November 13, 2013

Nov 15, 2013 Edition

Restaurant chain denies wrongdoing

While the Masala Chain of Restaurants have been in the news for all the wrong reasons for the past six months, the Director of their

Nov 15, 2013 Edition

Awards Night to honour business achievers

As the countdown begins for one of the most important events in New Zealand’s business calendar, there is a high degree of excitement over the

Nov 15, 2013 Edition

New Forum to foster Asian Chief Executives

While the importance of the contributions of businesses and professionals of Asian origin to the New Zealand economy is yet to receive adequate recognition and

Nov 15, 2013 Edition

Inimitable Mother symbolised selfless service

Sixteen years have gone by since Mother Teresa passed away (September 5, 1997) and the world has become poorer without a noble soul that worked

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Grieving family forgives accused

Even as they grieve over the death of their dear son, the family of Tarun Asthana have no ill-feeling towards the man accused of being

Nov 15, 2013 Edition

A new Mantra for better adult health

Two youngsters have combined their energies and resources to launch an organisation to care for the health of the elderly. Free exercises are a part

Home detention for immigration fraud

A former company director responsible for an immigration scam of $100,000 was sentenced to home detention and community work at Auckland District Court on October

Police stop roadside window washers

Counties Manukau Police are keen to put an end to roadside car window washers, following increasing complaints of ‘harassment’ from drivers. Those driving through the

Unlicensed adviser awaits verdict

A South Auckland man who reportedly provided immigration advice without obtaining a valid licence from the Immigration Advisers Authority (IAA) is awaiting his fate. Hakaoro

Dishonest man pleads guilty

Kenneth James Anderson (66) entered guilty pleas in the Christchurch District Court on October 14 to charges brought by the Serious Fraud Office (SFO). The

Nov 15, 2013 Edition

Tertiary sector deserves consistent commitment

It has been an amazing year for Private Training Establishments (PTEs). In Budget 2013, the Government announced that it will move to equalise funding rates

Nov 15, 2013 Edition

Reboot clears Apprentice hitch

The transition from secondary school to tertiary education is a huge leap, and some students need more encouragement than others. Having easily accessible educational opportunities

Nov 15, 2013 Edition

Homework continues to stir heated debate

Homework is the cause of numerous tantrums and arguments in many Kiwi households. Parents simply want to encourage and spur on their offspring to ensure

Nov 15, 2013 Edition

Academic to edit psychiatry journal

A popular academic of Indian ancestry has been appointed to the prestigious post of Editor of the British Journal of Psychiatry (BJP). Kenya-born Professor Kamaldeep

Nov 15, 2013 Edition

Loyalty underscores 90 years of Patton

It was an evening of justifiable pride for more than 200 men and women as they assembled to participate in the 90th anniversary celebration of

Nov 15, 2013 Edition

ASTEP takes Taiwan a step closer to Singapore

An Economic Partnership Agreement (ECA) between Singapore and Republic of China (Taiwan) is expected to boost two-way trade and investment, promoting in the process larger

Nov 15, 2013 Edition

Higher tax credits for lower income families

From April next year, low-income working families who are eligible for the minimum family tax credit will receive an increase. Currently, the minimum family tax

RBNZ warns against phone scam

If you receive phone calls or emails claiming to be from the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) for tax funds, you should ignore them.

Mortgage loans enter new stage of consultation

Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) announced a staged review (on March 26, 2013) of bank capital adequacy requirements for residential mortgage loans. Stage One

Uncontrolled rage claims a human life

New Zealanders were shocked to hear of the death of a young man, following a brutal attack in Auckland’s Central Business District last week. Twenty-five-year-old

Revised model improves core inflation clarity

Core inflation is a concept of price inflation that excludes one-off or highly volatile price movements. Central Banks use core inflation measures to assess the

A toast to team spirit!

Newspapers are like mirrors. They reflect what falls on them but impressions stay only as long as one perceives them. They are also, ironically, open

Nov 15, 2013 Edition

Taiwan captivates visiting young leaders

It is often said that the less you know about an opportunity, the more attractive it becomes. That opportunity, offered to me by Lincoln Ting,

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Parliament sparkles with Diwali colours

The plurality of New Zealand society and the patronage extended by the Government and lawmakers were demonstrated yet again as about 200 people gathered at

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Muslim Forum to raise critical issues

Are the values of the Muslim world compatible with those in New Zealand? Does New Zealand face extremist threats? How can we ensure the continuance

Ambitions enhance meaning in life

Going beyond the cliché that Beauty and Brains should combine to embellish a personality, our Model of the Fortnight Raji Singh believes that Ambitions and

Nov 15, 2013 Edition

Singapore begins another round of festivities

Hot on the heels of the colourful Deepavali Festival comes another grand offering in the form of ‘Kalaa Utsavam,’ Singapore’s annual Indian Festival of the

We bow in gratitude 14 times

This is neither an eulogy nor a PR spin. This is not even an editorial. However, this has a purpose. We take a bow to

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An important role in the Community

This week I announced, along with Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee, that we intend to lower the legal blood-alcohol concentration from 80 to 50 milligrams of

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