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Hot, dry and windy El Niño weather conditions are increasing the risk of scrub and bush fires this summer and Rotorua residents are being asked to take special care.

On the eve of what is expected to be another hot and dry summer fire season in Rotorua, it was fitting that the service of some of the district’s longest serving rural fire fighters was recognised by Rotorua Lakes Council this week.

Athletes, leaders and entrepreneurs were among the winners celebrated at the inaugural Hutt City Youth Awards ceremony held in Lower Hutt last night.

Hon Anne Tolley Minister for Social Development 3 December 2015 Benefits to rise after Child Hardship Bill passes Social Development Minister Anne Tolley says the legislation enabling the first rise in benefit rates in 43 years has passed its final ...

Inspired by popular rooftop events held in New York and throughout Europe, Anno Domini promises a purposefully curated yet relaxed event offering, mixing great music, food and drink in a stylish afternoon event series not seen before on the Auckland events ...

Volunteering New Zealand (VNZ) celebrates New Zealand’s volunteers and volunteering in general on International Volunteer Day (IVD) on 5th December.

Strong entries across a range of popular classes is the feature of this Sunday's motor racing at Teretonga Park near Invercargill.

FRIDAY 4 DECEMBER, 2015 - Get excited Auckland. The mighty Kurt Vile and The Violators will play a headline show at Auckland’s St James Theatre on 12 January. This is the only chance for fans to see Kurt Vile with his full band on this tour, with his ...

Bangkok (ESCAP News) -- Senior representatives from over 30 Asia-Pacific countries ended a three day United Nations economic committee here today, calling for a rethink of economic growth strategies and policies in support of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable ...

Mike ‘Buzz’ Lightfoot has come away from just his second ever round in the Toyota TR86 series absolutely rapt after finishing the weekend in fifth place despite some very challenging conditions.

Located on the edge of the Puketi Omahuata Forest in Waihou Valley, Forest Pools is a popular swimming place for locals and tourists during the summer months.

Hundreds of Hahei residents gathered at the local hall on November 28 to voice concerns regarding the latest plan by the Department of Conservation, iwi and Thames Coromandel District Council to build a walkway along the coast. “Everyone at the meeting welcomes ...

Auckland, December 3 (JY&A Media) Miss Universe New Zealand 2015 second runner-up Gabrielle Manaloto, who was born in the Philippines, winged her way back to her birthplace tonight on Philippine Airlines’ inaugural flight from Auckland to Manila.

The Washington Post reports: Left: Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan listens to statements at the COP21, United Nations Climate Change Conference, in Le Bourget, outside Paris, Monday, Nov. 30, 2015. (Francois Mori/Associated Press). Right: Gollum in “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” (Warner Bros.) Turkish doctor Bilgin Çiftçi lost his job. He’s been put on trial. And […]

We’ve been so busy Santa Claus, us boys and girls in blue; Keeping all our cities safe and our roadways too. We’re counting down the sleeps, with loved ones, ‘til you’re here, But Santa, there are just some things we ask of you this year.

SCIRT traffic update: Week starting Monday, 7 December, 2015 Moorhouse Ave overbridge U-turn SCIRT’s Downer delivery team has been working on the bridge repair since February. SCIRT Downer site traffic management superviser, Bob Guthrie, donned his ...

Delays to the introduction of the Joint Border Management System (JBMS) are not having any adverse impact on the industry, says Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders Federation (CBAFF) Executive Director Rosemarie Dawson.

Whangarei Christmas Festival even more family friendly Whangarei’s Christmas Festival will be more family friendly this year with an emphasis on making it easier for families with young children to attend. The District’s supreme Christmas event is free to ...

Dec. 4 (BusinessDesk) - The New Zealand dollar slumped against the euro after the European Central Bank failed to ease monetary policy as much as expected following its meeting yesterday.

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has made significant progress in its investigation of imported frozen berries associated with the increased risk from Hepatitis A.

Wellington has been making some noises about moving towards integrated ticketing and fares for some time and doing so is formally listed Greater Wellington Regional Council’s Regional Public Transport Plan (RPTP). In the RPTP they say “Improving the fares and ticketing system is the next significant element in the modernisation of Wellington’s public transport system”.

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Dec. 4 (BusinessDesk) - Equities and bonds dropped on both sides of the Atlantic as European Central Bank President Mario Draghi offered additional easing that fell short of expectations, while Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen underpinned bets ...

A stunning speech in favour, and by no less than the Shadow Foreign Secretary for Labour. He was one of 66 Labour MPs to vote against their leader and for action. An extract: Now Mr Speaker, no-one in this debate doubts the deadly serious threat we face from Daesh and what they do, although sometimes […]

Press Release – Te Matatini Festival Te Matatini Kapa Haka Aotearoa looks forward to an exciting future based on an improved financial position and significant growth in Kapa Haka throughout the country. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 4 December 2015 Executive Director Leaves Te Matatini on Sound Footing Te Matatini Kapa Haka Aotearoa looks forward to an […]