Новости за 04.03.2024

Munich/Los Angeles. The BMW Group presents a fusion of art and innovation at the Frieze Los Angeles art fair in the form of the BMW i5 Flow NOSTOKANA. The one- of-a-kind vehicle combines colour-change technology developed by BMW with the artistic language ...

Operations were disrupted for a third of large businesses impacted by cyber-attacks Independent research released by Kordia today shows just how detrimental cyber-attacks are on some of New Zealand’s largest businesses. Of the surveyed ...

Thousands of New Zealanders are reported to be leaving the country each year for the supposed greener pastures in Australia. More favourable employment conditions and salaries are believed to be a driving force. According to 9News , Australians ...

The vagus nerve is an important part of our nervous system and is responsible for our internal organ functions like heart rate, digestion, and respiration. The nerve runs from the lower part of the brain through the neck and stomach. Scientists are ...

Responding to the discharge without conviction and permanent name suppression of a man who punched a 71-year-old woman in the head at a protest last year, ACT MP Laura Trask says: “Today’s discharge without conviction is a tragedy for women. ...

A large majority of New Zealanders still appreciate credit card reward schemes, even after a major devaluation by banks, according to a new survey. Prompted by the introduction of a cap on credit card transaction fees in November 2022, most banks ...

Therapists in schools will receive a significant pay increase of up to 34% after therapists covered by the pay equity claim voted to accept the proposed settlement. The claim, raised by NZEI Te Riu Roa in November 2020, recognises the historical ...

George Beamish set the seal on a dazzling performance by the New Zealand team at the 2024 World Athletics Indoor Championships in Glasgow by racing to a stunning gold medal success in the men’s 1500m courtesy of a devastating final lap kick. ...

SIT* has great news about the Zero Fees Scheme; their distance learning faculty, SIT2LRN, will be able to offer the SIT Zero Fees Scheme to SIT2LRN ākonga (students), subject to terms and conditions**, from intake 2 onwards – starting in March 2024. ...

The Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA) is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2024 RCPA Media Awards, recognising excellence in journalism relating to pathology. The 2024 winners were decided during the RCPA’s annual Pathology ...

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Chris Bishop has released a paper on Housing he took to Cabinet. Some key extracts: Looks like a great work programme. No tag for this post.

Press Release – Oceania Football Confederation The draws for the OFC U-16 Mens Championship 2024 and OFC U-16 Mens Championship 2024 – Qualifying have been held at the OFC Home of Football Te Kahu o Kiwa in Auckland. Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, American Samoa and Tonga will compete … The draws for the OFC […]

Press Release – Oratia Books Back in an attractive paperback edition is the award-winning book that helped launch Darryn Joseph as a leading author and promoter of childrens literature. Darryn had penned a score of readers for Mori immersion education, before Whakarongo ki … Back in an attractive paperback edition is the award-winning book that […]

Press Release – Wellington City Council The Wellington City Council has proudly supported the rainbow community and various iterations of the Pride Festival and Parade for decades through funding, hosting activities, logistical support, venue subsidies and promotion – and this year is no different. This year the Pride Festival has received funding through Council Arts […]

News from Justice for Palestone Against the horrific backdrop of over 30,000 Palestinian deaths since Israel’s war on Gaza began, the humanitarian situation in Gaza has become increasingly desperate with reports of Israeli forces attacking aid convoys and killing dozens of people seeking aid, and at least 16 children having died of malnutrition. New Zealanders […]

Press Release – Auckland Unlimited Tmaki Makaurau is set to come alive this week to celebrate the magic of Pacific culture, language, identity, and community with the return of The Auckland Pasifika Festival. Bringing together a rich tapestry of live performances from 1000 performers, … Tāmaki Makaurau is set to come alive this week to […]

An outrageous decision. A case could be made if generous for the discharge without conviction, but to grant name suppression is disgusting. Heh, very clever. You can donate to an appeal against this sentence here. No tag for this post.

The young man who assaulted an elderly woman at the Posie Parker event in Albert Park last year has been discharged without conviction, with permanent name suppression granted. This is not justice. The Courts should not silence Kiwis’ from speaking ...

There are now more opportunities for sport as two exciting projects come to a successful completion. The Shotover Country cricket wickets and Queenstown Events Centre’s outdoor basketball hoop are now finished for the district to enjoy. Queenstown Lakes ...

Communities in Vanuatu are still recovering from the devastating impacts of damaging twin cyclones that hit in early March 2023, while also preparing themselves to face future climate-crisis fuelled disasters with the support of Save the Children. Category ...

The EMA today welcomed the release of the Government’s draft Policy Statement on land transport. EMA Head of Advocacy Alan McDonald says a well-maintained and efficient roading network is essential to helping drive our economic recovery. "Businesses ...

The government has announced and new set of taxes for motorists to pay for damage caused by the road transport industry! Car registration will rise by $50 and fuel tax will increase in the government’s next term. There is no announcement that ...

An Australian posting of the famous ‘Scottish Granny’ reading of I Need a New Bum! late last year renewed the viral sensation of this New Zealand-published series — with close to 9 million views worldwide! My Dad’s Runaway Bum extends this ...