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Source: Radio New Zealand The vote on councillor David Baldwin’s sand mining position statement was unanimous. Whangārei district councillors have voted unanimously to oppose plans for fast-tracked sand mining at Northland’s Bream Bay. The proposal – which, if granted, could see 8 million cubic metres of sand removed over a 35-year period – could be … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The $200 million Gas Security Fund will open on 12 January 2026 to expressions of interest to help increase the availability of natural gas in New Zealand, Resources Minister Shane Jones says. “We are looking for proposals that will accelerate or increase the volume of gas to market as quickly as … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Education Minister Erica Stanford welcomes the successful conclusion of pay negotiations to renew the Area School Principals’ Collective Agreement. “Area schools principals play an integral role in our rural communities. This settlement delivers meaningful improvements to pay and conditions and reflects a firm commitment to strengthening professional learning and development and … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Five leading AI concepts have been shortlisted to establish a world-class national platform for artificial intelligence research, Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Dr Shane Reti announced today. “A new national AI research platform – backed by the Institute for Advanced Technology with up to $70 million over seven years – will … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Toioho ki Āpiti graduate Rewiti Arapere (left) and graduate and Senior Lecturer Erena Arapere (right). Supplied/Massey University Toioho ki Āpiti – New Zealand’s only university based Māori Visual Arts programme celebrated its 30th anniversary this month at Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University. Across those three decades Toioho ki Āpiti has … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the cricket action, as the third in the five-test Ashes series between archrivals Australia and England enters day two at Adelaide Oval. Australia currently lead the series 2-0, after victory at both Perth and Brisbane. First ball is scheduled for 12.30pm NZT Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero, a … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The vessel was found more than 10 nautical miles at sea. 123rf A man who had allegedly just been stabbed lost his yacht – also his home – after he called police and they arrested him and his supposed attacker, and decided to abandon the vessel at sea. The 16m-long boat … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Police Commissioner Richard Chambers: I am very pleased to announce Superintendent Jeanette Park (Eastern District Commander), Superintendent Corrie Parnell (Wellington District Commander) and Superintendent Tim Anderson (Bay of Plenty District Commander) are provisionally appointed as Assistant Commissioners for NZ Police. The appointments of new Deputy and Assistant Commissioners … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 18 December 2025 Charlie, who was a long-term resident of the Department of Conservation’s Te Anau Bird Sanctuary after being hit by a car, was moved to Dunedin last year as part of the captive breed-for-release programme. DOC Fauna Science Manager Ash Murphy says the successful fledging of a new … Read more
Source: NZCTU New GDP data released today from Statistics New Zealand showed that the economy flatlined over the past six months, and overall, the economy is still smaller than it was at the election. “For all the talk of green shoots, the economy hasn’t grown at all in two years. Unemployment is up, and the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The Council of Australasian University Librarians said the agreement marked a substantial shift toward fair, sustainable and transparent access to research across both countries. AFP Universities have announced a deal with academic publisher Elsevier that will save them money and increase public access to their research. The in-principle agreement covers all … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ Fonterra lowers milk price forecast midpoint again Strong global supply weighing on prices Global Dairy Trade auction has fallen at nine consecutive meetings Fonterra has lowered its milk price forecast as strong supply in the global market weighs on global prices. The co-op reduced the forecast range on its Farmgate … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Netball NZ CEO Jennie Wyllie. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Netball New Zealand CEO Jennie Wyllie has resigned at the end of a turbulent year, which included the controversial standing down of the Silver Ferns’ coach. Wyllie advised the Netball NZ Board on Thursday that she has made the decision to step down to … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Participants in the annual Great Honda City Road Trip. Supplied / Jared Campbell When you think of a Honda City, you might think of a car designed for parallel parking, not river crossings – built for errands, not off-road exploits. Over the weekend, enthusiasts, from as far as Australia, joined a … Read more
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) PERTH, Australia, Dec. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Paladin Energy Ltd (ASX:PDN, TSX:PDN, OTCQX:PALAF) (“Paladin” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that the restructure of its syndicated debt facility (Debt Facility) with its Lenders, Nedbank Limited (acting through its Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking division), Nedbank Namibia Limited and Macquarie Bank … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Minister for Trade and Investment, and Minister of Agriculture Todd McClay has announced the appointment of Nathan Guy as New Zealand’s Special Agricultural Trade Envoy (SATE). The position supports key Government objectives, including ensuring New Zealand’s trading partners understand our approach to agriculture and primary production. The role also focuses … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A burglar bogged down during his escape efforts on a west Auckland farm will face court today. Police responded to a burglary reported in Henderson Valley at around 3.15pm on Wednesday. Acting Inspector Nick Salter, Acting Waitematā West Area Prevention Manager, says a man had reportedly entered a shed on the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Confirmation that the economy grew strongly in the third quarter of the year is welcome news before Christmas, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. Stats NZ reported today that the economy grew 1.1 per cent in the third quarter of the year. “This growth was broad-based, occurring in 14 of the 16 … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Around 90% of Cyclone Gabrielle recovery work on Tairāwhiti’s state highways has been completed after a busy 2025. Crews will pause over the Christmas and New Year period (from 18 December to 5 January) and traffic will return to two lanes apart from at Kemps Hill, and one section of … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ Economy grows 1.1% in September quarter, 1.3% on year ago Expectations were for a rise between 0.8-1.0% Previous quarter revised lower to 1 pct contraction from 0.9% Business services, manufacturing, construction lead growth Telecommunications/media, education sectors contract Data likely to back Reserve Bank holding cash rate at 2.25 pct for … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand 2025 has been a year of long books, which are often best saved for summer reading. Two are Booker-shortlisted finalists which explore diaspora: Susan Choi’s Flashlight (564p) is a family drama across the Koreas and USA, Kiran Desai’s The Loneliness of Sonia & Sunny (656p) is a meaty, kitchen-sink tale set between … Read more
Source: Worksafe New Zealand 18 December 2025 As the glorious days of summer settle in, workloads increase for many around the country. Whether you’re up on the roof, busy with harvest, managing livestock or on the factory floor, higher temperatures and long, sunny days bring different risks. WorkSafe’s Central Region Principal Inspector Graham Bates, says … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Long road trips. Longer plane rides. Quiet afternoons on a hot summer day. Camping without all your toys. Jen Parkes’ kids are used to long car trips because of her job as a travel photographer. Jen Parkes . Promoting boredom has become a thing among some millennial parents who long for … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Australian director-writer team Dave Michôd and Mirrah Foulkes teamed up with Hollywood star Sydney Sweeney to produce one of the most intense cinematic experiences of the year. Their biopic Christy begins as a familiar story of the gutsy underdog athlete, Christy Martin – America’s first breakthrough female boxing champion – but … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The patients find it exciting to have control of the large landmark, Starship Foundation says. Facebook / Sky Tower Rainbows, fire engines and Christmas trees are popular themes for the Sky Tower as patients at Starship Children’s Hospital take control of the colour scheme. The children leapt at the chance to … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 18 December 2025 The inaugural Department of Conservation Aotea Kaitiaki competition brought together the island’s three primary schools to share stories of protecting the environment. Students aged 5 to 10 from Okiwi School, Mulberry Grove School, and Kaitoke School entered stories inspired by their own experiences or their imagination. Cara … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The Oscars telecast will move from broadcasting to streaming in 2029, switching from ABC to YouTube — a watershed moment for the entertainment business. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said Wednesday that YouTube signed a “multi-year deal” for the “exclusive global rights to the Oscars.” The deal will … Read more