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Source: Radio New Zealand The Ministry of Social Development says the offers of cash for Christmas are not real. 123RF Superannuitants are being warned not to fall for a scam that claims they’re in for a pre-Christmas bonus. A hoax circulating online claims that people who are on NZ Super are to receive a “one-off … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand 123rf.com Half of small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) have been targeted by scams over the past year, costing victims an average of $5000 each time. BNZ said its latest survey indicates a concerning gap in scam defences deployed in SMEs, as nearly half struggled to prioritise scam education and cyber … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Central Wellington has the cheapest homes in the country, property data firm Cotality says. RNZ / REECE BAKER Central Wellington has the cheapest homes in the country, property data firm Cotality says, but Newmarket has had the biggest fall in values over the past five years. It has released its end-of-year … Read more
Source: Business Canterbury The latest Quarterly Canterbury Business Survey (QCBS) from Business Canterbury, released today, shows business confidence trending upward, but alongside clear signs that resilience is starting to wear thin. Business Canterbury Chief Executive, Leeann Watson says, “We’re seeing a big lift in confidence heading into 2026. Businesses are expecting stronger economic conditions and … Read more
Source: Earth Sciences New Zealand Scientists are measuring a huge unknown in climate science: how much heat Antarctica emits into space. To do this, Earth Sciences New Zealand and the University of Wisconsin Space Science and Engineering Center (USA) are looking at far infrared radiation. Principal Climate Scientist Dr Sam Dean says far infrared radiation makes … Read more
Source: RealEstate.co.nz An extra $2 billion worth of residential property has been listed for sale so far in 2025, compared to the same time last year More than 108,000 homes have been listed to date – 3,000 more than the same period in 2024 Gisborne is the land of the rising sun with an 8% … Read more
Source: Duffy Books in Homes Duffy Books in Homes, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, launches The Summer Reading l Pānui Challenge: Read with Me. The reading challenge starts today and encourages students who are going into Years 0–8 in 2026 to read with their whānau over the summer holidays. Students who complete and … Read more
Source: Amnesty International Aotearoa New Zealand 22-year-old Fijian Indian curator and community organiser Dylan Chand was announced today as the winner of Amnesty International Aotearoa New Zealand’s Gary Ware Legacy Award. Chand has a background in social impact work, is the Founder and Director of the Youth Climate Collective, recently returned from the UN Climate Change Conference … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police are reminding kayakers to follow six simple steps before taking to the water this summer. The Police Maritime Unit deployed in Lady Elizabeth IV recently to search for a man who ditched his failing kayak and swam to shore. Officer in charge of the Wellington Marine Rescue Centre, Senior Sergeant … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government An emergency fishery closure around Otago Peninsula to protect northern hoiho has been extended for nine months, Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says. The decision extends the closure to 16 September 2026. “I have extended this closure to set-net fishing to make sure we get the settings for longer-term measures … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Emergency services were called to the house on Kohekohe Street on Monday afternoon. (File photo) RNZ / REECE BAKER A house fire that killed a man in West Auckland’s New Lynn, has been deemed not suspicious. Emergency services were called to the house on Kohekohe St at 1.23pm on Monday. About … Read more
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 10 December 2025 This is the fourth annual report on abortion services the Ministry of Health – Manatū Hauora has published. The Ministry plays an important role in ensuring that abortion services are accessible, equitable, person-centred, high-quality, and timely. The Abortion Services Aotearoa New Zealand: Annual Report … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Education Minister Erica Stanford welcomes the successful conclusion of pay negotiations for secondary principals, with a majority vote from members of the Secondary Principals’ Association of NZ (SPANZ) and the Post Primary Teachers Association (PPTA) to renew the Secondary Principals’ Collective Agreement. “Secondary principals play a pivotal role delivering on our … Read more
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Drones with thermal imaging equipment have found little to no fire activity on the Tongariro fireground overnight. Fire and Emergency New Zealand will have 37 personnel on the ground today, including firefighters, specialist fire investigators and incident management personnel. They will be supported by one helicopter. Incident Controller Assistant Commander … Read more
Source: Botica Butler Raudon Partners for Gen Gen Reveals Cybersecurity Predictions for 2026 to Kiwis Auckland, Dec. 10, 2025 – Gen (NASDAQ: GEN), a global leader dedicated to powering Digital Freedom through its family of Cyber Safety brands, today unveiled its 2026 Cybersecurity Predictions, forecasting a year defined by blurred realities, synthetic identities, emotional manipulation … Read more
Source: Greenpeace The economic potential of seabed polymetallic nodules in the Cook Islands has been overstated, according to a new independent study commissioned by Greenpeace International.[1] The analysis shows that, once costs, market factors, and technological challenges are accounted for, deep sea mining for Cook Islands nodules is more likely to have a negative economic return. … Read more
Source: Office of the Privacy Commissioner Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster says there needs to be an end to stories of children not getting the help they need because people in organisations are worried about information sharing and privacy. He says, “There is no legislative barrier to information sharing where there is a wellbeing or safety concern … Read more
Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand (PFNZ) Today, on Human Rights Day, we reaffirm the universal principle that every human being is entitled to dignity, freedom, and justice. These are not abstract ideals; they are basic rights that must be protected, upheld, and defended everywhere. Yet for the Palestinian people, these rights remain systematically denied. … Read more
Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand Open Letter follows: Rt Hon Gerry BrownleeSpeaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives Dear Rt Hon Speaker, It’s important to note that what happened today was not “poetry” or an “impromptu performance.” It was the voice of conscience from ordinary people who can no longer stay silent while … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Joseph Parker (R) during his fight against Fabio Wardley. photosport New Zealand heavyweight boxer Joseph Parker says he’s “devastated” by his positive doping test and is confident the defence mounted by his team will clear him of wrongdoing. Former WBO world champion Parker has given his first interview since he was … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Minister for Disability Issues Louise Upston. (File photo) VNP / Phil Smith The Minister for Disability Issues is seeking advice on the Supreme Court’s decision that parents who care full-time for their disabled children are employees of the government and should received the same benefits and protections. Louise Upston asked the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is continuing to supercharge school property, increasing maintenance funding for the first time since 2010 so more students benefit from safe, warm and dry classrooms. “Since coming into office, we have consistently driven efficiencies in school property delivery so more schools, communities and children benefit sooner. Investing in maintaining school … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand By Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN (alt text) CNN/US District Court for the Southern District of New York This undated trial evidence image obtained 8 December 2021, from the US District Court for the Southern District of New York shows British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell and US financier Jeffrey Epstein. A federal judge in … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand One of the most thoughtful yet bizarre gifts Shirley Serban received from a student during her teaching career was a basket containing a can of Sprite, dog food and a banana. “She was so proud to give it to me and her mum said she thought very carefully about each item … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Marika Khabazi A motorbike and car have collided on west Auckland’s Te Atatū Rd, near the motorway on-ramp heading into the city. The motorcyclist is reported to be in a serious condition. A police spokesperson said police were at the scene on Wednesday morning. One lane of Te Atatū … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Police officers at the scene of an incident on Fenchurch Street in Glen Innes around 8pm on Monday. RNZ / Marika Khabazi Shaken commuters may reconsider their use of buses in the wake of a second fatal stabbing in just over a year, a councillor says. Police have charged a man … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police are not treating a fatal house fire in New Lynn on 8 December as suspicious. Yesterday, a scene examination was completed at the Kohekohe Street property as well as a post-mortem examination. Police will continue to make enquiries into the man’s death on behalf of the Coroner. ENDS. Jarred Williamson/NZ … Read more