Lawsuit filed against Transpower and contractor Omexom over Northland power pylon toppling

Source: Radio New Zealand Class action has been filed against national grid operator Transpower and its maintenance contractor Omexom over the toppling of a power pylon in mid-2024 that cut power to the entire Northland region. The legal action is being taken on behalf of the roughly 20,000 businesses affected by the outage and, if … Read more

Serious injury outcome indicators: 2000–2024 – Stats NZ information release

Source: Statistics New Zealand Serious injury outcome indicators: 2000–2024 – information release 26 November 2025 Serious injury outcome indicators present the annual number and rate of serious injury outcomes in New Zealand, through a set of indicators for fatal and non-fatal injuries. Due to data processing issues, the release of the work-related injury targets at a … Read more

Investing government funding

Source: Tertiary Education Commission Last updated 2 September 2025 We invest government funding, through Investment Plans and contracts with tertiary education organisations (TEOs). We invest government funding, through Investment Plans and contracts with tertiary education organisations (TEOs). We invest in all forms of post-secondary school education and training, including foundation education, adult and community education … Read more

Work-based learning changes from 2026

Source: Tertiary Education Commission Last updated 11 September 2025 Earlier this year the Minister for Vocational Education announced the government’s decision to introduce an industry-led independent work-based learning model. Earlier this year the Minister for Vocational Education announced the government’s decision to introduce an industry-led independent work-based learning model. Work-based learning will be able to … Read more

Transcript for Dunedin hospital build

Source: Tertiary Education Commission Last updated 16 May 2023 [Lloyd Ma’ole – Workforce Central Dunedin] It’s pretty unusual for a capital build of this size to happen from scratch and particularly a hospital. It’s going to have ripple effects because this is a 10-year project. [Andrew Franicevic – Southbase Construction] This project is currently sitting around 200 million dollar … Read more

DHL reveals Asia Pacific’s retailers are optimistic for the coming Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping season

Source: Media Outreach 85% of businesses from the region indicate they plan to participate in the festive shopping period Almost 75% of consumers surveyed across these same markets intend to be active shoppers Consumer trust remains a challenge, however, as only about half of the region’s shoppers trust offers presented —underscoring the need for transparency … Read more

UOB, The EM District, and AEG Unveil “UOB LIVE,” Elevating ASEAN’s Entertainment Scene with a Cutting-Edge Indoor Event Hub

Source: Media Outreach Top Organizers and Promoters Applaud ‘UOB LIVE’ as ASEAN’s Premier Comprehensive and Advanced Entertainment Venue BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach – 28 August 2023 – United Overseas Bank (UOB), in collaboration with The EM District and AEG, has revealed an unprecedented alliance aimed at unveiling “UOB LIVE” – a cutting-edge and most … Read more

New Zealand’s best TikTok content creator crowned

Source: Radio New Zealand Māori father-of-three Louis Davis, who shares heartwarming and funny snippets of his family life, has been crowned NZ Creator of the Year. Davis describes himself as an “ocean lover”, evidenced by his popular seafood and diving clips on the platform. One of this most popular posts is of him devouring kina … Read more

Appier Powers Formosa Optical’s AI Transformation to Win Special Award for Customer Experience for Asia Pacific in the 2025 IDC Future Enterprise Awards

Source: Media Outreach Formosa Optical harnesses Appier’s AI to elevate customer experience, becoming the Asia/Pacific regional winner HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 November 2025 – Appier (TSE: 4180) today announced it has helped Formosa Optical, a leading optical retail brand in Taiwan, use its Data Cloud and Personalization Cloud to drive … Read more

Vingroup Builds Vietnam’s Future by Pursuing the Hard Path

Source: Media Outreach Vingroup’s story unfolds as a company that repeatedly opts for the hardest path, turning improbable ambitions in cars, cities and culture into a broader statement about Vietnam’s willingness to attempt what once seemed out of reach. HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 November 2025 – The electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast … Read more

Three arrested for allegedly selling cannabis illegally under the guise of a medical license

Source: Radio New Zealand Three men in Christchurch were arrested. (File photo) RNZ / Marika Khabazi Three people have been arrested in Christchurch after allegations of selling cannabis illegally while having a license to cultivate it for medical use. Police have alleged the trio were working as part of an organised crime group in the … Read more

Man dies after being found unresponsive in the water at Mount Maunganui beach

Source: Radio New Zealand The man died at Mount Maunganui beach on Wednesday evening. (File photo) RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly A man has died after being pulled from the water at a Mount Maunganui beach. Emergency services were called to the beach at 6.10pm to reports that a man had been pulled from the sea … Read more

Correction: Stewart Island hunting incident

Source: New Zealand Police A media release issued yesterday regarding a hunting death on Stewart Island in July 2025 contained an error regarding the name of the deceased. The full name of the man who died was Jock David Grant Davies. We apologise for the error.  ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre.  MIL OSI

