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Man accused of swallowing $33,000 pendant appears in court
Source: Radio New Zealand Court documents reveal the pendant was worth $33,585. Supplied / NZ police A man accused of swallowing a Fabergé locket worth more than $33,500 during an...
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Auckland man fined $9,800, restrictions placed on animal ownership
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries An Auckland man has been fined $9,800 and has had restrictions placed on how many cows and horses he can care for and own....
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Kiwi charged with trying to smuggle $10m of heroin in Sydney
Source: Radio New Zealand A New Zealand man has been charged with trying to import $10 million worth of heroin into Sydney in floral-patterned bags. In a joint statement the...
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Too many laws passing without ‘proper scrutiny’, Geoffrey Palmer says
Source: Radio New Zealand Sir Geoffrey Palmer giving evidence to Parliament’s Regulations Review Committee in July. (File photo) VNP / Phil Smith A former Labour Prime Minister says Parliament is...
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New rules to help meat processors & shoppers
Source: New Zealand Government Small-scale meat processors will save money and deliver safe food to their customers more easily thanks to new rule changes confirmed today, says Food Safety Minister...
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How can the All Whites secure a FIFA World Cup 2026 win?
Source: Radio New Zealand All Whites captain Chris Wood pictured ahead of the FIFA World Cup qualifying match against New Caledonia. Andrew Cornaga / www.photosport.nz New Zealand football great Ivan...
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‘Immense sadness’: Former Prime Minister Helen Clark’s father dies at the age of 103
Source: Radio New Zealand Helen Clark’s father, George Clark died at home over the weekend. (File photo) Supplied Former Prime Minister Helen Clark has paid tribute to her father, George...
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RNZ broadcaster Corin Dann wins 2025 Bill Toft Award for journalism
Source: Radio New Zealand Corin Dann. RNZ Radio New Zealand senior journalist and broadcaster Corin Dann has won the 2025 Bill Toft Media Award. Dann was announced as the winner...
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Wellington region to ditch Snapper public transport cards
Source: Radio New Zealand SUPPLIED / GWRC Wellingtonians will soon be able to tag onto public transport with their phones and debit cards. Greater Wellington Regional Council chair Daran Ponter...
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Qantas announces new services to Gold Coast and Samoa from Auckland
Source: Radio New Zealand The Australian airline will launch new routes to Samoa and Gold Coast from June. AFP Qantas has announced two new services out of Auckland, as it...
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Alice Robinson follows slalom win with another podium finish
Source: Radio New Zealand Alice Robinson of New Zealand speeds down the course during a World Cup giant slalom race in Italy, 2025. PHOTOSPORT Queenstown skier Alice Robinson has continued...
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Gorse fire flare-up in North Canterbury contained
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Nate McKinnon Dozens of firefighters battled a a gorse fire near the Waimakariri River in North Canterbury on Monday. The fire near Poyntzs Road...
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Weather News – A warm start to the week – MetService
Source: MetService Covering period of Monday 8th – Thursday 11th December: Warm, mostly sunny conditions dominate the North Island and eastern South Island Heat Alerts issued for Gisborne and Hastings...
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Children’s Commissioner launches urgent nationwide advocacy campaign
Source: Children’s Commissioner “The reality is that children – often very young children – are dying in our country by homicide. We can’t let it happen anymore.” That’s the stark message...
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Health Appointments – GenPro Welcomes New Board Member and Confirms Leadership for 2026
Source: General Practice Owners Association (GenPro) The General Practice Owners Association (GenPro) has strengthened its governance team with the co-option of a new board member and the confirmation of its...
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Environment – The 12 pests ruining Christmas for farmers
Source: Federated Farmers Pine trees and deer might stir up warm feelings of festive joy for many Kiwis, but for farmers they represent mostly cost, destruction and heartache. That’s why Federated...
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Greenpeace – Another dead rat banquet for NZ First? Resource Management bills expected tomorrow
Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace is questioning whether NZ First has acquired a taste for the ACT Party’s dead rats, as the Government prepares to unveil its new Resource Management bills tomorrow. Greenpeace...
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Universities – Te Herenga Waka graduates light up Wellington
Source: Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington This week, the newest cohort of Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington’s graduates will stop traffic with glam fits, billowing cloaks, and...
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Agencies unite to secure future of Macetown road
Source: Herenga ā Nuku – the Outdoor Access Commission The Outdoor Access Commission will be one of several organisations to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in Arrowtown, marking a major...
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Employment – PSA seeks Commerce Commission investigation into ACC over misleading job ads about working from home – PSA
Source: PSA Workers promised flexible work – only to have rug pulled from under them The PSA has written to the Commerce Commission seeking an investigation into ACC for breaching the...
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Team effort to refresh Great Barrier’s huts before summer
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 08 December 2025 Over six days, sixteen Backcountry Trust volunteers worked alongside DOC volunteers and staff, with support from Dulux and Skywork Helicopters, to paint...
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Breakthrough Export Deal Signals New Era for Strong Wool
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is marking a significant commercial milestone, with New Zealand’s strong wool sector securing its first export order for innovative wool particle technology. Rural Communities...
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Slower speeds rolling out around Taranaki schools
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency This means that during pick-up and drop-off times, speed limits outside these schools will have variable speed limits installed. Speeds for schools on state highways...
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What to consider before putting a bar tab on your credit card
Source: Radio New Zealand As common as it is to leave your card on the bar to run a tab it can be a mistake. Unsplash/ Simon Kadula Leaving your...
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Matariki 2026 will be held at Takaparawhau in Auckland, hosted by Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei
Source: Radio New Zealand Tu Natanahira/RNZ Steam from the umu at Takaparawhau rises upward towards the stars, as Kai is lifted from the ground during Matariki 2024. Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland,...
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Torch Run on Tuesday, then Special Olympics Opening Ceremony on Wednesday, Christchurch
Source: New Zealand Police Media is invited to attend both Tuesday’s Law Enforcement Torch Run event and Wednesday’s Opening Ceremony. Come along to take photos and interview participants and their...
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New Zealand Government abandons 71 years of NZDF work for Israel – Peace Action Wellington
Source: Peace Action Wellington Date: Sunday 7 December – The NZ government has abstained from a UN vote to declare Israeli occupation of the Syrian Golan illegal – the first...