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Update On Meat Consignment
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Commission Concerned New Family Carer Legislation Will Compromise Disability Rights
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Social Issues
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.
Commission Concerned New Family Carer Legislation Will Compromise Disability Rights
The Human Rights Commission is concerned that new legislation will make it more difficult for disabled people and their families to access their rights. The New…
Urgency For Budget Measures
The Government is trying to legislate rafts of Budget measures as Parliament continues to sit under urgency.
Bill Overturning Landmark Carers Case In Budget Rush
The Government is urgently legislating to prevent family caregivers of the sick and disabled from taking it to court again over their right to be paid,…
Countries Must Repeal Laws That Discriminate Against LGBT Individuals – UN Officials
Marking the International Day Against Homophobia, United Nations officials today issued a call on Governments worldwide to protect the rights of lesbian, gay,…
Health
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.
Urgency For Budget Measures
The Government is trying to legislate rafts of Budget measures as Parliament continues to sit under urgency.
Bill Overturning Landmark Carers Case In Budget Rush
The Government is urgently legislating to prevent family caregivers of the sick and disabled from taking it to court again over their right to be paid,…
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…
Vitamin C Does Not Alleviate Gout As Previously Thought
Latest research from the University of Otago, Christchurch, has shown vitamin C does not significantly lower uric acid levels in gout patients, despite previous studies touting its benefit.Industries
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.
Update On Meat Consignment
Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy and Food Safety Minister Nikki Kaye have this morning sought an update from the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) about…
Budget 2013: $2m For ‘New Zealand Story’ Project
Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce today announced $2 million in new funding to launch the New Zealand Story project – an initiative to help New Zealand…
Finance Minister Brushing Off Criticism Over Current Account Deficit
Finance Minister Bill English is brushing off criticism that his Budget doesn’t deal with the country’s growing current account deficit.
Commission Concerned New Family Carer Legislation Will Compromise Disability Rights
The Human Rights Commission is concerned that new legislation will make it more difficult for disabled people and their families to access their rights. The New…
Energy
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.
Urgency For Budget Measures
The Government is trying to legislate rafts of Budget measures as Parliament continues to sit under urgency.
Government To Extend Protest Ban
The National Government is using urgency to extend a controversial ban on protesting against deep sea drilling, says Labour’s Energy spokesperson Moana Mackey.
BUDGET 2013: Meridian Energy To Be Readied For Partial Sale
The Government confirmed in Budget 2013 that Meridian Energy will be the next State Owned Enterprise to be put up for partial sale.MRP Senior Managers In Line For $1.2M In Bonus Shares
Senior executives of newly listed, state-controlled MightyRiverPower are in line for shares in lieu of cash bonuses worth $1.2 million for the year to June 30,…
Law & Order
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.
Commission Concerned New Family Carer Legislation Will Compromise Disability Rights
The Human Rights Commission is concerned that new legislation will make it more difficult for disabled people and their families to access their rights. The New…
Bill Overturning Landmark Carers Case In Budget Rush
The Government is urgently legislating to prevent family caregivers of the sick and disabled from taking it to court again over their right to be paid,…
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…
Government To Extend Protest Ban
The National Government is using urgency to extend a controversial ban on protesting against deep sea drilling, says Labour’s Energy spokesperson Moana Mackey.
Maori & Pacific Island
BUDGET 2013: Key Hints At More Cheerful Budget
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Skellerup Finalises Christchurch Land Deal With Ngāi Tahu
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Meka Whaitiri, Chief Executive Officer for Ngāti Kahungunu confirmed today that she would be seeking selection for the Labour Party candidacy for the upcoming…
UC Researching Issues Facing More Than 600,000 NZ Asthma Sufferers
New Zealand has one of the highest asthma prevalence rates among developed countries, with about 130 New Zealanders die each year because of asthma attacks, say University of Canterbury researchers at the start of Asthma Awareness Week.Hone Heke’s Remains To Be Reburied
Ngapuhi leader David Rankin, a descendent of the nineteenth century warrior chief Hone Heke, has announced that Heke’s remains will be buried near Kaikohe next month.World
Government To Extend Protest Ban
The National Government is using urgency to extend a controversial ban on protesting against deep sea drilling, says Labour’s Energy spokesperson Moana Mackey.
Money Traders Before Meat Traders - Government
The Government has once again been caught with its pants down on trade with China, says Damien O’Connor, Labour spokesperson on primary industries.
