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Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Unsplash The boss of the Ministry for the Environment believes most New Zealanders are more concerned about immediate challenges, particularly pressures on households, than the environment. Ministry officials faced questions about its mahi and people by the Environment select committee on Thursday, as part of Scrutiny Week. Hundreds of … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Australian-born Melanie Rauth was 13 when drugs and alcohol first entered her life after her parents split. RNZ/Rayssa Almeida A former addict who spent years moving in and out of jail says the only real way out was through specialist courts that treat addiction. New Ministry of Justice figures show people … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Dr Oruba Khalil. Supplied An Auckland doctor based in Otara said crowded housing makes children in her community more vulnerable to [https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/580795/paediatrician-worries-new-measles-wave-spreading-undetected the spread of measles, and is doing everything she can to make vaccinations more accessible to families. There are now six actively infectious cases of measles across the country, … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Two electricians work on an EV charging station. Supplied / New Zealand Electrical Inspectors Association Homes and businesses have been exposed to a new “lethal” risk of electrocution because of a rule change, according to electrical inspectors. RNZ can reveal a dispute that’s escalated over the last month as inspectors in … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The highly anticipated opening of Swedish furniture company IKEA in New Zealand comes as a rural community worries about the fire risk from pine plantations. Since 2020 IKEA has converted six Central Hawke’s Bay farms into pine forestry, which they believe makes them the largest forestry owner in the district. This … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The Karanga-a-Hape underground station will house the longest escalator in New Zealand, at 40 metres long Supplied: CRL Those in charge of the country’s most expensive transport infrastructure are confident the new timetable for opening will stick – but they won’t name a date. Auckland’s $5.5 billion City Rail Link has … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand About 95 percent of feedback on the Fast Track amendment bill is opposed. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone About 95 percent of feedback on the fast-track amendment bill is opposed, with the coalition-majority select committee reporting back after less than a month. The government intends to pass the legislation, which it says … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand An IRD mistake resulted in more than 4000 incorrect tax bills More than 4000 people have been affected by an Inland Revenue error that could have meant they paid the wrong amount of tax. RNZ was contacted by a reader who said he had noticed the error when he went to … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 December 2025 – On December 2, 2025, Yunnan Province, as an emerging destination in China among Southeast Asia travellers, was invited to deliver a special presentation to highlight its rich cultural tourism resources, at the Trip.Best: Southeast Asia Travel Trends Unpacked Event at Resorts … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 December 2025 – China’s Real Estate Investment Trust (C-REIT) market is entering a transformative phase, marked by rapid expansion in issuance size, diversification into emerging asset classes, and rising institutional investor confidence. Since its inception, the market has grown to reach a total … Read more
Source: Statistics New Zealand Value of building work put in place: September 2025 quarter – information release 4 December 2025 Value of building work statistics estimate the value and volume of work put in place on construction jobs in New Zealand. Key factsIn the September 2025 quarter: the seasonally adjusted total building volume rose 1.5 percent … Read more
Source: Tertiary Education Commission At the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC), we gather a range of information about common issues through our monitoring work. We’re committed to partnering with tertiary education organisations (TEOs) and sharing learnings from our monitoring work to help the sector build capability. That way, we can all achieve better outcomes for learners. … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland has welcomed the first passengers transiting on what has been dubbed the “world’s longest direct flight”. A new China Eastern Airlines service from Shanghai to Buenos Aires landed in Auckland just after 6pm on Thursday. The route departs from Shanghai’s Pudong International Airport and is scheduled to take roughly 25 … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 December 2025 – Dah Sing Bank, Limited (“the Bank”) announced the extension of its US stock trading service to 24 hours*, offering investors round-the-clock trading experience. The US equity market remains the largest globally by market capitalisation and continues to be a key … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 December 2025 – SIM Global Education (SIM GE) provides access to internationally recognised degrees through its University Partner Programme. Collaborating with reputable universities from the US, UK, Australia, Europe and Canada, SIM GE enables students to earn foreign qualifications locally. The institution holds the EduTrust … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 December 2025 – SIM Academy, the professional development arm of the Singapore Institute of Management (SIM), has trained more than 10,000 professionals annually through 600+ executive and business programmes. These programmes span leadership, digital transformation, sustainability, and people management, and are designed to deliver industry-aligned, … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The Kmart 14-piece Sandcastle Building Set, Blue Magic Sand, Green Magic Sand, Pink Magic Sand have been found to contain asbestos. Supplied / MBIE Kmart has cancelled the recall notices that were in force for three of its coloured sand products caught in the asbestos contamination scare. MBIE said it had … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand For more than 30 years, residents on Auckland’s Franklin Road have decked out their properties with Christmas decorations for the rest of the city to enjoy. Despite prevalent rumours and conspiracy theories that the popular street-wide display is “funded by the electricity companies” or “organised by the council”, Roscoe Thorby – … Read more
Source: Media Outreach AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 December 2025 – On one of the most popular dates for work festive parties, a new global study* from Heineken® 0.0, the World’s number 1† non-alcoholic beer, reveals that 2025 marks the first festive season where saying “no thanks” needs no excuse, with almost … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Seamless real-time banking, automated e-Invoicing, and cloud accounting set a new benchmark for SME digitalisation KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 December 2025 – FastLane today highlights a major advancement in Malaysia’s financial digitalisation landscape following the newly launched partnership between RHB Bank and Xero. The integration introduces a … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand For more than 30 years, residents on Auckland’s Franklin Road have decked out their properties with Christmas decorations for the rest of the city to enjoy. Despite prevalent rumours and conspiracy theories that the popular street-wide display is “funded by the electricity companies” or “organised by the council”, Roscoe Thorby – … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Haeata Community Campus said they have recalled all of the lunches due to the contamination, but some had already been eaten by students. Supplied The food safety regulator says it’s seen CCTV footage from a Christchurch school, which shows that mouldy lunches were served to students because of a mix up … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Austin Oliver and Angus Robson at the cordoned off entrance to a once popular walking track. LDR/SUPPLIED About 100 people crowded into the Whakatāne District Council chambers on Wednesday in a show of support for the restoration of Ōhope Beach’s iconic West End walkway. A second meeting room with video and … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston and Immigration Minister Erica Stanford are welcoming the first China Eastern Airlines flight connecting Shanghai, Auckland and Buenos Aires, marking a major milestone for tourism. Adding to its existing daily Shanghai to Auckland flights, China Eastern’s new route will connect China and South America via … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 December 2025 – Pursuing higher education abroad represents a significant financial commitment. According to a report by The Straits Times, annual tuition fees at top global universities can range from US$30,000 to US$50,000. Total expenditure for a four-year programme, including accommodation and living costs, exceeding … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The Tom & Luke’s Low Carb Raspberry Snacka Balls is one of three batches to be recalled SUPPLIED A brand of snack balls is being pulled off shelves after plastic was found inside some of them. New Zealand Food Safety (NZFS) said specific batches of Tom & Luke’s Low Carb Snacka … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand [authro:rnz_online] Dunedin’s Investigation Support Unit was seeing more people falling victim to scams and other fraud, particularly on Facebook Marketplace. 123RF Police are warning of increasing scammer activity online ahead of the festive season. Dunedin’s Investigation Support Unit was seeing more people falling victim to scams and other fraud, particularly on … Read more