Department for Environment and Water
Events as part of Park of the Month include: 6 December – An Introduction to Migratory Shorebirds. A…
Jasmine Donaldson discharged without conviction for New Year’s Day crash that killed Jade Richards
Donaldson was charged with careless driving causing death, which she defended at trial, claiming she was sunstruck, and,…
No shore thing: Steve Braunias on the perfectly deformed wrybill snubbed again for Bird of the Year
Everything was going so well at the Ashley River until I turned up. I happened to be in…
Air traffic controllers are struggling through shutdown
The signs of a government shutdown were evident at airports nationwide. At least 1,200 flights were canceled Friday,…
Once-prolific Auckland bus flasher Richard Hona returns to court after relapse
Police agreed that intensive supervision would be a suitable outcome. Police released CCTV stills and mugshots of Richard…
Excessive fossil fuel profits should be taxed and given back to…
Despite concerns over security of supply and climate change, fossil fuels continue to dominate the global energy supply,…
Tenancy Tribunal evicts Taupō pensioner from council flat after failing to pay rent
After that decision, the council undertook the necessary repairs and paid the fine, but the woman, whose name…
South Korea waives visas for Chinese tour groups for 1st time in 8 years
Travel & Leisure Decision comes as President Lee seeks to improve bilateral relations Visitors pose in Seoul’s Gwanghwamun Square. South…
Embassy marks 61 years of independence,50 years of Malta-Qatar diplomatic relations
Ashraf Siddiqui Doha Over the past five decades, Malta and Qatar have cultivated a deep and enduring friendship,…
Why Gita Gopinath Says The Dollar Will Remain King For Years
(MENAFN– AsiaNet News) New Delhi [India]: Gita Gopinath, former IMF Chief Economist and Deputy Managing Director, now back…
LAPD ends its role in Kamala Harris security detail
The security of former Vice President Kamala Harris, once the duty of the U.S. Secret Service, has been…
California will turn darker blue, red if redistricing plan passes
In a couple of months, California voters will have the opportunity to reshape our state’s political map and,…