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Police Commissioner Peter Marshall has apologised for the actions of police who conducted illegal roadblocks and searches during the 2007 Urewera raids but his…
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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.
Interim Decisions For Five Aranui Schools
Education Minister Hekia Parata has today announced the interim decisions for the five Aranui schools in greater Christchurch affected by the Government’s…
MARKET CLOSE: NZ Shares Rise; Ryman Resumes Climb, Fletcher Finds Base
New Zealand shares rose as Ryman Healthcare climbed to a new record, bouncing back from a decline that may have been triggered by a rival’s stock selldown, while…
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…
Social Issues
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…
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.
Interim Decisions For Five Aranui Schools
Education Minister Hekia Parata has today announced the interim decisions for the five Aranui schools in greater Christchurch affected by the Government’s…
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…
Unite Claims $2.5m "Stolen Wages, Stolen Breaks" Against McDonald's
Unite is submitting an employment authority case against McDonald’s for unpaid breaks that the union estimates has resulted in unpaid wages of $2.5 million.Health
Focus On Wait Times For Diagnostic Tests
Health Minister Tony Ryall has told district health boards to focus on improving waiting times for diagnostic tests.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.Carers Bill Fulfils Obligations, Says Key
Legislation banning further legal action over paying family caregivers fulfils the Government’s legal obligations to disabled adults, Prime Minister John Key…
Urgent Session Ends With Petrol-Tax Hike
Parliament has completed a marathon session of extra time after Opposition parties failed to stop three bills being pushed into law under urgency.
Three Million Calls To Hotline
The free health information and advice phone service Healthline has chalked up its three millionth call.Industries
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…
Unite Claims $2.5m "Stolen Wages, Stolen Breaks" Against McDonald's
Unite is submitting an employment authority case against McDonald’s for unpaid breaks that the union estimates has resulted in unpaid wages of $2.5 million.Most Kiwis Concerned About Data Breaches At Banks And Credit Card Companies – Unisys Security Index Finds
In the wake of recent high profile data breaches, the latest Unisys Security Index shows the majority of New Zealanders are concerned that a range of commercial and government organisations are vulnerable to data breaches, particularly financial institutions, telecommunication providers and government services.Grants Of $16.4 Million For Social Housing Providers
Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith has announced $16.4 million of grants to support six community housing providers to complete social housing developments in Auckland, Northland, Hamilton, Bay of Plenty, Wellington, and Canterbury.NZ Post Sees No Impact On Debt On Issue From S&P Lowering Rating Outlook
New Zealand Post, the state-owned postal service, says Standard & Poor’s move to lower the outlook on its A+ credit rating won’t affect debt on issue or create…
Energy
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…
Solid Energy Based Failed Strategy On Non-Existent Analysis, Papers Show
The ambitious growth strategy that has imperilled Solid Energy was developed on a far more optimistic outlook for oil and coal prices than its industry peers, but…
NZOG Chair Griffiths Backs Director Liability Over Health And Safety Failures
New Zealand Oil & Gas chairman Peter Griffiths has thrown his support behind legislative moves to make directors liable if the companies they govern fail to meet…
PM Uneasy About Solid Energy's Future
Prime Minister John Key sounds unconvinced about the survival prospects of ailing state coalminer Solid Energy despite the company's chairman expressing…
Perceptions Of Electricity Outcomes Improving
Consumers’ and stakeholders’ perceptions of competition within the electricity sector have improved over the last two years, recent surveys show.
Law & Order
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…
Statement On The Loss Of Honourable Justice Robert Chambers
Justice Minister Judith Collins has expressed her sadness at the sudden loss of Supreme Court Judge, the Honourable Justice Robert Chambers.
