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Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Reece Durston: Two youths have been arrested in relation to an aggravated robbery in Hamilton. On Sunday 14 December around 5.30pm, Police were called with a report of an aggravated robbery at a business address on Crawford Street. It is reported that a group of six … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Today’s Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update confirms that continued fiscal discipline is required to restore the books to surplus and bend the debt curve down, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. “Despite the challenges of global events, Treasury is forecasting an accelerating economic recovery, underlining the importance of the Government’s focus … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Consumer says that shoppers using cards should not pay more than about 1.3 percent in surcharges and anything close to 2 percent was likely to be excessive. 123RF Shoppers are being told to “swerve” any unreasonable surcharges they encounter this Christmas. Since 1 December, new limits have applied to interchange fees, … Read more
Source: Exercise NZ As Aotearoa heads into summer and the annual New Year reset, Exercise New Zealand says the industry is entering one of its most exciting and influential periods yet. Exercise New Zealand Chief Executive Richard Beddie states: “The trends emerging now will shape how New Zealanders experience exercise over the next decade. What’s … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Finance Minister Nicola Willis speaking at the Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update RNZ Finance Minister Nicola Willis is doubling down on her “disciplined” plan for returning the books to surplus – despite new forecasts delaying it by yet another year. And she took aim at those advocating for sharper spending … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Further spending discipline is needed, says Finance Minister Nicola Willis. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Return to budget surplus delayed a year until 2030 Deficits forecast to be bigger because slow economic recovery Growth forecast below 1 pct this year rising to more than 3 pct in 2027 Debt expect to peak … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 16 December 2025 Contractors refer to it as “the beast” for its sheer size but also because of the unseasonal bad weather they have had to battle over the past few months. The bridge will span 189 metres across the Hooker River on the upper section of the popular Hooker … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Rachin Ravindra will be hoping another IPL team will pick him up at auction after being released by the Chennai Super Kings. Photosport Sixteen Black Caps are vying for a huge pay day when the Indian Premier League (IPL) player auction is held on Tuesday night. Many of those players will … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Prams, towels, bikes and booster seats are just some of the belongings left at Bondi Beach after Sunday’s terrorist attack, with locals asking how something like this can happen in their country. Mourners were at the memorial area at Bondi Pavilion since the early hours. Some cry while others straighten the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Two electricians work on an EV charging station Supplied / New Zealand Electrical Inspectors Association The country’s main engineering industry group has joined warnings that changes to electrical safety rules create a new electrocution hazard for people. The change lifts a ban on inserting a switch, circuit or fuse into mains … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Finance Minister Nicola Willis speaking at the Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update RNZ Finance Minister Nicola Willis is doubling down on her “disciplined” plan for returning the books to surplus – despite new forecasts delaying it by yet another year. And she took aim at those advocating for sharper spending … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Further spending discipline is needed, says Finance Minister Nicola Willis. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Return to budget surplus delayed a year until 2030 Deficits forecast to be bigger because slow economic recovery Growth forecast below 1 pct this year rising to more than 3 pct in 2027 Debt expect to peak … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand sraeli Ambassador to Australia arrives in Bondi. RNZ/Charlotte Cook Prams, towels, bikes and booster seats are just some of the belongings left at Bondi Beach after Sunday’s terrorist attack, with locals asking how something like this can happen in their country. Mourners were at the memorial area at Bondi Pavilion since … Read more
Source: Tertiary Education Commission Last updated 16 December 2025 Last updated 16 December 2025 Print Share The Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) monitors each tertiary education organisation’s (TEO’s) performance and practices, to inform our decisions about future funding. The Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) monitors each tertiary education organisation’s (TEO’s) performance and practices, to inform our decisions … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police investigating a stolen trailer and motorcycles in the Christchurch area are seeking help from the public. On Monday 15 December, Police received a report that the trailer [pictured] had been stolen sometime overnight on Sunday 14 December, from an address on Kairua Road in Hornby. The trailer – registration U110C … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Central District Commander Superintendent Dion Bennett: Police investigating a double homicide in Rutatiti are continuing to make enquiries to locate Mitchell Cole, 29. Cole is believed to be in the Ruatiti area and should not be approached if seen. Police have concerns for Cole, and we also want to … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency New speed limits will be introduced in the popular towns of Karangahake and Waihī after a recent speed review was undertaken by NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA). Three short sections of State Highway 2 (SH2) will have lower speed limits in place before Christmas, making travel over summer safer … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police As the weather warms up and Southlanders begin flocking to the beach, Police are reminding people of an important fact – beaches are roads and need to be treated as such. Senior Sergeant Scott MacKenzie, Southland Area Road Policing Manager, says while it is legal to drive on Oreti Beach, you … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Two firearms have been taken off the streets during two separate incidents in Auckland overnight. Officers conducting vehicle stops in central Auckland pulled over a vehicle on Customs Street West at about 12.20am. Upon speaking with the driver, Relieving Auckland Central Area Commander, Inspector Wayne Kitcher, says officers observed a firearm … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Honourable Andrew Bayly, Chair of the Antarctic Parliamentarians Assembly 2025, delegate Parliamentarians, expert speakers, Ambassadors, Members of Parliament, and distinguished guests from the New Zealand Antarctic community, I would like to thank Mr Mark Stewart and Ainsley Walter, for their generous sponsorship of the Assembly’s dinner this evening and for Mark’s … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The testing got underway in Wellington on Monday. File picture. RNZ / Alexander Robertson The first day of roadside drug testing has been welcomed as a great day for police. The testing got underway in Wellington on Monday, and will be rolled out to the rest of the country next year. … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand “What if things turn sour?” people often asked when Bennett and Gray mentioned they were investing in a house with a former flatmate. But people don’t ask that question when romantic partners buy a home together, Bennett points out on RNZ’s Thrift podcast, and those relationships often don’t work out. After … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Chris Bishop RNZ / Nick Monro The government has announced a mega ministry which will take on the work of housing, transport, and local government functions. The new Ministry of Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT) will bring together the ministries of environment, transport, housing and urban development and the local … Read more
Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa PSNA was appalled and shocked at Sunday’s anti-semitic terror attack targeting the Jewish community in Australia on the first day of the celebration of Hanukkah. Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa Co-Chair John Minto says he’s thinking of the families who have lost loved ones in this most dreadful of circumstances. … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government will make changes to ensure the continued viability of a scheme that helps people travel when they cannot access public transport on their own, Transport Minister Chris Bishop and Disability Issues Minister Louise Upston announced today. “Total Mobility provides subsidised taxi fares for people with disabilities and for older … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a water-related incident in Titahi Bay on Sunday. Police were called to Bay Drive at around 2:15pm, following reports of a person being pulled from the water unresponsive. Despite the best efforts of those on the scene, the person died a short time later. The death … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Honourable Andrew Bayly, Chair of the Antarctic Parliamentarians Assembly 2025, delegate Parliamentarians, expert speakers, Ambassadors, Members of Parliament, and distinguished guests from the New Zealand Antarctic community, I would like to thank Mr Mark Stewart and Ainsley Walter, for their generous sponsorship of the Assembly’s dinner this evening and for Mark’s … Read more