Save the Children – Israeli military raids in the West Bank force entire communities into lockdown, keeping children out of school

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Source: Save the Children Israeli military operations have forced entire communities in areas of the northern West Bank into lockdown in their homes, keeping children out of school, jeopardising family incomes and increasing risk of physical violence and child detention from the Israeli military, Save the Children said.  Save the Children has been forced to halt … Read more

New procurement rules will be monitored

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Source: New Zealand Government Officials will report six-monthly on the new government procurement rules which take effect today to ensure they are being complied with, Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis says.  “The Government is serious about helping Kiwi firms to grow so the Ministry for Business, Innovation and Employment will monitor both compliance and the … Read more

Police Commissioner Richard Chambers ‘determined’ to prevent another Jevon McSkimming saga

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Source: Radio New Zealand Police Commissioner Richard Chambers RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Police Commissioner Richard Chambers says he is determined there will never be a repeat of the “group think” and closed ranks that led to members of the senior executive blocking an investigation into disgraced former deputy commissioner Jevon McSkimming. McSkimming – who was … Read more

Martin Mooney named as man killed in New Plymouth

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Source: Radio New Zealand Martin James Mooney, aged 68, from New Plymouth. NZ Police A man killed last month in New Plymouth’s centre city near the waterfront has been named. Emergency services were called to a fight on St Aubyn Street on the evening of 19 November. CPR was performed but 68-year-old Martin James Mooney … Read more

Notifiable Products Annual Sales Return 2025: User guide

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Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 1 December 2025 Summary The 2025 annual sales return user guide covers the step-by-step instructions for the following license types:  General retailers: who are required to submit one return for each company/person, this may include multiple stores. Specialist vape retailers: who are required to submit a separate … Read more

One NZ fined over $1m over emergency call breaches

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Source: Radio New Zealand One NZ has admitted to breaches of the Code related to information disclosure. RNZ / Nate McKinnon One NZ has been ordered to pay $1.1 million by the High Court after breaching the 111 Contact Code (the Code). The telecommunications company admitted 10 breaches of the Code, which requires providers to … Read more

Eastern Hutt Road, Taita blocked by truck crash

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Source: New Zealand Police Eastern Hutt Road in Taita is blocked after a truck crashed this morning. Police were notified at 9.05am that a truck had rolled, between Peterkin Street and Page Grove. One person in the truck sustained moderate injuries and one person has minor injuries. Work is under way to right the truck. … Read more

Marine reserve incidents prompt call for public information

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Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  01 December 2025 Motueka-based DOC Marine Ranger Stew Robertson says the first incident involves a 14 m launch spotted anchored in the Horoirangi Marine Reserve, northeast of Nelson, on 5 November. The white launch was detected on a recently installed camera which monitors the marine reserve. “The vessel was anchored … Read more

Name release: New Plymouth homicide

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Source: New Zealand Police To be attributed to Detective Sergeant Christoper Allemann, New Plymouth CIB: Police can now name the man who was killed on St Aubyn Street in New Plymouth on 19 November. He was Martin James Mooney, aged 68, from New Plymouth. A man charged with Mr Mooney’s murder has been remanded in … Read more

Tasman’s Great Taste Trail on track to re-open

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Source: New Zealand Government Tasman’s popular Great Taste Cycle Trail is on track to reopen the iconic Spooners Tunnel section by the end of December, following significant progress on repairs to storm damage earlier this year.  “Having Tasman’s Great Taste Trail ready for summer means more people can enjoy one of New Zealand’s most scenic … Read more

Open Banking goes live for Kiwi customers

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Source: New Zealand Government Open banking goes live today, opening the door to faster loan approvals, easier bill management, and personalised budgeting insights, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson says. “From budgeting tools to faster mortgage comparisons and low-cost payment options, the opportunities and innovations presented by open banking are endless,” Mr Simpson says.  … Read more

Correction: Fatal crash, Bucklands Crossing

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Source: New Zealand Police Location: Southern A media release issued this morning regarding a fatal crash on Lamb Hill Road contained an error regarding the date of the crash. The crash occurred on Saturday 29 November around 7pm. We apologise for the error. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre MIL OSI

Labour’s GP plan ‘a bit confused’, Christopher Luxon says

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Source: Radio New Zealand Christopher Luxon pointed to the government’s plan to support a new medical school adding 120 training places each year from 2028. File photo. Reece Baker/RNZ Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says Labour’s new GP loan proposal is “a bit confused” and does not address the real workforce shortage in the sector. The … Read more

Number of locally-acquired HIV diagnoses continues to fall – report

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Source: Radio New Zealand The report shows that investing in HIV prevention and stigma initiatives is worthwhile, says a health expert. File photo. A public health researcher is celebrating a 29 percent decrease in new HIV diagnoses from 85 in 2010 to 60 in 2024. The statistic comes from the Ministry of Health’s HIV Monitoring … Read more

