Special Olympics flame in Dunedin and Invercargill this weekend

Source: New Zealand Police Media is invited to attend the Southern Law Enforcement Torch Runs to take photos and interview participants, including some of the local Special Olympics stars.  The Law Enforcement Torch Run is in Dunedin on Saturday and Invercargill on Sunday.  DUNEDIN Where: Meeting outside the Dunedin Central Police station at 12pm. Departing … Read more

Bodies of climbers recovered from Aoraki Mount Cook

Source: New Zealand Police Police, with the assistance of Department of Conservation and the Rescue Coordination Centre, have recovered the bodies of two climbers on Aoraki Mount Cook. “We can now begin the process of returning these men to their families,” says Canterbury Aoraki Area Commander Inspector Vicki Walker. “I want to thank all of … Read more

Heat alerts possible as temperatures begin to soar

Source: Radio New Zealand Forecast maximum temperatures for Wednesday 26 November. MetService/Facebook MetService says heat alerts could be issued as temperatures begin to soar on Wednesday. Timaru is expected to hit 30° on Wednesday, while it’s set to be 28° in Dunedin and 29° in Christchurch. The high temperatures are set to also run into … Read more

Delays on Auckland Harbour Bridge after roadworks equipment breakdown

Source: Radio New Zealand The breakdown delaying reopening lanes after an overnight closure. NZTA / Waka Kotahi Commuters heading south over the Auckland Harbour Bridge can expect delays after roadwork equipment broke down. The New Zealand Transport Agency said a piece of roadworks equipment malfunctioned on the bridge overnight. The breakdown delayed reopening lanes after … Read more

Breakers development player Tukaha Cooper banned for cannabis use

Source: Radio New Zealand Tukaha Cooper of the Southland Sharks, 2025. PHOTOSPORT Breakers development player Tukaha Cooper has been banned from basketball for a month after testing positive for cannabis. The Sport Integrity Commission Te Kahu Raunui tested Cooper after the Southland Sharks National Basketball League game against Saints in Wellington on 20 July. The … Read more

Black Caps face tricky group at T20 World Cup

Source: Radio New Zealand Black Caps celebrate a wicket Photosport The Black Caps have been grouped with South Africa, Afghanistan, Canada and UAE for this summer’s T20 World Cup. New Zealand are currently fourth in the world T20 rankings, one place ahead of South Africa, while Afghanistan are tenth, but will be a challenge in … Read more

30 with Guyon Espiner: Sir Bill English believes Christopher Luxon will lead National to election victory

Source: Radio New Zealand Despite dropping in the polls and failing to resonate with voters on a range of issues, Sir Bill English is confident Christopher Luxon is the right person to lead National to victory at next year’s election. Speaking to 30 with Guyon Espiner, the former Finance Minister said the government has done … Read more

Milk production hits historic levels as Fonterra narrows payout forecast

Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand milk production hit historic levels in October. 123rf New Zealand milk production hit historic levels in October, with national collections rising 2.8 percent year-on-year. It marked the biggest October since 2018 and the third-largest month for milk production in New Zealand’s history. It came as high global supply of … Read more

Auckland couple take legal action over refusal to buy out flood-damaged home

Source: Radio New Zealand Brendon and Stephanie Deacon at their property that was considered category one by Auckland Council despite their neighbours all being category three following flooding. RNZ / Luka Forman An Auckland couple who had to kayak from their home in Huapai to escape flash flooding are taking the city council to court … Read more

Primary principals urge Minister to slow down curriculum changes

Source: Radio New Zealand Education Minister Erica Stanford. RNZ / Mark Papalii Primary principals say they are at an impasse with the government over its school reforms. In a series of open letters, regional principals associations have urged Education Minister Erica Stanford to slow down her curriculum changes and reverse her overhaul of the Teaching … Read more

The rising cost of taking a gamble on the what-ifs

Source: Radio New Zealand Generic image of insurance, homes, houses. 123rf From house insurance to health insurance, mortgage to pet to funeral, the list of what can be insured seems to be growing. Insurance experts list the ones you can cancel. As the cost of insurance balloons to more than $16 billion a year, more … Read more

‘I was engulfed in this huge cloud of orange and green slime’

Source: Radio New Zealand One of the most explosive tales in underwater cameraman Andrew Penniket’s new memoir comes courtesy of a snoozing sperm whale in Tonga. “It was a big bull, and he was just floating along. And it was incredibly clear water.” Penniket swam out to the whale, but the current had placed him … Read more

Local government reforms: Need for local voices stressed

Source: Radio New Zealand Regional councils such as ECan may not exist for much longer, under new government plans. File photo. RNZ / Nate McKinnon While opposition parties agree more needs to be done to make local government work better for everybody, they say the government’s proposals to scrap regional councils could remove a layer … Read more

All Blacks: What will the end of season review reveal?

Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand head coach Scott Robertson www.photosport.nz Analysis – Ten wins, three losses. That’s how it stacks up for the All Blacks this season, although as per usual those numbers don’t tell the full story behind Scott Robertson’s campaign. There are more figures to help put some context around it all, … Read more

Social housing agency Te Toi Mahana hikes rents at double the rate ministry initially agreed to

Source: Radio New Zealand A Wellington social housing agency has hiked its tenants’ rent at double the rate the housing ministry initially agreed to. RNZ / REECE BAKER A Wellington social housing agency has hiked its tenants’ rent at double the rate the housing ministry initially agreed to, citing “financial pressures”. Earlier this month RNZ … Read more

Mountain guide who died on Mt Cook described as ‘careful and diligent’

Source: Radio New Zealand On Tuesday police recovered the body of a mountain guide from Aoraki Mt Cook. Unsplash / Corey Serravite The New Zealand Mountain Guides Association (NZMGA) says a guide who died on Aoraki Mount Cook was a careful diligent guide with experience climbing the mountain. On Tuesday Police recovered the bodies of … Read more

Heat alerts possible as temperatures continue to rise

Source: Radio New Zealand Forecast maximum temperatures for Wednesday 26 November. MetService/Facebook MetService says heat alerts could be issued as temperatures begin to soar on Wednesday. Timaru is expected to hit 30° on Wednesday, while it’s set to be 28° in Dunedin and 29° in Christchurch. The high temperatures are set to also run into … Read more

NZ-AU: LED Mirror World Introduces Smart LED Bathroom Mirror Collection with Bluetooth Speaker Integration

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) Sydney, New South Wales, Nov. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LED Mirror World, a specialist in high-quality bathroom mirror solutions, has announced the launch of its next-generation smart LED bathroom mirror collection, featuring built-in Bluetooth speakers, energy-efficient lighting, and enhanced durability. The new lineup solidifies the company’s position as a leading supplier … Read more

World’s Largest Van Gogh Pikachu Card Wall Debuts at Hong Kong Grade10 Festival

Source: Media Outreach Record Turnout Signals City’s Rise as Asia’s Trading Card Hub Event Backed by Virtual Asset Venture MemeStrategy, Entertainment Platform 9GAG HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 November 2025 – In a city long synonymous with skyscrapers and stock tickers, an unlikely subculture is staking its claim: trading cards. The … Read more

Monitoring update: November 2025

Source: Tertiary Education Commission At the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC), we gather a range of information about common issues through our monitoring work. We’re committed to partnering with tertiary education organisations (TEOs) and sharing learnings from our monitoring work to help the sector build capability. That way, we can all achieve better outcomes for learners. … Read more

One Love music festival cancelled, organisers cite economic climate

Source: Radio New Zealand The country’s biggest reggae music festival has been cancelled, with organisers blaming economic conditions. Supplied / One Love Festival The country’s biggest reggae music festival is the latest gig to be cancelled, with organisers blaming economic conditions. In a social media post on Tuesday night, Tauranga’s One Love Festival announced the … Read more

Watch Exchange Wins Singapore’s Top 50 Enterprises Award for Industry Transformation and Professional Excellence

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 Nov 2025 – Watch Exchange has secured a coveted spot in Singapore’s Enterprise 50 Awards. This accolade goes beyond business performance. It reflects Watch Exchange’s belief that true excellence is built on credibility and trust. The award places the company alongside some of the country’s … Read more

Alibaba Group veteran payments leader, Jia Hang, joins DCS to accelerate a new era of payments innovation

Source: Media Outreach Seasoned payments executive to strengthen DCS’ leadership and growth from Singapore SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 November 2025 – DCS, a transformative Singapore-licensed financial institution regulated under the Banking Act and innovating next-gen payments across traditional and blockchain rails, today announced the appointment of Jia Hang as Executive Chairman. He … Read more

LIFETASTIC’s brand new limited-edition Christmas cakes are here | Popular gift exchange picks | Fun parties for people and pets

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 November 2025 – With Christmas just around the corner, LIFETASTIC unveils its festive limited collection inspired by “Layers of Joy,” thoughtfully curated into three holiday selections: Christmas cakes for people, Christmas treats for pets, and festive gifting essentials. Whether you’re celebrating with family … Read more

FIS Ski Jumping World Cup Opens in Lillehammer with CHiQ as Official Partner

Source: Media Outreach LILLEHAMMER, NORWAY – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 November 2025 – From November 21 to 23, the 2025/26FIS Ski Jumping World Cup officially launched its new season in Lillehammer, Norway, igniting the winter sports calendar with breathtaking momentum. As an Official Data Partner of FIS, CHiQ joined global audiences in witnessing the … Read more

Merry Giftmas at Hong Kong International Airport: BEAUTY&YOU Unwraps the Ultimate Christmas Beauty Shopping Experience Discover Hong Kong’s Widest Range of Festive Gift Sets and Asia’s Premium Perfumes + Limited-Time Winter Deals up to 60% Off

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 November 2025 – This holiday season, BEAUTY&YOU by The Shilla Duty Free is turning travel time into gift time with “Merry Giftmas”, a one-stop holiday shopping celebration packed with the city’s most comprehensive collection of Christmas-edition beauty sets and exclusive perks from top … Read more

Chatham Island wind farm to slash power prices, cut carbon emissions

Source: Radio New Zealand The wind farm is designed to give the Chatham Islands a more stable and reliable electricity supply. File photo. 123rf Chatham Island locals hope a new wind farm will help to slash power prices, cut carbon emissions and reduce their reliance on diesel. The three turbines at Port Durham Windfarm can … Read more