Sheep dog trials return to screen in new broadcasting deal

Source: Radio New Zealand Crowds will pack in to watch the Sam Strahan Memorial sheep dog trials at the New Zealand Rural Games. www.ruralgames.co.nz Harking back to the days of A Dog’s Show, sheep dog trials are returning to the screen in a new broadcasting deal for next year’s New Zealand Rural Games. After starting … Read more

NZ is full of paper roads, but what are they and how can you find them?

Source: Radio New Zealand A paper road running adjacent to a farm near Hurunui. (File photo) Herenga a Nuku Across New Zealand there are 55,000 kilometres of paper roads, a term which may not be familar to many. While these roads won’t appear on Google Maps and aren’t maintained in the same way as the … Read more

MCKL’s Brightest Cambridge Learners Igniting Success on the Global Stage

Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 November 2025 – Two Cambridge A-Level students from MCKL College (Penang, Pykett Campus) were recognised for their exceptional achievements at the Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards Malaysia (OCLA) held at Dwi Emas International School, Shah Alam. Organised by Cambridge Assessment International Education, the OCLA … Read more

Sharing information to protect the wellbeing and safety of children and young people

Source: Privacy Commissioner Print | Email this page Office of the Privacy Commissioner | Sharing information to protect the wellbeing and safety of children and young people 24 Nov 2025, 09:00 Information sharing is a critically important activity within the children’s sector Our guidance includes: People working in the children’s sector will often need to … Read more

Sharing information using the Privacy Act 2020

Source: Privacy Commissioner 24 Nov 2025, 09:00 Information Privacy Principle (IPP) 11 permits the sharing of personal information that is held by agencies in certain circumstances. Download a copy of this guidance (opens to PDF, 394KB). Information you will find on this page: When you want to share information about a victim or perpetrator of … Read more

Sharing when a child is subject to family harm (Family Violence Act)

Source: Privacy Commissioner 21 Nov 2025, 09:00 If you believe a child or young person is in immediate danger, call the Police on 111. This page provides guidance on how to share information under the Family Violence Act 2018. Download a copy of this guidance (opens to PDF, 369 KB). Information you will find on … Read more

Checklist: Deciding whether to share when using Section 66C

Source: Privacy Commissioner Our website uses cookies so we can analyse our site usage and give you the best experience. Click “Accept” if you’re happy with this, or click “More” for information about cookies on our site, how to opt out, and how to disable cookies altogether. MIL OSI

Investigations continue after man injured in Henderson

Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Inspector Simon Walker, Waitematā West Area Commander: Police enquiries are underway after a man was located with serious injuries in Henderson this afternoon. Police were called to Edsel Street at 2.40pm. The victim has been taken to Auckland City Hospital and is in a serious but stable condition. … Read more

New Zealand’s track record of racial equality under review at the UN

Source: Radio New Zealand Tina Ngata. Supplied/Sarah Sparks Māori leaders have told the UN Committee on Eliminating Racial Discrimination (CERD) that racism against Māori has escalated under the current government. New Zealand is signed up to the UN’s International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (CERD). This requires the government to … Read more

Police continuing to investigate 17 over ‘misuse and inappropriate content’

Source: Radio New Zealand 123rf.com Three police staff investigated in relation to “misuse and inappropriate content” have been cleared of any wrongdoing. Last week, police confirmed 20 police staff were being investigated, three of whom were facing criminal investigations. In total, six staff had been stood down. On Wednesday, Acting Deputy Commissioner Jill Rogers told … Read more

Fatal crash, SH 2, Maramarua

Source: New Zealand Police Police can now confirm one person has sadly died following a two-truck collision on State Highway 2, near Maramarua earlier today. Emergency services were called to the scene around 11.42am. One other person was treated for minor injuries.  State Highway 2 remains closed between Monument Road and Heaven Road with diversions … Read more

Update: Pahiatua homicide

Source: New Zealand Police Police are continuing to search for a man wanted in relation to a Pahiatua woman’s death last month. On the afternoon of 15 October, Karen Gilbert-Palmer, 74, was found deceased at her Arthur Street home by a friend who had been unable to contact her. A homicide investigation was launched, and … Read more

Huawei Unveils New Intelligent Perimeter Sensing Features for Intelligent Substation Solution at CEPSI 2025

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 November 2025 – Huawei is proud to join the 25th Conference of Electric Power Supply Industry (CEPSI 2025), hosted by the president of Association of the Electricity Supply Industry of East Asia and the Western Pacific (AESIEAP), SP Group, under the theme “Empowering the Energy … Read more

Auckland man taken to hospital with serious injuries, police trying to find offender