Marine reserve rules reminder as summer heats up

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Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  01 December 2025 There are 44 marine reserves around the country, from the Kermadecs in the far north to the Subantarctic Islands in the deep south, and they’re intended for everyone to enjoy. DOC’s Marine Reserves Programme Lead Gabrielle Goodin says the rules for marine reserves are simple: no fishing, … Read more

HIV Monitoring Report – Measuring progress against the National HIV Action Plan for Aotearoa New Zealand 2023–2030

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Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 1 December 2025 The HIV Monitoring Report tracks key goals and targets for reducing transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and improving outcomes by 2030, as measured by 52 indicators aligned with the five strategic goals of the National HIV Action Plan for Aotearoa New Zealand 2023–2030 … Read more

Pay gap pushes women into a month of unpaid work

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Source: NZCTU November 30 marks a bleak milestone – all women in Aotearoa are effectively working for free compared to men, due to persisting gender and ethnic pay gaps. “This moment is a damning indictment of the National-led Government that refuses to take pay inequality seriously at a time when families are struggling to put … Read more

Yellow-legged hornet: Aucklanders warned to be ‘really, really watchful’

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Source: Radio New Zealand Yellow-legged hornets (Vespa velutina) have recently been sighted in the Auckland region. Biosecurity NZ Aucklanders are being reminded to be watchful and report any sightings of yellow-legged hornets as efforts to eliminate the invasive pests ramp up. Another yellow-legged hornet queen has been found on Auckland’s North Shore, as Biosecurity New … Read more

Fatal crash, Bucklands Crossing

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Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a serious crash in Bucklands Crossing last night. Emergency services were called to Lamb Hill Road about 7pm. Sadly, one person died at the scene. The Serious Crash Unit has examined the scene and enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. ENDS Issued by … Read more

Nark: Documents suggest key witness was pressured to testify at Ross Appelgren’s murder retrial

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Source: Radio New Zealand Newly-released documents suggest police pressured the main Crown eye-witness to testify at the 1992 murder retrial of Ross Appelgren, something not disclosed to the jury. The documents also show police were “keeping quiet” about the fact the witness was living illegally in Australia, and that they advised him to keep his … Read more

‘We’re basically stuffed’: Oyster farmers shut down by another overflow

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Source: Radio New Zealand Farmers affected by the latest overflow are likely not be able to harvest until after Christmas. Supplied Weeks after a 1200-cubic-metre wastewater spill into the Mahurangi River, Auckland oyster farmers are dealing with the effects of another overflow, which they say has stuffed their Christmas season. Watercare confirmed to RNZ that … Read more

‘Very good aircraft’: Expert on Airbus A320 grounding

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Source: Radio New Zealand An Iberia Airbus A320-251N prepares for takeoff in Madrid, Spain, on 12 October, 2025. AFP/ Urban and Sport – Joan Valls The Airbus A320 is a “very good aircraft to fly” and has been safely flying for more than 40 years, an aviation expert says. It comes after more than 6000 … Read more

Tamison Soppet was the only Kiwi to be chosen for Switzerland’s Prix de Lausanne

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Source: Radio New Zealand When rising teenage ballet star Tamison Soppet found out she had been selected as candidate for Switzerland’s prestigious Prix de Lausanne she jumped for joy. Waiting with her parents to join a two-hour ballet class in Paris, the shocked but smiling Christchurch 15-year-old was bursting with excitement when her mother called … Read more

All Blacks Sevens end title drought, Black Ferns Sevens get revenge

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Source: Radio New Zealand All Blacks Sevens player Brady Rush. Photosport New Zealand has swept the Dubai round of the Sevens World Series with the Black Ferns Sevens and All Blacks Sevens beating Australia in their respective finals. The Black Ferns Sevens thumped their arch-rivals 29-14 before the All Blacks Sevens held on the beat … Read more

‘We are active members of society’: 40 Forty years of fighting HIV in NZ but the stigma is still there

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Source: Radio New Zealand This year also marks 40 years since the Burnett Foundation (formerly the New Zealand AIDS Foundation) opened its doors. 123RF More than four decades after the first New Zealander was diagnosed with HIV, medical advances have completely changed the face of the once-fatal virus, but one man living with it says … Read more

New wraparound counselling service to mark World AIDS Day

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Source: New Zealand Government Mental Health and Associate Health Minister Matt Doocey today hosted a World AIDS Day event at Parliament, announcing new funding to help more New Zealanders have faster access to mental health support. “Today, as we reflect on New Zealand’s progress in reducing locally acquired HIV infections and tackling the stigma surrounding … Read more

Motorbike rider injured after fleeing from Police, Lower Hutt

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Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Hutt Valley Area Commander Inspector Wade Jennings: A motorbike rider is in serious condition after crashing when fleeing from Police late last night. About 10.30pm, Police observed a motorbike being ridden in a dangerous manner on Fairway Drive, Lower Hutt, before turning on to Taita Drive. Before Police signalled … Read more