Retail NZ unsurprised by Christmas spending decline
Retail NZ's chief executive said she is unsurprised by the continued decline on retail spending during Christmas, which she ...
Shark attacks rare in NZ, but swimmers should be wary, scientist says
Sharks predominantly did their own thing, but to reduce being appealing to a shark, he recommended avoiding swimming in areas ...
Celebrate New Year’s Eve Locally With Whānau And Friends
Simon Dawson Photography. Photo/Supplied. This New Year’s Eve, Tauranga is the place to be for fun and family-friendly ...
We Cannot Promote Family Life By Restricting Women's Rights
An anti-rights movement that is surreptitiously spreading its tentacles under the garb of 'protecting family values' is threatening gender equality, even as human rights activists call upon ending ...
50 years ago, Cyclone Tracy flattened Darwin – and Australia’s attitude to disasters changed forever
Exactly 50 years ago, on Christmas Eve 1974, Cyclone Tracy struck Darwin and left a trail of devastation . It remains one of the most destructive natural events in Australia’s history. Wind speeds ...
Reward Increased Up To $15 Million For Information Leading To Arrest And/or Conviction Of Cartel Leader
Today, the U.S. Department of State is announcing a reward offer increase under the Narcotics Rewards Program (NRP) of up to $15 million for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of ...
U.S. Announces Additional Sanctions On Entities Contributing To Pakistan’s Ballistic Missile Program
In light of the continuing proliferation threat of Pakistan’s long-range missile development, the United States is designating four entities for sanctions pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 13382, ...
Syria Transition May Fail If Support Lifeline Is Delayed, Says IOM Chief
“ We are not promoting large-scale returns; the communities frankly are just not ready to absorb the people who are displaced and would come home…it will overwhelm the country ,” said Amy Pope, ...
Jakarta Pardons Disguise Increased Military Presence In Papua - Activists
Indonesia's new president Prabowo Subianto has revealed plans to pardon as many as 44,000 convicts - about a third of the country's prison population. It is being cast as a human rights gesture but ...
The Syrian People Will Decide The Future Of Syria
The United States reaffirms its full support for a Syrian-led and Syrian-owned political transition. This transition process should lead to credible, inclusive, and non-sectarian governance that meets ...
Gisborne Council Explores Zoning Changes To Address Housing Crisis
Gisborne District Council is exploring medium-density housing options to combat the city's housing crisis and meet the region's economic needs. Mayor Rehette Stoltz says the council is mindful of ...
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Supporting The Syrian People During A Historic Moment Of Transition
This week, I traveled to the Middle East for intensive discussions with partners about the transition from Assad’s regime. For the first time in decades, Syria has an opportunity to have a government ...