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NZ First Speech: Auckland's Future - Super City Or Sin City?
Auckland is in crisis and unchecked Chinese money and migration is turning it into a "supercity of sin", claims NZ First leader Winston Peters.Wealthy Few Hold MRP Shares
Research by the Green Party shows the Government fell short in its bid to get mum and dad investors to buy shares in Mighty River Power.
European Sharemarket: Friday Close
European stocks have had their first weekly drop in more than four weeks.
US Sharemarket: Friday Close
Investors began to worry what will happen when the Federal Reserve starts to taper off its asset purchasing program, causing the market to hit a speed bump.
Social Issues
NZ First Speech: Auckland's Future - Super City Or Sin City?
Auckland is in crisis and unchecked Chinese money and migration is turning it into a "supercity of sin", claims NZ First leader Winston Peters.Family Violence Coordination Gets Support
The Government is extending the funding for Family Violence Response Coordination (FVRC) says Social Development Minister Paula Bennett.
End Immigration Investment Madness
New Zealand first leader Winston Peters has called for an end to the immigration “madness” of allowing foreign property buyers to invest in New Zealand real estate to secure permanent residence here.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.Health
NZ First Speech: Auckland's Future - Super City Or Sin City?
Auckland is in crisis and unchecked Chinese money and migration is turning it into a "supercity of sin", claims NZ First leader Winston Peters.Waikato Hospital Pioneers New Procedure
Waikato Hospital cardiologist Dr Sanjeevan Pasupati and cardiothoracic surgeon Mr Adam El Gamel have successfully pioneered a technique to treat one of the most…
Bupa Gains Court Approval To Buy Dental Corp In Australia And New Zealand
Bupa Group, a London-based healthcare provider, gained court approval to buy Dental Corp, Australia and New Zealand’s largest dental group, for 244 million…
ACC Contacting Clients Over Possibile Interest Payments
ACC has begun contacting clients who may benefit from a recent Court of Appeal decision that clarified circumstances in which interest should be paid on…
Govt-Funded Homes For Intellectually Disabled Must Be Safe
The Ministry of Health needs to urgently review its processes for monitoring government-funded residential services for people with disabilities after fresh…
Industries
No Inquiry Into Solid Energy
A bid for an inquiry into Solid Energy’s financial woes has been turned down by the Auditor-General.
NZ First Speech: Auckland's Future - Super City Or Sin City?
Auckland is in crisis and unchecked Chinese money and migration is turning it into a "supercity of sin", claims NZ First leader Winston Peters.Wealthy Few Hold MRP Shares
Research by the Green Party shows the Government fell short in its bid to get mum and dad investors to buy shares in Mighty River Power.
US Retailers Weighing On Orange Roughy Prices With Sustainability Concerns, Sanford Says
Prices for orange roughy are at their lowest in 3-4 years, partly as a result of some US retailers boycotting the species because of concerns about the…
Bupa Gains Court Approval To Buy Dental Corp In Australia And New Zealand
Bupa Group, a London-based healthcare provider, gained court approval to buy Dental Corp, Australia and New Zealand’s largest dental group, for 244 million…
Energy
No Inquiry Into Solid Energy
A bid for an inquiry into Solid Energy’s financial woes has been turned down by the Auditor-General.
Wealthy Few Hold MRP Shares
Research by the Green Party shows the Government fell short in its bid to get mum and dad investors to buy shares in Mighty River Power.
Decision On Request To Inquire Into The Management, Governance, And Oversight Of Solid Energy
In late March, the Auditor-General was asked to carry out an inquiry into the management, governance, and oversight of Solid Energy Ltd. The Auditor-General does…
Govt Deep Sea Oil Block Offer Reckless
As Block Offer 2013 bidding begins today, the Green Party is calling the Government reckless and pledges to submit the Kiwi Bid – a bid to protect New Zealand…
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…
Law & Order
SFO Charges Seven People Over Mortgage Fraud
The Serious Fraud Office has charge seven people over a series of alleged mortgage frauds between July 2007 and December 2010.
Sir Robert Chambers - Statement From The Governor-General
Supreme Court Judge Robert Chambers, who died suddenly this week, has been given a posthumous knighthood, the Governor-General has announced.ACC Contacting Clients Over Possibile Interest Payments
ACC has begun contacting clients who may benefit from a recent Court of Appeal decision that clarified circumstances in which interest should be paid on…
Decision On Request To Inquire Into The Management, Governance, And Oversight Of Solid Energy
In late March, the Auditor-General was asked to carry out an inquiry into the management, governance, and oversight of Solid Energy Ltd. The Auditor-General does…
No Changes To Management Of Striped Marlin
Recreational fishers have had their fears of commercialisation of New Zealand’s striped marlin allayed. The Ministry for Primary Industries has announced there…
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
Waikato Hospital Pioneers New Procedure
Waikato Hospital cardiologist Dr Sanjeevan Pasupati and cardiothoracic surgeon Mr Adam El Gamel have successfully pioneered a technique to treat one of the most…
US Retailers Weighing On Orange Roughy Prices With Sustainability Concerns, Sanford Says
Prices for orange roughy are at their lowest in 3-4 years, partly as a result of some US retailers boycotting the species because of concerns about the…
NZ Dollar Faces More Downside As Improving US Economy Spurs Greenback Supporters
The New Zealand dollar will likely fall below 80 US cents next week as an improving US economy and growing speculation the Federal Reserve will start unwinding…
Bupa Gains Court Approval To Buy Dental Corp In Australia And New Zealand
Bupa Group, a London-based healthcare provider, gained court approval to buy Dental Corp, Australia and New Zealand’s largest dental group, for 244 million…
No Changes To Management Of Striped Marlin
Recreational fishers have had their fears of commercialisation of New Zealand’s striped marlin allayed. The Ministry for Primary Industries has announced there…
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.Planes, Trains & Automobiles
NZ First Speech: Auckland's Future - Super City Or Sin City?
