Новости за 30.04.2024

The FSU informs us: That’s why I’m writing to tell you the story of a case we’ve just taken on, standing with a man called Paul Burns who I’m defending in court on behalf of the Free Speech Union. You may ask why he is before the Court. Good question. Well, (brace yourself, now) according […]

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) is pleased to announce two new Codes have been adopted and will replace the existing Children and Young People’s Advertising Code and the food rules in the Advertising Standards Code in November 2024.

“Kiwi girl” and soprano Madison Nonoa has been awarded the prestigious $50,000 Dame Malvina Major Award, which she says is pivotal in enabling her to continue developing her career in Europe.

Better Public Media Trust's public meeting on Sunday 28th of April was a great success with a large audience attending the speeches and Q&A. Speakers included Irene Gardiner from SPADA, Brent McAnulty from TVNZ, Paul Thompson from RNZ and Peter Thompson ...

Detective Sergeant Nicholas Stark: Hamilton Police investigating the serious assault of a woman are seeking information from the public. Officers were called to Marire Ave in Frankton about 6pm last night. On arrival they found a woman who had allegedly ...

Radical swings in curriculum do not work for students.

Waikato Regional Council air quality monitoring has shown that improper wood burning is a leading cause of the poor air quality seen in the late hours of the night and early hours of the morning. Poor air quality makes respiratory illnesses worse and ...

Report from LDR Lcal councils could be in line for a billion dollar boost each year if the government agreed to return GST on rates. Of the 78 local authorities, many are increasing their rates dramatically to tackle infrastructure problems and growing debt. The average rise for homeowners this year is tipped to sit at […]

Masterton District Council has begun work to improve accessibility at McJorrow Park playground, removing an area of bark chip and replacing it with a soft pour flexi surface.

A two-year review of Te Huia, the Waikato to Auckland passenger rail service, shows it has delivered or is close to delivering all the targets set by the NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi Board (NZTA).

The Department of Conservation has announced bookings for New Zealand’s Great Walks will open from 28 May to 6 June for the next season.

The success of House of Science is a testament to the power of community support. Sponsors' and volunteers' time and resources have helped this charitable trust grow from its Western Bay of Plenty roots and spread its impact throughout the country.

Wellington Airport has opened nominations for its 20th annual community awards, recognising the outstanding work of community group volunteers across the Wellington region. The awards are run together with Wellington’s five regional councils and ...

The Winter Whisky Festival, hosted by Kismet Cocktail & Whisky Bar runs from June 11 to 15, boasting a range of experiences centred around the famous drink.

Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ Chief Executive Ms Letitia Harding says feedback from students in the Foundation’s vaping educational workshops cite access as one of the biggest contributors to the uptake of vaping among youth.

The Rover (1677) is an adaptation of Aphra Behn’s proto-feminist Restoration comedy - resituated in an iconic nightclub, over one night in 1977.

Utah's business community is witnessing a notable transformation, catalysed by the growing influence of online stock market courses. This shift, from traditional classroom settings to virtual platforms, has spurred significant interest and participation ...

We are inviting those businesses right across the food and beverage industry to join us to work on a challenge facing their business and reimagine it be more abundant, nature-positive, and truly regenerative by design.

Fabric-a-brac is celebrating its 15th anniversary in 2024, with five new locations in New Zealand and a grand total of over $140,000 raised for hospice in New Zealand.

The Herald reports: Banks want government support for a national anti-scam centre – and say other industries and search engines should help out too. The banking sector has been under fire for deficiencies in its payment system which overseas criminals have exploited to steal an estimated $200 million from Kiwi victims last year. But today, the New […]

In collaboration with the James Graham Brown Foundation, this group has since been working tirelessly to reform the state of Kentucky’s education system. In the short three years since its conception, the KYSSC has already made a notable impact on ...

A Government inquiry into how Emergency Management teams in the North Island reacted during the extreme weather events of early 2023 carries some good examples and learnings from Tairāwhiti.

Police continue to remind the public about the importance of reporting offending or suspicious activity occurring in your communities.

Only Hawke’s Bay businesses can enter Great Wine Capitals global awards programme

Those profiled in the stamp series served on overseas deployments from 1995 onwards, and all have been awarded theNew Zealand Operational Service Medal.