Fruit fly eradicated from Auckland and restrictions lifted
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is pleased to announce that the Auckland fruit fly operation has been successful and the insect pest has been eradicated from New Zealand.
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is pleased to announce that the Auckland fruit fly operation has been successful and the insect pest has been eradicated from New Zealand.
New Zealand's Polaroids dance crew from Zion Studios in Christchurch beat teams from over 16 countries to place second in the Adult Division of the 2015 Hip-Hop Unite World Championships. Polaroids are New Zealand’s only representatives, and the ...
The McGuinness Institute is running the TacklingPovertyNZ workshop on 6–9 December in Wellington with 36 New Zealanders between the ages of 18 and 25 to articulate a youth perspective on the issue of poverty in New Zealand and how we might, as a ...
From John Campbell’s heartfelt farewell on his last Campbell Live broadcast, to the words the Prime Minister apparently said just before yanking a waitress’ ponytail, it has been another fertile year for the memorable quote.
Press Release – Greater Wellington Regional Council It’s been a great year for transport improvements in the Wellington region, according to the latest update on the Regional Land Transport Plan (RLTP). A report that will be presented to next week’s Regional Transport Committee shows substantial progress is being made with a range of projects, activities […]
It’s been a great year for transport improvements in the Wellington region, according to the latest update on the Regional Land Transport Plan (RLTP). A report that will be presented to next week’s Regional Transport Committee shows substantial progress ...
Hon Judith Collins, MP for Papakura
Two new studies conducted by researchers at the University of Otago show that not being able to afford prescription medicines can harm people’s health.
A new University of Canterbury professorship will promote greater architectural and engineering collaboration and expand the awareness, teaching, research and dissemination of architectural engineering.
Wellington.Scoop Wellington Police have commenced a homicide investigation after a 55-year-old woman died from stab wounds in a house in Churton Park last night. Police were called to the Churton Park address at about 7.35pm. Police are speaking to a 27 year old man about the incident, He was located a short distance from the […]
A number of community organisations have proposed a new, grassroots process to find a solution to the transport access issues around Wellington's Basin Reserve, Wellington Central Labour MP Grant Robertson says. "With the flyover proposal thankfully ...
Ladies – and brave men keen to avoid domestic meltdowns by not attending – MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL is set to pour more blood, sweat (think buckets) and tears on New Zealand as this award-winning, box office record-breaking show returns for a national tour ...
I hope you don’t mind me keeping in touch with some of the recent stuff from council:
by Lindsay Shelton The Wellington City Council has a secret. It’s having an extraordinary meeting tomorrow afternoon. But why? The extraordinary subject to be discussed is a secret. The public are to be kept out of the meeting, and we’re not even being told what’s to be discussed. Here’s the agenda: 2.General Business Nil 3.Committee […]
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The Washington Post reports: The new Liberal government has promised to act quickly to legalize marijuana for general use, which would make Canada the first G-20 country to end cannabis prohibition on a national level. Personally I would to see the results of the impacts of legalisation in those US states which have done so. […]
7 December 2015: Countdown has today launched the limited edition Feed Four for $15 Cookbook featuring a range of value meal ideas for New Zealanders.
Animal campaigners are outraged that the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has still failed to take action against an animal-abusing slaughterhouse and are calling for a major overhaul of the Ministry. On 14th September SAFE filed a complaint with ...
International scientists will today celebrate the exceptional career of Professor Christine Winterbourn, whose research in the area of free radical science has spanned more than four decades.
Harry Feast nabbed his second young rider win in as many weeks at Showjumping Canterbury’s South Island Championships Xmas Cracker Show yesterday held at the NEC McLeans Island, near Christchurch.
While more than one third (36 per cent) of Kiwi kids are busily preparing to handwrite their Christmas wish lists, just under half of Kiwi parents (44 per cent) are concerned about their child’s handwriting. What’s more, the majority (65 per cent) of New ...
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On 5 December 2015, an unprecedented alliance of doctors, nurses, and other health professionals from every part of the health sector has come together calling on governments to reach a strong agreement at the UN climate negotiations that protects the health ...
One of New Zealand’s most exhibited overseas artists has set up a new series at a restaurant in Kaikoura.
A little-known condition that causes debilitating pain after an original injury has healed, and that is often made worse by stimuli including noise, is the subject of new research funded by the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists.