Relying on forestry for carbon removal is placing ‘eggs in one basket’, MPs warned

Source: Radio New Zealand Climate Change Commission chief executive Jo Hendy. RNZ / Dom Thomas Relying on trees to offset New Zealand’s emissions years into the future is putting “a significant number of eggs in one basket”, the Climate Change Commission chair has warned politicians. New trees would need to be “in the ground” within … Read more

Lawyers criticise ministry’s advice to Fisheries Minister Shane Jones on set net fishing

Source: Radio New Zealand A hoiho or yellow-eyed penguin. Supplied / Catlins Tours Lawyers representing a charity calling for more protection for the hoiho, or yellow-eyed penguin, have criticised advice on set net fishing given to the fisheries minister. In October the Environmental Law Initiative (ELI) filed High Court proceedings against the Minister for Oceans … Read more

Road blocked, Ngaruroro River Bridge SH2, Hawkes Bay

Source: New Zealand Police The Ngaruroro River Bridge, State Highway 2, Hawkes Bay is blocked following a crash this morning. Police were called to the crash, involving three vehicles, around 6:50am. Thankfully, there are no serious injuries reported. Motorists are advised to avoid the area where possible, and expect delays. ENDS MIL OSI

Diesel spill, SH2 Remutaka Hill, Upper Hutt

Source: New Zealand Police Motorists are advised to exercise caution when driving on State Highway 2, through Remutaka Hill, Upper Hutt, due to a diesel spill this morning. Police were notified of the spill around 7:10am. Council has been notified for clean up and motorists are advised to take extra care while driving and expect … Read more

How leadership challenges happen in New Zealand politics

Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, centre, with (clockwise from top right), former prime ministers Jacinda Ardern, Chris Hipkins, Mike Moore, David Lange, Bill English and John Key. Many have faced leadership challenges or chose to resign and hand over to a successor. RNZ file images / 123rf Explainer – ‘Tis the season … Read more

Ikea opening day: Nearby businesses preparing for mayhem

Source: Radio New Zealand In Auckland, businesses near the new Ikea store are steeling themselves for a stampeed to the homeware giant’s opening on Thursday. Traffic experts have run their numbers and expect crowds of up to 20,000 a day, with a 40-minute crawl on the nearby motorway and another 40 to find a car … Read more

Tall Blacks coach knew it would take something special to beat them

Source: Radio New Zealand Australia celebrate their win over New Zealand Tall Blacks. Marty Melville / PHOTOSPORT Tall Blacks coach Judd Flavell admits he couldn’t have been more proud of his side and knew it would probably need something special to beat them. Australia beat New Zealand 79-77 in the second game of the World … Read more

Health NZ and nurses union at loggerheads over strike plan

Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand Nurses Organisation strike on 28 November. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Health NZ has accused nurses of failing to honour their commitment to provide so-called “life preserving services” during a partial strike. However, the New Zealand Nurses Organisation is blaming Health NZ for rejecting a plan for dedicated on-call staff … Read more

Charter School Agency reveals enrolment numbers after telling schools to keep figures under wraps

Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. There are 427 students enrolled in the country’s eight charter schools. Unsplash The Charter School Agency has revealed there are 427 students enrolled in the eight charter schools. The number of enrolments has been kept under wraps after the agency told the privately-run, state-funded schools not to reveal their … Read more

How a student feels his way through NCEA exams for six hours

Source: Radio New Zealand On the morning of his final NCEA exams, while most students flick straight to page one and start scribbling, Year 13 Hutt Valley High School student Toby Ireland begins by feeling the test. His right hand hovers over rows of tiny raised dots; his left flies across a compact keyboard-like device. … Read more

NZ facing health crisis from chronic methamphetamine use – emergency doctor

Source: Radio New Zealand The consequences of chronic methamphetamine use are already visible in hospital wards, and it’s about to get worse, an emergency department doctor says. Dr Paul Quigley told a symposium on reducing drug harm on Monday the country was facing an impending health crisis on par with smoking-related lung disease. “We are … Read more

Why one fund manager is banking on Trump to support falling Bitcoin

Source: Radio New Zealand The price of Bitcoin has fallen significantly after a volatile year. CFOTO / NurPhoto via AFP Falls in Bitcoin’s value are typical of the cryptocurrency’s high levels of volatility, experts say, but having a proponent in the White House is likely to put a floor under its price. The price of … Read more

Adjustment to single pension rate may be prompting women to borrow against homes

Source: Radio New Zealand Single retired women turning to reverse mortgages Single women are turning to reverse mortgages as a way to get more cash flow in retirement. UnSplash/ Cade Martin Single women are turning to reverse mortgages as a way to get more cash flow in retirement – and some commentators say it may … Read more

