4+ day, 12+ hour ago   (733+ words) Last Sunday's state election in Germany was particularly interesting from an MMP point of view, as well as from a 'direction of politics' perspective. In the chart above, results sourced from Wikipedia, I have made some changes to the parties…...

5+ day, 18+ hour ago   (485+ words) The government has accepted all the recommendations from a report into the telehealth service for mental health. The review found too many people who tried to call for help didn't get through. "Too many people approaching these services do not…...

5+ day, 20+ hour ago   (795+ words) With smart and efficient HVAC solutions, air conditioning giant AHI Carrier is supporting commercial customers to achieve their decarbonisation goals. AHI Carrier is expanding its New Zealand operation to meet demand from Kiwi companies wanting energy efficient and climate-conscious HVAC…...

6+ day, 13+ hour ago   (492+ words) The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra marks a milestone year from Kerikeri to Invercargill in 2027 with a bold, celebratory season featuring a selection of the biggest names in music, unique collaborations and special concerts for its 80th anniversary. More Kiwi stars in…...

6+ day, 20+ hour ago   (662+ words) Samoa have begun their quest to qualify for a third consecutive FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup™ with a 2-1 win over Polynesian rivals Tonga at the National Stadium in Honiara. Finalists in each of the last two editions of the tournament, two…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (991+ words) Susana Suisuiki Pacific Waves presenter The United States and New Zealand-funded upgrade of Penrhyn port, a former American military base, in the northern Cook Islands has raised concerns about transparency and environmental impacts. Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown described…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (831+ words) Giles Dexter Political reporter The prime minister is defending the deployment of a second Defence Force plane for his Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) mission, having previously criticised the use of a back-up plane when in opposition. Christopher Luxon is in…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (307+ words) New interactive dashboard shields Australian business owners from severe financial and reputational fallout amidst surging Fair Work complaints The newly developed Fair Work Act dashboard integrates seamlessly into the BrightHR software environment, transforming static regulatory guidelines into a dynamic, user-friendly…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (310+ words) New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) personnel have arrived in Kiribati, for a joint operation with Kiribati Police to safely dispose of hundreds of pieces of Second World War-era unexploded ordnance (UXO). Enabled by New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (662+ words) Watercare has opened a Registration of Interest (ROI) process for the $1.7 billion Waikato Water Supply Programme, seeking Alliance delivery partners to help deliver infrastructure that will strengthen Auckland's water security, improve resilience and support future growth. Watercare chief executive Jamie…...