All Blacks side named: Love to start in heavily rotated team

Source: Radio New Zealand Du’Plessis Kirifi celebrates with Ruben Love. Brett Phibbs / www.photosport.nz Wales v All Blacks Kick-off: 4:10am Sunday 23 November Principality Stadium, Cardiff Live blog updates on RNZ Scott Robertson has made 13 changes for the final All Black test of the year, against Wales in Cardiff. Scott Barrett and Simon Parker … Read more

How grandparents feel about being the go-to childcare

Source: Radio New Zealand When I turn up at her house, Virginia Taylor, 69, a retired Hamilton kindergarten teacher, has just returned from swimming lessons. Nickson, 3 ½, has damp hair and a post-swim appetite. Taylor opens a packet of crackers. Later she will negotiate a deal with him: if he sits quietly during our … Read more

Postcode lottery rampant in trauma care, South Island bears brunt of shortfall – specialists

Source: Radio New Zealand A study earlier this year showed Christchurch Hospital’s specialist trauma admitting service failed to improve patient outcomes due to staffing gaps, limited operating hours and underfunding. RNZ / Nate McKinnon Specialists say the health postcode lottery is rampant when it comes to trauma care. The South Island was bearing the brunt … Read more

Donald Trump’s tariff reversal delivers a major win for NZ farmers, but risks loom

Source: Radio New Zealand Sophie Barnes US President Donald Trump no longer has beef with some Kiwi exports, but others are still stuck paying a high price – and an economist warns it’s anyone’s guess how long the relief will last A surprise backflip on tariffs from Washington delivered a rare win for New Zealand’s … Read more

Recreational fishers oppose Hauraki Gulf fishing reforms, Shane Jones says ‘it’s a bit late’

Source: Radio New Zealand Ben Chissell, organiser of the One Ocean Protest in Auckland on 22 November 2025, fishing on the Hauraki Gulf, with his family. supplied A convoy of recreational fishers are planning to drive from across Auckland’s Harbour Bridge on Saturday morning, protesting aspects of the Hauraki Gulf Marine Protection Act and other … Read more

Killer Nathan Boulter investigated four years ago for rape allegations when he was 14

Source: Radio New Zealand Nathan Boulter appearing at the Auckland District Court in 2011. NZPA / David Rowland Warning: This story contains content some may find disturbing. Convicted killer Nathan Boulter was investigated four years ago over an allegation he raped a 15-year-old girl when he was 14. He was spoken to while serving time … Read more

Manawatū, Bay of Plenty pharmacists pick up 1257 mistakes in prescriptions in a week

Source: Radio New Zealand An audit at 68 pharmacies in Manawatū and Bay of Plenty found 26 percent of mistakes by prescribers – like doctors, midwives and dentists – had a high risk of patient harm. RNZ 1145 reports submitted with 1247 “issues” identified Dose issues most common (25.93 percent), followed by quantities, missing details … Read more

Coalition lauds 38,000 fewer victims of violent crime

Source: Radio New Zealand From left to right: Police Minister Mark Mitchell, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith. RNZ / Marika Khabazi The coalition says its tough on crime approach is working as a new survey reports 38,000 fewer victims of serious violent crime. The figure is close to double the government’s … Read more

Paid firefighters to strike at midday, FENZ says it’s unwarranted

Source: Radio New Zealand A firefighter at a strike in Auckland in August 2022. Supplied / Jemimah Peacocke Fire and Emergency (FENZ) is calling on the professional firefighters union to call off strike action planned for Friday. Paid firefighters will walk off the job for an hour at midday as the two parties continue to … Read more

Police Assistant Commissioner Sam Hoyle also visited Jevon McSkimming after charges laid

Source: Radio New Zealand Police assistant Commissioner Sam Hoyle. RNZ / Alexander Robertson Police Assistant Commissioner Sam Hoyle was the senior staffer who visited Jevon McSkimming along with former Deputy Police Commissioner Tania Kura while he faced charges of possessing child sexual exploitation and bestiality material. McSkimming pleaded guilty earlier this month. The former deputy … Read more

Clinicians call for more regulation of home pregnancy, Covid tests to ensure accuracy

Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealanders are buying home tests that may be no more accurate than flipping a coin. 123rf New Zealanders are buying home tests for pregnancy, herpes, chlamydia and more that may be no more accurate than flipping a coin. The tests, which give on-the-spot results, are called invitro devices used at … Read more

Board directors believe economy is improving – report

Source: Radio New Zealand Board directors were feeling positive about the economic outlook. (File photo) Supplied/ Kenny Eliason Board directors have a strong sense the economy is improving, amid rising concerns about shareholder activism, while other emerging risks go largely unchecked. The annual Director Sentiment Survey, by the Institute of Directors (IoD) in association with … Read more

Indigenous land cover continues to decline – Stats NZ news story

Indigenous land cover continues to decline – news story 20 November 2025 Indigenous land cover in Aotearoa New Zealand continued to decline between 1996 and 2023, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. Over the same period, urban land continued to expand. “The latest version of the New Zealand Land Cover Database (LCDB) shows the … Read more

