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Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 19 December 2025 Taking a public health approach, this study examines the economic and social costs associated with gambling harm in New Zealand. The purpose is to provide a foundation and evidence base of the impact of gambling harm to inform targeted policy development and harm minimisation … Read more
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 19 December 2025 This research explores definitions, estimates, predictors, reasons, consequences, and potential solutions related to pulling out of formal psychological gambling treatment. The research was co-designed with a panel of people with lived experience of gambling harm, and synthesises findings from a scoping review, service data, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 19 December 2025 While gambling has been identified as impacting mental health, recent studies have examined the effects of gambling on a broader range of health and wellbeing issues. This study profiles the health and wellbeing of people experiencing gambling harm in New Zealand and presents findings … Read more
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 19 December 2025 This research explores the gambling behaviours, preferences and perceptions of older adults (aged 50+) living in New Zealand, with the aim of understanding older adults’ attitudes towards gambling. It includes a general literature review and semi-structured interviews with 73 older adults. The findings show … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police are praising Palmerston North retailers whose quick reporting led to an alleged shoplifter’s arrest. The teen is alleged to have stolen caps from a store near The Plaza yesterday afternoon and was a suspect in another theft where $400 of product was shoplifted. Thanks to the detailed descriptions provided, within … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Targeted speed limit changes are being proposed on state highways across the South Island after community concerns were raised about safety. Next month, New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) will open public consultations for people to have their say on these proposed changes in Canterbury, on the West Coast … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Christmas can be a magical time of year for kids. Writing wish-lists, seeing Santa at the shops, leaving carrots for the reindeer out on the porch. And then of course, the presents under the tree. So what happens when the penny drops and a child realises the guy who brings toys … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the action on day one 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 ANZ-Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence index lifted 3 points to an optimistic 101.5 points in December. 123rf Consumer confidence has risen to the highest level in more than four years. The ANZ-Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence index lifted 3 points to an optimistic 101.5 points in December from a still pessimistic 98.4 … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A photo of Mitchell Cole that was released by police. Supplied / NZ Police Police are looking for the owner of a parked up quad bike and trailer as part of their search for a person of interest in relation to a double homicide in the central North Island. Police have … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF A 28-year-old man has been charged with murder a week after a body was found in a car in Rotorua. The man is due to appear in the Rotorua District Court on Friday morning, charged with the murder of Nicholas Mitchell, who was 37. Detective Senior Sergeant Mark van Kempen … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A shoplifter stole over $13,000 worth of items then she hid in a wardrobe. She was found and arrested in Rotorua at the weekend. Area Prevention Co-ordinator Senior Sergeant Sonia Sherborne says that the Beat Teams are focused on retail crime and that offenders will be found and held to account … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand ERO says it has the same high expectations of every school. RNZ/Sally Round Principals say the Education Review Office isn’t giving schools in poor communities enough credit for the challenges they face. They say the review office makes no allowances for the fact many of their students come from disadvantaged backgrounds … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Te Ara Encyclopedia of New Zealand Houses in holiday hotspots have increased in value significantly over the past decade – but there’s a warning for anyone daydreaming about a purchase this summer. Realestate.co.nz data shows asking prices for properties in Albert Town, in the South Island, have lifted 225 percent over … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee is cutting unnecessary red tape so restaurants with on-site retail areas can finally sell take-home alcohol to their customers. The Government will amend the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act to allow restaurants to apply for an off-licence, if they also sell takeaway food or non-alcoholic … Read more
Source: Press Release Service Headline: Mexico Bariatric Center’s New Zealand Seminars Draw Strong Attendance and Empower Patients for Life-Changing Surgery Mexico Bariatric Center’s bariatric seminars in New Zealand were highly successful, providing Kiwis with information on surgery, travel, and support. The strong attendance led to the organisation of exclusive group travel opportunities in early 2026. … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Scott Weenink. photosport NZ Cricket chief executive Scott Weenink has resigned following a disagreement with the organisation’s board and the sport’s key stakeholders. Weenink’s departure follows an increasingly public rift with the organisation’s board and cricket’s key stakeholders. In a statement, Weenink said he had advised the board of his resignation … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Most commercial fishing for spiny rock lobster – better known as red crayfish – off Northland’s east coast had already stopped under a voluntary industry closure. RNZ /Dom Thomas Commercial and recreational fishing for crayfish off Northland’s east coast will be banned from 1 April next year in a bid to … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Rotorua Police have arrested a man for murder in connection to the death of Nicholas Mitchell last week. Mr Mitchell, 37, was found deceased in a vehicle on Ford Road shortly before 8:30pm last Friday. A 28-year-old man was arrested last night and is due to appear in Rotorua District Court … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Nataly Vitreras, originally from Chile, was living in New Zealand on a work visa when the blood clot was found. NATALY VITRERAS / SUPPLIED A woman who developed a rare blood clot in her brain more than four months ago says she’s stuck in limbo and unable to work while ACC … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand More than 30 queen hornets and 22 nests have been located and destroyed so far in Auckland. Biosecurity NZ The government has announced additional funding will be allocated to help eradicate yellow-legged hornets in Auckland. More than 30 queen hornets and 22 nests have been located and destroyed so far in … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has announced additional funding to support efforts to eradicate yellow-legged hornet in Auckland, following detections on the North Shore earlier this year.Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard says the Government has committed $12 million to cover the cost of the response to 30 June 2026. “This funding gives us the best possible … Read more
Source: Family First MEDIA RELEASE – 19 December 2025 The Abortion Services Annual Report 2025 was quietly released last week and signals a massive jump in abortions from 13,246 in 2020 to almost 18,000 each year. This is a disturbing trend with the number of abortions increasing 34% since abortion was decriminalised (while New Zealand … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Northland’s rock lobster fishery will have a reprieve from fishing to help build stocks of spiny rock lobster, Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says. “I have decided to close most of the east coast of Northland to both commercial and recreational spiny rock lobster fishing and reduce recreational daily limits,” … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A huge forestry fire near the Central Hawke’s Bay village of Pōrangahau in October took weeks to extinguish. Supplied More total fire bans on open air fires have been put in place for parts of Hawkes Bay. They apply to the Southern Hawke’s Bay Coast and Porangahau zones of Hawke’s Bay. … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Whitney Hansen photosport Whitney Hansen will take charge of the Black Ferns on a two-year deal after the six-time world champions came up short at this year’s global showpiece. Hansen will succeed Allan Bunting and becomes the second woman to hold the post after Vicky Dombroski in 1994. Her assistant coaches … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Aalia and Jala Hooker started Flatpack Girls in 2021. Ke-Xin Li Auckland woman Roisin Connolly is stoked to move into her new home before the festive season. Her Christmas tree is out and decorations are up, but some key furniture is still missing before she can comfortably welcome her guests. Specifically, … Read more