Legislation – Local government reform discussion welcomed – Northland Mayoral Forum

Source: Northland Regional Council – ON BEHALF OF THE NORTHLAND MAYORAL FORUM Northland’s Mayoral Forum acknowledges central government plans for a major review of the way the nation’s local government is structured – but says any eventual outcome must have what is best for Taitokerau at its heart. The Government announced today a proposal that … Read more

Legislation – Shake-up of local government long overdue – Federated Farmers

Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers is cautiously welcoming signals from the Government that a major shake-up of local government is on its way. “This discussion is long overdue and will be welcome news for farming families and rural ratepayers,” says Federated Farmers local government spokesperson Sandra Faulkner. Localism must sit at the heart of local council … Read more

Digital health transformation requires investment, not cuts to workforce and budgets – PSA

Source: PSA The Government’s 10-year digital health plan risks failure unless it changes course on its cuts to the workforce and funding needed to deliver it, says the Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi. Health Minister Simeon Brown has announced today plans to modernise healthcare and eliminate paper-based notes, but his Government has cut … Read more

Tall Blacks’ familiar foes first challenge in World Cup cycle

Source: Radio New Zealand Tohi Smith-Milner from the Tall Blacks and Boomer Angus Glover will clash again in the world cup qualifiers. Jeremy Ward/Photosport Boomers v Tall Blacks Friday, 28 November Tip-off 9.30pm MyState Bank Arena, Hobart, Tasmania Live blog updates on RNZ Sport There will be no secrets between the Tall Blacks and Boomers … Read more

Reserve Bank to deliver further cut to official cash rate

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ Reserve Bank to deliver a 25 basis point cut to 2.25 percent Attention on how wide the RBNZ leaves the door open for more if needed Economy performing largely as forecast in August Last appearance of short term governor Christian Hawkesby New governor Anna Bremen starts on 1 December The … Read more

New building for equipment maintenance and repairs at Burnham Military Camp opened

Source: Radio New Zealand Defence Minister Judith Collins at the groundbreaking ceremony for the $82.7 million regional supply building. Construction is expected to take about two years. Anna Sargent A new $58 million building for equipment maintenance and repairs at Canterbury’s Burnham Military Camp will help to modernise the Defence Force, the Defence Minister says. … Read more

Man charged after 21yo died while hunting on Stewart Island

Source: Radio New Zealand Jock Grant Davies. Facebook A man has been charged five months after 21-year-old Jock Grant Davies died while hunting on Stewart Island. The 31-year-old from Ashburton has been charged with careless use of a firearm causing death. Davies died near Lords River on 5 July, with police notified about midday. Police … Read more

Police seeking Graeme Shuter in central Auckland

Source: New Zealand Police Auckland Central Police are seeking a man in connection with an alleged indecent assault at the weekend. Police have obtained a warrant to arrest 34-year-old Graeme Dylan Shuter over offending that occurred on the morning of 22 November. Detective Senior Sergeant Martin Friend, Auckland Central Area Investigations Manager, says two women … Read more

Taiwan Smart Tourism Alliance Targets Vietnamese Travelers with Exclusive Taiwan Travel Packages

Source: Media Outreach TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 November 2025 – Due to the rapid growth of Vietnam’s travel market, the Taiwan Smart Tourism Alliance, led by KKday, has invited a range of small- and medium-sized specialty travel operators from across northern, central, and southern Taiwan—including transportation services, tourist attractions, travel experiences, … Read more

Ministry privacy breach sees the names of five people seeking compensation for sexual abuse published

Source: Radio New Zealand Lydia Oosterhoff is a human rights lawyer and senior associate at Cooper Legal. Jimmy Ellingham Warning: This story contains references to suicide Ministry of Social Development publishes online names of five people making compensation claims for sexual abuse in state care Their lawyer says the privacy breach is the worst of … Read more

One person arrested in relation to Stewart Island hunting incident

Source: New Zealand Police Police investigating the death of Jock Grant Davies, who died in a hunting incident near Lords River, Stewart Island, have arrested one person. A 39-year-old Ashburton man is to appear in the Invercargill District Court on 16 December 2025 on a charge of careless use of a firearm causing death. Police … Read more

Serious crash: Apirana Avenue, Glen Innes

Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are attending a serious crash in Glen Innes this afternoon. Just after 4pm, Police were advised of the crash on Apirana Avenue involving a car and motorbike. The motorbike rider has sustained serious injuries in the crash and will be transported to hospital. Apirana Avenue has been closed between … Read more

AECOM to deliver HKIA Dongguan Logistics Park, setting new benchmark in logistics infrastructure and driving economic growth in the Greater Bay Area

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 November 2025 – AECOM, the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, today announced its appointment by the Hong Kong-Dongguan Sea-Air Intermodal Transshipment Logistics Park Management (Dongguan) Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK), to deliver the HKIA Dongguan Logistics Park (The … Read more

HGC Embarks on Strategic Transformation to Harness AI and Digital Opportunities

Source: Media Outreach Transformation strengthens its structure to accelerate innovation and market agility HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 November 2025 – HGC Global Communications (“HGC” or the “Group”), today announced a strategic transformation designed to capture new opportunities in an AI-driven, digital-first economy. As markets atmosphere gradually turn positive and technology … Read more

