Politics – Private info of New Zealanders will be breached by latest Government cuts
Source: PSA
The PSA is warning the Government that the sensitive information of New Zealanders held by various agencies will fall into the wrong hands if...
May Day: The biggest threat to NZ workers in 2024 is our Government –...
Source: First Union
Thousands of workers attended public events in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch today to celebrate International Workers’ Day (May Day), but union representatives are...
Health – Poor uptake makes mockery of Health Star Ratings system – HCA
Source: Health Coalition Aotearoa
The failed voluntary Health Star Rating (HSR) system must urgently be made mandatory to ensure New Zealanders can make easy, healthy choices...
Tech – Holidaymakers being charged up to 127% more through Australian websites
Source: NordVPN
Australians are being charged thousands of pounds more for hotel stays and car hire that overseas customers, reveals research by cybersecurity company NordVPN
Consumers...
Trade – European Free Trade Agreement a game-changer for Canterbury
Source: Business Canterbury
Business Canterbury (formerly the Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce) welcomes today’s commencement of the New Zealand-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The agreement,...
Animal Welfare – NZVA joins international experts raising awareness about the impact of extreme...
Source: NZ Veterinary Association
Dog owners are being encouraged to think carefully before choosing a pet with extreme conformations – protruding eyes, deep skin folds, and...
Up to 60-minute delays north of the Rangitata River at Ealing, on Friday 3...
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency
People using SH1 north of the Rangitata River at Ealing, in Ashburton District, will face 40-60 minute delays this Friday,...
Public submissions open on Te Pire mō Ō-Rākau, Te Pae o Maumahara/Ō-Rākau Remembrance Bill
Source: New Zealand Parliament
This bill would give effect to provisions of te Whakaaetanga Whakataunga mō Ō-Rākau, te Pae o Maumahara/the Deed of Agreement relating...
Dirtbikes seized after search warrants in Huntly
Source: New Zealand Police (National News)
Waikato Police have seized a number of dirt bikes following a series of warrants in the Huntly area today.
Waikato...
Tokoroa Police make arrest after aggravated robbery
Source: New Zealand Police (National News)
Attributable to Detective Sergeant Neale Saunders:
Tokoroa Police have arrested a local youth following the aggravated robbery of a Four...
Unemployment data shows need for the Government to act now
Source: Council of Trade Unions – CTU
NZCTU Economist Craig Renney said new data released by Statistics New Zealand shows the need for Government to...
Dunedin detour for major culvert replacement, SH1 Braeside
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency
Dunedin’s Southern Motorway (SH1) northbound drivers will face a detour between East Taieri and Kinmont Park (Mosgiel interchange) from Monday...