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Source: Porirua City Council The Derek Wootton Memorial Trust is donating its remaining funds in the most fitting fashion. The trust was set up following the death of Porirua police officer Derek Wootton, killed in the line of duty on 11 July, 2008. In its first decade alone, the trust raised nearly $120,000 to go towards … Read more
Source: The Co-operative Bank The Co-operative Bank has responded to today’s 0.25% Official Cash Rate (OCR) cut by dropping its floating home loan interest rate to 4.99% – a 0.31% cut that continues to put The Co-operative Bank at the lowest widely available floating bank rate in the market. Chief Executive Mark Wilkshire said “The 4.99% … Read more
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand Here is the Monetary Policy Statement and the MPC’s Record of Meeting, which summarises the committee’s discussions, leading to the decision. Annual consumers price inflation increased to 3 percent in the September quarter. However, with spare capacity in the economy, inflation is expected to fall to around 2 percent … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Roadworks and traffic plans have been revised, and it is confirmed that State Highway 1 Transmission Gully will be closed to southbound traffic this weekend. The southbound closure will be in place from 10 am, Friday 28 November, until 4:30 am, Monday 1 December, weather permitting. There will also be … Read more
Source: Media Outreach TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 November 2025 – Vietnam’s healthcare system has long suffered from a shortage of personnel, with the ratio of healthcare professionals to patients significantly below the global average. As the population ages and chronic diseases continue to rise, the demand for telemedicine and smart healthcare … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Sumeer Thapa no longer works at Lazeez Mediterranean Grill. Google Maps A Christchurch chef who sexually harassed four teenage workers has been fired, with his former boss saying he would’ve done so sooner had it not been for a “misunderstanding”. Sumeer Thapa was sentenced in the Christchurch District Court on Tuesday … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied / Reserve Bank RBNZ delivers expected 25 basis point rate to 2.25 percent It says patchy economic recovery justifies cut RBNZ expects inflation to ease towards 2 pct target next year Door left open for possible further cut Monetary committee voted 5-1 for a cut against hold The Reserve Bank … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Eveline Harvey It’s billed as the biggest shake-up to councils in 30 years, but a lot of questions about how the government’s regional council “reset” will work and what will happen remain unanswered. The government on Tuesday announced plans to replace regional councillors with boards made up of mayors … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Jeremy Robertson. Supplied/ NZ Police Six weeks after a woman was killed in Pahīatua, police are continuing to search for her son who is wanted in connection with her death. Karen Gilbert-Palmer, 74, was found dead at a home in Arthur Street on 15 October by a friend who had been … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The Reserve Bank has cut the official cash rate to its lowest level in three years. RNZ Just minutes after the Reserve Bank revealed it would cut the official cash rate (OCR) by 25 basis points to 2.25 percent, advertised home loan rates started to drop. The Co-Operative Bank said it … Read more
Source: Media Outreach TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 November 2025 – To promote Taiwan’s smart healthcare technologies across ASEAN markets, the Taiwan Smart Healthcare Alliance has integrated 11 Taiwanese SMEs specializing in smart diagnostics, surgical imaging, and ward care to jointly launch “Smart Teleconsultation Solutions”. The alliance focuses on three major scenarios—”Teleconsultation”, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government A global-first advanced aviation rule will slash red-tape and enable innovators to quickly bring new ideas to market, Space Minister Judith Collins and Associate Transport Minister James Meager say. “As part of our world-class regulatory system, we’ve introduced a new rule allowing regulatory sandboxes – controlled environments where technology can be tested … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Kiwi families and businesses will be heartened by the Reserve Bank’s positive outlook for 2026 on the back of another reduction in the Official Cash Rate, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. As expected, the Reserve Bank today reduced the Official Cash Rate (OCR) by 25 basis points to 2.25 per cent, … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Four major awards at the Singapore Security Industry Awards (SSIA) 2025 across residential, commercial, training, and systems integration categories reinforces leadership in the industry. The company was also recently awarded the Tripartite Alliance Award (TAA) 2025 for Fair and Progressive Employment Practices. