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Source: Radio New Zealand Houses in Tairua on the Coromandel Peninsula. RNZ / Marika Khabazi Staff at the New World supermarket in Whitianga are back on the water as they deliver food to the Coromandel peninsula by boat. New World has operated its Waka Kai service each holiday season since 2019, running groceries by sea … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Operation Diablo has led to the arrest of eight people and the seizure of drugs, firearms and cash from multiple addresses across Southland last week. Organised criminal groups received pre-Christmas visits as Police executed 12 search warrants at properties and vehicles in and around Invercargill. The operation was led by Southland’s … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The main banks are now advertising rates of 4.49 percent for 12 months. RNZ A couple who regretted their decision to fix their home loan for five years in 2023 have been unsuccessful in their complaint against their bank. They complained to the Banking Ombudsman, which issued a case note on … Read more
Source: Privacy Commissioner This information sets out how our Compliance and Enforcement team triages systemic privacy issues raised with our Office. Privacy breach Interference with a person’s privacy A privacy breach under Part 6 of the Privacy Act 2020 focuses on whether there has been any unauthorised access, loss, or disclosure of personal … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The scene shortly after the crash. X/ New Zealand Transport Agency Police have named a man who died in a crash in south Auckland earlier this month as 20-year-old Jagpreet Singh. Singh was critically injured after his car collided with a truck on the South-Western Motorway near Mangere on 3 December. … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police can now release the name of the man that died following a crash on State Highway 2, Matamau on 5 December. He was 45-year-old Toby Dale Broomhall of Hawera. Our condolences are with his family and friends during this difficult time. Police continue to investigate the circumstances of the crash. … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A dedicated retail crime team set up in Waikato District to disrupt and target prolific retail crime is netting results. Waikato District launched a new retail crime model last month, setting up bespoke area-based Retail Crime Teams dedicated to tackling retail-related offending and targeted enforcement of our most active offenders. Retail … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Kmart in Botany, Auckland. Google Maps A south Auckland woman will spend Christmas Eve in court after being charged with shoplifting at Kmart. Police were called to Kmart in Botany about 10:30am on Sunday, after someone reported seeing a man and a woman stealing three shopping trolleys filled with items. “Police … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the action on day five of the Black Caps’ third test against the West Indies at Bay Oval in Mt Maunganui. First ball is scheduled for 11am. Black Caps squad: Tom Latham (captain), Tom Blundell (wicketkeeper), Michael Bracewell, Kristian Clarke, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Zak Foulkes, Daryl Mitchell, Ajaz … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The sole occupant of the vehicle was found dead, police said. RNZ / Marika Khabazi A person has died after crashing into a power pole in Canterbury. Police said staff received a report at around 9:10am on Monday from someone who had come across a crashed car on Seadown Road, north … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Inspector Gerard Bouterey, Field Crime Manager, Central District CIB: Police searching for Mitchell Cole are asking anyone heading into the bush in Ruatiti to stay alert and report any unusual findings. Twenty-nine-year-old Cole is still being sought by Police in relation to a double homicide in Ruatiti on … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A previous release stated Seadown Road was closed between Arowhenua Station Road and State Highway 1. State Highway 1 remains open in the area. Seadown Road between Arawhenua Station Road and Opihi River is closed following the crash. Please avoid the area if possible. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre MIL OSI
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries If you’re planning on dropping a line or gathering shellfish from the ocean during the festive season download the free New Zealand Fishing Rules app and have all the rules at your fingertips. “You wouldn’t go fishing without your rod, hooks or other gear, so make sure you have … Read more
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Ho! Ho! Uh-oh! New Zealand Food Safety deputy director-general Vincent Arbuckle busts some food safety myths to help you avoid food poisoning this Christmas. 1. Leftovers are always okay to eat if they look and smell fine Wrong. Although many germs cause spoilage that affects the look, texture, smell, … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Hyderabad House in New Delhi earlier in the year. RNZ / Marika Khabazi RNZ understands the government has struck a Free Trade deal with India. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon promised to do so in his first term, and … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A Taupō family of six walked the length of the country along Te Araroa trail, homeschooling all the way, having never done an overnight hike before. A jubilant Courtney and Andrew Williams and their children Elliot, 6, Skye, 9, Summer, 11, and Oliver, 13, finished the 3048km walk from Cape Reinga … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand First leader Winston Peters. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has reversed his previous opposition to the Chorus debt sell-off, saying it is “monetisation” rather than an asset sale. Finance Minister Nicola Willis last week confirmed the government would sell about $650m in interest-free loans … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Water schemes for many small and rural communities lacked the same protections and treatment of systems for larger urban areas. HENDRIK SCHMIDT Holidaymakers need to be vigilant by checking the quality of drinking water at their holiday spots which run on riskier schemes, Water New Zealand says. The water industry body … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Marika Khabazi Marika Khabazi is a video journalist with Georgian and Russian ancestry. She moved to New Zealand as a 16-year-old in 2008 to pursue a career in the Film and TV industry. Her documentary explores the power and similarities of the Māori haka to Georgian traditional dance. As … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police received a report around 9:10am today from someone who had come across a crashed car on Seadown Road, north of Timaru. The vehicle had collided with a power pole, and the sole occupant of the vehicle was located deceased. The Serious Crash Unit has been advised, and Seadown Road is … Read more
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 22 December 2025 The Rural Health Roadshow Insights Report presents findings from visits to 13 rural locations across New Zealand in 2025. These events provided an opportunity to engage with rural communities, check what is working well and identify areas for improvement. The report is structured into … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police can now release the name of the man who died following a crash in Māngere on 3 December He was Jagpreet Singh, 20, of Auckland. Our thoughts are with his friends and family at this time. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash remain ongoing. ENDS. Holly McKay/NZ Police MIL … Read more
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Biosecurity New Zealand is encouraging Kiwis to continue to keep an eye out for yellow-legged hornets (Vespa velutina) over the holiday season. “We’ve had a great response from the public so far, with more than 6,870 notifications and our team will be working over the holiday season as we … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A pair who filled up three shopping trolleys’ worth of goods from Kmart in Botany before allegedly leaving without paying will spend Christmas rethinking their choices. Just after 10.30am yesterday, Police were called to the store following a report of a man and woman stealing dozens of items. Senior Sergeant Simon … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is reminding all New Zealanders to drive safely this summer, with Police set to be out in force to help keep our roads safe, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says. “Whether you’re heading to see loved ones, taking a road trip with friends, or exploring our country, please make safe … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 22 December 2025 Frequently visited spots include Tongariro National Park, Huka Falls in Taupō, and the Bridge to Nowhere in Whanganui National Park. Short walks and accessible locations are favourites for kiwis looking to make the most of the warmer weather. DOC Central North Island Acting Director Sandy Woodhead says … Read more
Source: Worksafe New Zealand 22 December 2025 Find out how to notify us over the holiday period. Notifications If someone has been seriously injured, become seriously ill, or died as a result of work – phone us on 0800 030 040 straight away. Notifications made through our online form won’t be monitored between 12pm on … Read more