Mystery hotel-fire hero offered meal
Mrs Collins was hoping the "silent hero'' would come forward after having raised the alarm and prevented further damage. It was lucky no one was hurt after fire broke out in the floorboards of the...
View ArticleOngoing traffic delays for Wellington
Wellingtonians are being warned to expect ongoing traffic delays this week with many of the region's trains sidelined due to track damage. Major disruptions to the Hutt Valley and Wairarapa train...
View ArticleMonthly inbound migration at 3.5-year high as Australian exodus dwindles
New Zealand's monthly inbound migration climbed to a 3.5-year high last month as fewer locals quit the nation for Australia, with prospects here taking on a brighter sheen than the country's...
View ArticleNew Zealand Net Migration Surges 12200 In May
New migration in New Zealand climbed 12,200 in May, Statistics New Zealand said on Monday, surging a seasonally adjusted 9 percent on month to 153,000.That follows the 1,570-person increase in April....
View ArticleSilo Park comes alive for MATARIKI Festival 2013
Monday, 24 June 2013, 11:36 am Press Release: Waterfront Auckland 24 June 2013 Silo Park comes alive for MATARIKI Festival 2013 Waterfront Auckland is excited to announce a series of fantastic Matariki...
View ArticlePolice caution against complacency
Monday, 24 June 2013, 11:38 am Press Release: New Zealand Police Police caution against complacencyWhile this morning's arrest of 36 year-old William John Murphy near Puhoi is a significant development...
View ArticleAuckland attacker suspect arrested after ramming police car
The main suspect in a string of robberies targeting elderly victims has been arrested after allegedly trying to steal a woman's handbag at a supermarket north of Auckland. Police yesterday named the...
View ArticleMcCready targets Dunne for prosecution
Former Wellington accountant Graham McCready is attempting to bring a private prosecution against United Future leader Peter Dunne. Mr Dunne is the third politician Mr McCready has targeted for...
View ArticleVolunteer call for snow-raking extends to the High Country
Monday, 24 June 2013, 11:58 am Press Release: Federated Farmers 24 July 2013Volunteer call for snow-raking extends to the High CountryTo all South Island farmers Federated Farmers and the Rural Support...
View ArticleLocal sports heroes to visit ASB Sports Centre
Monday, 24 June 2013, 12:22 pm Press Release: Wellington City Council MEDIA ADVISORY24 June 2013Local sports heroes to visit ASB Sports CentreChildren in the Capital will have a chance to meet some of...
View ArticleParamount Cinemas Thursday 27th June – Wednesday 3rd July
Monday, 24 June 2013, 12:16 pm Press Release: Paramount Cinema Paramount Cinemas - 25 Courtenay Place, WellingtonTimes for week Thursday 27th June - Wednesday 3rd JulyFilm Thurs27th Fri28th Sat29th...
View ArticleNew Dean for Dunedin School of Medicine
Monday, 24 June 2013, 12:05 pm Press Release: Dunedin School of Medicine New Dean for Dunedin School of Medicine A distinguished researcher who has dedicated his career to improving the health and...
View ArticleNo Deal - Making a Public Stand Against the SkyCity Deal
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View ArticleVolunteering New Zealand thanks volunteers around Aotearoa
This week messages of praise and appreciation for volunteers have flooded in as Aotearoa celebrates National Volunteer Week. Community organisations, groups and initiatives that rely upon the...
View ArticleProminent Kapiti couple died in suicide pact - coroner
A prominent Kapiti couple died in a suicide pact after the husband was diagnosed with terminal cancer, a coroner has found. The bodies of Adrian and Marei Webster, aged 71 and 76 respectively, were...
View ArticleAustralia loses it lustre for Kiwis
The lure of the lucky country appears to be losing its charm for New Zealanders.The number of Kiwis jumping the ditch has slowed to its smallest monthly pace in almost three years as Australia's...
View ArticleNZ entertainer jailed for sexually violating boy
Photo / File A Hawkes Bay entertainer who sexually violated a teenage boy seven years ago has been jailed for three years and one month. The man, who was found guilty during a trial at the Napier...
View ArticleMother fights for caregiver pay
Source: ONE News The mother of a Down syndrome man is fighting to be paid as his caregiver, taking the Ministry of Health to court in a bid to uphold her "democratic rights". Margaret Spencer has been...
View ArticleMouth Watering Treats at the Food Show
Monday, 24 June 2013, 12:47 pm Press Release: The Food Show MEDIA RELEASE JUNE 2013Mouth Watering Treats at the Food ShowThe Food Show Auckland, 1-4 August, 2013New Zealand's biggest culinary event is...
View ArticleResearch Finds Significant Problems Remain After Quakes
Monday, 24 June 2013, 12:51 pm Press Release: Joint Press Release Research Finds Significant Problems Remain After Quakes24 June 2013Nearly three years after the Canterbury earthquakes, lower...
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