Link found between childhood television watching and adulthood metabolic syndrome
Source: University of Otago
Research has shown children who watched a lot of television were more likely to have metabolic syndrome as an adult.A University...
Retail sales decline for the second quarter in a row – Stats NZ media...
Retail sales decline for the second quarter in a row – Media release
25 August 2022
The volume of total retail sales fell 2.3 percent in the...
Pike29 Memorial Track opening confirmed
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 25 October 2023
The new track has been created in partnership between DOC, Ngāti Waewae and the families of the 29 men...
Don’t get caught in a whirlwind
Source: New Zealand Police (National News)
With High winds today, Police are warning drivers travelling on Motorbikes or in vehicles with a high point of...
Air New Zealand proposes further wage cuts of $150 million – E tū
Source: Etu Union
Air New Zealand staff are dismayed and angered at the company’s announcement to cut a further $150 million from their wage bill.
On...
Total greenhouse gas emissions fall 1.8 percent in the December 2022 quarter – Stats...
Total greenhouse gas emissions fall 1.8 percent in the December 2022 quarter – Media release
20 July 2023
Seasonally adjusted greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions decreased 1.8 percent...
Economic activity falls 0.1 percent in the March 2023 quarter – Stats NZ media...
Economic activity falls 0.1 percent in the March 2023 quarter – Media release
15 June 2023
Gross domestic product (GDP) fell 0.1 percent in the March 2023...
Haast Pass, SH6, midday and 4.30 pm convoys today – light vehicles (cars, vans),...
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency
Light vehicles and campervans will be able to travel through Makarora on the Otago side of the Haast Pass again...
Household living costs increase 7.2 percent – Stats NZ media and information release: Household...
Household living costs increase 7.2 percent – Media release
27 July 2023
The cost of living for the average household increased by 7.2 percent in the 12...
Motorcyclist dies following crash, Christchurch
Source: New Zealand Police (National News)
Attributable to Superintendent Lane Todd, Canterbury Metro Area Commander:
A motorcyclist has died after a crash involving a car in...
Quick call from member of public sees Cambridge man arrested
Source: New Zealand Police (District News)
A Cambridge man seen driving erratically by a member of the public is due in court next month on...
Office of the Director of Mental Health and Addiction Services Regulatory Report 1 July...
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health
The Office of the Director of Mental Health and Addiction Services Regulatory Report 1 July 2021 to 30 June...
