Mental health data won’t be misused by new AI navigation tool – minister

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Source: Radio New Zealand Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey. RNZ / Mark Papalii There will not be a risk of health data being misused as a result of a new AI navigation tool, says the mental health minister. Telehealth provider Whakarongorau Aotearoa will develop the tool, which people would be able to access after they … Read more

Govt cuts red tape for businesses developing new drones

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Source: Radio New Zealand Drone manufacturers will no longer need approval for small changes to their technology. File photo. 123rf.com A new government rule aims to reduce hurdles for businesses developing new drones and other aviation technology. It is part of a set of regulatory changes intended to cut red tape and help with setting … Read more

Three charged in illegal distribution of cannabis, Canterbury

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Source: New Zealand Police Three people have been arrested and charged following an investigation into the unlawful sale of cannabis in the Canterbury area. Today, Police executed a search warrant in the Middle Christchurch area after an investigation found that a group of individuals, operating under the guise of a medicinal cannabis licence cultivated cannabis … Read more

Marine researchers find biggest source of microplastics in our ocean is vehicle tyres

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Source: Radio New Zealand Tiny particles from vehicle tyres are polluting the ocean. (File photo) Supplied Marine researchers in Auckland have discovered what is making up the majority of microplastics in New Zealand’s ocean. They found tiny pieces of vehicle tyres were polluting coastal waters and almost half of the rubber that shed on our … Read more

One dead after two trucks collide in Waikato

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Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / REECE BAKER Waikato police say a person has died after two trucks collided on State Highway 2 near Maramarua. Emergency services were called to the crash shortly before midday. Police say one other person was treated for minor injuries. State Highway 2 remains closed between Monument Road and Heaven … Read more

Aoraki Mt Cook deaths: Thousands raised for family of guide who ‘touched the lives’ of many

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Source: Radio New Zealand Thomas Vialletet was the core provider for his family. Supplied More than $26,000 has been raised so far for the family of a Wānaka-based mountain guide who died on Aoraki Mt Cook. Wānaka’s Thomas Vialletet and a United States client were in a party of four, roped together in pairs, climbing … Read more

DHL Summit Solutions, Inc. (DSSI) accelerates sustainable transport with largest-owned EV fleet in the Philippines

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Source: Media Outreach STA. ROSA, LAGUNA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 November 2025 – DHL Summit Solutions, Inc. (DSSI), the joint venture between DHL Supply Chain APAC and JG Summit Holdings, Inc., today marked a major milestone in its sustainability journey with the inauguration of its Electric Vehicle (EV) fleet. With its investment … Read more

Sharing to protect a child or young person’s wellbeing and safety (OT Act)

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Source: Privacy Commissioner 24 Nov 2025, 09:00 If you believe a child or young person is in immediate danger, call the Police on 111. This section provides guidance on how to share information under the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989. Download a copy of this guidance (opens to PDF, 283KB). Information you will find on this … Read more

How much do people fear crime in New Zealand?

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Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Nate McKinnon More than half of adults have a low fear of crime, according to new data. The annual Crime and Victims survey last year introduced a new set of questions about the public’s perceptions of crime and the justice system. The 2024 results out on Wednesday showed 56 … Read more

Sheep dog trials return to screen in new broadcasting deal

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Source: Radio New Zealand Crowds will pack in to watch the Sam Strahan Memorial sheep dog trials at the New Zealand Rural Games. www.ruralgames.co.nz Harking back to the days of A Dog’s Show, sheep dog trials are returning to the screen in a new broadcasting deal for next year’s New Zealand Rural Games. After starting … Read more

NZ is full of paper roads, but what are they and how can you find them?

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Source: Radio New Zealand A paper road running adjacent to a farm near Hurunui. (File photo) Herenga a Nuku Across New Zealand there are 55,000 kilometres of paper roads, a term which may not be familar to many. While these roads won’t appear on Google Maps and aren’t maintained in the same way as the … Read more

MCKL’s Brightest Cambridge Learners Igniting Success on the Global Stage

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Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 November 2025 – Two Cambridge A-Level students from MCKL College (Penang, Pykett Campus) were recognised for their exceptional achievements at the Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards Malaysia (OCLA) held at Dwi Emas International School, Shah Alam. Organised by Cambridge Assessment International Education, the OCLA … Read more

Sharing information to protect the wellbeing and safety of children and young people

