Country Life: Cornwall Park, the farm in the heart of a city

Source: Radio New Zealand Cornwall Park sheep in pens waiting to be shorn RNZ/Liz Garton Cornwall Park farm is something of a hidden gem in the heart of Auckland city. Taking up 73 of the 172 hectares of the total park, the farm’s Simmental cattle and Perendale sheep are a much-loved feature for the millions … Read more

Country Life: Turning animal tricks into teen confidence

Source: Radio New Zealand A “grin” for the camera from Minstrel, bred and raised by Bex Tasker RNZ/Sally Round Ordinary farm animals can do extraordinary things under the care and guidance of former drug dog handler Bex Tasker. In a few rolling paddocks overlooking Matakana Island in Bay of Plenty, her young human trainees are … Read more

Hunters remove 30,000+ wild goats

Source: New Zealand Government Hunting and Fishing Minister James Meager is celebrating results from this year’s National Wild Goat Hunting Competition, which saw the removal of 10,349 wild goats from New Zealand’s landscapes, for a total of 33,418 since the event’s inception. “This competition exemplifies the power of hunter-led conservation efforts. When not managed properly, … Read more

New advanced CT scanner for Wellington

Source: New Zealand Government A new scanner featuring the latest imaging technology has been installed at Wellington Regional Hospital, giving patients faster, higher-quality scans with reduced radiation exposure, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “The new SPECT-CT scanner replaces an older model and will operate alongside a recently installed unit, giving Wellington Regional Hospital two modern … Read more

Quick Police response leads to arrests after aggravated burglary

Source: New Zealand Police Five people have been arrested following an aggravated burglary in Albany on Friday. About 11.20am, five people entered a commercial premises on The Avenue and were taking items when an altercation broke out. The owner of the store was assaulted, received minor injuries. The offenders fled the premises in a vehicle, … Read more

Kaiarahi failure proves urgent need to retain emergency tug

Source: Maritime Union of New Zealand The union representing Kiwi seafarers says the technical failure of the Interislander ferry Kaiarahi in the Cook Strait on Friday night is a “red flag” that the Government cannot ignore, proving the need to keep an emergency ocean-going tug on standby. The Kaiarahi was forced to abandon its voyage … Read more

Police win long-running effort to seize drug supplier’s assets

Source: New Zealand Police Wayne Namana lived the high life profiting from the drugs he pushed into the community, but a judge has brought his party to a close. Yesterday (12 December), Justice Dale La Hood granted a profit forfeiture order against Namana totalling $653,000 – the amount Police calculated as the unlawful benefit he … Read more

Public advisory: Marine Search and Rescue training exercise off Port Taranaki

Source: New Zealand Police A controlled training exercise will be conducted off Port Taranaki to the Bell Block area on Sunday 14 December. The multi-agency exercise is designed to test and improve the coordination and response capabilities of all agencies involved in maritime emergencies. Taranaki Search and Rescue Coordinator and Public Team Supervisor Wade Callander … Read more

New ship cleaning technology ready for summer

Source: New Zealand Government New in-water cleaning technology to help commercial vessels meet New Zealand’s biofouling requirements and protect our marine environment will be in use in Auckland this summer, says Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard. The system, co-developed by Port of Auckland and New Zealand Diving and Salvage Limited (NZDS) with support from Biosecurity New … Read more

Overseas investment reform enables more jobs and growth

Source: New Zealand Government Associate Finance Minister David Seymour is welcoming the passing of the Overseas Investment (National Interest Test and Other Matters) Amendment Act. The changes mean most overseas investment decisions must be made in 15 working days and New Zealand businesses will have more opportunities to receive new investment, grow and pay higher … Read more

Homicide investigation launched, Rotorua

Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Inspector Lew Warner: A homicide investigation has been launched following the death of a man in Rotorua overnight. Just before 8:30pm, Police were called to Ford Road after reports that a vehicle had collided with a tree. Upon arrival, the sole occupant of the vehicle was located with … Read more

Commissioner congratulates NZ Bravery Award recipients 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Police Commissioner Richard Chambers says he is proud of the courage shown by five serving police staff recognised as recipients of the New Zealand Bravery Awards today. The NZ Bravery Awards recognise the actions of those who save or attempt to save the lives of others while putting their own life … Read more

Māori rock art one of a dozen research areas to get $1.16m funding boost

Source: Radio New Zealand Ngāi Tahu rock art of three taniwha with their tails intertwined. RNZ / Maja Burry Māori rock art is one of a dozen research areas chosen by the Royal Society to get a funding boost. The Royal Society Te Apārangi announced the 12 recipients of its Mana Tūānuku Research Leader Fellowship … Read more

Christchurch exhibition looks at decline in state of freshwater across Ngāi Tahu takiwā

Source: Radio New Zealand The Unutai e! Unutai e! exhibition was developed by Dunedin Public Art Gallery in collaboration with Ngāi Tahu leaders and photographer Anne Noble. Supplied An exhibition opening in Christchurch is offering an insight into the deteriorating state of freshwater across the Ngāi Tahu takiwā which has prompted the iwi to take … Read more

An IPCA report, Ms Z and 36 emails: Police Minister Mark Mitchell’s final words on Jevon McSkimming saga

