All Blacks to start 2026 in Christchurch as test venues confirmed

Source: Radio New Zealand The All Blacks perform the haka against France. ActionPress The All Blacks will kick off the 2026 test season against France at Christchurch’s new Te Kaha Stadium. The All Blacks will play 17 matches and 13 tests next year with the first test at the 30,000-seat roofed ground, at 7.10pm on … Read more

Man dumps home insurance over Tower’s sea surge assessment

Source: Radio New Zealand Tower Insurance says the high sea surge risk rating reflected the likelihood of flooding through nearby water systems. File photo. RNZ / Nate McKinnon A Christchurch man has ditched his home insurance after his premiums went up by more than 30 percent a year – or by $1000 – based on … Read more

New Black Cap thought the chance of playing Test cricket may have gone

Source: Radio New Zealand Canterbury’s Michael Rae appeals Kerry Marshall / www.photosport.nz Canterbury bowler Michael Rae admits he thought the opportunity to play for the Black Caps may have passed him by. Rae found out at the weekend that the Black Caps selectors needed him to join the test squad which had been depleted by … Read more

ACC’s financial squeeze: The human toll

Source: Radio New Zealand Unsplash / RNZ composite Each day, Jacob Hamlin measures his life in four-hour windows – the amount of time he can manage before his brain “stops working”. It has been this way since the 40-year-old father slipped on an icy path five years ago, hitting his head on the corner of … Read more

Tourists stunned at speed of Tongariro fire

Source: Radio New Zealand The Tongariro blaze on Monday, 8 December 2025. Supplied / Volker and Jan Seipel Two German tourists who were camping at Whakapapa were stunned how quickly a blaze at Tongariro National Park grew between the time they left their campsite and tried to return. Volker and Jan Seipel are from Heilbronn … Read more

The long and many trials of the cycle trail builders

Source: Radio New Zealand Vaughn Filmer, president of Teanau Cycling Incorporated, PE teacher at Fiordland College. Supplied Bike trail builders in central Otago are talking about an end to the “dark days” when they ran into a mess of conservation rules, stopping many tracks being built for years. But just south of them, it’s a … Read more

DOC asks people to stay away from seals after pup forms ‘unhealthy bond’ with humans

Source: Radio New Zealand A kekeno / New Zealand fur seal pup. Supplied / Department of Conservation It may not be the ‘silly season‘, but that has not put a stop to naughty New Zealand fur seals causing mischief. The Department of Conservation (DoC) is reminding the public that kekeno are not pets, as more … Read more

Northland hit harder than most by climate change, report finds

Source: Radio New Zealand Kimberlee and Gary Whitehead at their home in Pupuke Valley, north of Kāeo. RNZ/Peter de Graaf Gary and Kimberlee Whitehead have lost count of the number of times their Far North property has flooded. Water has come up through the floorboards, pets have been swept away, cars written off, and foundations … Read more

Light-fingered army corporal Jackie Te Weehi to be sentenced after guilty plea at court martial

Source: Radio New Zealand who stole off her fellow soldiers and the Defence Force (NZDF) during a touch rugby tournament is waiting to find out her fate. Corporal Jackie Te Weehi at her Court Martial at Whenuapai Air Base on Monday, 8 December 2025. RNZ / Kim Baker Wilson A light-fingered army corporal who stole … Read more

Our Changing World: Restoring Te Awarua o Porirua / Porirua Harbour

Source: Radio New Zealand Cockles are used as an indicator species to track the health of the harbour. Veronika Meduna The wetlands and surrounding forests of Te Awarua o Porirua, or Porirua Harbour, were once rich food baskets for Ngāti Toa Rangatira. Indeed, it was the bounty of these waterways that convinced famed 19th century … Read more

Schools’ spending on cruises, travel, hospitality scrutinised

Source: Radio New Zealand Stock photo. The auditor-general’s annual report on schools’ 2024 accounts said more schools than the previous year were struggling financially or spent money inappropriately RNZ/ Nick Monro Auditors have called out schools for spending their money on boat cruises, food for local families and travel for principals – and in some … Read more

I accidentally got sunburnt – what should I do?

Source: Radio New Zealand As more of us head outdoors for beach days, hikes and barbecues, experts are reminding us that sunburn isn’t just uncomfortable — it can cause long-term damage. Dr Sharad Paul from Skin Surgery Clinic says it can speed up aging, cause pigmentation, and increase your risk of skin cancer. Dermatology Society … Read more

NZ Cricket CEO Scott Weenink ‘on leave’ as governance spat escalates

Source: Radio New Zealand NZ Cricket CEO Scott Weenink is understood to be entering mediation over his job. Alan Lee NZ Cricket chief executive Scott Weenink has stood down from day-to-day duties at the national body amid an ongoing fight for his survival. RNZ understands Weenink went on leave as of 5pm on Friday ahead … Read more

Mariameno Kapa-Kingi resolute on her return to Parliament

Source: Radio New Zealand Mariameno Kapa-Kingi is returning to Parliament for the first time after being temporarily reinstated to Te Pāti Māori. VNP / Phil Smith MP for Te Tai Tokerau Mariameno Kapa-Kingi is returning to Parliament for the first time after being temporarily reinstated to Te Pāti Māori. Kapa-Kingi contested her expulsion in court … Read more

