Update: Cordons stood down after item of concern located, Hāwera

Source: New Zealand Police District: Central The cordons put in place, after an item of concern was located on Quin Crescent, Hāwera, have now been stood down and residents can return to their homes. Police would like to thank the public for their patience and cooperation. ENDS MIL OSI

Black Caps v West Indies first test – day four

Source: Radio New Zealand West Indies batter Shai Hope sways away from a delivery against New Zealand. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz The Black Caps are being made to toil for a first test win against the West indies in Christchurch. After setting the visitors a daunting total, the Windies have offered plenty of resistance to leave the … Read more

Boil water notice for Paihia to continue until at least Monday

Source: Radio New Zealand A treatment plant drawing from the Waitangi River supplies water to Paihia, Ōpua and Waitangi. RNZ/ Peter de Graaf Paihia’s boil-water notice will continue at least until Monday, the Far North District Council says. Residents in Paihia as well as Waitangi, Ōpua, Haruru and Te Haumi have been told to boil … Read more

Evacuation following item of concern located, Hāwera

Source: New Zealand Police Police are in attendance at an address in Quin Crescent, Hāwera, and residents have been evacuated, after an item of concern was found on the property this afternoon. Police were called to the incident around 2.10pm. Cordons are in place at the Rimu Street and Clement Street intersection, and at the … Read more

Advocacy – PSNA says sanctions on Israel needed now more than ever

Source: Palestinian Solidarity Network Aotearoa – PSNA   PSNA is renewing calls to the government for sanctions, as Israel breaches the ceasefire in Gaza, with killing and still preventing essential aid getting into Gaza.   Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa Co-chair John Minto points to Israeli claims that it is ‘enforcing’ the ceasefire.   “Israeli soldiers … Read more

Fire and Emergency received calls to 26 incidents during today’s strike

Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand received calls for 26 incidents between 12pm – 1pm today, Friday 5 November, the time of the strike action by members of the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU). Of these, 13 incidents were in areas impacted by the strike. Seven of these incidents were … Read more

ZTE and MMU Expand Collaboration to Advance Malaysia’s AI, Cybersecurity, and Digital Talent Development

Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA- Media OutReach Newswire – 5 December 2025 – ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a global leading provider of integrated information and communication technology solutions, today announced the expansion of its collaboration with Multimedia University (“MMU”) through the signing of an official addendum, exchanged during the closing ceremony of the … Read more

Petition urging re-instatement of school Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations heads to parliament

Source: Radio New Zealand The tino rangatiratanga haki (flag) outside Parliament. RNZ / Emma Andrews A petition calling on the government to restore school boards’ legal duty to implement Te Tiriti o Waitangi will be presented to parliament on Monday. The ‘Protect Te Tiriti in Education’ petition, organised by the National Iwi Chairs Forum (NICF) … Read more

National Public Health Service faces job cuts to emergency management, pandemic preparedness, Māori health

Source: Radio New Zealand PSA national secretary Fleur Fitzsimons claims the move is driven by the government’s “reckless” budget-cutting. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Twenty-one roles to go at the National Public Health Service Biggest impact in emergency management and Māori public health Union and public health experts say loss of critical expertise makes New Zealand … Read more

Man dies after stabbing in Mt Wellington; homicide investigation launched

Source: Radio New Zealand A homicide investigation has been launched following the fatal stabbing of a man in Mt Wellington. RNZ / Felix Walton A man has died after being stabbed during an altercation in the Auckland suburb of Mt Wellington. Police said the man was involved in a confrontation with a group of people … Read more

South Korean man jailed following DOC undercover gecko-smuggling sting

Source: Radio New Zealand Gunak Lee was sentenced to 14 months’ jail at Manukau District Court. Kim Baker Wilson / RNZ Gunak Lee thought he was getting paid a few thousand dollars to smuggle a haul of 10 rare geckos, possibly worth over $140,000 Instead, he was caught in a sting with an undercover DOC … Read more

Wanted to arrest: Wayne Clark

Source: New Zealand Police Auckland City Police are seeking information on the whereabouts of Wayne Tukaha Clark who is wanted to arrest. Clark, 42, is wanted for breaching his court release conditions. Police advise the public not to approach him and call 111 if he is sighted. Clark is known to frequent the wider Auckland … Read more

Waimata Gemstone Bay track reinstatement commencing

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  05 December 2025 The construction team will be onsite all week, and then back on 19 January to complete the work. The stairs were extensively damaged by the extreme weather events of summer 2023, which also resulted in the closure of other tracks around the wider Mautohe Cathedral Cove area … Read more

Mariameno Kapa-Kingi reinstated as a member of Te Pāti Māori in interim High Court ruling

Source: Radio New Zealand MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi. VNP / Phil Smith MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi has been reinstated as a member of Te Pāti Māori, following an interim ruling by a high court judge, and will now attend the party’s Annual General Meeting this weekend. The decision will be revisited at a full hearing in early … Read more

