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
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
Travelers Down Under Have More Freedom to Explore the South Pacific with the Air New Zealand Explorer Pass
18 Jun 2013 Travel & Tourism
This month
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
