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Source: Radio New Zealand A tara iti and chick at Waipū. Supplied / Darren Markin The Department of Conservation is pleading with dog owners not to let their pets roam in nesting sites used by New Zealand’s rarest bird – the tara iti or fairy tern. The plea comes after a series of incidents apparently … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The men were grateful to see rescuers, but it was an uncomfortably close call, police said. Police are reminding people of the importance of personal locator beacons after three men endured a cold, wet night in a gorge. Wellington District Search and Rescue coordinator Sergeant Jonathan Westrupp said the trio had … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Her complaint centred on the decision not to recall and ban the importation sale of all coloured sand. Supplied A law advisor in human rights has lodged a complaint with the Ombudsman asking for an urgent investigation into the response to asbestos-contaminated play sand. Sophie Bradwell-Pollak said there had been multiple … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand By Kang Jin-kyu, AFP Firefighters and rescue personnel work near the scene where a Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 series aircraft crashed and burst into flames at Muan International Airport. (File photo) AFP / Jung Yeon-Je Grieving mother Lee Hyo-eun returns every weekend to the airport where her daughter and 178 others … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Drone footage of the fire near the Farmhouse Lodge in Fernhill. SUPPLIED Homes in rural Hastings are being evacuated due to a scrub fire which has destroyed buildings. Fire crews said they responded to the blaze Tuesday afternoon which is located between the Fernhill township and the Ngaruroro River bridge on … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Christchurch Methodist Mission executive director Jill Hawkey says the Support a Family initiative is the highlight if her year. RNZ / Rachel Graham A little more than a 160 families’ Christmas Day became a little brighter this afternoon as they came to pick up Christmas hampers from the Christchurch Methodist Mission. … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Researchers at Austria’s University of Vienna examined the emotion of “surprise” in kea and cockatoos, testing how they would react to being given less desirable food than they were led to expect. Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon *This story has been updated to reflect the study showed the kea were more … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand An electronic dance music festival heading to New Zealand for the first time has revealed its headline acts. Artists headlining the Ultra New Zealand festival are American duo The Chainsmokers, French producer DJ Snake, German producer and DJ Zedd, English DJ and singer Darren Styles, French DJ Nico Moreno, Dutch DJ … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The Farmhouse Lodge in Fernhill, Hawke’s Bay is near the fire. Screenshot / Google Maps Homes in rural Hastings are being evacuated due to a scrub fire which has destroyed buildings. Fire crews said they responded to the blaze Tuesday afternoon which is located between the Fernhill township and the Ngaruroro … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Regional food-surplus app turns unsold food into affordable meals, offsets over 1,375 tonnes of CO₂ and pays back more than USD 2.5 million to partners in Thailand, Singapore, and Hong Kong SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 December 2025 – As Southeast Asia grapples with growing food waste and rising living … Read more
Source: Media Outreach The food-surplus app returned more than HKD 20 million to partner businesses while making meals more affordable for consumers HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 December 2025 – As Southeast Asia grapples with growing food waste and rising living costs, Yindii, Asia’s number 1 food‑surplus marketplace, celebrates a year … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Marika Khabazi Police have arrested four people of interest after a man’s death in Gisborne in September. Bill Maangi, 36, died in hospital after he was shot in the early hours of 29 September at an Ormond Road address. Four people aged between 25 and 37 were arrested, police … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand has conditionally approved an application by the General Practice Owners Association to set up it’s own breakaway PHO. RNZ / Peter de Graaf General practice owners concerned about what they say is too much red tape, have been given the go-ahead to set up their … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Randwick Road, Moera, Lower Hutt is currently blocked following a serious crash this afternoon. Police were notified of the crash between York Street and Mason Street, where a pedestrian has been hit by a vehicle, around 4.10pm. Initial indicators are that there has been serious injuries. The Serious Crash Unit have … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A sliver of cell phone reception led to the rescue of three young men, after they endured a cold and wet night stranded in a gorge. Wellington District Search and Rescue coordinator Sergeant Jonathan Westrupp says the trio intended to float down the Hutt River in the Kaitoke Regional Park, but … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HUALIEN, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 December 2025 – The Hualien County Government invites domestic and international travelers to plan ahead and experience the county’s winter festivities. From Christmas and New Year’s Eve celebrations to lantern displays and Lunar New Year markets, visitors are encouraged to follow Hualien’s festive journey … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A homicide investigation is underway in Hamilton. (File photo) RNZ / Marika Khabazi The victim at the centre of a homicide investigation in Hamilton has been named by police as Jason Poa. Police were called to a home in Lake Crescent at 6.15pm on December 18, where they found two people … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Firefighters are battling a blaze in Fernhill near Hastings. Crews said they responded to the blaze Tuesday afternoon which is located between the Fernhill township and the Ngaruroro River bridge on SH50. The township has not been affected but the fire is close to some houses, crews said. Hawke’s Bay Fire … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Across the term Winston Peters has been to 51 countries, spending a total of 201 days offshore. RNZ / Mark Papalii You’d hardly know it, given how often he appears in the media, but Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters has done some serious air miles this year. He’s visited 31 countries … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 December 2025 – Zenith Yacht Charters, a private yacht charter in Singapore, is proud to announce the launch of ZenithYachtingAsia.com. This is a new division dedicated to the buying and selling of both new and second-hand yachts across the region, officially announced on 1st November … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Acting Detective Senior Sergeant John Love: Police have arrested four people of interest following the investigation into the murder of Bill Maangi in Gisborne. Mr Maangi died in hospital, after being shot in the early hours of Monday 29 September at an address on Ormond Road. Between Wednesday 9 … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Firefighters are battling a blaze in Fernhill near Hastings. Crews said they responded to the blaze Tuesday afternoon which is located between the Fernhill township and the Ngaruoro River bridge on SH50. The township has not been affected but the fire is close to some houses, crews said. Hawke’s Bay Fire … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand First leader Winston Peters. RNZ / Mark Papalii New Zealand First leader Winston Peters says the India free trade deal has been rushed through for political gain, and more wins could have been secured with longer negotiations. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Trade Minister Todd McClay announced the deal … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A section of State Highway 50, Fernhill, Hastings has been closed following a fire near the highway. Police were notified of the vegetation fire around 2.50pm and are in attendance assisting Fire and Emergency New Zealand with some evacuations. At this stage, no injuries have been reported, however the road is … Read more
Source: Media Outreach CHERAS, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 December 2025 – Columbia Asia Hospital Cheras (CAH Cheras) is entering a landmark year, celebrating its 15th anniversary alongside Columbia Asia Malaysia’s 30th year of operations. This is followed by another major achievement: winning the Silver Award for Best Use of Content at the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Inspector Daryl Smith, District Manager Criminal Investigations: Police investigating a homicide in Lake Crescent in Hamilton on Thursday 18 December can now release the name of the person who died. He was 55-year-old Jason Poa, also known as Jason Tipene. Emergency services were called to a Lake Crescent … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Over The Moon cheese shop in Putāruru. Screenshot / Google The owner of a cheese company whose discarded product was stolen from a Waikato landfill and resold is worried the situation will damage their reputation. Police are investigating after previously dumped Over The Moon-branded cheese has reportedly been resold by two … Read more