Three arrested for allegedly selling cannabis illegally under the guise of a medical license

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Source: Radio New Zealand Three men in Christchurch were arrested. (File photo) RNZ / Marika Khabazi Three people have been arrested in Christchurch after allegations of selling cannabis illegally while having a license to cultivate it for medical use. Police have alleged the trio were working as part of an organised crime group in the … Read more

Man dies after being found unresponsive in the water at Mount Maunganui beach

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Source: Radio New Zealand The man died at Mount Maunganui beach on Wednesday evening. (File photo) RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly A man has died after being pulled from the water at a Mount Maunganui beach. Emergency services were called to the beach at 6.10pm to reports that a man had been pulled from the sea … Read more

Correction: Stewart Island hunting incident

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Source: New Zealand Police A media release issued yesterday regarding a hunting death on Stewart Island in July 2025 contained an error regarding the name of the deceased. The full name of the man who died was Jock David Grant Davies. We apologise for the error.  ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre.  MIL OSI

South Africa’s Third-Largest City Ekurhuleni Secures Electric Power Campus Network with Huawei Wi-Fi Shield Technology

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Source: Media Outreach GAUTENG, SOUTH AFRICA – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 November 2025 – The City of Ekurhuleni (COE), located in Gauteng Province, South Africa, is widely recognized as one of the country’s most urbanized (97%) and industrially developed core economic zones. COE is accelerating its digital transformation, Electric power reliability is a key … Read more

Banking – ASB trims interest rates

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Source: ASB ASB is reducing interest rates across its variable home lending products in response to RBNZ’s OCR announcement. ASB’s Executive General Manager Personal Banking Adam Boyd says “We know that every little bit helps as we head into the holiday period, and the reductions we’ve made to our variable home loan rates should be … Read more

7-Eleven unveils the first-ever Sanrio characters “Unbox Your Perfume” collection

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Source: Media Outreach A debut crossover with Hong Kong’s homegrown fragrance brand, BeCandle Double blind boxes. Double the surprises – for a scent-sparkling Christmas 7-Eleven App upgraded: new interface and Stamp Sharing are here HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 November 2025 – 7-Eleven is breaking boundaries once again – this time … Read more

Fish thought to be lost from Auckland’s wetlands found after decade of searching

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Source: Radio New Zealand A native freshwater fish thought to be lost from Auckland’s wetlands has resurfaced after more than a decade of searching. Populations of the endangered Waikaka, or black mudfish, have been relocated in a small corner of Helensville in the last couple of months. Auckland Council’s senior regional fresh water advisor, Matt … Read more

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