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Source: Radio New Zealand Water schemes for many small and rural communities lacked the same protections and treatment of systems for larger urban areas. HENDRIK SCHMIDT Holidaymakers need to be vigilant by checking the quality of drinking water at their holiday spots which run on riskier schemes, Water New Zealand says. The water industry body … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Marika Khabazi Marika Khabazi is a video journalist with Georgian and Russian ancestry. She moved to New Zealand as a 16-year-old in 2008 to pursue a career in the Film and TV industry. Her documentary explores the power and similarities of the Māori haka to Georgian traditional dance. As … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police received a report around 9:10am today from someone who had come across a crashed car on Seadown Road, north of Timaru. The vehicle had collided with a power pole, and the sole occupant of the vehicle was located deceased. The Serious Crash Unit has been advised, and Seadown Road is … Read more
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 22 December 2025 The Rural Health Roadshow Insights Report presents findings from visits to 13 rural locations across New Zealand in 2025. These events provided an opportunity to engage with rural communities, check what is working well and identify areas for improvement. The report is structured into … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police can now release the name of the man who died following a crash in Māngere on 3 December He was Jagpreet Singh, 20, of Auckland. Our thoughts are with his friends and family at this time. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash remain ongoing. ENDS. Holly McKay/NZ Police MIL … Read more
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Biosecurity New Zealand is encouraging Kiwis to continue to keep an eye out for yellow-legged hornets (Vespa velutina) over the holiday season. “We’ve had a great response from the public so far, with more than 6,870 notifications and our team will be working over the holiday season as we … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A pair who filled up three shopping trolleys’ worth of goods from Kmart in Botany before allegedly leaving without paying will spend Christmas rethinking their choices. Just after 10.30am yesterday, Police were called to the store following a report of a man and woman stealing dozens of items. Senior Sergeant Simon … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is reminding all New Zealanders to drive safely this summer, with Police set to be out in force to help keep our roads safe, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says. “Whether you’re heading to see loved ones, taking a road trip with friends, or exploring our country, please make safe … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 22 December 2025 Frequently visited spots include Tongariro National Park, Huka Falls in Taupō, and the Bridge to Nowhere in Whanganui National Park. Short walks and accessible locations are favourites for kiwis looking to make the most of the warmer weather. DOC Central North Island Acting Director Sandy Woodhead says … Read more
Source: Worksafe New Zealand 22 December 2025 Find out how to notify us over the holiday period. Notifications If someone has been seriously injured, become seriously ill, or died as a result of work – phone us on 0800 030 040 straight away. Notifications made through our online form won’t be monitored between 12pm on … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand skier Alice Robinson © Erich Spiess / Red Bull Content Pool 2025 / PHOTOSPORT Queenstown skier Alice Robinson is a genuine contender for the podium in two events at the Winter Olympics in February. Robinson has followed up her historic Super G World Cup win last week by finishing … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Marika Khabazi A person has been arrested in Wellington CBD, after reports of someone with a gun. Police said they received a report just after 6am on Monday that someone at a Willis Street residence could be in possession of a gun. Police said they attended the residence and … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government $848,000 in government grants targeted towards reducing harm in high-risk recreational maritime environments will help protect boaties on the water this summer, Associate Transport Minister James Meager says. “For many Kiwis, getting out on the water is what summer is all about. However, we know that does come with some risks. … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The head of the Predator Free NZ Trust says there is “some complexity” in using sound to keep cats away from nesting native birds. Jessi Morgan says it is important to keep the country’s native wildlife safe, while recognising the role cats play as companions. A project from the Bioeconomy Science … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Suzie Bates of New Zealand Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz White Ferns batter Suzie Bates has sustained a quadricep tear which has ruled her out of all cricket until March. Bates suffered the injury last month when fielding during a Hallyburton Johnstone Shield match. Subsequent scans revealed that due to the severity of the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Coach Gordon Walker and Dame Lisa Carrington. Steve McArthur / @RowingCelebration / PHOTOSPORT Gordon Walker, one of New Zealand’s most successful coaches, has resigned as head coach for Canoe Racing New Zealand. The 53-year-old has coached Dame Lisa Carrington, New Zealand’s most successful Olympian, since 2010. During that time, Carrington has … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland’s mayor Wayne Brown. MARIKA KHABAZI / RNZ Auckland’s mayor says it would be better if council were running the police in the city, but is adamant it’s a safe place to be. There’s been considerable effort to increase safety in the central city. Community Patrols NZ opened a base in … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand We were told off recently for having too much summer holiday, so it’s our responsibility to use that time as wisely as possible which, of course, means going to see lots of movies. From the week before Christmas all the way to Waitangi Day, here is a selection of new films … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A wastewater treatment plant in Akaroa. Supplied/Christchurch City Council University of Auckland researchers have discovered different microbes can be used to reduce the carbon footprint of treating wastewater. Associate Professor Wei-Qin Zhuang and his team from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering have been tackling the problem of reducing the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand the Banking Ombudsman and Financial Services Complaints Ltd (FSCL) say they see complaints about disputed or incorrect transactions, commonly at hotels, bars, online retailers and overseas lounges. RNZ When you’re on summer holidays, you might not be thinking much about your banking, insurance or other financial products – unless something goes … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 December 2025 – Singapore’s job market is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by digitalisation, sustainability imperatives, and demographic shifts. The challenge for graduates and professionals lies in maintaining relevance within industries that are shaping tomorrow’s economy. The Singapore Institute of Management (SIM) plays a pivotal role … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. RNZ / REECE BAKER Three people have been arrested, following a burglary south of Auckland and a dramatic failed escape from police on Sunday afternoon. Officers were called to a burglary at a business on Great South Road in Drury just after 5pm. Police said the three alleged offenders … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Wellington Phoenix celebrate a goal against Central Coast Mariners. Marty Melville/Photosport Wellington Phoenix are off the bottom of the A-League table, after beating Central Coast Mariners 3-1 in Wellington. Midfielder Corban Piper scored the first goal in the 31st minute, after Kasuki Nagasawa pounced on a poor pass from a Mariners … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The 38-year-old man is due to appear in court on Christmas Eve. 123RF A man driving a car equipped with flashing police lights pulled over the wrong vehicle in south Auckland on Saturday night. Two officers driving an unmarked police car were puzzled, when a stationwagon following them turned on a … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Bar staff stepped in to help when a man was allegedly stabbed in the stomach at Wellington’s Ace of Spades Bar. Supplied/ Google Maps A woman has been arrested, as police continue to investigate a stabbing in a central Wellington bar, and they have renewed a call for anyone who saw … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Michael Mclean. RNZ / Finn Blackwell A man accused of sexually abusing a boy into his teens has been acquitted on some charges, while others left a hung jury. Michael Mclean has been on trial in the Auckland District Court, with his defence calling the allegations nonsense and claiming they never … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Feral cat caught in a live trap in Fiordland National Park. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly A research project has discovered a way to use sound as a harmless deterrent to keep cats away from nesting native birds. Senior scientist at the Bioeconomy Science Institute (formerly known as Manaaki Whenua – Landcare … Read more