While we recognise the excitement there is around NZFW following its triumphant and successful return in 2023, demonstrating its resilience and popular appeal, transitioning to a long-term biennial programme reflects the mindful shift we see within Aotearoa’s ...
Police responded to the intersection of State Highway 1 and Mill Road North around 11:30pm on Saturday, following reports of boy racer activity where a group of around 50 vehicles had gathered.
The NZQA proposal released to staff today would involve a net loss of 35 roles. There are 66 roles being disestablished with 13 of those currently vacant, and 31 new roles proposed, said Fleur Fitzsimons Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga ...
“Canada’s refusal to comply with the terms of our trade agreement is a betrayal of our friendship,” says ACT Trade spokesperson Dr Parmjeet Parmar. “It’s hard to think of two countries with warmer relations than New Zealand and Canada. Our ...
Grant Duncan writes: In the wake of shock and horror over an IPSOS survey that suggested nearly two thirds of New Zealanders think the economy is “rigged to advantage the rich and powerful” and want “a strong leader to take the country back from the rich and powerful”, it was refreshing to see Prof Jack Vowles write: “A […]
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Recommendations of the review into major glitches with some NCEA online exams last year need to be implemented urgently to ensure schools’ confidence in the system, says Kate Gainsford, Chair of the Secondary Principals’ Council.
The new process, approved by the Infrastructure and Transport Committee on 2 May, was prompted by strong feedback from the community, and will involve a more rigorous analysis of the rationale for transport projects.
Hamilton City Council’s Infrastructure and Transport Committee Meeting on 2 May included the latest facts and figures, improving processes, and updating critical guiding documents with community feedback being a consistent theme.
While this year's response is higher than previous Annual Plan consultations, the submissions received to date reflect the current cost of living challenges in Waikato district communities.
In figures released yesterday from Statistics New Zealand, unemployment rates for Māori hit a four-year high of 8.2%, up by 1.4%. Similarly, rates for Pacific peoples have surged by 1.5% to reach 7.4%.
Most parts of Aotearoa will feel the cold southwest winds today (Thursday). Although the winds ease on Friday this is when waves are expected to peak around coastal areas.
In today's era of big data, modern HR teams have ‘data lakes’ at their disposal; but let’s get real - unless they’re being transformed into up-to-the-minute insights, these are at risk of becoming ‘data swamps’.
In attendance were Tauranga City Council Commission Chair Anne Tolley, representatives from project partners NZTA/Waka Kotahi, local iwi, contractor HEB Construction Ltd and senior council transportation and project staff.
Police have arrested one person following an altercation where a firearm was discharged on Riddiford Street last night near Wellington Hospital.
Three people have been arrested following recent dishonesty offending in the Rangitikei District, including burglaries, theft, and a robbery.
Workers at a major ASB contact centre in Auckland have voted to take strike action and withdraw their labour following disappointing pay negotiations with the employer and an "offer" to workers that would leave them worse off than the previous year.
The UN and humanitarian partners have provided emergency support for over 124,000 people in Kenya, where heavy rains continue to cause chaos, as the UN chief extended his condolences to countries across the region where hundreds of lives have been ...
Trade Minister Todd McClay says Canada’s refusal to comply in full with a CPTPP trade dispute ruling in our favour over dairy trade is cynical and New Zealand has no intention of backing down.
News from GWRC Sixty years ago, on May 2nd 1964, the last tram rode the streets of Wellington. Opening in 1878, Wellington’s trams initially operated as a steam service before becoming horse-drawn in 1892 and electric in 1904. The operations of trams aided Wellington’s suburban expansion, allowing workers to live further away from the city. […]
News from Wellington Water Due to high rainfall, there have been wastewater discharges in three areas. The water may appear cloudy or murky and may have some odour. Porirua Wastewater Treatment Plant There was a discharge of partially treated wastewater on 1 May at 9 pm at the coastal marine area around Rukutane Point. Western […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to increased obesity in school-aged children in Europe, the World Health Organization (WHO) office for the region said in a new report issued on Wednesday, sounding the alarm for action.
Soul-bearing and poetic, 'My Way' evokes desire with refined lyricism and Charlotte’s hallowed, resonant vocals. Inspired by the blue-green hue of Wilson’s irises, the album’s title track 'Cyan Blue' is a stripped-back and transcendent ballad, embodying ...
Palestine’s recent attempt to become a full member of the United Nations was the focus of discussion in the General Assembly on Wednesday.
“The annual number of new homes consented has continued to decrease from its peak of 51,015 in the year ended May 2022,” construction and property statistics manager Michael Heslop said.
Robyn Fleet in her Hawkes Bay studio (Photo supplied) People who work as caregivers see a side of life—of human vulnerability and fragility, juxtaposed with dignity and courage—that most people never see. It is these kinds of insights, together ...