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Source: Radio New Zealand Master Control staff claim the calls were overlooked, because they were very busy. RNZ/Calvin Samuel A coroner is critical of Department of Corrections staff for failing to answer calls for help the day an inmate was found dead in his cell. After an inquiry into his death, coroner Katherine Greig has … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Epidemiologist Michael Baker. Luke Pilkinton-Ching A leading epidemiologist says a plan to ditch an online tool tracking respiratory illness is short-sighted, and will leave a big gap in surveillance. The Ministry of Health is not renewing its contract for the FluTracking tool, as it looks to cut costs. FluTracking New Zealand … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Kazzi Beach Greek displays Israel flags to support the victims, but has had both positive and negative feedback. Charlotte Cook Bondi businesses say they will feel the effects of Sunday’s attack for a long time, but they are determined to return to normal. The community is defiant to not let the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Is Antoine Dupont the best player in the world? Former team mate Pita Ahki says yes, having been there for the French halfback’s rise to prominence as a team mate at French Top 14 powerhouse Toulouse. “Yeah I do,” said Ahki at his first official media engagement for the Blues, after … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Hang Lung’s Vision for Academic Excellence Drives Hong Kong’s Global Competitiveness HONG KONG SAR & SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 December 2025 – The winners of the 2025 Hang Lung Mathematics Awards (“HLMA”), co-organized by Hang Lung Properties Limited (SEHK Stock Code: 00101) (“Hang Lung” or the “Company”) and … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 December 2025 – Lever Style Corporation (HKEX: 1346, “Lever Style”), has acquired designated assets from Active Apparel Group (“AAG”) through an asset purchase agreement. This marks Lever Style’s seventh acquisition since its initial public offering in 2019. This transaction strengthens Lever Style’s activewear … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 December 2025 – VinSpeed High-Speed Railway Investment and Development Joint Stock Company (a member of Vingroup) and Siemens Mobility GmbH (a subsidiary of Siemens AG, Germany), have officially signed Agreements on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and Technology Transfer, thereby establishing a deep and wide-ranging cooperation … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Hongkongers’ average monthly savings rise to a record HK$10,100, while parents with a habit of saving aim to set aside an average of HK$2.26 million per child to feel sufficiently secure HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 December 2025 – The Hong Kong Deposit Protection Board (HKDPB) has conducted … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A 22-year-old man planned to commit a mass stabbing attack at his sentencing at Napier District Court. RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King Warning: This story contains content some may find disturbing. A Hastings-based man who planned a mass stabbing attack at his court hearing has been sentenced to jail. The 22-year-old, who … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 December 2025 – The 2025 Hong Kong & Shenzhen Bi-City Biennale of Urbanism Architecture(Hong Kong) (UABBHK 2025) is officially open to the public at two key venues: the Oil Street Art Space (Oi!) in North Point and the East Kowloon Cultural Centre (EKCC) … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A 22-year-old man planned to commit a mass stabbing attack at his sentencing at Napier District Court. RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King Warning: This story contains content some may find disturbing. A Hastings-based man who planned a mass stabbing attack at his court hearing has been sentenced to jail. The 22-year-old, who … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 December 2025 – The team behind Casket Fairprice, a recognised funeral provider in Singapore, has launched Everpet, a company dedicated to the local pet funeral business. Drawing from decades of experience in human afterlife services, the business aims to bring the same principles of dignified … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The Timaru Christmas tree was destroyed by fire last week. Supplied Timaru businesses have joined together to replace a community Christmas tree that was deliberately set on fire – and now the community has been asked to help decorate it. The 10-metre-tall fully decorated tree on the Caroline Bay piazza cost … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand As Australia’s ban on under-16-year-olds having certain social media accounts kicks in this week, debate on whether it’s a good idea or even legal rages on. Yet barely acknowledged in this debate is what happens when a child doesn’t have an account, yet their entire childhood is still documented online. Should … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. RNZ / Nate McKinnon Two people are injured after a firearm was discharged in Gore this evening. The injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. Police said they were called to the scene on Aparima Street just before 8pm, and have cordoned off the street. Police do not believe … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Despite the ban on cell phone use at school, some children have found work arounds. 123RF Some parents are turning to the gift of a so-called dumbphone this Christmas to limit their children’s access to social media. That’s a phone that you make calls and send texts on, but they can’t … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Kōkiri Marae Sexual & Reproductive Health Promoter/Educator Shelley Duffin (left). Supplied A Wellington Marae is adding period care products to its Christmas kai parcels this year as the cost-of-living crisis deepens forcing more people into period poverty. Kōkiri Marae in the Lower Hutt suburb of Seaview has worked with Dignity since … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. RNZ / Nate McKinnon Multiple ambulances and helicopters are responding to an incident in Gore. Police are attending a report of a firearm being discharged in Gore. St John has confirmed it has dispatched ambulances and helicopters to the scene. – more to come – Published by EveningReport.nz and … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 December 2025 – SUNeVision Holdings Ltd. (“SUNeVision”, SEHK: 1686), the largest data centre provider in Hong Kong and the technology arm of Sun Hung Kai Properties Limited (“SHKP”), announced the launch of the third chapter of its Startup Programme. SUNeVision is strengthening its … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police received a report of a firearm being discharged in Gore just before 8pm. Two people are reported to have injuries, which are not believed to be life-threatening. There is a cordon in place near Aparima Street. Police are in attendance and making enquiries to determine the circumstances surrounding this incident. … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Red Frogs national director Raymond Thompson. RNZ/Katie Todd Tens of thousands of teenagers are expected to descend on Wānaka’s lakefront for one of the country’s biggest informal New Year’s Eve gatherings, with police warning parents they could face charges if they supply alcohol to minors. Police, paramedics and volunteers are concerned … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Sneha Patel either did not pay the employees at all, or at a rate less than the minimum wage for the hours they worked. File photo. 123RF A Hamilton woman has been sentenced to 11 months home detention for exploiting three migrant workers and failing to pay them thousands of dollars … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Lydia Oosterhoff is a human rights lawyer and senior associate at Cooper Legal. Jimmy Ellingham Mother of man named in online privacy breach linking him to abuse in state care fears it could cause further trauma Five abuse survivors named in OIA document still don’t know about breach Ministry of Social … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua square off before their Miami showdown. Leonardo Fernandez YouTuber-turned boxer Jake Paul faces the biggest test of his fledgling boxing career, when he takes on former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua in Florida on Saturday (NZT). Kiwi boxing promoter Dean Lonergan expects it’s a test Paul … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Health Minister Simeon Brown. RNZ / Mark Papalii Hospitals and public health services across the country have been asked to find more than half-a-billion dollars in “efficiencies” to re-invest in patient care. In a response to written parliamentary questions from Labour’s health spokesperson Dr Ayesha Verrall, Health Minister Simeon Brown confirmed … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police The inside lanes heading southbound around the Curlett’s Road off-ramp are closed due to a single-vehicle crash on SH 76 / Christchurch Southern Motorway. The crash was reported to emergency services around 6.35pm. No injuries are reported. A power pole has been damaged as part of the crash, and contractors have … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the action as the third in the five-test series between arch rivals Australia and England gets underway at Adelaide Oval in Adelaide. Australia currently has a 2-0 lead in the series, after successful campaigns in both Perth and Brisbane. First ball is at 12.30 NZT Sign up for Ngā … Read more