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Source: Radio New Zealand Ian Turner reckons his unique pink-door shop, nestled in a small village on SH1 between Wairarapa and Hawke’s Bay, “puts Eketāhuna on the map”. “People who live here, they all tell their friends, ‘oh, I live in the town with the sex shop’, and even if they don’t come in, I think … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Police cordon off the scene on Harris Road, Mt Wellington, after launching a homicide investigation. RNZ / Felix Walton A second person has been arrested over the fatal stabbing of a man in the Auckland suburb of Mt Wellington on Friday afternoon. The 33-year-old victim was attacked on Harris Road, before … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Wes and his dog Em. Supplied The sister of a man killed at work by slipping on to a conveyor belt says she has had assurances the minister is taking action. Wesley Tomich died in 2023 at a fertiliser plant in Mt Maunganui. The woman who has name suppression asked for … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand State Highway 1 was closed for several hours near Hampden. File photo. SAMUEL RILLSTONE / RNZ A driver smashed into an oncoming car on SH1 in North Otago yesterday because they were distracted by their cellphone, police say. The drivers of both vehicles suffered moderate injuries and State Highway 1 was … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Three brands of Kmart activity sand have been recalled. Kmart / supplied Kmart has been forced to recall yet more coloured sand products. Testing has found asbestos in licensed sensory activity sets branded with iconic kids’ shows Paw Patrol, Frozen and Bluey. The store has sold approximately 684 units in New … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Anaru Mihaere. Ellen O’Dwyer / RNZ The Children’s Commissioner has launched an urgent nationwide campaign against child abuse, calling on every adult to “front up” to the problem. Dr Claire Achmad said the ‘Dear Children’ awareness campaign, launched on Monday, called on the community to stand against physical, sexual, and emotional … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Nate McKinnon Police have been called in to back up firefighters at an Auckland house fire. Fire and Emergency says it was alerted by multiple calls at about 1.25pm to the fire on Kohekohe Street, New Lynn. The crew first arriving to the two level home escalated the response … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police have made a further arrest in the homicide investigation underway in Mt Wellington. Operation Hawkin commenced on the afternoon of 5 December, after a man was allegedly stabbed on Harris Road. He later arrived at a medical centre on Lunn Avenue, before being transported to Auckland City Hospital where he … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Cocaine bricks intercepted by Customs in Tauranga, December 2025. Customs / supplied Customs says it seized more than $15 million worth of cocaine found in a US shipping container at the Port of Tauranga. The container originating from Houston, Texas, stopped in Balboa, Panama, before arriving in Tauranga on Thursday, 4 … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is welcoming a Select Committee report on the Employment Relations Amendment Bill, marking an important step in employment law reform, Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden says. “I’m pleased to see that the report from the Education and Workforce Committee aligns with Government decisions. It includes recommendations … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The Prime Minister is set to face questions as he lays out his government’s plans for the last weeks of the political year. Christopher Luxon is speaking to media after a regular meeting of Cabinet ministers. You can watch the press conference live at the top of this page from bout … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police are asking for the public’s help finding Mark Roiall, who has been reported missing from the Glen Innes area. The 65-year-old was last seen at about 6pm on Sunday evening near Rowena Crecent. Mark is described as about 172cms tall with brown eyes and wearing a singlet and shorts. Police … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Jamie Joseph, Scott Hansen, Scott Robertson. Graphic: Liam K. Swiggs PHOTOSPORT Analysis – Scott Hansen has become the most talked-about man in the All Blacks, which is somewhat fitting given he isn’t short of a word himself when he wants. Back in March 2019 he gave one of the more memorable … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police An alleged ‘moment of recklessness’ could have caused deaths, after a driver crashed while using a cell phone on Sunday afternoon in Hampden. District Road Policing Manager, Inspector Sarah Thorn said the driver of one vehicle admitted to Police they were distracted by changing music on their cell phone. “They drifted … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 December 2025 – Payment Options Pte Ltd, a Singapore-based payment solutions provider, is pleased to announce that it has received In-Principle Approval (IPA) from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for a Major Payment Institution (MPI) licence under the Payment Services Act 2019. Payment Options … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A Cheng Kung-class frigate of the People’s Liberation Army (Navy) can be seen monitoring HMNZS Aotearoa’s actions while on patrol. Supplied / NZDF A New Zealand navy ship sailing in East Asia was shadowed by seven Chinese warships, the Defence Force has confirmed. The HMNZS Aotearoa was sent to the East … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 47, Tongariro is currently closed between State Highway 48 and Mangatepopo Road due to a number of fires beside the road. Police were notified just after 1:20pm. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays. Diversions are in place ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre MIL OSI
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Nate McKinnon Firefighters are battling multiple blazes in Tongariro National Park on Monday. Fire and emergency said three helicopters were responding and three fire trucks and crews were already on the ground. SH47 WAIMARINO TO TONGARIRO – FIRE – 1:50PMDue to vegetation fires, the road is CLOSED between SH46 … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Emergency services were called to Kindercare in Woolston on Friday afternoon. Nathan McKinnon / RNZ Five children taken to hospital after suffering chemical burns at a Christchurch childcare centre last week have returned to the kindergarten today. Seven people, including the five children, were taken to hospital after a [https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/581000/emergency-services-respond-to-incident-at-christchurch-daycare corrosive … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand SUPPLIED / GWRC Wellingtonians will soon be able to tag onto public transport with their phones and debit cards. Greater Wellington Regional Council chair Daran Ponter told RNZ Wellingtonians were “sick of waiting”, and contactless payment on buses and trains will roll out in the first half of next year. The … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Court documents reveal the pendant was worth $33,585. Supplied / NZ police A man accused of swallowing a Fabergé locket worth more than $33,500 during an alleged theft at an Auckland jewellery store has appeared in the Auckland District Court. He was remanded in custody without a plea until next Monday. … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 December 2025 – For many aspiring learners, financial constraints remain one of the biggest obstacles to achieving their goals. SIM is determined to change that. Guided by the principle that no student should be left behind because of cost, SIM has built a comprehensive ecosystem … Read more
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries An Auckland man has been fined $9,800 and has had restrictions placed on how many cows and horses he can care for and own. Kevin Maurice Dell (70) was sentenced (5 December 2025) on 3 charges under the Animal Welfare Act he pleaded guilty to, following a successful prosecution … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A New Zealand man has been charged with trying to import $10 million worth of heroin into Sydney in floral-patterned bags. In a joint statement the Australian Federal Police and Australian Border Force said the Kiwi was accused of importing 21kg of heroin into Australia hidden inside his luggage. The 21-year-old … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Sir Geoffrey Palmer giving evidence to Parliament’s Regulations Review Committee in July. (File photo) VNP / Phil Smith A former Labour Prime Minister says Parliament is passing too many laws without proper scrutiny. Sir Geoffrey Palmer told Nine to Noon the government was increasingly pushing through legislation under urgency, which allowed … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Small-scale meat processors will save money and deliver safe food to their customers more easily thanks to new rule changes confirmed today, says Food Safety Minister Andrew Hoggard. Under the new rules, processors with a very low throughput will be subject to reduced sampling and testing requirements while maintaining current high … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand All Whites captain Chris Wood pictured ahead of the FIFA World Cup qualifying match against New Caledonia. Andrew Cornaga / www.photosport.nz New Zealand football great Ivan Vicelich says the All White’s best shot at World Cup glory will come early at next year’s FIFA tournament. Vicelich whose international career spanned two … Read more