“Midwives are a vital part of the climate solution. This year on the International Day of the Midwife, we call for investment, resources, and a seat at emergency planning decision-making tables to include midwifery care as a cornerstone of health system ...
When it comes to the way deer farmers grow their products, the “pull” from New Zealand’s markets is more important than the “push” of domestic environmental regulation, which is there to enable trade, says Deer Industry New Zealand (DINZ) ...
The world is going through an unprecedented environmental emergency which poses an existential threat to this and future generations. People need to know about this – and journalists and media workers have a key role in informing and educating ...
The United Nation’s Human Rights Council has commended New Zealand for decriminalising abortion in 2020, after repeated requests. The UN Human Right’s Council is at the forefront in demanding countries recognise abortion as a human right and that abortion ...
Family First says that the new phone ban in schools has widespread support from parents and the general public.
Roads and paths across Tauranga and the Western Bay of Plenty are about to get more colourful after five students and a teacher received their winning helmets from the design your own helmet competition.
Taupō District Council is reviewing its Traffic Bylaw and is inviting the community to provide feedback.
News from NZ Police Hutt Valley Police have arrested two youths following the robbery of four buses in less than a week. The incidents happened over six days from Wednesday 17 April, and each occurred at the same High Street bus stop, near Athlone Crescent North, between 6pm and 8pm. The drivers were assaulted during […]
As protests continue in Georgia over a proposed draft law on curbing foreign influence, UN Human Rights Commissioner Volker Türk on Thursday urged the authorities to shelve the controversial bill and engage in dialogue.
The world has been experiencing a productivity slowdown, from which New Zealand has not been exempt. COVID-19 temporarily boosted labour productivity, but more recently, productivity has retreated. The overall trend since 2007 has been one of slow productivity ...