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Only a full inquiry will restore confidence in GCSB
The claim by the Inspector-General that the 88 cases of potential illegal spying did not break the law won't reassure Kiwis who have lost confidence in the agency and its oversight, says Labour Leader David Shearer."The Inspector-General has found that there were 'arguably' no breaches in the 88 cases involving New Zealanders. Well that finding doesn't exactly ...
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Retired superintendent receives QSO honour
A shift in attitudes towards drink driving was the major change seen by retired police superintendent Paula Rose in her 27 years in road policing. "When I started with the Ministry of Transport in 1984 the amounts people would drink and the social acceptance of drink driving was light years away from what it is today," she said at an investiture ceremony today. "We've still got too many people ...
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Waterspouts spotted off Auckland coast
Raw video: Water spouts over Manukau Harbour (0:29) A thunderstorm warning for Auckland has been lifted, after waterspouts were seen off the coast this afternoon. People at Auckland Airport and in Titirangi have reported seeing double waterspouts and funnel clouds in the Manukau Harbour as the band of thundery showers crossed over the region. Waterspouts form at the base of storm clouds ...
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Real estate agent found guilty of disgraceful conduct
A South Auckland real estate agent who provided blank sale and purchase agreements which were used in a fraudulent mortgage scheme has been found guilty of disgraceful conduct. The Real Estate Agents Disciplinary Tribunal has suspended Joanne Picknell's licence for nine months and ordered her to pay a $1000 fine after finding her guilty of two misconduct charges. The charges were laid after BNZ ...
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School warning over homeless man
A Tauranga school has warned parents to take care when dropping off their children after concerns were raised about a homeless man living in his car in the area. An email was sent to parents of St Mary's Catholic School on Friday warning of an "unwelcome stranger" who had been repeatedly spotted in his car near the school at the start and end of the day. Principal Ben Fuller said the property ...
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Hataitai Bowling Club becomes Community Hub
Hataitai Bowling Club becomes Community Hub The assets (including land and buildings) of the Hataitai Bowling Club have been transferred into a community trust. The new Trust will manage these assets on behalf of the Hataitai Community. The Hataitai Bowling Club recognised that membership was falling, and were unable to maintain the green for competitive bowling. The Club collaborated ...
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Report shows GCSB inquiry needed before law change
The National Government should put its GCSB Bill on hold and order an independent inquiry given the on-going uncertainty and confusion over the agency's actions in spying on New Zealanders, Green Party Co-leader Russel Norman said today.The Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security Paul Neazor was asked to look at cases where 88 New Zealanders may have been illegally spied on by ...
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Lowest paid need living wage most of all
The Service and Food Workers Union Nga Ringa Tota has congratulated Hamilton City Councillors who have voted today to bring in a living wage over the next two years, but asked them to include the lowest paid in their workforce."While it is important to back the principle of the living wage, that principle is about all workers, both directly-employed and contracted, being paid enough ...
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Innovative Tactics Sees 88 Drop In Burglaries In Hamilton
Putting words into action is the driver behind a whole of policing approach that has seen an 88 percent drop in residential burglaries in one of Hamilton's most vulnerable areas. City Tactical Coordinator, Senior Sergeant Freda Grace, said over the past two months there has been a serious spike in the number of burglaries in the Waikato with 99 over the weekend following ANZAC Day ...
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Democracy under pressure – and Budget juggling
Previous Winner Stephen Tubbs is NBR's latest winner of New Zealand's richest subscription prize, a fabulous trip for two flying Business Class with Singapore Airlines and SilkAir to Cambodia’s newest ultimate "all-inclusive" luxury eco-resort – Song Saa Private Island, valued at ...
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Disaster-zone rescuers train in abandoned building
Source: ONE News Members of the Urban Search and Rescue team have taken part in an earthquake simulation exercise as they gear up to become certified to be deployed to disaster zones overseas. More than 20 firefighters and seven paramedics have finished a three-week course with a three day exercise at the abandoned Longburn freezing works in Palmerston North. The exercise simulates rescues from ...
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NZ smartphone ownership doubles in one year - study
video The number of New Zealanders who own a smartphone has doubled in the past year, a new survey shows. The figure has risen from 33% this time last year, to 60%, the research from global consultancy firm TNS found. It surveyed the mobile use of 38,000 people in 43 countries, with 500 Kiwis taking part. The Mobile Life online study explored the behaviour, motivation and priorities of mobile ...
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Community leaders voice their opposition to SkyCity deal
Auckland community leaders have voiced their opposition to the Government's convention centre deal with SkyCity. Green Party co-leader Metiria Turei and Salvation Army representatives, were among the opponents to the recently-signed deal who gathered at a meeting in Auckland this morning. They are concerned the extra gambling concessions the Government has allowed in exchange for ...
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Waterspouts form over Manukau Harbour
Two waterspouts have been spotted in Manukau Harbour this afternoon, after a severe thunderstorm outlook was issued by MetService. WeatherWatch warned earlier today that there was a "low to moderate" risk of tornadoes forming in Auckland, but that the risk of one hitting a house was "very low". Now photos of two waterspouts - tornadoes over water - show them passing over the ...
