Waikato and Bay of Plenty roadworkers getting set to press go on summer programme
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency
The start of September sees the first shoots of the summer road renewals programme start to form, with road workers...
Government tightens belt and clamps down on spending on consultants and contractors
Source: New Zealand Government
In the face of a deteriorating global economy and tax revenue failing to meet Treasury’s forecasts, the Government is requiring public...
Taxation Reform Debate – Report Shows Need for Corporate Tax Reform in Fight Against...
Source: Better taxes for a Better Future
The devastating effect of excess corporate profits on inflation in Aotearoa – and a call for better taxes...
University Research – ‘Natural’ way to induce labour proves safe – UoA
Source: University of Auckland
Researchers who studied over 1000 women at ten maternity hospitals in New Zealand found bringing on labour using a specialised balloon...
Health Investigations – Waitaki District Health Service Limited, a doctor and two nurses breached...
Source: Health and Disability Commissioner Waitaki District Health Service Limited (WDHSL), a doctor and two nurses breached the Code of Health & Disability Services Consumer’s...
Health Investigations – Doctor breaches Code in care of woman with varicose veins 20HDC01268
Source: Health and Disability Commissioner
A doctor who specialises in vein treatment breached the Code of Health & Disability Services Consumer’s Rights (the Code) for failing...
Health Investigations – Failure to obtain informed consent for procedure during labour C21HDC01363
Source: Health and Disability Commissioner
Deputy Health and Disability Commissioner Rose Wall today released a report finding a registered midwife breached the Code of Health and...
Education News – New careers strategy supported by communities, careers workforce and government agencies
Source: Tertiary Education Commission
A great milestone was achieved today with the release of the National Career Systems Strategy.
The Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) is the lead...
Environment – Wellington study could improve worldwide access to coastal freshwater – NIWA
Source: NIWA
A new NIWA study in Wellington Harbour will help scientists find untapped drinking water around the world.
For the first time, NIWA used several techniques...
Things you need to know about Māori seats…
Source: Auckland Council
Auckland Council wants to know if you think Māori seats should be introduced onto the Governing Body of Auckland Council.To help you...
Night closures planned for State Highway 6, Whakatu Drive, Nelson
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency
Nelson residents and drivers are encouraged to plan ahead so they are not caught out by maintenance works on State...
Arrests made following aggravated robbery in Taupo
Source: New Zealand Police (National News)
Counties Manukau Police have arrested and charged four men following an attempted robbery at a store in Taupo.
On Wednesday...