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / REECE BAKER A man has serious injuries after an incident in West Auckland’s Henderson. In a statement, police said officers were called to Edsel Street, in the main town centre, at 2.40pm on Tuesday afternoon. The man was found with injuries and has been taken to Auckland City Hospital … Read more

Mobile Legends: Bang Bang returns for 2026 Esports World Cup after being crowned event’s most-watched title

Source: Media Outreach About MOONTON Games Established in 2014, MOONTON is a global video game company dedicated to gaming development, publication, and esports. With more than 2,000 employees worldwide, the company operates offices in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Latin America, and China. It has successfully launched several high-profile mobile games globally and has built … Read more

Kryston Catering Unveils Santa’s Gourmet Atelier: Premium Christmas Catering for Effortless Holiday Hosting

Source: Media Outreach This season, Kryston takes care of the festive feast, ensuring hosts can enjoy celebrations without kitchen stress. From intimate party bundles to grand buffets, every gathering finds its perfect match with premium halal-certified menus and convenient solutions. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 November 2025 – This Christmas, hosts can finally … Read more

Economy Analysis – Time to sit back and watch – Cotality

Source: Cotality, Commentary by Chief Property Economist Kelvin Davidson The Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee delivered the widely expected 0.25% cut to the official cash rate (OCR) today, taking it down to 2.25%. An initial read of the commentary and the detailed forecasts suggests a likelihood this will be the final cut in the cycle, … Read more

Education – Hieke Nelson Principals’ Association Opposes Removal of the Requirement for School Boards to Give Effect to Te Tiriti from Education Legislation

Source: NZ Principals Federation The Hieke Nelson Principals’ Association is strongly opposed to the Government’s decision to remove the requirement for school boards to give effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi within the Education and Training Act 2020. Our name, Hieke, grounds us in the symbolism of the hieke; the traditional rain cape that offers protection … Read more

Local News – Final Derek Wootton Memorial Trust funds donated – Porirua City

Source: Porirua City Council The Derek Wootton Memorial Trust is donating its remaining funds in the most fitting fashion. The trust was set up following the death of Porirua police officer Derek Wootton, killed in the line of duty on 11 July, 2008. In its first decade alone, the trust raised nearly $120,000 to go towards … Read more

Economy – The Co-operative Bank leads market with 4.99% floating home loan rate

Source: The Co-operative Bank The Co-operative Bank has responded to today’s 0.25% Official Cash Rate (OCR) cut by dropping its floating home loan interest rate to 4.99% – a 0.31% cut that continues to put The Co-operative Bank at the lowest widely available floating bank rate in the market. Chief Executive Mark Wilkshire said “The 4.99% … Read more

Economy – OCR lowered to 2.25% – Reserve Bank of NZ

Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand Here is the Monetary Policy Statement and the MPC’s Record of Meeting, which summarises the committee’s discussions, leading to the decision. Annual consumers price inflation increased to 3 percent in the September quarter. However, with spare capacity in the economy, inflation is expected to fall to around 2 percent … Read more

State Highway 1 Transmission Gully/Te Aranui o Te Rangihaeata to be closed to southbound traffic this weekend

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Roadworks and traffic plans have been revised, and it is confirmed that State Highway 1 Transmission Gully will be closed to southbound traffic this weekend. The southbound closure will be in place from 10 am, Friday 28 November, until 4:30 am, Monday 1 December, weather permitting. There will also be … Read more

Taiwan Smart Healthcare Alliance Expands into Vietnam with Smart Telemedicine Solutions

Source: Media Outreach TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 November 2025 – Vietnam’s healthcare system has long suffered from a shortage of personnel, with the ratio of healthcare professionals to patients significantly below the global average. As the population ages and chronic diseases continue to rise, the demand for telemedicine and smart healthcare … Read more

Christchurch chef Sumeer Thapa who sexually harassed teen colleagues sacked

Source: Radio New Zealand Sumeer Thapa no longer works at Lazeez Mediterranean Grill. Google Maps A Christchurch chef who sexually harassed four teenage workers has been fired, with his former boss saying he would’ve done so sooner had it not been for a “misunderstanding”. Sumeer Thapa was sentenced in the Christchurch District Court on Tuesday … Read more

Official cash rate cut to 2.25 percent

Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied / Reserve Bank RBNZ delivers expected 25 basis point rate to 2.25 percent It says patchy economic recovery justifies cut RBNZ expects inflation to ease towards 2 pct target next year Door left open for possible further cut Monetary committee voted 5-1 for a cut against hold The Reserve Bank … Read more

Regional councils demise: The plans, timeline and thorny issues

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Eveline Harvey It’s billed as the biggest shake-up to councils in 30 years, but a lot of questions about how the government’s regional council “reset” will work and what will happen remain unanswered. The government on Tuesday announced plans to replace regional councillors with boards made up of mayors … Read more