Auckland is in crisis and unchecked Chinese money and migration is turning it into a "supercity of sin", claims NZ First leader Winston Peters.Causeway Upgrade Project Begins
Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee says the formal start of construction of the NZ Transport Agency’s Causeway Upgrade Project on Auckland’s Northwestern Motorway marks a significant milestone in completing the Western Ring Route Road of National Significance.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…
Politics
No Inquiry Into Solid Energy
A bid for an inquiry into Solid Energy’s financial woes has been turned down by the Auditor-General.
NZ First Speech: Auckland's Future - Super City Or Sin City?
Auckland is in crisis and unchecked Chinese money and migration is turning it into a "supercity of sin", claims NZ First leader Winston Peters.Wealthy Few Hold MRP Shares
Research by the Green Party shows the Government fell short in its bid to get mum and dad investors to buy shares in Mighty River Power.
Decision On Request To Inquire Into The Management, Governance, And Oversight Of Solid Energy
In late March, the Auditor-General was asked to carry out an inquiry into the management, governance, and oversight of Solid Energy Ltd. The Auditor-General does…
Groser To Attend Annual OECD Meeting
Trade Minister Tim Groser will represent New Zealand at the OECD’s annual Ministerial Council Meeting (MCM) and Forum in Paris from 27 to 30 May.
Business
NZ First Speech: Auckland's Future - Super City Or Sin City?
Auckland is in crisis and unchecked Chinese money and migration is turning it into a "supercity of sin", claims NZ First leader Winston Peters.Wealthy Few Hold MRP Shares
Research by the Green Party shows the Government fell short in its bid to get mum and dad investors to buy shares in Mighty River Power.
US Sharemarket: Friday Close
Investors began to worry what will happen when the Federal Reserve starts to taper off its asset purchasing program, causing the market to hit a speed bump.
European Sharemarket: Friday Close
European stocks have had their first weekly drop in more than four weeks.
SFO Charges Seven People Over Mortgage Fraud
The Serious Fraud Office has charge seven people over a series of alleged mortgage frauds between July 2007 and December 2010.
Education
Minister Welcomes Rotorua Education Initiative
Education Minister Hekia Parata and Rotorua MP Todd McClay have announced a major initiative aimed at improving the educational success of Rotorua’s children and…
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.Science
Waikato Hospital Pioneers New Procedure
Waikato Hospital cardiologist Dr Sanjeevan Pasupati and cardiothoracic surgeon Mr Adam El Gamel have successfully pioneered a technique to treat one of the most…
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.Weather
MetService News: A Cold Week To Come
A fleeting ridge of high pressure will bring a mostly dry start to the weekend. However, a low from the North Tasman Sea and an active front from the Southern…
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
Wealthy Few Hold MRP Shares
Research by the Green Party shows the Government fell short in its bid to get mum and dad investors to buy shares in Mighty River Power.
Farming Couple’s Passion For Conservation Sees Return Of Kiwi To Kaipara
Gill and Kevin Adshead may look like your average dry stock farming couple, but get them talking and you’ll discover a drive for environmental restoration that…
US Retailers Weighing On Orange Roughy Prices With Sustainability Concerns, Sanford Says
Prices for orange roughy are at their lowest in 3-4 years, partly as a result of some US retailers boycotting the species because of concerns about the…
No Changes To Management Of Striped Marlin
Recreational fishers have had their fears of commercialisation of New Zealand’s striped marlin allayed. The Ministry for Primary Industries has announced there…
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…
Portfolios
No Inquiry Into Solid Energy
A bid for an inquiry into Solid Energy’s financial woes has been turned down by the Auditor-General.
NZ First Speech: Auckland's Future - Super City Or Sin City?
Auckland is in crisis and unchecked Chinese money and migration is turning it into a "supercity of sin", claims NZ First leader Winston Peters.Wealthy Few Hold MRP Shares
Research by the Green Party shows the Government fell short in its bid to get mum and dad investors to buy shares in Mighty River Power.
Farming Couple’s Passion For Conservation Sees Return Of Kiwi To Kaipara
Gill and Kevin Adshead may look like your average dry stock farming couple, but get them talking and you’ll discover a drive for environmental restoration that…
Waikato Hospital Pioneers New Procedure
Waikato Hospital cardiologist Dr Sanjeevan Pasupati and cardiothoracic surgeon Mr Adam El Gamel have successfully pioneered a technique to treat one of the most…
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