The Whanganui District Health Board has summoned a senior hospital doctor to a disciplinary meeting because of his views on the Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA), says Ian Powell, Executive Director of the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists ...
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My post "Breaking News: Man Shot by Police; or the $600 tweet" has been picked up in the media. Police had not previously confirmed that Mr Červeň was unarmed when shot and the news that "The Coroner has ruled that there is currently reasonable cause to believe the death was self-inflicted" is also new, although it is important to note that is "in no way a concluded view on the matter."
My guess is that a Coroner would almost never release a tentative finding in such a way, and would not have... Читать дальше...
Auckland Transport sent me some interesting research that has been conducted for them recently looking into walking and cycling and what can be done to get more people using active modes. The research includes an online quantitative survey conducted by over 1,600 people said to be representative of the Auckland population as well as use [...]
News from WCC Wellington City Council Senior Urban Designer Anna Harley was tonight named Beca Young Achiever of the Year at the inaugural Wellington Property People Awards for her work on two projects that have helped transform the city. Anna took a lead role in the recent redevelopment of Victoria Street and provided valuable urban […]
Stuff reports: Parliament looks set to ditch a controversial and unused provision against using television footage from the debating chamber for satire or to ridicule or denigrate them. The “anti satire” rule came about during the previous Labour government and was apparently aimed at preventing people from using Parliament TV footage for you-tube videos mocking […]
Press Release – Pacific Tsunami Warning Center * AN EARTHQUAKE WITH A PRELIMINARY MAGNITUDE OF 8.3 OCCURRED NEAR THE COAST OF CENTRAL CHILE AT 2254 UTC ON WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 16 2015. * TSUNAMI WAVES HAVE BEEN OBSERVED.000 WEPA40 PHEB 170122 TSUPAC TSUNAMI MESSAGE NUMBER 5 NWS PACIFIC TSUNAMI WARNING CENTER EWA BEACH HI 0121 UTC […]
Press Release – Aotearoa Fisheries Finding out about one day’s worth of waste from its Lorne Street site in Wellington has been an eye opener for Aotearoa Fisheries. This has given the company considerable information about what waste it produces and how to divert material from the general waste stream that’s going to landfill to […]
Press Release – TEZA How do you capture the essence of a city and its people in a loaf of bread? This is one of the questions artist Simon Gray is trying to answer as part of his project Bread Makers of Porirua, Unite! for which he is seeking involvement from members of the Porirua […]
Press Release – Solity Software Solity Software Limited (Solity), the Wellington-based software company specialising in crisis/incident management and business continuity, today announced that it has appointed Amanda Scott to a newly created role of National Sales Manager. Amanda Scott has over 15 years’ experience in sales positions including roles with Fonterra, Good Fielder, Mainland and […]
Press Release – Queen Margaret College Paris Lokotui is one to watch after being selected for the 2016 U16 New Zealand Development Basketball Team (Korus). At only 13 years of age and the only player from Wellington City, the selection is particularly significant for the Queen Margaret College student, who is excited to be representing […]
Press Release – Mojo Pulse The Mojo Pulse will open their 2016 ANZ Championship campaign with a home game against the Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic at TSB Bank Arena on Monday 4th April. Four of their home fixtures will take place at the Wellington venue, with the remaining two to be played at Porirua’s […]
Press Release – Cricket Wellington Cricket Wellington is pleased to announce the appointment of two local cricket identities to the High Performance support team. Former Wellington and NZ player Richard Petrie has been appointed as the Mental Skills Trainer for the Wellington Firebirds. Petrie will provide training and support to the Firebirds squad, assisting players […]
Press Release – Pacific Tsunami Warning Center TSUNAMI WAVES REACHING MORE THAN 3 METERS ABOVE THE TIDE LEVEL ARE POSSIBLE ALONG SOME COASTS OF CHILE.FOR LATEST UPDATES: NOAA Tsunami Warning Center 000 WEPA40 PHEB 162347 TSUPAC TSUNAMI MESSAGE NUMBER 3 NWS PACIFIC TSUNAMI WARNING CENTER EWA BEACH HI 2346 UTC WED SEP 16 2015 …PTWC […]
Press Release – Pippa Drakeford Auckland improviser Lori Dungey comes to Wellington to lead a New Zealand Improvisation Festival 2015 Ensemble is BOOYA (Blow it Out Your Ahem) . On Thursday 8 October at 6.30pm at BATS Theatre audience members can expect strong, bold and high quality …Two-time International Theatresports Champion comes to Wellington for […]
1. DAVID BENNETT (National—Hamilton East) to the Minister of Finance : How is New Zealand’s labour market supporting resilience and delivering higher incomes for families?
Sept. 16 (BusinessDesk) - New Zealand shares rose, following Australia's benchmark index higher, as stronger offshore sentiment flowed onto the local bourse. Australia New Zealand Banking Group and Air New Zealand gained. Fonterra Shareholders' Fund ...
The major touring exhibition Da Vinci Mechanics will open from 27 February - 29 May 2016 at Waikato Museum.
Following the tragic incident at Salter’s Cartage yesterday afternoon, Auckland Council is providing assistance to WorkSafe NZ and other agencies to ascertain the cause of the explosion.
Pacific Scoop: Analysis – By Nicholas Ferns September 16 marks the 40th anniversary of the establishment of the sovereign nation of Papua New Guinea. Celebrations are being held throughout the country. It is worth remembering that Australia was the country that granted independence to Papua New Guinea. For almost 70 years, Australia maintained colonial rule […]
AUCKLAND , 16.09 – New Zealanders are set to be among the first in the world to get their hands on the most sought-after device this year, and 3D-printed Spark customers are already queuing up at Spark’s Queen Street store. The ‘World’s Smallest ...
"The Prime Minister has given Labour the chance to have the Red Peak flag added to the flag shortlist, which over 50,000 people want," says ACT Leader David Seymour.
Fulbright New Zealand calls for applications to a range of scholar awards for New Zealand academics, artists, teachers and professionals to undertake academic and cultural exchanges to the United States of America. A Fulbright exchange provides ...
Police in Denmark have arrested a 24-year-old Danish citizen in the city of Vejle, Denmark in relation to a persistent online attack targeting an Auckland school girl.
Akarana Falcons are battling for their NZRL Premership lives this weekend, facing a game coach Steve Buckingham admits they would struggle to get up for under most circumstances.