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Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / REECE BAKER Emergency services are responding to a crash on Dunedin’s Southern Motorway on Friday afternoon. The crash involves a logging truck and car and has blocked the northbound lanes. It was reported about 3.30pm, between Kaikorai Valley Rd turnoff and Caversham Valley Road on-ramp. There are no reports … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 December 2025 – The highly anticipated International Forum on China’s Economy and Policy 2025, held by the Chief Executive’s Policy Unit (CEPU) of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government, successfully concluded in mid-November. Themed “Economic Transformations in a Multipolar World”, the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Masamba had just celebrated his 23rd birthday two weeks ago. Facebook / Hamilton Zoo Hamilton Zoo has announced the death of one of its giraffes. Masamba had just celebrated his 23rd birthday, but had been in declining in health, the zoo said in a social media post on Friday. “Unfortunately, no … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Auckland City Police are disappointed three liquor stores failed basic requirements, selling alcohol to minors during a recent operation. A joint Controlled Purchase Operation was carried out at over 30 suburban licensed premises across Auckland City suburb, testing compliance with laws against selling to minors under the Sale and Supply of … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Howard Temple, 85. The Press/Kai Schwoerer The disgraced former leader of Gloriavale is appealing his imprisonment for abusing girls and young women at the community. Howard Temple, 85, was on Friday afternoon jailed for more than two years for sexually assaulting six girls and young women at the West Coast Christian … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are responding to a crash which has blocked northbound lanes on the Dunedin Southern Motorway. The crash involves a logging truck and car. It was reported about 3.30pm, between Kaikorai Valley Rd turnoff and Caversham Valley Road on-ramp. There are no reports of serious injuries, however motorists are advised … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Rudmer Zwerver CreativeNature.nl A low-emissions future for farming will likely mean fewer cows – but farmers will struggle to diversify without financial and infrastructure support, government-funded research has found. The research, done for the government-funded Agricultural Emissions Centre, said a lack of confidence in mitigation technology, threats to profitability, and mixed … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Black Cap Daryl Mitchell in action on day two. Andrew Cornaga / www.photosport.nz / Photosport Ltd 2025 The Black Caps bounced back from a dramatic draw in the first test, to dismantle the West Indies by nine wickets in Wellington in the second. Chasing a meagre 576 runs for victory on … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Angus Dreaver Police say there will be an increased presence in Napier this weekend with gang members expected to attend the unveiling of a headstone and a later gathering. A large number of people were expected at the Wharerangi Lawn Cemetery off Cato Road in Poraiti at 1pm on … Read more
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Source: Radio New Zealand Sun and swimmers out in Mission Bay, Auckland. RNZ / Jordan Dunn New Zealand is in for a sunny weekend across the motu, forecasters say. MetService said it was a “tale of two islands” overnight with North Island experiencing significantly warmer temperatures than the south. A tale of two Islands overnight … Read more
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand received calls for 22 incidents between 12pm – 1pm today, Friday 12 December, the time of the most recent strike action taken by members of the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU). Of these, 12 incidents were in areas impacted by the strike. Six of … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand VNP/Louis Collins The government’s plan for Parliament’s final full week of the year moves 12 different proposed laws through 32 stages of parliamentary approval. Included in the plan is fixing an error made by tired government MPs during the previous long week of urgency, when they voted for an opposition amendment … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has settled an historic Human Rights Review Tribunal claim taken by IHC in 2012 which alleged the Government at the time breached the Bill of Rights Act with education policies that led to disadvantage for disabled students in local schools. “I’d like to thank IHC and the Ministry of … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ Another bank has increased its fixed home loan rates, as pressure continues on wholesale rates. Although the Reserve Bank cut the official cash rate at its most recent review, it was firmer than the market expected in its view that further reductions were unlikely. That has prompted attention to turn … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Every year in New Zealand, children three and under experience around 1,250 toy-related injuries, according to new ACC statistics. To keep babies and young kids safe, it’s important to remember that some toys bought second-hand and from overseas retailers may not meet New Zealand’s product safety standards, says Plunket nurse Keli … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand US President Donald Trump’s tariffs were suspended on beef and fruit in November. (File photo) AFP / RNZ Composite New Zealand exporters appear to have coped with the first six months of the US government’s tariffs, according to a new report. Westpac and the International Business Forum have looked at the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A confidential tip-offs from the Whangamatā community has helped Police disrupt the supply of methamphetamine into town. Police are praising the public for taking a stand against the damaging drug, and a 34-year-old man is now facing charges of possessing methamphetamine for supply and obstructing Police. “Our confidential informants are the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Mussels in Te Kaha were found to have high levels of biotoxins. (File photo) Suppled/Kura Paul-Burke NZ Food Safety is warning people not to eat shellfish from eastern Bay of Plenty due to high levels of biotoxins. Tests on mussels from Te Kaha have shown the level of paralytic toxins are … Read more
Source: Greenpeace “Utterly shameful”. That’s Greenpeace Aotearoa’s response to the Government’s new methane targets following the first reading of the Climate Change Response Act (2050 Target and Other Matters) Amendment Bill today in Parliament. Greenpeace Aotearoa climate spokesperson Rhiannon Mackie says, “This is a Government for polluters, by polluters. The only people who benefit from this legislation … Read more
Source: ASB Calling all generous Kiwi, the pre-tournament ASB Classic Auction for Youthline is back, and every bid will help make a difference for young people across Aotearoa. This year’s line-up includes priceless ASB Classic memorabilia and experiences for your nearest and dearest’s Christmas stocking. Items up for grabs include: Tennis shoes signed and worn … Read more
Source: PSA The Government’s 45 cent minimum wage increase is an insult to thousands of workers already struggling to make ends meet, many of them women in care and support roles, who have already lost out from the axing of pay equity. “This is just further proof of a government intent on making the life of … Read more
Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand National road freight association Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand is welcoming an announcement from the Transport Minister confirming SH50’s Fernhill Bridge will be strengthened. The deteriorating state of the 76-year old bridge over Ngaruroro River meant speed and weight limits were introduced in 2022. This limited access to vehicles of … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police One person is in a serious condition following a two-vehicle crash on Fitzherbert East Road, east of Palmerston North. Police were called to the scene about 12:30pm. The road is closed, and motorists are asked to avoid the area. The Serious Crash Unit has been advised. ENDS Issued by the Police … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Thirty-two graduate veterinarians will begin their careers in rural New Zealand through the Government’s Voluntary Bonding Scheme for Veterinarians (VBS), Agriculture Minister Todd McClay and Associate Agriculture Minister Andrew Hoggard announced today. “Veterinarians are essential to animal health and the productivity of our primary sector – it’s vital we support these … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Fans will help you feel more comfortable in hot weather. 123rf Explainer – If you’re starting to swelter as temperatures around the country rise, you might be wondering how best to cool your house. Does using the heat pump mean a big power bill? Is there a trick to using fans … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Imagine this: a band removes its entire music catalogue off Spotify in protest, only to discover an AI-generated impersonator has replaced it. The impersonator offers songs that sound much like the band’s originals. The imposter tops Spotify search results for the band’s music – attracting significant streams – and goes undetected … Read more