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Source: Radio New Zealand A tornado have flipped a caravan injuring one person at a motor camp at Lake Dudding in rural Manawatū. Supplied / Rangitikei District Council A man who was flipped twice in his caravan during a tornado that hit a rural Rangitīkei campground is going to be “traumatised for a little bit”. … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Applications for information about a partner’s history of violence have fallen by nearly 75 percent in the last five years. 123RF A UK criminologist is labelling New Zealand’s scheme to allow the disclosure of a partner’s history of violence as a missed opportunity to protect vulnerable people from family harm. Dr … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Breakers guard Parker Jackson-Cartwright celebrates Blake Armstrong / PHOTOSPORT Another impressive performance by captain Parker Jackson-Cartwright has given the Breakers their second successive win in the NBL and edged them closer to a place in the final of the Ignite Cup. Jackson-Cartwright hit 24 points as the Breakers beat the Sydney … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / REECE BAKER One person is seriously injured following a crash in Lower Hutt. Rutherford Street, between Melling Link and Connolly Street, is closed as a result of the single-vehicle crash that occurred around 5.30am on Thursday. Police said the road is expected to be closed “for some time” and … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Happiness in the workplace has held steady over the past year. Unsplash Two-thirds surveyed happy at work Direct line managers more influential, but only 56 pct happy with their manager Purpose is main happiness driver along with responsibilities Job security more important for happiness, but fewer feel it Nearly a third … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand F1 driver Liam Lawson. MPS AGENCY / PHOTOSPORT Analysis: New Zealand driver Liam Lawson can probably afford to sit back and take a couple of deep breaths following the 2025 Formula 1 season, but he won’t have long to relax. If the 23-year-old thought he was under pressure in … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Health New Zealand has confirmed five new cases of measles. 123rf A paediatrician is worried that a new wave of measles cases means the disease is spreading undetected. Health New Zealand (HNZ) confirmed five new cases on Wednesday – one person in Dunedin, one in Waikato and three people in Auckland. … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The rain radar as of 6am Thursday morning. Supplied / Metservice Weather watches remain in place for parts of the North Island following a stormy night for some regions. Heavy rain and powerful winds swept through Te Ika-a-Māui overnight. MetService says the wettest areas included parts of Tai Rāwhiti, including Wharerata … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Now it’s December, people throughout the country have been hunting for the perfect Christmas tree. But that doesn’t always mean a fir, spruce, pine… or plastic. Christmas is celebrated in summer after all… so why bother with an evergreen tree? . “We collected driftwood and made a stand, then our children … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Rutherford Street is closed between Melling Link and Connolly Street following a crash. The single-vehicle crash was reported to emergency services about 5.30am. One person is reported to have serious injuries. The road is expected to be closed for some time and motorists are asked to avoid the area. Heading into … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Wild deer can be found in both the North and South Islands of New Zealand on public conservation land and private property. Supplied In a war between hunters and conservationists over the control of one of our most damaging pests, only the deer are winning. It’s nearly 100 years since deer … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Associate Education Minister David Seymour. RNZ / Mark Papalii The Education Ministry says the English and maths curriculums introduced by primary schools this year have had a bigger impact than expected. Appearing before Parliament’s Education and Workforce Select Committee, the ministry’s chief executive, Ellen MacGregor-Reid, said she was thrilled for children. … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The telltale signs that Christmas is coming have begun appearing in shops and malls around the country. Fairy lights and tinsel adorn store displays while Mariah Carey’s ‘All I Want for Christmas’ plays on repeat. Nowhere is the intersection of tradition and commercialisation more apparent than in the Christmas movie genre. … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Global butter prices are falling. RNZ / Unsplash Finally, some good news for butter lovers: Global prices are falling. But there remains some bad news: Any fall in the price you see at the supermarket is not likely to be as fast, or as large, as the increase you experienced when … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ Auckland and Wellington remain the parts of the country with prices furthest from their peak – but one property investor says one is looking more undervalued than the other at the moment. Cotality has released its latest data, which shows a 0.1 percent lift in values for New Zealand in … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Defence Minister Judith Collins (L) and Foreign Minister Winston Peters. RNZ/Calvin Samuel The government is putting $15 million towards a United States and NATO initiative to supply weapons and equipment to Ukraine, the Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL). Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Defence Minister Judith Collins revealed the decision in … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A defective switch caused an engine on an Air New Zealand Airbus A320 plane to shut down during a flight last year. AIR NEW ZEALAND The Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) says it is unsure how many planes are likely to be affected by a defective switch which caused an engine … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Ultra Worldwide Music Festival is coming to the country for the first time next year. Supplied / Ultra Australia The capital is to host what’s being touted as the most recognised brand of dance music. Ultra Worldwide Music Festival is coming to the country for the first time next year, and … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ first reported on years-long ructions at the unit that treats abused children, Te Puaruruhau, in October. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly Health New Zealand spent almost a quarter of a million dollars on a lawyer to look into claims of bullying at Auckland’s Starship Hospital and how to fix it. That … Read more
Source: Media Outreach ARXAN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 December 2025 – The 20th Arxan Ice and Snow Festival kicked off on Nov. 15. Arxan, located at the southwestern foot of the Dahinggan Mountains and at the intersection of four major grasslands, has become an increasingly popular tourist destination in recent years thanks … Read more
Source: Media Outreach XIAMEN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 December 2025 – The yacht Bao Hai Hui set sail from Xiamen in Southeast China’s Fujian Province towards the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on November 23rd, marking Xiamen Port’s official resumption of direct yacht services after a six-year hiatus. This not only strengthens … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The Rugby World Cup trophy. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz The All Blacks will face the Wallabies in their pool at the 2027 Rugby World Cup, after the tournament draw has now been completed in Sydney. Both sides have been drawn in Pool A, along with qualifiers Chile and Hong Kong China – two … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 December 2025 – The Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) is taking a major step forward in its internationalisation journey with two new strategic partnerships aimed at expanding the pipeline of CA (Singapore)-qualified talent and supporting Singapore companies growing their presence overseas. As global businesses … Read more
Source: Media Outreach IPOH, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 December 2025 – In the heart of Perak, where colonial charm meets modern ambition, WEIL Hotel stands as a quiet revolution in Malaysia’s hospitality landscape. Since earning its five-star accolade in 2009, the hotel has done more than welcome guests — it has redefined … Read more
Source: Media Outreach NEW YORK, USA – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 December 2025 – Four weeks before Christmas, 1win has launched an Advent Calendar in partnership with its global brand ambassador Jon Jones, the legendary MMA champion. The “1wish Season with Santa Jones” is a 21-day charity challenge hosted by Jon Jones on Instagram … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Programme focuses on film and television content and creates a structured pathway for local talent to progress across the entire media value chain from ideation to global distribution. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 December 2025 – The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) has launched a new development programme, the Talent … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 December 2025 – As Singapore’s economy continues to evolve, the pursuit of education is no longer a linear journey. For many learners, choosing between full-time and part-time study has become a pivotal decision, one that shapes long-term career prospects, financial planning, and personal development. At … Read more