Bill English New Zealand's new Prime Minister
Wellington, Dec 12 (IANS) Bill English who served as Deputy Prime Minister of New Zealand, will replace John Key as the Prime Minister, the ruling centre-right National Party said on Monday.The new
View ArticleIndia thrash England in 4th Test to seal series
Mumbai, Dec 12 (IANS) India thrashed England by an innings and 36 runs in the fourth Test here on Monday to claim an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series.England were bowled out for 195 in
View ArticleKohli hails Test series win over England as 'sweetest'
Mumbai, Dec 12 (IANS) India captain Virat Kohli on Monday termed the Test cricket series triumph against England as the "sweetest" in recent times after his side pocketed the rubber, winning three Tes
View ArticleNine fruits to eat in winter for healthy skin
New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) Winter calls for a hot cup of tea and fried snacks. But don't forget to dig into gooseberry, papaya and pomegranate to combat dry skin which the cold season brings along with
View ArticleGlobal warming brings record temperatures to NZ
Wellington, Dec 13 (IANS) This year is set to be the warmest ever recorded in New Zealand illustrating "the stark reality of global warming", scientists said on Tuesday.With just three weeks until t
View ArticleMoody's retains negative outlook on Asia-Pacific banks for 2017
Singapore, Dec 13 (IANS) Rating agency Moodys Investors Services said on Tuesday that its outlook for banks in the Asia-Pacific region remains negative for 2017 based on the assumption of a difficult
View ArticleMcCully to New York for UNSC meetings
Foreign Minister Murray McCully travels to New York tomorrow for UN Security Council meetings."This will be my final visit to New York during our two years on the United Nations Security Council," M
View ArticleBill English sworn-in as New Zealand's new PM
New York [United States], Dec. 12 (ANI): New Zealand's former deputy prime minister and minister of finance Bill English has taken charge as the country's 39th Prime Minister.He replaced former prime
View ArticleImproving lives will remain National's focus
Better incomes for households, safer communities and smarter government to support the most vulnerable will remain the Government's focus, new Prime Minister Bill English says.Mr English was today s
View ArticleExposure draft released of new anti-money laundering laws
New Zealanders and affected sectors will have their chance to have input into a new draft law to combat the $1.3 billion laundered each year by criminals, Justice Minister Amy Adams has announced.Th
View ArticleJapan passes TPP - supports trade liberalisation
Trade Minister Todd McClay says Japan's passing of TPP legislation demonstrates their support for international trade liberalisation."It's good to see the world's 3rd largest economy join New Zealan
View ArticleRenewable energy strategy open for consultation
Energy and Resources Minister Simon Bridges today opened public consultation on a new national renewable energy strategy.The draft replacement of the New Zealand Energy Efficiency and Conservation S
View ArticleNew WTO Permanent Representative announced
Foreign Minister, Murray McCully, has announced diplomat Dr David Walker as New Zealand's next Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) in Geneva."The WTO is of
View ArticleJapan supports trade liberalisation with TPP Bill
Trade Minister Todd McClay says Japan's passing of TPP legislation demonstrates their support for international trade liberalisation."It's good to see the world's 3rd largest economy join New Zealan
View ArticleKiwiSaver fee reporting compulsory from 2018
Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Paul Goldsmith has announced all KiwiSaver annual statements will have to disclose total fees paid in dollar terms from 2018."Fund fees can have a considerable
View Article$20m upscaling for Macleans College redevelopment
An extra $20.7 million will be invested in the redevelopment of Macleans College in Bucklands Beach, Auckland, Education Minister Hekia Parata announced today."This additional funding will increase
View ArticlePlan released for Waimakariri red zones
The Minister supporting Greater Christchurch Regeneration Gerry Brownlee has approved the Waimakariri Residential Red Zone Recovery Plan - the first of several major future use decisions in the region
View ArticlePublic Consultation for game trophy export Levy
Associate Minister of Conservation, Peter Dunne, has released a public consultation document on the proposal to establish a game trophy levy under the Game Animal Council Act 2013.The proposed levy
View ArticleMinister appoints Crown Manager to Tai Poutini Polytechnic
Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce has today appointed a Crown Manager to Tai Poutini Polytechnic on the South Island's West Coast."Council Chair Graeme McNally wrote to
View ArticleMinisters welcome major Fonterra investment
Primary Industries Ministers Nathan Guy and Jo Goodhew have welcomed Fonterra's announcement that it will be investing $240 million to build a new mozzarella plant at its Clandeboye site in South Cant
View ArticleGovernment's economic strategy unchanged
The Government is committed to building on its proven track record of strong economic and fiscal management, Acting Finance Minister Steven Joyce says."New Zealand is in an enviable position compare
View ArticleAppointments to EECA board
Energy and Resources Minister Simon Bridges today announced two new appointments and a reappointment to the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) Board.Catherine Taylor has been appoin
View ArticleNew process for settling Kaikoura quake claims
The Minister Responsible for the Earthquake Commission (EQC) Gerry Brownlee has welcomed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between EQC and private insurers.EQC and New Zealand's major pri
View ArticleMinister welcomes plan for more social housing
Social Housing Minister Paula Bennett has welcomed the release of the Ministry of Social Development's Purchasing Strategy for social housing, saying it gives providers direction and certainty.The s
View ArticleSecond major care reform Bill passes first reading
Social Development Minister Anne Tolley says that a Bill enabling the second stage of major state care reforms has passed its first reading in Parliament.The reforms are part of the overhaul of care
View ArticleNew strategy to drive healthy ageing
New Zealand's first strategy to focus on healthy ageing has been launched today by Associate Health Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga."We all age differently and our needs change at different times of o
View ArticleHousing at Pt England Reserve a step closer
Legislation changing the designation of part of Auckland's Point England Reserve so houses can be built has passed its first reading in Parliament, Building and Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith says.T
View ArticleNew Zealand travellers now need visas to enter SA - DHA
YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE {{item.title}}Cape Town - SA's Minister of Home Affairs, Malusi Gigaba on Tuesday, 13 December 2016, announced that travellers from New Zealand will have to obtain a visa to ente
View ArticleAppointments to transport sector roles
Transport Minister Simon Bridges has made some appointments to the Maritime New Zealand (MNZ) Board.Commercial law partner, Kylie van Heerden, has been appointed as a new member."Ms van Heerden ha
View ArticleScarlett Moffatt flaunts super-slim figure in lace dress for family bash
Scarlett Moffatt, 26, was in high spirits as she reunited with her loved ones at a welcome home party in her native Bishop Auckland on Sunday night.
