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Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 03 December 2025 “We are running a paid car parking pilot programme over the next seven months at these popular sites as a way for visitors to contribute to nature experiences they enjoy,” says DOC Director of Heritage and Visitors Catherine Wilson. “The programme includes car park upgrades and the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Recognising International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Minister Louise Upston has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to breaking down barriers and improving the lives of disabled people. The worldwide theme for 2025 is Fostering disability inclusive societies for advancing social progress, which Louise Upston says the New Zealand Government endorses. “We know disabled … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 03 December 2025 DOC is installing security cameras to try and deter visitors from accessing closed sections of the popular Hooker Valley Track where a new suspension bridge is being constructed, after repeated incidents of people breaching closed areas. Staff and contractors working on the new 189-metre suspension bridge are … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s continuing to strengthen and build trust in New Zealand’s immigration system with the Immigration (Fiscal Sustainability and System Integrity) Amendment Bill passing its third reading in Parliament. “New Zealanders deserve an immigration system that is fit for purpose and responsive to risk. This Bill delivers that by strengthening the … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Here in Aotearoa, we punch well above our weight when it comes to sea slugs. We’ve got around 130 species cruising our coastlines — some are found nowhere else on Earth, others we share with our mates across the ditch in eastern Australia and the wider south-west Pacific. Most of … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Mt Eden Corrections Facility. (File photo) RNZ/Calvin Samuel A prisoner has been placed on directed segregation after allegedly assaulting his cellmate who remains in hospital with serious injuries. It comes amid a Corrections review of a risk assessment tool used in deciding whether prisoners are suitable to share a cell, after … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ Westpac NZ is offering interest-free, home loan top-ups to improve the resilience of homes to natural hazards and extreme weather. The five-year interest-free home loan of up to $50,000 would cover such things as installing ground moisture barriers under homes, improving drainage on properties and carrying out work to raise … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Dairy prices have been softening. (File photo) AFP / William West Dairy prices are at near two-year low after the eighth consecutive fall in the global auction overnight. The average price at the auction fell 4.3 percent to US$3507 a tonne, following the 3 percent drop in the previous auction two … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The scene shortly after the crash. NZTA says there’s a heavy buildup of traffic in the area. X/ New Zealand Transport Agency One person is in critical condition following a crash on the South-Western Motorway near Māngere overnight. The two-vehicle crash, involving a car and a truck, was reported at 4am … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Haeata Principal Peggy Burrows RNZ / Adam Burns A Christchurch principal has denied there being a “political agenda” behind speaking publicly about mouldy meals that were served to children. Students at Haeata Community Campus were served mouldy mince meals through the government-funded school lunch programme, which some of them ate before … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Critics of a second Mt Victoria tunnel in the capital have launched a campaign against the plans. RNZ / Ellen O’Dwyer Critics of a second Mt Victoria tunnel in the capital have launched a campaign against the plans, saying the project is too expensive, too disruptive and too focused on cars. … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Kim Baker Wilson One person has died following a crash in Tāneatua, 13km south of Whakatāne in Bay of Plenty last night, a police spokesperson said on Wednesday. The single vehicle crash on White Pine Bush Road was reported just after 6pm. One person died at the scene, and … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The scene shortly after the crash. NZTA says there’s a heavy buildup of traffic in the area. X/ New Zealand Transport Agency One person is in critical condition following a crash on the South-Western Motorway near Māngere overnight. The two-vehicle crash, involving a car and a truck, was reported at 4am … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand After three decades working at Women’s Refuge, Dr Ang Jury had hoped she’d be out of a job. Instead, this week she’s retiring and passing on the mantle – family violence is still “intractable”, she says, and change is stubbornly slow. Lauren Crimp sat down with Jury to reflect on her … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF A person has been seriously injured after being assaulted on Glenmore Street in Wellington. Police were called to the scene just before 5am on Wednesday. They said the person was taken to hospital. Police were making enquiries to find anyone else involved. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero, a daily … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Mark Robinson. Graphic: Liam K. Swiggs PHOTOSPORT Mark Robinson thinks that an opportunity for the government to attract international business is right under its nose. The outgoing NZ Rugby (NZR) chief executive said that the sport is “an amazing opportunity for our country” and should be used far more broadly with … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Norwegian tennis player Casper Ruud, 2025. Alfredo Falcone/LaPresse / PHOTOSPORT Norwegian tennis star Casper Ruud is returning to the ASB Classic in Auckland this summer. World number 12 Ruud is the second highest ranked player behind number 9 American Ben Shelton to confirm their entry for the tournament in January, with … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A very rainy day is forecast for the Taranaki region. (File photo) Romolo Tavani / 123RF A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Taranaki this morning. MetService said severe storms and heavy rain had been forecast for the Stratford and New Plymouth areas. Its weather radar first detected the thunderstorms … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF The Airbus A320 fault sparked worldwide delays and airport chaos, and has renewed fears over aviation safety in a turbulent 2025. The Airbus A320 has long been considered the workhorse of global aviation, reliably taking tens of thousands of passengers to their destinations every week. So, when a software glitch … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Kiwi readers often turned to stories of wartime resilience, high-stakes thrillers and immersive fantasy, based on this year’s borrowing figures from Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch libraries. In Auckland, the extraordinary life story of WWII spy Pippa Latour, The Last Secret Agent, was the most borrowed. Latour, who died in West Auckland … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A scrutiny week committee at Parliament heard the Defence Force (NZDF) was aiming short term to about double its recruiting capacity to 1500 a year. A NZ Army platoon boards an Air Force plane in Christchurch. Supplied / NZDF The head of Defence says the country needs to be able to … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The violence prevention watches given to some womens refuges have already produced results. Supplied A smart watch that doubles as an alarm for women at risk of family violence is helping to reduce police callouts. The social service Help at Hand has provided 1200 of the violence prevention watches to organisations … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand All Whites coach Darren Bazeley will attend his first senior Football World Cup draw this week. Trevor Ruszkowski / www.photosport.nz New Zealand Football boss Andrew Pragnell and All Whites coach Darren Bazeley are on an important mission in North America this week. They are part of a New Zealand delegation of … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Most people are worse of income-wise against inflation on the year to September. RNZ Only two sectors have not experienced a reduction in their wages in real terms over the past year, data shows. While inflation was running at a 3 percent annual rate in the year to September, wage inflation … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand From March next year, gift cards will be required to have an expiry date not less than three years from the date the card was sold. 123rf New rules will make gift cards more generous – but not until next year, and shoppers are being warned to be wary this Christmas. … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand driver Liam Lawson. Photosport / ATP Images / Mark Peterson Liam Lawson will be in Formula 1 in 2026 after being confirmed in one of the Racing Bulls seats. It will be his first full season competing for one team after he started 2025 in Red Bull but was … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police One person is in critical condition following a crash on the South-Western Motorway near Māngere overnight. The two-vehicle crash, involving a car and a truck, was reported at 4am on northbound lanes by the Coronation Road off-ramp. The driver of the car was extracted from the vehicle and taken to Auckland … Read more