Insurance Sector – Survey reveals Kiwis concerned about natural hazards driving up insurance costs

Source: Insurance Council of NZ A new nationwide survey has found that most New Zealanders believe natural hazards such as earthquakes, flooding, and sea level rise are having a significant impact on property insurance premiums. The research, based on responses from more than 1,000 people, highlights widespread concern about both the affordability and accessibility of insurance … Read more

New Wellington stroke pathway speeds up recovery

Source: New Zealand Government A new stroke pathway at Wellington Regional Hospital is delivering faster rehabilitation and better outcomes for stroke patients, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “Ensuring people receive the right support as quickly as possible after a stroke is absolutely critical to their recovery,” Mr Brown says. Following a successful pilot, the new … Read more

All Whites v Colombia: What you need to know

Source: Radio New Zealand All Whites v Colombia. Graphic: Liam K. Swiggs PHOTOSPORT All Whites v Colombia (International friendly) Kick-off: 1pm Sunday 16 November Chase Stadium, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA Live blog updates on RNZ Sport The All Whites are stateside for two big international friendly fixtures as they prepare for next year’s return trip … Read more

Moana Pasifika grant assistant coach Stephen Jones early release

Source: Radio New Zealand Stephen Jones. www.photosport.nz Moana Pasifika Assistant Coach Stephen Jones has been granted an early release from his contract to take up a role in England. The former Wales and British and Irish Lions first-five departs two seasons into his contract at Moana, where he arrived after four seasons as an assistant … Read more

Person dies after 4WD rolls on Tokerau Beach, Far North

Source: Radio New Zealand Police were called to beach at about 7.30pm Friday. RNZ / Alexander Robertson One person has died after a four-wheel drive rolled on Tokerau Beach in the Far North. Police were called to beach at about 7.30pm Friday. It was initially indicated that at least one person was critically injured, and … Read more

Country Life: Massey University’s teaching farm

Source: Radio New Zealand LATU’s farm manager Mike Reilly. Gianina Schwanecke / Country Life An uptick in the take-up of veterinary and agriculture studies has seen Massey University expand its Large Animal Teaching Unit (LATU) in recent years. The country’s only veterinary school currently has a cohort of about 650 students across the five-year programme. … Read more

Fatal crash, Tokerau Beach, Far North

Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a single-vehicle crash on Tokerau Beach in the Far North last night. Police were notified of the crash, where a 4WD has rolled, at around 7:30pm on Friday. Sadly, one person was located deceased at the scene. The two other occupants of the vehicle were airlifted … Read more

Country Life: Jefferson Fellow Kate Green

Source: Radio New Zealand Reporters at work during the 2025 Jefferson Fellowship trip. Supplied RNZ reporter Kate Green has a strong focus on environmental issues but more recently her attention has been on the future of food security and lessons from Southeast Asia. She travelled there last month as part of a Jefferson Fellowship and … Read more

Lotto jackpot: What to do if you find yourself $55 million richer on Saturday

Source: Radio New Zealand Winners with a physical ticket can take it to a shop they bought it from and fill out a form, or go to the Lotto head office in Auckland. Supplied / Lotto NZ Lotto has jackpotted to a record $55 million prize, which has to be won. But what would you do … Read more

Review: Rosalia’s new album is everything pop usually isn’t (and why that’s a good thing)

Source: Radio New Zealand A few weeks ago Spanish pop musician Rosalía sat down with the New York Times Popcast, for an interview that’s already been picked apart in multiple articles. One response in particular seems to have inflamed the discourse: When asked if her new album Lux was asking a lot from listeners, she … Read more

Breathing again: A mountain biker’s second chance at life

Source: Radio New Zealand A year ago, Kath Cross couldn’t even make it to her letterbox without stopping to catch her breath. It was hard to believe this was the same avid mountain biker who used to knock out 100-kilometre at Rotorua’s Whakarewarewa Forest each week. But when she started falling behind her husband on … Read more

Country Life: Living the high country life at Glenbrook

Source: Radio New Zealand Glenbrook Station sheep Simon Williamson Simon Williamson’s grandfather was in his late twenties when he rode his horse from St Bathans in Central Otago to Tekapo in South Canterbury. The lambs he sought were too expensive but a good deed proved life-changing. He met a man who took a liking to … Read more

NZ-AU: Sydney Electrician Introduces Lifetime Labour Guarantee to Strengthen Customer Trust

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) MERRYLANDS, NSW, Nov. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MERRYLANDS, NSW – November 14, 2025 – – Moonlight Electrical Group, a Sydney-based electrician located in Merrylands, New South Wales, has announced the implementation of new service guarantees, a lifetime warranty on all labour and a commitment to punctual arrivals, to enhance customer trust … Read more

Palau leader urges stronger climate action after NZ lowers methane targets

Source: Radio New Zealand Surangel S. Whipps Jr addresses the Climate Summit 2025, a high-Level special event on Climate Action, at COP30 in Brazil. UN Photo / Manuel Elías Palau’s leader says the world needs to be working toward reducing emissions and “not dropping targets”, in response to New Zealand slashing its methane reduction goals. … Read more

