Celebrities call for a new conservation
In a letter published today in the UK's "i" newspaper (part of The Independent), world-renowned celebrities have called for a new approach to conservation, one that respects tribal peoples’ rights.
In a letter published today in the UK's "i" newspaper (part of The Independent), world-renowned celebrities have called for a new approach to conservation, one that respects tribal peoples’ rights.
The number of hangings in Pakistan has already crossed the 200 mark in 2015, and there are still about four months left in the year. If killing human beings were a race, Pakistan is winning hands down. And still there is room for improvement.
NYC-based PIRA Energy Group reports that WTI fell below $40/Bbl in August, hitting a 6-year low before recovering somewhat at the end of the month. In the U.S., the crude stock build propelled commercial stocks to a new record high. In Japan, crude ...
Twitter just turned off an essential tool that people in 32 countries use to hold politicians accountable for what they say publicly.
ITF (International Transport Workers’ Federation) maritime coordinator Jacqueline Smith will reveal the organisation’s experience of the Maritime Labour Convention’s second year in operation, in a speech at the International Shipping Conference tonight ...
Research by the New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union reveals that District Health Boards have raked in more than $44 million in parking charges at New Zealand’s public hospitals in the last three years alone. Information compiled from Official Information ...
Nukualofa, Tonga – Tonga citizens will gather on 15 September, 2015 to recognize the International Day of Democracy in a day-long workshop of discussions, presentations, and breakout groups focused on ‘Making Space for Women’ in the country’s democratic ...
Health Minister Believes in Tooth Fairy, Santa Claus & the Easter Bunny - he must do, as he's claimed today that every DHB has a 'Suicide Prevention Plan' in place
Thank you Dr Gruner for your warm welcome. I appreciate the opportunity to open this important conference.
I can now officially confirm that the man fatally shot by Police yesterday was 25 year old Pera Ariki SMILER of Upper Hutt.
This Thursday thousands of New Zealanders will gather around the country at candlelit vigils where they will have a moment of silence for the innocent lives lost and light candles for the additional lives that could be saved if the government acts immediately ...
At long last, celebrated Norwegian duo NICO & VINZ announce their debut tour of Australia and New Zealand, confirming headline dates throughout November.
News from NZ First Reports that Wellington is joining Auckland in seeking legislation to allow congestion charging, demonstrates that much more needs to be done by the government to provide viable alternatives to the car, says New Zealand First transport spokesperson Denis O’Rourke. “An additional 12,000 cars from the Transmission Gully motorway and other road […]
The Neonatal Nurses College, Aotearoa welcomes the news that parents of premature babies will now be entitled to more parental leave. The extra weeks will apply from birth until the 37 week “due date”. After that the usual 18 weeks of paid parental ...
A group of concerned local residents have come together to organise a vigil in support of Dunedin welcoming refugees to its city.
Iconic cycleway bridge taking shape The Canada Street Bridge which will form an important link in Auckland’s cycle network is starting to take shape within the city’s Central Motorway Junction. The first and largest of seven sections of the ...
Reports that Wellington is joining Auckland in seeking new legislation to allow for congestion charging, demonstrates that much more needs to be done by the government to provide viable alternatives to the car, says New Zealand First Transport Spokesperson ...
Steven Joyce’s refusal to reveal details of other tertiary institutions being investigated in the wake of the Taratahi debacle is unacceptable, says Labour’s Tertiary Education spokesperson David Cunliffe.
The Minister of Trade Tim Groser says the signing of an open skies air services agreement with Qatar will provide improved air links between our two countries and the wider countries of the Gulf.
Prime Minister John Key has today launched a new broadcasting initiative that will see more New Zealand television content and sports coverage provided to the Pacific free of charge.
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The Southland Times reports: How many Invercargill City Council staffers does it take to buy Christmas lights? Three – and they have gone to China to purchase them at a cost of thousands of dollars to city ratepayers. Council chief executive Richard King said four staff are visiting Invercargill’s sister city, Suqian, in China for […]
Greetings from Amsterdam. As some of you may know, I’ve recently moved here from Brisbane to begin a PhD in Economics. Fun times.
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News from WCC By 2043, the number of people living in central Wellington is expected to increase by 84 percent. To help plan for this growth, Wellington City Council is inviting central city residents to complete a survey. The results will help the Council put the Wellington Urban Growth Plan into effect, and make sure […]
Press Release – World Bank Group Substantial Progress and Some Setbacks to Womens Economic Advancement across East Asia and Pacific, Says WBG Report NEWS RELEASE Substantial Progress and Some Setbacks to Women’s Economic Advancement across East Asia and Pacific, Says WBG Report WASHINGTON, September 9, 2015 – The East Asia and Pacific region saw setbacks […]