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Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Business confidence reaches multi-decade highs Firms report improving past activity, optimistic about the outlook Employment has also lifted Business confidence has hit its highest level in 30 years on improving activity and on expectations of an economic rebound. ANZ’s Business Outlook survey showed headline confidence rose 7 points to a … Read more
Source: Media Outreach NEW TAIPEI CITY, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 December 2025 – The 2025 Christmasland in New Taipei City, Taiwan, continues to captivate visitors from near and far, with its one-of-a-kind Dream Circus Main Lantern drawing the attention of over five million attendees so far. In December, the celebration reached a … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A former travel agent with no hesitations in ripping off her former employers and acquaintances will face 13 months home detention. The 29-year-old Waihi woman has been convicted on 16 fraud offences including making a false statement, after a lengthy investigation run by the Auckland City Financial Crime Unit. Her victims … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand everythingpossible/123RF A “technical issue” with police’s incident management tool may have led to sensitive information that was supposed to be redacted during disclosure being made visible. An investigation is under way into the extent of the issue and the Office of the Privacy Commissioner has been notified. RNZ understands police have … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Eastcare and Local Doctors Ōtara in Auckland will both extend their hours next year. 123RF A number of urgent care clinics will extend their opening hours in the new year. Minister of Health Simeon Brown said Local Doctors Ōtara in south Auckland had already extended its hours until midnight this week, … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Santana Minerals chief executive Damian Spring. RNZ / Katie Todd The Australian company planning an open-cast gold mine near Cromwell is pushing for a quicker decision on its fast-track application after government officials suggested it might need to wait until next September. Santana Minerals is seeking consent to tap into what … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The minister appointmented Derby and Rainbow in August 2014. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The High Court has ruled Human Rights Commissioner Stephen Rainbow and Race Relations Commissioner Melissa Derby were appointed unlawfully by the Minister of Justice Paul Goldsmith. Goldsmith says he’s taking advice on the judgment and considering “next steps”, … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Available in Six Expressive Colorways, HYTE’s Latest PC Case Delivers a Perfect Balance of Form and Function Through its Disciplined Multi-Dimensional Design Complete with Accessible Pricing CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 December 2025 – HYTE, a leading manufacturer of cutting-edge PC components and peripherals, is excited to announce … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Available in Six Expressive Colorways, HYTE’s Latest PC Case Delivers Perfect Balance of Form and Function with Accessible Pricing CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 December 2025 – HYTE, a leading manufacturer of cutting-edge PC components and peripherals, announces its highly anticipated X50 and X50 Air Modern Performance Cases … Read more
Source: Worksafe New Zealand 19 December 2025 Read our December 2025 energy safety business update. In this issue: Important update: Changes to Gas Safety Regulations for endorsing gas products Important update: Changes to Electricity Safety Regulations for electrical installations Important update: Changes to Gas Safety Regulations for gas installations Modifications to AS/NZS 3000:2018 WorkSafe-Energy Safety availability over the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Waikato East Police arrested and charged five people when executing search warrants in relation to suspected local drug suppliers. Approximately 16 staff from Waikato East Criminal Investigation Branch, Prevention and Public Safety Team undertook warrants for drug offending in Matamata, Te Aroha and Whangamatā over three days last week. In Matamata, … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Marika Khabazi Police are examining a toilet block at a yacht club as they investigate a homicide in Hamilton. Police were called to a home in Lake Crescent at around 6.15pm on Thursday, where they found two people seriously injured. One of the victims died at the scene and … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Police said one of the victims was still recovering in hospital, while the other had been discharged. 