Greenpeace – Cook Islands seabed mining decision delayed following local opposition

Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace says news a decision on whether seabed mining can occur in the Cook Islands will now be delayed until at least 2032, is evidence of the growing opposition to the destructive industry in the Pacific. Greenpeace Aotearoa campaigner Juressa Lee is calling the decision “a win for the moana and the Pacific Peoples … Read more

Ousted Te Pāti Māori MP Tākuta Ferris says expulsion ‘a joke’

Source: Radio New Zealand Te Tai Tonga MP Tākuta Ferris. RNZ/Lillian Hanly A meeting yesterday between ousted Te Pāti Māori MPs and their former colleagues was a chance to “sit down together, spend some time, have a cup of tea” and talk through recent events, says Te Tai Tonga MP Tākuta Ferris. The newly independent … Read more

Controversial Regulatory Standards Bill passes third reading

Source: Radio New Zealand Minister for Regulation David Seymour. RNZ The Regulatory Standards Bill has passed with the backing of the coalition parties. National and New Zealand First agreed to pass the bill into law as part of their coalition agreements with ACT. The bill has faced fierce pushback from the public, with more than … Read more

‘Guess who’s coming to you’: Killer Nathan Boulter makes 600 calls to victim before fatal stabbing frenzy

Source: Radio New Zealand Nathan Boulter appearing at the Auckland District Court in 2011. NZPA / David Rowland A man who harassed and stalked a woman, making nearly 600 calls to her in two weeks, hid behind a tree waiting for her to get home with her children before fatally stabbing her 55 times. In … Read more

Codeine stocks in short supply

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ /Dom Thomas Stocks of the prescription-only painkiller codeine are in short supply due to shipping delays. Pharmac today confirmed the supply issue affected all three strengths of the subsidised Noumed brand codeine. The next shipment was expected to arrive in the mid-November but it could take another one to two … Read more

Local News – Election recount confirms result in Porirua City Council’s Māori ward

Source: Porirua City Council The District Court has advised that the recount of votes for the Parirua Māori Ward is now complete. The recount has confirmed the outcome of the election and Kylie Wihapi has been declared elected. The recount disallowed two special votes which had previously been allowed. The recount was overseen by a Judge … Read more

Property Valuations – New Plymouth land values fall more than homes in latest rating revaluation – QV

Source: Quotable Value (QV) New Plymouth District property owners will soon receive a Notice of Rating Valuation in the post, containing an updated rating value for their property. The new rating valuations have been prepared for 38,635 properties on behalf of New Plymouth District Council by Quotable Value (QV). They show the total rateable value for … Read more

Health – GenPro sponsors new primary health organisation that cuts red tape, improves patient care

Source: General Practice Owners Association (GenPro) The General Practice Owners Association is sponsoring the establishment of a nationwide primary health organisation that will reduce bureaucracy so more funding can be allocated to front-line patient care. Primary health organisations (PHOs) sit in the middle between Health New Zealand – which funds healthcare – and primary health … Read more

Weather News – Rainy End to the Week, but Sunshine on the Way – MetService

Source: MetService Covering period of Thursday 13th – Monday 17th November –    Rain to end the workweek–    Strong Wind Watch for Wellington and Wairarapa today (Thursday)–    Sunny skies on Sunday–    Warm nights early next week It’s a rainy end to the workweek, with rain and showers for most. A low-pressure centre … Read more

$1m compensation to oyster farmers a start

Source: New Zealand Government A $1 million payment from Watercare to oyster farmers impacted by sewage contamination of Mahurangi Harbour is a welcome first step but more is needed, Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Oceans and Fisheries Jenny Marcroft says. “Yesterday Watercare chief executive Jamie Sinclair announced an immediate compensation payment of $1m to Aquaculture New Zealand … Read more

‘Short, sharp’ bridge closures to improve safety, avoid longer impacts

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency A concentrated week of four-hour daily closures of Greymouth’s Cobden Bridge in early December will allow crews to safely remove rock hazards, while avoiding weeks of intermittent or partial closures. From Tuesday 2 December through to Friday 5 December, contractors for the New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) are … Read more

Warrant to arrest: Paul Rehua

Source: New Zealand Police Police are working to locate Paul Kyle Peekay Rehua, who has a warrant for his arrest and is wanted by Police. Rehua, 42, is wanted in relation to escaping custody and is believed to be in the wider Waitematā area, though he known to frequent the greater Auckland and Waikato regions. … Read more

Historic moment for Kiwis’ rights

Source: New Zealand Government Regulation Minister David Seymour welcomes the passing of the Regulatory Standards Bill into law.  “This is a historic moment for Kiwis’ rights. Politicians will no longer be able to hide lazy thinking that piles regulatory costs on Kiwis. The high cost of regulation will be there for all to see, for … Read more

Kylie Wihapi confrimed as Porirua Māori Ward councillor

Source: Radio New Zealand There were just nine votes separating the top two candidates. RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King A recount has confirmed the outcome of a closely contested seat in Porirua’s local election. Parirua Māori Ward councillor Kylie Wihapi, who was deputy mayor last term, has been confirmed winner by nine votes over candidate Jess … Read more