Biosecurity mulls how to fund ongoing invasive yellow-legged hornet response

Source: Radio New Zealand Yellow-legged hornets are an invasive species, and a danger to local honey and wild bees. Biosecurity NZ Biosecurity official estimate it’s costing about $1 million a month to try to get on top of an incursion of exotic yellow-legged hornets in Auckland. Thirty-one queen hornets (Vespa velutina) have been found around … Read more

Conow Unveiled Its AI Energy Solutions at SolarSolutions Düsseldorf 2025

Source: Media Outreach DÜSSELDORF, GERMANY – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 December 2025 – Conow, a global AI energy leader, joined forces with Tuya, a leading AIoT platform provider, at SolarSolutions Düsseldorf 2025 held on December 3–4 at Messe Düsseldorf, booth Q11. As one of Europe’s top solar and storage events, the exhibition showcased their … Read more

The Ashes live: Australia v England – second test, day two

Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the action as the second in the five-test series between arch rivals Australia and England continues at the Gabba in Brisbane. Australia lead the five-test series 1-0 and have not lost to England at the Gabba since 1986. First ball on day two is at 5pm NZT. Sign up … Read more

Minister raises concerns over fish heading south due to warming waters

Source: Radio New Zealand Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones has raised concerns about fish “heading to Te Waipounamu”. RNZ / Mark Papalii The Oceans and Fisheries Minister has raised concerns about fish “heading to Te Waipounamu” due to warming waters. “In my lifetime, we’re seeing the drift into the South Island of fisheries resources … Read more

Homicide investigation launched in Mt Wellington

Source: New Zealand Police A homicide investigation is underway in Mt Wellington, after a man arrived at a medical centre with injuries this afternoon. At around 12.15pm, a man arrived at a medical centre on Lunn Avenue with critical injuries. Detective Inspector Scott Beard, of Auckland City CIB, says Police were contacted and units responded … Read more

Feral cat that decimated a black-fronted tern colony finally caught

Source: Radio New Zealand Feral cat preys on black-fronted tern chicks in December 2024. DOC A feral cat that destroyed a large black-fronted tern colony on Canterbury’s Waiau Toa/Clarence River has finally been caught. The tom cat killed and ate several adult tern, chicks and eggs, resulting in birds abandoning almost all 95 nests on … Read more

Shellfish biotoxin warning for Bay of Plenty

Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries New Zealand Food Safety is advising the public not to collect or consume shellfish gathered from the Bay of Plenty coast, from Maketu Beach to Waihi Beach, due to the presence of toxins. “Routine tests on pipi from the location have shown levels of paralytic shellfish toxin over the … Read more

Police say teen accused of stealing $20,000 worth of clothing caught in the act

Source: Radio New Zealand Police recovered $20,000 of stolen goods following a burglary in Albany. NZ Police A teenager accused of attempting to steal more than $20,000 worth of clothing from an Auckland store was caught in the act. Police said they were notified of several alarms being activated at a store on Don McKinnon … Read more

Public health warning: Biotoxin warning for Bay of Plenty – Maketu to Waihi Beach

Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries New Zealand Food Safety is advising the public not to collect or consume shellfish gathered from Bay of Plenty coast from Maketu Beach to Waihi Beach due to the presence of toxins. Routine tests on Pipi from the location have shown levels of paralytic shellfish poisoning toxin over the … Read more

Smuggler caught green-handed with rare native gecko

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  05 December 2025 Gunak Lee was caught in an undercover sting operation involving the Department of Conservation (DOC), Ministry for Primary Industries and New Zealand Police. He was charged under the Wildlife Act 1953 for buying absolutely protected wildlife, and the Trade in Endangered Species Act 1989 for possessing a … Read more

Auditor-General scrutinises Chatham Islands Council spending where Paul Eagle is CEO

Source: Radio New Zealand Paul Eagle has been chief executive at the Chatham Islands Council since November 2023. RNZ/Daniela Maoate-Cox The Auditor-General is scrutinising spending at Chatham Islands Council where former Labour MP Paul Eagle is chief executive. The Office of the Auditor-General confirmed it was looking into “sensitive expenditure and procurement” at the council … Read more

Oranga Tamariki aims to use new design for young offenders’ boot camp in March

Source: Radio New Zealand An example of the military style uniform the youth in the pilot boot camp were required to wear. RNZ / Rachel Helyer-Donaldson Oranga Tamariki aims to run its second boot camp for serious youth offenders in March next year using a new design. The Children’s Minister earlier this week in a … Read more

Breath testing data concerns to be resolved ‘as quickly as possible’, police say

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ earlier revealed about 130 staff were under investigation throughout the country after 30,000 alcohol breath tests were “falsely or erroneously recorded”. RNZ Police say they are working to resolve concerns around breath testing data “as quickly as possible,” after the New Zealand Transport Agency halted $6m worth of funding until … Read more