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Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Acting Detective Inspector James Keene: Police investigating the murder of Bill Maangi in Gisborne are seeking the public’s help in identifying two people believed to be directly linked to the incident. Police reviewing CCTV from around the area at the time show two men wearing sweatshirts with their … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 November 2025 – Simplyfi TrustPal, a leading Financial Operating System (OS) provider for financial advisory firms and advisers, is proud to announce the overwhelming success of its exclusive event, the ‘TrustPal Leadership Dialogue 2025’, held on November 5th, with venue support from Precepts Group International. … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Parliament is set to urgently debate a damning report into police handling of complaints against disgraced former top cop Jevon McSkimming. A damning report by the Independent Police Conduct Authority found serious misconduct at the highest levels of police over how they handled accusations of sexual offending by former Deputy Commissioner … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Mike King is stepping down as chief executive of the mental health charity I Am Hope Foundation but says he will continue to play a key role in the organisation in a new capacity. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The outspoken founder of a mental health charity is stepping down from chief … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Fire and Emergency (FENZ) is expected to suggest sweeping changes to its organisation and some jobs to go, but to safeguard firefighters, in a deepseated change proposal due out on Wednesday. “Redundancy will be a last resort,” chief executive Kerry Gregory told FENZ’s 3000 paid personnel in an update last week … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand This arrest brings the total number of people charged with murdering the 29-year-old to three. RNZ / REECE BAKER Police on Wednesday charged a third man with the murder of Tristan Oakes in his Te Puke home at the weekend. Detective Senior Sergeant Natalie Flowerdew-Brown said police investigating the murder today … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Solway College student Emma Heathcote died after a crash involving an ATV. Supplied/Facebook Tributes have poured in online for a Masterton college student who died in an quad bike accident on Monday. Solway College student Emma Heathcote died after a crash involving an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) at a property in the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand With some strategic planning, you can maximise the amount of time you get off work using the least amount of annual leave. Unsplash Counting down the days to a well-earned summer break? With some strategic planning, you can maximise the amount of time you get off work while using the least … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 November 2025 – Chubb Life Hong Kong today announced the launch of the Side by Side Dementia Insurance Plan (Side by Side), Hong Kong’s first standalone policy dedicated to supporting individuals with dementia and their caregivers. Side by Side offers a simple application … Read more
Source: PHARMAC Pharmac will fund silver diamine fluoride for the treatment and prevention of tooth decay from 1 December 2025 for people accessing dental services through public hospitals, and Health New Zealand’s Community Oral Health Service for children and some adolescents. This follows public consultation and is expected to children, and those who may find … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Southland Police are teaming up with Department of Conservation (DOC) and farmers to target illegal hunting and trespassing in the Mid Dome Conservation Area. ‘The Mid Dome Poaching Project’ brings puts poachers in the spotlight and focuses on educating hunters, in order to protect private property, and ensure the safety of … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 12 November 2025 DOC Director of Heritage and Visitors Catherine Wilson says the prices are similar to those set for sites at Punakaiki and Franz Josef/Waiau where carpark charging is also being trialled. “The prices were decided on once we reviewed all the submissions from locals, tourism operators and businesses. … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand It’s the first time in 20 years the global event has returned to Aotearoa. Supplied / WIPCE Thousands of indigenous educators and leaders from around the world are set to gather in Tāmaki Makaurau next week for the World Indigenous Peoples’ Conference on Education (WIPCE). It’s the first time in 20 … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute the following to Detective Senior Sergeant Natalie Flowerdew-Brown: Police investigating the murder of Tristan Oakes in Te Puke on 25 October 2025 have today arrested a 24-year-old Te Puke man and charged him with murder. This brings the total number of people charged with murder to three. In addition, … Read more
Source: Media Outreach ASTANA, KAZAKHSTAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 November 2025 – UnionPay International (UPI) announced its first-ever partnership with Kaspi, the second-largest bank in Kazakhstan, enabling all ATMs and contactless POS terminals of Kaspi to accept UnionPay cards with multiple payment methods including card insertion and QuickPass tapping. This collaboration elevates UnionPay’s … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Vocational Education Minister, Penny Simmonds, has announced four new member appointments to the Board of the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC). “I am pleased to appoint and welcome Emeritus Professor Sally Davenport MNZM, Dr Uluomato’otua (Ulu) Saulaulu Aiono ONZM, Mr Simon Flood and Mr Michael (Mike) Chapman as new members of the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency A major flood resilience milestone has been reached near Te Karaka – the Hakanui Stream is now flowing through a newly built channel and large culvert. Work is continuing at the project site on State Highway 2 north of Gisborne, to raise a stretch of flood-prone highway by 3 metres. … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Kevin in the trailer ready to head off to Hamilton Zoo. Supplied A curious and loving giraffe named Kevin is on a cross country road trip, travelling from Christchurch’s Orana Park to his new home at Hamilton Zoo. He is just over two-years-old and is 4.3 metres tall and has been … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Detective Senior Sergeant Jo Carolan said police were following strong lines of inquiry in relation to the shooting. RNZ/Nathan Mckinnon Christchurch police are still hunting for the person who shot and badly injured a woman in the Christchurch suburb of Wainoni. The woman was in a stable condition in hospital after … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. Former police commissioner Andrew Coster RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Analysis – Once a liberal darling and champion of progressive policing, former police commissioner Andrew Coster has gone to ground, his reputation and legacy in tatters. Coster is on leave from his role as chief executive of the government’s Social … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Media are invited to attend the graduation ceremonies of recruit wings 389 in Wellington and 390 in Auckland this week. The ceremonies mark the recruits’ completion of their initial training course and attestation as Police Officers. Police Commissioner Richard Chambers and Associate Minister of Police Hon Casey Costello will attend both … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Diggers at work at the site of the fire on Tuesday. RNZ/Jimmy Ellingham Combined Fire and Emergency and Department of Conservation crews are continuing to put in the ‘grunt work’ on Wednesday dampening down hotspots in the aftermath of the fire that tore through almost 3000 hectares of Tongariro Park at … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand All traffic were advised to avoid the area or delay travel as there were no diversions in place, police said. RNZ / REECE BAKER The intersection of State Highway 25 and Moewai Road in Whitianga has been completely blocked following a serious crash. Police said they were called to the incident … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Tukoroirangi Morgan at the Iwi Chairs Forum at Waitangi. RNZ / Ella Stewart The National Iwi Chairs Forum has filed court proceedings seeking clarification on how the Crown must uphold Treaty of Waitangi settlements as it pushes ahead with major resource management reforms. The action has been brought by forum member … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Silver Ferns Jeremy Ward/ Photosport The Silver Ferns have beaten Scotland 80-48 in the second and final test against the Thistles in Glasgow. Grace Nweke, who sat out the first Test, started at GS and finished with 34 goals from her 30 minutes on court. Maddy Gordon’s feeds into Nweke were … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand MetService has issued an orange heavy rain warning for the Bay of Plenty and Gisborne/Tairawhiti north of Tokomaru Bay. Photo / 123RF A low front is moving down the North Island, bringing heavy rain and gales to many areas. MetService has issued an orange heavy rain warning for the Bay of … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police The intersection of State Highway 25 and Moewai Road in Whitianga is completely blocked following a serious crash. Police were called to the incident just after 10am. Two people are reported to be injured, one with serious injuries, and another with minor injuries. The Serious Crash Unit have been notified. All … Read more