Ho-Ho-Hold Up! Check your route before you hit the highway this summer

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is sprinkling some magic to ensure steady, smoother journeys for people travelling on key holiday routes around the Bay of Plenty and Waikato this summer. As the summer break is fast approaching, NZTA is reminding everyone to plan ahead for safe, enjoyable trips using … Read more

Suicide Prevention Action Plan 2025–29: Consultation analysis and insights

Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 16 December 2025 Please note: The finalised Suicide Prevention Action Plan 2025–2029 is available now. The Ministry of Health partnered with Shea, Pita and Associates, and Synergia to support consultation with a broad range of stakeholders on the Draft Suicide Prevention Action Plan for 2025–2029 consultation document. … Read more

Māori Lived Experience Suicide Prevention Action Plan Consultation 2024

Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 16 December 2025 Please note: The finalised Suicide Prevention Action Plan 2025–2029 is available now. The Ministry of Health partnered with Te Kete Pounamu to consult with Māori individuals with lived and living experience of mental health challenges, suicide ideation, and suicide bereavement on the Draft Suicide … Read more

Draft Suicide Prevention Action Plan 2024–2029: Lived Experience Knowledge

Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 16 December 2025 Please note: The finalised Suicide Prevention Action Plan 2025–2029 is available now. The Ministry of Health partnered with Changing Minds to consult with mental health and addiction lived experience communities on the Draft Suicide Prevention Action Plan for 2025–2029 consultation document. This report presents … Read more

Nicola Willis working on ‘disciplined’ plan to return to surplus, says cuts would deliver ‘human misery’

Source: Radio New Zealand Finance Minister Nicola Willis speaking at the Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update. RNZ Finance Minister Nicola Willis is doubling down on her “disciplined” plan for returning the books to surplus – despite new forecasts delaying it by yet another year. And she took aim at those advocating for sharper spending … Read more

The “ANDPAD” Cloud-Based Construction Project Management Service Adds Supporting Indonesian, Thai, Traditional Chinese (Taiwan), and Spanish Languages

Source: Media Outreach TOKYO, JAPAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 December 2025 – ANDPAD Inc. (Headquarters: Minato City, Tokyo; Representative Director: Takeo Inada; hereinafter “ANDPAD”), which operates a cloud-based construction project management service bearing its name, has newly launched language support for Indonesian, Thai, Taiwanese Mandarin (Traditional Chinese), and Spanish in the ANDPAD app, … Read more

Zuellig Pharma expands partnership with Lundbeck to support commercialization of neuro-psychiatric health solutions in Asia

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 December 2025 – Zuellig Pharma, a leading healthcare solutions company in Asia, today announced that it has expanded its partnership with H. Lundbeck A/S (“Lundbeck”), a biopharmaceutical company focusing exclusively on brain health. Under this new agreement, Zuellig Pharma will take on the role of … Read more

Madame Tussauds Hong Kong Welcomes a New K-Wave Star Jung Hae In’s First-Ever Wax Figure Unveiled

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 December 2025 – Madame Tussauds Hong Kong, a brand under Merlin Entertainments Group, is set to create Hallyu excitement once again with the debut of Korean heartthrob Jung Hae In today. As the latest addition to its notable K-Wave Zone, his first-ever wax … Read more

Southeast Asian Games Thailand 2025 Esports Appoints Moonshot as Official Mobile Controller Partner

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 December 2025 – Moonshot, a next-generation phygital mobile gaming company, has announced the appointment as the Official Controller Partner for Southeast Asian(SEA) Games Thailand 2025 Esports, one of Southeast Asia’s largest and most-watched competitive esports events sanctioned by the International Olympic Committee. This marks the … Read more

Two arrested in relation to aggravated robbery, Hamilton

Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Reece Durston: Two youths have been arrested in relation to an aggravated robbery in Hamilton. On Sunday 14 December around 5.30pm, Police were called with a report of an aggravated robbery at a business address on Crawford Street. It is reported that a group of six … Read more

HYEFU 2025: Economic and fiscal repair job continues

Source: New Zealand Government Today’s Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update confirms that continued fiscal discipline is required to restore the books to surplus and bend the debt curve down, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. “Despite the challenges of global events, Treasury is forecasting an accelerating economic recovery, underlining the importance of the Government’s focus … Read more

Shoppers get surcharge warning

Source: Radio New Zealand Consumer says that shoppers using cards should not pay more than about 1.3 percent in surcharges and anything close to 2 percent was likely to be excessive. 123RF Shoppers are being told to “swerve” any unreasonable surcharges they encounter this Christmas. Since 1 December, new limits have applied to interchange fees, … Read more

Exercise NZ – The Future of Exercise in Aotearoa: Top Industry Trends for 2026

Source: Exercise NZ As Aotearoa heads into summer and the annual New Year reset, Exercise New Zealand says the industry is entering one of its most exciting and influential periods yet. Exercise New Zealand Chief Executive Richard Beddie states: “The trends emerging now will shape how New Zealanders experience exercise over the next decade. What’s … Read more