The Rotorua family who have been on a 4-year camping trip

Source: Radio New Zealand The Leopard family decided to take time out to go on a 15-month camping trip in 2021. But the allure of life on the road was such they’re still going strong, travelling the country towing an off-grid caravan. Mike and Sophie Leopard and their three children, Jade, 13, Riley, 12, and … Read more

Night shift worker died in school bus crash driving home, coroner warns of fatigue

Source: Radio New Zealand Scania Rangi Te Whare died at the scene. 123RF A coroner has found the death of a driver who crashed into a school bus could have been prevented had he not driven while tired. Scania Rangi Te Whare, 27, had driven from his home in Te Kuiti on 31 October 2022, … Read more

New Zealand Olympic bosses weigh up major sporting merger

Source: Radio New Zealand Track and field star Anna Grimaldi celebrates after winning bronze in the women’s 100m T47 final at the 2024 Paralympics. GETTY IMAGES New Zealand’s Olympic and Paralympic movements could be on the brink of a historic shift, with the two organising bodies formally exploring the possibility of becoming a single organisation. … Read more

Auckland mayor hits out at government’s rates cap, says it could impact City Rail Link

Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown. MARIKA KHABAZI / RNZ Auckland’s mayor has hit out at the government’s rates cap, saying the strategy “won’t work” . The government is setting a target range of 2 to 4 percent increases – with councils having to appeal to a regulator if they want to go … Read more

Better laws needed to protect sexual violence survivors – Helen Clark Foundation

Source: Radio New Zealand File image. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The Helen Clark Foundation is calling for better laws to protect victims of sexual violence in New Zealand, labelling current practices “inadequate”. A report released today by the foundation has highlighted four areas that it says will create “practical, meaningful and lasting change”. In a … Read more

Scania Rangi Te Whare’s death in school bus collision could’ve been prevented, coroner finds

Source: Radio New Zealand Scania Rangi Te Whare died at the scene. 123RF The Coroner has found the death of a driver who crashed into school bus could have been prevented had he not driven while tired. Scania Rangi Te Whare, 27, was driving from his home in Te Kuiti on Halloween 2022. He had … Read more

Parents horrified children ate mouldy mince in government-funded school lunches

Source: Radio New Zealand Some of the rancid lunches had already been eaten by students. Supplied Christchurch parents are horrified after their children ate a contaminated meal from the government’s free school lunches programme. The School Lunch Collective told RNZ it was investigating a “food quality issue” after mouldy mince was served up to students … Read more

V-Green partners with Telkom Property to accelerate green infrastructure development in Indonesia

Source: Media Outreach JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 December 2025 – V-Green, a global developer of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Telkom Property, a key subsidiary of the multinational digital telecommunications company Telkom Indonesia. This collaboration represents a pivotal strategic milestone in advancing a fully integrated … Read more

LEED annual technical notes – 2025 update – Stats NZ methods paper

Source: Statistics New Zealand LEED annual technical notes – 2025 update – methods paper 1 December 2025 Technical notes about the annual statistics produced from the Linked Employer-Employee Data (LEED). Background to LEEDStatistics from Linked Employer-Employee Data (LEED) annual tables provide information on New Zealanders’ interaction with the labour market and their sources of income. The … Read more

Townhouses drive rise in new home consents – Building consents issued: October 2025 – Stats NZ news story and information release

Source: Statistics New Zealand Townhouses drive rise in new home consents – news story 1 December 2025 There were 35,552 new homes consented in Aotearoa New Zealand in the year ended October 2025, up 6.2 percent compared with the year ended October 2024, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. “The lift we are seeing … Read more

Fee cap for micro-credentials

Source: Tertiary Education Commission Last updated 1 December 2025 Last updated 1 December 2025 Print Share A maximum fee cap applies to some micro-credentials funded by the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC). This ensures fees remain affordable while supporting delivery of short, targeted learning. A maximum fee cap applies to some micro-credentials funded by the Tertiary … Read more

MIPIM Asia 2025: Asia Pacific’s Premier Platform for Real Estate Innovation, Investment and Leadership

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 December 2025 Embracing Asia Pacific’s pivotal role in reshaping the global real estate landscape, the MIPIM Asia Summit returns as the region’s premier platform for innovation and investment. Backed by nearly 20 years of legacy, the event will unite a diverse gathering of … Read more

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says budget, City Rail behind proposed 7.9% rate hike

Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown. RNZ / Marika Khabazi Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says the budget and overdue City Rail Link (CRL) is the prime factor behind a proposed 7.9 percent residential rates increase. He said his proposal for the 2026/2027 Annual Plan would “stay the course” of settings outlined in the … Read more

Young Chinese revive, transform ancient crafts for modern markets

Source: Media Outreach DALI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 December 2025 – At the 2025 Intangible Cultural Heritage(ICH) brand promotion week held from Sunday to Friday in Dali, which was organized by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, over 120 heritage brands demonstrated how traditional craftsmanship can be integrated with contemporary design. Caption: … Read more