View ArticleNew Zealand nail artist Jessie Mills creates edible nails out of chocolate
New Zealand nail artist Jessie Mills has created edible nails made out of chocolate - the latest beauty nail craze to sweep the web. But not everyone is a fan, with some saying the nails are 'unhygien
View ArticleReiha McLelland was 'in love' with teacher Sam Back before committing suicide
New Zealand schoolgirl Reiha McLelland, 13, was likely in love with her teacher Sam Back, 42, before the disturbing relationship broke down and she tragically took her life in 2014.
View ArticlePaul Okon calls for patience with his young Central Coast Mariners side
Injury and inexperience are proving a costly combination for Central Coast Mariners, who slumped to their fifth loss of the A-League season on Saturday, beaten 3-0 by the Wellington Phoenix in Hamilto
View ArticleNew Zealand chooses next prime minister
Wellington - The conservative caucus in New Zealand's Parliament has chosen Bill English to be the next prime minister.English emerged victorious on Monday following a meeting of the National Party
View ArticleAll Blacks heading for Newlands'
Cape Town - Although unconfirmed, it appears increasingly likely that the All Blacks will be heading for Newlands during next year's Rugby Championship.If true, it would end a nine-year wait for Cap
View ArticleBill English Sworn In as New Zealand's Prime Minister
New Zealand Finance Minister Bill English was sworn in Monday as the country's new prime minister after last week's surprise announcement that John Key was stepping down after eight years in the role.
View ArticleNew Zealand, Australia to co-host T20I tri-series
Dubai [UAE], Dec.13 (ANI): New Zealand and Australia will co-host England in a Twenty20 tri-series next summer at the expense of the Chappell-Hadlee one-day international series.To be staged at the c
View ArticleGuns N' Roses sell a million tickets in one day for their European tour
PanARMENIAN.Net - Guns N' Roses sold a million tickets in one day for their forthcoming 2017 European tour, according to NME.General sales for their 'Not In This Lifetime' opened on Friday morning (
View ArticleFed Reserve rate hike looms
WASHINGTON, U.S. - World stocks showed mixed results on Monday with European stocks rising. Asian stocks, however, declined ahead of a Federal Reserve meeting that is expected to raise
View ArticleModernising NZ's Defence Force logistics
Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee announced today that approval has been given for the New Zealand Defence Force to progress work on the Consolidated Logistics project at a cost of $130 million over fiv
View ArticleNursing graduates finding jobs sooner
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says more than half the country's nurses who graduated in November have already found jobs through the system which matches graduates with employers.The national rec
View Article$14.7m redevelopment for Grey Lynn School, Auckland
The Government will invest $14.7 million to redevelop Grey Lynn School in central Auckland, Education Minister Hekia Parata announced today."This project will see ageing facilities replaced and will
View Article$347,000 to support huts, tracks and trails
Volunteer work to support trampers, hunters, climbers and everyone who enjoys New Zealand's great outdoors has received a significant grant from the DOC Community Fund, Conservation Minister Maggie Ba
View ArticleNg'rimu Scholarship winners announced
The winners of a prestigious tertiary scholarship awarded annually in honour of the 28th (Mori) Battalion have been announced by Education Minister Hekia Parata."The eight winners of the 2016/17 Ngr
View ArticleWhangarei Airport overhaul complete
A $1 million upgrade of Whangarei Airport is now complete, allowing the airport to host more passengers and accommodate larger aircraft, Transport Minister Simon Bridges says.Inside the terminal, up
View ArticleStaying food safe over summer
Food Safety Minister Jo Goodhew is reminding New Zealanders to follow the 3 C's and clean, cook and chill over summer to prevent illness over the summer break."As the weather heats up and we all spe
View ArticleNew Zealand woman's grandson brings missing baby into home after she sees it...
A New Zealand woman has spoken about the moment her grandson brought home a toddler, just after she had seen a photo of the 18-month-old on Facebook announcing he was missing.
View ArticleYoung boy shoots his foot with gun he found in his grandpa's shed in New Zealand
Harrison Woods is lucky to be alive after he nearly shot himself in the foot with a gun he found in his grandpa's shed while holidaying in New Zealand.
View Article'Political correctness gone mad': Avoiding Australia's part in Anglo-Maori...
Not mentioning Australia's part in the New Zealand Wars in a new Anzac memorial in Hyde Park for risk of offending has been called 'political correctness gone mad' by the Veteran Affairs Minister (pic
View Articlepeanut butter with chicken soup fruit tart with cheese and kiwi with peel...
A list of 'just try it' guilty food pleasures features the weird, the wonderful and the downright disgusting. Suggestions included eating fruit peels and slathering chicken nuggets in honey
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