Major highway closed after crash injures several people

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / REECE BAKER At least four people have been injured in a two-vehicle crash that has shut a major highway north of New Plymouth. Emergency services are at the scene on Devon Road (SH3) Sentry Hill. The road is closed and drivers are asked to avoid the area. Diversions are … Read more

Homicide investigation launched, Hastings

Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Inspector Martin James, Eastern District Manager – Criminal Investigations: Police investigating the unexplained death of a Hastings woman last month are now treating her death as a homicide. Emergency services were called to an address in Kotuku Street, Camberley, on 29 October, where a 37-year-old woman was found … Read more

Thailand Is Emerging as a premium Beauty and Aesthetic tourism hub

Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 November 2025 – Aura Bangkok Clinic, a world-class beauty and aesthetic destination, is setting new benchmarks in Thailand and across Asia. The clinic delivers hospital-standard quality and innovative technologies led by medical experts. With more than 100,000 successful cases and 16 branches across Bangkok, … Read more

‘It’s all gone already to pay off debts’: Oyster farmers react to compensation deal

Source: Radio New Zealand Mahurangi oyster farmers have struck a $1 million compensation deal. Nick Monro They are purveyors of some of the world’s most sought-after culinary delicacies, but Mahurangi’s oyster farmers have been reduced to eating beans on toast most days, their hair going grey, and their nerves shot. Last month the farmers were … Read more

Seaview residents warned sewage plant stench will return following ‘error’

Source: Radio New Zealand Seaview Wastewater Treatment Plant. RNZ / Krystal Gibbens Wellington Water is warning Seaview residents that due to an “error” by the operators of its Seaview sewage plant, locals should expect bad smells in the area. The Seaview Wastewater Treatment Plant is notorious in the community for causing bad odours, which some … Read more

Serious crash on SH3 New Plymouth

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / REECE BAKER Police say people have been seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash in New Plymouth. Emergency services are at the scene on Devon Road (SH3) Sentry Hill. The road is closed and drivers are ask to avoid the area. Diversions are in place. – Published by EveningReport.nz and … Read more

Police name prisoner who escaped hospital escort

Source: Radio New Zealand Escaped prisoner Paul Rehua. NZ Police Police are searching for a man who escaped custody while on a hospital escort in Auckland last week. A warrant to arrest 42-year-old Paul Kyle Peekay Rehua has been issued by police, who believe he is in the wider Waitematā area. Mt Eden Corrections Facility … Read more

Wellington Phoenix player takes mental health break

Source: Radio New Zealand Phoenix midfielder Macey Fraser challenges for the ball against Melbourne City in 2023. Photosport / Masanori Udagawa Wellington Phoenix midfielder Macey Fraser has been granted a leave of absence to address her mental health. Fraser re-joined the Phoenix on a three-year contract in September, but has yet to play for the … Read more

“THAI SELECT FESTIVAL” Brings the Authentic Flavors of Thailand to Los Angeles

Source: Media Outreach LOS ANGELES, USA – Media Out Reach Newswire – 13 November 2025 – The Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), Ministry of Commerce of Thailand, proudly announces the “THAI SELECT FESTIVAL”, a special event celebrating the excellence of Thai cuisine and the Thai SELECT certification mark in the western United States. The … Read more

Non-existent trust contracted to set up charter school

Source: Radio New Zealand Associate Education Minister David Seymour initially told reporters on Thursday the trust did exist RNZ / Mark Papalii Associate Education Minister David Seymour says contracting a non-existent trust to set up a charter school was “a bit of a screw up”. But he said the sport-focused charter school would still go … Read more

Police name prisoner who escaped hospital escourt

Source: Radio New Zealand Escaped prisoner Paul Rehua. NZ Police Police are searching for a man who escaped custody while on a hospital escort in Auckland last week. A warrant to arrest 42-year-old Paul Kyle Peekay Rehua has been issued by police, who believe he is in the wider Waitematā area. Mt Eden Corrections Facility … Read more

‘Embarrassing’: International climate expert at COP30 scorns NZ’s methane target

Source: Radio New Zealand Dr Bill Hare has called the government’s climbdown on methane emissions dangerous and embarrassing. Supplied/The Australia Institute New Zealand’s climbdown on its methane emissions target and an agricultural emissions tax is dangerous and embarrassing, an international climate science and policy expert says. Speaking from the COP30 global climate summit in Brazil, … Read more

Greenpeace – Winston Peters and NZ First Hand Victory to ACT over Corporate Bill of Rights

Source: Greenpeace Despite ACT failing to pass three earlier versions of the Regulatory Standards Bill, they have succeeded passing it into law today, due to the backing of NZ First and the National Party. “With one vote, Winston Peters has undermined his and NZ First’s entire legacy,” says Greenpeace campaigner Gen Toop. “Today, he helped pass … Read more

Man faces charges after thefts from tourist vehicles

Source: New Zealand Police A 38-year-old man is before the courts after a thorough investigation into damage of tourists’ vehicles in the Canterbury District. Police were notified on 22 October of a campervan that was broken into at Castle Hill. This led Police to make further enquiries into similar reports. Senior Sergeant Rachel Walker, Canterbury … Read more

