The Rotorua family who have been on a 4-year camping trip

Source: Radio New Zealand The Leopard family decided to take time out to go on a 15-month camping trip in 2021. But the allure of life on the road was such they’re still going strong, travelling the country towing an off-grid caravan. Mike and Sophie Leopard and their three children, Jade, 13, Riley, 12, and … Read more

Night shift worker died in school bus crash driving home, coroner warns of fatigue

Source: Radio New Zealand Scania Rangi Te Whare died at the scene. 123RF A coroner has found the death of a driver who crashed into a school bus could have been prevented had he not driven while tired. Scania Rangi Te Whare, 27, had driven from his home in Te Kuiti on 31 October 2022, … Read more

New Zealand Olympic bosses weigh up major sporting merger

Source: Radio New Zealand Track and field star Anna Grimaldi celebrates after winning bronze in the women’s 100m T47 final at the 2024 Paralympics. GETTY IMAGES New Zealand’s Olympic and Paralympic movements could be on the brink of a historic shift, with the two organising bodies formally exploring the possibility of becoming a single organisation. … Read more

Auckland mayor hits out at government’s rates cap, says it could impact City Rail Link

Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown. MARIKA KHABAZI / RNZ Auckland’s mayor has hit out at the government’s rates cap, saying the strategy “won’t work” . The government is setting a target range of 2 to 4 percent increases – with councils having to appeal to a regulator if they want to go … Read more

Better laws needed to protect sexual violence survivors – Helen Clark Foundation

Source: Radio New Zealand File image. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The Helen Clark Foundation is calling for better laws to protect victims of sexual violence in New Zealand, labelling current practices “inadequate”. A report released today by the foundation has highlighted four areas that it says will create “practical, meaningful and lasting change”. In a … Read more

Scania Rangi Te Whare’s death in school bus collision could’ve been prevented, coroner finds

Source: Radio New Zealand Scania Rangi Te Whare died at the scene. 123RF The Coroner has found the death of a driver who crashed into school bus could have been prevented had he not driven while tired. Scania Rangi Te Whare, 27, was driving from his home in Te Kuiti on Halloween 2022. He had … Read more

Parents horrified children ate mouldy mince in government-funded school lunches

Source: Radio New Zealand Some of the rancid lunches had already been eaten by students. Supplied Christchurch parents are horrified after their children ate a contaminated meal from the government’s free school lunches programme. The School Lunch Collective told RNZ it was investigating a “food quality issue” after mouldy mince was served up to students … Read more

V-Green partners with Telkom Property to accelerate green infrastructure development in Indonesia

Source: Media Outreach JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 December 2025 – V-Green, a global developer of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Telkom Property, a key subsidiary of the multinational digital telecommunications company Telkom Indonesia. This collaboration represents a pivotal strategic milestone in advancing a fully integrated … Read more

LEED annual technical notes – 2025 update – Stats NZ methods paper

Source: Statistics New Zealand LEED annual technical notes – 2025 update – methods paper 1 December 2025 Technical notes about the annual statistics produced from the Linked Employer-Employee Data (LEED). Background to LEEDStatistics from Linked Employer-Employee Data (LEED) annual tables provide information on New Zealanders’ interaction with the labour market and their sources of income. The … Read more

Townhouses drive rise in new home consents – Building consents issued: October 2025 – Stats NZ news story and information release

Source: Statistics New Zealand Townhouses drive rise in new home consents – news story 1 December 2025 There were 35,552 new homes consented in Aotearoa New Zealand in the year ended October 2025, up 6.2 percent compared with the year ended October 2024, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. “The lift we are seeing … Read more

Fee cap for micro-credentials

Source: Tertiary Education Commission Last updated 1 December 2025 Last updated 1 December 2025 Print Share A maximum fee cap applies to some micro-credentials funded by the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC). This ensures fees remain affordable while supporting delivery of short, targeted learning. A maximum fee cap applies to some micro-credentials funded by the Tertiary … Read more

MIPIM Asia 2025: Asia Pacific’s Premier Platform for Real Estate Innovation, Investment and Leadership

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 December 2025 Embracing Asia Pacific’s pivotal role in reshaping the global real estate landscape, the MIPIM Asia Summit returns as the region’s premier platform for innovation and investment. Backed by nearly 20 years of legacy, the event will unite a diverse gathering of … Read more

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says budget, City Rail behind proposed 7.9% rate hike

Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown. RNZ / Marika Khabazi Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says the budget and overdue City Rail Link (CRL) is the prime factor behind a proposed 7.9 percent residential rates increase. He said his proposal for the 2026/2027 Annual Plan would “stay the course” of settings outlined in the … Read more

Young Chinese revive, transform ancient crafts for modern markets

Source: Media Outreach DALI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 December 2025 – At the 2025 Intangible Cultural Heritage(ICH) brand promotion week held from Sunday to Friday in Dali, which was organized by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, over 120 heritage brands demonstrated how traditional craftsmanship can be integrated with contemporary design. Caption: … Read more