Unite Claims $2.5m "Stolen Wages, Stolen Breaks" Against McDonald's
Unite is submitting an employment authority case against McDonald’s for unpaid breaks that the union estimates has resulted in unpaid wages of $2.5 million.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…
Maori & Pacific Island
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.Budget 2013: E Tū Whānau - More Support Available To Address Family Violence
Associate Social Development Minister Tariana Turia has announced an additional $8 million over four years for the E Tū Whānau programme to help address family violence within Māori whānau, Pasifika, migrant and refugee communities.World
NZ Dollar Slips As Investors Await Bernanke's Take On QE
The New Zealand dollar edged lower in the local session as investors hold off from making any decisions ahead of Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke’s…
Nikki Kaye - Speech To Global Platform For Disaster Risk Reduction, Switzerland
New Zealand was able to respond well to the Canterbury earthquakes because we have had 40 years developing and refining our systems to respond to the many hazards and risks that come with our geology and unique location, Civil Defence Minister Nikki Kaye has told the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction in Switzerland.Number Of Syrians In Need Of Humanitarian Aid Rises To Over 8 Million – UN
The total number of people in need of assistance as a result of the ongoing conflict in Syria is now 8.3 million, representing about 38 percent of the country’s population, a senior United Nations humanitarian official has reported.MPs Divided On Confronting Zespri
MPs on Parliament’s primary production select committee are divided about whether to tackle Zespri over growing concerns about its Chinese operations.
Watchdog Finds No Illegal Spying
Fears 88 people were spied on illegally by external intelligence agency the GCSB have been allayed by the agency's watchdog.
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
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…
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.
Interim Decisions For Five Aranui Schools
Education Minister Hekia Parata has today announced the interim decisions for the five Aranui schools in greater Christchurch affected by the Government’s…
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…
Statement On The Loss Of Honourable Justice Robert Chambers
Justice Minister Judith Collins has expressed her sadness at the sudden loss of Supreme Court Judge, the Honourable Justice Robert Chambers.
Business
MARKET CLOSE: NZ Shares Rise; Ryman Resumes Climb, Fletcher Finds Base
New Zealand shares rose as Ryman Healthcare climbed to a new record, bouncing back from a decline that may have been triggered by a rival’s stock selldown, while…
NZ Dollar Slips As Investors Await Bernanke's Take On QE
The New Zealand dollar edged lower in the local session as investors hold off from making any decisions ahead of Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke’s…
Unite Claims $2.5m "Stolen Wages, Stolen Breaks" Against McDonald's
Unite is submitting an employment authority case against McDonald’s for unpaid breaks that the union estimates has resulted in unpaid wages of $2.5 million.Most Kiwis Concerned About Data Breaches At Banks And Credit Card Companies – Unisys Security Index Finds
In the wake of recent high profile data breaches, the latest Unisys Security Index shows the majority of New Zealanders are concerned that a range of commercial and government organisations are vulnerable to data breaches, particularly financial institutions, telecommunication providers and government services.NZ Post Sees No Impact On Debt On Issue From S&P Lowering Rating Outlook
New Zealand Post, the state-owned postal service, says Standard & Poor’s move to lower the outlook on its A+ credit rating won’t affect debt on issue or create…
Education
Interim Decisions For Five Aranui Schools
Education Minister Hekia Parata has today announced the interim decisions for the five Aranui schools in greater Christchurch affected by the Government’s…
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
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.Dunne Names Psychoactive Substances Bill Expert Committee
Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne today announced the make-up of the interim expert advisory committee that will help set the safety testing regime for legal…
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…
BUDGET 2013: Govt Looks On The Bright Side
Trumpeted as a remarkable turnaround, Bill English’s fifth attempt to balance the country’s books loosens the belt only a notch as the Government focuses on controlling debt and sails perilously close to missing its surplus target.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
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…
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…
Demands To See Spy Watchdog's Full Report
Opposition parties are demanding to see the full report by the intelligence watchdog into the GCSB, not a summary by the country’s top spy boss.
Nikki Kaye - Speech To Global Platform For Disaster Risk Reduction, Switzerland
New Zealand was able to respond well to the Canterbury earthquakes because we have had 40 years developing and refining our systems to respond to the many hazards and risks that come with our geology and unique location, Civil Defence Minister Nikki Kaye has told the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction in Switzerland.Portfolios
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…
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.
Interim Decisions For Five Aranui Schools
Education Minister Hekia Parata has today announced the interim decisions for the five Aranui schools in greater Christchurch affected by the Government’s…
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…
Statement On The Loss Of Honourable Justice Robert Chambers
Justice Minister Judith Collins has expressed her sadness at the sudden loss of Supreme Court Judge, the Honourable Justice Robert Chambers.
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