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Source: New Zealand Government Cabinet has agreed to introduce new safeguards on the prescribing of gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogues, while ensuring patients with medical needs can continue to access appropriate care, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “We are putting in place stronger safeguards so families can have confidence that any treatment is clinically sound and in … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A man who was travelling on State Highway 25 towards Coromandel town this morning said he saw rocks, small slips and “spontaneous waterfall” along the way. Mieke Kregting took a video of what appeared to be a landslide along SH25. The video showed rocks and debris spilling onto the highway, and … Read more
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Source: Media Outreach HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 November 2025 – VinFast’s rising sales and people-centered strategy have pushed the young brand into a notable position in Vietnam while drawing attention in the Middle East as a practical path into electric mobility. VinFast officially launched in the Middle East in October 2024 … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The government’s Cook Strait ferry project will cost less than $2 billion, says the Rail Minister. Winston Peters announced in March the government would buy two new Interislander ferries to replace the current ageing fleet. The new ships, which are 200 metres long and 28 metres wide, have 11 decks. Supplied/ … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The ramp on the Connemara is stuck and preventing passengers from disembarking. Supplied/Nick Simcock The Bluebridge ferry, Connemara, is stuck in Picton after an issue with the ramp has left passengers unable to disembark. The ferry left Wellington shortly after 8am and arrived in Picton just before midday. Passenger Nick Simcock … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 73, Sheffield is closed at the intersection with Deans Road following a crash. The two-vehicle crash was reported at around 2:50pm. Initial indications are that there are serious injuries. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays. Detours are in place. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister for Rail Winston Peters will travel to Viet Nam, Thailand and China next week. “Southeast Asia has been a strong focus for New Zealand’s foreign policy over the past two years, as the Coalition Government has worked hard to ensure that our key relationships in … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has saved the taxpayer billions with two new Interislander ferries from Guangzhou Shipyard International and no-nonsense infrastructure in Picton and Wellington, Rail Minister Winston Peters announced today. “Two new ferries serving road and rail will enter Cook Strait service in 2029, thanks to a $596 million fixed price … Read more
Source: Hapai Te Hauora Hāpai Te Hauora is devastated by the latest New Zealand Health Survey, which shows Māori smoking progress has stalled for the first time in more than ten years. Māori leadership and tireless advocacy have saved countless lives, yet this year’s results show another barrier placed in front of that progress. Only days … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Die-hard Metallica fans have been queuing in the rain for hours before Wednesday night’s sold-out concert at Eden Park in Auckland even starts. The city and its hotels are heaving – accommodation is sold out, with the show expected to yield 40,000 visitor nights. Organisers of the band’s only NZ show … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Anita Hart. Police / Supplied Anita Hart, 61, was reported missing on 13 November, after her abandoned car was found on Gillespies Road. “Police, along with multiple Search and Rescue teams, have been extensively searching the area working to locate her, and while this is not the outcome we hoped for, … Read more
Source: Media Outreach With over 50 years of global innovation and 34 years of local experience, Somfy is a trusted partner for outdoor screens that can handle Singapore’s unpredictable weather. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 November 2025 – Singapore’s tropical climate presents significant challenges to outdoor comfort. Sudden rain, high winds, and humidity … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 November 2025 – Southco has launched the EC damping hinge, a soft-close hinge with the strength to bring ergonomic safety to industrial applications. EC Damping Hinge Soft-close hinges are everywhere, but they are normally found in lightweight applications. These hinges make life easier … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Kylee Cusin: Police searching for 61-year-old Anita Hart, who was reported missing from the Upper Hutt area on 13 November, have sadly located her deceased. Police, along with multiple Search and Rescue teams, have been extensively searching the area working to locate her, and while this … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The All Whites will play their final game of 2025 against unfamiliar opposition in an unfamiliar venue. World No. 85 New Zealand have never played the world No. 23 Ecuador. While the South Americans will feel at home in Sports Illustrated Stadium, after playing there 11 times, the NZ squad will … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Smoke seen from the field at St Kentigern College in Pakuranga. Supplied A two-storey classroom block at Auckland’s St Kentigern College has caught fire this afternoon, and about 20 firefighters are in attendance. Fire and Emergency said they were called to the school on Pakuranga Road about 1.30pm. A FENZ spokesperson … Read more
Source: Maritime New Zealand Maritime NZ’s Pacific Maritime Safety Programme (PMSP) supported the maritime administration of the Cook Islands last month as it participated in its five-yearly International Maritime Organization Member State Audit Scheme (IMSAS) assessment. As an IMO member, the Cook Islands is obliged to participate in IMSAS. This scheme provides member states with … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) apologises for significant delays experienced on State Highway 30A (SH30A) in Rotorua on Monday 17 November. Traffic was heavily congested due to a combination of high traffic volumes and traffic management requirements for a road rebuild. “We have now made the decision to postpone … Read more
Source: Amnesty International Aotearoa New Zealand 19 November 2025 – As reported by Radio New Zealand on 18 November at the handover of the B416 petition at Parliament, Education Minister Erica Stanford said, “Social media companies love bans, because they know that kids will get around the bans and continue using it anyway, and they don’t have to change … Read more
Source: PSA Civilian Defence workers are being penalised by the Government for daring to ask for more than a 0% pay rise by legislation passed by Parliament today, the PSA says. The Defence (Workforce) Amendment Bill makes it easier for the Minister of Defence to order military personnel to do the work of New Zealand Defence … Read more
Source: Media Outreach JOHOR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 November 2025 – ONYX Hospitality Group, a leading Southeast Asian hospitality management company with a diverse portfolio of hotels, resorts, serviced apartments, and luxury residences, has announced the soft opening of OZO Medini, marking the latest addition to its growing Malaysia portfolio and reinforcing … Read more
Source: Workers First Union Fresh off the back of Monday’s Supreme Court judgment that found four current and former Uber drivers had been misclassified and denied the rights of full employment, Workers First Union is preparing to resume progress on claims for wage arrears and entitlements on behalf of Uber driver union members in the Employment Relations Authority … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Western Waikato Area Response Manager, Senior Sergeant Mary van Dongen: Police arrested two people, impounded a dirtbike and located firearms during a search warrant yesterday at an address in Te Kauwhata, after the alleged driver fled from Police on Monday. At around 7:40pm Monday 17 November, Police witnessed a … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The Black Caps take on the West Indies at McLean Park in Napier for their second ODI. In-form Henry Nicholls has been recalled for the two remaining matches for the series, after Daryl Mitchell was ruled out. Mitchell Santner of the Black Caps during the 1st ODI cricket match. © Photosport … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand File pic RNZ / Alexa Cook Manawatū Prison has reopened after a bomb threat. The facility was locked down after police received a threatening phone call at 8.40am on Wednesday. The prison’s deputy general manager Shane Petersen said police conducted an extensive search but no bomb was found. “The safety and … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has officially ended the use of Contracted Emergency Housing (CEH) motels in Rotorua, taking the number of households in CEH from its peak of over 240 households across 13 motels under the previous Government down to zero today, Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka says. MIL OSI