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Vai alla Scheda Paese »People do not decide to become extraordinary. They decide to accomplish extraordinary things.
— Edmund Hillary
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Bay of Plenty collective forms to strengthen biosecurity fight
The threat of losing Mauao's iconic pohutukawa to a foreign virus has prompted the coming together of 19 Tauranga-based organisations in what is believed to be a New Zealand first.The newly-formed Tauranga Moana Biosecurity Capital...
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New Zealand First leader Winston Peters reviews the past year in Government
The New Zealand First caucus will be heading to the party's annual convention and AGM in Tauranga this weekend in a jubilant mood.The party has a lot to celebrate – almost a year of being a partner of the (not Labour-led) coalition...
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MFAT denies clearing a New Zealand-made plane for landing in North Korea
The foreign ministry has denied providing advice which landed a New Zealand-made plane in North Korea.
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Wellington's CentrePort returns to profit, but future of key building still uncertain
CentrePort, the council-owned Wellington port company has returned to profit, boosted by a rise in trading and earthquake insurance payments.
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Half Moon Bay bus interchange opens
Changing between a ferry and bus at Half Moon Bay is now simpler, easier and protected from the weather. Auckland Transport in partnership with the Howick Local Board and the NZ Transport Agency has opened the new Half Moon Bay bus interchange today following a dawn Karakia. Buses will start ...
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Alison Mau: Why is buck stopping with Kathryn Beck on culture change at legal firms?
OPINION: Of all the people who might have been chosen to lead a crusade against disgusting, entitled, sexist behaviour and attitudes in the New Zealand legal profession, I would not have put the house - or even a dollar - on it being Kathryn Beck.
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Living a wonderful life with dementia
Twenty two years ago Howick local Jeff Attwood had a thriving business as an electronic engineer. He was fit and active and had just purchased his first Morris Minor car with big plans to restore and take it on a road trip around New Zealand. But life had other plans ...
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Wellington-Melbourne-Singapore on the Airline of the Year
Wellington-Melbourne-Singapore - it's a great trip, and even better if you can manage to go business class.
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Living a wonderful life with dementia
Twenty two years ago Howick local Jeff Attwood had a thriving business as an electronic engineer. He was fit and active and had just purchased his first Morris Minor car with big plans to restore and take it on a road trip around New Zealand. But life had other plans ...
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NZ lags behind on microplastic research, but scientists hopes $12.5m boost could help
Foreign research shows there's an abundance of microplastics in drinking water and the fish people eat, but little has been done on its impact in a New Zealand context - something scientists want to address.
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Dave Armstrong: It could be a long time in the cold for Wellington council's bus culprits
OPINION: I'm quietly going about my business on a Sunday and someone approaches me. "I've just driven in from Plimmerton and seen seven 'Not in Service' buses on the way. Where are they all going?" Good question.
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New Zealand embassy in Sweden set for a 'barnstorming' opening as Winston Peters gets his way, again
New Zealand is planting a flag in Sweden for the second time in November, and Foreign Minister Winston Peters is promising a "barnstorming" opening to mark the occasion.
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Wellington commuter told not to use public transport if she wants to be on time
A woman who missed a business meeting because her train was late says she was told by a Transdev representative she should not use public transport if she wanted to be on time.
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Paul Young wins by-election
Paul Young has won the Howick By-election to become Auckland Council’s first Asian councillor. He came to New Zealand around 30 years ago and settled in Howick where he and his wife Rosana raised two children while he established a marketing, concert promotion and photographic business in Somerville. Some 26.4 ...
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Mislabelled eggs can easily lead to cracks in consumer confidence
OPINION: Xue (Frank) Chen, a west Auckland egg farmer, has been charged by the Commerce Commission with illegally selling millions of caged eggs as free-range.
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Finance Minister Grant Robertson's insurance warning: 'People are being priced out of the market'
Finance Minister Grant Robertson says he is concerned that some Kiwis are being priced out of the home insurance market.Speaking at an industry event last week Robertson said living in Wellington he had seen the effect of recent...
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Tauranga gymnasts use AIMS Games as training for 2018 New Zealand Gymnastics Championships
Trampoline gymnastics requires skilled, clean movements while in mid-air.The sport requires a lot of dedication and practise, but it's more fun than duty for Tauranga's Ella McOnie, Sarina Hooper and Isabel Turner.The three trampoline...
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Kiwibank to shut in Howick
Kiwibank is to close its Howick branch and New Zealand Post will look for a local business to take up some of its services. NZ Post is looking for a local agency to help it with options to deliver postal services and bill payments currently available from the Howick NZ ...
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Business leaders question cost as Wellington City Council gets living wage accreditation
Parking wardens and cleaners are just some city employees celebrating a pay increase, but not everyone is happy.
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Business leaders question cost as Wellington City gets living wage accreditation
Parking wardens, cleaners and stadium staff are just some city employees celebrating a pay increase but not everyone is happy.
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Prayers remain commonplace for opening council business around New Zealand
Central Hawke's Bay District Council asks for "God's help" to serve the community.