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Ministry Paperwork Blamed For Meat Delays
The Primary Industries Ministry is in the gun for making mistakes in its own paperwork that stranded millions of dollars worth of beef and lamb exports on Chinese…
NZ Dollar Bounces Back From Lows As Bernanke Overreaction Mulled
The New Zealand dollar rebounded from an eight-month low, after failing to break below 80 US cents, as some traders deemed the initial response to Federal Reserve…
Idea Of Banning Low Home Deposits Hits Strong Seams Of Disapproval
Nearly 40 percent of New Zealanders would disapprove of any Reserve Bank move to require home buyers to have a minimum 20 percent deposit, a new Horizon Research survey has found.Global Economic Growth Still Sluggish, With Prospect Of Gradual Improvement – UN Report
Global economic growth will continue to be “below potential” this year, according to the United Nations' World Economic Situation and Prospects mid-year update that says job creation will be vital to spur recovery.Social Issues
Fast-track Law 'Creates Political Football'
The issue of paying family caregivers has become a political football by a “shocking” law change that bans further legal action on the matter, says the…
ANNUAL REPORT 2013: Child Poverty And Asylum Seeker Approach Staining New Zealand’s Human Rights Record
New Zealand has been criticised by Amnesty International in its annual global report for its risk of breaching its domestic and international human rights obligations by introducing the Immigration Amendment (Mass Arrivals) Bill.Blue Stumped By MPs’ Family Friendly Challenge
Newly appointed equal opportunities commissioner, former National MP Jackie Blue, says Parliament is not family friendly but she does not know how to fix it.
No Compo With Police Apology
Police Commissioner Peter Marshall has apologised for the actions of police who conducted illegal roadblocks and searches during the 2007 Urewera raids but his…
Interim Decisions For Five Aranui Schools
Education Minister Hekia Parata has announced the interim decisions for the five Aranui schools in greater Christchurch affected by the Government’s Education Renewal Plans.Health
Fast-track Law 'Creates Political Football'
The issue of paying family caregivers has become a political football by a “shocking” law change that bans further legal action on the matter, says the…
Dunne: Legal Highs Bill To Be Even Faster-Tracked
Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne wants to push the Psychoactive Substances Bill through Parliament faster than planned when it returns from the select…
Meth Plan Continues To Show Results
The numbers of New Zealanders using P has more than halved since 2009 to 0.9 percent of the population, shows the latest Indicators and Progress Report for the Government’s Tackling Methamphetamine Action Plan.Government Sets $55.3m Problem Gambling Strategy
The Government has released details of the its $55.3 million, three-year gambling harm strategy to be funded and implemented by the Health Ministry, and recouped from the gambling industry through the problem gambling levy.F&P Healthcare Shares Jump To Highest In More Than 2 Years On Profit Outlook
Shares in Fisher & Paykel Healthcare jumped to their highest in more than two years as the maker of breathing masks and respirators said it expects to beat…
Industries
‘Mum And Dad’ Investors Myth Busted
Green Party research, confirmed by Treasury, shows that half of the shares in Mighty River Power that National sold to retail investors went to just 13,000 people and that 10 percent of the retail shares went to just 400 wealthy people and organisations, says Green Party Co-leader Dr Russel Norman.NZ Dollar Bounces Back From Lows As Bernanke Overreaction Mulled
The New Zealand dollar rebounded from an eight-month low, after failing to break below 80 US cents, as some traders deemed the initial response to Federal Reserve…
Ministry Paperwork Blamed For Meat Delays
The Primary Industries Ministry is in the gun for making mistakes in its own paperwork that stranded millions of dollars worth of beef and lamb exports on Chinese…
Forest & Bird Praises Air NZ Shark Fin Suspension
Forest & Bird has congratulated Air New Zealand on its decision to immediately stop transporting shark fins while the airline reviews its policy around the issue.Eurozone PMI Signals Ongoing Recession In Second Quarter, Though Downturn Eases In May
Economic activity has lifted in the 17-nation Eurozone according to the Markit Eurozone PMI Composite Output Index, which rose to a three-month high in May but remained deep in contraction territory.Energy
‘Mum And Dad’ Investors Myth Busted
Green Party research, confirmed by Treasury, shows that half of the shares in Mighty River Power that National sold to retail investors went to just 13,000 people and that 10 percent of the retail shares went to just 400 wealthy people and organisations, says Green Party Co-leader Dr Russel Norman.Compo Pledge For Nod To Mine DoC Land
