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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
Source: Radio New Zealand Pohutukawa, Mt Victoria, Wellington Robyn Jaquiery Flowering pōhutukawa trees are the sign summer is here – and many we have seen are already in full bloom. But are they flowering earlier this year? Ecologist and botanist Associate Professor Bruce Burns, from the University of Auckland, says no. “We have had some … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Monty Knight. RNZ/Carol Stiles Name suppression for a woman accused of murdering well-known Far North businessman Monty Knight has been extended until April next year while experts determine whether she is mentally fit to stand trial. The 57-year-old appeared in the High Court at Whangārei on Friday morning, almost three weeks … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand IRD said it was bringing the treatment of loans in line with other countries. (File photo) RNZ Inland Revenue is planning to crack down on shareholders taking loans from companies, in a move that could hand some an extra tax bill. Inland Revenue (IR) is asking for feedback on proposals to … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 2, Matamau is closed following a crash. The two-vehicle crash near Okane Road was reported just before 9:50am. Initial indications are that there are serious injuries. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre MIL OSI
Source: Radio New Zealand Timber on the trails at Matairangi/Mt Victoria. SUPPLIED A Wellington mountain biker says riders aren’t a threat to nesting kārearea, after vigilante attempts to keep people off the trails. Tracks on Matairangi/Mt Victoria have been vandalised this week, with logs, holes and makeshift barricades put up across them. Local rider Rod … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Dr Oruba Khalil. Supplied An Auckland doctor based in Otara said crowded housing makes children in her community more vulnerable to the spread of measles, and is doing everything she can to make vaccinations more accessible to families. There are now six actively infectious cases of measles across the country, and … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Transport Minister Chris Bishop has welcomed news that a contract has been confirmed for design, consenting, and construction of the new two-lane bridge to replace the Pepe Stream Bridge on State Highway 25 (SH25). “At more than 80 years old, the current single-lane bridge is a bottleneck, with severe congestion experienced during … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Air NZ said there was no change to flight schedules at this time. (File photo) RNZ / Dan Cook The union for Air NZ cabin crew is defending the timing of strike activity planned for eight days before Christmas. Some cabin crews will walk off the job on December 18, although … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The crash, on Seafield View Rd, was reported to police just after 7.30am on Friday. Finn Blackwell One person has been taken to hospital in moderate condition after a car crashed into a house in the Auckland suburb of Grafton. The crash, on Seafield View Rd, was reported to police just … Read more
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Menzies Aviation Limited has been ordered by the court to pay a penalty of $150,000 for breaches of the Biosecurity Act. Menzies operates 2 MPI-approved transitional facilities at Auckland Airport for handling imported airfreight, containers, and packaging. It’s at these facilities that uncleared risk goods go through the necessary biosecurity clearance. In a recent judgement released by the Auckland High Court, Menzies Aviation Limited was ordered to pay the penalty for failing to comply with a compliance order issued by the Ministry … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 05 December 2025 In December 2024 the feral tom cat reached a large island in the river where the endangered terns were nesting. It killed and ate several adult birds, chicks and eggs, disturbing the colony and causing almost all 95 nests to be abandoned. Last week contractors, husband and … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Whakatāne River. Google Maps The person who died after a car crashed into a river off State Highway 2 near Whakatāne on Tuesday has been named. They were 44-year-old Ngahina Takarangi, of Whakatāne. A second person was injured in the crash on White Pine Bush Road, Tāneatua, police said. “The circumstances … Read more
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 19 hours ago The inaugural meeting of the new EIT Council was held today as EIT celebrated preparations to stand back up as a stand-alone independent polytechnic under local leadership and governance. The Council met today on the Hawke’s Bay campus in Taradale, in readiness for EIT standing back up … Read more
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 2 days ago EIT Auckland Associate Professor of Computing Dr Alison Clear appeared on Botswana Television while representing Aotearoa at a major international computing education conference held in Africa for the first time. Alison travelled to Gaborone for the ACM Global Computing Education Conference (CompEd 2025), where she serves as … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police can now release the name of the person who died following a crash on White Pine Bush Road, Tāneatua on 2 December. She was 44-year-old Ngahina Takarangi of Whakatane. A second person sustained serious injuries in the crash. The circumstances of the crash remain under investigation, and Police would like … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Chris Wood takes a selfie with fans after defeating Cote d’Ivoire. Andrew Lahodynskyj / www.photosport.nz 2026 FIFA World Cup draw Washington DC Saturday 6 December, 6am NZT Live blog coverage on RNZ The draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be made in Washington DC on Saturday. So who could … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Ryan Fox. photosport Ryan Fox emerged happy from a taxing opening round at the Australian Open in Melbourne, sharing the top of the leaderboard with Australia’s Elvis Smylie and Mexican Carlos Ortiz. Strong winds at the Royal Melbourne course dominated day one, with world number two Rory McIlroy among those to … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Canterbury District Commander, Superintendent Tony Hill: A second young person has been arrested in Christchurch overnight, in relation to an aggravated robbery on Wairakei Road on Sunday 30 November. The 17-year-old handed himself in to Police yesterday evening, and will appear before the Youth Court today, charged with … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Unsplash The boss of the Ministry for the Environment believes most New Zealanders are more concerned about immediate challenges, particularly pressures on households, than the environment. Ministry officials faced questions about its mahi and people by the Environment select committee on Thursday, as part of Scrutiny Week. Hundreds of … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Australian-born Melanie Rauth was 13 when drugs and alcohol first entered her life after her parents split. RNZ/Rayssa Almeida A former addict who spent years moving in and out of jail says the only real way out was through specialist courts that treat addiction. New Ministry of Justice figures show people … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Dr Oruba Khalil. Supplied An Auckland doctor based in Otara said crowded housing makes children in her community more vulnerable to [https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/580795/paediatrician-worries-new-measles-wave-spreading-undetected the spread of measles, and is doing everything she can to make vaccinations more accessible to families. There are now six actively infectious cases of measles across the country, … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Two electricians work on an EV charging station. Supplied / New Zealand Electrical Inspectors Association Homes and businesses have been exposed to a new “lethal” risk of electrocution because of a rule change, according to electrical inspectors. RNZ can reveal a dispute that’s escalated over the last month as inspectors in … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The highly anticipated opening of Swedish furniture company IKEA in New Zealand comes as a rural community worries about the fire risk from pine plantations. Since 2020 IKEA has converted six Central Hawke’s Bay farms into pine forestry, which they believe makes them the largest forestry owner in the district. This … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The Karanga-a-Hape underground station will house the longest escalator in New Zealand, at 40 metres long Supplied: CRL Those in charge of the country’s most expensive transport infrastructure are confident the new timetable for opening will stick – but they won’t name a date. Auckland’s $5.5 billion City Rail Link has … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand About 95 percent of feedback on the Fast Track amendment bill is opposed. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone About 95 percent of feedback on the fast-track amendment bill is opposed, with the coalition-majority select committee reporting back after less than a month. The government intends to pass the legislation, which it says … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand An IRD mistake resulted in more than 4000 incorrect tax bills More than 4000 people have been affected by an Inland Revenue error that could have meant they paid the wrong amount of tax. RNZ was contacted by a reader who said he had noticed the error when he went to … Read more