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Source: Andrew Coster As reflected in the recently released public statement from Sir Brian Roche, Public Service Commissioner, I have decided to resign from my role as Secretary of Social Investment and Chief Executive of the Social Investment Agency, effective from 3 December 2025. This decision is a result of my acceptance of full responsibility … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police One man’s afternoon nap quickly turned into a court appearance with two firearms safely taken off the street. A Police unit patrolling near Sylvia Park in Mt Wellington came across a man slumped over the wheel of his vehicle at around 3.30pm. Senior Sergeant Steve Albrey, Counties Manukau West Area Response … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Sergeant John Kean, from the Invercargill Criminal Investigations Team: Police are investigating a fire early this morning in Queens Park, Windsor, around 12.20am. It appears four vehicles were deliberately set alight. Thankfully, no one was injured. Police would like to speak with anyone who may have seen … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police have made a further arrest in the ongoing investigation into the murder of Kyle Whorrall earlier this year. Operation Aberfeldy continues to investigate those who were present at the time the 33-year-old US national, was senselessly murdered at a bus stop in St Johns on 19 April 2025. Detective Inspector … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Andrew Coster pictured during his time as Police Commissioner. (File photo) RNZ / Nick Monro Former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster has broken his silence after resigning as chief executive of the Social Investment Agency. RNZ revealed on Wednesday Coster had resigned after the police watchdog’s damning report into police’s response to … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. RNZ / Jessica Hopkins MetService is forecasting downpours across the North Island on Wednesday, with possible thunderstorms in some places, and a number of watches and warnings in place. A heavy rain warning is in place from 11am until 11pm on Wednesday for Bay of Plenty and Gisborne/Tai Rāwhiti … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Wellington Police are appealing for information following the stabbing of a young man in Te Aro, Wellington, on Sunday morning. Police were called to the serious incident about 4:10am, in a carpark between Wakefield Street and Tory Street. The victim sustained multiple stab wounds to the arm and the back. He … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE- Media OutReach Newswire – 3 December 2025 – In today’s increasingly competitive global education landscape, the assertion that not all degrees are equal has never been more pertinent. With thousands of institutions offering comparable programs, discerning academic quality from mediocrity presents a significant challenge for both students and employers. The solution … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 December 2025 – Around the world, political, economic, and social uncertainties are on the rise. They can impact every aspect of a company’s operations, as well as lead to significant changes in financial, regulatory, and legal environments. Failure to anticipate and adapt can expose companies … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A long time Whangamatā community member who helped locate a missing kayaker in trouble in strong winds during a multi-agency offshore rescue last year has been recognised by Waikato Police for his efforts. On October 12, 2024 a group of three kayakers and a paddleborder had set off from Whangamatā Beach … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Lewis Clareburt during the Men’s 400m Individual Medley Heats at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Photosport Two-time Olympian Lewis Clareburt is leaving New Zealand to chase his dream of a swimming medal at the LA 2028 Olympic Games. The 2024 400m Individual Medley World Champion has announced he’s moving from Auckland to … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand File picture. Connor Diver Fire crews have rushed to a motor camp in rural Manawatū after reports a tornado went through and overturned a caravan. Emergency services were called to Dudding Lake at 12.36pm. FENZ shift manager Murray Dunbar said a fire truck was at the scene alongside ambulance staff who … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Six60 and Synthony will perform in Christchurch on 16 May, the first live music set at the city’s brand new One New Zealand Stadium. The Once in a Liftetime event will culminate in a collaboration between the twin headliners performing Six60’s biggest hits, event organisers confirmed on Wednesday. The long-awaited 30,000 … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Police say the pendant has not yet been recovered. SCREENSHOT Police have not yet recovered a Fabergé egg pendant after it was allegedly eaten during a theft at an Auckland jewellery store. A 32-year-old man is before the courts, accused of swallowing the necklace worth more than $33,500. Inspector Grae Anderson … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand American rock band Linkin Park will visit New Zealand next year for one show in Auckland. Mike Shinoda, Dave ‘Phoenix’ Farrell, Joe Hahn, Colin Brittain and new vocalist Emily Armstrong will bring theirFrom Zero World Tour to Auckland’s Spark Arena on 18 March. Last year the band revealed in a statement … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied/ Unsplash – Mudit Agarwal A market “surprised” by the government has failed to buy a single carbon unit at the final Emissions Trading Scheme auction of the year. Not a single bidder registered for Wednesday’s auction, making 2025 the second calendar year in which all four quarterly ETS auctions have … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Horse of The Year 2026 has been cancelled. (File photo) 123 The Horse of the Year show in Hawke’s Bay has been cancelled for 2026 due to a lack of financial support. Held at the Hastings Showgrounds every March, it’s one of the largest equestrian events in the Southern Hemisphere, bringing … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Tasman Police have set their course north, as part of an ongoing investigation into a methamphetamine supply chain identified between Tasman and Auckland. The trail led organised crime detectives to a rural property in Hunua, south of Auckland, where two further arrests have been made. It comes after the Tasman Organised … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Former police commissioner Andrew Coster is the chief executive of the Social Investment Agency. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster’s has resigned as chief executive of the Social Investment Agency. It comes after the police watchdog’s damning report into police’s response to allegations of sexual offending by former … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland City missioner Helen Robinson says some foodbanks would close without government funding. Photo: RNZ Insight / Sarah Robson *This story has been updated to correct the amount of funding that is for monitoring and evaluating the impact of the programme. The country’s biggest foodbanks are warning of substantial closures if … Read more
Source: Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) An independent panel has reconsidered an application to establish and operate a quarry in Maraekakaho, Hawke’s Bay, and granted consent. The trustees of the RW and MC Gale Family Trust applied for resource consent under the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Act 2020. On 5 August 2024 the Maraekakaho Quarry project was … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A major three-year study has found Māori are being undercounted in prisons by around six percent, masking the true scale of incarceration and its impact on whānau. The kaupapa Māori research project, TIAKI, examined the experiences of whānau entering and leaving prisons, combining national administrative data with interviews led by researchers … Read more
Source: Whakarongorau Aotearoa Whakarongorau has received match funding from the Government’s Mental Health Innovation Fund to develop an innovative AI concierge triage and navigation platform – a digital front door designed to improve access to mental health and addictions support in Aotearoa. This initiative, announced at Digital Health Week in Christchurch by Minister for Mental Health … Read more
Source: Ara Institute of Canterbury Ara Institute of Canterbury has taken an important step in its return to independence, with the Government confirming four ministerial appointments to Ara’s Council and the newly formed Council appointing Darren Mitchell as Chief Executive from 1 January 2026, following an extensive competitive recruitment process managed by HardyGroup International. Council Chair … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Former police commissioner Andrew Coster is the chief executive of the Social Investment Agency. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster’s resignation from his role as chief executive of the Social Investment Agency is expected to be announced shortly, RNZ understands. It comes after the police watchdog’s damning report … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The man appeared at the Dunedin District Court and was released on bail. RNZ / Nate McKinnon Police have charged a Dunedin man after seizing 820 kilograms of pounamu. Officers found the stone, which was cut and ready for sale, during a search on Monday. The 29-year-old man has appeared in … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Criminals will soon face stronger penalties for attacking first responders, coward punches, human trafficking, and retail crime with the Government’s Crimes Amendment Bill being introduced, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “Our government is committed to fixing the basics in law and order, and ensuring victims’ interests are at the centre of … Read more