Australian mining company Bathurst Resources has agreed to pay $22 million in compensation for damage to conservation land on the West Coast's Denniston Plateau…
More Kiwis Having Power Supply Cut Off
New figures obtained by Labour show that more Kiwis are having their power supply cut off because they can’t afford to pay their electricity bills, says Labour…
Reaching For The Rug This Winter? You’re Not Alone
A new consumer survey has found more than one third of New Zealanders can’t afford to heat their home adequately in the winter, with Gen Ys and women finding it the toughest.Testy Emails Expose Raw Nerve On Asset Sales
A month before the 2011 election campaign, The Treasury warned Solid Energy its draft annual report could be seen as unhelpful to National's asset sales policy…
Law & Order
Fast-track Law 'Creates Political Football'
The issue of paying family caregivers has become a political football by a “shocking” law change that bans further legal action on the matter, says the…
Dominion Finance's Cropp Jailed For 2 Years 7 Months
Paul Cropp, the former chief executive of failed lenders Dominion Finance and North South Finance, has been jailed for two years and seven months after being…
Dunne: Legal Highs Bill To Be Even Faster-Tracked
Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne wants to push the Psychoactive Substances Bill through Parliament faster than planned when it returns from the select…
Meth Plan Continues To Show Results
The numbers of New Zealanders using P has more than halved since 2009 to 0.9 percent of the population, shows the latest Indicators and Progress Report for the Government’s Tackling Methamphetamine Action Plan.No Compo With Police Apology
Police Commissioner Peter Marshall has apologised for the actions of police who conducted illegal roadblocks and searches during the 2007 Urewera raids but his…
Maori & Pacific Island
Government Sets $55.3m Problem Gambling Strategy
The Government has released details of the its $55.3 million, three-year gambling harm strategy to be funded and implemented by the Health Ministry, and recouped from the gambling industry through the problem gambling levy.No Compo With Police Apology
Police Commissioner Peter Marshall has apologised for the actions of police who conducted illegal roadblocks and searches during the 2007 Urewera raids but his…
Police Acted ‘Unlawfully’ During Raids
The police complaints watchdog has found the police acted unlawfully in setting up road blocks, searching some people and detaining them in their homes during the…
Te Hamua Nikora Is The MANA Party Candidate For The Ikaroa Rawhiti By-Election
The Mana Party has chosen Parekura Horomia's nephew, Maori Television's Kai Time on the Road and Homai te Pakipaki presenter Te Hamua Nikora, as the party's candidate to contest the Ikaroa Rawhiti by-election.Auckland Community Leaders Tell Government To Back Off Skycity Deal
Community leaders from throughout Auckland have voiced their opposition to the Government’s deal with SkyCity casino at a forum looking at the problems associated with casino gambling, says Green Party Co-leader Metiria Turei.World
Ministry Paperwork Blamed For Meat Delays
The Primary Industries Ministry is in the gun for making mistakes in its own paperwork that stranded millions of dollars worth of beef and lamb exports on Chinese…
Global Economic Growth Still Sluggish, With Prospect Of Gradual Improvement – UN Report
Global economic growth will continue to be “below potential” this year, according to the United Nations' World Economic Situation and Prospects mid-year update that says job creation will be vital to spur recovery.ANNUAL REPORT 2013: Child Poverty And Asylum Seeker Approach Staining New Zealand’s Human Rights Record
New Zealand has been criticised by Amnesty International in its annual global report for its risk of breaching its domestic and international human rights obligations by introducing the Immigration Amendment (Mass Arrivals) Bill.Ford Accelerates Australian Business Transformation
Ford Australia has announced that 1200 jobs will be lost when the car maker closes its Broadmeadows and Geelong manufacturing plants in Victoria in 2016.Ambassador To Afghanistan Appointed
Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully today announced the appointment of career diplomat John Mataira as Ambassador to Afghanistan.
Sports
ETNZ - America’s Cup To Go Ahead As Planned
America’s Cup organisers have confirmed that the America’s Cup will go ahead as planned at a meeting in San Francisco following the death of Artemis Racing crewman Andrew Simpson.Emirates Team New Zealand Statement
Emirates Team New Zealand has sent their condolences to Artemis Racing and the family of crew member and British double Olympic medallist Andrew Simpson, who died when the Swedish team’s catamaran capsized during training on San Francisco Bay ahead of this summer’s America’s Cup.Artemis Racing Sailor Andrew Simpson Dies In Training Accident
It is with immense sadness that Artemis Racing confirms the tragic death of crewmember Andrew “Bart” Simpson today in San Francisco.
