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WITH A SERIES OF LAUNCH EVENTS THROUGH NOVEMBER BIG FAN is finally opening its doors! Announced today, Friday 28 October, this world-class music facility and community space will open to the public throughout November with a series of launch events ...

Stuff has compiled a list of 12 things National has pledged to scrap. They are: The 39% tax rate The Maori Health Authority Fair Pay Agreements Three Waters TVNZ-RNZ merger Compulsory income insurance scheme Auckland Regional Fuel Tax Auckland Light Rail Three Strikes Repeal Bright Line test extension from five to 10 years Ute tax […]

The growing threat posed by new and emerging technologies to global security is the focus of a special meeting of the UN Security Council Counter-Terrorism Committee , which opens on Friday in India. Ahead of the two-day meeting , the Committee Chair, ...

National pledges to reduce harmful emissions offer little hope of avoiding climate disaster, UN climate experts said on Thursday, in an urgent appeal for a radical transformation of the energy sector, before it’s too late. There’s “no credible ...

NEW YORK (27 October 2022) – Israel’s occupation is illegal and indistinguishable from settler-colonialism, which must end as a pre-condition for the Palestinians to exercise their right to self-determination, the UN’s independent expert on the ...

Dame Valerie Adams was honoured as a Barbie, Karl Urban boasts an enviable range of action figures and Winston Peters became a beloved chew-toy for our furry friends. Now, Countdown has immortalised some true unsung heroes of Aotearoa in 100 per cent ...

The rematch between Alrie Meleisea and Maori Sequita Hemingway has been confirmed for the 9th of December at Eventfinda Stadium in North Shore, Auckland, New Zealand. The two will fight for the first-ever Pro Box NZ Heavyweight women's title. The two ...

Content note: This statement contains references to indiscriminate violence and acts potentially amounting to mass murder, and war crimes. Access Now condemns the ongoing war crimes committed by the military junta in Myanmar, and its use of internet ...

The UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) is calling on states to immediately develop and implement comprehensive policies to better protect the human rights of indigenous women and girls everywhere. In its latest guidance, ...

The Cancer Society of New Zealand has launched a campaign to encourage the uptake of the free HPV vaccine that protects against six types of cancer. It comes after concerns that childhood HPV vaccination rates have plummeted during the Covid-19 ...

A Hawkes Bay business dedicated to “powering up your day, one bite at a time” is the Supreme Winner of the New Zealand International Business Awards 2022, announced (27 October) at the Awards’ first in-person event since 2019. The Supreme Award ...

An in-depth investigation of the “diversity crisis” in the software industry will be led by a software engineer from Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland. “Despite the recent push to increase gender diversity, software engineering jobs ...

Report from LDR A radical shake up for local government is being proposed to address plummeting voter turnout and a lack of diversity around council tables. Set up 18 months ago by Minister of Local Government Nanaia Mahuta, an independent panel has now come up with 29 draft recommendations and a number of questions as […]

News from Wellington Airport Limited Wellington Airport has announced its unaudited results for the six months ended 30 September 2022 with an EBITDAF before subvention payment1 of $40.2 million and a net profit after tax of $11.0 million. This compares to an EBITDAF of $31.5 million[1] and net profit after tax of $2.9 million for […]

The combination of best-in-class technology, practical learning and comprehensive support programs will expedite SME's digital transformation and workforce competitiveness HONG KONG, Oct 27, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - The Hong Kong Trade Development Council ...

EU-STREIT PNG joins hands with students and teachers in Sepik region of Papua New Guinea to commemorate ‘EU Climate Diplomacy Weeks’ with a message to promote the use of renewable energy sources to reduce global warming. Wewak, Papua New Guinea ...

Police can now confirm that a person has died following a crash involving a mobility scooter and a car on North Street, Timaru, on Monday 17 October. He was Thomas Patrick Casey, 95, of Timaru. Police wish to extend their condolences to his family and loved ...

The Minister for the Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) Honourable Duddley Kopu has congratulated Gao-Bugotu for taking the lead towards decentralizing government services in the rural areas through the establishment of an office complex in its ...

By Vijay Prashad and Tings Chak / Globetrotter The Communist Party of China (CPC) held its 20th National Congress from October 16 to October 22, 2022 . Every five years, the delegates of the CPC’s 96 million members meet to elect its top leaders ...

Winner to receive prize package for Toyota 86 Championship campaign The Hampton Downs New Zealand Racing Academy (NDNZRA) has chosen the three finalists that will race off for this year's Toyota 86 Championship prize package in a one-day shoot-out ...

Taupō District Council’s mayor and councillors have officially assumed their duties after being sworn in at a ceremony at the inaugural council meeting today. Mayor David Trewavas and the 12 councillors, seven of whom are returning and five ...

Emergency services are currently attending a serious two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Ladies Mile and Remuera Road, Remuera. Police were called about 6.25pm. Initial reports suggest there have been serious injuries. Road closures and diversions are ...

The 16-year-old CEO behind the largest poi manufacturer in the world and an organisation that empowers and supports waste reduction, are just a couple of the eight winners who will be awarded tonight at the sold-out Ngā Taumata Rau Aotearoa Māori Business ...

Matawai Road at Te Karaka, Gisborne is closed following an earlier serious crash. The crash, involving two vehicles, was reported to Police at around 5:20pm. Initial indications suggest four people have been seriously injured. Matawai Road is expected ...