News

Minister returns from successful trip to Chile

20 Jun 2013 News
New Zealand Government Hon Hekia Parata Minister of Education 20 June 2013 Media Statement Minister returns from successful trip to Chile Education Minister Hekia Parata says her trip to Chile highlighted the... more

Polar blast: Massive storm pounds New Zealand

20 Jun 2013 Environment
Some planes have been grounded and interisland ferries are staying in port, forcing travellers to hunker down as a massive storm pounds the country. Heavy snow has fallen in parts of the South Island, cutting off... more

Open data benefits public and economy

20 Jun 2013 News
New Zealand Government Hon Chris Tremain Minister of Internal Affairs 20 June 2013 Media Statement Open data benefits public and economy Internal Affairs Minister Chris Tremain says a second report i... more

New disaster management focus for Auckland

20 Jun 2013 News
University of Auckland New disaster management focus for AucklandMedia Release The University of Auckland 20th June 2013 New disaster management focus for Auckland Demand for a new breed of disaster mana... more

New IRD office shows Government’s commitment to Christchurch

20 Jun 2013 News
New Zealand Government Hon Todd McClayMinister of Revenue20 June 2013 Media Statement New Inland Revenue office shows Government’s commitment to Christchurch: McClayThe... more

What if becoming a teenage parent saved a life?

20 Jun 2013 News
University of Canterbury What if becoming a teenage parent saved a life? UC researchers asks June 20, 2013 New Zealanders have a tendency to lump people together in groups such as the poor and those on welfare... more

Research on Secondary School Teachers’ Sensitivity to Noise

20 Jun 2013 News
Oticon Foundation 19 June 2013 New Research Reveals Secondary School Teachers’ Sensitivity to Noise A University of Auckland Audiology Masters student has been recognised for new research into secondary... more

Growth continues despite drought

20 Jun 2013 News
New Zealand Government 20 June 2013   Growth continues despite drought Gross domestic product data for the March quarter shows the New Zealand economy continues to grow despite the impact of the nationwide... more

New Earthquake Commission board members

20 Jun 2013 News
New Zealand Government Hon Gerry BrownleeMinister for Canterbury Earthquake Recovery 20 June 2013 New Earthquake Commission board members Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee today... more

Times Higher Education 100 under 50 Ranking

20 Jun 2013 Education
The Times Higher Education Publication of the Second Annual Times Higher Education 100 under 50 Ranking - Australia emerges as the second strongest nation in the prestigious “horizon scanning”... more

South Canterbury DHB pledges support for patient safety

20 Jun 2013 Health
New Zealand Government Hon Jo Goodhew Associate Minister of Health 20 June 2013   Media Statement     South Canterbury DHB pledges support for national patient safety ... more

Minister marks World Refugee Day

20 Jun 2013 News
New Zealand Government Hon Michael Woodhouse Minister of Immigration 20 June 2013       Media Statement Minister marks World Refugee Day Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse has ... more

Weather worries: Residents urged to stay indoors

19 Jun 2013 Environment
Flights have been cancelled due to wild weather as the first snow of a polar blast set to hit the entire country fell in Southland this afternoon. Heavy snow and severe gales are anticipated in many regions over... more

Motorcycle Safety Advisory Council Chair appointed

19 Jun 2013 News
New Zealand Government Hon Judith Collins Minister for ACC 19 June 2013 Media Statement Motorcycle Safety Advisory Council Chair appointed ACC Minister Judith Collins has announced Mr Mark Gilbert as Chair of... more

Court of Appeal Judge appointed

19 Jun 2013 News
New Zealand Government Hon Christopher FinlaysonAttorney-General 19 June 2013 Media Statement Court of Appeal Judge appointed Justice Forrest Miller has been appointed a Judge of the Court of Appeal, Attorney... more

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News

Polar blast: Massive storm pounds New Zealand

20 Jun 2013 Environment
Some planes have been grounded and interisland ferries are staying in port, forcing travellers to hunker down as a massive storm... more

Times Higher Education 100 under 50 Ranking

20 Jun 2013 Education
The Times Higher Education Publication of the Second Annual Times Higher Education 100 under 50 Ranking - Australia emerges... more

Business

NZ seeks all-of-government banking proposals

20 Jun 2013 Business News
Article - BusinessDesk   NZ seeks all-of-government banking proposals in first contract shakeup since 2004 June 20... more

Solid Energy leaves Mataura briquette plant with GTL

20 Jun 2013 Business News
Article - BusinessDesk   Solid Energy leaves Mataura briquette plant operations with GTL Energy By Paul McBeth June 20 ... more

Living

Keep safe and be aware of the snow conditions

20 Jun 2013 Environment
NZSki As snow packs continue to deepen across New Zealand, NZSki Ltd is urging keen skiers and snowboarders to ‘keep... more

Outward Sound Recipients Round 2 2013

19 Jun 2013 Entertainment
NZ Music Commission Outward Sound Recipients Round 2 2013 Outward Sound is pleased to announce the 2nd round of grant recipients for... more

Property

Aussies snap up our homes

19 Jun 2013 Property
Call to ban foreign buyers or impose tax on top of property sale price. Australians are contributing to New Zealand's skyrocketing... more

Strong month for rural property sales

19 Jun 2013 Property
Rising confidence in New Zealand's agricultural sector is having a positive knock-on effect for the rural property market, says the... more

Migration

David Blaker: Auckland growth predictions exaggerated

18 Jun 2013 Migration
David Blaker says the predicted 'extra million' residents by 2030 is highly exaggerated. Debate over Auckland's future has presented... more

Moving to New Zealand?

18 Jun 2013 Migration
Here are some interesting facts. Moving to New Zealand means moving to a beautiful country with a wealth of opportunity. New... more

Travel

Air New Zealand Premium Economy cabin wins big at Skytrax Awards

19 Jun 2013 Travel & Tourism
Air New Zealand’s Premium Economy Class has taken top honours overnight at the prestigious 2013 Skytrax World... more

Sport

Five changes in All Blacks

20 Jun 2013 Rugby
Blues players flanker Steven Luatua and fullback Charles Piutau, and Crusaders flanker Matt Todd could make their All Blacks Test... more

Winter Games NZ - Audi quattro signs its name to the Games

20 Jun 2013 Sport
Winter Games NZ Audi quattro signs its name to the Games Audi New Zealand is proud to announce its naming rights sponsorship of the... more

Columns

Gordon Campbell: everyone's stake in surveillance reduction

14 Jun 2013 Opinion
Column - Gordon Campbell   Gordon Campbell on why everyone has a stake in surveillance reduction In a week dominated by... more

On location for World War Z movie starring Brad Pitt

12 Jun 2013 Column
Before I became Editor for NZNewsUK, I had the fantastic opportunity as the Location Coordinator for the Hollywood Blockbuster movie,... more

Kiwi Success

Hayley Westenra to sing lullaby for royal baby

16 Jun 2013 People
The composer who wrote music for the royal wedding has written a lullaby for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's baby, to be sung by... more

Gifted Kids celebrates Gifted Awareness Week

14 Jun 2013 People
Gifted Kids Gifted Kids CEO Deb Clark welcomes the opportunity to celebrate gifted children in New Zealand next week. Gifted ... more

Recruitment

Up to 100 NZ Post jobs to go

20 Jun 2013 Recruitment
New Zealand Post says it will axe 80 to 100 corporate roles at the state-owned company's Wellington and Auckland offices by... more

Construction sector set for expansion

19 Jun 2013 Recruitment
A variety of factors mean Auckland and Christchurch will be the hubs of economic growth over the next few years more