GP worries crowded housing will add to measles spread in Auckland

Source: Radio New Zealand Dr Oruba Khalil. Supplied An Auckland doctor based in Otara said crowded housing makes children in her community more vulnerable to the spread of measles, and is doing everything she can to make vaccinations more accessible to families. There are now six actively infectious cases of measles across the country, and … Read more

Contract for new SH25 Pepe Stream bridge signed

Source: New Zealand Government Transport Minister Chris Bishop has welcomed news that a contract has been confirmed for design, consenting, and construction of the new two-lane bridge to replace the Pepe Stream Bridge on State Highway 25 (SH25).   “At more than 80 years old, the current single-lane bridge is a bottleneck, with severe congestion experienced during … Read more

Air NZ cabin crews may strike in week before Christmas

Source: Radio New Zealand Air NZ said there was no change to flight schedules at this time. (File photo) RNZ / Dan Cook The union for Air NZ cabin crew is defending the timing of strike activity planned for eight days before Christmas. Some cabin crews will walk off the job on December 18, although … Read more

Person in hospital as car ploughs into Auckland villa

Source: Radio New Zealand The crash, on Seafield View Rd, was reported to police just after 7.30am on Friday. Finn Blackwell One person has been taken to hospital in moderate condition after a car crashed into a house in the Auckland suburb of Grafton. The crash, on Seafield View Rd, was reported to police just … Read more

Biosecurity Act breaches cost aviation company penalty of $150,000 

Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Menzies Aviation Limited has been ordered by the court to pay a penalty of $150,000 for breaches of the Biosecurity Act.  Menzies operates 2 MPI-approved transitional facilities at Auckland Airport for handling imported airfreight, containers, and packaging. It’s at these facilities that uncleared risk goods go through the necessary biosecurity clearance.  In a recent judgement released by the Auckland High Court, Menzies Aviation Limited was ordered to pay the penalty for failing to comply with a compliance order issued by the Ministry … Read more

Lone feral cat that destroyed tern colony caught

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  05 December 2025 In December 2024 the feral tom cat reached a large island in the river where the endangered terns were nesting. It killed and ate several adult birds, chicks and eggs, disturbing the colony and causing almost all 95 nests to be abandoned. Last week contractors, husband and … Read more

Victim of Whakatāne River crash named

Source: Radio New Zealand Whakatāne River. Google Maps The person who died after a car crashed into a river off State Highway 2 near Whakatāne on Tuesday has been named. They were 44-year-old Ngahina Takarangi, of Whakatāne. A second person was injured in the crash on White Pine Bush Road, Tāneatua, police said. “The circumstances … Read more

EIT holds inaugural meeting of new council as it prepares for independence

Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 19 hours ago The inaugural meeting of the new EIT Council was held today as EIT celebrated preparations to stand back up as a stand-alone independent polytechnic under local leadership and governance. The Council met today on the Hawke’s Bay campus in Taradale, in readiness for EIT standing back up … Read more

EIT Associate Professor features on Botswana TV at global computing education conference

Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 2 days ago EIT Auckland Associate Professor of Computing Dr Alison Clear appeared on Botswana Television while representing Aotearoa at a major international computing education conference held in Africa for the first time. Alison travelled to Gaborone for the ACM Global Computing Education Conference (CompEd 2025), where she serves as … Read more

Name release and appeal for information: Fatal crash, Tāneatua

Source: New Zealand Police Police can now release the name of the person who died following a crash on White Pine Bush Road, Tāneatua on 2 December. She was 44-year-old Ngahina Takarangi of Whakatane. A second person sustained serious injuries in the crash. The circumstances of the crash remain under investigation, and Police would like … Read more

Football: What you need to know ahead of the FIFA World Cup draw

Source: Radio New Zealand Chris Wood takes a selfie with fans after defeating Cote d’Ivoire. Andrew Lahodynskyj / www.photosport.nz 2026 FIFA World Cup draw Washington DC Saturday 6 December, 6am NZT Live blog coverage on RNZ The draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be made in Washington DC on Saturday. So who could … Read more

Golf: Ryan Fox battles Melbourne wind to lead Australian Open

Source: Radio New Zealand Ryan Fox. photosport Ryan Fox emerged happy from a taxing opening round at the Australian Open in Melbourne, sharing the top of the leaderboard with Australia’s Elvis Smylie and Mexican Carlos Ortiz. Strong winds at the Royal Melbourne course dominated day one, with world number two Rory McIlroy among those to … Read more

Further arrest made in relation to youth offending, Christchurch

Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Canterbury District Commander, Superintendent Tony Hill: A second young person has been arrested in Christchurch overnight, in relation to an aggravated robbery on Wairakei Road on Sunday 30 November. The 17-year-old handed himself in to Police yesterday evening, and will appear before the Youth Court today, charged with … Read more