YTL Cement Group Strengthens Sustainability Leadership with EPDs Across Its Product Portfolio

Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 November 2025 – YTL Cement Group (YTL Cement) has become the first cement and precast producer in Malaysia to obtain Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for products across its ECOCem®, ECOConcrete™ and precast product ranges, marking a major milestone in its sustainability journey. YTL … Read more

China highlights green achievements at COP30 side session

Source: Media Outreach BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 November 2025 – China showcased its environmental achievements at a side session during the 30th UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, on November 10, underscoring its broader vision of ecological civilization and its ongoing efforts to address climate change. The event, held … Read more

Hong Kong Maritime Week: Setting sail for a greener future

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 November 2025 – Global leaders from the shipping world have converged for Hong Kong Maritime Week (HKMW) 2025, the ninth edition of the week-long series of events (November 16-22) held under the overarching theme of “Navigating to a Greener Future”. With over 50 … Read more

Anti-money laundering law change provides immediate relief for businesses

Source: New Zealand Government Basic financial transactions are about to get a whole lot easier with the first in a series of Anti–Money Laundering (AML) red-tape cuts passing its final reading in Parliament today, Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee says. The Statutes Amendment Bill makes small but important fixes across 41 Acts, including a key … Read more

Vinhomes Green Paradise recognized as the first official participant of the global campaign “7 Wonders of Future Cities”

Source: Media Outreach HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 November 2025 – Vinhomes Green Paradise has been officially recognized as the very first Official Participant of the global campaign “7 Wonders of Future Cities”, launched by New7Wonders. Surpassing 90proposals and applications from around the world to become the earliest project … Read more

ZJLD Group Honored with Dual Accolades: “ESG Special Commendation Award” and “UN Sustainability Impact Award for SDGs”

Source: Media Outreach Recognized by Two Prestigious Institutions for the Group’s Outstanding ESG Governance and Sustainable Business Contributions HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 November 2025 – ZJLD Group Inc. (“ZJLD” or the “Company”, SEHK stock code: 06979.HK), the first baijiu enterprise listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, is proud to … Read more

Two dead after crash near Timaru

Source: Radio New Zealand State Highway One north of Timaru is closed after a fatal crash. RNZ / Tim Brown Two people have been killed and another seriously injured after a crash between a car and a truck north of Timaru on Thursday evening. Emergency Services were called to the scene on State Highway One … Read more

TOJOY leads over 20 Chinese enterprise representatives to Saudi Arabia to explore new collaborations and global market opportunities

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 November 2025 – Recently, a delegation of Chinese enterprises, organized by TOJOY Shared Smart Enterprise Service, a leading Chinese enterprise service platform, held business talks with the Ministry of Investment for Saudi Arabia (MISA) in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. Mr. Ge … Read more

All Blacks named: Love to start in heavily rotated team

Source: Radio New Zealand Du’Plessis Kirifi celebrates with Ruben Love. Brett Phibbs / www.photosport.nz Wales v All Blacks Kick-off: 4:10am Sunday 23 November Principality Stadium, Cardiff Live blog updates on RNZ Scott Robertson has made 13 changes for the final All Black test of the year, against Wales in Cardiff. Scott Barrett and Simon Parker … Read more

Fatal crash, SH1, Timaru

Source: New Zealand Police Two people have died following a crash between a car and a truck on State Highway 1, north of Timaru. Emergency services were called to the crash about 5:10pm, near the intersection of Brosnan Road. Sadly, two people died at the scene, while one person was airlifted to hospital in a … Read more

Jobsdb by SEEK Reveals 24% of Job Scams Target Admin & Office Support, Predominantly Entry-Level Positions

Source: Media Outreach Hong Kong’s regulated market structure contributes to the lower fraudulent ad rate HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 November 2025 – In recognition of International Fraud Awareness Week, Jobsdb by SEEK released new insights into employment fraud trends across the operating markets, revealing how scammers adapt their tactics to … Read more

Nearly five million tyres collected in first year of recycle scheme

Source: Radio New Zealand Adele Rose, the CEO of 3R Group that manages the Tyrewise Scheme. Supplied The equivalent of 4.8 million rubber car tyres have been collected in the first year of a recycle scheme. Tyrewise is governed by a charitable trust and funded by the fee that is charged on the sale of … Read more

Thousands attend world’s largest indigenous education conference in Auckland

Source: Radio New Zealand Layla Bailey-McDowell / RNZ Indigenous peoples are leaving the world’s largest indigenous education conference (WIPCE) feeling inspired, uplifted and strengthened. Over the week thousands of indigenous educators descended on Aotea Centre, Tāmaki Makaurau, for the World Indigenous Peoples’ Conference on Education 2025 (WIPCE). Alongside keynote speakers and hundreds of presentations, discussions … Read more

Work Sites – RBNZ Wellington building to reopen following isolated asbestos disturbance

Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 20 November 2025 – The Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s Wellington building will reopen on Friday 21 November following the successful remediation of an isolated asbestos disturbance. The remediation work has been fully assessed by a specialist asbestos consultant following removal works undertaken by a Class A licensed asbestos removal … Read more