123RF Police have charged two men after a shooting in Gore that left two people injured. The men, aged 36 and 54, were due to appear in court in Invercargill on Friday after being … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police The new oral fluid screening testing has netted its first result after a man tested positive for methamphetamine at a checkpoint in Wellington. People who have consumed impairing drugs should simply not be on our roads, says Superintendent Steve Greally, Director of Road Policing. “We make no apology for screening drivers … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand When Stevin Creegan gets on his Harley Davison to go on a ride, his best mate Loki is always along for the journey. Loki is a six-year-old black labrador – and a service dog for former Air Force Sergeant Creegan – who was the sole survivor of the 2010 ANZAC Day … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police On behalf of New Zealand Police, we wish all our media friends a safe and happy holiday season. Like many of you, we’ll continue to be available throughout the holiday period. The Media Centre will operate from 6am to 9pm weekdays, excluding Christmas Day, when the team will be available from … Read more
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 19 December 2025 This research investigates the reasons, impact, and support needs of older people experiencing gambling harm in New Zealand. It includes a global desktop review and in-depth interviews with 29 older gamblers, 27 families, 19 gambling harm service providers, and three gambling venue workers. The … Read more
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 19 December 2025 This research sought to understand what constitutes gambling relapse and to identify factors that are associated with relapse. Relapse was defined as a decrease in Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI) risk level category followed by a subsequent increase to a higher category. The aims … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Following a thorough procurement process, NZTA has confirmed its preferred suppliers for Integrated Delivery Contracts (IDCs), covering state highway road maintenance and renewals, which will commence in May 2026. The contracts, which are expected to be signed early next year, will see contractors accountable for the majority of maintenance and … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Essential repairs to State Highway 30A (SH30A) Amohau Street in Rotorua are set to begin on Monday 19 January. To minimise disruption, work will take place overnight using a sequence of road closures. The work will start on the eastbound lanes of SH30A between Te Ngae Road and Hinemaru Street, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is urging drivers to keep Christmas travel easy and crash free by planning ahead for safe summer road trips. NZTA has updated our popular online holiday journeys traffic prediction tool, which shows predicted traffic flows over the Christmas and New Year holiday, based on … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency The holidays are almost here, but for those still at work in the nation’s newsrooms, the NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) media team will be available to help during the 2025/26 Christmas/New Year break, with the following on-call roster: December 24 & January 2-4 Andy Knackstedt – 0212 763 … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 December 2025 – In today’s competitive job market, academic excellence alone is no longer sufficient for career success. Employers increasingly value graduates who demonstrate resilience, adaptability, and real-world experience. To address this shift, SIM has introduced the SIM60 Work-Integrated Learning (WILL) Award, a prestigious accolade … Read more
Source: Worksafe New Zealand The amended Gas (Safety and Measurement) Regulations 2010 came into effect on 13 November 2025. Gas (Safety and Measurement) Regulations 2010 | New Zealand Legislation(external link) Key points Updated standards: The amendment updates the standards referenced in Schedules 1 and 2A. Gasfitters can choose to use either AS/NZS 5601.1:2013 including Amendments 1, 2, 3, and … Read more
Source: Worksafe New Zealand The amended Electricity (Safety) Regulations 2010 (ESR) came into effect on 13 November 2025. Electricity (Safety) Amendment Regulations 2025 | New Zealand Legislation(external link) Key points Updated standards: The amendment updates the standards referenced in Schedules 2 and 4. A new version of AS/NZS 3000 has been cited. A new version of AS/NZS 3001.1 and … Read more
Source: Worksafe New Zealand The amended Gas (Safety and Measurement) Regulations 2010 came into effect on 13 November 2025. Gas (Safety and Measurement) Regulations 2010 | New Zealand Legislation(external link) Key points Updated standards: The amendment updates the standards referenced in Schedules 1 and 2A. NZS 5266:2014 has been cited for use. AS/NZS 5601.2:2020 including Amendments 1 and 2 … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The HMNZS Manawanui, aground in Samoa. Profile Boats / supplied More than a year after the New Zealand navy vessel HMNZS Manawanui sank off the south coast of Samoa’s island of Upolu, affected locals have yet to be compensated. Information showing a compensation payment from the New Zealand government to the … Read more