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Source: New Zealand Police Christchurch Police are reminding people to keep their homes secure during the summer months. The reminder comes after an incident on Friday 28 November, where a 35-year-old man is alleged to have committed a burglary by entering a residential address at night while the occupiers were asleep. The man is due … Read more
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries New Zealand Food Safety is supporting Smartfoods Ltd in its recall of specific batches of Tom & Luke Low Carb Snackaballs Chocolate Coated Cookies & Cream, Raspberry, and Hazelnut flavours due to the possible presence of hard plastic. “These products should not be eaten. You can return them to … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Australia sprung a surprise by dropping veteran spinner Nathan Lyon and picking Michael Neser in a four-prong seam attack for the second Ashes test starting in Brisbane on Thursday. England captain Ben Stokes won the toss and elected to bat first. Australia lead the five-test series 1-0 after winning the series-opener … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand In July it was announced by Rail Minister Winston Peters that Scott O’Donnell was appointed to the KiwiRail board. Photo: Otago Daily Times / Luisa Girao *This story has been updated to show that Scott O’Donnell has attended the three board meetings since his appointment. KiwiRail’s board chair says a director … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Dairy owner Kamlesh Patel was left with serious injuries after aggravated robbery. SUPPLIED Police will use the Eagle helicopter in Christchurch as part of a two-month operation to tackle a recent rise in youth crime. Officers arrested a 14-year-old boy after an Opawa dairy owner was stabbed during an aggravated robbery … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The measles virus, the US CDC says measles is very contagious and can be serious, and anyone who is not protected against the virus is at risk. Supplied/ US CDC Another measles case has been confirmed, taking the national total to 28 – 22 of which are no longer infectious. Health … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand No mow trials at Carterton’s parks aim to encourage more wild flowers to grow, helping the area’s ecosystems. LDR / Stuff A Wairarapa council’s climate-change adaptation programme is showing early signs of success. From no-mow trials in public parks, to soft plastic recycling and addressing water processing issues, Carterton council is … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Sky Sport AFP/SUPPLIED Customers who feel they have not been given enough notice about their Sky TV contracts rolling over should ask for a refund or cancel, Consumer NZ says. RNZ was contacted by a Sky TV customer who said he was upset with how his automatic renewal was handled. He … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Christchurch District Commander Superintendent Tony Hill: A young person has been arrested in relation to a number of recent incidents across Christchurch, including an aggravated robbery earlier this week where a store worker was seriously injured. The 17-year-old was located this afternoon in New Brighton and will be put … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Marlborough mayor Nadine Taylor said that council may struggle to renew key infrastructure such as roading under the Government’s proposed rates cap. LDR / Supplied The government’s proposed rates cap could put future core infrastructure projects at risk, Marlborough mayor Nadine Taylor says. The government has proposed capping rates rises at … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Senior Sergeant Stephen McDaniel says that Police are happy to have the brazen tagger off the streets. RNZ / Nate McKinnon Police 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 at the Christchurch District Court on … Read more
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand – Statement The NZPFU should call off continued strikes while facilitation process plays out Fire and Emergency says Fire and Emergency New Zealand welcomes the Employment Relations Authority’s decision to refer it and the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) to facilitation to help make progress in bargaining for a … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Analysis – The 2027 World Cup draw has happened, just under two years from when the tournament will be held in Australia. That in itself is worth questioning, but it is worth remembering this format was heavily scrutinised for the last World Cup and World Rugby obviously hasn’t listened or doesn’t … Read more
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