New Zealanders credit stress eases
Spending on credit, debit cards climbs in April New Zealand consumers' financial stress levels have dropped during 2013, buoyed by stronger economic conditions and leading to an increased appetite for...
View ArticleKiwis leave no stone unturned in gumboot injuries
Source: Photos.com It seems Fred Dagg may have to rewrite the lyrics to his iconic tribute to the humble gumboot. The Kiwi crooner sang: "If it weren't for your gumboots, where would you be, you'd be...
View ArticleAlleged home invader stabbed multiple times
A Wellington man is in a serious condition after being stabbed multiple times while allegedly taking part in a home invasion. Wellington police have cordoned off a property in Rodrigo Rd, Kilbirnie,...
View ArticleReserve Bank likely to use new tools within six months NZIER says
The Reserve Bank will likely use its new macro prudential tools within the next six months to cool Auckland's overheated housing market and follow up with interest rate rises, the New Zealand Institute...
View ArticlePuaka Matariki Festival 2013 Programme Announced
www.matarikidunedin.co.nz . The Festival runs from Monday 10 June until Sunday 7 July. A programme launch will be held at Toitu - Otago Settlers Museum on Wednesday 5 June at 5.30pm.In just under two...
View ArticleWellington Police launch investigation after Kilbirnie stabb
Wednesday, 29 May 2013, 2:59 pm Press Release: New Zealand Police Wellington Police launch investigation after Kilbirnie stabbing Wellington Police have cordoned off a Rodrigo Road property in...
View ArticleEDS releases review of draft Auckland Unitary Plan
The Environmental Defence Society has released its comprehensive review of Auckland's draft Unitary Plan. "Our feedback is as comprehensive as we can make it," said EDS Chairman Gary Taylor."We are...
View ArticleRoad works near Gargan Road completed with safety benefits
Road works near Gargan Road completed with safety benefits Works to improve safety along State Highway 29 at Tauriko is complete and the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) says road users will now benefit from...
View ArticleNext steps for 19 greater Christchurch schools
Next steps for 19 greater Christchurch schools Education Minister Hekia Parata has today announced final decisions for 16 greater Christchurch schools affected by the Government's Education Renewal...
View ArticleGovernment is trivialising child poverty
The National Government has trivialised child poverty, and the needs of a quarter of kiwi kids, by ignoring most recommendations from the Children's Commissioner's Expert Advisory Group on Solutions to...
View ArticleMinister welcomes Cook Strait cable upgrade
Minister welcomes Cook Strait cable upgrade Energy Minister Simon Bridges has welcomed the upgrade of the high-voltage Cook Strait electricity link between the North and South Islands.The $672 million...
View ArticleBurnt brothers take battle back to Parliament
Two brothers who suffered horrific injuries in separate army training incidents have taken their two-decade fight for compensation back to Parliament. Damien Nepata received burns to 40 per cent of his...
View ArticleChristchurch school decisions not taken lightly - Parata
Education Minister Hekia Parata said she "wrestled over each decision", as she announced the fate of 16 Christchurch schools which were facing merger or closure this ...
View ArticleWoman held at gunpoint by three men
Source: ONE News A young woman was struck in the face and held at gunpoint by three armed men when she answered a knock on the door of her farmhouse near Hinds in Mid-Canterbury. Ashburton Police are...
View ArticleArmed intruders spark Ashburton investigation
Wednesday, 29 May 2013, 3:39 pm Press Release: New Zealand Police Armed intruders spark Ashburton investigation Ashburton Police are appealing for information to help identify three armed men who...
View ArticleChch school closure decision worse than expected
The Government's decision to push ahead with a number of school closures in Christchurch will cause more heartbreak for children and their parents still suffering the after-effects of the Christchurch...
View ArticleSafe driving this long weekend
Horizons Regional Council is encouraging holiday-makers travelling by car this Queen's Birthday Weekend to drive to the conditions and be mindful of fatigue. Horizons road safety coordinator for...
View ArticleConsultation in name only for Christchurch schools
The fate of Canterbury's schools looks to have been settled with little regard for the opinions of those that matter most - parents, boards and teachers, says Labour's Education spokesperson Chris...
View ArticleSchool closures in the BurwoodPegasus Ward
Wednesday, 29 May 2013, 4:01 pm Press Release: Glenn Livingstone A Christchurch City Councillor is raising serious questions about the Minister of Education's decision-making process and the motivation...
View Article$7 million extra for more before school health checks
$7 million extra for more before school health checks The Government is investing $7 million extra over four years to increase the number of children receiving free B4 School health and development...
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