South Africa’s Third-Largest City Ekurhuleni Secures Electric Power Campus Network with Huawei Wi-Fi Shield Technology

Source: Media Outreach GAUTENG, SOUTH AFRICA – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 November 2025 – The City of Ekurhuleni (COE), located in Gauteng Province, South Africa, is widely recognized as one of the country’s most urbanized (97%) and industrially developed core economic zones. COE is accelerating its digital transformation, Electric power reliability is a key … Read more

Banking – ASB trims interest rates

Source: ASB ASB is reducing interest rates across its variable home lending products in response to RBNZ’s OCR announcement. ASB’s Executive General Manager Personal Banking Adam Boyd says “We know that every little bit helps as we head into the holiday period, and the reductions we’ve made to our variable home loan rates should be … Read more

7-Eleven unveils the first-ever Sanrio characters “Unbox Your Perfume” collection

Source: Media Outreach A debut crossover with Hong Kong’s homegrown fragrance brand, BeCandle Double blind boxes. Double the surprises – for a scent-sparkling Christmas 7-Eleven App upgraded: new interface and Stamp Sharing are here HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 November 2025 – 7-Eleven is breaking boundaries once again – this time … Read more

Fish thought to be lost from Auckland’s wetlands found after decade of searching

Source: Radio New Zealand A native freshwater fish thought to be lost from Auckland’s wetlands has resurfaced after more than a decade of searching. Populations of the endangered Waikaka, or black mudfish, have been relocated in a small corner of Helensville in the last couple of months. Auckland Council’s senior regional fresh water advisor, Matt … Read more

Mental health data won’t be misused by new AI navigation tool – minister

Source: Radio New Zealand Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey. RNZ / Mark Papalii There will not be a risk of health data being misused as a result of a new AI navigation tool, says the mental health minister. Telehealth provider Whakarongorau Aotearoa will develop the tool, which people would be able to access after they … Read more

Govt cuts red tape for businesses developing new drones

Source: Radio New Zealand Drone manufacturers will no longer need approval for small changes to their technology. File photo. 123rf.com A new government rule aims to reduce hurdles for businesses developing new drones and other aviation technology. It is part of a set of regulatory changes intended to cut red tape and help with setting … Read more

Three charged in illegal distribution of cannabis, Canterbury

Source: New Zealand Police Three people have been arrested and charged following an investigation into the unlawful sale of cannabis in the Canterbury area. Today, Police executed a search warrant in the Middle Christchurch area after an investigation found that a group of individuals, operating under the guise of a medicinal cannabis licence cultivated cannabis … Read more

Marine researchers find biggest source of microplastics in our ocean is vehicle tyres

Source: Radio New Zealand Tiny particles from vehicle tyres are polluting the ocean. (File photo) Supplied Marine researchers in Auckland have discovered what is making up the majority of microplastics in New Zealand’s ocean. They found tiny pieces of vehicle tyres were polluting coastal waters and almost half of the rubber that shed on our … Read more

One dead after two trucks collide in Waikato

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / REECE BAKER Waikato police say a person has died after two trucks collided on State Highway 2 near Maramarua. Emergency services were called to the crash shortly before midday. Police say one other person was treated for minor injuries. State Highway 2 remains closed between Monument Road and Heaven … Read more

Aoraki Mt Cook deaths: Thousands raised for family of guide who ‘touched the lives’ of many

Source: Radio New Zealand Thomas Vialletet was the core provider for his family. Supplied More than $26,000 has been raised so far for the family of a Wānaka-based mountain guide who died on Aoraki Mt Cook. Wānaka’s Thomas Vialletet and a United States client were in a party of four, roped together in pairs, climbing … Read more

DHL Summit Solutions, Inc. (DSSI) accelerates sustainable transport with largest-owned EV fleet in the Philippines

Source: Media Outreach STA. ROSA, LAGUNA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 November 2025 – DHL Summit Solutions, Inc. (DSSI), the joint venture between DHL Supply Chain APAC and JG Summit Holdings, Inc., today marked a major milestone in its sustainability journey with the inauguration of its Electric Vehicle (EV) fleet. With its investment … Read more

Sharing to protect a child or young person’s wellbeing and safety (OT Act)

Source: Privacy Commissioner 24 Nov 2025, 09:00 If you believe a child or young person is in immediate danger, call the Police on 111. This section provides guidance on how to share information under the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989. Download a copy of this guidance (opens to PDF, 283KB). Information you will find on this … Read more

How much do people fear crime in New Zealand?

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Nate McKinnon More than half of adults have a low fear of crime, according to new data. The annual Crime and Victims survey last year introduced a new set of questions about the public’s perceptions of crime and the justice system. The 2024 results out on Wednesday showed 56 … Read more