Magic Chess: Go Go Season 4 and THE KING OF FIGHTERS collaboration goes live, road to GO1 World Championship kicks off

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 December 2025—Magic Chess: Go Go (MCGG) launched its fourth season, teaming up with THE KING OF FIGHTERS (KOF) for the game’s first collaboration. This milestone partnership brings the fighter universe to the chessboard with eight themed commander skins, two new synergies, and a KOF-inspired chessboard … Read more

Fans frustrated as tense Tall Blacks loss to Australia cuts out on screen

Source: Radio New Zealand Tall Blacks Flynn Cameron (L) with Australia Jaylin Galloway during the FIBA World Cup Qualifier – New Zealand Tall Blacks v Australia Boomers at TSB Arena, Wellington, on 1 December 2025. Marty Melville / Photosport A buzzer beater finish by the Boomers has left the Tall Blacks heartbroken, but a technical … Read more

From Innovative Therapies to Real-World Research: International Experts Gather in Boao Lecheng, China, to Shape Future of Medicine

Source: Media Outreach BOAO, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 December 2025 – The 1st Global Innovative Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Expo and the 4th International Conference on Real-World Studies of Medical Products were held in Boao Lecheng International Medical Tourism Pilot Zone in recent days. The events showcased over 100 types of cutting-edge … Read more

SIM’s Australian University Partnerships: Opening Doors to Global Careers

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 December 2025 – In a world where global exposure and industry-ready skills define success, Singapore Institute of Management (SIM) is making international education more accessible than ever. Through strategic partnerships with five leading Australian universities, SIM offers students the opportunity to study for internationally recognized … Read more

The Wisdom Derived from the Great Migration: Hakka Medicine – The Unique “Medical Epic” of the Hakka People

Source: Media Outreach MEIZHOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 December 2025 – From November 23rd to 25th, the 7th World Hakka Conference was held in Meizhou, Guangdong. With the theme “Gathering Global Hakka Businesspeople to Foster High-Quality Development,” the conference adhered to the principles of “openness, innovation, cooperation, and win-win,” providing a platform … Read more

CUKTECH Introduces New Car Charger and Power Bank in Philippines

Source: Media Outreach Technology brand CUKTECH brings two innovative products to Filipino consumers: its first car charger and a dual-cable power bank, designed to meet diverse local charging needs through advanced technology and user-focused design. MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 December 2025 – CUKTECH recently launched two products in the Philippine market: … Read more

Yongchun, Fujian: Martial Arts as a Bridge, Showcasing Intangible Cultural Heritage on the Global Stage

Source: Media Outreach YONGCHUN, CHINA- Media OutReach Newswire – 1 December 2025 – As a national-level intangible cultural heritage, Yongchun White Crane Kongfu has attracted numerous martial arts enthusiasts from both China and abroad with its unique charm of “combining hardness and softness.” On November 24, the 2025 Yongchun White Crane Kongfu Inheritance and Development … Read more

Rhenus shared commitment to support India’s Maritime Sector at India Maritime Week 2025

Source: Media Outreach Rhenus signed an MoU with Inland Waterways Authority Of India (IWAI) to enable cargo movement across National Waterways, during the biennial maritime event. The participation in the event underscored the company’s commitment to contribute to the India logistics landscape MUMBAI, INDIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 December 2025 – Rhenus exchanged … Read more

SIM Global Education compares pathways between JC vs Poly vs Private

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 December 2025 – Singapore’s education system has long been admired for its rigor and structure. For decades, Junior College (JC) was considered the most prestigious route—a fast track to local universities and competitive careers. However, the landscape has shifted dramatically. Today, employability is no longer … Read more

Tom Phillips hearing underway challenging media restrictions, publication of case details

Source: Radio New Zealand Police at the location of one of the campsites just off the Te Anga Road near Waitomo where Tom Phillips had been hiding for the last four years. Dean Purcell/New Zealand Herald via Getty Images A hearing challenging extensive restrictions that prevents the media from publishing certain details related to the … Read more

Boat spotted fishing in marine reserve

Source: Radio New Zealand Tonga Island Marine Reserve in the Abel Tasman National Park. Unknown A boat has been seen fishing in a marine reserve off the coast of the Abel Tasman National Park as newly released data shows similar offences spike during summer. The two reserves in Tasman Bay featuring prominently in the data … Read more

Local councils relieved with government’s rates capping approach

Source: Radio New Zealand Local Government vice president and Gisborne Mayor Rehette Stoltz. RNZ / Angus Dreaver The national voice for local councils is relieved that the government is taking a more flexible approach to capping the amount local councils can increase rates. The government announced on Monday that its long-awaited rates cap law would … Read more

More than 15kg of meth found in Canadian teen’s luggage

Source: Radio New Zealand The meth found in the Candian’s luggage. Supplied A 19-year-old Canadian man has been arrested after Customs officers found 15.17 kilograms of methamphetamine in his luggage at Auckland Airport on Sunday. Customs said the man was identified as a ‘risk passenger’ during its standard pre-arrival screening. Upon arrival from Vancouver, he … Read more