Unison Advises Customers to Prepare for Power Outages
Wednesday 19 June 2013 - Electricity distributor Unison Networks is advising its customers to prepare for power outages, with high winds and snow forecast for Thursday and Friday.The Metservice has...
View Article“No dickheads” at the SKYCITY Breakers
There's no dickheads in the SKYCITY Breakers team or working for the franchise, head coach Dean Vickerman told 300 guests at the Breaking out the Big Guns dinner on Monday.[17 June]. "The no dickhead...
View Article21st Century learning reference group announced
21st Century learning reference group announced Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye has today announced 14 members of a new reference group that will provide expert advice on 21st century learning...
View ArticleDairy industry faces oil and gas waste costs and risks
The Green Party congratulates Fonterra on its decision to not accept milk from cows grazed on any new land farms - areas where oil and gas waste is spread and covered, the Green Party said...
View ArticleEnglish football games head online for Kiwi fans
Coliseum Sports Media is set to deliver to New Zealanders all 380 games of the English football premier league via a pay-per-view online platform. TVNZ has also confirmed it is partnering with Coliseum...
View ArticleNumber of abortions in 2012 lowest since 1995
The number of abortions performed in 2012 was the lowest since 1995, Statistics New Zealand says. A total of 14,745 induced abortions were performed, 1118 fewer than in 2011. The data, released today,...
View ArticleConcern over high school babe Facebook page
The principals of both schools said yesterday they were concerned the site could put pupils at risk from sexual predators. Photo / Thinkstock The principals of two Dunedin high schools are worried a...
View ArticlePair plead not guilty to Prasad murder
Shalvin Prasad. Photo / Supplied Two men charged with pouring petrol on a man and setting him alight have pleaded not guilty. Bryne Permal and Shivneel Kumar deny murdering Shalvin Prasad, who was...
View ArticleInternet trolls sentencing adjourned
Tristan Barker in the Rotorua District Court. Photo / File / Stephen Parker A Rotorua 18-year-old described as an internet troll who assaulted an Australian TV reporter has had his sentencing adjourned...
View ArticleChanges ahead for Auckland commuter travel
Source: ONE News South Auckland commuters relying on public transport to get into the central city may soon have to catch trains rather than buses, according to plans for a network redesign. The...
View ArticlePerson trapped after car rolls down bank
Source: ONE News A person is trapped in a vehicle after it rolled down a bank near Whangarei this morning. Emergency services are the scene on Beach Road in Onerahi. The Fire Service says the person is...
View ArticleFired farmer awarded $40k after employee took him to court
Source: ONE News A dairy farm worker has been awarded more than $40,000 in lost wages after he was sacked for allegedly dehorning cattle without anaesthetic. The Rainbow Falls Organic Farm in Northland...
View ArticleCurrent account gap narrows on dairy exports visitor spending
New Zealand's current account deficit narrowed as expected in the first quarter as volumes and prices of dairy exports rose and visitors spent more, lifting the balance on goods and services. The...
View ArticleAndrew Little Speech to Aviation Industry Association
Introduction: Thank you for the invitation to speak to the Aviation Industry Conference today.I have been asked to speak about corporate manslaughter and my Members' Bill on that issue which is...
View ArticleBill reflects widespread and on-going concern
The corporate world must know the public expects to call to account unjustified actions or omissions that end up killing people, Labour's Justice spokesperson and author of a Bill on corporate...
View ArticleWellington transport plans a mix of the good bad and ugly
Wednesday, 19 June 2013, 10:53 am Press Release: New Zealand Labour Party Grant ROBERTSONMP for Wellington Central Iain LEES-GALLOWAYTransport Spokesperson19 June 2013 MEDIA ...
View ArticleConstitution Conversation disability community to talk
Constitutional Advisory Panel guest speaker: Bernice Mene This is a chance for disabled people to learn about the Constitution Conversation have your say hear what other people think learn how to make...
View ArticleLINZ Data Service a resounding success
Wednesday, 19 June 2013, 11:45 am Press Release: New Zealand Government Hon Maurice WilliamsonMinister for Land Information 19 June 2013 Media Statement LINZ Data Service a resounding successLand...
View ArticleTeen rugby player receives season ban for punches
Wanganui High School has handed one of its rugby players a season ban for repeated punching during an under-16 game on Saturday. The Wanganui Rugby Union has also found the player guilty of violent...
View ArticleBig swell could force arrested ship to put out to sea
A huge ocean swell forecast to hit the Gisborne coast on Friday could force the arrested bulk carrier New Giant to leave its anchorage in Poverty Bay and put out to sea for safety reasons. Marine...
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