New farrowing crates rules at piggeries progress, amid undercover footage release

Source: Radio New Zealand Warning: Readers may find these images distressing Animal welfare activists, public submitters and the associate agriculture minister are still at odds around the use of farrowing crates and mating stalls at pig farms, amid the release of covert footage inside one. The Ministry for Primary Industries was investigating what it called … Read more

xTool Launches “Make It Here” Initiative to Fuel a European Renaissance of Making

Source: Media Outreach BERLIN, GERMANY – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 November 2025 – xTool, a global leader in desktop laser cutters and smart fabrication tools, today launched its “Make It Here” initiative, underscoring its expanded commitment to Europe through localisation efforts, community programs, and new tools designed for creators, local workshops, and education. xTool … Read more

One in hospital after rescue at Bethells Beach, Auckland

Source: Radio New Zealand Te Henga – Bethells Beach. 123rf A person has been hospitalised after getting into trouble in the waters at Auckland’s Bethells Beach this afternoon. Surf Life Saving said a group got into trouble in the water, and all made it back to shore, except for one person who had to be … Read more

Person critically injured in three-vehicle crash on busy Auckland road

Source: Radio New Zealand Traffic in the area is heavy. (File photo) RNZ / Alexander Robertson One person has been critically injured in a three-vehicle crash on a busy Auckland road. Emergency services were still at the scene of the crash at the intersection of Epsom’s Gillies Ave and Owens Rd. A police spokesperson said … Read more

The Ashes cricket live: Australia v England first test, day one

Source: Radio New Zealand Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero, a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday. Follow all the action as five-test Ashes series between arch rivals Australia and England gets underway. The first test will be played in front of a sold out crowd at … Read more

Jetstar flights to ban use of portable power banks on all flights, Air New Zealand looking into it

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Nate McKinnon Jetstar has confirmed the use of portable power banks on all of its New Zealand flights will be banned from 15 December, as Air New Zealand looks into the matter also. All Qantas Group flights, which included Jetstar would introduce the measures next month that would prohibit … Read more

Kāpiti Coast man jailed for nine years for possessing ‘some of the worst content known’

Source: Radio New Zealand The main was sentenced at the Wellington District Court on Friday. (File photo) RNZ / Richard Tindiller A Kāpiti Coast man has been jailed for possessing more than 30,000 objectionable photos and videos, including what Customs says is “some of the worst child sexual abuse content known to law enforcement globally.” … Read more

Government quietly rejects advice to set more ambitious ‘net negative’ emissions goal

Source: Radio New Zealand Climate Change Minister Simon Watts. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The government has quietly rejected Climate Change Commission advice to set a much more ambitious ‘net negative’ long-term target for carbon emissions. Instead, it will retain the original 2050 goal of net-zero emissions of carbon dioxide and other long-lived gases. That’s despite … Read more

Feral cats to be added to Predator Free 2050

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is delivering on its campaign promise to add feral cats to the Predator Free 2050 target species list to protect our precious native wildlife, Conservation Minister Tama Potaka says. “We know people want their local reserves, beaches and bush tracks to be full of birds, not predators. Including feral … Read more

Nightworks finished ahead of schedule – State Highway 6, Rai valley to Whangamoa

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency There’s some good news for those travelling between Nelson and Blenheim next week. Rob Service, System Manager Nelson/Tasman, says planned night closures to allow for chip sealing work between the Rai Valley and Whangamoa are no longer required. “Our contractors have done the hard yards and have managed to finish … Read more

Finals of 2025 China-ASEAN Specialized Event of 14th China Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition successfully held in Nanning

Source: Media Outreach NANNING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 November 2025 – On November 14, the Finals of the 2025 China-ASEAN Specialized Event of the 14th China Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition successfully concluded at the Nanning-Zhongguancun Innovation Demonstration Base under the theme of “Fostering Innovation with ASEAN, Empowering Regional Development”. The event was … Read more

OTOP Market Organization (Or Tor Kor) Elevates Thai Agricultural Products with “Thailand’s Oriental Agricultures and Authentic Thai Cuisine” Showcasing Premium Tropical Produce on the Global Stage 24–26 November 2025, at Airport Rail Link Suvarnabhumi station.

Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 November 2025 – The Marketing Organization for Farmers (Or Tor Kor), under the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, in collaboration with Asia Era One Co., Ltd., is set to launch a major promotional event spotlighting Thailand’s high-value tropical agricultural products. The event, titled “Thailand’s … Read more

Education overhaul: Everything that changed in 2025, and what’s in store for 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Mark Papalii As the end of the year approaches, the government’s overhaul of the school system seems to have gone into overdrive and so has opposition to its changes. In the past month, every major national organisation representing teachers and principals has spoken out against some aspect of reforms … Read more

Fire damage closes Blenheim dump

Source: Radio New Zealand Fire crews worked until the early hours of this morning to extinguish a fire at Blenheim’s Resource Recovery Centre. Supplied / Marlborough District Council A Blenheim dump will be closed for some time after being badly damaged by fire. Six crews battled the blaze for hours at the Marlborough District Council’s … Read more

