Dentist accused of treating patients while license suspended named

Source: Radio New Zealand Dr Jacob Goldenberg and his company, Total Health Dentistry in Ponsonby, face 21 charges. RNZ / Liu Chen An Auckland dentist accused of treating patients while his license was suspended can now be named. Dr Jacob Goldenberg and his company, Total Health Dentistry in Ponsonby, face 21 charges under the Health … Read more

Thousands of insurance claims lodged as result of wild October weather

Source: Radio New Zealand A house in Milton, Otago, had its roof ripped off in October wild weather. (File photo) RNZ/ Calvin Samuel About 10,000 insurance claims have been lodged as a result of the wild weather that battered New Zealand last month. Severe wind and heavy rain warnings were issued for much of the … Read more

Show You Care This World Children’s Day

Source: New Zealand Government This World Children’s Day we should celebrate our nation’s caregivers and encourage others to consider becoming a caregiver. “Every child deserves to feel secure, to be nurtured, and to know they belong. Today, there are more than 2000 caregivers across New Zealand, including respite, emergency, transitional and family home caregivers,” says … Read more

Update: Waikanae homicide investigation

Source: New Zealand Police To be attributed to Detective Inspector Jamie Woods, Field Crime Manager: A homicide inquiry is ongoing after a man died in Waikanae yesterday afternoon. Police were called to Kakariki Grove at around 3.15pm yesterday, where a man was located critically injured and subsequently passed away. Three men – aged 20, 25 … Read more

Clean Vehicle Standard Bill passes third reading

Source: New Zealand Government The Government passed legislation today to slash the Clean Vehicle Standard’s charges and keep additional costs from being passed on to consumers. “We’ve acted quickly to put these temporary measures in place to avoid the risk of an estimated $264 million in net charges being passed on to New Zealand households … Read more

Hong Kong hiring confidence returns in 2026 driven by IPO recovery

Source: Media Outreach 34% of employers plan to increase hiring volume in 2026. Only 30% of professionals report low confidence about the job market — a 16% drop from last year. 40% of professionals rank “job security & stability” among their top three things they value from an employer, up 1.7 percentage points from the … Read more

Global toolkit launched to keep seabirds safer

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  20 November 2025 The new Seabird-Safe Fishing Toolkit is an online, interactive platform to help fishing companies understand how they can reduce their captures of seabirds on longline hooks set for tuna. Included in the toolkit are maps showing where threatened seabirds occur, fishing practices to reduce the risk of … Read more

Taiwan CareTech Alliance Targets Japan’s Silver Market with Smart Elderly Care Solutions

Source: Media Outreach TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 November 2025 – To seize opportunities in Japan’s rapidly aging market, Taiwan’s smart assistive technology SME, Netown Corporation, has partnered with nine outstanding care technology Taiwanese SMEs to establish the Taiwan CareTech Alliance (Japanese name: 台湾ケアテック連盟). Under this brand, the alliance aims to expand … Read more

Invitation To MCKL Open Day – Every Student’s Degree Pathway Begins Here

Source: Media Outreach Methodist College Kuala Lumpur (MCKL) invites all high school students, leavers and parents to join the much-anticipated Open Day happening on 21–22 November 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at both the Kuala Lumpur and Penang (Pykett Campus). KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 November 2025 – The … Read more

Winston Peters vows to repeal Regulatory Standards Bill; David Seymour hits back

Source: Radio New Zealand NZ First leader Winston Peters told Radio Waatea his party will repeal the Regulatory Standards Bill if re-elected. RNZ / Mark Papalii New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has vowed to repeal the Regulatory Standards Bill (RSB) if re-elected next year. It’s prompted the bill’s key proponent, ACT leader David Seymour, … Read more

Much-loved teacher at Auckland’s Takapuna Grammar School dies after diving accident in Fiji

Source: Radio New Zealand Kevin Hu was a maths teacher at Takapuna Grammar School. SUPPLIED An Auckland secondary school is mourning the loss of a much-loved maths teacher who died following a diving accident in Fiji. Kevin Hu, was the head of calculus at Takapuna Grammar School. In a notice to the school community, the … Read more

Concerns over proposal to axe wildfire specialist roles

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Samuel Rillstone A wildfire expert says a proposal to axe wildfire specialist roles could lead to underprepared firefighters being sent to tackle blazes. Staff were told last week of proposed changes designed to slash $50 million from Fire and Emergency’s (FENZ) annual costs. FENZ said the restructure would not … Read more

“TORI SANWA,” Japan’s Century-Old Legendary Brand, Collaborates with Café Sensu for a Pop-up Store Launch at Tai Koo APITA

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 November 2025 – With over 125 years of history in Japan, the legendary Japanese brand revered as the “King of Purebred Chicken”, “TORI SANWA,” has seen continuous high popularity and enthusiastic response since its launch in Times Square, Causeway Bay. To meet the … Read more

