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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
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 File image RNZ / Anneke Smith One person has died following a single vehicle crash near Flemington south of Waipukurau on Wednesday night. Emergency services received reports of the crash on Ngawaka Road at around 11:10pm. The sole occupant of the vehicle died at the scene, police said. The road was … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police acknowledge the IPCA’s finding in relation to a yacht which was abandoned following two arrests at sea. On 2 December 2024 Police received a report of a serious assault onboard a yacht, approximately 10 nautical miles off the coast of 90 Mile Beach. Police received a mayday report stating the … Read more
Source: Maritime New Zealand As the summer holidays approach, many people will be setting their out-of-office messages and making plans to head out on the water. The lakes are warming up, the fish might be biting, and kids will be eager to get on the biscuit. Maritime NZ data shows that around 1.7 million people … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 18 December 2025 This summer, intrepid visitors naturing in the remote Hope River valley can see scarlet, red and yellow mistletoe. As well as being “Christmassy”, New Zealand’s mistletoes provide nectar for forest birds and geckos. They are semi-parasitic plants, living on host trees which provide them with nutrients, that … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand St John says it dispatched multiple ambulances to the scene. ST JOHN NZ Police say two people have suffered injuries after a gun was fired in the Southland town of Gore. Police said the pair were airlifted to hospital, one with serious injuries and one with moderate injuries. Emergency services were … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Corey Peters NZL celebrates on the podium after winning gold in the Men’s Downhill Sitting Para Alpine Skiing, 2022 Winter Paralympic Games. Joel Marklund for OIS / PHOTOSPORT Wānaka para-skier Corey Peters is in good form as he heads towards his fourth Paralympics in the new year. Peters has won a … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is delivering faster access to mental health support with the addition of 31 new specialist beds at Manor Park Private Hospital in Lower Hutt, Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey announced today whilst visiting the facility. “These new beds will ensure more people receive faster access to the right support, … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Summer’s here, and with more of us heading to the beach and along the coast for some much needed ‘naturing’ downtime, we thought it would be a good opportunity to talk about whale strandings – something that may occur over summer and something that we should all be aware of. … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a single vehicle crash south of Flemington last night. Emergency services received reports of the crash on Ngawaka Road at around 11:10pm. Sadly, the sole occupant of the vehicle died at the scene. The road was closed while a scene examination was carried out, and the … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 18 December 2025 And coastal destinations and short walks – giving easy access to nature – continue to be the favourites for kiwis looking to make the most of the warmer weather. DOC’s Director Heritage and Visitors Cat Wilson says the report paints a clear picture of how people are … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand BNZ will increase some fixed terms by between 19 and 30 basis points, while ASB is increasing some fixed rates by between 20 to 30 basis points. RNZ ASB and BNZ have joined the Westpac and ANZ in pushing some of their fixed home loan interest rates higher. BNZ said it … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Former Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming RNZ / Mark Papalii Police officers have been spat at and called paedophiles, child abusers and kiddie fiddlers since Jevon McSkimming’s offending became public, their union says. The Police Association says officers are tired in the wake of the disgraced former Deputy Commissioner’s case as its … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police are continuing to investigate a firearms incident in Gore yesterday that left two people injured. Shortly before 8pm Police were called to a house on Aparima Street following reports of a firearm being discharged. The pair were airlifted to hospital, one with serious injuries, and one with moderate injuries. Inspector … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 18 December 2025 Rangitahi/Molesworth is an iconic drylands landscape with a history familiar to many New Zealanders. Alongside a long history of sheep and cattle farming in the reserve it holds a deep cultural significance for iwi. Home to a range of threatened plants and wetlands, and a haven for … Read more
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Have your say New Zealand Food Safety is inviting public comment on new self-assessable changes guidance documents and changes to the existing chemistry and manufacturing guidance. This consultation opened on 18 December 2025 and we are accepting submissions until 5pm on 15 February 2026. New guidance documents To better … Read more
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Have your say New Zealand Food Safety is inviting public comment on the updated ‘Labelling veterinary medicines’ guidance document. This consultation opened on 18 December 2025 and we’re accepting submissions until 5pm on 15 February 2026. The ‘Labelling veterinary medicines’ guidance document provides the detailed information that must be … Read more