Serial tagger caught by Police

Source: New Zealand Police Police have arrested a North Canterbury resident for over 500 tags in various locations throughout Kaikoura, Canterbury and Dunedin. The 23-year-old man will be appearing in the Christchurch District Court on 5 December on charges of entering agricultural land with intent and wilful damage for graffiti. Senior Sergeant Stephen McDaniel says … Read more

Online vs On-Campus: The Future of Learning in Singapore

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 December 2025 – The choice between studying online or on campus reflects a significant global education shift that Singapore is actively embracing. As technology reshapes how knowledge is delivered, hybrid learning, combining online flexibility with on-campus engagement, has emerged as the future-ready model. The Singapore … Read more

Gaw Capital Partners Completed the Acquisition of Florentia Village Chengdu

Source: Media Outreach SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 December 2025 – Gaw Capital Partners, a leading multi-asset investment management firm, is pleased to announce that the firm, through an onshore Pre-REITs Fund in which it serves as Co-General Partner (Co-GP), has successfully acquired Florentia Village Chengdu, a premium outlet mall in Chengdu, … Read more

Best Air Cargo Carrier in Asia, Hong Kong | Cathay Cargo Wins AFLAS 2025

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 December 2025 – Cathay Cargo has once again set the benchmark for excellence in air freight, being named Best Air Cargo Carrier – Asia at the Asian Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain (AFLAS) Awards 2025. The prestigious event, hosted by Asia Cargo News, recognises the … Read more

Secondary teachers vote to accept government’s latest collective agreement settlement

Source: Radio New Zealand PPTA president Chris Abercrombie. Photo: Supplied *This article has been updated to correct the size of the pay offer rejected by school support staff The secondary teachers’ union says its members accepted the government’s pay offer because they wanted to clear the decks before the start of next year. It says … Read more

Education Minister welcomes settlement for secondary teachers

Source: New Zealand Government Education Minister Erica Stanford is welcoming the successful conclusion of pay negotiations for secondary teachers following a majority vote from Post Primary Teachers’ Association (PPTA) members to accept the most recent offer. “I’m delighted for secondary teachers across the country who will be receiving pay increases at the start of the … Read more

Air NZ reaches ‘in principle’ deal to ward off some strikes

Source: Radio New Zealand Air NZ said it had now reached agreements “in principle” with unions representing its regional turboprop and widebody jet cabin crew. AFP Air New Zealand says there will no longer be strike action affecting long-haul or regional travellers, but disruptions to its domestic, Tasman and Pacific services are still possible. Cabin … Read more

‘Tis the season to not get scammed

Source: New Zealand Police As Christmas gift shopping moves increasingly online, scammers are ramping up their activity across the country. Dunedin’s Investigation Support Unit is seeing more and more people fall victim to scams and other fraudulent activity, particularly on Facebook Marketplace. Southern District Service Delivery Manager Senior Sergeant Blair Dalton says there are a … Read more

Alleged offender couldn’t outrun cameras

Source: New Zealand Police A coordinated Police response meant an offender didn’t get far after she allegedly carried out an aggravated robbery in Newmarket. Around 4pm the alleged offender entered a shop on Osborne Street allegedly carrying a knife. Detective Senior Sergeant Rebecca Kirk, of Auckland City Crime Squad, says the woman approached the sole … Read more

Trial will help hunters protect Pureora Forest

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  04 December 2025 New Zealand Deerstalkers Association (NZDA) members can fly into the Hauhungaroa Range at a heavily discounted rate through a partnership between the Department of Conservation, NZDA and a local helicopter operator. DOC has waived landing fees to support the trial, and a local helicopter operator is contributing … Read more

Fatal crash: Castlecliff

Source: New Zealand Police Location: Central Police can confirm one person has died following a crash in Castlecliff yesterday. The single vehicle crash on Karaka St was reported just after 12pm. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre MIL OSI

Analysis: Can Andrew Coster come back from this?

Source: Radio New Zealand Andrew Coster when he was in charge of the police. RNZ / Angus Dreaver Analysis – Headline writers have had their fun calling it ‘Coster’s Last Stand’, and like the general’s doomed battle, it ended with a crushing fall. The comparison falls apart pretty quickly after that. Yes, Andrew Coster leaves … Read more

IKEA Auckland opening: Predicted traffic chaos fails to eventuate as first shoppers visit

Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland has managed to avoid a predicted IKEA stampede and traffic jams as the first shoppers entered the new store at Mt Wellington in Auckland. Despite warnings of motorway gridlock and potential delays finding a carpark, traffic was free flowing in the area with Google Maps showing a 16-minute trip from … Read more