SATS Posts 2Q Net Profit Of S$78.9 Million

Source: Media Outreach 2Q FY26 Highlights (YoY): Revenue rose 8.4% to S$1.6B, driven by strong cargo volume growth across Asia, Europe and the Middle East EBITDA grew 15.7% to S$307.4M with margin expansion from 18.3% to 19.6% SATS declares an interim dividend of 2 cents (S$) per share SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 … Read more

A Decade of Connecting Perth and Malaysia with Batik Air

Source: Media Outreach Celebrating 10 Years of Seamless Connectivity, Enhanced Travel Options, and Growing Tourism Ties PERTH, AUSTRALIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 November 2025 – Batik Air Malaysia proudly celebrates 10 years of connecting Perth and Malaysia, marking a decade of reliable and convenient travel with special festivities at Perth Airport, Australia. This … Read more

Advocacy – Statement by the Palestine Forum of New Zealand on World Children’s Day – 20 November

Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand World Children’s Day is observed every year on 20 November, marking two foundational moments in international human rights: the United Nations’ adoption of the Declaration of the Rights of the Child in 1959, and thirty years later, the Convention on the Rights of the Child in 1989. These landmark … Read more

Earth Sciences – It’s breeding season for invasive clam

Source: Earth Sciences New Zealand Earth Science NZ researchers are seeing signs that breeding season for the invasive freshwater gold clam ( Corbicula fluminea) has begun. Earth Sciences NZ Principal Technician Karen Thompson says gold clams are breeding machines. “It’s breeding time in the Waikato River, but this is no cause for celebration. Tiny clams have … Read more

Tech – Free grassroots AI training is changing nonprofits in regional NZ

Source: Rata Foundation A grassroots community-led AI education programme specifically designed for not-for-profits is helping organisations save thousands of dollars while building confidence in emerging technology. The Not-For-Profit AI Capacity Building Programme, developed by Nelson AI Sandbox (NAIS), is a free education initiative aiming to bridge the digital divide by equipping non-profits and community groups with … Read more

Employment Disputes – Fire and Emergency urges firefighters to call off their strike on Friday

Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand is urging the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) to call off its scheduled one-hour strike at midday this Friday 21 November. “A full strike will impact public safety,” Deputy National Commander Megan Stiffler says. “Striking is unwarranted given we have our next meeting to … Read more

History and Heritage – Interim Radiocarbon Dating Results Shed New Light on Waka Discovery

Source: Ministry for Culture and Heritage “Interim radiocarbon dating results have been released ahead of the final archaeological report, offering significant insights into the waka discovered at Site CH744 on Rēkohu Wharekauri Chatham Island.” said Glenis Philip-Barbara, Pou Mataaho o Te Hua Deputy Secretary Delivery and Investment, Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Lead Archaeologist … Read more

Conservation award honours a defender of New Zealand’s unique landscapes

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  20 November 2025 Drawing on his deep and extensive knowledge, Kelvin has increased understanding of ecosystems on a nationwide level, aided court decisions, and supported community conservation. Penny Nelson says that Dr Kelvin Lloyd, epitomises the qualities of the prestigious conservation award, which recognises people who have made an outstanding … Read more

Steering our Great Rides into the Future

Source: New Zealand Government A new funding arrangement to support the management and maintenance of New Zealand’s 23 iconic Great Rides will enable Kiwis and international visitors to get out to the regions, now and into the future, Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston says. “The Government is committing $7.5 million over three years from … Read more

Person killed in crash on busy road in Auckland’s Mt Eden

Source: Radio New Zealand Traffic on Dominion Rd in Mt Eden being diverted by police after a serious car crash. Calvin Samuel / RNZ One person has died following a crash in Auckland’s Mt Eden. Traffic was being diverted on Dominion Rd following the single-car crash at 10.18am. Initial reports had suggested one person had … Read more

Man in court after spate of crimes in Feilding

Source: New Zealand Police A 41-year-old man has been charged with nine offences after a spate of thefts and burglaries in Feilding. The offending goes back to 18 September, when the man is alleged to have broken into a vehicle and stolen personal possessions on Willowbank Crescent. What followed was multiple instances of dishonesty offences … Read more

Road blocked, Harihari Highway, Ross

Source: New Zealand Police Harihari Highway (SH6), Ross, is blocked following a serious crash this afternoon. Police were notified of the multi-vehicle crash, near Donoghues Road, around 1:10pm. Initial indicators are that there have been serious injuries. The Serious Crash Unit has been advised and the road is expected to be blocked for some time … Read more

Wuxi Shows What It Takes to Become a UNESCO City of Music

Source: Media Outreach WUXI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 November 2025 – On 31 October 2025, Wuxi in Jiangsu Province was announced as China’s first “City of Music”, officially joining the UNESCO Creative Cities Network. It is a title well worthy of further investigation. Music unites every country and culture in the world, … Read more

Update: Allegations of electoral fraud, Ōtara-Papatoetoe

Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Inspector Shaun Vickers, Counties Manukau CIB: Two separate investigations are underway following several complaints received in relation to the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Election. Police can confirm that at this stage we are investigating 16 complaints, forwarded to us from Election Services. This investigation remains in the early … Read more