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Source: WEL Networks Electricity Distribution Business (EDB) WEL Networks welcomes the Electricity Authority’s (EA) decision to approve a further amendment to WEL’s generation cap, increasing maximum capacity to 101 megawatts. This increase further supports the WEL Group’s plans (that includes NewPower Energy), for new generation assets beyond the original 66 megawatt exemption granted under Part 6A … Read more
Source: PSA The Ministry of Health is proposing to cut some of its most skilled and experienced staff in a change proposal released today, less than three weeks before Christmas. The ministry’s Public Health Agency could have a net loss of 21 roles, concentrated in the Emergency Management team, which is proposed to go from 11 … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A teenager who allegedly attempted to steal more than $20,000 worth of clothing from an Albany store overnight has been caught in the act. At about 2.54am, Police were notified of several alarms being activated at the retailer on Don McKinnon Drive. Waitematā East Area Response Manager, Senior Sergeant CJ Miles, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Intensive efforts are under way to combat yellow-legged hornets from Auckland’s North Shore, says Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard. Mr Hoggard, who visited biosecurity operations in Auckland today, says the response has escalated significantly over recent weeks with more traps, ground searches and efforts to raise public awareness. “There’s a narrow window … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Hon Nicola Willis, Minister of Finance and Minister for Economic Growth and the Hon Simon Watts, Minister of Climate Change and Minister for Energy, welcomed the Hon Dr Jim Chalmers MP, Treasurer and the Hon Chris Bowen MP, Minister for Climate Change and Energy to Auckland on 5 December 2025 … Read more
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand STATEMENT – NZPFU strikes again, putting public safety at risk – people should be extra careful – Fire and Emergency New Zealand Deputy National Commander Megan Stiffler says it is extremely disappointing the New Zealand Professional Firefighters’ Union (NZPFU) will undertake another one-hour strike today, now facilitation with the Employment … Read more
Source: Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington Business leader Dame Theresa Gattung and legal luminary Sir David Carruthers will receive honorary doctorates from Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington during its December graduation. Each recipient boasts impressive career achievements, while leading public service focused pursuits ranging from gender parity and animal welfare, to advocacy … Read more
Source: RealEstate.co.nz Rental stock up 17.4% compared to November 2024 Record number of new listings hit rental market – 7,253 properties West Coast average rental price hits $500/week bracket for the first time. Latest data from realestate.co.nz shows New Zealand’s rental market is awash with properties with a record 7,253 new rental listings hitting the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm one person has died following a crash on State Highway 2, Matamau this morning. The two-vehicle crash was reported at around 9:50am. A second person sustained serious injuries and has been transported to hospital. The road will remain closed for some time while the Serious Crash unit conduct … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Updated guidance for Public-Private Partnership projects in New Zealand will provide greater clarity and consistency to the private sector and government agencies, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Under-Secretary Simon Court say. “Refreshing New Zealand’s PPP model is an important part of our plan to deliver, maintain, fund, and finance infrastructure in … Read more
Source: PSA The PSA welcomes the High Court confirming that the Human Rights Commission can intervene in the landmark High Court action launched by five unions challenging the Government’s decision to scrap 33 pay equity claims and gut the Equal Pay Act 1972. The Human Rights Commission is offering the Court its expertise on pay equity, given it … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Mo, before he went missing. Supplied / Paul Myburgh For more on this story, tune in to RNZ’s Checkpoint with Lisa Owen from 4-6pm on Friday. Christmas has come early for an Auckland man who’s been reunited with his cat who went missing 14 years ago. Paul Myburgh’s family adopted Mo … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The drone used in the trial and members of the team involved. Supplied by Vertilink Researchers hope the quick responsiveness of a medical drone could save the lives of New Zealanders living in remote communities. The trial, a partnership between drone company VertiLink, the University of Auckland and Ngāi Te Rangi … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 05 December 2025 A 10 ft macrocarpa