One of the most divisive burger toppings, pickles, have long been the cause of dinnertime debate. Over 1200 Kiwis were polled on the contentious burger topping to answer the question once and for all – do pickles belong on a burger? The results are in, ...
Myanmar Ethnic Rohingya Human Rights Organization in Malaysia (MERHROM) urge the mandated body - United Nations and its member states to make new commitments to end the Rohingya Genocide and the persecutions of Myanmar people. While the Non-governmental ...
GBG Group plc (AIM:GBG), the expert in digital location, identity and identity fraud software, is pleased to announce that it has acquired Verifi Identity Services Limited commonly known as “Cloudcheck”, a leading provider of electronic ...
Inflation is always a topic of interest for economists and affects all areas of our lives from the grocery bill to house prices. On January 27 Statistics New Zealand released the CPI index report stating that inflation was at a high of 5.9% for the ...
With around 10 billion devices connected to the internet worldwide and high profile data breaches becoming all too common, there is the growing need for New Zealand organisations to invest time, money, and personnel in protecting and storing data. ...
Following the Government’s shift to the Red traffic light setting and ongoing pressures on the arts and culture sector, the Government is moving swiftly to cushion the blow, providing further support for the sector, Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage ...
In light of today’s Amnesty International declaration of Israel as an apartheid state, PSNA has renewed our demand for the Minister of Foreign Affairs Nanaia Mahuta and Minister of Primary Industries Damien O’Connor to pull the government out from ...
The good news for Kiwi motor racing fans - starved of world-class historic motor racing action by the New Zealand government’s response to the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic - is that the organising committee of the NZ Formula 5000 Association has ...
The recent massive volcanic eruption and resulting devastation throughout Tonga has bought her health services to their knees. The Pacific Pathology Training Centre (PPTC) and the New Zealand Institute of Medical Laboratory Science (NZIMLS) are highlighting ...
All of the Manawatū-Whanganui District moves to a restricted fire season from 8am on Wednesday 2 February. A restricted fire season means anyone planning on lighting an open-air fire will need a permit and must follow the conditions of their permit. ...
The Government’s Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act (CCCFA) changes have had a substantial impact on the residential real estate market, especially for first home buyers. Whereas it was the 23 March announcement on tax changes that encouraged ...
Today on World Wetlands Day, eleven non-governmental organisations are launching a new campaign, Every Wetland Counts He Piupiuaki Ia Rohe Kōreporepo, calling for the Prime Minister to set a goal of doubling the extent of natural wetlands in Aotearoa ...
This Valentine’s Day, New Zealanders are encouraged to show some passion with the gift of perfectly timed, in season, Kiwi-grown passionfruit - one of the most delicious, succulent and decadent fruit grown on our shores. With its annual campaign ...
Tussock Country Music Festival organisers met on Monday evening and unanimously decided to continue preparations for the upcoming event, scheduled to be held in Gore in late May and early June of this year. While many upcoming events around the ...
Report from RNZ Fire crews from across Wellington battled a huge house fire that threatened neighbouring homes this morning. Witnesses said smoke was coming out of the Yule Street, Kilbirnie, property about 8am and shortly afterwards a loud bang was heard – believed to be LPG bottles exploding. Witnesses described seeing a person use a […]
Amnesty International labels Israel as an apartheid state Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa welcomes Amnesty International’s ground-breaking declaration of Israel as an apartheid state . Titled “ Israel’s Apartheid against Palestinians ...
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Continuing the momentum of nationwide opposition to horse racing What: Protest against Taranaki Cup When: Saturday 5 February 2022 11am - 1pm Where: New Plymouth Raceway – Meeting on the grass area on the corner of Rogan Street and ...
A photo of a pheasant gliding into land by Tauranga’s Jeanette Nee is the image that will adorn the 2022 Game Bird Habitat Stamp. Each year Game bird hunters pay an additional $4 on their hunting licence to conserve the habitat of New Zealand’s ...
“Overseas New Zealanders are rightly confused and dismayed that Tourism New Zealand is advertising New Zealand as a holiday destination overseas when the border is closed,” says ACT’s Tourism spokesperson Dr James McDowall. “Facebook Ad Library details ...
Alexandra Birt writes: There is no denying that MIQ was an integral part of keeping COVID-19 largely out of New Zealand, and that it has saved many lives. There is also no denying that MIQ was always going to require sacrifice, most notably from those separated from family. In return for that sacrifice, though, Grounded […]
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The Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission has presented at an oral hearing on its recent submission on the Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Bill. Speaking after the hearing, the Chair of the Commission Hayden Wano welcomed the opportunity to present on changes ...
GENEVA (1 February 2022) – UN human rights experts* today urged Cambodian authorities to halt the planned implementation of data surveillance legislation, saying it is repressive and further undermines privacy rights and democratic freedoms in the country. ...
Spokesperson for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights: Ravina Shamdasani Location: Geneva Date: 1 February 2022 Subject: Afghanistan Afghanistan We are very alarmed at the continued disappearance of six people who were abducted in Kabul two weeks ...