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.
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NZ Trade Surplus Misses Expectations Amid Flood Of Imported Petroleum
New Zealand’s trade surplus in April was smaller than expected as a rise in petroleum imports more than offset increasing meat exports after farmer culled their…
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.
Answers Needed On High Commissioner’s Residence
New Zealand taxpayers should be told why they are having to fork out $7500 a week to pay for alternative premises for the High Commissioner in London while the…
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…
Social Issues
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.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.
Health
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…
Health Insurance Numbers Down 0.5 Percent
The first three months of 2013 saw a reduction of half a percent in the number of New Zealanders with health insurance cover, according to figures released by the Health Funds Association.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.Industries
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.
NZ Trade Surplus Misses Expectations Amid Flood Of Imported Petroleum
New Zealand’s trade surplus in April was smaller than expected as a rise in petroleum imports more than offset increasing meat exports after farmer culled their…
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.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…
The Chinese Spending Spree: The Value Of Chinese M&A Deals Into Mature Markets Soars To A Record High
Over the past five years, the value of Chinese mergers & acquisitions deals overseas has increased from NZ$12.6 billion in 2008 to a record high of NZ$79.9 billion in 2012, according to announced data and PwC analysis.Energy
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.
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…
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.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.
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.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
Answers Needed On High Commissioner’s Residence
New Zealand taxpayers should be told why they are having to fork out $7500 a week to pay for alternative premises for the High Commissioner in London while the…
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…
Remarks Of President Barack Obama
In a long speech at the National Defence University, US President Barack Obama said changing threats require changes to the United States counterterrorism policies and defended the use of unmanned drones.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.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
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…
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…
Politics
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.
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.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…
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…
Answers Needed On High Commissioner’s Residence
New Zealand taxpayers should be told why they are having to fork out $7500 a week to pay for alternative premises for the High Commissioner in London while the…
Business
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.
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.
NZ Trade Surplus Misses Expectations Amid Flood Of Imported Petroleum
New Zealand’s trade surplus in April was smaller than expected as a rise in petroleum imports more than offset increasing meat exports after farmer culled their…
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…
The Chinese Spending Spree: The Value Of Chinese M&A Deals Into Mature Markets Soars To A Record High
Over the past five years, the value of Chinese mergers & acquisitions deals overseas has increased from NZ$12.6 billion in 2008 to a record high of NZ$79.9 billion in 2012, according to announced data and PwC analysis.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
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
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.
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…
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…
The Chinese Spending Spree: The Value Of Chinese M&A Deals Into Mature Markets Soars To A Record High
Over the past five years, the value of Chinese mergers & acquisitions deals overseas has increased from NZ$12.6 billion in 2008 to a record high of NZ$79.9 billion in 2012, according to announced data and PwC analysis.Remarks Of President Barack Obama
In a long speech at the National Defence University, US President Barack Obama said changing threats require changes to the United States counterterrorism policies and defended the use of unmanned drones.Portfolios
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.
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.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…
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…
Answers Needed On High Commissioner’s Residence
New Zealand taxpayers should be told why they are having to fork out $7500 a week to pay for alternative premises for the High Commissioner in London while the…
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