BUDGET 2013: Rating Agencies Happy With NZ Fiscal Position After Budget
The major international rating agencies have given Finance Minister Bill English the all-clear in today’s budget, which sticks to reaching an operational surplus…
NZ Dollar Gains As Investors Take Advantage Of Weakness To Buy Ahead Of Budget
The New Zealand dollar strengthened against major currencies as investors take advantage of a dip in the kiwi to buy ahead of the government budget today.
NZ Houses Overvalued By 25%, Pressure Rising For Higher Interest Rates, IMF Says
New Zealand housing is already overvalued by about 25 percent and if it continues to rise may force the Reserve Bank to hike interest rates, according to the…
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
BUDGET 2013: An Extra $1.5b Allocated From Future Fund
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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.
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 Health Minister Jo Goodhew has announced.Politics
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.
Update On Meat Consignment
Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy and Food Safety Minister Nikki Kaye have this morning sought an update from the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) about…
Budget 2013: $2m For ‘New Zealand Story’ Project
Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce today announced $2 million in new funding to launch the New Zealand Story project – an initiative to help New Zealand…
Finance Minister Brushing Off Criticism Over Current Account Deficit
Finance Minister Bill English is brushing off criticism that his Budget doesn’t deal with the country’s growing current account deficit.
Commission Concerned New Family Carer Legislation Will Compromise Disability Rights
The Human Rights Commission is concerned that new legislation will make it more difficult for disabled people and their families to access their rights. The New…
Business
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.
Budget 2013: $2m For ‘New Zealand Story’ Project
Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce today announced $2 million in new funding to launch the New Zealand Story project – an initiative to help New Zealand…
Finance Minister Brushing Off Criticism Over Current Account Deficit
Finance Minister Bill English is brushing off criticism that his Budget doesn’t deal with the country’s growing current account deficit.
European Stocks: Friday Close
European stocks have made it to their highest level in almost five years, after reports that US consumer confidence has risen higher than predicted.
US Sharemarket: Friday Close
US stocks continued to rise for a fourth week as investors renewed focus on signs of economy improvement in the US.
Education
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…
NZQA And Universities New Zealand Form Joint Working Party On Academic Cheating Services
NZQA and Universities New Zealand have established a Joint Working Party on Academic Cheating Services following allegations of fraudulent activities and cheating…
Vitamin C Does Not Alleviate Gout As Previously Thought
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Mature and defaulting students will feel the heat as the Government gets tougher on student loans and allowances.
BUDGET 2013: More Intensive Support Through Welfare Reform
A further investment of $188.6 million for the next stage of welfare reform in Budge 2013 will ensure beneficiaries get more intensive support to move from welfare to work, says Social Development Minister Paula Bennett.Science
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…
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Mature and defaulting students will feel the heat as the Government gets tougher on student loans and allowances.
BUDGET 2013: Loss-Making Start Ups To Get R&D Tax Deduction Boost
Loss-making start-up companies which invest heavily in research and development will be targeted for tax breaks under a scheme announcing a range of small…
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
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.
Urgency For Budget Measures
The Government is trying to legislate rafts of Budget measures as Parliament continues to sit under urgency.
Budget Bill Leaves Auckand Housing Accord In Peril
Auckland's housing accord with the Government is already unravelling after the city's leadership took objection to Budget legislation rushed into the House last…
Bill Overturning Landmark Carers Case In Budget Rush
The Government is urgently legislating to prevent family caregivers of the sick and disabled from taking it to court again over their right to be paid,…
NZQA And Universities New Zealand Form Joint Working Party On Academic Cheating Services
NZQA and Universities New Zealand have established a Joint Working Party on Academic Cheating Services following allegations of fraudulent activities and cheating…
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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.
Update On Meat Consignment
Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy and Food Safety Minister Nikki Kaye have this morning sought an update from the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) about…
Budget 2013: $2m For ‘New Zealand Story’ Project
Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce today announced $2 million in new funding to launch the New Zealand Story project – an initiative to help New Zealand…
Finance Minister Brushing Off Criticism Over Current Account Deficit
Finance Minister Bill English is brushing off criticism that his Budget doesn’t deal with the country’s growing current account deficit.
Commission Concerned New Family Carer Legislation Will Compromise Disability Rights
The Human Rights Commission is concerned that new legislation will make it more difficult for disabled people and their families to access their rights. The New…
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