No support for coup or invasion of Venezuela
Source: Global Peace and Justice Auckland No support for coup or invasion of Venezuela January 25, 2019 Leave a comment Open Letter by Over 70 Scholars and Experts Condemns US-Backed Coup Attempt in Venezuela “The U.S. and its allies must cease encouraging violence by pushing for violent, extralegal regime change.” “For the sake of the Venezuelan […]
Read More →Helicopter crash, Tokoroa – correction
Source: New Zealand Police A previous release stated State Highway 1 was closed due to a helicopter crash near Atiamuri. The road is not closed, however traffic management may be in place while emergency services work at the scene, which is off the road. We apologise for any confusion caused. One person has been transported […]
Read More →Waiwhetu catchment to benefit from flood warning pilot project
Source: Greater Wellington Regional Council Posted on 25 January 2019 by Communication is key when flooding is imminent, and four American students are in Lower Hutt working on the vital task of ensuring timely flood warnings get through to affected communities, focusing on neighbourhoods around the Waiwhetu Stream. The students, from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in […]
Read More →Helicopter crash, Tokoroa
Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are responding to State Highway 1 near Maroa Road, near Atiamuri, where a helicopter has crashed after hitting power lines. Police were called about 1.50pm. Initial indications are no one is injured. The road is closed and motorists are asked to avoid the area. ENDS Issued by Police Media […]
Read More →Police launch new online reporting system
Source: New Zealand Police Police has released an online tool to enable the public to report lost property and intentional property damage on Police’s website (www.police.govt.nz). “Online reporting is part of a drive by Police to bring real change to the way we deliver our services to the public. We want people to be able […]
Read More →Police enquiries progressing in Sandringham homicide investigation (+ advisory)
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Inspector Aaron Pascoe, Auckland City CIB: Police investigating the death of Sandringham resident Shannon Shelby Baker believe two previous incidents at his address may be connected to his violent death. Mr Baker, 55, was located deceased inside his home on Calgary St on Tuesday 11 December, 2018. Mr […]
Read More →Body of missing Waiau man believed to be found
Source: New Zealand Police Police have found a body which is believed to be that of missing man Kenneth Kidd. The 94-year-old, of Waiau, was reported missing yesterday. His body was found at Waiau River, near Lower Flat Road, Waiau, late last night. It is believed Kenneth was fishing at the river. Police extend their […]
Read More →Have you seen Kenneth Kidd?
Source: New Zealand Police Police are asking for the public’s help finding Kenneth Kidd, 94, who has been reported missing. A friend of Kenneth spotted his car this morning by the Waiau River, near Lower Flat Road, Waiau, however Kenneth was not able to be found nearby. It is believed Kenneth may have been fishing […]
Read More →Govt’s ‘fair pay’ agenda is unionisation by stealth
Source: National Party The recommendations of Iain Lees-Galloway’s Fair Pay Agreement Working Group show the Government’s industrial relations agenda amounts to compulsory unionism by stealth, National’s Workplace Relations and Safety spokesperson Scott Simpson says. “Businesses and workers should be frightened. The recommendations from the working group are as radical as we originally feared – backward, […]
Read More →Where’s Westland Milk loan as bidders circle?
Source: National Party Reports that Westland Milk is talking to well-financed potential bidders for the company raise serious questions about the $9.9 million soft loan from Shane Jones’ Regional Slush Fund, National’s Economic and Regional Development spokesperson Paul Goldsmith says. “The confidential talks reportedly include Canadian dairy giant Saputo, which rivals Fonterra in scale and […]
Read More →Short film Oscar nominees 2019
Source: Show Me Shorts Film Festival Which short films will shine at the Oscars this year? The Academy Award nominations are out and I bet most of you are thinking – I’ve never heard of these shorts! Plenty of them are online and available to watch at the links below. I’ve checked them out, and […]
Read More →4pm, Sun, Feb 3; Cuba in today’s world. Hear the Cuban ambassador
Source: Global Peace and Justice Auckland 4pm, Sun, Feb 3; Cuba in today’s world. Hear the Cuban ambassador January 24, 2019 Leave a comment Cuba in today’s world Cuba celebrates 60 years of the Revolution · US economic embargo continues · Cubans discuss new constitution Cuban flags fly outside the US embassy in Havana Hear the […]
Read More →New Zealand Superannuation or Veteran’s Pension now easier to get in Pacific countries
Source: Ministry of Social Development 24 January 2019. More people who have lived, or still live, in the Cook Islands, Niue and Tokelau can now get New Zealand Superannuation or Veteran’s pension, from 21 January 2019. New Zealand has a special relationship with the Cook Islands, Niue and Tokelau. They’re part of the Realm of […]
Read More →Iran’s ‘year of shame’: More than 7,000 arrested in chilling crackdown on dissent during 2018
Source: Amnesty International NZThe Iranian authorities carried out a shameless campaign of repression during 2018, crushing protests and arresting thousands in a wide-scale crackdown on dissent, said Amnesty International, a year after a wave of protests against poverty, corruption and authoritarianism erupted across the country. The organisation has today revealed staggering new figures showing the […]
Read More →UPDATE: Waitomo crash – road open
Source: New Zealand Police UPDATE: Waitomo crash – road open Thursday, 24 January 2019 – 1:16pm Waikato State Highway 4 at Te Mapara has been reopened following a serious crash this morning. Police would like to thank members of the public for their patience. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre MIL OSI
Read More →‘Wellbeing’ budget masks economic policy vacuum
Source: National Party The Government is going all out to hype its well-being budget but New Zealanders will rightly wonder if it will differ in substance from previous budgets or just be a fluffy PR exercise masking the lack of an economic plan, National’s Finance spokesperson Amy Adams says. “Despite a lot of talk by […]
Read More →Man arrested after spate of burglaries at Auckland gyms
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Steve Salton, Waitemata Police Police have arrested a man following a spate of burglaries and thefts from 24-hour gyms in Auckland. The man is allegedly linked to more than 24 burglaries at gyms in various locations in the Auckland and Waitemata districts, from Royal […]
Read More →Taranaki school students share ideas for making their road safer
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Taranaki school students have provided some valuable insights into safety issues on their road and what they think could be done to improve it. The NZ Transport Agency is looking at ways to make the stretch of SH3 between New Plymouth and Hawera safer. Following community drop-in sessions to canvas […]
Read More →Taxpayers’ Union recognises rightful Venezuelan leader
Source: Taxpayers Union Taxpayers’ Union recognises rightful Venezuelan leader 24 JANUARY 2019FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union stands in solidarity with the Venezuelan people today as they courageously protest an authoritarian, socialist government. Taxpayers’ Union spokesman Louis Houlbrooke says, “For too long, Venezuelans have suffered in hunger and poverty due to the leftist policies […]
Read More →Police charge man over Takapuna Beach incident
Source: New Zealand Police Police investigating an alleged incident involving a vehicle at Takapuna Beach on 13 January have arrested a 26-year-old British national. He has been charged with assault with a weapon and reckless driving. The man is due to appear in the Auckland District Court today. As this matter is now before the […]
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