Serious crash, SH3, New Plymouth

Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are at the scene of a serious two-vehicle crash on Devon Road (SH3), Sentry Hill, New Plymouth.  Police were called about 5.05pm.  Initial reports suggest there have been serious injuries.  The road is closed, with diversions in place.  Motorists should avoid the area if possible. ENDS  Issued by Police … Read more

Citi Reiterates “Buy” Rating on Fosun International and Lifts Target Price to HK$6.5

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OurReach Newswire – 13 November 2025 – Citi hosted its 2025 China Conference this week and released an updated research report on Fosun International (00656.HK), reiterating its “Buy” rating and raising the target price to HK$6.5. Citi remains positive on Fosun’s business streamlining and core business-focused strategy. … Read more

Drugs, Cash and Firearms seized in Operation Leaf

Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute the following to Detective Inspector Matt Cranshaw, Field Crime Manager: Police have made 10 arrests and dismantled clan labs across the upper North Island following a series of coordinated search warrants targeting the sale and supply of methamphetamine. Operation Leaf was terminated yesterday,  this investigation focussed on the supply … Read more

Nearly 200 schools write to Education Minister Erica Stanford over removal of Treaty obligations

Source: Radio New Zealand Education Minister Erica Stanford visits Rangitoto College, Auckland, 5 August 2025. RNZ / Calvin Samuel Two of the boards that spoke out over the government’s axing of their Treaty of Waitangi obligations say they are getting strong support. Some boards made public statements reiterating their commitment to the Treaty after the … Read more

Fatal crash, Culverden

Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a crash on Culverden Road/SH7, Culverden, Hurunui, this afternoon. The single-vehicle crash, where it appears a truck has struck a tree, was reported to Police around 12pm. Sadly, the driver of the truck, who was the sole occupant, was located deceased at the scene. The road … Read more

Black Caps cruise to T20 series win over West Indies in Dunedin

Source: Radio New Zealand Devon Conway. Game 3 of the T20 international cricket series between New Zealand and West Indies at Saxton Oval in Nelson. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz The Black Caps have won the fifth and final T20 match against the West Indies in Dunedin by eight wickets. With the fourth T20 rained off, the Black … Read more

Cop turned aviation boss Chris de Wattignar on leave after scathing IPCA report

Source: Radio New Zealand Former deputy commissioner Chris de Wattignar police A former senior leader at police is on leave from his job at the Civil Aviation Authority following the police watchdog’s scathing report into how police handled allegations of sexual offending by former Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming. RNZ earlier revealed the identities of some … Read more

Coroner in Cyclone Gabrielle Inquiry defends witness following ‘unkind’ comments online

Source: Radio New Zealand 13 people died in Hawke’s Bay in relation to Cyclone Gabrielle on 14 February 2023. Supplied The coroner in charge of the Cyclone Gabrielle Inquiry has given the public a telling off for making unkind comments online about a witness, saying no individual person is to blame for those who died … Read more

Economy – Reserve Bank welcomes Government response to FEC banking inquiry

Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) 13 November 2025 – The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) welcomes the Government’s formal response to the recent Finance and Expenditure Committee (FEC) inquiry into banking competition. “As the Government response notes, some of the FEC recommendations are directed to areas where The Reserve Bank of New … Read more

Defence News – RNZAF returns to Fiji and takes opportunity to show MC-12K King Air capability to Tongan military

Source: New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) A return trip to Fiji for maritime patrols by the Royal New Zealand Air Force’s (RNZAF) MC-12K King Air has provided a further opportunity to demonstrate the aircraft’s ability to operate in the South West Pacific region. Aircrews on the MC-12K King Air regularly provide maritime patrols to detect … Read more

Consumer NZ – Online dark designs have cost New Zealanders millions

Source: Consumer NZ Consumer NZ research reveals one in three shoppers spend more than intended due to manipulative online design tactics.   New Zealanders are being tricked into spending more and cancelling less, according to new research from Consumer NZ, exposing the invisible influence of ‘dark patterns’- deceptive digital design tactics used to manipulate consumer … Read more

Asia NZ Foundation – New Report Sheds Light on How Southeast Asia Sees New Zealand

Source: Asia New Zealand Foundation The Asia New Zealand Foundation Te Whītau Tūhono has released new research exploring how informed voices across Southeast Asia perceive New Zealand’s foreign policy and international standing. The Southeast Asian Perceptions of New Zealand report surveyed 200 Southeast Asian experts in international affairs with a working knowledge of New Zealand and its foreign … Read more

Transporting New Zealand supports amendments to RUC legislation but not tolling legislation

Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand National road freight association Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand is cautiously supporting the Land Transport (Revenue) Amendment Bill introduced to Parliament today, which makes changes to the Road User Charges Act 2012 to modernise the system in preparation for transitioning all vehicles to universal RUC. However, Transporting New … Read more