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Source: Radio New Zealand The asbestos scare prompted a recall of several brands of children coloured play sand. Supplied The Ministry of Education says early childhood services and school boards are legally responsible for funding asbestos-contaminated sand removal, after a kindergarten operator estimated a $350,000 clean-up to decontaminate her sites. Whānau Manaaki chief executive Amanda … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police As the festive season approaches, Police in the Southland Area are gearing up for an operation to make sure punters don’t end up on Santa’s naughty list as they partake in revelry and merriment. Area Manager for Prevention (Community) Senior Sergeant Brent Kingsland says the initiative, which begins this week and … Read more
Source: Worksafe New Zealand 4 December 2025 WorkSafe New Zealand has issued a four-year plan resetting how it operates, to improve health and safety outcomes nationwide. The Statement of Intent 2025–2029 puts educating and engaging businesses in the spotlight, whilst delivering proportionate enforcement when needed. We know most businesses and workers want to do the … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 December 2025 – Venture Cars, a parallel car importer in Singapore, has introduced a new lease-to-own programme aimed at making car ownership more accessible amid rising Certificate of Entitlement (COE) costs in Singapore. The initiative offers an alternative route to ownership by allowing customers to … Read more
Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 December 2025 – This holiday season, international travelers and families are invited to experience “The Magical Celebration 2025” by ONESIAM, a city-wide festive campaign spanning five iconic experiential destinations across Bangkok. Running from December 2025 through January 2026, the celebration unites immersive art installations, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Minister of Internal Affairs, Brooke van Velden welcomes the Governance and Administration Committee [Committee] report back of the Online Casino Gambling Bill [Bill]. This report marks a crucial step forward in advancing online gambling regulations that protect Kiwis from harm. I’m pleased the report aligns strongly with Government decisions,” says Ms van Velden. The Committee received … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The town supply for Paihia, Ōpua and Waitangi comes from a treatment plant drawing water from the Waitangi River, just upstream of Haruru Falls. RNZ/ Peter de Graaf People in three Far North towns – including the summer holiday hotspot of Paihia – have been warned to boil their tap water … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 December 2025 – Singapore’s largest education publishers, Marshall Cavendish Education (MCE), and Educational Publishing House (EPH) have partnered with EdTech company Scribo Learning to introduce the first national curriculum-aligned AI-based marking and evaluation app, Vision Workbooks, as part of their AI offerings nationwide. The app … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand By Noam Mānuka Lazarus, Massey University journalism student “Track closed” safety sign torn down. SUPPLIED A mountain biking instructor says Wellington mountain bike trails have again been littered with logs, dug up and blocked with wooden barriers. Police and the Wellington City Council have been investigating the damage to the Matairangi/Mt … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Police find machete in Auckland reserve five months after killing of US man Kyle Whorrall. Supplied/police Auckland police cannot say if a machete found in their investigation into the killing of US student, Kyle Whorrall, is linked to his fatal attack. Another teenager was charged with the 33-year-old’s murder on Wednesday. … Read more
Source: Media Outreach An East-meets-West digital fashion experience — uniting Paris Fashion Week insights with local talent in a fun, future-forward showcase for all ages, driving Hong Kong’s digital economy From 22 November – 2 December 2025 at AIRSIDE Gate33 Gallery HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 December 2025 – Organised by … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 December 2025 – Home Guide Interior Design, an interior design company with over 20 years of experience, is proud to announce the launch of its innovative HomeAlive 360° Tour. This new offering provides homeowners with a flexible and cost-effective approach to home renovation, prioritizing exceptional … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Registered nurse prescribers can now prescribe nearly double the number of medicines, significantly expanding access to timely, local care for New Zealanders, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “Improving access to healthcare in communities is a key priority for the Government. These changes will mean people can get the medicines they need … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police have arrested a North Canterbury resident for over 500 tags in various locations throughout Kaikoura, Canterbury and Dunedin. The 23-year-old man will be appearing in the Christchurch District Court on 5 December on charges of entering agricultural land with intent and wilful damage for graffiti. Senior Sergeant Stephen McDaniel says … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 December 2025 – The choice between studying online or on campus reflects a significant global education shift that Singapore is actively embracing. As technology reshapes how knowledge is delivered, hybrid learning, combining online flexibility with on-campus engagement, has emerged as the future-ready model. The Singapore … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 December 2025 – Gaw Capital Partners, a leading multi-asset investment management firm, is pleased to announce that the firm, through an onshore Pre-REITs Fund in which it serves as Co-General Partner (Co-GP), has successfully acquired Florentia Village Chengdu, a premium outlet mall in Chengdu, … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 December 2025 – Cathay Cargo has once again set the benchmark for excellence in air freight, being named Best Air Cargo Carrier – Asia at the Asian Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain (AFLAS) Awards 2025. The prestigious event, hosted by Asia Cargo News, recognises the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand PPTA president Chris Abercrombie. Photo: Supplied *This article has been updated to correct the size of the pay offer rejected by school support staff The secondary teachers’ union says its members accepted the government’s pay offer because they wanted to clear the decks before the start of next year. It says … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Education Minister Erica Stanford is welcoming the successful conclusion of pay negotiations for secondary teachers following a majority vote from Post Primary Teachers’ Association (PPTA) members to accept the most recent offer. “I’m delighted for secondary teachers across the country who will be receiving pay increases at the start of the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Air NZ said it had now reached agreements “in principle” with unions representing its regional turboprop and widebody jet cabin crew. AFP Air New Zealand says there will no longer be strike action affecting long-haul or regional travellers, but disruptions to its domestic, Tasman and Pacific services are still possible. Cabin … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police As Christmas gift shopping moves increasingly online, scammers are ramping up their activity across the country. Dunedin’s Investigation Support Unit is seeing more and more people fall victim to scams and other fraudulent activity, particularly on Facebook Marketplace. Southern District Service Delivery Manager Senior Sergeant Blair Dalton says there are a … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A coordinated Police response meant an offender didn’t get far after she allegedly carried out an aggravated robbery in Newmarket. Around 4pm the alleged offender entered a shop on Osborne Street allegedly carrying a knife. Detective Senior Sergeant Rebecca Kirk, of Auckland City Crime Squad, says the woman approached the sole … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 04 December 2025 New Zealand Deerstalkers Association (NZDA) members can fly into the Hauhungaroa Range at a heavily discounted rate through a partnership between the Department of Conservation, NZDA and a local helicopter operator. DOC has waived landing fees to support the trial, and a local helicopter operator is contributing … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Location: Central Police can confirm one person has died following a crash in Castlecliff yesterday. The single vehicle crash on Karaka St was reported just after 12pm. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre MIL OSI
Source: Radio New Zealand Andrew Coster when he was in charge of the police. RNZ / Angus Dreaver Analysis – Headline writers have had their fun calling it ‘Coster’s Last Stand’, and like the general’s doomed battle, it ended with a crushing fall. The comparison falls apart pretty quickly after that. Yes, Andrew Coster leaves … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland has managed to avoid a predicted IKEA stampede and traffic jams as the first shoppers entered the new store at Mt Wellington in Auckland. Despite warnings of motorway gridlock and potential delays finding a carpark, traffic was free flowing in the area with Google Maps showing a 16-minute trip from … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Education Minister Erica Stanford has said the treaty is the Crown’s responsibility, not schools’. RNZ / Mark Papalii An Education Ministry report shows officials strongly warned the government against removing schools’ Treaty of Waitangi obligations. The proactively-released document said changing references to the treaty in the Education and Training Act was … Read more