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 November 2025 – … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand golfer Ryan Fox. Matthew Harris / PHOTOSPORT The holiday is over for Ryan Fox and the Kiwi golfer is gearing up for what he hopes will be an even better 2026. Fox completed his second full season on the PGA Tour with two victories and a top 40 finish … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Social Development Minister Louise Upston. Marika Khabazi Newly released advice shows officials urged the government against its welfare crackdown on 18-and-19-year-olds, warning it could actually increase the risk of long-term benefit dependency. The Ministry of Social Development (MSD) also said the tightened eligibility could incentivise teenage … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police acknowledge the sentence handed down to Hakyung Lee, after she murdered her two young children in 2018. Counties Manukau CIB commenced Operation Curb three years ago, after remains were discovered in suitcases on 11 August 2022 in Weymouth. Police would later confirm they were Lee’s eight-year-old daughter Yuna Jo and … Read more
Source: Workers First Union Workers First Union is proud to launch its new policy ideas paper, ‘Take the Power Back’, today at the union’s Regional Delegates Conference in Auckland. “’Take the Power Back’ is an unashamed call for unions and workers to reclaim our role in creating fresh and brave policy that’s informed by the reality of … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 2 near Maramarua is blocked following a two-truck crash. Police were called to the scene around 11.42am. Two people have sustained serious injuries and are being assisted by emergency services. The Serious Crash Unit have been notified. Diversions are in place from Monument Road to Heaven Road. Motorists should … Read more
Source: PHARMAC Pharmac is proposing to fund nitisinone for people with the rare disorders – tyrosinemia type 1 and alkaptonuria. Nitisinone is currently funded through Pharmac’s Named Patient Pharmaceutical Assessment (NPPA) pathway. Under this proposal, it would be listed on the Pharmaceutical Schedule, making it easier for clinicians to prescribe and for people to access … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Wellington mayor Andrew Little RNZ / Mark Papalii The mayor of Wellington says the coalition’s proposed restructure of local government is a “pretty serious attack” on the Crown’s treaty obligations. The coalition wants mayors of city and district councils to take over the duties of regional councillors, in what would be … Read more
Source: NZ Principals Federation The New Zealand Principals’ Federation (NZPF) has welcomed the Education Minister’s announcement to expand expert mathematics intervention programmes to all year 7 and 8 students who are not achieving. However, NZPF President Leanne Otene questions the evidence provided by the Minister and whether this is the best use of the Government’s education … Read more
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Hot and windy conditions forecast for much of Canterbury, South Canterbury and Otago have prompted Fire and Emergency to warn people of an increased fire risk from today. Mid-South Canterbury District Commander Rob Hands says people should not light outdoor fires because of the expected strong winds and hot temperatures, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Today’s introduction of the Infrastructure Funding and Financing Amendment Bill to Parliament marks an important milestone in making it easier for developments to get off the ground through innovative approaches to funding infrastructure, Housing Minister Chris Bishop and Infrastructure Under-Secretary Simon Court say. “The Infrastructure Funding and Financing Act sought to codify … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is progressing its suite of reforms aimed at improving how infrastructure is funded and financed to support housing and urban growth across New Zealand, Housing Minister Chris Bishop, Local Government Minister Simon Watts, and Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson say. “The Government’s changes will create a flexible … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A whale washed up on Ōrewa Beach on Wednesday. Supplied / Maddi Newson A pygmy sperm whale has been found dead on the shores of Ōrewa in Auckland’s North Shore. “I can confirm that DOC is responding to the body of a pygmy sperm whale at Ōrewa. “At this point I … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand More than 60 firefighters tackled the first blaze at Waiuku recycling facility. Supplied Shipping containers near an Auckland business park that caught fire late on Monday were ablaze again in the early hours of Wednesday morning. Fire and Emergency said the latest fire is believed to be a flare-up of the … Read more