Column – Science Media Centre

Tropical cyclone Lusi is heading towards New Zealand and expected to bring heavy rain, high winds and storm surges. Read more »

Press Release – Gravida

Gravida director Professor Philip Baker has expressed his surprise and disappointment at the Tertiary Education Commissions decision not to renew Gravidas funding for the next Centre of Excellence round. Read more »

Press Release – Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment

A Wanganui man has had his electricians registration suspended and received two significant fines, following an investigation late last year by the Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB). EWRB Registrar John Sickels says the Board investigated … Read more »

Press Release – Federated Farmers

With Cyclone Lusi having potential to be a significant adverse weather event for farmers nationwide, others on the parched West Coast of the North Island, Waikato, Auckland and Hauraki Coromandel, will be hoping for long overdue rain. While Cyclone … Read more »

Press Release – BurgerFuel

BurgerFuel has announced it will now use only 100% free range chicken in all gourmet burgers and sides at BurgerFuel restaurants in New Zealand. Read more »

Press Release – KPMG

The current merger and acquisitions climate is seeing plenty of positive deals to drive company growth and expansion, according to KPMG New Zealands latest M&A Predictor. Read more »

Press Release – The NEXT Foundation

A $100 million philanthropic foundation, established to support and invest in high impact New Zealand-based environmental and education projects, was launched in Auckland today. Read more »

Press Release – New Zealand Government

A $300,000 Government investment will help build the international profile of the Vibram Tarawera Ultramarathon, Associate Tourism Minister Todd McClay announced today. The race this Saturday is the southern-most global location of the new 10-event Ultra-Trail … Read more »

Press Release – Independent Police Conduct Authority

An Independent Police Conduct Authority report has found that multiple failings by Southern District Police enabled the criminal conduct of two officers to go undiscovered following a car crash in Alexandra involving a Police officer and a 17-year-old. Read more »

Press Release – Holiday Houses

New Zealands number one holiday rental website, Holiday Houses (holidayhouses.co.nz), has been revamped to optimise content for its burgeoning audience of mobile browsers. Read more »

Press Release – Ahuwhenua Trophy

Finalists of 2014 Ahuwhenua Trophy BNZ Mori Excellence in Farming Award are achieving a level of rural development that is gaining increasing international interest, as the second of three field days kicks off today. Read more »

Press Release – Bayer NZ

Looking for a way to inspire your young Kiwi Einsteins? Applications are now open for the Bayer Primary School Science Fund! Bayer is offering funding to primary schools across the country that want to enhance or kick-start an environmental science project, … Read more »

Press Release – Thames Coromandel District Council

We’re expecting strong winds and rough seas from this evening through tomorrow and recommend securing your boat today. In the past, boats have broken free of moorings and ended up adrift in storms. Don’t wait until tomorrow to find out whether your … Read more »

Press Release – Oticon Foundation

Oticon New Zealand today announced that the company has joined Apples Made for iPhone (MFi) programme and will introduce its first MFi connectivity solution for hearing instruments in Queenstown in April. Read more »

Press Release – Wanganui District Council

This months release of commercial accommodation statistics show an improving trend for visitor numbers in Whanganui. Figures released by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment show visitor nights for January 2014 compared with January 2013 rose … Read more »

Press Release – Homestar

The New Zealand Green Building Council today congratulated the Hobsonville Land Company on the opening of three high quality, affordable homes in the development. Read more »

Press Release – First Union

David Cunliffes signal that a new government will have a plan for our industries and ensure that the benefits of economic growth will be better shared is welcome news for workers, FIRST Union said today. David Cunliffe today set out Labours … Read more »

Press Release – Number Nurses

Transforming bookkeeping from fusty to funky was Gayle Buchanans prime goal when she developed the Number Nurses brand. Drive and determination resulted in Buchanan creating a limited company late in 2013 with new positioning and a business model … Read more »

Press Release – NZTA

The NZ Transport Agency is warning driving conditions throughout the South Island may be difficult this Sunday with the remnants of Tropical Cyclone Lusi expected to sweep across the island. The Transport Agencys Journey Manager Lee Wright says … Read more »

Press Release – New Zealand Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency advises of the following closures for motorway improvements. Closures start at 9pm and finish at 5am, unless otherwise stated. Work delayed by bad weather will be completed at the next available date, prior to Friday, 21 March. Read more »