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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
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand skier Alice Robinson © Erich Spiess / Red Bull Content Pool 2025 / PHOTOSPORT Queenstown skier Alice Robinson is a genuine contender for the podium in two events at the Winter Olympics in February. Robinson has followed up her historic Super G World Cup win last week by finishing … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Marika Khabazi A person has been arrested in Wellington CBD, after reports of someone with a gun. Police said they received a report just after 6am on Monday that someone at a Willis Street residence could be in possession of a gun. Police said they attended the residence and … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government $848,000 in government grants targeted towards reducing harm in high-risk recreational maritime environments will help protect boaties on the water this summer, Associate Transport Minister James Meager says. “For many Kiwis, getting out on the water is what summer is all about. However, we know that does come with some risks. … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The head of the Predator Free NZ Trust says there is “some complexity” in using sound to keep cats away from nesting native birds. Jessi Morgan says it is important to keep the country’s native wildlife safe, while recognising the role cats play as companions. A project from the Bioeconomy Science … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Suzie Bates of New Zealand Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz White Ferns batter Suzie Bates has sustained a quadricep tear which has ruled her out of all cricket until March. Bates suffered the injury last month when fielding during a Hallyburton Johnstone Shield match. Subsequent scans revealed that due to the severity of the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Coach Gordon Walker and Dame Lisa Carrington. Steve McArthur / @RowingCelebration / PHOTOSPORT Gordon Walker, one of New Zealand’s most successful coaches, has resigned as head coach for Canoe Racing New Zealand. The 53-year-old has coached Dame Lisa Carrington, New Zealand’s most successful Olympian, since 2010. During that time, Carrington has … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland’s mayor Wayne Brown. MARIKA KHABAZI / RNZ Auckland’s mayor says it would be better if council were running the police in the city, but is adamant it’s a safe place to be. There’s been considerable effort to increase safety in the central city. Community Patrols NZ opened a base in … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand We were told off recently for having too much summer holiday, so it’s our responsibility to use that time as wisely as possible which, of course, means going to see lots of movies. From the week before Christmas all the way to Waitangi Day, here is a selection of new films … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A wastewater treatment plant in Akaroa. Supplied/Christchurch City Council University of Auckland researchers have discovered different microbes can be used to reduce the carbon footprint of treating wastewater. Associate Professor Wei-Qin Zhuang and his team from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering have been tackling the problem of reducing the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand the Banking Ombudsman and Financial Services Complaints Ltd (FSCL) say they see complaints about disputed or incorrect transactions, commonly at hotels, bars, online retailers and overseas lounges. RNZ When you’re on summer holidays, you might not be thinking much about your banking, insurance or other financial products – unless something goes … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 December 2025 – Singapore’s job market is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by digitalisation, sustainability imperatives, and demographic shifts. The challenge for graduates and professionals lies in maintaining relevance within industries that are shaping tomorrow’s economy. The Singapore Institute of Management (SIM) plays a pivotal role … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. RNZ / REECE BAKER Three people have been arrested, following a burglary south of Auckland and a dramatic failed escape from police on Sunday afternoon. Officers were called to a burglary at a business on Great South Road in Drury just after 5pm. Police said the three alleged offenders … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Wellington Phoenix celebrate a goal against Central Coast Mariners. Marty Melville/Photosport Wellington Phoenix are off the bottom of the A-League table, after beating Central Coast Mariners 3-1 in Wellington. Midfielder Corban Piper scored the first goal in the 31st minute, after Kasuki Nagasawa pounced on a poor pass from a Mariners … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The 38-year-old man is due to appear in court on Christmas Eve. 123RF A man driving a car equipped with flashing police lights pulled over the wrong vehicle in south Auckland on Saturday night. Two officers driving an unmarked police car were puzzled, when a stationwagon following them turned on a … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Bar staff stepped in to help when a man was allegedly stabbed in the stomach at Wellington’s Ace of Spades Bar. Supplied/ Google Maps A woman has been arrested, as police continue to investigate a stabbing in a central Wellington bar, and they have renewed a call for anyone who saw … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Michael Mclean. RNZ / Finn Blackwell A man accused of sexually abusing a boy into his teens has been acquitted on some charges, while others left a hung jury. Michael Mclean has been on trial in the Auckland District Court, with his defence calling the allegations nonsense and claiming they never … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Feral cat caught in a live trap in Fiordland National Park. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly A research project has discovered a way to use sound as a harmless deterrent to keep cats away from nesting native birds. Senior scientist at the Bioeconomy Science Institute (formerly known as Manaaki Whenua – Landcare … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Diesel fuel slicking out from the wreck of the HMNZS Manawanui, in late 2024, after the navy shift grounded on a reef near the village of Tafitoala in Samoa. Ministry of Works Transport and Infrastructure Samoa Concerns are being raised that the New Zealand government has shortchanged Samoa since HMNZS Manawanui … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 December 2025 – As Singapore’s economy continues to evolve and sectors undergo rapid transformation, the need for adaptable, industry-ready talent remains paramount. The Singapore Institute of Management (SIM), one of the nation’s leading private education institutions, continues to play a significant role in equipping graduates … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Counties Manukau Police have arrested one person in a bizarre incident when carrying out patrols in an unmarked vehicle last night. Inspector Kerry Watson said officers on duty noticed a station wagon following them equipped with a flashing bar of red and blue lights – a typical Police signal for the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Sergeant Graeme Muir, Wellington Criminal Investigation Branch: Police have arrested one person while investigating a recent stabbing at an Allen Street bar in Wellington. A 34-year-old woman has been charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and will appear at the Wellington District Court on … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand (File photo) RNZ / REECE BAKER Emergency Services are working at the scene of a fiery crash, and police warn it has closed State Highway One lanes near Hampton Downs. No one was seriously injured in the crash on Sunday, police said in a statement. However the vehicle had caught fire … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Officials say transparency is critical to build trust in the government’s most important data system, but the business case for expanding it is mostly blanked out (File photo). RNZ Officials say transparency is critical to build trust in the government’s most important data system, but the business case for expanding it … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police in Tairāwhiti are urging motorists to keep vehicle security top of mind, especially over the busy summer season. “We’ve seen a rise in recent weeks in the number of thefts from vehicles, as well as reports of vehicles being stolen or interfered with,” says Acting Inspector Bryan Smith, Tairawhiti Area … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are at the scene of a single-vehicle crash on the Waikato Expressway (SH1), northbound, near Hampton Downs. While there have been no serious injuries, a fire has subsequently broken out in the vehicle. The northbound lanes will be closed while emergency services work at the scene. Motorists should avoid … Read more