Willis working on ‘disciplined’ plan to return to surplus, says cuts would deliver ‘human misery’

Source: Radio New Zealand Finance Minister Nicola Willis speaking at the Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update RNZ Finance Minister Nicola Willis is doubling down on her “disciplined” plan for returning the books to surplus – despite new forecasts delaying it by yet another year. And she took aim at those advocating for sharper spending … Read more

Government books bleaker as surplus gets further away, deficits grow

Source: Radio New Zealand Further spending discipline is needed, says Finance Minister Nicola Willis. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Return to budget surplus delayed a year until 2030 Deficits forecast to be bigger because slow economic recovery Growth forecast below 1 pct this year rising to more than 3 pct in 2027 Debt expect to peak … Read more

DOC reveals first pictures of massive new Aoraki/Mount Cook swing bridge

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  16 December 2025 Contractors refer to it as “the beast” for its sheer size but also because of the unseasonal bad weather they have had to battle over the past few months. The bridge will span 189 metres across the Hooker River on the upper section of the popular Hooker … Read more

Black Caps chase millions in IPL auction

Source: Radio New Zealand Rachin Ravindra will be hoping another IPL team will pick him up at auction after being released by the Chennai Super Kings. Photosport Sixteen Black Caps are vying for a huge pay day when the Indian Premier League (IPL) player auction is held on Tuesday night. Many of those players will … Read more

‘How can it happen here?’: Mourners collect belongings left after Bondi attack

Source: Radio New Zealand Prams, towels, bikes and booster seats are just some of the belongings left at Bondi Beach after Sunday’s terrorist attack, with locals asking how something like this can happen in their country. Mourners were at the memorial area at Bondi Pavilion since the early hours. Some cry while others straighten the … Read more

Engineers warn that changes to electrical safety rules create new hazard

Source: Radio New Zealand Two electricians work on an EV charging station Supplied / New Zealand Electrical Inspectors Association The country’s main engineering industry group has joined warnings that changes to electrical safety rules create a new electrocution hazard for people. The change lifts a ban on inserting a switch, circuit or fuse into mains … Read more

Willis working on ‘disciplined’ plan for returning books to surplus

Source: Radio New Zealand Finance Minister Nicola Willis speaking at the Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update RNZ Finance Minister Nicola Willis is doubling down on her “disciplined” plan for returning the books to surplus – despite new forecasts delaying it by yet another year. And she took aim at those advocating for sharper spending … Read more

Government financial position weaker than expected in May budget

Source: Radio New Zealand Further spending discipline is needed, says Finance Minister Nicola Willis. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Return to budget surplus delayed a year until 2030 Deficits forecast to be bigger because slow economic recovery Growth forecast below 1 pct this year rising to more than 3 pct in 2027 Debt expect to peak … Read more

‘How can it happen here?’: Mourners collect belonging left after Bondi attack

Source: Radio New Zealand sraeli Ambassador to Australia arrives in Bondi. RNZ/Charlotte Cook Prams, towels, bikes and booster seats are just some of the belongings left at Bondi Beach after Sunday’s terrorist attack, with locals asking how something like this can happen in their country. Mourners were at the memorial area at Bondi Pavilion since … Read more

Reporting and monitoring – Equity Fund

Source: Tertiary Education Commission Last updated 16 December 2025 Last updated 16 December 2025 Print Share The Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) monitors each tertiary education organisation’s (TEO’s) performance and practices, to inform our decisions about future funding. The Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) monitors each tertiary education organisation’s (TEO’s) performance and practices, to inform our decisions … Read more

Appeal for information following burglaries, Christchurch

Source: New Zealand Police Police investigating a stolen trailer and motorcycles in the Christchurch area are seeking help from the public. On Monday 15 December, Police received a report that the trailer [pictured] had been stolen sometime overnight on Sunday 14 December, from an address on Kairua Road in Hornby. The trailer – registration U110C … Read more

Enquiries continuing to locate man in relation to Ruatiti homicide

Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Central District Commander Superintendent Dion Bennett: Police investigating a double homicide in Rutatiti are continuing to make enquiries to locate Mitchell Cole, 29. Cole is believed to be in the Ruatiti area and should not be approached if seen. Police have concerns for Cole, and we also want to … Read more

New speed limits for Karangahake and Waihī ahead of holiday travel

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency New speed limits will be introduced in the popular towns of Karangahake and Waihī after a recent speed review was undertaken by NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA). Three short sections of State Highway 2 (SH2) will have lower speed limits in place before Christmas, making travel over summer safer … Read more

Police urge caution on Southland beaches

Source: New Zealand Police As the weather warms up and Southlanders begin flocking to the beach, Police are reminding people of an important fact – beaches are roads and need to be treated as such. Senior Sergeant Scott MacKenzie, Southland Area Road Policing Manager, says while it is legal to drive on Oreti Beach, you … Read more