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Grant Duncan writes: I too have questioned the boot camps (on grounds of a lack of evidence of effectiveness) and queried the possible reduction of the school lunches programme. But Prof Kidman let herself down, as an academic, by resorting to an ad hominemattack. Accusing the present government (the elected representatives) of hating children and asking […]

Easter often involves indulging in delectable delights like chocolate bunnies and eggs, and maybe even the uneaten half of that hot cross bun. Be wary though, as while these treats tickle our taste buds, they can spell disaster for our pets. As Easter ...

Today, Air New Zealand has launched a global open invitation to innovators and startups to supply the airline with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), which currently makes up less than 1% of the global jet fuel supply. It is the first time any airline has ...

Responding to amendments to the District Plan which will see increased height limits for buildings in suburbs surrounding the Wellington CBD, Taxpayers’ Union Policy and Public Affairs Manager, James Ross, said: “Even more so than the rest of the ...

A new collaboration between industry and Government marks the first step towards a circular economy for soft plastic packaging in New Zealand. Technology developer Licella, cardboard packaging and paper recycler Oji Fibre Solutions, on-farm plastic ...

HelloFresh SE (“HelloFresh”), global integrated food solutions group and New Zealand’s leading meal kit service, has today released research in partnership with Kantar, revealing that a quarter (25.2%) of Kiwis surveyed waste food at least ...

Motorists are advised to expect delays southbound on the Wellington Urban Motorway this morning. Three cars collided in a nose-to-tail crash at around 6.40am, near where State Highway 1 and State Highway 2 merge. There are no reports of serious ...

ASB’s Regional Economic Scoreboard shows Auckland coping best, amid economic slowdown Auckland has led the Scoreboard for the second consecutive quarter. This quarter’s Scoreboard ‘winners’ are those coping better than others rather than producing ...

Westpac McDermott Miller Consumer Confidence, March quarter 2024

Hon Chris Penk Minister for Building and Construction The coalition Government is taking steps to reduce delays and speed up the building consent system by requiring councils to submit data for building consent and code compliance certificates every ...

New Zealand Fashion Week has today announced global leader in the hair-styling industry, Shark Beauty as its Presenting Partner. New Zealand Fashion Week Presented by Shark Beauty returns to Auckland’s Viaduct Events Centre from 20-24 August 2024, playing ...

Mayor Nadine Taylor says KiwiRail’s decision to re-instate the level crossing and reopen Dublin Street in Picton is welcome news. “The Waitohi Picton community who have been and continue to be disrupted by the iReX project works will be pleased ...

Sky News reports: The fact-checking director who oversees Mark Zuckerberg’s misinformation program on Facebook has been caught in secret emails colluding with a now disgraced operation which suppressed journalism during Australia’s Voice referendum. … RMIT FactLab was suspended from fact checking on Facebook after a Sky News Australia investigation in Augustfound the operation was filled with […]

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Police are responding to a serious crash in Kaipara Flats, near Warkworth this morning. The crash involving a vehicle and motorcycle was reported just before 6am on Kaipara Flats Road. The motorcyclist has been transported to hospital in a critical condition. ...

UN humanitarians reiterated their resolve on Tuesday to help the people of Gaza, where increasing numbers of children are on “the brink of death” from acute hunger, caused by five months of intense Israeli bombardment and constant aid access denials. ...

The ITUC welcomes two, new historic EU directives on platform work and corporate sustainability and due diligence. Although they do not fully meet the needs of working people, they are a step in the right direction. The directive on platform work introduces ...

GENEVA (19 March 2024) - The UN Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture (SPT) has concluded its second visit to Gabon and expressed its deep concern over the lack of measures to address prison overcrowding and impunity for perpetrators of torture ...

GENEVA (19 March 2024) – UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk on Tuesday deplored the accelerated consideration and adoption of a national security bill in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China, despite detailed, serious ...

On March 24, 2024 , the people of Senegal will head to the polls to vote in the country’s presidential election — and accessible internet is fundamental. Through an open letter , Access Now and 49 human rights organizations from across the globe ...

"It’s vital that a precedent is set to protect New Zealanders from greenwashing, and to support businesses who are carefully considering the claims they are making through their marketing"

Business leaders are calling on all political parties to work closely with businesses and find lasting solutions to key challenges, out to the year 2050. BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope says there is a growing desire "for New Zealand to be more ...

Events and discussions with the Special Rapporteur Mr Calí Tzay will focus on the state of Indigenous rights in Aotearoa, & the foundational role of te Tiriti o Waitangi in the country’s constitution.

Two hugely popular entertainment shows that earned a special place in the hearts of all New Zealanders, HŌMAI TE PAKIPAKI and CODE make their return across two nights, as Whakaata Māori counts down to the 20th anniversary of its first broadcast in ...

Brylee Flutey, GM Destination at Te Puna Umanga Venture Taranaki expresses excitement about hosting the world premiere of The Mountain in Taranaki. "We’re thrilled to have supported The Mountain, and to be hosting the world premiere under the watchful ...