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Source: Radio New Zealand One80 Restaurant’s Goan Chicken Ros Pao. Wellington On a Plate / Supplied This year’s Visa Wellington On a Plate (WOAP) and Beervana festivals delivered a $10 million boost to the capital’s economy. The economic impact of the event came from ticket sales, visitor nights, burgers purchases, and out-of-town visitor spending throughout … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster. RNZ / Angus Dreaver Former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster says he briefed both former Police Minister Chris Hipkins and current Police Minister Mark Mitchell about allegations being made about Jevon McSkimming from a woman he had an affair with. Mitchell said he stands by all his … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Die My Love is a film by Scottish director Lynne Ramsay, whose reputation rests on just a handful of films over 25 years. She’s probably best known for the chilling We Need to Talk About Kevin, though I was introduced to her in the mesmerizing Morvern Callar, which this film shares … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Shot of Fiordland taken during Earth Sciences New Zealand’s end of year snowline survey. Gregor Macara / Earth Sciences New Zealand MetService has issued a heavy rain warning for Fiordland, with up to 150mm of rain and thunderstorms predicted on Sunday morning. “Peak rates of 20 to 30mm/h expected, mainly Sunday … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster. RNZ / Angus Dreaver Former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster says he does not accept the “perception” that he pressured staff to rush staff to investigate allegations against Jevon McSkimming so he wouldn’t miss out on the top job. RNZ revealed on Wednesday Coster had resigned as … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand When musician Steph Brown’s son Freddie was having a battle learning how to spell a tricky word, she invoked the shouty power of the Ramones to help. “I was like, oh, I’ll just write you a song to remember it. And he really liked the Ramones at the time, so I … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Te Pāti Māori, including co-leaders Debbie Ngarewa-Packer and Rawiri Waititi, are gathering for the yearly AGM in Rotorua on Sunday. RNZ Te Pāti Māori will gather for its long-awaited Annual General Meeting in Rotorua today, after months of turmoil that led to the expulsion of two of their six MPs. Mariameno … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Nitrate levels have been testing high in Waimate district water supplies (file photo). HENDRIK SCHMIDT Nitrate levels are inching up in a small South Canterbury town where some council water supplies were previously off limits for extended periods twice following breaches of the drinking water standards. On Friday, the Waimate District … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Set in Chicago – though filmed mostly in Melbourne (more on that later) – All Her Fault immediately pulls us into the tension. Sarah Snook (Shiv in Succession), stars as Melissa Irving, a successful wealth manager whose life unravels in the opening minutes when she discovers her 5-year-old son Milo has … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand An unknown chemical leaked out of unlabelled plastic bottles as they were being packed up for recycling (file photo). RNZ / Ana Tovey An unknown chemical has injured two workers and forced the closure of Taumarunui Transfer Station, after it was left for recycling. The liquid was in unlabelled containers that … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Sam Mennenga grabs a rebound for the Breakers. Photosport The NZ Breakers have continued their mid-season surge to overcome the Tasmania JackJumpers 99-86 at Auckland’s Spark Arena, moving the home team into ANBL playoff contention for the first time. Their fourth win in five games sees the Breakers leapfrog Tasmania into … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand MetService has announced a raft of weather warnings overnight and into Sunday morning. MetService Severe weather alerts have been issued for overnight into Sunday, for a front moving onto the South Island accompanied by heavy rain and northwest gales, before it is expected to weaken over central New Zealand on Monday, … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 December 2025 – Singapore’s education system offers two popular tertiary pathways after post-secondary, A-Levels through Junior Colleges and Polytechnic diplomas. Both leading to higher education but differ in focus. A-Levels are academically rigorous and theory-driven, preparing students for university through subject-based learning over two years … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand For five years, Tammy Davis played hapless handyman Jared ‘Munter’ Mason on the local comedy drama series Outrageous Fortune. With people under 40 recognising him as a former George FM breakfast host and people over 40 remembering him as Munter, the father-of-three says he now gets approached by Kiwis of all … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The summer season is expected to bring a record number of kākāpō chicks, according to conservation scientists. The chair of the Kākāpō Recovery Group believes all breeding-age females may lay eggs, making it the most successful season in nearly five decades. Currently, the nocturnal parrots are in four predator-free sanctuaries, but … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Emergency services were called to Kindercare in Woolston on Friday afternoon. RNZ / Nathan Mckinnon The childcare company where seven people suffered chemical burns admits it has failed on safety. Emergency services rushed to the Kindercare facility in Woolston on Friday, after an incident in which police said a chemical intended … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Firefighters have brought a fire at a Christchurch house and neighbouring shed under control. RNZ / Nate McKinnon Firefighters are mopping up, after a shed fire spread to a neighbouring house in Waltham, Christchurch, sending plumes of black smoke across neighbouring suburbs. Fire and Emergency say four trucks attended the fire … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The dogs, pictured here on Settlement Road in Kaiwaka, on the day they attacked two people. NZME A woman enjoying the sunshine ended up being flown to hospital, after four dogs set upon her, attacking her arms and legs. Then, when a neighbour tried to intervene, the dogs turned on him, … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Ricardo Menendez March has criticised the system as another layer of bureaucracy. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The Green Party is criticising the $8 million cost to set up the government’s traffic-light system for beneficiaries, which introduced new non-financial sanctions, calling it “smoke and mirrors”. The Greens have drawn attention to the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the action, as the second match in the five-test series between arch rivals Australia and England continues at the Gabba in Brisbane. Australia lead the five-test series 1-0 and have not lost to England at the Gabba since 1986. First ball on day three of the day-night encounter is … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Sam Ruthe broke the previous record by eight seconds. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Running prodigy Sam Ruthe has chalked up another milestone, after shattering the New Zealand secondary schools 1500m record on Saturday. Taking full advantage of ideal conditions at Hastings, the Tauranga Boys’ College student ran his heat in a time of … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland FC take on Wellington Phoenix for their second derby of the 2025/26 season at Auckland’s home ground Go Media Stadium. The Black Knights will look for their fifth straight victory in the A-League derby, after holding on with just nine men to secure a 2-1 win at their last meeting … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The people in the car that tipped needed assistance to get out. RNZ / Rhonwyn Newson A car has tipped onto its side, following a crash in central Auckland on Saturday afternoon. Emergency services were called to the incident on Nelson Street at about 2.55pm, after a report of a crash … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Chairman Mr. Francis Lui Urges Public to Turn Compassion into Action and Vote 7 December HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 December 2025 – K. Wah Group (“the Group”) continues to stand in solidarity with the Tai Po community in the aftermath of the recent fire, offering timely support … Read more
Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 December 2025 – XIXILI is rewriting the rules of lingerie shopping with its Plus Size Collection, moving beyond the typical S, M, L, XL approach that leaves so many women without options. The brand’s extensive range proves that well-fitted, beautiful lingerie shouldn’t be … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ money correspondent Susan Edmunds. RNZ Got questions? RNZ has launched a new podcast, [https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/no-stupid-questions ‘No Stupid Questions’, with Susan Edmunds]. We’d love to hear more of your questions about money and the economy. You can send through written questions, like these ones, but even better, you can drop us a … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police in Waimakariri appealing for the public’s assistance following a suspicious approach on Woodend Beach. The incident happened around 11am yesterday. Police are wanting to speak with a man in relation to the incident. He is thought to be in his 50s or 60s and owns a small dog. Sergeant Florent … Read more