In his early 80s the Hon George Gair could have happily sat back and reflected on his years.As a former member of Parliament, North Shore City mayor, high commissioner to London and once upon a time a journalist, he has much to reflect on.
Why we sound like Americans when we sing
We do it without thinking about it; in fact it’s more of an effort not to do it. We might be New Zealanders but we nearly all sing pop songs with an American-influenced accent.
PMC director calls for greater global outreach by NZ j-schools
The busty blonde Russian woman you met online who needs to borrow money for emergency surgery could well be a West African man trying to dupe you out of your life savings.
A lifetime of working recognised
AUT University’s own Professor John Moorfield was recognised for his work in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours list.
New National High Performance Training Centre announced at AUT Millennium Campus
An exciting new National Training Centre for high performance sport which is at the core of the Government’s sports strategy was announced today by Prime Minister John Key and Minister for Sport and Recreation, Murray McCully.
New Zealand's number 1 child advocate
He was the first ever appointed Children’s Commissioner in New Zealand, played a major part in a world-first cot death study and has just received a reward from the UN for his work with children. If ever there was a child advocate who walked the talk, Dr Ian Hassall is him.
I'm still learning: Ray McVinnie on MasterChef
Even for a master chef himself, Ray McVinnie says judging the hit series on TV ONE was still an opportunity for him to learn.
She may be small in size but she certainly packs a punch for women's rights and equality.
Election promises. Can they be delivered?
There’s no doubt he has passion, but does he have the support and the drive to make the changes Auckland needs and the changes he promises?