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Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Supplied New RBNZ Governor has an assured first public outing Anna Breman repeats a laser focus on low and stable inflation Wants greater transparency on rate decision making, communication RBNZ has a strong global reputation Greater transparency and a focus on low and stable inflation were the key messages … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Lieutenant General Rhys Jones has been appointed chair of the National War Memorial Advisory Council, Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “Mr Jones brings considerable military, commemoration, and governance experience to the Council. “He had a 35-year career in the New Zealand Defence Force, where he rose to the rank of … Read more
Source: NZ Principals Federation The New Zealand Principals’ Federation has today published a report exposing holes in the government’s plans for a ‘knowledge-rich curriculum’. The NZPF report captures crucial lessons from England’s experience that our government should be applying when revising the New Zealand curriculum. “The Minister of Education claims she is focused on closing the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Christina Barton and Jamie Tuuta have been appointed to the Te Papa Board, Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “Together Ms Barton and Mr Tuuta bring a wealth of expertise and knowledge. “Ms Barton (MNZM, DLitt) is a respected art historian, writer, curator, and educator. She was Director of … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Rajinder has been accused of murdering Gurjit Singh in Dunedin in January last year. RNZ The man accused of murdering Dunedin’s Gurjit Singh lied to police and left DNA evidence at the scene, the Crown has alleged. The man, known only as Rajinder, is on trial at the High Court for … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 December 2025 – Singapore has emerged as a hub for transnational education, allowing students to earn globally recognised UK degrees without leaving the country. For those seeking international credentials with the convenience and affordability of local study, SIM Global Education (SIM GE) offers a compelling … Read more
Source: Media Outreach MGallery Collection brand thoughtfully selects and curates unique properties around the world, forming a storied collection of boutique hotels with true soul where captivating stories are lived and shared. These more than 120 boutique hotels all around the world enjoy a unique history, inspired by the remarkable past of the building or … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand This story has been updated to reflect that Compass Group is still on the list of providers chosen to provide lunches to high schools, intermediate schools, and comprehensive schools in 2026. The principal of a school which served up a contaminated meal from the government’s free school lunches programmes says she’s … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Police will be auditing internet usage of the most senior police officers in the country over the last 12 months, starting with the Police Commissioner, RNZ can reveal. It comes as Commissioner Richard Chambers says he’s asked for a “closer look” at the Independent Police Conduct Authority’s (IPCA) scathing report released … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A fleeing offender’s attempt to ditch a firearm and hide from Police under a bed has come off second best. Early this morning, around 1.30am, officers observed a vehicle allegedly travelling at speed on the Northern Motorway near Puhoi. No pursuit was initiated, however Waitematā North Area Prevention Manager, Inspector Nina … Read more
Source: BWA Insolvency New Zealand insolvency cases climbed in the third quarter, even as indicators of economic recovery began to emerge. The BWA Insolvency Quarterly Market Report shows total insolvencies rose 5% from the previous quarter, increasing from 738 in Q2 to 777 in Q3. While this is 6% lower than the same period last … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Has flexible, remote work made mahi more fun and has the freedom made us happier? The nine to five has changed a lot of recent years, with Covid forcing some business to adapt to working from a home. But it’s not without its challenges. How do you read the room when … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The Helen Clark Foundation is is calling for better laws to protect victims of sexual violence in New Zealand, including eradicating virginity testing. 123rf.com Researchers say the practice of virginity testing is happening in New Zealand and it’s harming women. The Helen Clark Foundation is calling for urgent law changes to … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government More New Zealanders will be able to access urgent care 24/7 before Christmas, with new and expanded services opening in Dunedin and Hutt Valley, Health Minister Simeon Brown and Associate Health Minister Matt Doocey announced today. “These changes mean more Kiwis will be able to get the urgent care they need … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government International visitors are spending more and arriving in greater numbers, driving growth in New Zealand’s tourism sector and economy, Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston says. “Tourism is New Zealand’s second-highest export earner, and the latest data shows the sector is delivering real benefits for New Zealand,” Louise Upston says. International … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police are seeking the public’s help to identify the person pictured in these images. We believe they may be able to assist us with our enquiries into scrap metal thefts from a commercial premises in Chapmans Road, Woolston on Thursday 27 November. If this is you, or you know who this … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 02 December 2025 The first chicks of the season have started hatching in the Greenstone Valley, while the recently released Rees Valley population has started laying eggs. Department of Conservation Takahē Recovery Sites Project Lead Jason van de Wetering says these chicks and nests are another great sign for an … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The consequences of chronic methamphetamine use are already visible in hospital wards, and it’s about to get worse, an emergency department doctor says. Dr Paul Quigley told a symposium on reducing drug harm on Monday the country was facing an impending health crisis on par with smoking-related lung disease. “We are … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The Fabergé locket was worth more than $33,500. SCREENSHOT A man has been charged for allegedly swallowing a Fabergé locket worth more than $33,500 during a theft at a store in Auckland. Police were called at 3.30pm last Friday to the store in the central city. The 32-year-old man was accused … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government A total of 38 appointments and reappointments have been made to the 12 community trusts around New Zealand that serve their regions, Associate Finance Minister Shane Jones says. “These trusts, and the communities they serve from the Far North to the deep south, will benefit from the rich experience, knowledge, and … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Storm clouds over Queen Elizabeth Park in Kāpiti after a thunderstorm. Supplied/ Dan Bailey The hot start to summer is expected to take a turn, with thunderstorms, hail and even a chance of tornados for the North Island. MetService said an active low pressure system is expected to move onto central … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Richard Tindiller The Tertiary Education Commission has taken the unusual step of giving multiple tertiary institutions permission to enrol extra students this year as they try to meet a boom in enrolments. The commission’s chief executive, Tim Fowler, told Parliament’s Education and Workforce Select Committee institutions could enrol up … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Finance Minister Nicola Willis. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Finance Minister Nicola Willis has labelled the conduct of Labour MPs “unbecoming” after a fiery Scrutiny Week appearance which saw accusations of name-calling and conspiracy-thinking. Under questioning in the meeting, Willis also confirmed the government had no intention of buying offshore carbon credits … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Victoria University will knock down the abandoned Gordon Wilson flats later this month. The 1950s-era apartment complex has sat unlived in on Wellington’s hills just below Victoria University since 2012 after they stopped being used for social housing because they were deemed to be too unsafe to live in. The government … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Wellington City Council park rangers are installing motion-activated cameras in the Town Belt on Matairangi/Mt Victoria after a spate of vandalism that appears to target mountain bikers. Wellington City Council Wellington City Council is installing motion-activated cameras in the Town Belt on Mt Victoria after a spate of vandalism which it … Read more
Source: Open Polytechnic Open Polytechnic, New Zealand’s specialist online learning provider, in conjunction with Spark, is offering business leaders the opportunity to better understand Artificial Intelligence (AI) by completing a new micro-credential. “As a world leader in online and distance education with expertise in digital technology, Open Polytechnic is thrilled to combine our expertise with Spark … Read more
Source: Buy NZ Made Buy NZ Made is calling for renewed support for homegrown businesses as new Centrix data reveals liquidations have surged to a 14-year high, even as overall confidence across the economy shows signs of improvement. The latest figures highlight the pressure facing many New Zealand-owned companies, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that … Read more