Newsroom Wellington, December 12, 2018 Women MPs spoke aboutbullying, harassment and other misconduct during a public panel discussion on ‘125Years of Suffrage: Reflections on Women in New Zealand Politics – Past, Presentand Future’ as part of the 2018 New Zealand Political Studies AssociationConference at Victoria University of Wellington. Death threats Labour’s Ruth Dyson spoke about receiving death threats, as did…
Read MoreDay: December 11, 2018
Chasing shadows of desire take us nowhere
It is awareness that brings wisdom and light Sadhguru Whatever people call as ‘Love’ right now tends to be between man and woman because nature has created a certain attraction between man and woman. This attraction is crucial for the survival of the race. If you look at this physical urge that you refer to as sexuality, you will see…
Read MoreModels of the Year 2018
Editor’s Choice Our ‘Model of the Fortnight Column,’ carrying the pictures of various photographers, is one of the most popular features of the print and web editions and Social Media pages of Indian Newslink. While space is a major constraint in the print version, we are happy to post almost all the selections of our photographers online while updating our…
Read MorePM apologises Grace Millane family
RNZ Wellington, December 11, 2018 Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has made an emotional apology to the family of the 22-year-old British backpacker Grace Millane. A 26-year-old man charged with her murder appeared in the Auckland District Court on Monday, December 10, 2018. Ms Ardern said she could not imagine the grief that her family would be going through. Overwhelming shame…
Read MoreStudent entrepreneurial Programme marks 15 years
Supplied Content Auckland, December 11, 2018 Velocity – the University’s student-led entrepreneurial development programme – is celebrating its 15th birthday and the successes it seeded. Velocity (formerly Spark) was bornof a big idea: to transform New Zealand into a growing and prosperous nation byreshaping its economy. Impressive results ‘Godfather of Velocity,’ Geoff Whitcher, helped drive its creation. “Velocity was a…
Read MoreStudent entrepreneurial Programme marks 15 years
Auckland, December 11, 2018 Supplied Content Velocity -the University’s student-led entrepreneurial development programme – is celebrating its 15th birthday and the successes it seeded. ‘Godfather of Velocity,’ Geoff Whitcher, helped drive its creation. Velocity (formerly Spark) was born of a big idea: to transform New Zealand into a growing and prosperous nation by reshaping its economy.Impressive results “Velocity was a…
Read MoreThe Prince of Peacelives in your home
Wenceslaus Anthony Christmas is the celebration of the birthday of Jesus Christ born in the stable at Bethlehem,. Two holy people who have had a great impact in my own life are St John Paul II and Blessed Mother Teresa who had laid much emphasis on the importance of Family. I share some of their thoughts for your reflection. We…
Read MoreHoliday season brings smile on faces and tills
Venkat Raman Snow, ice and cold weather are often missed by average New Zealanders since the Southern Hemisphere is normally hot and humid. Christmas this year promises to bring with it cooler weather but perhaps more rain; which is not anyone’s idea of Christmas really! Festivities have begun already, with commercial organisations and corporates hosting Christmas and year-end parties for…
Read MorePatel retained,Somerville dropped for Sri Lanka Tests
New Zealand Cricket Central Stags spinner Ajaz Patel is in line to play his first match for the Blackcaps on home-soil after being included in the squad to face Sri Lanka in two Tests, starting at the Basin Reserve on Saturday, December 15, 2018. Patel is the specialist spinner in the 13 player squad, with Will Somerville and Ish Sodhi…
Read MoreWellington Team rewarded at Veterans Soccer Tournament
Arveen Sharma Four New Zealand Fiji soccer teams participated in a six-team International Veterans’ Soccer Tournament at the Sydney United Ground from November 23 to November 25, 2018. The NZ teams were Labasa and Rewa from Auckland, Hamilton and Wellington. It was an excellent opportunity for overseas teams to showcase their talent by engaging with former National and District Representatives. …
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