Labour has now passed a law massively reducing prison times for repeat serious violent and sexual offenders. The criminals affected by this law have on average 42 convictions (for second strikers) and 74 convictions for third strikers. 91% of the affected criminals have been assessed by the Department of Corrections as being at a high […]
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Secondary teachers welcome today’s announcement by the Government that the ongoing disruption caused by COVID-19 is being recognised, and mitigations put in place. “Hundreds of thousands of rangatahi have had their most critical years at high ...
Minister for the Digital Economy and Communications Dr David Clark welcomes Google Cloud’s decision to make New Zealand a cloud region. “This is another major vote of confidence for New Zealand’s growing digital sector, and our economic recovery ...
Even Capital was today announced as the first New Zealand member of 2X Collaborative, a global industry body bringing together a broad range of investors deploying capital with a gender lens. Established in 2021, Even Capital is New Zealand’s only female-founded, ...
Ready-mixed concrete statistics provide an indicator of construction activity. Key facts In the June 2022 quarter, the actual volume of ready-mixed concrete produced was 1.2 million cubic metres, up 0.4 percent compared with the June 2021 ...
Cigna Life Insurance New Zealand Limited has admitted to making false and/or misleading representations to customers in proceedings brought by the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) – Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko. The case was filed in the Wellington High Court ...
A recipient of one of the technology sector’s most sought-after accolades has reinforced the value of teamwork, combining mātauranga Māori with Scion’s scientific excellence and innovation. AgriSea New Zealand won the coveted NZ Hi-Tech Kamupene ...
In its 175th year, ASB has reported a cash net profit after tax of $1,418 million for the 12 months to 30 June 2022, an increase of $122 million or 9% on the prior year. Key performance drivers The result is driven by continued lending growth despite ...
Ministry of Education data shows 31 early learning centres closed between March and July this year – a number likely to grow unless meaningful early learning winter funding relief materialises soon, warns the Early Childhood Council. “Centres struggling ...
Seekom has launched Pet Friendly Stays, the first travel accommodation website entirely dedicated to helping New Zealanders find pet-friendly accommodation for their next holiday. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2208/a9683bf50d8d3e1af3db.jpeg" ...
In response to a growing need from the community for immunisations, parenting support, financial advice, food relief and other hauora services, Te Āti Awa wanted to create more space at their main complex in Waiwhetu, Lower Hutt, and has turned to 22 students ...
Micro-influencers are sealing the deal on social media, selling everything from fashion to food, often with more success than those with a million plus followers, says University of Auckland associate professor of marketing Dr Yuri Seo. The marketing ...
Jiadong Chen is an exceptional technical community leader. Microsoft’s Most Valuable Professional Award Team says so. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2208/cb1537434e980e45508a.jpeg" width="540" height="720"> Chen is one of 3023 Information ...
“James Shaw has doubled down on his Government’s assurance that existing land use will continue on Significant Natural Areas (SNAs),” says ACT’s Primary Industries spokesperson Mark Cameron. “Responding to written parliamentary questions from ...
A package of changes to NCEA and University Entrance announced today recognise the impact COVID-19 has had on senior secondary students’ assessment towards NCEA in 2022, says Associate Minister of Education Jan Tinetti.
If you want to be around the table to decide how your rates will be spent, the clock is ticking, with those wanting to represent New Plymouth District having until midday on Friday to get their paperwork in. While not unusual for a flurry of nomination ...
To celebrate 90 years of supporting disabled people into employment opportunities, Workbridge has launched a new book, Taking Charge: The Story of Workbridge. Workbridge has a proud history as an independent disability-owned and led organisation, delivering ...
National’s new unemployment policy is too simplistic an approach to work on such a complex and complicated issue, says the NZ Association of Counsellors (NZAC). Newly elected president Sarah Maindonald says a simple carrot and stick approach as National ...
“Labour wasted $638,000 promoting its public transport policy to people who already used public transport,” says ACT’s Transport spokesperson Simon Court. “Written parliamentary questions answered by the Minister of Transport reveal that the advertising ...
Kelvin Hastie – best known for starting New Zealand's first predator free community – has announced that he will run for the mayor of Wellington. "What we need now is unity," says Hastie, something that he ignited in the community when ...
Urgent reform is essential to ensure disabled people have equal access to the care and support they need, the Green Party says in response to a new report that challenges politicians to fix the current system. “Aotearoa New Zealand should be a place ...
RNZ photo Report from RNZ A large slip has come down in the Wellington suburb of Karori, covering a street and leaving a house near the edge. The slip in Karori took out a mature section of bush, and covered part of Woodhouse Avenue. It follows numerous slips in recent days following heavy rainfall, including […]