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Source: Radio New Zealand A thunderstorm moving over Tampa, Florida, ahead of Hurricane Milton’s expected landfall. AFP A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Wairoa. Metservice said its weather radar has detected severe thunderstorms near Tiniroto, Hangaroa, Te Reinga, Ruakituri and Tahunga. The weather is moving towards the southeast and expected to hit just … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A woman stuck on the rocks at Castor Bay had a lucky scape thanks to a charged mobile phone and quick Police work. Just after 1.30pm, Police received a call from a woman stating she was trapped on rocks between Castor Bay Beach and Kennedy Park. Waitematā East Area Response Manager, … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The Chain Hills Tunnel opened in the 1870s as a single railway line, before being decommissioned more than three decades later. RNZ / Tess Brunton The government is investing $2 million to help extend a cycle trail linking Dunedin to Mosgiel, using historic railway tunnels. Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Universities could lose access to more than 1000 journals. (File photo) Photo: 123RF Thousands of academics and students in New Zealand and Australia are poised to lose access to critical research journals next year. Negotiations between the Council of Australasian University Librarians and academic publishing giant Elsevier have broken down in … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is investing $2 million to extend the Dunedin Tunnels Trail and transform Dunedin into a premier cycling destination, Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston announced today. “By investing in the Dunedin Tunnels Trail, we will attract more visitors to the Otago region, helping to unlock the region’s full tourism … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 14 November 2025 Most of the damage has occurred in the DOC Greymouth District, and rangers have been diverted from other routine maintenance work to clear the windfalls. Work to reopen tracks has included engineers checking bridges, windfall clearance by chainsaw operators, and blasting to remove large rocks. In the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Parliament Last week, much of the political focus was on the ongoing tensions within Te Pāti Māori. This week has been much the same, with the addition of the release of a report by the Independent Police Conduct Authority. While these sagas dominated headlines Parliament continued to consider legislation, with four … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Tremolite – a naturally occurring asbestos – had been found in samples during lab testing. Supplied / Product Safety NZ Nearly 60 schools and early childhood centres have contacted the Ministry of Education over possible asbestos contamination from recalled coloured play sands. Here’s what we know. What is the product that … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Police say they did attend and disperse a crowd in Welcome Bay on 1 November after multiple complaints, though not immediately. RNZ / REECE BAKER Police say a delay in responding to reports of disorder in Tauranga earlier this month was due to being busy elsewhere. On the evening of Saturday … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A reading above 50.0 indicates expansion in the BNZ-Business New Zealand PMI, in October the score rose by 1.3 points to 51.4. 123rf Manufacturing activity expands, rises 1.3 points to 51.4 – above 50 is expansion Four of five sub-indexes also in expansion – employment still contracting Manufacturing expanded four months … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Police will start testing for THC, methamphetamine, MDMA and cocaine using the new oral-fluid testing devices. RNZ / Marika Khabazi Police have confirmed a deal with an Australian company to provide detection devices for roadside drug-testing. Roadside testing for four types of drugs will begin in Wellington next month, with a … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Police Conduct Association founder Shannon Parker says the move to bring in an Inspector-General is a knee-jerk reaction. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly An advocate supporting people with complaints about police misconduct says bringing in an Inspector-General is a knee-jerk reaction that may not make much difference. The government revealed on Tuesday … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Luftwaffe means Air Force in German. Samantha Gee / RNZ Low-flying military aircraft have been seen around the country over the last week, with a deployment from the German Air Force setting up in Woodbourne, near Blenheim, where its members are training with the Royal New Zealand Air Force. The joint … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand England v All Blacks Kick-off: 4:10am Sunday 16 November Allianz Stadium (Twickenham), London Live blog updates on RNZ England have been installed as favourites by some local bookmakers for this weekend’s crunch match with the All Blacks at Twickenham. However, Scott Robertson isn’t reading too much into it as his side … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The survey showed a rise in new orders and production, but a further weakening of employment. 123rf Manufacturing sector activity expanded in October thanks to higher new orders and improving demand. The BNZ-Business NZ Performance of Manufacturing Index rose by 1.3 points to 51.4 in October, although it was still below … Read more
National accounts (industry production and investment): Year ended March 2024 – information release 14 November 2025 The National accounts (industry production and investment) release contains a full reconciled set of detailed industry data on production, investment, and capital stock. It is used to update and maintain the quality of quarterly GDP statistics. Visit our website to … Read more
National accounts (income and expenditure): Year ended March 2025 – information release 14 November 2025 National accounts (income and expenditure) provides information on domestic production and the resulting income that is available for spending and saving. It also provides an insight into how saving is used and invested between different sectors of the economy. Estimates … Read more
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 24 seconds ago EIT is launching a new hands-on training pathway designed to prepare aspiring landscapers and horticulture workers for careers in New Zealand’s fast-growing green industries. Beginning in February 2026, learners can start with the New Zealand Certificate in Primary Industry Skills (Level 2) – Gardening: Foundations for Landscape … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand COD Crown Projects Limited pleaded guilty to two charges relating to unlawful earthworks. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly A developer has been fined $48,750 after admitting to unlawful earthworks. COD Crown Projects Limited pleaded guilty to two charges relating to two properties on Auckland’s North Shore. Auckland Council said the works – … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE) said people needed to stop using the products immediately. Supplied / Product Safety NZ The Ministry of Education says nearly 60 schools and early childhood centres have contacted them over possible asbestos contamination from recalled coloured play sands. Rainbow sand from Educational Colours … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government A key milestone has been reached in the redevelopment of Whangārei Hospital, with the sod turning for a major on-grade car parking extension to enable construction of the new acute services building, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “Car parks are a vital part of hospital infrastructure and are essential for patients, … Read more
Source: Real Estate Authority (REA) In its 2025 Annual Report released today the Real Estate Authority (REA) reports a 35% increase in formal complaints about the conduct of licensed real estate professionals (licensees) in the year to 30 June 2025. However, only 9% of licensees subject to a complaint had findings of misconduct or unsatisfactory conduct against them. … Read more
Source: Retirement Commissioner The Retirement Commissioner is calling for cross-party action on the retirement income system – laying out a practical plan for what to do now while preparing for the challenges ahead. New Zealand’s population is ageing. Work and caregiving patterns are shifting, home ownership is declining and KiwiSaver, now nearly two decades old, … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The fire at a mechanical workshop in the Christchurch suburb of Sydenham earlier sent smoke billowing across the central city. RNZ / Anna Sargent Firefighters have contained a fire at a mechanical workshop in central Christchurch. Crews were called to reports of a car on fire at the workshop on Coleridge … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A law change passed this week means that pharmacists who own or invest in a pharmacy will be able to become prescribers from February next year. 123RF The chair of the Independent Pharmacy Group says it is unlikely pharmacists will be ready to start prescribing medicines from the moment a new … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Kami co-founders Hengjie Wang and Alliv Samson with their award. SUPPLIED The co-founders of education technology platform Kami have been named EY entrepreneur of the year, with a fast growing global business expanding in more than 180 countries, except New Zealand. Kami’s educational products is used by 70 million teachers and … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The complaints related to customer service, skill and care, disclosure and misleading advertising. (File photo) 123RF The Real Estate Authority is fielding a record number of complaints about real estate salespeople amid challenging housing market conditions. The authority’s 2025 annual report noted a 35 percent increase in formal complaints in the … Read more