Truck crash blocks lanes in both directions on Auckland motorway

Source: Radio New Zealand The motorway is closed in both directions. NZTA Waka Kotahi A truck crash is blocking lanes in both directions on Auckland’s Northern Motorway near the Orewa offramp. Motorists are advised to expect delays following the state highway one crash, which occured around midday. One lane northbound and one lane southbound have … Read more

Weather: Christchurch leads the way as summer arrives early

Source: Radio New Zealand Just after midday Christchurch was at 28.7C, the hottest place in Aotearoa. rafaelbenari/123RF While there was wet weather in parts of the country on Friday, forecasters say things should clear up for most at the weekend. But that does not necessarily mean it will be warm, despite summer’s approach. Just after … Read more

Katikati schools, medical centre in lockdown as police hunt for person of interest

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / REECE BAKER Two schools and a medical centre in the Bay of Plenty town of Katikati are in lockdown as police hunt for a person of interest in the town. Katikati College posted on its social media shortly before 1pm that it’s been asked by police to go into … Read more

Community mourns death of beloved Takapuna Grammar School teacher

Source: Radio New Zealand Students leave flowers and paper cranes on Kevin Hu’s desk at Takapuna Grammar School in Auckland. Supplied The death of a beloved Auckland maths teacher has sent shock waves through the Chinese community. Students and parents paid tribute to Kevin Hu, head of calculus at Takapuna Grammar School, who died in … Read more

Yeebo Announces Interim Results for FY2025/26 Profit Attributable to Owners Surged to Approximately HK$1,218 million

Source: Media Outreach To Empower Industries, Promote Development, and Strive to be a Leader in the AI Compute Sector Financial Highlights For the six months ended 30 September 2025HK’000 2024HK’000(restated) Change Revenue 554,336 527,309 +5% Profit for the Period 1,211,274 95,656 +1,166% Profit attributable to owners of the Company 1,218,089 97,079 +1,155% Basic earnings per … Read more

Police find hole in alleged burglar’s story

Source: New Zealand Police Suspicious behaviour and a van full of equipment led officers on an fruitful discovery in Manurewa earlier this week. Just after midnight on Tuesday, Police were alerted to a vehicle travelling on Roscommon Road with stolen registration plates. Counties Manukau Central Area Prevention Manager, Inspector Warrick Adkin, says the plates were … Read more

Young people arrested after aggravated robbery, Napier

Source: New Zealand Police To be attributed to Detective Mike Godwin, Hawke’s Bay CIB: Two young people have been arrested following the aggravated robbery of a dairy on Bill Hercock Avenue in Pirimai, Napier at around 6pm on Wednesday. One of the youths was located and arrested last night. The other was arrested during a … Read more

Maritime Union condemns move to axe emergency tug capability months early

Source: Maritime Union of New Zealand The Maritime Union of New Zealand says Government plans to prematurely end the contract for the country’s sole dedicated ocean-going emergency tow vessel, the MMA Vision, risks lives, the maritime environment, and national energy security. Maritime Union National Secretary Carl Findlay says comments made by Transport Minister Chris Bishop … Read more

Halt to puberty blockers curses ‘young transgender women to stigma’

Source: Radio New Zealand Te Manahou Mackay says she started using puberty blockers at age 13-14 after “extensive” discussions with psychiatrists and therapists and nurse practitioners. Supplied A model who used puberty blockers as a teenager says the government is “cursing an entire generation of young transgender women to social stigma” after it halted new … Read more

Violent assault lands man in court

Source: New Zealand Police A man who allegedly assaulted a store worker, despite being given a free kebab, is now off the streets. At about 9.45pm on 26 October, a man entered a Henderson eatery on Rathgar Road and proceeded to intimidate a shop worker. Detective Senior Sergeant Ryan Bunting, Waitematā CIB, says the worker … Read more

38,000 fewer victims of serious violent crime as gang laws mark one year

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is tracking well ahead of its violent crime reduction target as it today marks one year since its tough gang laws came into effect, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith and Police Minister Mark Mitchell say. “The latest New Zealand Crime and Victims Survey shows there were 147,000 victims of serious … Read more

Pike River deaths: Enough evidence for manslaughter charges – lawyer

Source: Radio New Zealand Nigel Hampton KC says he can’t say who the charges would be laid against, without breaching confidentiality. Iain McGregor/The Press The lawyer for Pike River families says police now have enough evidence to lay manslaughter charges over the disaster. Nigel Hampton KC said police believe they have evidence showing specific acts … Read more

No support as Kiwi disabled delegates flee COP30 fire in Brazil

Source: Radio New Zealand This screen grab shows emergency crews battling a fire that broke out at a pavilion at the COP30 UN Climate Change Conference in Belem, in Brazil, on November 20, 2025. AFP / AFPTV A New Zealand disability advocate caught up in the fire at the annual COP climate meeting in Brazil … Read more