University Research – Study reveals alarming burnout rates in NZ-Born Pacific Communities – UoA

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Source: University of Auckland (UoA) Findings highlight urgent cultural and structural challenges impact well-being A new study published in the Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities, reveals an alarming prevalence of burnout among New Zealand-born Pacific peoples, highlighting urgent cultural and structural challenges impacting well-being. Led by doctoral candidate Asetoa Sam Pilisi from Waipapa … Read more

GENE SKIN Awarded “2025 Healthcare Professionals’ Favourite Health Brand Award” – Proprietary Technique Gains Professional Recognition

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Source: Media Outreach GENE SKIN upholds the philosophy of “Creating Results with Care,” specializing in acne treatment, and has become a highly acclaimed medical skincare brand through its professionalism, reliability, and exceptional customer experience HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 November 2025 – Medical skincare brand GENE SKIN Rejuvenation Centre, has been … Read more

Port investment to drive Gisborne’s economic growth

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Source: New Zealand Government Associate Transport Minister James Meager has confirmed a significant Government investment into new container-handling equipment for Gisborne’s Eastland Port, which will unlock fresh economic opportunities for the Tairāwhiti region. Mr Meager announced the $5 million investment while visiting the Port, as part of his two-day visit to the region. “This funding … Read more

Top Up exceeding expectations and reaching millions

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Source: New Zealand Government The nationwide Top Up campaign, launched in August to encourage Kiwis to take everyday actions that boost mental wellbeing, has reached 3,283,076 people and achieved a milestone of 115,000 website visitors in its first four months, Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey says. “The response to the Top Up campaign has been … Read more

Auckland Transport (AT) and NZTA urge road users to plan ahead and expect delays when IKEA opens

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Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Auckland Transport (AT) and NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) are advising drivers to expect significant delays on Auckland’s roads when IKEA opens its first New Zealand store at Sylvia Park next Thursday (4 December). Road users are being encouraged to plan ahead and allow plenty of extra time for … Read more

Kiwi skipper dies in sailing accident on round-the-world trip

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Source: Radio New Zealand Lyall Babington was intending to sail Mollie around the world. UK Government A New Zealand skipper died after being pulled into a faulty winch in the UK. British authorities released on Friday the findings of their investigation into 74-year-old Lyall Babington’s death. Babington had set off from New Zealand about three … Read more

New licensing criteria will improve quality and affordability of ECE

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Source: New Zealand Government Associate Education Minister David Seymour has today announced the completion of the ECE licensing criteria reform.  “Families need access to affordable and quality early learning services. When families have access to good options, children build foundations for future learning and social interactions,” Mr Seymour says.  “As an electorate MP I’ve had … Read more

Thirty-two more dairy farms for Canterbury; some grain growers go for milk

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Source: Radio New Zealand Cows being milked in a dairy shed in Taranaki RNZ/Sally Round Canterbury grows most of the country’s wheat, barley and oat crops. But persistently low wheat prices coupled with a high milk payout are believed to be driving farmers out of the industry in hunt of the dairy dollar. The Canterbury … Read more

Consumer NZ’s 3-month study finds many products were cheaper before Black Friday

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Source: Consumer NZ Gemma Rasmussen, head of research and advocacy at Consumer NZ is disappointed, but not surprised, by the dud ‘deals’ her team tracked as part of its Black Friday price tracking. Consumer tracked the prices of 10 products at four major retailers over the past 14 weeks. Rasmussen says that for half of … Read more

BusinessNZ – Industry initiative consults on corporate PPA template, aimed at boosting knowledge and new renewable generation

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Source: BusinessNZ An industry-funded initiative that kicked off earlier this year is requesting market feedback on a proposed template for corporate power purchase agreements (PPAs), prepared for use in New Zealand’s electricity market. The initiative, led by BusinessNZ Energy Council (BEC), EVA Marketplace and DLA Piper, launched the consultation process this week and will be accepting … Read more

Employment Disputes – Fire and Emergency statement says strike action compromises public safety

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Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand Deputy National Commander Megan Stiffler says people must be extra careful with fire safety as the New Zealand Professional Firefighters’ Union undertakes another one-hour strike today. Paid firefighters will walk off the job between 12-1pm today, putting public safety at risk in the process. Megan … Read more

Fire Safety – Parts of Inland Otago moving to Restricted Fire Season

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Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Central Otago and the Upper Waitaki will move to a restricted fire season on Monday. Anyone planning to light an outdoor fire will need a permit from Fire and Emergency, with conditions that will minimise the risk of fires escaping or reigniting. Fire and Emergency Community Risk Manager James Knapp … Read more

Creating a thriving Auckland city centre

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Source: New Zealand Government Families, workers, visitors and businesses will benefit from a new action plan to ensure Auckland’s city centre is a safe, welcoming, and vibrant place, Auckland Minister Simeon Brown and Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown say. “Auckland’s CBD is at the heart of our largest city and a key part of New Zealand’s … Read more

