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Source: Radio New Zealand Waikato Hospital cardiothoracic nurse and surgical assistants Kelsey Abercrombie, Jacque Roberts, and Georgia Miller. RNZ / Libby Kirkby-McLeod People needing heart bypass surgery in Waikato are leaving hospital with fewer scars, thanks to a specially trained nurse team. Waikato was the only region in the country where the new procedure was … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Dan Cook One of the country’s top judges commissioned work to see how families in custody battles could be screened for domestic violence, but officials shelved it. Documents released under the Official Information Act (OIA) show principal Family Court Judge Jackie Moran travelled to Sydney to scope out two … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand [xh ]Inland Revenue accused of ‘behind closed doors’ push for tax Accountants expressed concerns in May about IR plans to make some societies’ and associations’ membership fees subject to tax. RNZ Inland Revenue is pushing ahead with consultation on a plan that would see organisations that charge membership fees having to … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A bloodied Selah Weingott at Whanganui Hospital following the fishing charter on which she broke her nose and fractured her shoulder. Supplied Two Whanganui women say what should’ve been a dream fishing trip ended up being a nightmare – one they don’t want anyone else to have to go through. Patsy … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Earlier this year Don McGlashan made headlines when he had a spat with National Party MP and Cabinet minister Chris Bishop at the Aotearoa Music Awards. “I didn’t know who he was… I heard all this fury and somebody complaining and then Stan Walker did his big piece, with a lot … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Associate Education Minister David Seymour. RNZ / Mark Papalii The government has formally revoked the official notice of its charter school contract with a trust that never existed. But the sports-focused school in Trentham will still go ahead. In October, Associate Education Minister David Seymour published a notice in the New … 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: Radio New Zealand By Penny Smith The cyber security agency is emailing about 26,000 people warning about malware which could steal sensitive information, like email addresses and passwords. 123RF The country’s cyber agency is alerting tens of thousands of New Zealanders that their device has been infected with malicious software. The National Cyber Security … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Mt Eden prison staff found a prisoner had been injured at 10.40am on 29 November. File photo. RNZ/Calvin Samuel A homicide investigation is under way after an inmate died 10 days after allegedly being assaulted by his cellmate at Mt Eden prison. The man’s death is the third homicide investigation involving … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A Nelson teenager was fleeing police at about 183 kilometres per hour, but the officer was on his way to another job. RNZ/ Marika Khabazi A Nelson teenager was fleeing police at about 183 kilometres per hour when she lost control of the vehicle and smashed into a tree. Tieylr Saige … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A major blaze burned through 296 hectares of vegetation at Tongariro National Park. Supplied / Alister McDermid and Joanna Finlayson Tongariro National Park’s huts and tracks will reopen on Wednesday, following a major fire. The blaze that broke out on Monday burned through 296 hectares of vegetation. Fire and Emergency has … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Workers strike outside an ACC building in Wellington in July. Samuel Rillstone ACC has backed down on plans to require staff to work in the office three days a week, rather than two. The agency said following consultation with workers and careful consideration of their feedback, it decided to maintain current … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. 123rf The NZ Defence Force wants to put in ground terminals next year for its main military satellite system. It has put out a tender to advise suppliers about 19 projects it is considering over the next year to 18 months. These range from ground terminals for America’s Wideband … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Liu Chen A district court judge has reserved his decision on whether a by-election is needed in an Auckland local body election. The hearing followed a petition by former Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board member Lehopoaome Vi Hausia, who claimed to have received reports of voting papers being stolen from residents … Read more
Source: Quality Valuations – QV The latest QV House Price Index shows that average home values across Aotearoa New Zealand remained unchanged in the three months to the end of November and were virtually the same year on year at just 0.1% lower. The national average is now $907,274, which is 13.4% below the market … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG AND SHANGHAI – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 December 2025 – Hang Lung Properties Limited (SEHK Stock Code: 00101) (“Hang Lung” or the “Company”) today announced a partnership with Wuxi Liangxi City Development Group Co., Ltd.* to secure a long-term operating lease for a landmark commercial redevelopment project in central … Read more
Source: Statistics New Zealand Greenhouse gas emissions (consumption-based): Year ended 2023 (provisional) – information release 9 December 2025 We want to hear about how you use this release. Provide your feedback in our survey We want to hear about how you use Greenhouse gas emissions (consumption-based). You can also contact us at CustomerEngagement@stats.govt.nz. Consumption-based greenhouse gas … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Global skill games leader HB Leisure introduces an all-in-one carnival-inspired destination for play, drinks and dining – bringing the internationally recognised ‘competitive socialising’ concept to Malaysia KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 December 2025 – Backed by global skill games leader HB Leisure (HBL), Carousel & Co. is set … Read more
Source: Media Outreach The clinic identifies a significant shift from aesthetic enhancement to comprehensive restoration, driven by the physical consequences of rapid weight reduction. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 December 2025 – The widespread use of GLP-1 medications for weight management is driving a fundamental turn in patient needs within medical aesthetics. Dr … Read more
Source: Media Outreach An easy, secure and private way to accept contactless payments with only an iPhone, no additional hardware needed. HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 December 2025 – Today, KPay Group, a one-stop financial management and business operations platform, now enables its Hong Kong merchants to seamlessly and securely accept … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police and his family are urgently seeking Ulitau, pictured. The 72-year-old has been reported missing and was last seen at his home address on Kimpton Road, Papatoetoe around 8am today. He has health issues and may be – and appear – disoriented, so there are concerns for his welfare. He was … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 December 2025 – 2025 marks the 5th anniversary of Pudong New Area in Shanghai building itself into a pioneer area for socialist modernization. A promotional video commemorating the 5th anniversary of Pudong’s construction of the pioneer area has been recently released. Pudong New Area … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE- Media OutReach Newswire – 9 December 2025 – Higher education is a significant investment, and for many families, the cost can feel overwhelming. In Singapore, where tuition fees and living expenses continue to rise, financial aid is more than just a safety net, it’s a lifeline. While scholarships often dominate headlines, … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Westpac says it is increasing its home loans over two- to five-year terms by 30 basis points. 123rf Wholesale rates are getting the blame for the fact that two weeks after the official cash rate was cut, one major bank has increased some of its fixed-term home loan rates. Westpac said … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Surf Life Saving is warning people to swim at their own risk when lifeguards were not on duty. RNZ / Kim Baker Wilson There have been multiple water-related tragedies at Auckland’s west coast beaches this week. A 26-year-old man died while swimming at Karioitahi Beach on Monday evening. The body of … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand An example of the lunches provided by Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Rārua Supplied An iwi provider of school lunches in the top of the South Island is withdrawing from the programme, because government funding no longer covers the costs. Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Rārua first began delivering lunches in 2021 and … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The Internal Affairs Department rejected Waitaki District’s standalone water services plan. RNZ Waitaki District Council is again courting neighbouring councils for a joint water services plan after its bid to strike out alone was rejected by the Department of Internal Affairs. The department turned down the council’s independent plan in October … Read more