Outdoor challenges push students to limits
Students recently completed the annual Outdoor Adventure Race - a highlight of the academic year, but one that often takes its toll.
Students recently completed the annual Outdoor Adventure Race - a highlight of the academic year, but one that often takes its toll.
Annual Commission artist PJ Paterson, from Auckland has won an award at the 15th Pingyao International Photography Festival in China. He won the “Most Excellent Photographer Art Award” at the annual Pingyao Awards Ceremony on Monday 21st Sept, ...
Haunting images inspired by the Māori creation story are interpreted through the multiple disciplines of Kapa Haka in Auckland-based Hawaiki TŪ’s major new work entitled Kurawaka . The group are bringing selections from this work and other contemporary ...
The second Auckland Jazz Festival opens on 14 October with a degustation of intimate jazz experiences in dedicated concert venues and bars across Auckland.
Mt Ruapehu continues to ride the new snow wave after heavy snow conditions at the weekend blessed the mountain with up to 40cm of fresh snow at Turoa, and 35cm at Whakapapa.
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The Herald reports: Labour leader Andrew Little is only just in front of NZ First leader Winston Peters in the preferred Prime Minister stakes but says he will not entertain the suggestion of sharing the top job if Mr Peters holds the balance of power. In the latest 3 News Reid Research poll, NZ First […]
A presentation by Kiwirail (from page 41) to the Auckland Council Infrastructure Committee provides some interesting insight into the future of the Auckland Rail Network. Unfortunately the council don’t record the infrastructure committee and put it on online so we can’t see exactly what was said by the CEO of Kiwirail but the presentation which has been [...]
Wellington.Scoop Wellington councillor Paul Eagle wants to put the brakes on a plan to bring giant pandas to the capital, according to a report in the National Business Review. Wellington City Council Deputy Mayor Justin Lester has launched an investigation into the business case for giant pandas being housed at the Wellington Zoo. The idea […]
Press Release – University of Otago The University of Otago has appointed Ministry of Justice official Mr Dave Miller as its new Proctor.University of Otago appoints new Proctor The University of Otago has appointed Ministry of Justice official Mr Dave Miller as its new Proctor. Mr Miller is currently the Otago/South Canterbury Courts Service Delivery […]
Scoop Review by Gordon Campbell Last night’s gig in Newtown by 1990s semi-legends Dean Wareham and his beloved indie band Luna was a perfect fit for the neighbourhood’s tiny Moon Bar … in name, as well as in execution. Wareham is Island Bay’s native son, a lad from the ‘hood who made good. He went […]
Press Release – New Zealand Defence Force New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) engineers and skilled tradespeople are mentoring the Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF) as they build a 350 kilometre road that will link over 100 remote mountain villages in Papua New Guinea (PNG).NZDF helps build road for mountain communities New Zealand Defence Force […]
Press Release – Massey University Former Fiji rugby professional and Massey University MBA graduate Koli Sewabu says exploited Pacific rugby players are being denied some of their human and employment rights.Massey study backs findings of Pacific rugby players’ exploitation Former Fiji rugby professional and Massey University MBA graduate Koli Sewabu says exploited Pacific rugby players […]
Press Release – Pasifika Medical Association The 18th annual Pasifika Medical Association (PMA) in partnership with the Vanuatu Medical and Dental Association and in conjunction with the Faculty of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (RANZCP) is creating a stir by bringing together Pacific health professionals …Vanuatu to host the Pasifika Medical Association Conference The 18th annual […]
Press Release – Phoenix Foundation The Phoenix Foundation have released the incredible new video for their new album’s title track Give Up Your Dreams. The video, directed by Loren Taylor, pays special reference to the work of Soviet film-maker Andrei Tarkovsky, and stars Bret McKenzie of Flight of the Conchords fame. Fans can see the […]
Press Release – Museum Hotel Maciej Zimny from Hippopotamus in Wellington has been named the New Zealand Sommelier of the Year. Mr Zimny, who is the hotel restaurant’s Head Sommelier/Restaurant Manager, competed against high calibre sommeliers from notable restaurants throughout the country. The competition, organised by Celia Hay’s New Zealand School of Food, was held […]
Press Release – Jade Software Jade Software has announced that it has completed a CRM transformation project at Pacific Islands Trade & Invest (PT&I), the regions leading export facilitation, investment and tourism promotion agency. PT&I is an arm of the Pacific Island Forum …Jade Software Completes Cloud CRM Transformation Project at Pacific Islands Trade & […]
Press Release – Greenpeace New Zealand Greenpeace is urging a Pacific meeting on fish stock protection to consider a ban on vessels transferring their catch to other ships at sea – a process that encourages illegal fishing.Greenpeace urges Pacific nations transshipment crackdown Greenpeace is urging a Pacific meeting on fish stock protection to consider a […]
Two Wellingtonions, who came to New Zealand as refugees, share their perspectives with DOMINIC GODFREY.
Press Release – New Zealand Labour Party News that Ioane Teitiota will be deported to Kiribati will be a blow to him and his family and to the local Kiribati community, Te Atatu MP Phil Twyford says.Sad day as Kiribati deportee gets marching orders News that Ioane Teitiota will be deported to Kiribati will be […]
Press Release – New Zealand Police The man who died following a fire at a Swanson Road property last night can now be named.Joint statement from Police & the Fire Service on Swanson Road fire The man who died following a fire at a Swanson Road property last night can now be named. He was […]
Statistics New Zealand reports many Kiwi parents feel they aren't spending enough time with their children.
John Key spoke at his regular Monday press conference about Red Peak, ISIL and the UN.
Architects working on redesigning outdoor spaces, and parents get a say.
St Mark's Church School principal is keen to see other options explored to reduce traffic.