Roger Award 2015 for the ‘Worst Transnational Corporation Operating in Aotearoa/New Zealand’ Goes to IAG
Submitted by Apoorva Prasad on Mon, 05/02/2016 - 08:52
The organizers announced that the 2015 Roger Award for the 'worst transnational corporation operating in Aotearoa/New Zealand' goes to IAG.
The six finalists for the dubious award were IAG/State Insurance, Apple, Serco, Westpac, Bunnings and Media Works.
Wang Wenyin Led Amer International Planning to Invest in Small New Zealand Goldmine
Submitted by Jitendra Tiwari on Mon, 05/02/2016 - 08:48
It's nothing new for the Coromandel mining region, it has happened before in 2014, when protestors have greeted prospective foreign backers with strong anti-mining messages. Now, New Talisman, the mining permit holder is expecting to secure a Chinese backer.
Woman dies after bus accident near Rotorua
Submitted by Apoorva Prasad on Sun, 05/01/2016 - 04:21
A woman has died after she was struck by a bus while walking near shops on the eastern shore of Lake Rotorua.
People had called the emergency services at 7.40pm on Saturday following the accident at the intersection of TeNgae Rd and Coulter Rd at Owhata, on the eastern shore the lake.The Police Serious Crash Unit is now conducting an investigation into the accident. Senior Sergeant Karl Konlechner of the Bay of Plenty District Command Centre said that no additional information is available on the incidence.
New Zealander triple murder accused wants to change guilty plea
Submitted by Sumit Yayavar on Sun, 05/01/2016 - 04:12
A man from New Zealand, who is accused of triple murder in a rural town in Australia, has appealed to the court to change his guilty plea.
Construction Equipment Maker Caterpillar Inc Will Shutter Five Plants
Submitted by Apoorva Prasad on Fri, 04/29/2016 - 05:42
Peoria, Illinois based Caterpillar Inc, the maker of machinery and engines said on Thursday that the company will shutter five U. S. plants and trim approximately 820 positions.
The popular construction-equipment maker is cutting back production and employees as a response to continuous drop in demand.
Online Travel Booking Company Priceline’s CEO Resigns Over At-work Relationship
Submitted by Jitendra Tiwari on Fri, 04/29/2016 - 05:39
Priceline, the online travel booking company announced on Thursday its CEO Darren Huston has resigned following an internal investigation into a personal relationship with an employee who was not under his direct supervision. However, still the relationship within the company was a violation to its code of conduct.
