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Source: New Zealand Police A determined investigation in the past week has led to an arrest following an assault on a woman in her Raumanga home. Whangārei CIB have been investigating the incident at the woman’s home in the early hours of 25 November. Inspector Maria Nordstrom, Whangārei-Kaipara Area Commander, says detectives have been working … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Severe thunderstorm warnings are in place for the Auckland region with MetService saying they could lead to very heavy downpours. MetService is forecasting downpours across the North Island on Wednesday, with possible thunderstorms in some places, and a number of watches and warnings in place. A heavy rain warning is in … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand State Highway 16 full of slow moving morning traffic as the sun rises. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly New data has found a large number of cars in New Zealand don’t have the registration and WoF up to date. Among everyday vehicles, nearly half are overdue for either their Warrant of Fitness … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A striking image of Mt Taranaki in the North Island by an Austrian photographer has won an international award. Chosen from 3600 global entries by a panel of five judges, Lukas Trixl’s snapshot took first place at the 12th International Landscape Photograph of the Year Awards in Sydney. Trixl, who says … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The measles virus, the US CDC says measles is very contagious and can be serious, and anyone who is not protected against the virus is at risk. Supplied/ US CDC Five new cases of measles have been confirmed, spread across both the North and South Islands. One is in Dunedin, three … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand NZ Jockey James McDonald. DAN HIMBRECHTS New Zealand jockey James McDonald has won the Longines World’s Best Jockey title for the second consecutive year and third time overall. The 33-year-old, who is based in Australia, also won the Longines World’s Best Jockey Award in 2022. On his way to claiming the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster has resigned as Chief Executive of the Social Investment Agency. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Public Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche says he would’ve sacked former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster “if I had to”. He’s also revealed Coster will receive three months pay as part of his … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Minister for Social Development Louise Upston RNZ / Angus Dreaver The Greens say the number of applications for advanced support being denied has “skyrocketed” during the last year and people are being denied assistance for basic essentials. But the Minister for Social Development Louise Upston says there’s been no policy change … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Andrew Ketels joined David Seymour’s office in 2017. RNZ / Marika Khabazi The ACT Party’s chief of staff has announced his resignation, after more than a decade in Parliament. In a LinkedIn post, Andrew Ketels said he felt “very fortunate” to have worked at Parliament for 12 years, for five ministers, … Read more
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) 3 December 2025 – The annual re-weighting of the Trade-Weighted Index (TWI) takes effect on Thursday 4 December 2025. The TWI is a weighted average of the New Zealand dollar against the currencies of New Zealand’s major trading partners. There are 17 currencies included in the TWI basket. The … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland City missioner Helen Robinson says some foodbanks would close without government funding. Photo: RNZ Insight / Sarah Robson *This story has been updated to correct the amount of funding that is for monitoring and evaluating the impact of the programme. The country’s biggest foodbanks are warning of substantial closures if … Read more
Source: NZSki NZSki has signed a strategic partnership with Sunac-BonSki, marking one of the most significant international agreements in New Zealand’s ski industry. The deal opens direct access to China’s rapidly expanding snow sports market and strengthens NZSki’s position as a global leader in alpine experiences. China is now one of the fastest-growing ski markets globally. … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand celebrate during the Women’s Rugby World Cup third-place match against France, 2025. ADRIAN DENNIS / AFP The Black Ferns will resume their rivalry with France for a three-Test home series in 2026, as part of the new WXV Global Series. The series headlines a four-match home schedule between August … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Advisory sign for Hooker Valley track. Department of Conservation Up to 20 people a day are risking their lives venturing into closed areas of a popular Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park track, where construction and explosive work is underway to build a new bridge, the Department of Conservation says. DOC said staff … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police To be attributed to Detective Inspector Martin James, Eastern District Manager – Criminal Investigations: Police can now release the name of the woman who was found deceased at a house in Kotuku Street, Camberley on 29 October. She was Teishallia TePaea, aged 37. A homicide investigation into Teishallia’s death – Operation … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The man has appeared in the Auckland District Court. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly One of the country’s most notorious criminals has been charged with a serious sexual assault from nearly 40 years ago. The man made his first appearance in the Auckland District Court on Wednesday before Judge Kirsten Lummis where … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The incident occurred in a Wellington car park in the early hours of Sunday morning. RNZ / REECE BAKER Wellington police are appealing for information after a young man was stabbed in the Wellington’s suburb of Te Aro in the early hours of Sunday morning. Police said the incident happened about … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Police believe the cars were deliberately torched. RNZ / Angus Dreaver Police are investigating a fire where four vehicles appeared to be deliberately torched in a popular Invercargill park. Detective Sergeant John Kean said it was reported in Queens Park in Windsor shortly before 12:30am on Wednesday. He said no one … Read more
Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand Road freight association Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand is recommending transport operators prepare for random roadside drug testing, which is being gradually being rolled out across New Zealand from mid-December. A recent amendment to the Land Transport Act gives Police similar powers to random breath tests, by requiring … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Veteran Māori broadcaster Waihoroi Shortland. RNZ / Peter de Graaf Northland iwi Ngāti Hine and hapū Te Kapotai are calling for an urgent Waitangi Tribunal inquiry after the government removed school boards’ legal obligations to give effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. The claimants say the amendments to the Education and … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand All Whites captain Chris Wood will be back in Auckland before the FIFA World Cup. Shane Wenzlick / Phototek.nz The All Whites will play two final home games ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, with New Zealand set to host its first ever FIFA Series in March. The FIFA Series … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Kyle Whorrall was attacked at an Auckland bus stop and later died in hospital. SUPPLIED Police have made another arrest in relation to the murder of American PhD student Kyle Whorrall. The 33-year-old man was attacked at a bus stop in Meadowbank on 19 April and later died in hospital. Police … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The first tranche of the Government’s major events funding announced today showcases many exciting international and homegrown music acts, sports matches, arts and cultural events kicking off in 2026. Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston announced the successful bids in Christchurch against a backdrop of Kiwi legends Six60 and Synthony teasing … Read more
Source: Andrew Coster As reflected in the recently released public statement from Sir Brian Roche, Public Service Commissioner, I have decided to resign from my role as Secretary of Social Investment and Chief Executive of the Social Investment Agency, effective from 3 December 2025. This decision is a result of my acceptance of full responsibility … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police One man’s afternoon nap quickly turned into a court appearance with two firearms safely taken off the street. A Police unit patrolling near Sylvia Park in Mt Wellington came across a man slumped over the wheel of his vehicle at around 3.30pm. Senior Sergeant Steve Albrey, Counties Manukau West Area Response … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Sergeant John Kean, from the Invercargill Criminal Investigations Team: Police are investigating a fire early this morning in Queens Park, Windsor, around 12.20am. It appears four vehicles were deliberately set alight. Thankfully, no one was injured. Police would like to speak with anyone who may have seen … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police have made a further arrest in the ongoing investigation into the murder of Kyle Whorrall earlier this year. Operation Aberfeldy continues to investigate those who were present at the time the 33-year-old US national, was senselessly murdered at a bus stop in St Johns on 19 April 2025. Detective Inspector … Read more