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Source: Radio New Zealand With 150 years of craftsmanship behind it, Wellington-based Hills Hats enters its new factory with cautious optimism — and an uncertain future. Four months ago, the company left its sprawling 900-square-metre Petone home of nearly three decades, splitting its operations across three smaller Lower Hutt sites: a flagship shop, an outlet … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6385544673112 Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Education Minister Erica Stanford are set to face questions as they visit a school. It comes after a turbulent year for the education sector, with the government pushing through numerous changes, including to the curriculum, which have not always gone down well with teachers and … Read more
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
Source: MinterEllisonRuddWatts Leading New Zealand law firm, MinterEllisonRuddWatts is pleased to announce the appointment of Aaron Hockly as its new Chief Executive Officer. Aaron will join MinterEllisonRuddWatts on 3 March 2026 to allow for a seamless transition from the firm’s current Chief Executive, Andrew Poole, who is stepping down in April 2026. Aaron has almost 25 years … Read more
Source: PSA The PSA is calling on Wellington City Council Chief Executive Matt Prosser to reject the Deloitte report, which suggests eliminating up to 330 positions. Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi National Secretary Duane Leo says the report is fundamentally flawed. “This is a flimsy PowerPoint presentation that lacks any depth, rigour or … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Sumeer Thapa was found guilty of indecently assaulting four women aged between 15 and 18-years-old. RNZ / Nate McKinnon A judge says the employer of a chef found guilty of sexually harassing young female workers needs a “wake-up call” as the offender continues to be employed at the restaurant. Sumeer Thapa … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Not even fast food giant McDonald’s New Zealand is immune to the rising cost of food, especially for key burger ingredient beef. Around 90 percent of the fast food chain’s menu in its 170 restaurants across Aotearoa was sourced from local farms, and it spent $235 million on local produce in … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police are seeking assistance to locate Paul Rimene, who has a warrant for his arrest. Rimene is 176cm tall, has a large build, and is heavily tattooed. He has numerous gang associates across Wellington District, including in the Wairarapa. Rimene is considered dangerous and should not be approached. Any sightings should … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The plane sank after an emergency landing off Cape Brett in the Bay of Islands. Peter de Graaf Efforts are about to get underway to locate and recover the wreckage of a plane that crashed in the Bay of Islands on Monday. Northland harbourmaster Jim Lyle said the hard part will … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Michael Kenneth Tofts was found with critical injuries at a Kakariki Grove home. Supplied Police have arrested another two men in relation to their homicide investigation of a man who died in a Waikanae home last week. Michael Kenneth Tofts was found with critical injuries at 3:15pm at a Kakariki Grove … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police are investigating after a woman was seriously assaulted in her Raumanga home last night. Detective Senior Sergeant Shane Pilmer, Whangārei CIB, says Police were called to the Murdoch Crescent address just after 12am following a report of a person injured. “The woman sustained moderate injuries during the assault, which left … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Groundbreaking maths gains in just 12 weeks show the Government’s reforms to raise student achievement are already delivering for students who need it most. New data from a nationwide maths acceleration trial for Year 7 and 8 students who needed extra support, shows students made, on average, a year to two … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand 123rf.com Not even fast food giant McDonald’s New Zealand is immune to the rising cost of food, especially for key burger ingredient beef. However, it recouped its spend on ingredients sourced in New Zealand last year with stronger earnings from its exports of them. Around 90 percent of the fast food … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Michael Kenneth Tofts was found with critical injuries at a Kakariki Grove home. Supplied Police have named the man who died on Wednesday in Waikanae. Michael Kenneth Tofts was found with critical injuries at 3:15pm at a Kakariki Grove home and died at the scene. Tofts’ death launched a homicide investigation. … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government We must join together to prevent violence against women, an issue that is tragically still too prevalent and under discussed in our communities. Today is White Ribbon Day, the national day when people wear a white ribbon to show that they do not condone violence against women. White Ribbon Day also … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Te Anihana Pomana went missing on August 21. Supplied Police are defending the release of details about a body found in the search for a missing woman, after criticism from her family. Te Anihana Pomana, also known as Ani Anderson, went missing on August 21, after leaving SkyCity Hotel in the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Notes From a Fish described as “sleeper comedy hit” of the year is about an aspiring novelist on the verge of a publishing breakthrough who relies on a creative muse in the shape of a tropical fish called Kirby. “When the fish goes missing, they freak out and they employ the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A view of Jackson Bay in South Westland. Kennedy Warne The government is providing $2.31 million for the West Coast settlement of Jackson Bay to upgrade its “severely deteriorated” wharf. Associate Regional Development Minister Mark Patterson said the deep-water wharf was accessible in all weather, making it a lifeline in natural … Read more
Source: Earth Sciences New Zealand An annual photography competition held by Earth Sciences New Zealand has put our exceptional natural environment in the spotlight. A charismatic turtle and an intense struggle with an otherworldly sand dune were just some of the 300 competition entries submitted by Earth Sciences NZ’s staff, whose scientific endeavour gives them a … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The late Tāmaki Makaurau MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp was subjected to “the most despicable behaviour” by Te Pāti Māori leadership, expelled Te Tai Tonga MP Tākuta Ferris claims. Takutai Tarsh Kemp, who died in June, underwent treatment for kidney disease in the first half of this year. In an extended interview … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand More than 60 firefighters tackled a blaze at Waiuku recycling facility. Supplied A large blaze that tore through a recycling facility in the Auckland town of Waiuku is being treated as suspicious. Fire and Emergency (FENZ) said it was called to the incident about 11pm on Monday, and found nearly 5000 … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied Three children killed in a house fire in Sanson are being remembered at their funeral. August, 7, Hugo, 5, and Goldie Field, 1, died on 15 November in what’s being treated as a murder-suicide. Their father, 36-year-old Dean Field, also died in the fire at the family home. He is … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Jason Paul Wharerau died while out fishing earlier in November. Facebook/Tāmaki Primary School The heartbroken whānau of an 11-year-old boy who died during a fishing trip in Northland has described him as clever, cheeky, loving and full of wairua. Jason Paul Wharerau, who lived in Auckland, went fishing at Pātaua South … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police To be attributed to Detective Inspector Jamie Woods, Field Crime Manager: Police have today arrested a further two men in relation to the death of Michael Kenneth Tofts in Waikanae on 19 November. The two men – aged 23 and 35 – were arrested following search warrants in Naenae and Lower … Read more
Improvements to gross domestic product September 2025 quarter – methods paper Source: Statistics New Zealand 25 November 2025 This page provides technical users with information about changes to data and methods applied to the forthcoming release of Gross domestic product: September 2025 quarter, scheduled for 18 December 2025. It provides an early indication of the impact … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Scott Simpson will today travel to the Solomon Islands to attend the 2025 Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations (PACER) Plus Ministerial Meeting. “PACER Plus plays a significant role, it strengthens economic growth and resilience in the Pacific and reaffirms our shared commitment to transparent, … Read more
Source: Chan’s Martial Arts A sold-out gala dinner on Saturday November 29 will mark a special milestone for a local institution that has grown from humble beginnings to become a leading martial arts organisation nationally: Chan’s Martial Arts is celebrating 50 years of teaching, training, and transformation. Founded in 1975 by Grandmaster Chan Seng Chee, … Read more