Independent Analysis and Reportage
Source: Radio New Zealand Modern housing is needed to attract and keep personnel in Waiouru, the NZDF says. New Zealand Defence Force An advocacy group for military personnel is concerned there is too much focus on buying “shiny things”, not enough on the people needed to staff them. Mission Homefront was co-founded by retired Lieutenant…
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland FC and All Whites player Callan Elliot Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz In the space of 48 hours last week Callan Elliot could start to see the light at the end of the football tunnel. Officially named in the All Whites squad for next month’s Football World Cup on Thursday, by late Friday…
Source: Radio New Zealand The Booking.com for Business website. Dan Satherley / RNZ Travel software company Serko has narrowed its full-year loss, while recording a strong improvement in revenue and underlying earnings. Key numbers for the 12 months ended March compared with a year ago: Net loss $17.7m vs $22m loss Revenue $120.9m vs $90.5m…
Source: Radio New Zealand By Jana Winter and Helen Coster, Reuters A red gas canister with a Nazi symbol emblazoned on it that appears to have been removed from the car. Gregory Bull/AP via CNN Newsource “Anti-Islamic writings” were found in a vehicle connected to the two teenage suspects in the shooting at the Islamic…
Source: Radio New Zealand The site between Harington and Hamilton Streets in downtown Tauranga was once intended for a multi-storey public transport hub. Google Maps Two engineers have been fined, and one of them suspended for three months, over a botched car parking building that cost the Tauranga City Council millions of dollars. The council…
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ Explainer – Everybody knows what a stalker is. But until this month, stalking wasn’t officially a crime. The Crimes Legislation (Stalking and Harassment) Amendment Bill creates a new offence for stalking and will take effect on Tuesday 26 May, after a years-long battle by anti-stalking advocates pushing for change. “This…
Source: Radio New Zealand An aerial view of the Port of Napier. Supplied / Napier Port The Port of Napier has posted solid half year profits on strong food exports which it expects to continue despite the Middle East conflict. Key numbers for the six months ended March compared with a year ago: Net profit…
Source: Radio New Zealand Tony Farmer was Storme Turnay’s partner at the time of her baby Soul’s death. Pool / Chris Skelton / Stuff One of the two people who could be responsible for killing baby Soul Turany has a history of troubled relationships and was served with a protection order, it can now be…
Source: Radio New Zealand Kirsten Saunders, the co-owner of Smith the Grocer, says the announcement of more job cuts is tough for the city’s morale. RNZ / Ellen O’Dwyer An economist says more than 3500 jobs could be cut in Wellington, and the capital is set to “bear the brunt” of a major shake-up to…
Source: Radio New Zealand Gentailer Contact Energy is in a trading halt. RNZ / Nate McKinnon Gentailer Contact Energy is in a trading halt as its largest shareholder, Infratil, begins selling some or all of its 14.3 percent stake in the company. In a market statement, Contact said the halt was necessary to ensure on-market…
Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied/ Air NZ Air New Zealand has announced three new non-stop international flights from Christchurch to launch later this year. The new routes from Christchurch to Singapore, Tokyo and Perth are part of an agreement with Christchurch Airport to boost the South Island’s international connectivity. Air New Zealand chief executive Nikhil…
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF A national study has found New Zealand children’s enjoyment of reading, writing and maths has dropped, in some cases significantly. The number of older primary school children who do not enjoy the subjects has doubled since 2018/19, as has the percentage who believe they are not good at them. The…