picnic table, installed on Tuesday 2 December by DOC at the campground, had only been there two days before approximately 8 ft of the table was sawn off and stolen. Principal Ranger Briggs Pilkington says the theft is hugely disappointing for DOC staff … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand One of the meals. Supplied / Haeata Community Campus The Christchurch school at the centre of a dispute about mouldy lunches served to students has launched an internal investigation. Haeata Community Campus is at odds with New Zealand Food Safety and provider Compass Group about how mince and potato meals covered … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Recently, Lisa McMillan observed something that hints at the change she believes is happening with New Zealand’s perceived conservatism regarding public nudity. She was at an Auckland harbour beach not known for nude use, and there he was: a naked man walking the beach holding a baby. Perhaps the baby made … Read more
Source: Maritime Union of New Zealand The Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) and the Maritime Union of New Zealand (MUNZ) have formally ratified a Trans-Tasman Federation that unites maritime workers across Australia and New Zealand in a single, coordinated industrial and political force. The ratification by the MUNZ National Council follows resolutions passed at the … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation What do you picture when you think of the benefits of becoming Predator Free? Most people picture increasing native birdlife like iconic kiwi and kea. And they’re not wrong. When Predator Free Wellington eliminated rats and mustelids from the Miramar Peninsula, they saw native bird detections skyrocket 91% since the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand St John says one person with serious injuries is being flown to Palmerston North Hospital. RNZ / REECE BAKER State Highway 2 north of Dannevirke is closed following a crash involving a truck. Police said the crash near Okane Road in Matamau was reported just before 10am. Fire and Emergency confirmed … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Warm weather is forecast for most of the North Island over the weekend. RNZ / Richard Tindiller Very hot weather is forecast for parts of the South Island today moving to the east coast of the North Island on the weekend. MetService is forecasting temperature highs of 30C for Christchurch, Ashburton … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The Fabergé locket was worth more than $33,500. SCREENSHOT A Fabergé locket worth more than $33,500, swallowed by a man during an alleged theft at an Auckland jewellery store has been “recovered”. Police confirmed it was back in their possession last night. They said the 32-year-old man who swallowed the pendant … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The Black Caps are in firm control of the first cricket test against the West Indies after a dominant day three in Christchurch. Centuries for skipper Tom Latham and number four batter Rachin Ravindra helped New Zealand set a solid foundation to reach 417-4 at stumps with a lead of 481 … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police got more than they bargained for last night after discovering a suitcase full of imitation firearms after stopping a fleeing vehicle. At about 10.10pm, officers attempted to pull over a vehicle travelling at speed on State Highway 1 through Puhoi. Waitematā North Area Manager, Senior Sergeant Brett Henshaw, says the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A man has had victory after all, after initially realising he’d been scammed when selling his pride and joy. Last month, the victim put his Play Station 5 up for sale on Facebook Marketplace as he needed the extra cash to pay for his wife’s dental surgery. Sergeant Juls Conder, Waitematā … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Eddie Osei-Nketia. PHOTOSPORT New Zealand sprinter and national 100m record holder Eddie Osei-Nketia has officially switched allegiances to Australia. Osei-Nketia broke his dad Gus Nketia’s record at the 2022 World Championships in Eugene, stopping the clock at 10.08 seconds. He came close to breaking the 10 second barrier earlier this year. … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government More than 60,000 at-risk young Kiwis will benefit from a $20.7 million investment into youth development programmes focused on early intervention and prevention support, Youth Minister James Meager says. 53 organisations across New Zealand will receive up to three years’ funding to deliver evidence-based programmes supporting at-risk young people to remain … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Construction is now underway on the Waikato’s new medical school – a major milestone in the Government’s plan to train more GPs and strengthen access to primary care in regional New Zealand, Health Minister Simeon Brown and Universities Minister Dr Shane Reti say. “Today’s sod-turning on the New Zealand Graduate School … Read more