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Minister attends global disaster forum in Geneva
Tuesday, 21 May 2013, 2:30 pm Press Release: New Zealand Government Hon Nikki KayeMinister of Civil Defence21 May 2013Minister attends global disaster forum in GenevaCivil Defence Minister Nikki Kaye will attend the Fourth Session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction in Geneva, Switzerland this week.She will speak at the opening ceremony today (Tuesday 21 May)."It is ...
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Minister Backs Down Over Salisbury
The Green Party welcomes Education Minister Hekia Parata's U-turn on closing Salisbury School but deplores the unnecessary fear and stress this mangled process has put families through, Green Party associate education spokesperson Catherine Delahunty said.Salisbury, a residential school for girls, will remain open after Hekia Parata backtracked on her plan to close the school and ...
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Akatarawa Road Upper Hutt Road Closure
Tuesday, 21 May 2013, 1:55 pm Press Release: New Zealand Police Akatarawa Road, Upper Hutt: Road ClosurePolice are having to close Akatarawa Road between Upper Hutt and Kapiti due to a crash. A vehicle has gone down a bank and rolled approximately 2 1/2 kilometres from Upper Hutt on the Akatarawa Road.There are a number of emergency vehicles at the scene of the crash which has added to ...
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Parata Isn’t Calling it a Cut – She’s Calling it Tough Luck
Pacific Minister Hekia Parata's denial that she has cut funding from her Ministry's Budget is an insult to Pasifika people desperately seeking the brighter future her Party promised, says Labour's spokesperson for Pacific Island Affairs Su'a William Sio."The Minister's argument that Budget 2013 'appears' funding-lite, only because Budget 2012/13 was ...
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GCSB cleared of illegal spying though law unclear
video The Government's spy agency, the GCSB, has been cleared of illegal surveillance in cases involving 88 New Zealanders. The Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security, Paul Neazor, has reviewed the instances which were brought to light in a report by Cabinet secretary Rebecca Kitteridge. Her report was commissioned in the wake of the Kim Dotcom saga, where the GCSB overstepped its ...
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Severe thunderstorm outlook issued
Photo / Thinkstock A severe thunderstorm outlook has been issued by MetService. There is a moderate risk of thunderstorms, heavy rain and gusts from this afternoon in Northland, Auckland, the Coromandel Peninsula, Waikato, Waitomo, Taranaki, Bay of Plenty, northern Gisborne, Buller and Nelson, said MetService meteorologist Daniel Corbett. Tornadoes were possible, but unlikely. "The main ...
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Young people leading the way at Lifehack Weekends
Social Development Minister Paula Bennett is impressed with projects developed by young New Zealanders during a series of Lifehack weekends held around the country in April. "Around 100 young people took part in the sessions, working in teams alongside mentors from technology companies, universities and the social sector," Mrs Bennett said. "A range of innovative projects were ...
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Solid Energy chair fought govt board plan
Former Solid Energy Chairman John Palmer fought against Treasury's wish to have an independent advisor appointed to the company's board last year as the state owned coal miner's problems mounted, official documents show. Treasury this afternoon released a new batch of documents which trace its dealings with the company including details of an ill-tempered exchange between Palmer and Treasury ...
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Severe weather predicted for NZ over next 24 hours
A severe thunderstorm outlook has been issued by MetService. There is a moderate risk of thunderstorms, heavy rain and gusts from this afternoon in Northland, Auckland, the Coromandel Peninsula, Waikato, Waitomo, Taranaki, Bay of Plenty, northern Gisborne, Buller and Nelson, said MetService meteorologist Daniel Corbett. Tornadoes were possible, but unlikely. "The main ...
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Oversight of work safety needs step change
Tuesday, 21 May 2013, 1:09 pm Press Release: New Zealand Labour Party Oversight of work safety needs step change The Minister of Labour's comments about directors' responsibility for health and safety suggest the government is adopting the sort of hands-off approach criticised by the Pike River Royal Commission and the recent independent task force report on the issue, says ...
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Facebook AA Roadwatch Latest Tools For North Civil Defence
Social media giant Facebook and the Automobile Association's Roadwatch website are two of the latest tools to be adopted by Northland's Civil Defence officials to help provide information during winter storm events and other emergencies.The Northland Civil Defence Emergency Management Group's (CDEM) Facebook page ...
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New Zealand stepping up for regional fisheries
New Zealand is regional power in the Pacific and this is reflected in our ongoing involvement in the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency, which is the mechanism by which the region manages one of its greatest natural resources.
New Zealand has long been a regional power in the South Pacific, and in this capacity the country has lead a number of major initiatives undertaken alone or in conjunction with other Pacific Island nations, the most important of these have been policies aimed at environmental protection and sustainability, as well as monitoring and rehabilitation of important environmental resources, such as the Pacific fisheries. Read more
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