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Source: Radio New Zealand It’s 10 years since New Zealand voted in a referendum to keep flying the flag for tradition. Over 10,292 alternative designs were submitted, then whittled down to a long list of 40 and then five. From there, Kyle Lockwood’s black, white and blue silver fern flag was chosen to go up … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Morgan (Zhi Hong) Xiao. Supplied An Auckland-based pro-Beijing online political commentator has been ordered to pay more than $200,000 in defamation damages to former Auckland Councillor Paul Young. Morgan (Zhi Hong) Xiao, also known as ‘Demon King’ (魔王) online, runs a social media account on WeChat and describes himself as a … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand St John says one person with serious injuries is being flown to Palmerston North Hospital. RNZ / REECE BAKER Police have confirmed one person has died following a crash on State Highway 2 north of Dennevirke on Friday morning. Emergency services were called to the crash near Okane Road in Matamau … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Despite reports of sexual harassment against women dropping from 2021 levels, CA ANZ general manager for New Zealand, Charlotte Evett, said it remained too high. 123RF Women are still more than two-and-a-half times as likely to experience sexual harassment compared to men in the finance sector. Chartered Accountants Australia and New … Read more
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 18 seconds ago EIT Council has appointed Lucy Laitinen as its new Chief Executive of the Eastern Institute of Technology Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti. Lucy brings extensive experience across international development, social services, local government and regional economic development. She is the former Chief Executive of Anglican Care Waiapu and … Read more
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries A Napier commercial fisher has been placed on 3 months’ community detention and 9 months supervision for dumping fish, not reporting his catch, and failing to follow basic regulations. Robert Bruce Wigmore (34) was sentenced (2 December 2025) in the Hastings District Court on 6 charges under the Fisheries … Read more
Source: NZ Compare Now in their 9th year, the NZ Compare Awards have once again shone a spotlight on the best providers across broadband, power, and mobile services in Aotearoa. This year’s awards recognised organisations going above and beyond to deliver value, innovation, and outstanding customer experiences for Kiwi households and businesses. Nova Energy: The Standout … Read more
Source: Gibbston Valley Wine tourism and experience leader Gibbston Valley is celebrating the 30th birthday of its iconic Wine Cave this weekend. Completed in 1995, the immersive Gibbston Valley Wine Cave has welcomed more than one million visitors and is renowned for igniting the region’s prosperous wine tourism industry. Gibbston Valley executive managing director Cristina … Read more
Source: WEL Networks Electricity Distribution Business (EDB) WEL Networks welcomes the Electricity Authority’s (EA) decision to approve a further amendment to WEL’s generation cap, increasing maximum capacity to 101 megawatts. This increase further supports the WEL Group’s plans (that includes NewPower Energy), for new generation assets beyond the original 66 megawatt exemption granted under Part 6A … Read more
Source: PSA The Ministry of Health is proposing to cut some of its most skilled and experienced staff in a change proposal released today, less than three weeks before Christmas. The ministry’s Public Health Agency could have a net loss of 21 roles, concentrated in the Emergency Management team, which is proposed to go from 11 … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A teenager who allegedly attempted to steal more than $20,000 worth of clothing from an Albany store overnight has been caught in the act. At about 2.54am, Police were notified of several alarms being activated at the retailer on Don McKinnon Drive. Waitematā East Area Response Manager, Senior Sergeant CJ Miles, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Intensive efforts are under way to combat yellow-legged hornets from Auckland’s North Shore, says Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard. Mr Hoggard, who visited biosecurity operations in Auckland today, says the response has escalated significantly over recent weeks with more traps, ground searches and efforts to raise public awareness. “There’s a narrow window … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Hon Nicola Willis, Minister of Finance and Minister for Economic Growth and the Hon Simon Watts, Minister of Climate Change and Minister for Energy, welcomed the Hon Dr Jim Chalmers MP, Treasurer and the Hon Chris Bowen MP, Minister for Climate Change and Energy to Auckland on 5 December 2025 … Read more
