News from NZ Government The Crown has signed a deed of settlement with Taranaki Iwi settling all their outstanding historical Treaty claims at Pukeiti Gardens, Taranaki. Taranaki Iwi is one of eight iwi of the Taranaki region. The Waitangi Tribunal has described Taranaki claims as some of the most significant in the country. Crown breaches […]
The Hill reports: Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump leads Democrat Hillary Clinton head-to-head, according to a new poll released Friday. The poll by SurveyUSA finds that matched up directly, Trump garners 45 percent to Clinton’s 40 percent. In other head-to-head matchups, Trump beats out Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) by 44 percent to 40 […]
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Sam Schwartz, “Why a car-centric transportation plan is folly for L.A.” The Los Angeles Times.
After more than 40 years as a transportation engineer, I’m very aware that most of the traditional measures of transportation efficiency focus on mobility, often expressed as “delay per capita” or “dollars wasted while waiting in traffic.” [...]
Video report by Niklas Pedersen. Pacific Scoop: Report – By Niklas Pedersen in Suva Seven Pacific leaders have signed a strong document on climate change in Fiji, mapping out what they want to achieve at COP 21 in Paris later this year. Meeting for three days, the Pacific Islands Development Forum (PIDF) leaders said they […]
Pacific Scoop: Report – By Kai Ping Lew in Suva Recognising losses and damages as a separate issue from adaptation in climate change policy is one of the major developments featured in the Suva Declaration signed by seven Pacific leaders. The third Pacific Islands Development Forum (PIDF) summit in Suva saw leaders, civil society representatives […]
By Dr. Mousa Abu Marzouk The Israeli occupation forces closed the gates of Al-Aqsa mosque from 7:30 am to 11:30 am, and prevented prayers and Murabiteen (worshipers staying at the mosque) from entering or staying in Al-Aqsa mosque during that period, while the Arabs remain silent and the Palestinian leadership is busy with projects that […]
The New Zealand Medical Association (NZMA) is adding its voice to calls for New Zealand to increase its support for refugees caught up in the continuing crisis in the Mediterranean.
Today the Tauranga based Trustpower TECT Rescue helicopter was dispatched to the Te Kaha medical centre to meet an ambulance who had picked up a 12 year old Cape Runaway boy who was suffering a serious asthma attack, the boys condition deteriorated ...
Oxfam New Zealand’s Executive Director, Rachael Le Mesurier said: "This is a welcome indication that the government is willing to do more to help some of the millions of increasingly desperate Syrians who have fled for their lives. We hope ...
Police and Fire staff investigating the fire at Alexandra Wastebusters on Thursday night (03/09/15) now believe it was started deliberately.
Rockcote Canterbury Bulls have begun their new NZRL Premiership season the way they ended the last, with a victory over Wai-Coa-Bay Stallions.
The Crown has signed a deed of settlement with Taranaki Iwi settling all their outstanding historical Treaty claims at Pukeiti Gardens, Taranaki, Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Minister Christopher Finlayson announced today.
Race Relations Commissioner makes new call for immediate one-off intake of refugees to NZ and a doubling of our quota in five years
Ryan says it’s mostly family groups of refugees who have started walking across Hungary to try to reach Austria “I think it’s the type of situation that can only haunt you. If you see scenes like this, and especially if you’re a parent, ...
Police are currently investigating a suspicious fire that occurred in Fairfield early this morning. The scene is being investigated by Police with the assistance of Fire Service Investigators.
The Washington Post reports: The world has been transfixed in recent weeks by the unfolding refugee crisis in Europe, an influx of migrants unprecedented since World War II. Their plight was chillingly highlighted on Wednesday in the image of a drowned Syrian toddler, his lifeless body lying alone on a Turkish beach. A fair amount of attention […]
Brian Gaynor writes: Another issue is the partial privatisation of Genesis Energy, Meridian Energy and Mighty River Power and whether taxpayers have had a positive outcome from this strategy. One of the major arguments against the sharemarket listing of these electricity generators was that the Crown would lose 49 per cent of its dividend income […]
The Sensible Sentencing Trust was disappointed with the High Court’s decision yesterday that it did not have “standing” to bring an action asking the Court to review a decision of the Parole Board to release serial fraudster Rod Petricevic from prison ...
UNHCR spokesperson in Geneva Ariane Rummery says NZ plans to take extra Syrian refugees on top of existing quota.
The Palmerston North based Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to a rural road east of Mangaweka this morning at 9am where a car had plunged several hundred feet down a cliff after coming off the road. The three young occupants from Marton and Bulls ...
It has been silver’s turn to shine this week, as it was a clear buying favourite amongst GoldMoney’s customers. Dealing Manager at the online precious metals trader, Kelly-Ann Kearsey said, “Gold rallied to a one week high on Tuesday before slipping ...
Brussels, 4 September 2015 (ITUC OnLine): The ITUC has welcomed the Nepal government’s support for a trade union Roadmap http://www.ituc-csi.org/nepal-forum-ii-concept-note for reconstruction and development, in the wake of the devastatingApril 25 earthquake ...
Rotorua’s roller derby league, the Sulphur City Steam Rollers (SCSR) are undergoing their second recruitment drive of the year and invite members of the public along to their information evening.
The New Zealand Federation of Business & Professional Women (BPW NZ) congratulates the College of Midwives for taking action on low remuneration for Lead Maternity Carers (LMCs/midwives).