Badminton Final Day: Paget Wins Badminton On Debut
Kiwi equestrian Jonathan Paget has pulled off a stunner, becoming just the second rider to win the prestigious Badminton Horse Trials on debut after Sir Mark Todd in 1980, while fellow New Zealander Andrew Nicholson came third.RWC 2015 Venues And Schedule Announced
13 match venues confirmed to host one of the world’s largest sporting events
Planes, Trains & Automobiles
National Cutting Public Transport Funding As Demand Surges
Official figures belie John Key’s claim that the National Government is investing in public transport in parallel with its multi-billion dollar highway projects,…
BUDGET 2013: An Extra $1.5b Allocated From Future Fund
Schools, Christchurch hospitals, KiwiRail and irrigation are four of the biggest recipients of new capital allocated from the Future Investment Fund in Budget 2013, the first $1.7 billion tranche of which was funded by the sale of Mighty River Power.Wellington Airport Says Airline Revenue Jump Reflects Noise Charge, Lack Of International Fee
Wellington International Airport, which the Commerce Commission deems is extracting excessive profits, says a 20 percent increase in revenue from its airline…
New Controls On Dangerous Laser Pointers
Hand-held lasers strong enough to be a hazard to aircraft will be subject to new import, sale and supply controls under Health and Customs legislation, Associate…
Customs Focuses Efforts On White Powder Psychoactives
Customs is cracking down on importers of psychoactive substances through targeted efforts at the border.
Politics
‘Mum And Dad’ Investors Myth Busted
Green Party research, confirmed by Treasury, shows that half of the shares in Mighty River Power that National sold to retail investors went to just 13,000 people and that 10 percent of the retail shares went to just 400 wealthy people and organisations, says Green Party Co-leader Dr Russel Norman.Ministry Paperwork Blamed For Meat Delays
The Primary Industries Ministry is in the gun for making mistakes in its own paperwork that stranded millions of dollars worth of beef and lamb exports on Chinese…
Compo Pledge For Nod To Mine DoC Land
Australian mining company Bathurst Resources has agreed to pay $22 million in compensation for damage to conservation land on the West Coast's Denniston Plateau…
Fast-track Law 'Creates Political Football'
The issue of paying family caregivers has become a political football by a “shocking” law change that bans further legal action on the matter, says the…
Dunne: Legal Highs Bill To Be Even Faster-Tracked
Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne wants to push the Psychoactive Substances Bill through Parliament faster than planned when it returns from the select…
Business
‘Mum And Dad’ Investors Myth Busted
Green Party research, confirmed by Treasury, shows that half of the shares in Mighty River Power that National sold to retail investors went to just 13,000 people and that 10 percent of the retail shares went to just 400 wealthy people and organisations, says Green Party Co-leader Dr Russel Norman.Idea Of Banning Low Home Deposits Hits Strong Seams Of Disapproval
Nearly 40 percent of New Zealanders would disapprove of any Reserve Bank move to require home buyers to have a minimum 20 percent deposit, a new Horizon Research survey has found.NZ Dollar Bounces Back From Lows As Bernanke Overreaction Mulled
The New Zealand dollar rebounded from an eight-month low, after failing to break below 80 US cents, as some traders deemed the initial response to Federal Reserve…
Ministry Paperwork Blamed For Meat Delays
The Primary Industries Ministry is in the gun for making mistakes in its own paperwork that stranded millions of dollars worth of beef and lamb exports on Chinese…
Eurozone PMI Signals Ongoing Recession In Second Quarter, Though Downturn Eases In May
Economic activity has lifted in the 17-nation Eurozone according to the Markit Eurozone PMI Composite Output Index, which rose to a three-month high in May but remained deep in contraction territory.Education
Interim Decisions For Five Aranui Schools
Education Minister Hekia Parata has announced the interim decisions for the five Aranui schools in greater Christchurch affected by the Government’s Education Renewal Plans.Minister Backs Down Over Salisbury
The Green Party welcomes Education Minister Hekia Parata’s U-turn on closing Salisbury School but deplores the unnecessary fear and stress this mangled process…
School Leaders’ Issue Joint Statement On The Review Of The New Zealand Teachers Council
Leaders of major schooling organisations in New Zealand have welcomed the Government’s decision to consult with teachers on the outcomes of a review of the Teachers Council.Student Attitude Of ‘Excessive Entitlement’ May Result In Exam Failure
University students who have an exaggerated belief in what they deserve, known as ‘excessive entitlement’, tend to do worse in their exams than those who take personal responsibility and are internally motivated for success, reveals new research by the University of Otago.Budget 2013: Marsden Fund Recognised With $20m Increase
Budget 2013 has recognised the importance of the Marsden Fund to New Zealand’s science and innovation system with a funding increase of $20 million over four…
Science
Xero Posts $14.4 mln FY Loss, Doubles Revenue And Paying Customers
Xero, the cloud-based accounting firm, widened its annual loss in line with is guidance while using cash reserves to double revenue and paying customers.
