Now that was a great game. Before it began I said I wanted All Blacks to get four tries, and not concede any. They scored seven. And Tonga played really well – best performance I have seen from them. The first 50 minutes saw them very competitive and they came damn close to scoring. This […]
Hamas Hamas spokesman Sami Abu Zuhri saluted Friday Palestinian social media activists, deeming Netanyahu’s threats to Palestinians who engage in online activism a source of pride. Abu Zuhri said that such threats show the importance of social media in exposing Israel’s crimes, noting that the best answer to Netanyahu’s threats is to intensify Palestinian social […]
Palestinian Progressive Youth Union At this time, when hordes of settlers terrorists are invading and rampaging in the streets of the occupied West Bank, while the occupation army surrounds Nablus and Jerusalem with its troops and intelligence agents, storming towns and villages, arise the heroes of Palestine, the finest blossoming of Palestinian youth, struggling on […]
Palestinian Information Centre Five Palestinians were killed and 40 others were injured including two journalists as Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) opened fire at a demonstration by the border fence east of Gaza City and near Khan Younis on Friday. The Palestinian Ministry of Health said Shadi Hussam Dawla, 20, Ahmad al-Harbawi, 20, and Abed al-Wahidi, […]
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Stuff reports: A national review of deceased organ donation procedures will look at whether cultural and religious factors are contributing to New Zealand’s low rates of organ donation. … Among the topics the review would likely consider was “ethical, cultural, religious, and demographic factors within the New Zealand context”. Organs that are able to be […]
News from Palmerston North Rescue Helicopter The Palmerston North based Rescue Helicopter flew a total of nine missions transporting 11 patients this week. Mon 5 A mid afternoon mission to Kakatahi for a Raetihi man in his 80s suffering a serious medical event. He was airlifted to Whanganui Hospital. Tues 6 A midday callout to […]
Press Release – Royal Australasian College of Physicians Leading international and Australasian rehabilitation experts will share the latest research and innovations in rehabilitation medicine at the Australasian Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine and New Zealand Rehabilitation Association (AFRM/NZRA) Combined Rehabilitation Meeting in Wellington on Tuesday. The meeting ‘Building an Enabling Society’ will be held at the […]
Press Release – New Zealand Defence Force The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) and the Ministry of Defence will host the annual Combined Space Operations (CSpO) Principals meeting on Monday and Tuesday in Wellington. The Vice Chief of Defence Force, Air Vice-Marshal (AVM) Kevin Short will host delegates from Australia, Canada, United Kingdom and United […]
Press Release – Alastair Thompson New Zealand First Leader Rt Hon Winston Peters is attending the Niue WWI Centenary Commemorations at the invitation of the Niue Premier, Toke Tufukia Talagi. Niue responded within hours of hearing about the war, with the chiefs sending a message …Rt Hon Winston Peters Member of Parliament for Northland New […]
News from Wellington Regional Council Public transport journeys around greater Wellington will get easier with the launch of Metlink’s new website on Saturday. The new website – metlink.org.nz – will put real time transport information at passengers’ fingertips so people can easily plan and adjust their journeys. The new website works across desktops, tablets and […]
A pioneering exercise programme involving children with a wide range of physical and mental disabilities including; those left brain damaged from domestic abuse and prenatal drug/alcohol use has been launched at an Auckland city gym.
Whanau Ora isn’t working and nor is it saving lives judging by tragic statistics released today by the Ministry of Health, says Labour’s Maori Development spokesperson Nanaia Mahuta. “Whanau Ora is the Maori Party’s flagship health programme, yet ...
Prime Minister John Key today announced Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull will make an official visit to New Zealand next week.
Stuff reports: Get ready for another round of fencegate. The saga surrounding a four-metre high fence that blocked the million-dollar views of a Wellington couple living next door is heading to the High Court. Wellington City Council’s manager of city planning and design Warren Ulusele confirmed that fence builder David Walmsley was appealing the decision to […]
New Zealand is the third best in country in the world for palliative care, according to a new report by The Economist Intelligence Unit.
In this lecture, the poet, critic, dramatist and soon-to-be fiction writer, Murray Edmond, will evoke his youthful and formative meetings with well-known New Zealand literary figures, including Frank Sargeson, Kendrick Smithyman, Mary Stanley, James ...
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The documentary Bikes vs Cars has been grabbing attention around the world for the last few months, but we haven’t had a chance to see it – until now.
Luckily, Bike Devonport has scored the first (and so far only!) New Zealand screening, at the gorgeous Vic theatre on a [...]
Matthew Hooton writes: John Key must be sorely tempted to put the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) to a formal ratification vote in parliament. If the prime minister did so, he would split the ridiculous rabble that sits across from him. Two former Labour leaders, Phil Goff and David Shearer, would cross the floor to back the […]
From dental emergencies, treating dysentery and tending the wounded and dying – to the care of horses, donkeys, dogs and canaries as well as breakthroughs in facial plastic surgery – Massey University is seeking a writer for the untold story of ...
The Herald reports: Sepp Blatter and UEFA President Michel Platini, the man who had been favored to take over as FIFA leader, were both suspended for 90 days late on Thursday, plunging football’s governing body deeper into crisis. So that’s the President, and the likely next President. Another presidential hopeful, Chung Mong-joon, was suspended for […]
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NUKU’ALOFA (Matangi Tonga/ Pacific Media Watch): The Tongan Parliament has rushed through two new Communications Bills to establish a new regulatory body that will have powers to block selected internet content to internet users in Tonga.
Study Reveals Parents' Perceptions of New Zealand Education Education aspirations equal success for New Zealand children ASG Parents Report Card reveals parents’ perceptions of state of education in New Zealand The aspirations New Zealand parents ...
WELLINGTON (Radio New Zealand International/ Pacific Media Watch): The Nauru government is reportedly preparing to allow local journalists to enter the island's asylum seeker detention centre, but steep visa fees for foreign journalists will remain.
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Middlemore Hospital’s paediatric wards are gearing up for a colourful visit from the cars and characters of the Variety Trillian Bash, a group of classic-car lovers who believe in having fun while doing good for others.