News

General News from around the world

Details
Category: News
Category : News
Author: Zane Small

Green MP Ricardo Menéndez March felt "uncomfortable" listening to Jacinda Ardern's "excuses" for not raising benefits, but the Prime Minister says changes need to be sustainable.

This Thursday, April 1, will see a range of Government policies come into force aimed at helping address income inadequacy, including the minimum wage jumping up to $20 per hour. 

Hits: 699

Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2021/03/green-mp-ricardo-men-ndez-march-felt-uncomfortable-listening-to-jacinda-ardern-s-excuses-for-not-raising-benefits.html
:
Note from Nighthawk.NZ:

Star InactiveStar InactiveStar InactiveStar InactiveStar Inactive

Details
Category: News
Category : News
Author: Grant Miller

An annual Easter motorcycling tradition stretching back three decades had its final run yesterday and a veteran participant made sure he was there.

 

Hits: 664

Article: https://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/easter-charity-bike-ride-has-last-hurrah
:
Note from Nighthawk.NZ:

Star InactiveStar InactiveStar InactiveStar InactiveStar Inactive

Details
Category: News
Category : News
Author: Alison Mau

A high-profile radio host has resigned from a MediaWorks radio show, effective immediately, staff were told on Monday.

The host, who had not been on air since mid-March, was one of two men stood down this month ahead of an independent investigation into the news and radio company's culture, sources within the company say.

Hits: 683

Article: https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/300264882/mediaworks-radio-host-resigns-ahead-of-independent-investigation
:
Note from Nighthawk.NZ:

Star InactiveStar InactiveStar InactiveStar InactiveStar Inactive

Details
Category: News
Category : News
Author: Lana Andelane

Citizens and permanent residents intending to return to New Zealand are reportedly able to obtain fake certificates claiming they have tested negative for COVID-19 to ensure they can enter the country. 

In accordance with the Government's pre-departure testing rule, prospective returnees are required to present a report certifying they have tested negative for the virus within the 72 hours prior to their flight.

Hits: 648

Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2021/03/covid-19-returning-nzers-offered-fake-negative-test-result-certificates-to-meet-pre-departure-requirements-reports.html
:
Note from Nighthawk.NZ:

Star InactiveStar InactiveStar InactiveStar InactiveStar Inactive

Details
Parent Category: News
Category: Defence
Category : Defence
Author: Wellington higher courts reporter

A Defence Force member traumatised on top secret operations should not be kicked out of the force for indecently assaulting two women, his lawyer says.

Corporal Benjamin Stewart​, 40, now has post-traumatic stress disorder due to his service and treatment would likely have to come from mental health professionals with top secret clearance speaking to him in a secure environment, lawyer Michael Bott​ told a Court Martial Appeal Court hearing in Wellington on Monday.

Hits: 1329

Article: https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crime/124687402/defence-force-member-was-harmed-on-topsecret-ops-lawyer-says
:
Note from Nighthawk.NZ:

Well I don't think I believe this so much... Captains table never accepted the defence of "I was pissed at the time." And being on a secret mission is just BS, and I would only believe secret if he was SAS and if he was SAS I doubt that he would have assaulted them... So I call BS. 
Star InactiveStar InactiveStar InactiveStar InactiveStar Inactive

Details
Category: News
Category : News
Author: Amelia Wade

The whistleblower who discovered people's private data could be seen on the Canterbury District Health Board's COVID-19 vaccination booking system says the breach is worse than the Government's letting on.

The Ministry of Health admitted on Saturday more than 700 people's details could have been viewed, including their name, gender, age, and NHI number. But the whistleblower, named Bryce, claims vaccine details could also be messed around with.

Hits: 669

Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2021/03/coronavirus-canterbury-dhb-vaccine-data-breach-worse-than-government-s-letting-on-whistleblower.html
:
Note from Nighthawk.NZ:

Star InactiveStar InactiveStar InactiveStar InactiveStar Inactive

Details
Category: News
Category : News
Author: Jonathan Saxty

Canada and the UK are set to announce an enhanced multi-billion-dollar trade deal. Speaking at a Conservative Friends of Australia Zoom event, UK International Trade Secretary Liz Truss announced the news. In addition, Ms. Truss said, negotiations are ongoing between New Zealand and the UK, while a “deep trading relationship” is being discussed between Australia and Britain.

Hits: 763

Article: https://torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/saxty-canzuk-is-an-idea-whose-moment-has-arrived
Note from Nighthawk.NZ:

Star InactiveStar InactiveStar InactiveStar InactiveStar Inactive

Details
Parent Category: News
Category: Defence
Category : Defence
Author: NZDF
The remaining New Zealand Defence Force personnel in Afghanistan have returned home, having lowered the flag on the NZDF’s 20-year deployment to the country.
 
  1. Potato industry says it has evidence of hot chip 'dumping' in NZ
  2. UK to announce 'enhanced' trade deal with Canada
  3. CANZUK Foreign Policy Tensions
  4. Dunedin's new hospital will have more beds

Subcategories

Politics Article Count:  314

General Politics

Defence Article Count:  1013

General Defence Articles

Science Article Count:  76

Sciencey stuff

 

World Article Count:  591

World News

Instagram