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Source: Radio New Zealand MetService meteorologist Dan Corrigan told RNZ for many places, Christmas will be “good barbecue weather”. 123RF / Mandic Jovan It’s one more sleep until Christmas, and whether celebrations will be out in the sun or shifted indoors depends on where you are in the country. Forecasters are predicting a mixed bag … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Duty Inspector Neil Faulkner: At around 6:10am Police received reports of a body being located on the beach by a member of the public near Thames Coast Road, Kereta. A formal identification is yet to take place, but Police believe it is the man who was reported missing on … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Christmas is often defined by the traditions of familiar faces, overflowing tables and the comfort of home. But for some families, choosing a different path has reshaped the festive season into something altogether more adventurous. For Richard and Carolyn Powles, Christmas now unfolds at anchor. While their voyage from New Zealand … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Rob Dixon A fire has destroyed a home and left one person injured in the Christchurch suburb of Mairehau. Up to four crews were called to Kellys Road shortly before 5am on Wednesday to find the single-storey property well ablaze. Fire and Emergency said the fire encroached onto the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Central Stags spinner Jayden Lennox. Kerry Marshall/www.photosport.nz Central Districts spinner Jayden Lennox is in line to make his Black Caps debut after being named in the squad for the upcoming tour of India. The left armer has been named in the ODI squad, alongside the uncapped Kristian Clarke, and emerging internationals … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Nelson elder care nurse Nithin Mankeel with his wife Aparna Jayandhan Geetha and five-year-old son Aidhan Nithin. Supplied A Nelson nurse says he is living in fear as he tries to stop the deportation of his autistic child. Immigration New Zealand has denied 5-year-old Aidhan Nithin a pathway to live in … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. Auckland FC’s Callan Elliot competes for possession with Miguel Di Pizo of the Central Coast Mariners during an A-League clash in Gosford on 12 December 2025. AAP Image / Dan Himbrechts / Photosport Auckland FC’s last A-League game of 2025 has been postponed after the Sydney pitch was deemed … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand While many places close their doors on Christmas Day, there are a few exceptions. Here’s RNZ’s guide to what is and isn’t open on Christmas Day. I need a last-minute Christmas gift. Are any shops open? Pharmacies and petrol stations are open as essential services on Christmas Day. Unsplash . But … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A firefighter extinguishing hotspots at the Fernhill fire on Tuesday. Supplied / FENZ Fire crews are battling to control a scrub blaze that broke out near Hastings on Tuesday, leaving one person hospitalised and multiple buildings destroyed. The fire in Fernhill – between the township and the Ngaruroro River bridge – … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Pingu, the little blue penguin. Supplied / BirdCare Aotearoa A kororā is set to be released back into the wild in Auckland on Wednesday afternoon after two months in hospital. The little blue penguin was being cared for by BirdCare Aotearoa after getting stuck in a metal drum near Army Bay. … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The Transport Agency has commissioned an independent analysis to identify the full scale of falsely recorded breath testing. RNZ The New Zealand Transport Agency has commissioned an independent analysis of breath testing data to try and identify the full scale of falsely recorded tests. RNZ earlier revealed about 130 Police staff … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 December 2025 – MyRepublic today announced the launch of Card Sub, a new subscription-based service designed for Trading Card Game (TCG) enthusiasts. Card Sub offers subscribers a convenient way to receive Magic: The Gathering (MTG) products monthly, including access to premium booster packs not typically … Read more
Source: MetService 22/12/2025 – Covering period of Monday 22nd – Thursday 25th December – It is going to be a hairy few days in the lead up to Christmas. A big wedge of wet and warm air moves in from the Tasman Sea this evening (Monday), bringing rain for the South Island. The heaviest rain … Read more
Source: ProCare ProCare acknowledges the recent approval of thePHO as a Primary Health Organisation (PHO) and supports the principle of choice for practices. However, the timing of this decision is disappointing, given the looming measles outbreak and the significant pressures already facing primary care. We also question the potential impacts this could have on population … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Sandy Corbett found out she had cancer on Christmas Eve in 2020. Type of cancer? An incurable blood cancer called Myeloma, where about 60 percent of people survive five or more years with a stage two diagnosis. She didn’t have much information on what her treatment journey might be (the haematologist, … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 December 2025 – Bracell, a global leader in soluble pulp production, has been named a winner of the 2025 Amcham Eco Award, one of Brazil’s most prestigious corporate sustainability recognitions, for its groundbreaking One-for-One Commitment environmental conservation initiative. Granted by Amcham Brasil (American Chamber of … Read more
Source: GlobalData New Zealand’s telecom and pay-TV services revenue is forecast to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.2% from $3.2 billion in 2024 to $3.4 billion in 2029, mainly supported by the mobile data and fixed broadband service segments, reveals GlobalData, a leading intelligence and productivity platform. GlobalData’s New Zealand Telecom … Read more
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand The fire at Fernhill in Hawkes Bay has been contained with no additional damage to structures. Fire and Emergency New Zealand Operations Manager, Assistant Commander Jason Hill, says the wind has dropped considerably from this afternoon’s peak. Firefighters will continue operations until dark, and then patrol and monitor overnight. Residents … Read more
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand The Queenstown Lakes District is moving to a restricted fire season on Christmas Eve. A short-term prohibition on the use of private fireworks in the Central Otago, Lakes and Upper Waitaki areas will come into force at the same time. Fire and Emergency New Zealand says the move to a restricted … Read more
Source: Media Outreach BALI, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 December 2025 – The Asia Corporate Excellence and Sustainability (ACES) Council is pleased to announce Henderson Land Development Company Limited (Stock code: 12) as Asia’s Most Sustainable Company of the Year 2025, a top distinction within the Sustainability category of the ACES Awards—one of … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ What were the most popular stories of the year on RNZ? They included major breaking news events, but there was also a lot of talk about laundry. RNZ is setting audience records regularly and is now the third most popular news site in New Zealand. In November, our digital audience … Read more
Source: General Practice Owners Association (GenPro) The General Practice Owners Association (GenPro) welcomes government approval to establish a new Primary Health Organisation (PHO) that will reduce bureaucracy and direct more funding to front-line patient care. Te Whatu Ora’s approval marks a significant milestone in the establishment of the new PHO, says GenPro Chair Dr Angus … Read more
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Residents living around the Farmhouse Lodge on the outskirts of Fernhill are being evacuated due to a vegetation fire. Fire and Emergency New Zealand has firefighters and resources from a wide area responding to the fire, which is moving quickly in very windy conditions. The Incident Controller, Assistant Commander Warwick … Read more
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Outdoor fires will be banned in the northernmost part of Northland from midday today (Tuesday), when Fire and Emergency New Zealand moves its Muri Whenui Fire Zone into a Prohibited Fire Season. District Manager Wipari Henwood says the total fire ban is a preventative measure because of the increasing fire … Read more
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand The date in the original media release was incorrect. Please use the version below. Fire and Emergency New Zealand is enforcing a ban on fireworks in the Waikato’s Coromandel Zone, as of 8am Tuesday 23 December 2025 until Friday 30 January 2026. This ban, which is possible under Section 52 … Read more
Source: Professor Emeritus of law, Jane Kelsey “When the Prime Minister announced he would secure a free trade agreement (FTA) with India during the term of this government he scored another ‘own goal’. India, with whom New Zealand had spent many previous years in futile negotiations for a FTA, knew it could simply dictate the … Read more
Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) is again urging the government to uphold its long-standing policies and publicly take action against record Israeli settlement expansion. It has just been reported that the Israeli cabinet has approved 19 more illegal settlements in the equally illegal Occupied West Bank. This decision will … Read more