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand STATEMENT – NZPFU strikes again, putting public safety at risk – people should be extra careful – Fire and Emergency New Zealand Deputy National Commander Megan Stiffler says it is extremely disappointing the New Zealand Professional Firefighters’ Union (NZPFU) will undertake another one-hour strike today, now facilitation with the Employment … Read more
Source: Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington Business leader Dame Theresa Gattung and legal luminary Sir David Carruthers will receive honorary doctorates from Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington during its December graduation. Each recipient boasts impressive career achievements, while leading public service focused pursuits ranging from gender parity and animal welfare, to advocacy … Read more
Source: RealEstate.co.nz Rental stock up 17.4% compared to November 2024 Record number of new listings hit rental market – 7,253 properties West Coast average rental price hits $500/week bracket for the first time. Latest data from realestate.co.nz shows New Zealand’s rental market is awash with properties with a record 7,253 new rental listings hitting the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm one person has died following a crash on State Highway 2, Matamau this morning. The two-vehicle crash was reported at around 9:50am. A second person sustained serious injuries and has been transported to hospital. The road will remain closed for some time while the Serious Crash unit conduct … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Updated guidance for Public-Private Partnership projects in New Zealand will provide greater clarity and consistency to the private sector and government agencies, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Under-Secretary Simon Court say. “Refreshing New Zealand’s PPP model is an important part of our plan to deliver, maintain, fund, and finance infrastructure in … Read more
Source: PSA The PSA welcomes the High Court confirming that the Human Rights Commission can intervene in the landmark High Court action launched by five unions challenging the Government’s decision to scrap 33 pay equity claims and gut the Equal Pay Act 1972. The Human Rights Commission is offering the Court its expertise on pay equity, given it … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Mo, before he went missing. Supplied / Paul Myburgh For more on this story, tune in to RNZ’s Checkpoint with Lisa Owen from 4-6pm on Friday. Christmas has come early for an Auckland man who’s been reunited with his cat who went missing 14 years ago. Paul Myburgh’s family adopted Mo … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The drone used in the trial and members of the team involved. Supplied by Vertilink Researchers hope the quick responsiveness of a medical drone could save the lives of New Zealanders living in remote communities. The trial, a partnership between drone company VertiLink, the University of Auckland and Ngāi Te Rangi … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 05 December 2025 A 10 ft macrocarpa picnic table, installed on Tuesday 2 December by DOC at the campground, had only been there two days before approximately 8 ft of the table was sawn off and stolen. Principal Ranger Briggs Pilkington says the theft is hugely disappointing for DOC staff … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand One of the meals. Supplied / Haeata Community Campus The Christchurch school at the centre of a dispute about mouldy lunches served to students has launched an internal investigation. Haeata Community Campus is at odds with New Zealand Food Safety and provider Compass Group about how mince and potato meals covered … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Recently, Lisa McMillan observed something that hints at the change she believes is happening with New Zealand’s perceived conservatism regarding public nudity. She was at an Auckland harbour beach not known for nude use, and there he was: a naked man walking the beach holding a baby. Perhaps the baby made … Read more
Source: Maritime Union of New Zealand The Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) and the Maritime Union of New Zealand (MUNZ) have formally ratified a Trans-Tasman Federation that unites maritime workers across Australia and New Zealand in a single, coordinated industrial and political force. The ratification by the MUNZ National Council follows resolutions passed at the … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation What do you picture when you think of the benefits of becoming Predator Free? Most people picture increasing native birdlife like iconic kiwi and kea. And they’re not wrong. When Predator Free Wellington eliminated rats and mustelids from the Miramar Peninsula, they saw native bird detections skyrocket 91% since the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand St John says one person with serious injuries is being flown to Palmerston North Hospital. RNZ / REECE BAKER State Highway 2 north of Dannevirke is closed following a crash involving a truck. Police said the crash near Okane Road in Matamau was reported just before 10am. Fire and Emergency confirmed … Read more