Much-loved teacher at Auckland’s Takapuna Grammar School dies after diving accident in Fiji

Source: Radio New Zealand Kevin Hu was a maths teacher at Takapuna Grammar School. SUPPLIED An Auckland secondary school is mourning the loss of a much-loved maths teacher who died following a diving accident in Fiji. Kevin Hu, was the head of calculus at Takapuna Grammar School. In a notice to the school community, the … Read more

Concerns over proposal to axe wildfire specialist roles

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Samuel Rillstone A wildfire expert says a proposal to axe wildfire specialist roles could lead to underprepared firefighters being sent to tackle blazes. Staff were told last week of proposed changes designed to slash $50 million from Fire and Emergency’s (FENZ) annual costs. FENZ said the restructure would not … Read more

“TORI SANWA,” Japan’s Century-Old Legendary Brand, Collaborates with Café Sensu for a Pop-up Store Launch at Tai Koo APITA

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 November 2025 – With over 125 years of history in Japan, the legendary Japanese brand revered as the “King of Purebred Chicken”, “TORI SANWA,” has seen continuous high popularity and enthusiastic response since its launch in Times Square, Causeway Bay. To meet the … Read more

SATS Posts 2Q Net Profit Of S$78.9 Million

Source: Media Outreach 2Q FY26 Highlights (YoY): Revenue rose 8.4% to S$1.6B, driven by strong cargo volume growth across Asia, Europe and the Middle East EBITDA grew 15.7% to S$307.4M with margin expansion from 18.3% to 19.6% SATS declares an interim dividend of 2 cents (S$) per share SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 … Read more

A Decade of Connecting Perth and Malaysia with Batik Air

Source: Media Outreach Celebrating 10 Years of Seamless Connectivity, Enhanced Travel Options, and Growing Tourism Ties PERTH, AUSTRALIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 November 2025 – Batik Air Malaysia proudly celebrates 10 years of connecting Perth and Malaysia, marking a decade of reliable and convenient travel with special festivities at Perth Airport, Australia. This … Read more

Advocacy – Statement by the Palestine Forum of New Zealand on World Children’s Day – 20 November

Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand World Children’s Day is observed every year on 20 November, marking two foundational moments in international human rights: the United Nations’ adoption of the Declaration of the Rights of the Child in 1959, and thirty years later, the Convention on the Rights of the Child in 1989. These landmark … Read more

Earth Sciences – It’s breeding season for invasive clam

Source: Earth Sciences New Zealand Earth Science NZ researchers are seeing signs that breeding season for the invasive freshwater gold clam ( Corbicula fluminea) has begun. Earth Sciences NZ Principal Technician Karen Thompson says gold clams are breeding machines. “It’s breeding time in the Waikato River, but this is no cause for celebration. Tiny clams have … Read more

Tech – Free grassroots AI training is changing nonprofits in regional NZ

Source: Rata Foundation A grassroots community-led AI education programme specifically designed for not-for-profits is helping organisations save thousands of dollars while building confidence in emerging technology. The Not-For-Profit AI Capacity Building Programme, developed by Nelson AI Sandbox (NAIS), is a free education initiative aiming to bridge the digital divide by equipping non-profits and community groups with … Read more

Employment Disputes – Fire and Emergency urges firefighters to call off their strike on Friday

Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand is urging the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) to call off its scheduled one-hour strike at midday this Friday 21 November. “A full strike will impact public safety,” Deputy National Commander Megan Stiffler says. “Striking is unwarranted given we have our next meeting to … Read more

History and Heritage – Interim Radiocarbon Dating Results Shed New Light on Waka Discovery

Source: Ministry for Culture and Heritage “Interim radiocarbon dating results have been released ahead of the final archaeological report, offering significant insights into the waka discovered at Site CH744 on Rēkohu Wharekauri Chatham Island.” said Glenis Philip-Barbara, Pou Mataaho o Te Hua Deputy Secretary Delivery and Investment, Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Lead Archaeologist … Read more

Conservation award honours a defender of New Zealand’s unique landscapes

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  20 November 2025 Drawing on his deep and extensive knowledge, Kelvin has increased understanding of ecosystems on a nationwide level, aided court decisions, and supported community conservation. Penny Nelson says that Dr Kelvin Lloyd, epitomises the qualities of the prestigious conservation award, which recognises people who have made an outstanding … Read more

Steering our Great Rides into the Future

Source: New Zealand Government A new funding arrangement to support the management and maintenance of New Zealand’s 23 iconic Great Rides will enable Kiwis and international visitors to get out to the regions, now and into the future, Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston says. “The Government is committing $7.5 million over three years from … Read more

Person killed in crash on busy road in Auckland’s Mt Eden

Source: Radio New Zealand Traffic on Dominion Rd in Mt Eden being diverted by police after a serious car crash. Calvin Samuel / RNZ One person has died following a crash in Auckland’s Mt Eden. Traffic was being diverted on Dominion Rd following the single-car crash at 10.18am. Initial reports had suggested one person had … Read more