All Blacks v England: What you need to know

Source: Radio New Zealand England v All Blacks Kickoff: 4.10am Sunday, 16 November Allianz Stadium (Twickenham), London Live blog updates on RNZ After passing their biggest off field financial test, the All Blacks now face their biggest on field one of the end of year tour. Wins over Ireland and Scotland have led to a … Read more

The father fighting NZTA over ‘inherently unsafe’ brakes in some 70,000 vehicles

Source: Radio New Zealand Selwyn Rabbits has spent the years since his son Graeme’s death investigating the safety of cardan shaft brakes, and discovered several other related fatalities. Now, a coroner’s report has backed him up, calling them ‘inherently dangerous’. Nick Monro After a death on a construction site, a coroner’s report has called a … Read more

Family puts bach rebuild on hold to accommodate nesting kororā

Source: Radio New Zealand A Taranaki family has paused a bach rebuild due to nesting kororā. Ngati Mutunga A Taranaki family has paused work on the rebuild of their coastal bach, after a pair of nesting little blue penguins – or kororā – took up residence beneath its floorboards. The Vile family, who are redeveloping … Read more

Reward for information on Catlins sea lions killings extended to Waitaki River incident

Source: Radio New Zealand The New Zealand Sea Lion Trust has extended the reward for information on sea lion killings. Supplied / DOC / Giverny Forbes A $55,000 reward for information leading to those responsible for killing endangered sea lions in the Catlins a year ago has been extended to cover the killing of three … Read more

Gree Provides Comprehensive Support for COP30 Leaders’ Residence, Empowering Global Climate Action with Green Technology

Source: Media Outreach BELÉM, BRAZIL – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 November 2025 – On November 12, 2025, the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) officially convenes in Belém, Brazil. The COP30 Leaders’ Residence (Vila Líderes), located in the city’s strategic core area, has fully operationalized the high-efficiency, energy-saving air conditioning systems provided by … Read more

YTL Cement Pledges 70,000 Trees and Appointed as Local Agenda 21 Strategic Partner

Source: Media Outreach Building on a 70-year legacy, YTL Cement’s ‘Beyond 70’ Initiative Invests in a Sustainable Future for the City and the Community. KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 November 2025 – YTL Cement Group has pledged to donate 70,000 trees to Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur (DBKL) for planting across Kuala … Read more

XTransfer and Maybank Enter Into a Strategic Partnership at Singapore FinTech Festival 2025

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 November 2025 – XTransfer, the world’s leading B2B cross-border trade payment platform, and Maybank, a leading bank in ASEAN, are pleased to announce a strategic partnership to expand cross-border payment and Shariah-compliant solutions. Coinciding with Singapore FinTech Festival 2025, senior representatives of XTransfer and Maybank … Read more

Retirement village mulls banning electric cars, bikes – even wheelchairs

Source: Radio New Zealand The policy may extend as far as banning types of wheelchairs. PANCAKE PICTURES Some residents at an Auckland retirement village want to put the brakes on a policy that would ban any more electric vehicles (EVs) within its gates. Fairview Lifestyle Village in Albany said it was concerned about the risk … Read more

Makayla and Haami score big at Waiata Māori Music Awards

Source: Radio New Zealand Hawke’s Bay’s rising star Makayla Purcell-Mainini and Invercargill singer Haami Tuari walked away with two of the night’s biggest honours at the 2025 Waiata Māori Music Awards. Makayla, fresh off opening for Six60’s Grassroots tour, nabbed Best Māori Female Solo Artist, while Haami — one-third of the beloved Tuari Brothers — … Read more

Cook Islands PM says economy remains strong despite NZ funding pause

Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Foreign Minister Winston Peters will not attend the milestone event in Rarotonga, which will celebrate the Cook Islands’ six decades of self-governance in free association with NZ. RNZ Pacific Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown told local media he had requested a meeting with … Read more

Fragomen: Becky Xia Named Among the “Top 100 Most Influential Chinese Elites for 2025”

Source: Media Outreach BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 November 2025 – Becky Xia, Managing Partner of Fragomen China, has been named one of the Top 100 Most Influential Chinese Elites for 2025, recognizing her leadership and enduring impact on global immigration and cross-border mobility. With more than 20 years of experience in … Read more

Valle Venia presents new song: I’ve cleared up it all – LPS feat.Lara

Source: Media Outreach NEUSTADT AN DER WEINSTRAßE, GERMANY – Newsaktuell – 14 November 2025 – With the song “I’ve Cleared Up It All” Lara steps into the spotlight as one of the most fascinating new storytellers on the music scene. I’ve cleared up it all LPS feat Lara/Leo Philipp Schmidt Her voice conveys both the … Read more

OPPO Announced Apex Guard, Reaffirming its Commitment to Next-Level Quality

Source: Media Outreach SHENZHEN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 November 2025 – OPPO today introduced Apex Guard, a full technology suite designed to safeguard the user experience with unprecedented quality in hardware and software. The new concept marks OPPO’s latest step in redefining what consumers can expect from smartphones—moving beyond everyday use to … Read more