Ministers were warned against removing schools’ Treaty obligations

Source: Radio New Zealand Education Minister Erica Stanford has said the treaty is the Crown’s responsibility, not schools’. RNZ / Mark Papalii An Education Ministry report shows officials strongly warned the government against removing schools’ Treaty of Waitangi obligations. The proactively-released document said changing references to the treaty in the Education and Training Act was … Read more

6th Asian Beach Games under detailed, practical preparation

Source: Media Outreach SANYA, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 December 2025 – On Dec. 1, the Chefs de Mission Press Conference for the 6th Asian Beach Games was held in Sanya, China. The conference released updates on the Games’ organizational progress, marking the event’s transition into a critical stage of preparation. The 6th … Read more

Weightlifting women gun for first Commonwealth gold

Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand weightlifter Litia Nacagilevu. All Shots Media Weightlifting New Zealand is hoping Aotearoa will have its first female Commonwealth Games gold medalist next year as an impressive group of young lifters come through the ranks. The sport has just completed its national championships, with more than 100 lifters taking part … Read more

Eagle helicopter in Christchurch as Police launch youth offending operation

Source: New Zealand Police Canterbury Police have launched a two-month operation to target and disrupt youth-related offending in Christchurch. As part of this operation, the Police Air Support Unit, known as the Eagle helicopter, will be temporarily deployed to Christchurch from tomorrow. Eagle will be utilised on occasion throughout the two-month operation. Canterbury District Commander … Read more

Weather News – Heat returns to the east – MetService

Source: MetService Covering period of Thursday 4th – Monday 8th December – Heat returns to the east. Yesterday (Wednesday) the North Island saw wet and wild weather as an active low-pressure system crossed overhead. The North Island had more than 17,000 lightning strikes overland.The region with the most was Bay of Plenty with around 3,800 strikes.The … Read more

Education – Open letter to Education Minister from Tai Tokerau Principals’ Association

Source: NZ Principals Federation Open letter follows: Tēnā koe Minister Stanford, On behalf of the Tai Tokerau Principals’ Association (TTPA), representing 108 primary and intermediate school principals across the six regions of Te Tai Tokerau (Northland), I am writing to express our profound opposition to the government’s decision to remove the requirement for school boards to … Read more

Culture in the Digital Age: Preparing New Zealand for the Future

Source: Ministry for Culture and Heritage Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage has released its Long-term Insights Briefing (LTIB) 2025, Culture in the Digital Age, exploring how digital technologies will change the ways New Zealanders create, share and protect their stories in 2040 and beyond. This work has been informed by cultural sector and industry … Read more

All Blacks coach ready for full and frank end of season review

Source: Radio New Zealand Robertson spoke to media on Thursday following the draw for the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia, which has New Zealand in Pool A with hosts the Wallabies, Hong Kong China and Chile. www.photosport.nz The All Blacks end of season review will be completed by the end of January and coach … Read more

Why is the Aratere ferry still in New Zealand waters?

Source: Radio New Zealand The Vega (formerly Aratera) is currently in Nelson Harbour. Supplied / Jason Grimmett Former Interislander ferry Aratere is still in New Zealand waters despite being retired in August and sold for scrap in October. So why is it still here? It was taken out of service to make way for port … Read more

No sign of missing Waikato man, as police renew appeal for info

Source: Radio New Zealand Louis Van Der Walt. Supplied Police have yet to find any trace of a man who went missing near Te Aroha three weeks ago. Waikato man Louis Van Der Walt, 44, was last seen on the morning of 13 November when he parted company with family during a walk on Mt … Read more

NZ to host Parliamentary Assembly on Antarctica

Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand will host the third Antarctic Parliamentarians Assembly in Wellington next week, Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced.  It is the first time the Assembly has been held in the Southern Hemisphere.  “The Assembly brings together Parliamentarians and experts from across the world to discuss how they can work collectively … Read more

On ramp closed: Southern Motorway, Drury

Source: New Zealand Police The on ramp at Drury heading northbound is blocked following a crash. The single vehicle crash was reported to Police at 11am. There are no reported injuries. The on ramp will remain closed while the truck is cleared. Motorists are advised to expect delays and should either delay travel or use … Read more

Education union supports Northland iwi in fight over schools’ Treaty obligations

Source: Radio New Zealand The tino rangatiratanga haki (flag) outside Parliament on the day of the Treaty Principles Bill introduction. RNZ / Emma Andrews The country’s largest education union, NZEI Te Riu Roa, is backing a claim by Northland iwi and hapū for an urgent Waitangi Tribunal inquiry into the government’s decision to remove school … Read more

Transport Agency halts $6m in funding to police until breath test targets met

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 The New Zealand Transport Agency has halted $6m worth of funding to police until it’s satisfied police have met their breath test targets. Transport Minister Chris Bishop says … Read more