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Source: New Zealand Police A surfer caught more than just waves at Piha Beach on Tuesday after getting dragged out to sea. Around 8pm a man reported to Police that his brother was missing north of Lion Rock, after becoming caught in a large rip. Officer in charge of Maritime, Air Support and Search and … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The inquiry would look into whether government agencies took all steps to ensure the safety and welfare of the children. Dean Purcell/New Zealand Herald via Getty Images The family of Tom Phillips say they “welcome” a public inquiry into the handling of the case by authorities. Phillips died following a shootout … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Beef mince is now 18 percent higher than the start of the year. RNZ / Vinay Ranchhod Beef mince long seen as the most affordable red-meat option for households is losing that status as prices continue to surge. RaboResearch senior animal protein analyst Jen Corkran said food prices had risen across … Read more
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua 27 November 2025 – The Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua is working to ensure that New Zealanders can continue to withdraw cash, pay with cash and deposit cash as and when they want to. Cash is used for economic, social and cultural … Read more
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua 27 November 2025 – The Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua welcomes the elevation of Rodger Finlay as our new Board Chair, and the appointment of Rhiannon McKinnon to the Board. Mr Finlay and Mrs McKinnon were appointed by the Governor-General on … Read more
Source: PSA PSA health workers will strike for the second time in four weeks this Friday after mediation has failed, sending a clear message to the Government that they won’t back down on issues such as chronic understaffing and under-resourcing. About 17,000 health workers, including Allied Health staff; mental health and public health nurses and healthcare … Read more
Source: Buy NZ Made As the global retail engine gears up for another wave of Black Friday spending, Buy NZ Made is urging New Zealanders to choose local alternatives that strengthen communities, protect jobs, and build long-term economic resilience. Buy NZ Made Executive Director Dane Ambler says Black Friday has become a major driver of offshore … Read more
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation Most New Zealanders – 83% – believe patient safety is at risk because there are not enough nurses, new polling by Talbot Mills Research has found. The polling commissioned by Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa NZNO and released today in full, also found 94% of New Zealanders believe it is important … Read more
Source: PSA – Health NZ taking up to 30 weeks to approve starting a recruitment process – The delays are in addition to the time it takes to do the recruitment – Wellington data a snapshot of what’s happening nationally as health funding squeezed Official Information Act data released to the PSA shows Health NZ is … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Weak cybersecurity strategies leave businesses exposed Businesses must prioritise strengthening leadership technology capabilities AI challenge is to balance efficiency gains and preserve human expertise KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 November 2025 – Malaysian businesses are rapidly adopting AI and data analytics, but weak cybersecurity strategies are leaving them … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The total band of compensation payments spanned $160,000 to $600,000. Supplied Thirty-seven former Lake Alice child and adolescent unit patients negotiate compensation They received amounts between $160,000 and $600,000 Another 105 opted for $150,000 “rapid payments” Independent arbiter Paul Davison, KC, says survivors see their lives as blighted by Lake Alice. … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The reset followed a $1 billion equity raise in February 2025. Supplied Major retirement village operator Ryman Healthcare has reported a first-half loss, but is in a cashflow-positive position for the first time in a decade. “We’ve turned an important corner in our transformation, with the balance sheet reset providing a … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The company forecasted an underlying profit for the coming year between $55m-65m. RNZ / Dan Cook Insurance company Tower has reported record profits, as increased numbers of customers drove premium income, while it had a low level of big-claim events. Key numbers for the year ended September compared with a year … Read more
Source: PHARMAC Pharmac is making a change to ensure everyone who needs HIV medicines can access them more easily. From 1 March 2026, all HIV medicines will be able to be dispensed in three-month amounts, rather than monthly, reducing pharmacy visits and making it easier for people to manage their treatment. This follows a public … Read more
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries A Southland calf rearer who failed to declare the movements of 753 cattle or register 52 other animals under the National Animal Identification and Tracing (NAIT) Act, has been fined $35,000. Under the Act, all cattle or deer must be declared in movements to the NAIT organisation, OSPRI, within … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 1 is blocked following a serious crash near Waipapa Bay, Kaikoura this morning. Police were called to the single vehicle crash involving a motorcycle at around 10am. One person was located with serious injuries. The road is fully blocked and motorists are advised to follow diversions. ENDS MIL OSI
Source: Radio New Zealand Launch on fire on Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf, near Browns Island. Supplied/Facebook A launch caught fire in Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf this morning, near Browns Island. Fire and Emergency were called to the incident about 8.15am. It said the 38-foot-long launch (about 11 metres) was well ablaze, when firefighters arrived on the scene. … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police acknowledge and accept the findings of the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) into the deployment of tasers by three officers in Wellington in January 2025. On 9 January, Police were responding to an urgent family harm incident on Cockayne Road, Wellington, where a man with a weapon was chasing a … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand An inset of Tom Phillips at one of his campsites. RNZ / Supplied / Police The government has announced an inquiry into the handling of the Tom Phillips case by government authorities. Phillips died following a shootout with police, when they were called to reports of a burglary in the early … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Attorney-General Judith Collins has today announced a Public Inquiry will be held into the disappearance of the Phillips children. “The Inquiry will look into whether government agencies took all practicable steps to protect the safety and welfare of the Phillips children,” Ms Collins says. “The decision to establish a Public Inquiry … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Hāmama is back at Rānana Marae after more than 100 years away. Supplied After more than 100 years in museum exhibitions and storerooms, a carving is back at the marae it was taken from. The tekoteko Hāmama arrived back at Rānana Marae in the Whanganui district in November, after years of … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Former investment banker Rodger Finlay has been appointed Chair of the Reserve Bank and businesswoman Rhiannon McKinnon has been appointed to the Bank’s Board. “The appointments are the latest milestones in the refresh of the Reserve Bank, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. “The Bank now has a new Chair, a new … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Ruth Kuo Feral cats are responsible for spreading toxoplasmosis, which can cause “abortion storms” on sheep farms. Methods of control, such as annual culls, have come under fire from animal welfare advocates. Content warning: This story describes the killing of animals. It was over beers in a woolshed that the decision … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Angus Dreaver A man has been charged after handing himself in at a police station, over a stabbing in the Auckland suburb of Henderson on Wednesday. A man was found seriously injured on Edsel Street around 2.40pm. A 45-year-old went to the Henderston Police Station on Wednesday night and … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A crash involving a motorcycle and car has blocked the southbound lanes of State Highway 2 at Melling. The crash happened on Western Hutt Road, just south of Melling Link Road, about 8am. One person is being treated for serious injuries and there will be ongoing delays while emergency services work … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand PHOTOSPORT Former Grand Slam tennis champion Stan Wawrinka is returning to the ASB Classic this summer. Wawrinka, who has won 16 titles including three Grand Slams, has confirmed his entry for the Auckland tournament in January. The 40-year-old Swiss star last played in Auckland as a 21-year-old. Wawrinka played at the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Chatham Islands Enterprise Trust chair Hamish Chisholm expects the power prices will start to drop soon. Ajay Peni Ataera / First Dawn Productions A new wind farm makes it possible for the diesel-reliant Chatham Islands to go green and run entirely on renewable energy. Locals hope it will slash astronomically high … Read more