News from NZ Police Police have taken one person into custody, following a fleeing driver incident in Masterton involving an 18-tonne front-end loader last night. Just before 1am yesterday morning, Police received a call that a front-end loader was driving around the streets of Masterton. Wairarapa Area Commander Richard Wilson said a Police unit signalled […]
Blakely stated "it was the ‘big question’ of 2020 and remains so in 2021 - is an elimination strategy that tries to get rid of COVID-19 better than a suppression strategy that tries to control it?
Wellington City is in the worst shape it’s ever been – economically, socially, and culturally.
The Education Review Office (ERO) report, commissioned by the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand to assess how changes to programme's has shed light on how Initial Teacher Education (ITE), along with induction and mentoring changes will have positive ...
Caroline Powell and Greenacres Special Cavalier are the toast of the world of eventing this morning after winning the 2024 MARS Badminton Horse Trials in a heart-stopping finish. It’s 14 years since Caroline won her first – and only other – CCI5*-L ...
The G5 geomagnetic storm affecting Earth has now subsided to the extent Transpower has been able to restore all electricity transmission circuits to service.
Chris Bishop had a great time in the general debate with Carmel Sepuloni doing Celebrity Treasure Island. Some extracts: Now, I’ve also discovered that in this most recent season of Treasure Island, they did a special thing, the first time in the game’s history. This is real. They introduced a thing on this this year’s season […]
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News from Wellington Students for Justice in Palestine – SJP Victoria University of Wellington graduates plan to show support for Palestine during graduation ceremonies and parades this week. Students will wear keffiyeh and other symbols of solidarity with Palestine to call attention to the ongoing genocide, the destruction of all universities in Gaza, and Nakba […]
The Secretary-General and the UN human rights chief said again on Sunday that a large-scale Israeli offensive in Rafah must be prevented at all costs, warning of catastrophic consequences in the densely populated southern area in Gaza.
"Visions of Heaven" concert to form part of the New Zealand Organ Association Festival at Matariki weekend, Thursday 27 to Sunday 30 June 2024.
New research from the Education Review Office (ERO) has found that new teachers are not set up to succeed, despite the hard work of schools and new teachers themselves.
The union for early childhood and primary teachers, NZEI Te Riu Roa, says an ERO report on the training of teachers shows that the system needs a major overhaul.
A high standard of training and support for new teachers will provide a firm foundation from which both kaiako and ākonga will flourish, says Chris Abercrombie, PPTA Te Wehengarua president.
Hekari United scored twice in the second half to secure a vital victory over Solomon Warriors in their opening match at the OFC Men’s Champions League in Tahiti.
In what was a masterclass in defence from both teams, the Pulse netted a 36-30 victory over the Tactix at Fly Palmy Arena in Palmerston North.
Despite a challenging day contending with a leaking gearbox, Emma Gilmour has held onto her fourth place position in the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship (NZRC).
Police would like to thank motorists for their patience.
Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.
UN High Commissioner For Human Rights call on Israel and Palestinian armed groups urgently to agree to a ceasefire, and all hostages must be released at once. All states with influence must do everything in their power to prevent it - to protect ...
News from KiwiRail KiwiRail and the Greater Wellington Regional Council are taking a two-phased approach to fix carriage vibration issues in the Wairarapa, following the completion of an independent investigation. KiwiRail General Manager Metro’s Jon Knight says that with the Wairarapa fire ban now lifted, grinding the tracks will be the first phase of work. […]
Auckland Festival of Photography (30 May-14 June, 2024)
Entries for 2024’s aotearoa music photography award 2024 | Whakaahua Puoro Toa open on 1 May, with winners announced on 30 May. First prize is $1250 cash, second prize $500 cash, with the People’s Choice Prize a $250 Prezzy Card.
Parking charges are supposed to be for keeping parks turning over during periods of high demand. This isn’t that, rather a naked revenue grab by Auckland Transport.
This week is Hospice Awareness Week and Hospice New Zealand is launching a campaign to help raise awareness about the value of hospice care.