Magnitude 6 earthquake shakes New Zealand's Kermadec Islands A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck the waters off New Zealand's coast. A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck the Kermadec Islands, north of New Zealand, on Monday, according to the US Geological Survey. The earthquake's epicenter was located at a latitude of 29.95 S and a longitude of 177.52 W, with a depth of 23 kilometers. This informatio..

Tauranga, Mount Maunganui residents call for better air quality Mount Maunganui, New Zealand - Residents and visitors of the Mount Maunganui region are emphasizing the importance of improving air quality alongside the area's growth and safe mobility. The Tauranga Council is reported to be in discussions with the Mount Maunganui and Arataki community about a draft plan addressing these concerns, ..

Auckland Townhouse Development in Flood-Prone Area Sparks Outrage Auckland, January 27 - Following record-breaking rainfall due to climate change, the Onehunga area in Auckland was inundated by a devastating flood. Now, a new townhouse development plan in this area has sparked controversy among local residents and potential buyers. Residents claim that this development is a misguided plan that c..

New Zealand Housing Market: Decreased Concerns of Decline and Shifting Buyer Sentiments In the midst of heated discussions about the optimal time to enter the New Zealand real estate market, the latest ASB Housing Confidence Survey indicates a shift in expectations. Only 8% of respondents anticipate a continuous decline in housing prices, marking a significant 34% decrease from the previous quar..

Statistics New Zealand Releases Q3 2023 Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Housing Price Increase New Zealand's Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 5.6% year-on-year from July to September 2023, as reported. Citing data released by Statistics New Zealand, the publication noted that despite the third-quarter CPI increase being at its lowest level in two years, it still significantly surpasses the targ..

Inflation rate falls to 5.6% as economic cooling continues According to data released by the statistical agency on October 17th, New Zealand's Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the 3/4 quarter has been recorded at 5.6%, indicating a continued decline in inflation. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is a key indicator reflecting the annual fluctuations in prices of goods and services. Although the annua..

■ 이완상 변호사의 법률컬럼 제 191회 유언장 (Will) – 5편 (이전 호에서 계속) 1. 유언장은 어떻게 작성되어야 하나? (7) 유산을 받기 위해 유언 작성자를 살해한 경우엔 상속(수혜) 자격이 박탈된다. 참고로, Succession (Homicide) Act 2007 (제7조)에서는 상속 또는 유언장으로부터의 혜택을 빨리 받기 위해 유언 작성자를 살해하는 경우 그 수혜 자격을 박탈하고 있다. 이는 법적인 차원 뿐만 아니라, 인륜적 또는 도덕적으로도 도저히 용납될 수 없는 행위이기 때문에 당연한 조치라고 할 수 있겠다. 또한 Administration Act 1969 (제5A조)에서도 유언자를 살해한 사람이 법원에 유언 집행허가 (probate) 또는 무유언 집행허가(Letters of Admi..