‘News’ Archives
Road crash risk lowest among Asians – study
A new research has found the road crash injury risk in New Zealand’s Auckland is lowest among Aucklanders of Asian descent. The University of Auckland report “Social and Geographical Differences in Road Traffic Injury in the Auckland Region” is commissioned by [Read More]
Canada launches online tool for new migrants
Canada has launched a new guide and web tool to help newcomers settle and integrate in the country. Citizenship and Immigration Canada’s new publication, Welcome to Canada, will assist immigrants in preparing to come to Canada and to help them navigate their way [Read More]
Murdoch calls Australia’s visa restrictions “racist”
Australia-born media owner Rupert Murdoch has strongly condemned Australia’s new 457-visa rules for foreign workers. Rupert says the language the government uses is “disgraceful and racist,” referring to 457-class laws that guide how employers should hire skilled [Read More]
NZ airport charges to increase
Airline passenger security charges paid by airlines for departing passengers are set to increase in New Zealand. The international charge will rise by $3.98 to $11.98 (GST inclusive) and the domestic charge rise by $0.90 to $4.60 (GST inclusive) per departing passenger from [Read More]
Sydney to launch cultural policy
“Imagine borrowing musical instruments at the library; evening childcare so parents can have a night out; or unsold theatre tickets going to high school students,” says Lord Mayor of Sydney, Clover Moore. Clover is keen on improving the Australian city’s cultural [Read More]
How to win back your boyfriend
Seema tried Roy’s number three times since morning, but there was no response. As she tried to ring him again, she saw a text message. “It’s over!” The fight they had the night before was about Seema’s night out with her male friends. [Read More]
Be gentle on your skin this Holi
As the Hindu festival of colours comes closer, people are getting ready to paint the town red, green, yellow, blue and many imaginable colours. While these colours look beautiful and add ‘colour’ to the celebration, your skin begs to be protected. What makes it [Read More]
Akshay Kumar calls for support for sports
Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar is appealing for support for sporting talent in the country. And he is not referring to cricket. “I want something else to come out of this country,” says Akshay Kumar. “I just want it to happen.” Akshay wants to lead by [Read More]
Paulini to become Aussie
Fijian-born singer Paulini is taking up Australian citizenship tomorrow at a special ceremony in Canberra coinciding with Australia’s Harmony Day. “Australian citizens come from across the globe and my story is no different,” says Paulini. “I moved here from [Read More]
NZ watchdog clears Penguin, Random merger
The merger of Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA (owner of Random House) and Pearson PLC (owner of Penguin) to form Penguin Random House has been cleared by New Zealand’s Commerce Commission. The jointly owned entity will take over the consumer book publishing businesses [Read More]