Man in court after spate of crimes in Feilding

Source: New Zealand Police A 41-year-old man has been charged with nine offences after a spate of thefts and burglaries in Feilding. The offending goes back to 18 September, when the man is alleged to have broken into a vehicle and stolen personal possessions on Willowbank Crescent. What followed was multiple instances of dishonesty offences … Read more

Road blocked, Harihari Highway, Ross

Source: New Zealand Police Harihari Highway (SH6), Ross, is blocked following a serious crash this afternoon. Police were notified of the multi-vehicle crash, near Donoghues Road, around 1:10pm. Initial indicators are that there have been serious injuries. The Serious Crash Unit has been advised and the road is expected to be blocked for some time … Read more

Wuxi Shows What It Takes to Become a UNESCO City of Music

Source: Media Outreach WUXI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 November 2025 – On 31 October 2025, Wuxi in Jiangsu Province was announced as China’s first “City of Music”, officially joining the UNESCO Creative Cities Network. It is a title well worthy of further investigation. Music unites every country and culture in the world, … Read more

Update: Allegations of electoral fraud, Ōtara-Papatoetoe

Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Inspector Shaun Vickers, Counties Manukau CIB: Two separate investigations are underway following several complaints received in relation to the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Election. Police can confirm that at this stage we are investigating 16 complaints, forwarded to us from Election Services. This investigation remains in the early … Read more

Crash between two buses and a car causes ‘chaos’ in Auckland

Source: Radio New Zealand Broken glass and other items can be seen in the gutter. RNZ / Marika Khabazi A person who saw a crash between two buses and a car in Auckland’s Glen Innes says he thought a bus was going to crash into nearby shops. Emergency services were at the scene of the … Read more

Fatal crash, Mount Eden

Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm one person has died following a crash in Mount Eden this morning. The crash, on Dominion Road, was reported at around 10.18am. Sadly, one person died at the scene. Dominion Road has since reopened and an investigation into the cause of the crash remains ongoing. ENDS. Holly McKay/NZ … Read more

Police stop alleged offenders in their tracks

Source: New Zealand Police Good Police work has swiftly ended the plans of four alleged youth offenders in Auckland on Tuesday. Two investigation teams were tasked with enquiries into a series of aggravated robberies reported across Waitematā in recent days. Detective Senior Sergeant Ryan Bunting, Waitematā West Area Investigations Manager, says there were four separate … Read more

Fishery officers in Gisborne catch 2 divers with 369 undersize pāua

Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Fisheries New Zealand fishery officers caught 2 divers with 369 undersize pāua at Sponge Bay in Gisborne yesterday.  Officers discovered the pair when they were patrolling the coast and inspected their catch.  “The divers were preparing to leave the area when they were stopped for a routine check of … Read more

Testing finds Chatham Islands’ waka Rēkohu from mid 1400s

Source: Radio New Zealand Rēkohu-Wharekauri-Chatham Island waka excavation site Supplied/Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage Interim radiocarbon dating on a partially excavated waka in Chatham Islands has revealed the waka arrived on the islands in the mid 1400s. A previous report concluded the waka, unearthed by father and son Vincent and Nikau Dix, was … Read more

Government bill prevents schools from opting out of international maths, reading tests

Source: Radio New Zealand Education Minister Erica Stanford A government bill will stop schools opting out of international maths and reading tests and speed up intervention in failing schools. It will also give a new property agency the power to force schools to spend money on building works. The Education and Training (System Reform) Bill … Read more

Frontline firefighters to get say in what big fire trucks to buy

Source: Radio New Zealand An aerial appliance. FIRE AND EMERGENCY NZ / SUPPLIED Operators of the country’s largest fire trucks with the longest ladders are going to get a bigger say in a long overdue national strategy. “I have invited specialist aerial frontline firefighters to provide those insights and they are scheduled to start meeting … Read more

State Highway 1 Transmission Gully/Te Aranui o Te Rangihaeata open this weekend. Planned closure this weekend postponed

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency State Highway 1 Transmission Gully will be fully open this weekend, with a planned southbound road closure now postponed by one week. The next southbound closure will be in place between 10 am Friday, 28 November and 4:30 am Monday, 1 December. Mark Owen, Regional Manager Lower North Island / Top … Read more

Universities – All New Zealand universities feature in top 450 in QS Sustainability Rankings in 2026

Source: QS Sustainability Rankings QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2026 – All New Zealand universities feature in top 450 in QS Sustainability Rankings in 2026 London, 18th November 2025: QS Quacquarelli Symonds, global higher education experts, have released the 2025 edition of the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability*. *The link will be live when the embargo … Read more

Death following fatal Manawatū crash

Source: New Zealand Police An 18-year-old woman has died following a crash in Manawatū on Tuesday 18 November. The crash, involving a car and a truck, occurred at the intersection of Kairanga Bunnythorpe Road and Roberts Line at around midday. The young woman was critically injured in the crash and tragically has subsequently passed away … Read more