Kiwis Spend Almost $2 Million On Tickets To Space
Eight Kiwis have spent more than $1.8 million on space travel to embark on flights with the world’s first commercial space service, which Virgin Galactic expects to launch this year.Rakon Plunges Deeper Into The Red On Writedowns; Shares Tumble 8%
Rakon, which makes crystal oscillators used in smart phones and navigation systems, plunged deeper into the red after writing down the value of its Chinese and…
60,000 Strong Say 'Leave Animals Out'
Over 60,000 people have signed a petition to be presented to Parliament today voicing their objection to the proposed testing of party pills on animals, say animal advocates SAFE, the Anti-Vivisection Society and the SPCA.New Zealand’s Extinct Moa Subject Of Award-Winning Popular Science Book
New Zealand’s extinct moa and the historical characters who strove to solve the mysteries of this flightless giant are the engaging subjects of the winning book for the Royal Society of New Zealand’s 2013 Science Book Prize.Weather
NASA Study Projects Warming-Driven Changes In Global Rainfall
A NASA-led modeling study shows for the first time how that global warming and rising carbon dioxide concentrations could affect the entire range of rainfall types on Earth and may increase the risk for extreme rainfall and drought.Stormwater Struggling With Inadequate Council Budget
Saturday’s heavy downfalls and surface flooding around Auckland is a reminder of just how much investment Auckland needs to make to improve its stormwater network, yet Mayor Len Brown has not committed the necessary money despite pleas from experts, says Auckland Councillor for Orakei Cameron Brewer.General
Ministry Paperwork Blamed For Meat Delays
The Primary Industries Ministry is in the gun for making mistakes in its own paperwork that stranded millions of dollars worth of beef and lamb exports on Chinese…
Forest & Bird Praises Air NZ Shark Fin Suspension
Forest & Bird has congratulated Air New Zealand on its decision to immediately stop transporting shark fins while the airline reviews its policy around the issue.Eurozone PMI Signals Ongoing Recession In Second Quarter, Though Downturn Eases In May
Economic activity has lifted in the 17-nation Eurozone according to the Markit Eurozone PMI Composite Output Index, which rose to a three-month high in May but remained deep in contraction territory.US Manufacturing Slowdown Continues, As Output Growth Eases To Seven-Month Low
The United States manufacturing sector continues to show signs of weakening as Markit Economics’ Flash US Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index fell for the second month running in May to its lowest reading since last October.Compo Pledge For Nod To Mine DoC Land
Australian mining company Bathurst Resources has agreed to pay $22 million in compensation for damage to conservation land on the West Coast's Denniston Plateau…
Portfolios
‘Mum And Dad’ Investors Myth Busted
Green Party research, confirmed by Treasury, shows that half of the shares in Mighty River Power that National sold to retail investors went to just 13,000 people and that 10 percent of the retail shares went to just 400 wealthy people and organisations, says Green Party Co-leader Dr Russel Norman.Idea Of Banning Low Home Deposits Hits Strong Seams Of Disapproval
Nearly 40 percent of New Zealanders would disapprove of any Reserve Bank move to require home buyers to have a minimum 20 percent deposit, a new Horizon Research survey has found.Ministry Paperwork Blamed For Meat Delays
The Primary Industries Ministry is in the gun for making mistakes in its own paperwork that stranded millions of dollars worth of beef and lamb exports on Chinese…
Compo Pledge For Nod To Mine DoC Land
Australian mining company Bathurst Resources has agreed to pay $22 million in compensation for damage to conservation land on the West Coast's Denniston Plateau…
Fast-track Law 'Creates Political Football'
The issue of paying family caregivers has become a political football by a “shocking” law change that bans further legal action on the matter, says the…
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