‘Devastating in all ways’: Sand dune ecosystems on Tokerau Beach being destroyed by vehicles

Source: Radio New Zealand Hapū members from Te Whānau Moana me Te Rorohuri work to protect sand dunes from vehicles. Victoria Lelo Kapa-Kingi Thrill-seekers causing significant damage to dunes on the Far North’s Tokerau Beach have forced the kaitiaki rōpū to install temporary fences and block access points. As many people head off to the … Read more

NZ’s first onsite 3D-printed home

Source: Radio New Zealand Kirill Ilin’s construction company Amcrete constructed the concrete walls of their ground-breaking new four-bedroom prototype “layer by layer by layer” right on its Waiuku site. He says houses made with concrete poured by a computer-controlled 3D printer are energy-efficient, quick to construct, and, because of their durability and recyclability, also sustainable. … Read more

Breakers sunk by big-scoring Taipans NBL star Jack McVeigh

Source: Radio New Zealand Sam Waardenburg of the Taipans in action against the Breakers. photosport The Breakers failed to halt the scoring wizardry of Taipans star Jack McVeigh as they crashed to a 99-95 defeat in Cairns to drop out of the top NBL top six. McVeigh poured in a career-high 47 points in his … Read more

Can my child get a Community Services Card? – Ask Susan

Source: Radio New Zealand Susan Edmunds. RNZ Got questions? RNZ has launched a [ https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/no-stupid-questions new podcast, ‘No Stupid Questions’], with Susan Edmunds. We’d love to hear more of your questions about money and the economy. You can send through written questions, like these ones, but even better, you can drop us a voice memo … Read more

Country Life: Behind the scenes at the Roy’s berry farm

Source: Radio New Zealand Mike and Angela Roy in one of their polytunnels RNZ/Sally Round Follow Country Life on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart or wherever you get your podcasts. There’s a job for even the youngest of the Roy family when the Christmas berry crush is on at their orchard in Piopio. With queues out … Read more

Country Life: On the job with Whanganui River’s rural postie

Source: Radio New Zealand The Whanganui River road features an interesting array of letterboxes. Gianina Schwanecke / Country Life Tracy Marshall makes the same 150-kilometre round trip up the Whanganui River and back five times a week. “I’ve got one of the longest mail runs in our region in terms of distances, but I’ve probably … Read more

Country Life: Farming trees the Tāmata Hauhā way

Source: Radio New Zealand Launched in 2021 Tāmata Hauhā works primarily with Māori land owners to provide them with strategies and funding to develop their land holdings and make them more productive, primarily through forestry. Gianina Schwanecke / Country Life From growing a few Christmas trees “for fun”, to a diverse range of towering exotics … Read more

Auckland FC win in Western Sydney to go top

Source: Radio New Zealand Logan Rogerson (L) and Sam Cosgrove. photosport Auckland FC reclaimed top spot in the A-League and Sam Cosgrove stormed to the top of the Golden Boot goal-scoring race after the visitors downed Western Sydney Wanderers 2-0 in Sydney. The Wanderers created more chances in the scoreless first spell but the Black … Read more

Review: The best protest record Nick Bollinger has heard this year

Source: Radio New Zealand “Where are all the protest songs these days?” I often hear people ask. The world is more volatile than ever, and yet seems to be awash with songs about Korean demonology and Taylor Swift’s love life. Those people should hear this album. Haley Heynderickx & Max Garcia Conover are American singer-songwriters, … Read more

Winston Peters offers advice to anyone thinking of rolling a Prime Minister

Source: Radio New Zealand Winston Peters. RNZ / Lillian Hanly New Zealand First leader Winston Peters is pleased to see the end of what he calls a “gruelling year”, with his only regret being that the economy couldn’t have been turned around sooner. He also suggests it would be “unwise” to stage a leadership spill … Read more

Nurse union says Health NZ settlement delays is costing them a settled workforce

Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand Nurses Organisation chief executive Paul Goulter at a rally in Christchurch on 9 May 2024. RNZ / Nate McKinnon The millions of dollars that Health NZ is saving with delays in settling collective contracts is costing it in terms of a settled workforce, according to the biggest nurses’ union. … Read more

WorkSafe defends ‘simply wrong’ change to electrical safety rules

Source: Radio New Zealand WorkSafe has advised MBIE on hundreds of updates to electrical safety rules. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone WorkSafe has issued guidance to electrical workers over a rule change that several industry groups have warned is dangerous. The change lifts a ban on inserting a switch, circuit or fuse into mains power earthing … Read more

Gennaker offshore wind farm obtains construction and operations permit

Source: Media Outreach HAMBURG, GERMANY – EQS Newswire – 19 December 2025 – Skyborn’s Gennaker offshore wind farm, located in the German Baltic Sea, has received its state planning approval Decision opens the route to FID and the start of construction activities, with scheduled commissioning in 2028 The Gennaker offshore wind farm, the is currently … Read more

