General Debate 20 September 2015
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What an incredible game. Japan, one of the minions minnows of the game, has topped mighty South Africa. They are calling it the biggest upset in world cup rugby. It might be the biggest upset in international rugby ever. I can recall the early days of Japan playing the All Blacks, and the only tension […]
Shaw says the Greens haven’t spoken to Labour yet about a joined-up policy presentation, but will “float” it because it’s important for voters to see what an alternative government will look like Owen: So it is something you’d like to achieve? Shaw: ...
Little says New Zealanders tiring of focus group-driven politics and a “transactional” government; voters are looking for “value-driven leadership”
Joyce says National’s biggest disappointments this term are Northland by-election loss and failure to push through RMA reform; proudest moments include “good achievements in the economy”, Korean free trade deal, raising benefits and free healthcare for ...
Says there’s precedent for a Prime Minister coming from a second biggest party in a coalition, in 1932
An elderly male was assaulted at his Pakuranga home, during the early hours of Saturday morning. His injuries are not life threatening and he will be discharged from hospital later this afternoon. Counties Manukau CIB is currently conducting a scene examination ...
Invercargill Police are continuing their investigation into the circumstances leading up to a ten year-old boy sustaining a serious head injury.
Canterbury Police would like to thank the 100+ SAR volunteers who helped with the search for a man reported missing in Bottle Lake Plantation yesterday (18 September 2015).
Halfback Tevin Arona and centre Matt Sauni had a hat-trick of tries each to help Rockcote Canterbury Bulls maintain their place atop the NZRL National Premiership ladder.
The Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to Kuratau, north of Turangi, early this afternoon, to retrieve a 61-year old man who sustained injury to 2 fingers of his right hand, when he reached under his lawn mower.
The Herald reports: An accounting error in Colorado is paying off for marijuana consumers Wednesday, when a quirk in a state tax law prompts the state to suspend most taxes on recreational pot. The one-day pot tax holiday means Colorado won’t collect 10 percent sales taxes on pot. The state is also suspending a 15 […]
NBR reports: It’s now understood that other senior staff at the NZ Herald being ‘consulted’ about the proposed plans to facilitate the creation of NZME’s “world-class integrated newsroom” (ie, more than likely being made redundant) also include Canvas deputy editor Greg Dixon, feature writer Alan Perrot and columnist John Roughan. They seem set to join veterans […]
Stuff reports: National MP Judith Collins has declared in no uncertain terms that R&B star Chris Brown is not welcome in New Zealand, and can “bugger off”. Brown has not yet obtained the special visa he will need to perform in New Zealand in December – he is technically barred from visiting after being convicted of […]
A complex trough moving across New Zealand brings a wet weekend, with snow in the hills and buckets of rain for the eastern North Island on Sunday.
The Tasman District Council has submitted the district’s Digital Enablement Plan in the second part of a two stage application process to the funding announced by the Government. The first stage closed in July this year.
The Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) has repeatedly raised the alarm against the killings in Terai; however, they fail to stop. The police have again opened fire, this time on 15 September, a market day. The police firings have resulted in four ...
Members of one of Brazil’s most persecuted tribes have been kidnapped by the ranchers who occupy their land, who have also attacked their community and forced women and children to flee.
Inclusive Capitalism or Investing for a Long Term; rethinking the prevailing orthodoxy - AKL - 22nd September
Justice Minister Amy Adams today launched a new Victims Code as part of the Government’s work to better support victims of crime.
Press Release – Justin Lester Wellington City Council Deputy Mayor Justin Lester is launching an investigation of the business case for Giant Pandas being housed at the Wellington zoo. Lester, who chairs the Governance, Finance and Planning Committee, says he is putting forward a proposal for Council to invest in a business case as part […]
Wellington City Council Deputy Mayor Justin Lester is launching an investigation of the businesses case for Giant Pandas being housed at the Wellington zoo.
The trailer spilt feed over the road and is blocking Buckland Road in both directions.
Senior Sergeant Vaughn Lapslie says ‘Police have concerns about a missing 48 year old Christchurch man, Gary Elliot.
Senior Sergeant Vaughn Lapslie says ‘Police have concerns about a missing 48 year old Christchurch man, Gary Elliot. Mr Elliot was last seen this morning and his vehicle has been located in the Bottle Lake Plantation car park. It is believed that Mr Elliot ...