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Gas Security Fund to seek expressions of interest
Source: New Zealand Government The $200 million Gas Security Fund will open on 12 January 2026 to expressions of interest to help increase the availability of natural gas in New...
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Area School Principals’ Vote to Accept Settlement
Source: New Zealand Government Education Minister Erica Stanford welcomes the successful conclusion of pay negotiations to renew the Area School Principals’ Collective Agreement. “Area schools principals play an integral role...
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Next steps in advanced tech research
Source: New Zealand Government Five leading AI concepts have been shortlisted to establish a world-class national platform for artificial intelligence research, Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Dr Shane Reti announced...
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New Zealand’s only Māori visual arts degree celebrates 30 years of arts education
Source: Radio New Zealand Toioho ki Āpiti graduate Rewiti Arapere (left) and graduate and Senior Lecturer Erena Arapere (right). Supplied/Massey University Toioho ki Āpiti – New Zealand’s only university based...
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The Ashes live: Australia v England – third test, day two
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the cricket action, as the third in the five-test Ashes series between archrivals Australia and England enters day two at Adelaide Oval. Australia currently...
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Police abandon man’s yacht – and home – at sea after call for help
Source: Radio New Zealand The vessel was found more than 10 nautical miles at sea. 123rf A man who had allegedly just been stabbed lost his yacht – also his...
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Police Commissioner Richard Chambers – provisional appointments of three Assistant Commissioners
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Police Commissioner Richard Chambers: I am very pleased to announce Superintendent Jeanette Park (Eastern District Commander), Superintendent Corrie Parnell (Wellington District Commander) and...
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A chick for Charlie Girl
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 18 December 2025 Charlie, who was a long-term resident of the Department of Conservation’s Te Anau Bird Sanctuary after being hit by a car, was...
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GDP data shows economic growth is flatlining
Source: NZCTU New GDP data released today from Statistics New Zealand showed that the economy flatlined over the past six months, and overall, the economy is still smaller than it...
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Universities strike deal to keep access to Elsevier scientific journals
Source: Radio New Zealand The Council of Australasian University Librarians said the agreement marked a substantial shift toward fair, sustainable and transparent access to research across both countries. AFP Universities...
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Fonterra lowers milk price forecast amid strong supply
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ Fonterra lowers milk price forecast midpoint again Strong global supply weighing on prices Global Dairy Trade auction has fallen at nine consecutive meetings Fonterra has...
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Netball New Zealand boss Jennie Wyllie resigns
Source: Radio New Zealand Netball NZ CEO Jennie Wyllie. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Netball New Zealand CEO Jennie Wyllie has resigned at the end of a turbulent year, which included the controversial...
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When the Honda City goes off road
Source: Radio New Zealand Participants in the annual Great Honda City Road Trip. Supplied / Jared Campbell When you think of a Honda City, you might think of a car...
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NZ-AU: Debt Restructure Leverages Enhanced Liquidity
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) PERTH, Australia, Dec. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Paladin Energy Ltd (ASX:PDN, TSX:PDN, OTCQX:PALAF) (“Paladin” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that the restructure of its...
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Special Agricultural Trade Envoy appointed
Source: New Zealand Government The Minister for Trade and Investment, and Minister of Agriculture Todd McClay has announced the appointment of Nathan Guy as New Zealand’s Special Agricultural Trade Envoy...
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Burglar comes a cropper
Source: New Zealand Police A burglar bogged down during his escape efforts on a west Auckland farm will face court today. Police responded to a burglary reported in Henderson Valley...
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Pre-Christmas economic boost welcomed
Source: New Zealand Government Confirmation that the economy grew strongly in the third quarter of the year is welcome news before Christmas, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. Stats NZ reported...
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Busy year sees Tairāwhiti cyclone recovery move closer to completion
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Around 90% of Cyclone Gabrielle recovery work on Tairāwhiti’s state highways has been completed after a busy 2025. Crews will pause over the Christmas and...
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Economy rebounds into 1.1 percent growth for September quarter
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ Economy grows 1.1% in September quarter, 1.3% on year ago Expectations were for a rise between 0.8-1.0% Previous quarter revised lower to 1 pct contraction...
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Best books of 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand 2025 has been a year of long books, which are often best saved for summer reading. Two are Booker-shortlisted finalists which explore diaspora: Susan Choi’s Flashlight...
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Summertime means seasonal risks for workers
Source: Worksafe New Zealand 18 December 2025 As the glorious days of summer settle in, workloads increase for many around the country. Whether you’re up on the roof, busy with...
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‘I’m bored’: Let the kids deal with it
Source: Radio New Zealand Long road trips. Longer plane rides. Quiet afternoons on a hot summer day. Camping without all your toys. Jen Parkes’ kids are used to long car...
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How Sydney Sweeney transformed to play boxing champion Christy Martin
Source: Radio New Zealand Australian director-writer team Dave Michôd and Mirrah Foulkes teamed up with Hollywood star Sydney Sweeney to produce one of the most intense cinematic experiences of the...
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Starship patients light up Sky Tower for Christmas
Source: Radio New Zealand The patients find it exciting to have control of the large landmark, Starship Foundation says. Facebook / Sky Tower Rainbows, fire engines and Christmas trees are...
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Aotea kids share stories of conservation in action
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 18 December 2025 The inaugural Department of Conservation Aotea Kaitiaki competition brought together the island’s three primary schools to share stories of protecting the environment....
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The Oscars will abandon broadcast TV for YouTube starting in 2029
Source: Radio New Zealand The Oscars telecast will move from broadcasting to streaming in 2029, switching from ABC to YouTube — a watershed moment for the entertainment business. The Academy...
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Live: Black Caps v West Indies – third test, day one
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the action on day one of the Black Caps’ third test against the West Indies at Bay Oval in Mt Maunganui. First ball is...