TVB ESG Awards 2025 Presentation Ceremony

Source: Media Outreach Hong Kong and Macau Organisations Honoured for Outstanding Achievements ESG-led Business for a Sustainable Future HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 December 2025 – With global acceleration towards sustainable development and rising expectations from investors and stakeholders for responsible business practices, Hong Kong and Macau enterprises in recent years … Read more

2025 Annual Claims Data Report: Bridging Information Gaps with Full Disclosure

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire -19 December 2025 – HKAccidentLawyers.com and the HKCivilClaim.com today released the 2025 Annual Claims Data Report, providing summaries for each key data point to enhance legal literacy among accident victims. 1. Work Injury Claims Data (Total: 1,032 Cases)Sick Leave Distribution: 0 – 30 Days: 279 … Read more

Vingroup Simultaneously Launches and Inaugurates 11 Key Projects in Vietnam

Source: Media Outreach HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 December 2025 – In celebration of the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam, Vingroup simultaneously commences 11 projects, including: the Olympic Sports Urban Area in Hanoi featuring the Trong Dong (Bronze Drum) Stadium; the Ha Long Xanh and Cam Ranh mega … Read more

One critically injured in Ōpōtiki motorcycle crash

Source: Radio New Zealand Police were called to the crash about 8.25pm Friday. RNZ/ Marika Khabazi Emergency services have responded to a serious motorcyle crash on State Highway 35, near Ōpōtiki. The incident, between Te Waiiti Rd and Maraenui Pa Rd, was reported to police about 8.25pm Friday. The motorbike was the only vehicle involved … Read more

Yes Unboxes the Drama with 5g advanced Broadband + FREE 1 Year iQIYI Access

Source: Media Outreach Get ready, Malaysia! Plug & Play 5g advanced home WiFi with premium streaming has now arrived in your homes — just in time for festive binge-watching KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 December 2025 – Festive nights, late-night drama marathons and weekend binge sessions are about to get a … Read more

NZ, Japan sign defence and security agreements

Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand and Japan have agreed two important defence and security arrangements, Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Defence Minister Judith Collins announced today.  “The defence Acquisition and Cross Servicing Agreement sets out how logistical support, including the provision of supplies and services, will be managed when the New Zealand Defence Force … Read more

Vinfast Honored in Indonesia with Kumparan Awards: Impact Makers 2025

Source: Media Outreach JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 December 2025 – At the Kumparan Awards: Impact Makers 2025, organized by leading digital media platform Kumparan, VinFast was honored with the award “Impactful Transformation in the EV Ecosystem”.The accolade recognizes VinFast’s pioneering role and leadership capacity in building a green, smart, and comprehensive … Read more

SIM Strengthens Graduate Employability Through Structured Internship Pathways

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 December 2025 – As hiring expectations continue to evolve in a competitive labour market, employers increasingly seek graduates who possess both academic knowledge and practical workplace experience. Internships have become a critical component of graduate readiness, providing opportunities for students to apply theoretical learning in … Read more

FastMed Launches Online Weight Management Program with Authentic GLP-1 Medication

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 December 2025 – Amid a global surge in demand for the weight-management ingredient GLP-1, the Hong Kong market has encountered challenges including illegal sales and online purchases made without a doctor’s prescription. In response, the local telemedicine and dispensing platform FastMed has introduced … Read more

Serious crash, SH 35 near Ōpōtiki

Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on State Highway 35 near Ōpōtiki, which was reported to Police at 8.25pm.  The crash, between Te Waiiti Road and Maraenui Pa Road, involved a single motorcycle. The motorcyclist is reported to have sustained critical injuries. The road is blocked and motorists are … Read more

Why people with dementia can be so moved by music

Source: Radio New Zealand Researchers at the University of Auckland have been given an $853,000 grant to investigate the power of music for people with dementia. The study is a collaboration with Yale University in the United States and aims to find out why patients still respond to music even as their memory fades. Music … Read more

Family business: Whitney Hansen’s time has arrived

Source: Radio New Zealand It didn’t take long for the fact that Whitney Hansen was following in her father’s considerable footsteps to be brought up, as the newly announced Black Ferns coach faced the media for the first time. However, Hansen couldn’t speak highly enough of the support and guidance of father Sir Steve, who … Read more

Ministerial advisory group defends catering bill for public meetings around New Zealand

Source: Radio New Zealand Advisory group chair Sunny Kaushal intentional misinformation has been “weaponised” to undermine the campaign. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Ministerial advisory group criticised for ‘lavish’ spending It spent $24,000 on well-catered ‘stakeholder engagement meetings’ Advisory group chairman defends the group’s work, saying it’s under budget and delivering change The ministerial advisory group … Read more

Hospitals asked to save $510 millions despite $538 million going unspent

Source: Radio New Zealand Health NZ says “performance efficiencies” do not impact on the funding available for settlement. RNZ Frustrated healthworkers are questioning why hospitals and health services are being asked to find another $510 million in “efficiency savings” out of this year’s budget, while $538 million earmarked for salaries went unspent last year. The … Read more