Snow closes South Island roads schools
video Heavy snowfall and flooding in the South Island has caused major power cuts, road closures and flight cancellations. MetService reports that further snow fell in Southland and Otago overnight,...
View ArticleKiwi business tourism goes on show next week
New Zealand’s business tourism industry is holding its biggest ever trade show next week, with record numbers of buyers and exhibitors scheduled to attend MEETINGS 2013. ETBNews and ETBNewsTV will be...
View ArticleFMA lines up two KiwiSaver issuers over ‘potentially misleading statements’...
The Financial Markets Authority is preparing to take action against two unnamed KiwiSaver issuers for making misleading statements in their offer documents as it puts the state-sponsored retirement...
View ArticleSell Chorus says Deutsche Bank as regulatory risk multiplies
Telecommunications network owner Chorus faces too much regulatory risk and too little political will to overcome the cost blowouts and pricing uncertainties under contracts to roll out the ultra-fast...
View ArticleWellington Metro Update - 21 June 2013
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View ArticleAlbatross rescued by Wellington Airport operations team
At commencement of the first light inspection of the runway after last night's storm, Airport Operations and Airport Fire Service discovered an adult albatross in distress on the runway. Albatross are...
View ArticleWairarapa first to get local land and water advisory group
Friday, 21 June 2013, 12:27 pm Press Release: Greater Wellington Regional Council Wairarapa first to get local land and water advisory group If we are to manage the land and water resources of our...
View ArticleResidents reach out to each other in face of storm
Friday, 21 June 2013, 12:35 pm Press Release: Hutt City Council Residents reach out to each other in face of stormLower Hutt residents should keep in close contact with friends and neighbours who may...
View ArticleNZ will benefit from shake-up in government banking
Friday, 21 June 2013, 12:47 pm Press Release: Green Party 21 June 2013 NZ will benefit from shake-up in government banking Green Party Co-leader Dr Russel Norman welcomes moves to put the government's...
View ArticleWild weather hits flights across New Zealand
WELLINGTON (AFP) - Air transport across New Zealand was disrupted Friday as gale force winds lashed much of the country, uprooting trees, causing power blackouts and closing roads.Air New Zealand said...
View ArticleMother leads march after son dies in prison in Samoa
Source: ONE News A peace march has been held in Auckland today following the deaths of two New Zealanders in Samoa's notorious Tafa'igata Prison. The marchers are calling for better protection for...
View ArticleCompany charged over bouncy slide injuries
A Northland company has been charged with breaching health and safety rules after three children were injured when a bouncy slide blew away. The Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment has laid...
View ArticleConfidence edges up in June as long-term outlook brightens
New Zealand consumer confidence edged up in June as Kiwis deemed the long-term outlook for the economy was brighter. The ANZ-Roy Morgan consumer confidence index rose to 123.9 from 123.7 in May. The...
View ArticleFirst Bus Go Live for at HOP
Friday, 21 June 2013, 12:49 pm Press Release: Auckland Transport 21 June 2013First Bus Go Live for at HOPAT HOP for buses will go live on Urban Express services Sunday 23 June.Urban Express is the...
View ArticleConcern for vulnerable during weather event
Concern for vulnerable during weather event With the continuing bad weather throughout the region, Canterbury Civil Defence Emergency Management group is working with local authorities and other...
View ArticleKapiti Coast Storm Clean Up
Friday, 21 June 2013, 12:59 pm Press Release: Kapiti Coast District Council Kapiti Coast Storm Clean UpKapiti Coast District Council has approximately around 20 field staff as well as contractors...
View ArticleMarine Drive in eastern bays now closed
Marine Drive has been closed from the intersection of Seaview and Gracefield Roads through to the Eastern Bays and Eastbourne. Lower Hutt's emergency Management centre say waves are breaking over the...
View ArticleBay of Plenty Highways- Expect Minor Delays
Bridge inspection work on Bay of Plenty highways - minor delays expected The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) is advising drivers to allow extra time for their journeys as annual bridge inspections are being...
View ArticleEmergency Volunteers in Action for National Volunteer Week
National Volunteer Week is drawing to a close, but volunteers in the emergency management areas across the country burst into action last night. "There has been an overwhelming response and superb...
View ArticleUrban Growth Strategy consultation
Hutt City Council received a strong response on its Draft Urban Growth Strategy with over 400 written submissions or questionnaire responses received from a wide cross section of the community.A total...
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