Source: Radio New Zealand A month after a bombshell report was released by the police watchdog that found serious misconduct at the highest levels of police Minister of Police Mark Mitchell sat down with National Crime Correspondent Sam Sherwood in what he says is his final interview on the matter. Who knew what about former … Read more

KiwiRail investigating Interislander Kaiārahi ferry steering problem

Source: Radio New Zealand The Interislander ferry, Kaiārahi (file). Interislander KiwiRail is investigating an Interislander ferry steering problem that saw passengers stuck on board for more than six hours on Friday. The Kaiārahi experienced steering problems during its 3.30pm voyage across the Cook Strait to Picton. The vessel returned to Wellington as a precaution, docking … Read more

NZ Bravery Award recipients include boy who tried to stop neighbour’s ‘horrible’ prolonged assault on his father

Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF A 12-year-old boy who tried to stop a neighbour’s prolonged attack on his father says he wouldn’t wish the “horrible experience” on anyone. The boy, who cannot be named due to privacy reasons, is the third youngest recipient ever to receive a New Zealand Bravery Award. He was among 10 … Read more

How to pack for a summer road trip

Source: Radio New Zealand If anyone knows what it takes to survive a family road trip without the kids bickering in the back seat or your marriage reaching breaking point, it’s Jono Wright. The Wellington father-of-three, one half of NZ Fun Adventures Camping with wife Chloe, hits the road for a family camping trip at … Read more

A First in the Asia-Pacific – Taiwan Leads the Launch of the Early Kidney Disease Annual Report, Opening a New Era in Advancing Kidney Care

Source: Media Outreach TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 December 2025 – Taiwan’s chronic disease care is once again at the forefront internationally, taking new strides with the release of the Asia-Pacific’s first “Early Chronic Kidney Disease Annual Report,” jointly published by the Ministry of Health and Welfare, the National Health Research Institutes, … Read more

The Government of Angola Launches an International Public Tender for the Management of the Namibe Corridor

Source: Media Outreach LUANDA, ANGOLA – EQS Newswire – 12 December 2025 – The Ministry of Transport of The Republic of Angola (www.MinTrans.gov.ao) has today launched, 5th December, the Public Tender for the Concession of the Right to Operate, Manage and Maintain the Namibe Corridor. Interested entities may submit their proposals until 4 May 2026. … Read more

VinFast VF 8 – Crafted for high-expectation markets in the GCC

Source: Media Outreach DUBAI, UAE – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 December 2025 – The Middle East’s electric vehicle market is still developing but advancing quickly. In the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, EV sales penetration doubled from about 2 per cent to roughly 4 per cent in just one year, placing the region among … Read more

The 7th Hainan Island International Film Festival Concludes Successfully, With ‘Black Rabbit, White Rabbit’ Receiving the Top Honor

Source: Media Outreach SANYA, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 December 2025 – The 7th Hainan Island International Film Festival (HIIFF) formally concluded its weeklong program with the announcement of the Golden Coconut Award recipients, recognizing distinguished filmmakers from around the world whose works defined this year’s edition. Shahram Mokri’s Black Rabbit, White Rabbit … Read more

HKSTP and HKTDC Lead Delegation of 60 Tech Companies to CES 2026

Source: Media Outreach Largest-ever showcase highlighting Hong Kong’s prowess in Innovation for International Collaboration HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 December 2025 – Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026, one of the world’s largest technology and innovation event, will take place from 6 to 9 January 2026 in Las Vegas. Hong Kong Science … Read more

Electronic card transactions: November 2025 – Stats NZ information release

Source: Statistics New Zealand Electronic card transactions: November 2025 – information release 12 December 2025 The electronic card transactions (ECT) series cover debit, credit, and charge card transactions with New Zealand-based merchants. The series can be used to indicate changes in consumer spending and economic activity. Key factsAll figures are seasonally adjusted unless otherwise specified. Values … Read more

Tangshan: A City Accelerating through Innovation, Port, and Culture

Source: Media Outreach TANGSHAN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 December 2025 – Tangshan City in north China’s Hebei Province is moving into an era of speed and innovation. In smart manufacturing, undercarriage blow-off robots, flying inspection drones, specialized track robots, and the Huiyan vision system that allows machines to “see and understand,” are … Read more

Jollibee Group Earns BBB MSCI ESG Rating, Reinforcing Global Sustainability Performance

Source: Media Outreach Jollibee Foods Corporation (PSE: JFC) (the “Company”) is one of the world’s fastest-growing restaurant companies, driven by its purpose of spreading joy through superior taste. It manages and operates a portfolio which includes 19 brands (the “Jollibee Group”) with over 10,000 stores and cafés across 33 countries. The Jollibee Group’s portfolio includes … Read more

Vinhomes honored as “Developer of the Year Southeast Asia 2025” at the Dot Property Southeast Asia Awards 2025

Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 December 2025 – Vinhomes has been honored as “Developer of the Year Southeast Asia 2025”, the most prestigious title within the Dot Property Southeast Asia Awards 2025. The award marks a significant milestone in Vinhomes’ regional expansion journey and reaffirms its pioneering role in … Read more