A state of emergency has been declared for the Waitomo District with reports of flooding, slips and inundation. Waitomo district mayor John Roberston says the district has experienced widespread flooding and heavy rain. Waitomo is a rural community in the King Country region. Police say a number of roads in Te Kuiti have been closed by flooding. Residents affected by flooding are also being evacuated. Waitomo residents are being urged to stay at home and not venture out into the weather. The state of emergency is for the next seven days. MetService has issued a heavy rain warning for Wairarapa…
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Transparency International PNG (TIPNG) will be releasing the results of the 2022 Corruption Perceptions Index on Tuesday 31 January 2023. The Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) is a composite index that scores and ranks countries/territories based on how corrupt a country’s public sector is perceived to be by experts and business executives. The CPI is the leading global indicator of public sector corruption, providing an annual comparative snapshot of 180 countries and territories. The index for 2022 draws on 13 expert assessments and surveys and assess how countries have responded to corruption over time, reviewing progress and failures not just in…
The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) on Friday (27/01/23) introduced its Pacific Regional Strategy 2023-2027 to the Climate Change and Development Authority (CCDA) and key national, provincial government agencies, development partners, and civil society organizations. The Strategy outlines how GGGI will work with Pacific Island Countries (PICs) and development partners to build resilience, create green jobs, and ensure socially inclusive development. The Strategy targets the mobilization of more than USD 650 million in green investments for the Pacific region in the next five years. At the same time GGGI hopes to increase membership in the region. “GGGI’s first Pacific Regional…
A 29-year-old woman has been arrested in New Jersey for allegedly posing as a high school student. The woman, identified by police as Hyejeong Shin, has been charged with using a fake identification document to enroll in New Brunswick High School. Ms Shin attended the school for four days before staff found out her age. School officials said police are investigating the matter, and a review of the district’s enrolment process will be conducted. The issue came to light at a local education board meeting on Tuesday, where New Brunswick Public School District Superintendent Aubrey Johnson told attendees that Ms…
Archaeologists say they have found a gold leaf-covered mummy sealed inside a sarcophagus that had not been opened for 4,300 years. The mummy, the remains of a man named Hekashepes, is thought to be one of the oldest and most complete non-royal corpses ever found in Egypt. It was discovered down a 15m (50ft) shaft at a burial site south of Cairo, Saqqara, where three other tombs were found. One tomb belonged to a “secret keeper”. The largest of the mummies that were unearthed at the ancient necropolis is said to belong to a man called Khnumdjedef – a priest,…
Donald Trump will be allowed back on to Facebook and Instagram, after Meta announced it would be ending its two-year suspension of his accounts. The ban will end “in the coming weeks”, the social media giant said. In a statement, Nick Clegg, Meta’s president of global affairs, said the public “should be able to hear what their politicians are saying”. The then-US president was indefinitely suspended from Facebook and Instagram after the Capitol riots in 2021. “The suspension was an extraordinary decision taken in extraordinary circumstances,” he added. He said a review had now found that Mr Trump’s accounts no…
More than 1000 teachers in East New Britain gathered together in a dedication service today (Friday Jan 27) to mark the opening of the academic year 2023 in the province. This year is the 12th year for the province to celebrate the opening of the academic year. This year the occasion with the theme: “Focuses on quality and inclusive education” was hosted by the Gazelle District at George Brown Secondary School. Acting Provincial Administrator Levi Mano when giving his keynote speech reminded teachers to uphold integrity and be serious about providing quality education to children. Mr Mano who is also…
Auckland Airport’s domestic terminal is now open for arrivals and departures, but international flights will not be able to land until Sunday. The domestic terminal re-opened at 12pm. But the international terminal will not reopen for departing flights until 5pm – apart from the three aircraft already at the gates – and there will be no arriving flights until Sunday 4.30am. Two international aircraft remain with their passengers in the gate lounge or onboard waiting to depart. More than 2000 people stayed overnight at Auckland Airport terminals after the flooding left them cut off. Most of the international travellers who…
Walter Schnaubelt, MP, Minister for Transport & Civil Aviation today announced the commencement of a special enterprise review into the affairs of the National Airports Corporation. This review is in line with the Marape – Rosso Government’s drive to restoring stability and enhancing operational efficiency, regulatory compliance and financial sustainability at the NAC. As Minister for Transport & Civil Aviation and one of the trustee shareholders of the NAC, I am pleased that this important review has commenced. It is being carried out by a top globally reputable professional services firm and will run for a month. Its findings and…
“Historical sites throughout East New Britain must be maintained. And today’s generation must value their history.” East New Britain Governor Michael Marum said this on Monday January 23, 2023 at the 81st anniversary of one of the most infamous and profoundly sorrowful tragedies to befall Rabaul and Australia during World War 11. “It was indeed Australia’s largest single maritime disaster ever,” Marum said. “On this day, 81 years ago, the prison ship Montevideo Maru (MVM) bound for Japan, and carrying over 1,000 Australian prisoners of war and civilians departed Rabaul port.” He said those on board were rounded by the…