Secretary-General Calls For UN 2.0 To Tackle 21st Century Challenges
Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday emphasised the need for a “strengthened and updated” United Nations to better reach and support people around the world.
Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday emphasised the need for a “strengthened and updated” United Nations to better reach and support people around the world.
Climate change shocks caused record levels of disruption and misery for millions in Europe in 2023 with widespread flooding and severe heatwaves – a new normal which countries must adapt to as a priority, the UN weather agency said on Monday.
Paris will be the third Olympic Games for 27-year-old Schmidt, who was crowned World Champion in 2022. He’s joined by Maddie Davidson, who's been named for her second Olympic Games following Tokyo 2020, where she became the first ever woman to compete ...
The Pacific Dance Festival 2024 will take place throughout June in various venues across Auckland, with one show traveling to the Turner Centre in Kerikeri, Northland. Pre-sale tickets will be available over the coming weeks. More information can be ...
Report from LDR South Wairarapa’s mayor Martin Connelly has been stripped of a range of representative roles after an extraordinary meeting held on the last day of his leave of absence. Councillors voted to remove him from a number of forums, groups, and committees. The meeting was held the day before Connelly’s scheduled return from […]
While today’s announcement is exciting, we remain concerned about how long it takes to get medicines funded in New Zealand. The application for lenalidomide for first line treatment was submitted in April 2016; the application for pomalidomide was ...
Young people already have limited transport options. Making public transport less affordable will make it harder for young people to participate in their communities, including getting to work, school, and seeing their friends and whānau.
Police investigating the burglary of a dental trailer parked in the grounds of a Bankwood Road school are appealing for information. The burglary is believed to have occurred between Monday 8 April and Wednesday 10 April. Detective Sergeant Matthew ...
Our Government plans to double the supply of renewable energy which will play an important role in supporting the development of the hydrogen sector.
Press Release – Oceania Football Confederation Wins for AS PTT and Mataks FC on day one of the OFC Futsal Men’s Champions League Photo supplied 23 April 2024 Wins for AS PTT and Mataks FC on day one of the OFC Futsal Men’s Champions League The second edition of the OFC Futsal Men’s Champions League […]
Drug Free Sport New Zealand notes the recent media stories and statements relating to positive tests from Chinese swimmers in 2021 ahead of the Tokyo Olympic Games. At a time when trust in the anti-doping system is being restored, it is of significant ...
Waitematā Police were at the door of his New Lynn address as part of an investigation into dangerous driving on public roads. Police would not only leave with an arrest and both offending vehicles, but also eight additional motorcycles.
Observed on 25 April each year, Anzac Day marks the anniversary of the landing of the ANZACs (the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps) on Turkey’s Gallipoli Peninsula in 1915. Anzac services have evolved to acknowledge NZ's engagement in conflicts ...
An Auckland fish dealer who failed to provide accurate sales records for the pāua he was purchasing has been fined $2000 and ordered to do 40 hours’ community work. During an inspection of records by Fishery Officers in October 2022, they found 51 ...
Spanning approximately 30.857 hectares of rural-residential zoned land, 4345 Omarama-Otematata Road presents an unparalleled opportunity for discerning buyers, developers and investors. “The rarity and scale of this property makes it uniquely appealing for those looking ...
A man will face the Court for his role in what Police allege was a violent and unprovoked attack on a bus driver in Ponsonby on Monday evening.
The Taxpayers’ Union is slamming today’s comments from Window and Glass Association NZ whinging about the opening up of their sector to much-needed competition.
The partnership that has led to drab Chorus cabinets around Porirua being adorned with beautiful art has been recognised for its community values. The Kūmara Awards have been held annually since 2020, awarded by Placemaking Aotearoa for projects ...
More than 150 submissions have so far been received on Masterton District Council’s proposed Long-Term Plan, halfway through the consultation period. The LTP sets out the Council’s plans for the next 10 years, and how these will be paid for.
Te Kāhui Tika Tangata Human Rights Commission says the proposed Gangs Legislation Amendment Bill falls short on a range of human rights standards and is likely to have unintended consequences. A report from the Attorney-General found the measures ...
Spring Creek residents are invited to an update from Council’s Rivers and Drainage Engineering Team about the proposed Peninsula Road stop bank repair and upgrade project. The meeting is at the Spring Creek Community Hall on Thursday 2 May at 7.30pm.
Taxpayers’ Union Connor Molloy said, “Somehow the commission and others have missed the memo of moving towards the standardised government branding and continued moving to new identities. Government agencies don’t need bespoke brands, by definition ...
Police were in attendance at a serious crash in Waiuku this morning. The incident involved a vehicle and a child on a driveway on Mellsop Avenue. Police were notified of the crash at around 11.07am, and sadly we can advise the child died at the scene. ...
Commenting on the news that Wellington City Council have decided to not go ahead with the $32 million Reading Cinema deal, Taxpayers’ Union Policy and Public Affairs Manager, James Ross, said: “Whatever spin the mayor tried to put on it, it was ...