UN agencies issued a joint warning on Friday that time is running out to prevent starvation in Sudan’s Darfur region due to intensifying clashes around the northern capital of El Fasher, which are hindering efforts to deliver life-saving aid.
The Palestinian journalists who have been covering the devastating war in Gaza were named winners of the UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize on Thursday.
"New Zealand should welcome international capital for infrastructure development," said Mr Clark. "But we must be vigilant when these investments come with strings attached."
In a study funded by the Our Land and Water National Science Challenge, researchers looked at community and school-led meal delivery programmes and their roles in the agrifood sector to understand what makes a programme successful or not.
Mayor Wayne Brown has approved funding to support compliance wardens to start regional patrols.
The 7th edition of the contemporary art exhibition Personal Structures, organised by ECC Italy, has officially opened its doors, inviting visitors to explore a diverse array of artworks spanning Marinaressa Gardens, Palazzo Mora, and Palazzo Bembo in ...
The Appeals and Grievances Procedure has immediately come into effect, marking a significant milestone in the operationalization of the Paris Agreement Crediting Mechanism.
Police have taken a female youth into custody following an earlier incident at Bayfair Shopping Centre.
The United Nations and partners continue to support authorities across East Africa as the region braces for more of the heavy rains and severe flooding that have reportedly killed upwards of 350 people since March.
In the face of adversity, they ensure health services are more accessible and can quickly reach women in need. In low resource settings, midwives as frontline workers often serve as the only source of help for a woman to give birth safely.
The eight countries are among the 196 States parties to the CRC. They are required to undergo regular reviews by the Committee of 18 independent international experts on how they are implementing the Convention, its Optional Protocols, as well as the ...
Photo credit: Ben Parkinson (Race Unity Speech Awards) News from Race Unity Speech Awards “How can we use one end of our rope to pull up an island for “people of priority”. While the other end, knotted and tangled, still chokes, and strangles those of the minority.” The 2024 Race Unity Speech Awards National Champion […]
Press Release – Te Tuhi Arts Centre Urban Legend is Bena Jackson’s first solo exhibition in a major public gallery in Aotearoa New Zealand. Having graduated with an MFA from Toi Rauwhārangi Massey College of Creative Arts last year, as a sculptor and installation artist, this exhibition opening at Te Tuhi in Auckland on May […]
A further two people have been arrested today in relation to an aggravated burglary at a Michael Hill jewellery store in Whakatāne yesterday afternoon.
Police are seeking to make contact with the family or friends of a man found deceased in Pukekohe this afternoon. Police believe the man is 69-year-old Gary Gibson, who was found deceased in his car just before 2pm. His vehicle is a purple-grey coloured ...
Traveling across the motu, the group of 19 students spent time with a national network of researchers and educators, learning about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
South Wairarapa Mayor Martin Connelly has returned from a two-month leave of absence to a council he remains at odds with. Last year Connelly was granted a leave of absence to deal with “wellbeing issues” and to work with a mediator to address a raft ...
As Long-Term Plan consultations draw to a close, Wairarapa tourism operators are urging councils to continue their support of Destination Wairarapa [DW]. They have also written to the councils outlining the reason they believe it is essential for ...
Local boards across Auckland are getting ready to present community feedback for Mayor Wayne Brown’s proposed long-term plan (LTP), with two South Auckland local boards working to balance community interests in their decision. Auckland Council ...
Press Release – Athletics New Zealand On a pumping night on the closed-circuit course, Nagel dethroned Dennehy of her title won 12 months ago unleashing a blistering late-finish to win by a margin 0.53 seconds. Laura Nagel | Credit: Alisha Lovrich Nagel secures national road mile title with record-breaking display Laura Nagel stormed to a […]
The impacts of a cyanobacterial bloom at a Southland lagoon won’t be known for some time, but the water has been restored. Waituna Lagoon — a wetland of international significance — had to be opened to the ocean in January due to the threat of the ...
Technology solutions provider Advantage is targeting specialist computing in demanding industries including military, emergency services, marine and retail by striking up a partnership with rugged device manufacturer Getac.
Organised Crime and Tactical Crime teams from Taupō Police executed a search warrant at a Tūrangi property with links to the Mongrel Mob yesterday (Thursday 3 May 2024). Officers seized nine stolen firearms, a large quantity of ammunition, a collection ...
Police are seeking Cody Mark, aged 26, in relation to a breach of bail. If you have seen him, or have information which might help Police locate him, please contact Police and quote file number 240203/8755.
The footbridge has been a special feature of Manutūkē for generations and is unique to Tairāwhiti. It’d been out of action for six months after a tree came down damaging parts of the bridge.