Government to reveal Resource Management Act replacement

Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon (R) and RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop. RNZ / Marika Khabazi The government will release its long-awaited replacement to the Resource Management Act, which the Prime Minister has described as a “game changer” for New Zealand. Details of exactly what the replacement will look like will be … Read more

Childcare company removes detergent from centres after children chemically burned

Source: Radio New Zealand Seven people were taken to hospital after a dishwasher chemical was mistakenly used on a children’s slip and slide in Woolston. Nathan McKinnon / RNZ The childcare company responsible for children suffering chemical burns has removed the detergent that caused the injuries from all of its centres. Seven people, including five … Read more

Firefighters fear wind change could cause 322ha Tongariro blaze to flare up

Source: Radio New Zealand Firefighters are battling another blaze in Tongariro National Park. Supplied / Shane Isherwood Fire and Emergency (FENZ) fears a wind change forecast for Tuesday morning at Tongariro National Park could cause flare-ups, as it battles a major blaze. Crews have been at the site overnight. The fire started on Monday – … Read more

HKSTP Led Delegation of Innovators to Unlock Hong Kong-Italy Innovation Potential at Think Business Think Hong Kong in Milan

Source: Media Outreach Trailblazed Hong Kong-EU opportunities across AI, life and health, and smart city technologies HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 December 2025 – Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) showcased a dynamic presence at the “Think Business, Think Hong Kong” (TBTHK) symposium organised by the Hong Kong Trade … Read more

Research shows sleep inequities start early in life

Source: Massey University Ethnic and socioeconomic inequities in sleep health are already evident by the time children are three, according to the Sleep/Wake Research Centre. Research officer Dr Diane (Dee) Muller graduated on November 29 with a PhD for a mixed-methods study analysing preschoolers’ sleep. She found significant differences in the quality and amount of … Read more

Abax Global Capital Appointed by the HKIC as an Asset Manager for the 2025 Capital Batch of the CIES IP

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 December 2025 – Abax Global Capital (Hong Kong) Limited is proud to announce its selection by the Hong Kong Investment Corporation (HKIC) as an asset manager for the 2025 batch of capital (“2025 Capital Batch”) of the Investment Portfolio (“CIES IP”) under the … Read more

Travel with the JR EAST PASS (Tohoku Area)

Source: Media Outreach Enjoy a convenient and affordable journey to the beautiful snowy landscapes of Japan’s Tohoku region TOKYO, JAPAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 December 2025 – Japan is now entering the heart of winter, and there is no better place to experience the beauty of snowy landscapes than the Tohoku region in … Read more

‘That man ruined my connection with my family’, sexual abuse trial hears

Source: Radio New Zealand Michael Ian Mclean in court. RNZ / Finn Blackwell A man who befriended a boy at a campground became a close family friend while sexually abusing the boy into his teenage years, the Crown says. Michael Ian Mclean, 58, faces 33 charges, including performing indecent acts on a person under 16, … Read more

Man dumps home insurance over Tower Insurance’s sea surge assessment

Source: Radio New Zealand Tower Insurance says the high sea surge risk rating reflected the likelihood of flooding through nearby water systems. File photo. RNZ / Nate McKinnon A Christchurch man has ditched his home insurance after his premiums went up by more than 30 percent a year – or by $1000 – based on … Read more

A Tapestry of Global Leadership Unfolds at the ACES Awards 2025

Source: Media Outreach BALI, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 December 2025 – The ACES Awards 2025 unveiled one of the most compelling assemblies of international leaders in the event’s history. This year’s winners — spanning Taiwan, India, Laos, Vietnam, Mongolia, Saudi Arabia, Hong Kong, Singapore, Myanmar and more — demonstrated not only operational … Read more

Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach and WildAid Join Forces to Advance Thailand’s Marine Protected Areas and Strengthen Reef Restoration

Source: Media Outreach PHUKET, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 December 2025 – Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach, in collaboration with WildAid, an international conservation organization, launched a partnership to help expand Thailand’s marine protected areas and safeguard the rich biodiversity of the Merlin House Reef, located directly in front of the … Read more

Dato’ KL Bock of Sandisk triumphs, winning Asia’s Most Inspiring Executives Award.

Source: Media Outreach BALI, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 Desember 2025 – The ACES Awards proudly announces Dato’ KL Bock as a distinguished winner of the Asia’s Most Inspiring Executives Award 2025, honouring his exceptional leadership, transformative vision, and outstanding contributions to Asia’s manufacturing and technology landscape. Dato’ KL Bock: Asia’s Most Inspiring … Read more

Education Meets Empowerment: SIM’s Sponsorships and Community Support Change Lives

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 December 2025 – In Singapore’s competitive education landscape, affordability often determines opportunity. Yet, for many aspiring learners, financial constraints can feel like an insurmountable barrier. SIM Global Education (SIM GE) is rewriting that narrative through sponsorships and community-driven initiatives that do more than ease tuition, … Read more