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Source: Radio New Zealand An ordinary annual insect survey has uncovered an extraordinary grasshopper. Department of Conservation ranger Jen Schori said she could not believe her eyes, as colleagues called her over to see a deep pink grasshopper near Lake Takapō. Schori was taking part in the annual grasshopper survey in the Mackenzie Basin, when … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Dunedin High Court. RNZ / Nate McKinnon Slain Dunedin man Gurjit Singh planned to install security cameras, after discovering his garage door was open weeks before his death, a friend says. Singh was found dead on the lawn of his home in January last year, stabbed more than 40 times. A … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Moeaia Tuai’ is on trial in the High Court at Auckland. Gill Bonnett A carpenter says he never saw an alleged slavery victim work at three lodges or a campground. Suli Tuilolo has been giving evidence at Moeaia Tuai’s trial at the High Court at Auckland. Tuai, 63, has pleaded not … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 18 November 2025 MetService has issued an Orange Heavy Rain Warning for Coromandel in response to two weather systems currently bearing down on New Zealand – one of which will move in over Coromandel and other parts of the North Island tonight. That weather system, swooping down from the Pacific … Read more
Source: NZ Principals Federation Open Letter follows: He tono kia rongo, kia kōrero tahi, kia whakatika – A call for listening, dialogue, and action Tēnā koe Minister, On behalf of the Howick and Pakuranga Principals’ Association (HPPA), representing primary school leaders across Tāmaki Makaurau’s eastern suburbs, we write to express our collective concern regarding the current … Read more
Source: New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) The families of 85 Cook Islanders who served in the local military but missed out on their medals due to being discharged prior to the end of the Second World War, are now able to apply for these medals. The Cook Islands Local Defence Force (CILDF) was formed in … Read more
Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand The Palestine Forum of New Zealand expresses deep concern regarding the UN Security Council’s vote on the United States–backed resolution endorsing President Trump’s proposed “Gaza Plan.” While framed as a pathway toward stability, the resolution in its current form poses significant risks to Palestinian sovereignty, self-determination, and long-term justice. … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Kmart has withdrawn all its sand-based products. (File photo) Supplied / MBIE A parent fielding concerns from others after testing found asbestos in a range of coloured play sand says they feel like nobody is giving them clear advice on what to do with sand in their homes. Several schools and … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 November 2025 – The Hong Kong International Communications Electronic Chamber (HKICEC), jointly initiated by industry leaders, was officially established on 13 November, 2025. The inaugural ceremony and banquet were held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (New Wing), marking a new … Read more
Source: Maritime New Zealand Maritime NZ has conducted 28 proactive inspections across 12 ports to assess health and safety practices in the handling of breakbulk cargo – primarily logs, but also fish and kiwifruit. These inspections were part of the ACOP Implementation Project supporting the Approved code of practice for loading and unloading cargo at … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 18 November 2025 The Taranaki Crossing project is a partnership involving DOC, Kānoa – Regional Economic Development & Investment Unit (Kānoa), Ngā Iwi o Taranaki and hapū which has seen several tracks across Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki upgraded. The Pouākai Hut has also been replaced. The Taranaki Crossing is funded by the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Chris Bishop. Supplied Senior minister Chris Bishop is rejecting criticism over a funding decision shifting Kāinga Ora money to a walking and cycling bridge in his electorate that he campaigned on, which the government cancelled. Bishop – the minister for housing and transport, and Hutt South MP – agreed in March … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police It was a busy night for burglars in Manurewa overnight, with Police ruining the fun for a handful of alleged criminals. Just after 11.30pm, a number of residents phoned Police to report a group of people attempting to enter properties on Avonglen Court, Wattle Farm Road and Glencalder Place. Counties Manukau … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police investigating the death of a man in North Dunedin would like to speak with the man pictured as he may be able to assist in our enquiries. A 36-year-old man was located deceased at a North Dunedin address on Great King Street at around 2pm on Friday 3 October. “We … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government As a nation we must speak up and support each other to fix our nation’s tragic history of family violence. “All of us have an important part to play in preventing and responding to family violence, leading change and supporting friends and family to be safe and heal,” says Karen Chhour, … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Family members raised the alarm on Friday night when the pair failed to return to Pataua South, near Whangārei. NZ Coastguard Police are scaling back the search for a man missing off the Northland coast four days after a fishing trip came to a tragic end. Northland police search and rescue … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Wellington Hospital. RNZ / REECE BAKER Wellington Hospital will have a new $16 million operating theatre by early 2028. Health Minister Simeon Brown said Health New Zealand had approved the funding for what’s known as a hybrid theatre. It allows for both traditional surgery and the use of imaging technology – … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Awarded AmCham’s “Quantum Leap in AI & Digital,” 2Stallions digital marketing agency demonstrates how practical AI automations streamline operations and boost productivity for businesses. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 November 2025 – At the recent AmCham Singapore Represent Awards 2025, held at Raffles Sentosa and officiated by Guest-of-Honour Indranee Rajah, … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 18 November 2025 There, sitting on the grey stones in the bright sunshine was a deep pink female robust grasshopper (Sigaus robustus). “I’ve been studying these amazing creatures for years. They are usually grey or brown coloured like river stones. I’d heard rumours about a pink one but never seen … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The man was facing a court martial hearing on two counts of strangulation but the prosecution has amended the charges to male assaults female. RNZ / Jonathan Mitchell The prosecution has downgraded charges against a soldier accused of strangling his former partner. The Army corporal, who has interim name suppression, was … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Changes to bank lending rules that will help people to buy their first homes have been welcomed by Finance Minister Nicola Willis. The Reserve Bank has announced that it is increasing the percentage of new lending commercial banks can provide to home buyers with smaller deposits. “The easing of the Reserve … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand F1 driver IAN BUNDEY / MPS AGENCY © / PHOTOSPORT Racing Bulls boss Alan Permane says it is likely a decision on their 2026 driver line-up won’t be made until this season ends. In September, Red Bull indicated that a decision on the line-up for both teams for next … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Two books by distinguished authors have been ruled out of New Zealand’s premier literary prize because their covers were generated with artificial intelligence. Elizabeth Smither’s Angel Train and Stephanie Johnson’s Obligate Carnivore, both of whom received one of the Prime Minister’s Literary Awards, were removed from contention for the $65,000 Jann … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Weather warnings are in place across the country. Supplied / MetService Heavy rain is causing localised downpours of between 25 and 40mm per hour in Bay of Plenty, west of Ōpōtiki. The bands of rain are moving westwards and did not currently have lightning, but MetService has placed a severe thunderstorm … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Wesley College is in Paerata, south of Auckland. (File photo) RNZ / Shannon Haunui-Thompson A school’s board has been dissolved after a spate of safety issues at its boarding hostels. Earlier this month, Wesley College, in Paerata south of Auckland, started legal proceedings against the Ministry of Education after the ministry … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police District: Central Kairanga Bunnythorpe Road is closed at the intersection with Roberts Line following a crash. The two-vehicle crash was reported at 12pm. One person has been seriously injured. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays. ENDS MIL OSI
Source: Radio New Zealand Police Minister Mark Mitchell sitting beside commissioner Richard Chambers. (File photo) RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Police Minister Mark Mitchell has showered the police commissioner Richard Chambers with praise, saying a few “minor infractions” should not detract from his “phenomenal” performance in the job. On Tuesday morning, RNZ revealed Chambers took a … Read more