David Seymour has taken over from Winston Peters as deputy prime minister. A ceremony marking the ACT leader’s transition took place at noon at Government House in Auckland. Seymour vowed to keep speaking freely, as he takes over the role at the halfway point of the current government. The official paperwork making David Seymour the … Read more
Early Childhood Education teachers play a crucial role in educating young children, the Teaching Council says. Photo: RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly The Teaching Council has spoken out, after the government watered down early childhood teachers’ pay-parity arrangements. The professional body for teachers said the government must take care not to undermine a well-qualified early childhood … Read more
Flooding is one of the natural disasters faced by Thames-Coromandel. Photo: Monika Lange, via Facebook A new Waikato Regional Council report shows Thames-Coromandel District is highly exposed to eight out of 10 main climate-related hazards. All roads in the district are also at risk from hazards, with communities likely to be isolated. The regional council … Read more
Strong winds have buffeted some flights around the country today including causing a rocky approach at Queenstown Airport. Photo: 123RF High winds have made it challenging for passengers aboard flights in some parts of the country today. An orange strong wind warning was in place for Hawke’s Bay, from Napier southwards and the Tararua District … Read more
David Seymour has taken over from Winston Peters as deputy prime minister. A ceremony marking the ACT leader’s transition took place at midday at Government House in Auckland. Seymour has vowed to keep speaking freely as he takes over the role, at the half-way point of the current government. The official paperwork making David Seymour … Read more
Horowhenua District Mayor Bernie Wanden. Photo: RNZ / Angus Dreaver [xlert]Hundreds of people and cars descended on Levin overnight, driving recklessly and disrupting the community – mayor Hundreds of people and cars descended on Levin overnight, driving recklessly and disrupting the community, the Horowhenua District Mayor says. Mayor Bernie Wanden said Friday night was the … Read more
Lisa Meto Fox’s mum has worked for 20 years as a school administrator. Her most viable retirement plan is her daughter. I am a product of the migrant dream. The day of my graduation from law school, my mother wept tears of joy. We had made it. Her sacrifice, determination and courage had been worthwhile. … Read more
The biggest event on the New Zealand Scrabble calendar brings players of all ages and experience levels together over three days this King’s Birthday weekend. Day one – Saturday (stream starts 9am) Click here for live results and standings. What’s all this then? Nationals is the biggest tournament on the New Zealand Scrabble calendar – … Read more
The comedian and star of TVNZ series new series Don’t, takes us through her life in television. In one of the funnier scenes from TVNZ’s new documentary series Don’t, Courtney Dawson gets dressed up to face one of life’s greatest challenges: buying a house. With a charming purple feather fascinator atop her head, Dawson and … Read more
Madeleine Chapman reflects on the week that was. There’s something about a long weekend that somehow makes the week preceding it feel unfathomably long also. For that reason, and because we are entering into the darkest days of the year ahead of winter solstice, I am keeping this short and suggesting one simple tip. Go … Read more