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Source: Radio New Zealand MetService screenshot MetService has cancelled two heat alerts for two South Island towns. The east of the South Island is preparing for a hot day with temperatures predicted to reach the high 20s in some areas. MetService says heat alerts were originally in place for Timaru and Oamaru for Wednesday, but … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Education Minister Erica Stanford. RNZ / Mark Papalii The government is extending a maths teaching programme after a pilot showed it improved struggling learners’ maths knowledge at twice the rate of peers who had regular teaching. The maths acceleration programme developed by the Education Ministry ran with nearly 1400 Year 7 … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Beer magazine editor Michael Donaldson thought the shift was being driven by low-carb beers. Unsplash / Josh Olalde Kiwis have been knocking back more lower-alcohol beers, but it’s less about the alcohol and more about their waistlines, one expert says. New Stats NZ data for the year to September showed while … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A man is due in court today following a large fire at a Waiuku business on Monday night. Police treated the fire as suspicious with a scene examination carried out yesterday. Acting Detective Inspector Chris Robson, of Counties Manukau CIB, says a search warrant was executed in the Waiuku area last … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Hakyung Lee stares downward during her sentencing at the Auckland High Court. RNZ/Marika Khabazi The woman convicted of murdering her children and hiding their bodies in suitcases has been handed a life sentence. Hakyung Lee faced two charges of murder over the deaths of her children Yuna and Minu Jo in … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Christchurch City Council has been selected to serve as a one-stop consenting authority for large-scale supermarket developments. Finance Minister Nicola Willis says the new service is the latest step in the Government’s plans to make New Zealand a more attractive destination for new supermarkets. “More supermarkets equals more competition equals … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The completion of a $10 million wind turbine project in the Chatham Islands will reduce both local power prices and carbon emissions, Associate Minister for Regional Development Mark Patterson says. Minister Patterson will officially open the project on the Chatham Islands this Thursday. “This initiative means households and businesses on the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Mark Papalii Regional Development Minister Shane Jones says the current regional council structure stifles economic growth and that regional councils have suffered cost burdens, “green overreach” and too much influence from iwi. His comments come after the government announced its plan to scrap regional councillors and hand responsibilities over … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Cobra, 14. Supplied / Police Police have “great concerns” for a missing 14-year-old in Christchurch. In a statement, police asked the public for help finding Cobra, who was last seen leaving school on 17 November. She was reported missing the next day. “Police have been following lines of enquiry to locate … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Fisher & Paykel Healthcare managing director Lewis Gradon Supplied / Fisher & Paykel Healthcare New Zealand’s largest exporter Fisher & Paykel Healthcare has beaten expectations with a 39 percent increase in first-half net profit with revenue up 14 percent. The respiratory appliance manufacturer’s first-half net profit for the period ended September … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand On Tuesday police recovered the body of a mountain guide from Aoraki Mt Cook. Unsplash / Corey Serravite The New Zealand Mountain Guides Association (NZMGA) says a guide who died on Aoraki Mount Cook was a careful diligent guide with experience climbing the mountain. On Tuesday police recovered the bodies of … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has today announced it is investing in the New Zealand Certificate in Business Events (Level 4) “Te Haeata”, a new industry-led qualification designed to build a skilled workforce for New Zealand’s business events sector, Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston says. Te Haeata has been developed by industry, for … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has unveiled a long-term plan to modernise Defence Force infrastructure that will strengthen military resilience and create building and construction jobs across New Zealand. “The national security of New Zealand depends on a strong Defence estate that empowers the Force to perform at its best,” Associate Minister Chris Penk … Read more
Source: Tertiary Education Commission Looking to apply for an exception? AMFM rates The 2026 AMFM is 6.00 percent. TEOs may increase their fees (GST exclusive) for eligible courses by up to 6.00 percent above what they charged in 2025. The AMFM for 2025 was also set at 6.00 percent. The AMFM rate for each year … Read more
Source: Tertiary Education Commission They are required to comply with statutory processes relating to the disposal of assets (including demolitions), or interests in assets (including granting of easements), and the leasing of land or buildings. Assets include land and buildings, plant and equipment and financial assets. Capital Asset Management The Government sets out its expectations for … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 26 November 2025 The track, a tourist hotspot near Matamata, has been closed since 13 July due to high levels of rockfall activity and ongoing instability. DOC Senior Ranger Heritage and Visitors Matiu Te Kani-McQueen says the closure provides opportunity. “While we work on making the track safe, we will … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand has joined the international Minerals Security Partnership to attract investment in our critical mineral sector, Resources Minister Shane Jones and Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters say. “Joining the Minerals Security Partnership (MSP) aligns with New Zealand’s ambitious Minerals Strategy which aims to double the value of minerals exports by 2035 … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealanders seeking mental health support will soon have a better understanding of what services are available to them, thanks to government funding for Whakarongorau to develop a mental health AI navigation platform, Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey says. “Not knowing where to go or who to talk to has … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand More than 60 firefighters tackled the first blaze at Waiuku recycling facility. Supplied Shipping containers at an Auckland business park that were set alight late on Monday night were ablaze again in the early hours of Wednesday morning. Fire engulfed nearly 5000 square metres of plastic and six shipping containers at … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The 12-week trial involved 1500 Year 7 and 8 students who received small-group tutoring up to four times a week. Supplied / Ministry of Education A maths professor has questioned the results of a school maths trial the Education Minister has labelled as “groundbreaking”. Education Minister Erica Stanford said a maths … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Almost 20 percent of Auckland homeowners are selling their properties for a loss. RNZ / Kate Newton Almost 20 percent of Auckland homeowners are selling their properties for a loss. Cotality has released its latest Pain and Gain report, which shows the number of properties being sold for a gain or … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Media is invited to attend the Southern Law Enforcement Torch Runs to take photos and interview participants, including some of the local Special Olympics stars. The Law Enforcement Torch Run is in Dunedin on Saturday and Invercargill on Sunday. DUNEDIN Where: Meeting outside the Dunedin Central Police station at 12pm. Departing … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police, with the assistance of Department of Conservation and the Rescue Coordination Centre, have recovered the bodies of two climbers on Aoraki Mount Cook. “We can now begin the process of returning these men to their families,” says Canterbury Aoraki Area Commander Inspector Vicki Walker. “I want to thank all of … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Forecast maximum temperatures for Wednesday 26 November. MetService/Facebook MetService says heat alerts could be issued as temperatures begin to soar on Wednesday. Timaru is expected to hit 30° on Wednesday, while it’s set to be 28° in Dunedin and 29° in Christchurch. The high temperatures are set to also run into … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The breakdown delaying reopening lanes after an overnight closure. NZTA / Waka Kotahi Commuters heading south over the Auckland Harbour Bridge can expect delays after roadwork equipment broke down. The New Zealand Transport Agency said a piece of roadworks equipment malfunctioned on the bridge overnight. The breakdown delayed reopening lanes after … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Tukaha Cooper of the Southland Sharks, 2025. PHOTOSPORT Breakers development player Tukaha Cooper has been banned from basketball for a month after testing positive for cannabis. The Sport Integrity Commission Te Kahu Raunui tested Cooper after the Southland Sharks National Basketball League game against Saints in Wellington on 20 July. The … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Black Caps celebrate a wicket Photosport The Black Caps have been grouped with South Africa, Afghanistan, Canada and UAE for this summer’s T20 World Cup. New Zealand are currently fourth in the world T20 rankings, one place ahead of South Africa, while Afghanistan are tenth, but will be a challenge in … Read more