State Highway 1 is closed north of Mangaweka while emergency services respond to a crash involving a truck and trailer, reported shortly before 2am. No injuries are reported at this time. Diversions are in place, please avoid the area and expect ...
“Patients shop internationally when the health system can’t provide what they need,” says Mark Blackham, BlacklandPR Director and expert in medicine public relations
WorkSafe alerted officials that it was running out of money to fund its prosecution over the deadly Whakaari/White Island disaster a month before the trial began last year.
News from Wellington Airport Wellington Airport has today announced its financial results for the 12 months to 31 March, with passenger numbers recovering well and strong earnings ahead of both last year and pre-pandemic levels. For the year ended 31 March 2024 the airport hosted 5.5 million passengers, an increase of almost 200,000 from the […]
A staff member of the UN Department of Safety and Security (DSS) died and another was injured when their UN vehicle was struck as they travelled to the European Hospital in Rafah, Gaza, on Monday.
The 85 hectares of Pain Farm land was bequeathed to the former Martinborough Borough Council by George Pain in 1932 to be used as “a sports ground for the residents of Martinborough and as a playground for the children”.
The suffering of civilians in Yemen, a country enduring nearly a decade of conflict, remains severe and is worsened by a growing cholera outbreak, with over 40,000 suspected cases and a rising death toll, particularly affecting Houthi controlled areas.
Iran must immediately revoke the death sentence imposed on anti-corruption activist Mahmoud Mehrabi and stop sentencing people to death for expressing their opinions, UN experts said.
Delmar International Inc., a Canadian-based industry leader in logistics and supply chain solutions, has completed the acquisition of Zevenaar-based freight forwarder, Intervracht Nederland BV, on May 8th, 2024.
Nearly 360,000 people have fled Rafah in the last week amid continuing Israeli bombardment that has crippled humanitarian aid deliveries and is believed to have killed another UN aid worker, the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA said.
In the first of the Northern Challenge clashes of 2024, the MG Mystics returned to the winners’ circle with a 56-51 victory over the Stars in Takanini.
Press Release – Cornerstone Partners Wellington City Council’s planned relocation to 68 Jervois Quay will bring the council back to the heart of the city, and Cornerstone is pleased to be playing a significant role in revitalising Te Ngākau Civic Square. Cornerstone Chief Executive John Yiappos says: “Through our investment in 68 Jervois Quay and […]
To empower thousands of potential learners with ready access to the education and training resources they need to thrive in their fields, ANZCA has used D2L Brightspace, the learning management system (LMS) provided by D2L, since March 2014.
Kiwilaw’s director, Cheryl Simes, is now urging the Government to action yesterday’s recommendation no later than 1 October this year. It requires a short, simple, regulation.
The Council for International Development (CID) presented a compelling case to the Finance and Expenditure Select Committees this week at Parliament, urging the New Zealand Government to significantly boost its Overseas Development Assistance (ODA) ...
A proposed funding shake-up for Auckland's local boards has sparked criticism it could drive inequality in communities that already suffer from historic underinvested. However, Auckland Council says the proposed new model is actually fairer in the way ...
Blenheim’s water needs to be chlorinated by the end of the year, but finding the land has been an “issue” for the council.
Carterton councillor Grace Ayling wrote in her LTP submission that Carterton District Council was “continuing to spend, borrow, and splurge on projects that are outside of core business” and that it needed to focus its spend on core business.
The Bill’s introduction reaffirms the Coalition Government’s commitment to the safety of children in care, says Minister for Children, Karen Chhour. “While section 7AA was introduced with good intentions, it creates a conflict for Oranga Tamariki ...
Police have arrested a 47 year old Flaxmere man and charged him with murder in relation to the death of Kathleen Kawana. Kathleen disappeared from her Titahi Bay home in June 2019.
Rt Hon Winston Peters Minister of Foreign Affairs Speech to the Kumul Leadership Centre, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea Foreign Minister, Defence Minister, other Members of Parliament Acting Chief of Defence Force, Secretary of Defence Distinguished ...
“The Waitangi Tribunal has gone well beyond its brief and has become increasingly activist. It’s tried to become a source of authority in its own right. The Tribunal appears to regard itself as a parallel government," says ACT Justice spokesperson ...
Pierre Charbonneau joins ACI World as Vice President of Events and Commercial Services—a new position. With a 35-year aviation career, Charbonneau is a seasoned leader skilled in enhancing commercial effectiveness and customer experience.
The investment will support the development of a new training facility for eye care specialists in PNG and represents a significant milestone in the ongoing partnership between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT), The Foundation and Pacific ...
A Top 5 has been named for the prestigious 2023 BJ Ball Print Apprentice of the Year (AotY), to be presented on stage at the Pride In Print Awards at Wellington’s TĀKINA Events on Friday July 12.