New Neonatal Unit (NICU) for Dunedin Hospital
Health Minister Tony Ryall has confirmed that Dunedin Hospital will receive a new Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
Great Wines Capital Christchurch Conference
The Government will financially support the Great Wines Capital Global Network AGM and international wine conference in Christchurch from 31 October to 4 November 2010.
Whaling Petition
A whaling petition calling on the Government to protect the future of whales has been signed by 53,000 New Zealanders.
Court Audio Visual Links Government Funding
The Government has made funding available for the rollout of audio visual links for court proceedings.
The Journal – Depression Website
The Journal website is an online self-management programme for New Zealanders experiencing mild to moderate depression.
Dunedin Cadbury Chocolate Carnival 2010
The 10th Cadbury Chocolate Carnival 2010 will be held in Dunedin with chocolate classes, competitions, storytelling, food tours, games, arts and craft, and the Cadbury Jaffa Race.
Young Employees Website
My First Job website has been launched to help young employees understand their rights and responsibilites.
Hamilton Zoo White Rhino Calf
Hamilton Zoo’s white rhino calf will keep his nickname ‘Bunty’.
PET Scan Funding
Funding for PET scans will increase, allowing double the number of cancer patients to be offered PET scans.
Drugged Driving Law Success
Figures show 101 drivers have been charged under the new drugged driving laws, making the new law a success.
Three Strikes Bill Passed
The Sentencing and Parole Reform Bill which has been passed by Parliament denies parole to repeat serious violent offenders.
Councils Support Leaky Home Package
Most local councils are supporting the governments new Leaky Home package.
Labour Party Blind Trust Allegations Refuted
Prime Minister John Key has refuted Labour Party allegations about his blind trust with legal advice.
Whaling Issue Decision in Few Weeks
New Zealand will make a decision in the next few weeks on whether to file a case in the International Court of Justice against Japanese whaling.
A TRIBE OF 200,000 (OR THEREABOUTS)
Who said men are a hard-to-reach group? Tangible Media has got direct access to a tribe of 199,000 (to be exact) men and boys engaged in their passion of choice, rugby or fishing – or in some cases both, according to data from the latest readership* release.
0.facebook.com Free Mobile Access to Facebook
Telecom is offering their customers free mobile access to Facebook via their new 0.facebook.com site.
Unwrap the Music Concert
Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra and Australian conductor Graham Abbott unravel the mysteries of classical music in the Unwrap the Music concert.
Deepwater Fisheries Research Boost
Deepwater Fisheries research spending is to be boosted by almost 50 per cent over the next 10 years.
Auckland Zoo Smokefree
Auckland Zoo is going smokefree, coinciding with World Smokefree Day on Monday, 31 May 2010.
Dyslexia Workshop in Queenstown
Leading UK-based dyslexia expert Neil MacKay is delivering a new workshop in Queenstown for parents and teachers.