Rediscover the Spark: iShopChangi Singapore Makes Gifting Magical Again with Holidays Unwrapped

Source: Media Outreach This year, iShopChangi Singapore steps in to handle the grown-up holiday burdens, ensuring you can rediscover the joy of giving again. Get ready for Holidays Unwrapped, where every kind of shopper will find the perfect gift among exclusive deals, holiday exclusives, and value-added services. With tax-absorbed prices and sitewide savings of up … Read more

XTransfer and Maybank Announce Strategic Partnership at Singapore FinTech Festival 2025

Source: Media Outreach XTransfer, world-leading B2B Cross-Border Trade Payment Platform, is dedicated to providing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with secure, compliant, fast, convenient and low-cost foreign trade payment and fund collection solutions, significantly reducing the cost of global expansion and enhancing global competitiveness. Founded in 2017, the company is headquartered in Shanghai and has … Read more

There could be another chance to spot an aurora over southern NZ tonight

Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied / Ian Griffin Keen stargazers could be in for another glimpse on an aurora that lit up skies at the southern end of the country on Wednesday night. Send us your photos: iwitness@rnz.co.nz Tūhura Otago Museum’s director Dr Ian Griffin told Midday Report the aurora was likely to be visible … Read more

Coromandel rescue mission escalates after man taking photos of it was also swept off rocks

Source: Radio New Zealand A person being winched at of the Whiritoa blowhole in Coromandel. Supplied / Police Emergency crews already rescuing two people have had to rescue a third who was taking photos of the ordeal. Police were called about 8.30am to the Whiritoa blowhole in Coromandel where the first two people got caught … Read more

‘Controlled burn’ near Tongariro ruled out as wildfire cause

Source: Radio New Zealand The fire impacted varied terrain including, sub-alpine scrub, alpine scrub, wetlands, frost flats and pockets of kaikawaka forest. Supplied/DOC Fire and Emergency has confirmed a “controlled burn” in the vicinity of the massive Tongariro wildfire was not the cause. A spokesperson said there was a controlled burn in the area at … Read more

Introducing SE Advisory Services

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 November 2025 – Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, today announced the launch of SE Advisory Services, its flagship global consulting brand. SE Advisory Services provides a broad range of solutions tailored to help organizations and individuals solve complex challenges in energy … Read more

INDIBA Unveils DeepRES R6 — The New Era of 448 kHz Radiofrequency Precision

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 November 2025 – At Cosmoprof Asia 2025, INDIBA® proudly unveiled the DeepRES R6, the world’s first 448 kHz Static Radiofrequency system featuring six Smart RES electrodes. Building on over four decades of radiofrequency innovation, this new generation of INDIBA® technology redefines how beauty … Read more

New declaration strengthens bond with Niue

Source: New Zealand Government Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Niue Prime Minister Dalton Tagelagi met in Auckland today to agree a foundational Political Declaration, encapsulating the partnership between the two countries. “Niue is part of the Realm of New Zealand and one of our closest partners in the Pacific,” Mr Luxon says. “By establishing the … Read more

Dunedin bottle store to close earlier after backlash

Source: Radio New Zealand Bottle O Cumberland originally applied to increase its off-licence hours to 9am until 10pm each day. 123RF A North Dunedin bottle store in the student quarter has agreed to close an hour earlier after facing backlash. Bottle O Cumberland originally applied to increase its off-licence hours to 9am until 10pm each … Read more

Aryaka Announces Unified SASE as a Service 2.0, Evolving Platform for Era of Hybrid Workforce and AI

Source: Media Outreach Aryaka Unified SASE as a Service 2.0 introduces Universal ZTNA, AI>Secure, and other major new security capabilities SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 November 2025 – Aryaka®, the leader in and first to deliver Unified SASE as a Service, today announced the launch of Aryaka Unified SASE as a Service 2.0. … Read more

Merlin Entertainments’ LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Hong Kong “HOLIDAY BRICKTACULAR” Returns with Creativity as the Best Christmas Gift

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 November 2025 – As the sound of Christmas bells draws near, LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Hong Kong, under Merlin Entertainments, once again transforms into the enchanting “HOLIDAY BRICKTACULAR” from now until 5 January 2026. Families are warmly invited to embark on a LEGO® winter … Read more

Homegrown maritime surveillance platform may help in fight against meth – Prime Minister

Source: Radio New Zealand Christopher Luxon talks maritime intelligence with Mat Brown of Starboard. RNZ / Phil Pennington The Prime Minister says a homegrown maritime surveillance platform might help in the fight against meth. Starboard Maritime Intelligence’s technology is already being used to combat pirates as well as the sabotage of vital subsea cables. Four … Read more

Media Advisory: Police graduation in Auckland tomorrow

Source: New Zealand Police Media are invited to attend the graduation ceremony of Recruit Wing 390 in Auckland tomorrow. The ceremony mark the recruits’ completion of their initial training course and attestation as Police Officers. Police Commissioner Richard Chambers and Associate Minister of Police Hon Casey Costello will be in attendance, alongside the Wing Patron, … Read more