Новости за 18.02.2024

Asian Events Trust organised a triumphant return for Wellington’s Lunar New Year Festival after a two-year hiatus. The festival, held on 18 February at the waterfront, captivated a record-breaking crowd of enthusiastic attendees who revelled in the ...

Better understanding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the people of Te Tai Tokerau, and the role communities played in the pandemic response, will be the focus of a visit to the region this week, says COVID-19 Inquiry Chair Professor Tony Blakely. ...

Hundreds of junior Surf Life Saving New Zealand members will soon be descending on Tauranga for the biggest junior lifesaving carnival in the country. Oceans: Festival of Junior Lifesaving provides members with the opportunity to compete, push their ...

Companion Animals New Zealand (CANZ) is thrilled to be hosting its upcoming March conference, “Companion Animals in a Changing World”, set to address critical issues impacting companion animals and bring together passionate advocates for animal ...

A section of the Northern Motorway is being reopened following an earlier incident where there were concerns for a person’s wellbeing. Police were notified of the incident at the Sunset Road overbridge on State Highway 1 at around 8.35am. One person ...

Workers prioritise equity / flexibility as progression takes a back seat While most workers consider themselves ambitious, more than half (61%) say they’re not focused on career progression Kiwis also continue to prioritise flexibility, with half (50%) ...

In a major coup, Warbirds Over Wanaka International Airshow has secured one of the world’s most iconic WWII fighter-bomber aircraft for its Easter 2024 airshow. The ex-RNZAF de Havilland DH98 Mosquito NZ2308 is weeks away from the end of a fifteen-year ...

Students are returning to classes amid a massive crisis of world capitalism. Many recognise that this system offers nothing but environmental destruction, war, fascism, social crisis and mass illness. We have reached a turning point in history. It is ...

Waikari Valley Five helicopters and around 50 firefighters are continuing to work to bring the vegetation fire in Waikari Valley in North Canterbury under control this morning. The fast-moving fire started around 8pm on Sunday, with evacuations ...

<img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2402/930bbf61e8835494aebb.jpeg" width="509" height="720"> Ever been to an improv comedy show and thought, “…this just isn’t crazy enough for me.” Well 100 Things ...

From tiny model boats, perfect in every detail through to a steam tug that helped build the Auckland Harbour Bridge, to our most famous race yachts: more than 160 boats will on display at the Jellicoe Harbour in Auckland’s Viaduct from 1-3 March ...

Auckland Airport’s work to cut carbon emissions has been recognised with a Level 4 Airport Carbon Accreditation from Airports Council International (ACI), putting it among the world’s leading airports in terms of sustainability. Of the 555 airports ...

Liam Sceats put his name on New Zealand motorsport’s most important trophy with a dominant win in the 68th New Zealand Grand Prix this afternoon, ending his 2024 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Championship campaign in fine style. <img ...

The proposed introduction of mass speed cameras is an attempt to replace police with technology, says the car review website dogandlemon.com . Editor Clive Matthew-Wilson, who is an outspoken road safety campaigner, says a high police presence is essential ...

Australia and New Zealand’s most celebrated designer hotel collection, QT Hotels & Resorts, part of EVT, continues to go from strength to strength with new leadership appointments. The award-winning hotel collection continues to welcome ...

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A guest post by Kiwhig: A common “progressive” put-down of ordinary people in this country is to scold us for being confident and not self-effacing in situations involving non-white people. “Check your privilege” is the sharp reproof, followed by a moralizing criticism of the relevant aspect of our normal way of life.  Jacinda Ardern said […]

News from Greater Wellington Regional Council An update on new, purpose-built toilets for bus drivers will be presented to the council’s Transport Committee on Thursday. By June 2024, the facilities will be installed at seven stops across Wellington: Stop 4128 at the Mairangi terminus, Stop 5128 at the Wilton terminus, Stop 4947 at the Highbury […]

Press Release – Sweetshop and Green Sweetshop & Green is proud to announce its recent triumph at the Festival International du Film Ocanien (FIFO) where two of its projects took home major awards. Sharlene George, Managing Director of Sweetshop & Green, has just … Sweetshop & Green is proud to announce its recent triumph at […]

Loosely based on a tabloid headline, Todd Haynes has directed another intriguing and mysterious portrayal of an enigmatic and contradictory female who was jailed as a sex offender for her underage affair with a young high school student more than ...

Firefighters have eliminated half of the hotspots on the Port Hills that were located by thermal imaging last night and early this morning. Fire and Emergency Incident Controller Steve Kennedy said the dayshift had put in a big effort to cool 28 out ...

Police can advise one person has died after a glider crashed at Lake Station airstrip, Howard earlier today. The aircraft crashed on the runway and the occupant sadly passed away at the scene. Police extend their condolences to their family at this difficult ...

Bryce Aron took his first win in the 2024 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Championship, but the big story was British-based Polish star Roman Bilinski’s drive to third place and the championship title. After a challenging Saturday when ...

Tom Bewley took victory after a remarkable drive. Picture Bruce Jenkins. A remarkable drive by Tom Bewley saw him take victory in the second race of the weekend at the Highlands Motorsport Park. In the process he made a clear statement to the rest of ...

Three lucky Lotto players from Northland, Wellington and Invercargill will be having a blast after each winning $333,333 with Lotto First Division in tonight’s live Lotto draw. The winning tickets were sold on MyLotto to players from Kaipara, Wellington ...