Chris Bishop says he’s not plotting to roll Christopher Luxon

Source: Radio New Zealand Chris Bishop says Luxon is doing a “wonderful job” as Prime Minister. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Senior National MP and minister Chris Bishop has categorically denied plotting a leadership challenge, insisting that Christopher Luxon remains the best person to be prime minister. Speculation surrounding the prospect of a coup has intensified … Read more

No more regional councils – major shake-up of local government announced

Source: Radio New Zealand Ministers Chris Bishop and Simon Watts during a press conference about proposed local government reforms. RNZ/Mark Papalii Mayors of city and district councils would take over the duties of regional councils, in a coalition proposal pitched as the biggest shake-up of local government in three decades. The mayors would form 11 … Read more

Resource consent woes: Owners feel let down by developer, agents, lawyers and council

Source: Radio New Zealand Single Mum Christine O’Connor (left) said she doesn’t have the money for the works needed, or to take legal actions against anyone. Harjinder Singh Brar (middle) and Manjot Singh (right) are in a similar position. RNZ / Lucy XIa Another group of West Auckland homeowners – including young families and a … Read more

Ōpōtiki kiwifruit worker remains in hospital after workplace accident

Source: Radio New Zealand The worker was injured while undertaking a routine plant cleaning process St John A Bay of Plenty kiwifruit worker remains in hospital following a workplace accident yesterday. Riverlock Packhouse General Manager Blair Simm says the worker was injured while undertaking a routine plant cleaning process. They were airlifted to Waikato Hospital … Read more

Simpler, more cost-effective local government

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has announced proposals that would fundamentally simplify how we plan our cities and regions and make it far easier to build the future New Zealanders deserve. “These reforms would deliver the most significant changes to local government since 1989,” Mr Bishop says. “Councils and their elected members shape the … Read more

Deloitte report suggests Wellington City Council has 330 more staff than it should

Source: Radio New Zealand Wellington. Wellington City Council Wellington City Council could save tens of millions of dollars through cost-cutting, such as reducing staff, according to a new report. In August, the then-new council chief executive Matt Prosser commissioned independent analysis from Deloitte of the council’s processes, as well as finding opportunities to improve performance … Read more

Visa taps into esports with M7 World Championship partnership to empower youths through digital payments

Source: Media Outreach This marks the payment giant’s first partnership with one of the world’s most popular sports and entertainment IPs SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 November 2025 – Visa inked a landmark partnership with the M7 World Championship (M7), marking its first entry into Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Esports! With over … Read more

Bodies recovered after two climbers die in Aoraki Mt Cook fall

Source: Radio New Zealand Aoraki Mt Cook FLORIAN BRILL Police have recovered the bodies of an internationally-recognised mountain guide and their client who died in an overnight fall on Aoraki Mt Cook. The climbers were in a party of four, roped together in pairs, climbing from Empress Hut to the summit when the two fell … Read more

Football Fern Grace Wisnewski loving the sport again after mental health break

Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand’s Grace Wisnewski in action during the OFC U-19 Women’s Championship 2019. Photosport After time out of the game with serious injury and to focus on her mental health, Grace Wisnewski is falling back in love with football. The Football Fern has just returned to Aotearoa as the Kiwis prepare … Read more

Delloitte report suggests Wellington City Council has 330 more staff than it should

Source: Radio New Zealand Wellington. Wellington City Council Wellington City Council could save tens of millions of dollars through cost-cutting, such as reducing staff, according to a new report. In August, the then-new council chief executive Matt Prosser commissioned independent analysis from Deloitte of the council’s processes, and find opportunities to improve its performance and … Read more

Volcanic ash from Whakaari – White Island leads to flight cancellations

Source: Radio New Zealand Volcanic activity on Whakaari – White Island. Supplied / Geonet Several flights to and from Tauranga have been cancelled on Tuesday due to volcanic ash from Whakaari – White Island. GeoNet has the volcano at Alert Level 3, denoting a minor volcanic eruption, and images show a plume of steam and … Read more

POP MART Debuts “POP LAND EXCLUSIVE FESTIVE EVENT IN THAILAND”

Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 November 2025 – POP MART THAILAND, under the management of POP MART INTERNATIONAL, one of the world’s leading art toy creators and distributors, is bringing a new phenomenon to the city with the “POP LAND EXCLUSIVE FESTIVE EVENT IN THAILAND.” Led by Ms. Siriporn … Read more

Māori health leader Lady Tureiti Moxon delivers complaint to UN in Geneva

Source: Radio New Zealand Lady Tureiti Moxon in Geneva. Supplied/Sarah Sparks The government has “escalated discrimination against Māori”, health leader Lady Tureiti Moxon has told the UN in Geneva. Moxon (Ngāti Pāhauwera, Ngāti Kahungunu ki Te Wairoa, Kai Tahu) presented her complaint to the United Nations Committee on Eliminating Racial Discrimination (CERD) in the early … Read more