Kiwis putting cost of living ahead of environment, ministry boss says

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Unsplash The boss of the Ministry for the Environment believes most New Zealanders are more concerned about immediate challenges, particularly pressures on households, than the environment. Ministry officials faced questions about its mahi and people by the Environment select committee on Thursday, as part of Scrutiny Week. Hundreds of … Read more

‘Transformed my life’: Call for specialist courts to break addiction cycles

Source: Radio New Zealand Australian-born Melanie Rauth was 13 when drugs and alcohol first entered her life after her parents split. RNZ/Rayssa Almeida A former addict who spent years moving in and out of jail says the only real way out was through specialist courts that treat addiction. New Ministry of Justice figures show people … Read more

GP worries crowded housing contributing to measles spread in Auckland

Source: Radio New Zealand Dr Oruba Khalil. Supplied An Auckland doctor based in Otara said crowded housing makes children in her community more vulnerable to [https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/580795/paediatrician-worries-new-measles-wave-spreading-undetected the spread of measles, and is doing everything she can to make vaccinations more accessible to families. There are now six actively infectious cases of measles across the country, … Read more

WorkSafe rule change introduces ‘lethal’ risk of electrocution, electrical inspectors say

Source: Radio New Zealand Two electricians work on an EV charging station. Supplied / New Zealand Electrical Inspectors Association Homes and businesses have been exposed to a new “lethal” risk of electrocution because of a rule change, according to electrical inspectors. RNZ can reveal a dispute that’s escalated over the last month as inspectors in … Read more

IKEA’s Hawke’s Bay pine tree expansion flames fears residents will be left to pay

Source: Radio New Zealand The highly anticipated opening of Swedish furniture company IKEA in New Zealand comes as a rural community worries about the fire risk from pine plantations. Since 2020 IKEA has converted six Central Hawke’s Bay farms into pine forestry, which they believe makes them the largest forestry owner in the district. This … Read more

Testing, testing and more testing for the country’s biggest transport job: Auckland’s CRL

Source: Radio New Zealand The Karanga-a-Hape underground station will house the longest escalator in New Zealand, at 40 metres long Supplied: CRL Those in charge of the country’s most expensive transport infrastructure are confident the new timetable for opening will stick – but they won’t name a date. Auckland’s $5.5 billion City Rail Link has … Read more

95 percent of fast-track amendment bill submitters opposed to changes

Source: Radio New Zealand About 95 percent of feedback on the Fast Track amendment bill is opposed. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone About 95 percent of feedback on the fast-track amendment bill is opposed, with the coalition-majority select committee reporting back after less than a month. The government intends to pass the legislation, which it says … Read more

IRD error shortchanges thousands of taxpayers by an average of $300 each

Source: Radio New Zealand An IRD mistake resulted in more than 4000 incorrect tax bills More than 4000 people have been affected by an Inland Revenue error that could have meant they paid the wrong amount of tax. RNZ was contacted by a reader who said he had noticed the error when he went to … Read more

Yunnan Showcases Top 10 Must-try Experiences at Trip.Best: Southeast Asia Travel Trends Unpacked

Source: Media Outreach SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 December 2025 – On December 2, 2025, Yunnan Province, as an emerging destination in China among Southeast Asia travellers, was invited to deliver a special presentation to highlight its rich cultural tourism resources, at the Trip.Best: Southeast Asia Travel Trends Unpacked Event at Resorts … Read more

China’s REIT Market Accelerates Growth, Signaling a New Era for Real Estate Investment

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 December 2025 – China’s Real Estate Investment Trust (C-REIT) market is entering a transformative phase, marked by rapid expansion in issuance size, diversification into emerging asset classes, and rising institutional investor confidence. Since its inception, the market has grown to reach a total … Read more

Value of building work put in place: September 2025 quarter – Stats NZ information release

Source: Statistics New Zealand Value of building work put in place: September 2025 quarter – information release 4 December 2025 Value of building work statistics estimate the value and volume of work put in place on construction jobs in New Zealand. Key factsIn the September 2025 quarter: the seasonally adjusted total building volume rose 1.5 percent … Read more

Monitoring update: July 2024

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

Auckland welcomes world’s longest direct flight, linking China and South America

Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland has welcomed the first passengers transiting on what has been dubbed the “world’s longest direct flight”. A new China Eastern Airlines service from Shanghai to Buenos Aires landed in Auckland just after 6pm on Thursday. The route departs from Shanghai’s Pudong International Airport and is scheduled to take roughly 25 … Read more

Dah Sing Bank Unveils 24-Hour US Stock Trading Service

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 December 2025 – Dah Sing Bank, Limited (“the Bank”) announced the extension of its US stock trading service to 24 hours*, offering investors round-the-clock trading experience. The US equity market remains the largest globally by market capitalisation and continues to be a key … Read more