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Source: Privacy Commissioner Print | Email this page Office of the Privacy Commissioner | Sharing information to protect the wellbeing and safety of children and young people 24 Nov 2025, 09:00 Information sharing is a critically important activity within the children’s sector Our guidance includes: People working in the children’s sector will often need to … Read more

Sharing information using the Privacy Act 2020

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Source: Privacy Commissioner 24 Nov 2025, 09:00 Information Privacy Principle (IPP) 11 permits the sharing of personal information that is held by agencies in certain circumstances. Download a copy of this guidance (opens to PDF, 394KB). Information you will find on this page: When you want to share information about a victim or perpetrator of … Read more

Sharing when a child is subject to family harm (Family Violence Act)

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Source: Privacy Commissioner 21 Nov 2025, 09:00 If you believe a child or young person is in immediate danger, call the Police on 111. This page provides guidance on how to share information under the Family Violence Act 2018. Download a copy of this guidance (opens to PDF, 369 KB). Information you will find on … Read more

Checklist: Deciding whether to share when using Section 66C

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Source: Privacy Commissioner Our website uses cookies so we can analyse our site usage and give you the best experience. Click “Accept” if you’re happy with this, or click “More” for information about cookies on our site, how to opt out, and how to disable cookies altogether. MIL OSI

Investigations continue after man injured in Henderson

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Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Inspector Simon Walker, Waitematā West Area Commander: Police enquiries are underway after a man was located with serious injuries in Henderson this afternoon. Police were called to Edsel Street at 2.40pm. The victim has been taken to Auckland City Hospital and is in a serious but stable condition. … Read more

New Zealand’s track record of racial equality under review at the UN

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Source: Radio New Zealand Tina Ngata. Supplied/Sarah Sparks Māori leaders have told the UN Committee on Eliminating Racial Discrimination (CERD) that racism against Māori has escalated under the current government. New Zealand is signed up to the UN’s International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (CERD). This requires the government to … Read more

Police continuing to investigate 17 over ‘misuse and inappropriate content’

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Source: Radio New Zealand 123rf.com Three police staff investigated in relation to “misuse and inappropriate content” have been cleared of any wrongdoing. Last week, police confirmed 20 police staff were being investigated, three of whom were facing criminal investigations. In total, six staff had been stood down. On Wednesday, Acting Deputy Commissioner Jill Rogers told … Read more

Fatal crash, SH 2, Maramarua

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Source: New Zealand Police Police can now confirm one person has sadly died following a two-truck collision on State Highway 2, near Maramarua earlier today. Emergency services were called to the scene around 11.42am. One other person was treated for minor injuries.  State Highway 2 remains closed between Monument Road and Heaven Road with diversions … Read more

Update: Pahiatua homicide

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Source: New Zealand Police Police are continuing to search for a man wanted in relation to a Pahiatua woman’s death last month. On the afternoon of 15 October, Karen Gilbert-Palmer, 74, was found deceased at her Arthur Street home by a friend who had been unable to contact her. A homicide investigation was launched, and … Read more

Huawei Unveils New Intelligent Perimeter Sensing Features for Intelligent Substation Solution at CEPSI 2025

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Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 November 2025 – Huawei is proud to join the 25th Conference of Electric Power Supply Industry (CEPSI 2025), hosted by the president of Association of the Electricity Supply Industry of East Asia and the Western Pacific (AESIEAP), SP Group, under the theme “Empowering the Energy … Read more

Auckland man taken to hospital with serious injuries, police trying to find offender

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Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / REECE BAKER A man has serious injuries after an incident in West Auckland’s Henderson. In a statement, police said officers were called to Edsel Street, in the main town centre, at 2.40pm on Tuesday afternoon. The man was found with injuries and has been taken to Auckland City Hospital … Read more

Mobile Legends: Bang Bang returns for 2026 Esports World Cup after being crowned event’s most-watched title

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Source: Media Outreach About MOONTON Games Established in 2014, MOONTON is a global video game company dedicated to gaming development, publication, and esports. With more than 2,000 employees worldwide, the company operates offices in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Latin America, and China. It has successfully launched several high-profile mobile games globally and has built … Read more

Kryston Catering Unveils Santa’s Gourmet Atelier: Premium Christmas Catering for Effortless Holiday Hosting

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Source: Media Outreach This season, Kryston takes care of the festive feast, ensuring hosts can enjoy celebrations without kitchen stress. From intimate party bundles to grand buffets, every gathering finds its perfect match with premium halal-certified menus and convenient solutions. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 November 2025 – This Christmas, hosts can finally … Read more