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Fatal crash, Culverden
Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a crash on Culverden Road/SH7, Culverden, Hurunui, this afternoon. The single-vehicle crash, where it appears a truck has struck a tree,...
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Economy – Reserve Bank welcomes Government response to FEC banking inquiry
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) 13 November 2025 – The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) welcomes the Government’s formal response to the recent Finance and Expenditure Committee...
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Defence News – RNZAF returns to Fiji and takes opportunity to show MC-12K King Air capability to Tongan military
Source: New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) A return trip to Fiji for maritime patrols by the Royal New Zealand Air Force’s (RNZAF) MC-12K King Air has provided a further opportunity...
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Consumer NZ – Online dark designs have cost New Zealanders millions
Source: Consumer NZ Consumer NZ research reveals one in three shoppers spend more than intended due to manipulative online design tactics. New Zealanders are being tricked into spending more...
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Asia NZ Foundation – New Report Sheds Light on How Southeast Asia Sees New Zealand
Source: Asia New Zealand Foundation The Asia New Zealand Foundation Te Whītau Tūhono has released new research exploring how informed voices across Southeast Asia perceive New Zealand’s foreign policy and international...
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Transporting New Zealand supports amendments to RUC legislation but not tolling legislation
Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand National road freight association Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand is cautiously supporting the Land Transport (Revenue) Amendment Bill introduced to Parliament today, which...
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Greenpeace – Cook Islands seabed mining decision delayed following local opposition
Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace says news a decision on whether seabed mining can occur in the Cook Islands will now be delayed until at least 2032, is evidence of the growing opposition...
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Local News – Election recount confirms result in Porirua City Council’s Māori ward
Source: Porirua City Council The District Court has advised that the recount of votes for the Parirua Māori Ward is now complete. The recount has confirmed the outcome of the election...
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Property Valuations – New Plymouth land values fall more than homes in latest rating revaluation – QV
Source: Quotable Value (QV) New Plymouth District property owners will soon receive a Notice of Rating Valuation in the post, containing an updated rating value for their property. The new rating...
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Health – GenPro sponsors new primary health organisation that cuts red tape, improves patient care
Source: General Practice Owners Association (GenPro) The General Practice Owners Association is sponsoring the establishment of a nationwide primary health organisation that will reduce bureaucracy so more funding can be...
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Weather News – Rainy End to the Week, but Sunshine on the Way – MetService
Source: MetService Covering period of Thursday 13th – Monday 17th November – Rain to end the workweek– Strong Wind Watch for Wellington and Wairarapa today (Thursday)– Sunny...
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$1m compensation to oyster farmers a start
Source: New Zealand Government A $1 million payment from Watercare to oyster farmers impacted by sewage contamination of Mahurangi Harbour is a welcome first step but more is needed, Parliamentary...
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‘Short, sharp’ bridge closures to improve safety, avoid longer impacts
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency A concentrated week of four-hour daily closures of Greymouth’s Cobden Bridge in early December will allow crews to safely remove rock hazards, while avoiding weeks...
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Warrant to arrest: Paul Rehua
Source: New Zealand Police Police are working to locate Paul Kyle Peekay Rehua, who has a warrant for his arrest and is wanted by Police. Rehua, 42, is wanted in...
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Historic moment for Kiwis’ rights
Source: New Zealand Government Regulation Minister David Seymour welcomes the passing of the Regulatory Standards Bill into law. “This is a historic moment for Kiwis’ rights. Politicians will no longer...
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New declaration strengthens bond with Niue
Source: New Zealand Government Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Niue Prime Minister Dalton Tagelagi met in Auckland today to agree a foundational Political Declaration, encapsulating the partnership between the two...
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Media Advisory: Police graduation in Auckland tomorrow
Source: New Zealand Police Media are invited to attend the graduation ceremony of Recruit Wing 390 in Auckland tomorrow. The ceremony mark the recruits’ completion of their initial training course...
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Watching a rescue turns dangerous for a member of the public
Source: New Zealand Police This morning two people visiting the Whiritoa blowhole got caught out by the big surf and incoming tide. Then a bystander nearby watching also got into...
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Aussies lead the way in tourism growth
Source: New Zealand Government Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston has welcomed official stats out today showing continued growth in New Zealand’s overseas visitor numbers, with Australian tourists continuing to...
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New IP rules to boost research commercialisation
Source: New Zealand Government A new national intellectual property (IP) policy will give New Zealand researchers more control over their inventions and greater opportunities to turn world-class ideas into commercial...
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Tongariro National Park fire pānui #2
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 13 November 2025 Further good news from the fire ground: no new fire activity was identified yesterday by ground crews and drone surveys. With more...
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Road blocked, Culverden Road/SH7, Culverden
Source: New Zealand Police Culverden Road/State Highway 7, Culverden, Hurunui, is blocked due to a serious crash this afternoon. Police were called to the single-vehicle crash, between Long Plantation Road...
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Modernising road funding
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has introduced the Land Transport (Revenue) Amendment Bill to Parliament, taking the next step towards a fairer, simpler, and more modern transport funding system....
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Government accepts banking recommendations
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has accepted or partially accepted all the recommendations made by the Finance and Expenditure Committee’s inquiry into banking competition. The inquiry examined the state...
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Fifty-five new police for the frontline
Source: New Zealand Police Police Commissioner Richard Chambers, members of the police executive and wing patron Cameron Leslie MNZM congratulated the 55 graduating constables from Wing 389 this morning. Families...
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Name release: Fatal crash, Rotorua
Source: New Zealand Police Police can now release the name of the person who died in the two-vehicle crash on Te Ngae Road, Rotorua, on Thursday 6 November. She was...
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Tide turns in battle against Lake Wānaka weeds
Source: New Zealand Government A more than two-decade-long campaign to reclaim Lake Wānaka from an invasive aquatic weed has reached a major victory, with 40 kilometres of shoreline now successfully...