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Source: Radio New Zealand Waihī mine. 123RF The Waihī North extension of OceanaGold’s Waihī mine has gained approval under fast-track legislation. The decision was jointly announced by Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Resources Minister Shane Jones, and aimed to extend gold and silver mining in the area until 2043. Jones estimated approval would have taken … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Mahurangi oyster farmers are worried about reputational damage. Supplied Nearly two months on from a sewage spill that completely destroyed their crops, Mahurangi oyster farmers are still waiting to see a full compensation package. More than a thousand cubic metres of sewage overflowed from a Watercare pump station in late October … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Angus Dreaver Police say a woman found dead in October was murdered in a targeted act of violence by someone known to her. Teishallia Te Paea’s body was found at an address on Kotuku Street, Camberley, on 29 October. Police say her body went undiscovered for likely several weeks … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police investigating the ill-gained proceeds of a criminal’s drug-selling activities across the North Island have this week seized expensive vehicles, cash, guns, drugs and thousands of banned-substance vapes in Wellington and Auckland. Police targeting the illicit sale of methamphetamine found not only meth, but thousands of illicit vape products believed to … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Michelin’s composite innovation inspires a distinctive culinary experience, blending strength, adaptability, and creativity in a layered Thai menu. GOAT Bangkok brings its MICHELIN-Star expertise to reimagine Thai traditions with bold, transformative techniques. The dinner celebrates Michelin’s innovation and excellence, linking advanced materials with gastronomy in an immersive journey. BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Disgraced former deputy police commissioner Jevon McSkimming was sentenced to nine months home detention. RNZ / Mark Papalii When Jevon McSkimming was sentenced on Wednesday, his lawyer and the judge told the court he was the first person in New Zealand to be prosecuted for simply viewing objectionable material. The former … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Chee Choong Ng is appointed as Senior Vice President, Human Resources for Asia Pacific Samuel Lee is named Managing Director for Taiwan SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 December 2025 – DHL Express has made two key leadership appointments in Asia Pacific: Chee Choong Ng as Senior Vice President of Human … Read more
Source: Media Outreach JOHOR BAHRU, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 December 2025 – Columbia Asia Hospital Tebrau has emerged as a standout winner at the 2025 Malaysia Public Relations Awards (MPRA), securing three prestigious awards that affirm its leadership in strategic healthcare communication, community impact, and employee engagement. The hospital was recognised with: … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Judith Campbell and her granddaughter Emma. Supplied Family rosters themselves on for shifts looking after elderly relative in hospital. Despite suffering severe dementia the family worried about the standard of her care. Another elderly hospital patient was left alone and suffering, his wife says. The family of an elderly woman with … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Seventy-seven new hats flew into the air as wing 391, the final graduating police wing of 2025, celebrated the end of their initial training from the New Zealand Police College (RNZPC) this afternoon. Police Commissioner Richard Chambers, members of the police executive and wing patron, Louisa Wall – Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Waikato, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government State Owned Enterprises Minister Simeon Brown has announced the appointment of two new Crown directors, one to the Airways Board and another to the Kiwi Group Capital Board (KGC). “Strong governance is essential to the success of Crown companies, and these appointments will help ensure effective leadership in two critical sectors,” Mr … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police investigating the murder of 37-year-old Teishallia Te Paea in Camberley in October are hoping an offender profile released today will help identify them. Emergency services were called to an address in Kotuku Street, Camberley, on 29 October, after Teishallia’s body was located. Sadly, her body had lain undiscovered for likely … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Only police can authorise an air ambulance under current rules. File photo. Supplied / Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust The career firefighters’ union says a delay getting rescuers to Hahei where a girl was trapped on a cliff face is just the tip of the iceberg. In January, police refused Fire and … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand IKEA’s first Auckland store opens on December 4 Marika Khabazi / RNZ Homeware retail giant IKEA appears to be a victim of its own success. It is shutting down its customer support centre from Friday for the rest of the week so its team can focus on rebooking customer orders and … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand All White Kosta Barbarouses has played for five A-League clubs including the Wellington Phoenix. PHOTOSPORT New Zealand Football plans to double its revenue and the number of New Zealand-based A-League teams by 2035 in an ambitious strategy that targets results on and off the field. Currently New Zealand Football (NZF) said … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Corrections chief executive Jeremy Lightfoot. RNZ / Diego Opatowski A High Court judge has ordered the Department of Corrections boss to obey the law or face contempt of court proceedings if he fails to make sure prisoners aren’t let out of their cells for an hour every day. Under New Zealand … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police After several weeks of training, two front line Patrol Dog teams and two Detector Dog teams celebrated today at a ceremony formally recognising their graduation to become working police dog teams. “It’s a proud day for the graduates and the families of all four dog teams. The training has been busy … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency The next stage of the State Highway summer maintenance programme will be underway at the Ngauranga Interchange and the Ngauranga Gorge next month. Contractors will be completing resurfacing night works on one of the region’s most heavily used section of State Highway 1. They will mill and remove the older, … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Angus Dreaver Hutt Valley Police are investigating what they are calling a disturbing instance of extreme violence, which has left someone with critical injuries. Police received reports of an assault at an address on Trinity Avenue in Epuni, about 5am on Wednesday, 10 December. Acting detective senior sergeant Kylee … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Hamish Kerr at the Athletics World Championships. © Tsutomu Kishimoto / Photosport 2025 World champion high jumper Hamish Kerr has capped off a successful year with the New Zealand Olympic Committee’s highest honour. Kerr was awarded the Lonsdale Cup for 2025 after a season that delivered the World Championship title in … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand John Campbell RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly John Campbell is returning to RNZ, as the new co-host of Morning Report alongside Ingrid Hipkiss. RNZ’s Chief Audio Officer Pip Keane said the field of applicants for role on the flagship news programme was impressive but Campbell stood out . “John’s experience as a … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Plateau Hut on Aoraki/Mount Cook. Supplied / DoC A pair of climbers missing on Aoraki/Mount Cook are believed to have died in a large ice avalanche, police said on Thursday. If so, that would make them the fifth and sixth reported South Island mountaineering deaths in the past month. The two … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police One person has died after an incident involving a commercial mower in Te Kouma, Coromandel today. Emergency services were called to the scene on Te Kouma Road about midday. Despite the best efforts of staff and members of the public at the scene, sadly the person died. The death has been … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Cyclists and pedestrians in Whakatāne are set to benefit from a safer and more comfortable crossing on the State Highway 30 (SH30) Landing Road Bridge, with funding now secured for upgraded barriers and handrails. The bridge is a key connection for people travelling between Whakatāne’s retail and industrial areas and … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Gloriavale Christian Community on the West Coast, taken when it was visited by the Employment Court’s chief judge on 25 February 2023. RNZ / Jean Edwards The Secretary for Education is cancelling the registration of Gloriavale Christian School. The school was told of the decision on Thursday, which will take effect … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Hutt Valley Police are continuing to investigate a serious assault that left a person with critical injuries. At around 5am on Wednesday 10 December, Police received reports of an assault at an address on Trinity Avenue, Epuni. Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Cusin says Police continue to explore multiple avenues of enquiry … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police supporting the Coroner investigation into the death of Connor Scott McKenzie are issuing a statement on behalf of the family. They ask media to respect their privacy while they grieve. Statement issued on behalf of the family: Connor Scott McKenzie was a well centred, kind man, loved by all. His … Read more