effect it forces internet companies in the country to censor adult websites by default.

Māori landowners have been seriously let down by a flawed Te Ture Whenua Māori Bill which lacks broad support, fails to address the obstacles to development and instead risks further alienation of land, says Ikaroa-Rāwhiti MP Meka Whaitiri.

MANA and Maori Party agree to work together Press statement from MANA leader Hone Harawira Friday 25 November 2016 “Been a long time coming” said MANA leader Hone Harawira, of the talks held yesterday between Executive members of both the MANA ...

In a league of their own; Peter Burling and Blair Tuke claim Yachting’s top award once more Gold medalists Peter Burling and Blair Tuke have again stamped a firm mark in New Zealand’s sailing history books, being honored with the sport’s top award ...