Eggs of interest in latest freshwater fish report

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Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  28 November 2025 An independent panel of experts, led by Department of Conservation Senior Science Advisor Dr Nicholas Dunn, assessed 78 freshwater fish species using New Zealand Threat Classification System criteria. The report shows New Zealand’s freshwater fish are in trouble with 28% of freshwater fish species classified as threatened … Read more

Early analysis shows huge potential of red tape cutting

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Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Regulation David Seymour says early analysis shows huge economic benefits from cutting red tape, many times larger than the cost to the taxpayer of doing it. “Cutting red tape is already delivering real value for New Zealanders, and pointing to great potential for more” Mr Seymour says. “Peer reviewed … Read more

New Zealand to increase support for PACER Plus

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Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand and Australia have announced an additional package of support for PACER Plus – the Pacific region’s most modern framework for rules-based trade.   “We have committed $10 million over the next five years to enable Pacific PACER Plus countries to boost their export capability, grow and diversify trade in goods … Read more

Media advisory: Joint stand-up on Operation Matata

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Source: New Zealand Police Media are invited to a joint media stand-up with Police and Customs for an update on Operation Matata. The joint investigation has been targeting the importation of drugs through unattended baggage on international flights. The stand-up will be held today at midday at Auckland City Police Hub, 13-15 College Hill. Media … Read more

Carrington development agreements to deliver hundreds of homes

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Source: New Zealand Government The Government and iwi of Waiohua-Tāmaki have signed development agreements for at least 628 homes in Auckland, Housing Minister Chris Bishop says. “These homes will contribute to the Carrington Residential Development – also known as Te Kukūnga Waka – a 4,000+ home development in Mt Albert,” Mr Bishop says.  “This land … Read more

Hot days but reprieve from humid nights coming

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Source: Radio New Zealand Sun and swimmers out in Mission Bay, Auckland. RNZ / Jordan Dunn Much of the country will continue to experience warm temperatures over the coming days, but thankfully, a reprieve from the warm nights is coming, MetService says. [embedded content] It was a sweltering day across much of the country on … Read more

NZ’s longest-serving meat worker retires after 64 years

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Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied An Otatara man thought to be New Zealand’s longest-serving meat worker retired this month after 64 years in the industry. Ken McLeod, 80, started in 1962 when he was only 16 at the now-closed Makarewa Meatworks in Southland. “I was mostly a boner in all those years, and thanks to … Read more

Matildas v Football Ferns: What you need to know about Friday night’s game

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Source: Radio New Zealand Football Ferns will end the year against their most familiar rival. Photosport Matildas v Football Ferns Friday, 28 November Kick-off 9.30pm Polytec Stadium, Gosford, Australia Live blog updates on RNZ Sport The Football Ferns will end the year against a side brimming with stars and a nation that they have not … Read more

SailGP: Burling confident of competing in grand final despite serious finger gash

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Source: Radio New Zealand Black Foils skipper Peter Burling. Photosport Black Foils driver Peter Burling is confident he’ll be on board for this weekend’s SailGP grand final in Abu Dhabi. The New Zealanders are second in the standings, but Burling is in doubt after slicing a finger which required hospital attention. Burling missed practice on … Read more

Government finance statistics (general government): Year ended June 2025 – Stats NZ information release

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Source: Statistics New Zealand Government finance statistics (general government): Year ended June 2025 – information release 27 November 2025 Government finance statistics (general government) gives an economic representation of New Zealand’s central and local government financial activity. Key factsIn the year ended June 2025: general government net operating deficit was $5.3 billion, following a $2.0 billion … Read more

Annual balance sheets: 2024 (provisional) – Stats NZ information release

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Source: Statistics New Zealand Annual balance sheets: 2024 (provisional) – information release 27 November 2025 Annual balance sheets provide estimates of assets, liabilities, and net worth held by New Zealand institutional sectors at a point in time. These sectors include businesses, households, and government. This release also records the flows between the annual stock balances of … Read more

Retail activity increases by 1.9 percent – Retail trade survey: September 2025 quarter – Stats NZ news story and information release

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Source: Statistics New Zealand Retail activity increases by 1.9 percent – news story 27 November 2025 The total volume of retail sales in New Zealand increased by $472 million (1.9 percent) in the September 2025 quarter compared with the June 2025 quarter, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. Figures are adjusted for price inflation … Read more

GhlNZ Launches Dedicated HighLevel + AI Support Hub

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Source: Press Release Service Headline: GhlNZ Launches Dedicated HighLevel + AI Support Hub GhlNZ has officially launched as New Zealand’s leading support, training, and enablement hub for businesses using AI Employee & Highlevel Software. With a focus on AI-powered automation, local support, and practical implementation, GhlNZ is helping Kiwi companies modernise their sales and marketing … Read more

Expert And Reliable Property Management in Christchurch

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Source: Press Release Service Headline: Expert And Reliable Property Management in Christchurch Rempstone Property Management looks after homes in New Zealand in a modern and easy way. The team uses simple conversation and modern systems, so property owners should know what is happening. They work hard to maintain every house in good style, assist renters … Read more