OSI archive

New Zealand

Post

Rising threshold for police help in mental health callouts

· November 17, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand The controversial four-stage Mental Health Response Change programme started a year ago. RNZ / Marika Khabazi The police are introducing higher thresholds for responding to calls...

Post

94 year old helps DOC upgrade popular track

· November 17, 2025

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  17 November 2025 Peter is part of the Mount Somers Walkway Society, founded around 40 years ago. The volunteer group of mainly retired farmers is...

Post

Comvita takeover bid fails

· November 17, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Comvita products on display. Supplied The takeover bid for honey exporter Comvita has failed after not enough shareholders approved of the offer. The company’s board had...

Post

Choose NZ Made over Black Friday

· November 17, 2025

Source: Buy NZ Made As retailers gear up for another frenzy of imported bargains this Black Friday, Buy NZ Made is encouraging Kiwis to turn their attention homeward – to the...

Post

Hornet incursion: No plans to spray invaders – yet

· November 17, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand A hornets’ nest. Supplied Spraying to eradicate the yellow legged hornet is not currently in Biosecurity New Zealand’s plans. Biosecurity New Zealand North Commissioner Mike Inglis...