1. Rape: humanity’s problems condensedRape is the quintessential violation, connected to mass shootings, militarism, environmental destruction and hunger worldwide.03:05
2. Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) (3 Day Postnatal Stay) Amendment BillThe Chairperson of the Health Committee is calling for submissions on the Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) (3 Day Postnatal Stay) Amendment...03:05
3. Auckland gang member Tama Erueti jailed for theft of Range Rover outside Ponsonby Woolworths, child inside vehiclePolice described the boy's ordeal as 'incredibly startling'.03:00
4. Six years of the Kāpiti Kindness AwardIn 2019, Martin Sloman stood up at an Electra business breakfast and talked to a room of local business owners about kindness. He is a counsellor from Paraparaumu Beach, and at that point he had an idea and not much else. No trust, no list…02:12
5. Calvert ChambersCalvert Chambers was built in 1925 on a vacant section adjoining Calvert’s Drapery premises on Victoria Street. It was commissioned by Robert George Clark Calvert, known as George, to provide additional upstairs office accommodation and…01:02
6. Drugs, precious metals, guns and classic cars seized in Wellington raidThe seizure of cash, gold, guns and luxury cars was "a long time coming", police say, following a raid in Wellington.00:55
7. April: Ardour and DokployDate 7pm, Wednesday, 8 April 2026 Topic 1/2: Ardour Speaker: Nick Skarott Ardour is a DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) that is immensely powerful; so powerful, it proclaims its only limits are your system, not a license key. Topic 2/2…13.11
8. May: Unix domain sockets and Pop!_OSDate 7pm, Wednesday, 13 May 2026 Topic 1/2: Unix domain sockets Speaker: Tom Ryder Tom will froth a little about Unix domain sockets , and try to talk you into using them a bit more for inter-process communication on the same host…13.11
9. 2026 GWM Tank 500 Vanta diesel ReviewGWM has expanded its local Tank 500 range with the new Vanta, bringing the biggest change since the model’s local introduction: a turbo-diesel engine. This puts it on more of an even footing with rivals from the legacy brands, while…13.11
10. Ports inquiry gets diagnosis right — freight must be treated as one system says NRCNational Road Carriers (NRC) says the findings of Parliament’s first cross-party inquiry into ports and the maritime sector backs up NRC’s election call for freight to be treated as one system. “The Transport and Infrastructure Committee…13.11
11. National Road Carriers celebrates 90 years representing New Zealand’s road freight industryNRC was founded in 1936 by 29 Auckland owner-carriers to provide a united industry voice for small operators who lacked influence and bargaining power. NRC CEO Justin Tighe-Umbers says 90 years on it is a time to reflect on decades of…13.11
12. Justin’s Transport Minute – Diesel: $1.80, $4, $2.40, $3.30. Now what?This week I had the pleasure of joining Katie Bradford on the New Zealand Herald’s Front Page podcast to talk about something every transport operator in the country is living with: diesel prices that simply won’t sit still. Consider the…13.11
13. MODEL NEWS: BYD ATTO 1Dean Roscherr from Drive Electric was there when 14 journalists took seven new BYD ATTO 1s over to Waiheke for an Amazing BYD ATTO 1 E-Venture. He came away impressed by both the vehicle and the direction of BYD in Aotearoa New Zealand.…13.11
14. THE CIRCUIT – March 2026The past year has been one of the most active and consequential for the electric transport sector and our valued members. Significant policy changes and increased public attention to EVs — including heightened media coverage on issues such…13.11
15. Mana Inc is helping troubled youth turn their lives aroundAs a teacher, Kelly Peterson-Teariki saw the impact kindness and compassion had on troubled teens. She set up Mana Inc to empower youth beyond the classroom.13.11
16. Hataitai Beach to be replenished in wake of seawall buildWellington City Council has announced planning is underway to replenish sand at Hataitai Beach after construction of a new seawall last year changed the beach’s profile. Council commissioned an assessment by Tonkin + Taylor following…13.11
17. Georgina Beyer To Be Honoured With Lawn Naming At New Plymouth’s Pukekura ParkAotearoa’s trailblazing transgender icon Georgina Beyer is being honoured with a lasting tribute in Taranaki, as a lawn in New Plymouth’s beautiful Pukekura Park is named after the history-making politician and LGBTQ+ advocate. One of New…13.11