Auckland hotels expecting a boost with two upcoming major events

Source: Radio New Zealand The Metallica concert next week is one of two events set to boost hotel capacity in Auckland. Metallica Hotels are expected to reach capacity next week with two major events coming to the city, Auckland Council’s cultural agency says. Hotels in the city reached 96 percent occupancy in November 2024 with … Read more

Red Bull announces plans for 2026 F1 season launch

Source: Radio New Zealand Max Verstappen of Red Bull F1 Racing DPPI / PHOTOSPORT Red Bull and Ford will officially launch their new era in Formula 1 in January. Formula 1 will make dramatic changes to their cars in 2026 and Red Bull will feature a new partnership with Ford. They have used Honda engines … Read more

Police Commissioner Richard Chambers says senior leaders covered up complaints against Jevon McSkimming

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Police Commissioner Richard Chambers says he believes there was a cover-up in the investigation into complaints about former Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming. Chambers told Morning Report he was not given a heads up from former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster about the investigation into Jevon McSkimming, and he … Read more

Not enough houses for rough sleepers says Christchurch organisation

Source: Radio New Zealand Christchurch Methodist Mission executive director Jill Hawkey said the big challenge they are facing is finding homes to house long term rough sleepers. RNZ / Conan Young An organisation that’s been funded to find homes for rough sleepers says there aren’t enough houses to put them in. In September the government … Read more

All Blacks take hit ahead of England test with two loose forwards ruled out of tour

Source: Radio New Zealand Samipeni Finau in action against France. Brett Phibbs / www.photosport.nz England v All Blacks Kick-off: 4:10am Sunday 16 November Allianz Stadium (Twickenham), London Live blog updates on RNZ The All Blacks have been dealt a blow ahead of this weekend’s test against England at Twickenham with two loose forwards heading home. … Read more

$300,0000 Auckland Christmas decorations spark mixed feelings

Source: Radio New Zealand One of the five metre tall pillars that will decorate Queen Street this Christmas by light artist Angus Muir. SUPPLIED Auckland Council is spending another $300,000 on towering Christmas decorations for the city centre, to the delight of some and dismay of others. It has commissioned an artist to build a … Read more

Harm Reduction Coalition calls for radical drug law reform, government says it’s not on the cards

Source: Radio New Zealand Julian Buchanan, Kirsten Gibson, Brandon Hutchison and Adam Dorsett. RNZ / Mark Papalii Calls are growing for a radical reform of drug laws, despite the government saying it has no intention to do so. With this year marking 50 years of The Misuse of Drugs Act, researchers, advocates and those who’ve … Read more

Police response to Jevon McSkimming shows why victims afraid to come forward – advocate

Source: Radio New Zealand Former Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming. RNZ / Mark Papalii A victims’ advocate says the police treatment of a woman who accused a former top cop of sexual offending is the very thing most complainants are terrified of. A highly critical report from the Independent Police Conduct Authority has found serious misconduct … Read more

‘Most deteriorated’ – NZ plummets in global tobacco control ranking

Source: Radio New Zealand NZ has plummeted from second in the world in 2023 to 53rd in the 2025 Global Tobacco Industry Interference Index. File photo. Unsplash / fotografierende New Zealand has been labelled “most deteriorated” in an international study assessing the interference of the tobacco industry. The country has plummeted from second in the … Read more

Lotto jackpot: What to do if you find yourself $45 million richer on Wednesday

Source: Radio New Zealand Winners with a physical ticket can take it to a shop they bought it from and fill out a form, or go to the Lotto head office in Auckland. Supplied / Lotto NZ Lotto has jackpotted to $45 million for Wednesday’s draw – but what would you do if you won … Read more

Am I too late for a prime camping spot this summer?

Source: Radio New Zealand Bad news if you’re still to book a camping getaway: many of New Zealand’s most popular sites are already heavily – or fully – booked for the summer holidays. “We’ve got 49 properties around the country and they all have slightly nuanced peaks, but from Boxing Day till about the 10th … Read more

Artificial Intelligence is here to stay, but what about the companies booming from it?

Source: Radio New Zealand GORODENKOFF PRODUCTIONS/SCIENCE More and more, finance experts are predicting that the AI bubble is getting ready to pop – so what does that mean for Kiwi investors, and for our economy? It took the United States 40 years to build its interstate roading network. The same amount of money spent on … Read more

Fire and Emergency aircraft experts withdraw labour in long-running pay dispute

Source: Radio New Zealand The Tongariro National Park wildfire, as seen from an aircraft on 10 November. Fire and Emergency NZ Experts in using planes and choppers to fight fires like the Tongariro blaze have withdrawn labour in a pay dispute that dates back years. This reduced the after-hours backup Fire and Emergency (FENZ) could … Read more

Economy strangled by lack of competition, policy makers ‘captured’ – campaigner

Source: Radio New Zealand Three of the big four Australian-owned banks have reported large profits in the past week. RNZ / Dom Thomas The New Zealand economy is dying a death of a thousand cuts from the vice-like grip of monopolies in key sectors, according to a leading competition campaigner. Monopoly Watch leader Tex Edwards … Read more

All Blacks v England: Why this one has an extra edge

Source: Radio New Zealand All Blacks Cam Roigard and Wallace Sititi celebrate at full-time after George Ford of England misses a drop goal attempt at the final whistle during All Blacks v England. Bob Martin/ActionPress England v All Blacks Kick-off: 4:10am Sunday 16 November Allianz Stadium (Twickenham), London Live blog updates on RNZ The All … Read more

‘So relieved’: Gun control advocates on Arms Act rewrite

Source: Radio New Zealand Gun Control co-founder Philippa Yasbek Supplied Gun control advocates have breathed a sigh of relief after the coalition unveiled its long-awaited overhaul of the Arms Act. The rewrite contains many changes, though most are relatively minor that either tweak or tighten existing gun regulations. Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee fought to … Read more

Inside a ‘cover-up’: The top cops, the ‘quasi investigation’ and the officers who stood up

Source: Radio New Zealand Former Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming. RNZ / Mark Papalii 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 Jevon McSkimming. National Crime Correspondent Sam Sherwood reports. Inside a scathing 135-page … Read more

Mixed feelings as state abuse survivors mark National Day of Reflection

Source: Radio New Zealand Survivor Tu Chapman says the Day of Reflection brings mixed feelings. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly Survivors of abuse in state and faith-based care will mark a National Day of Reflection at more than 60 events around the country on Wednesday. A year ago Prime Minister Christopher Luxon apologised in Parliament to … Read more

Nark: Ex-top cop denies knowledge of letter supposedly sent by him authorising prisoner’s motel stay

Source: Radio New Zealand Ernie agreed to testify in court to what he saw and was moved out of Mt Eden for his own safety. RNZ/Calvin Samuel A former police commissioner has told RNZ podcast Nark that he’s never seen the letter supposedly sent by him in June 1985, authorising the transfer of a prisoner … Read more

Property Market – Southern strength steadies a flat housing market – QV

Source: Quality Valuation (QV) The latest QV House Price Index shows average home values across Aotearoa New Zealand fell 0.8% over the quarter to the end of October, with the national average now sitting at $902,020. That figure is unchanged compared to the same time last year and 13.9% below the nationwide market peak of … Read more

Advancing Innovation with Openness: Huawei holds the 6th Innovation and IP Forum

Source: Media Outreach BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 November 2025 – Today, Huawei held its sixth Innovation and Intellectual Property (IP) Forum, where the company announced the winners of its biannual “Top Ten Inventions” award. The event gathered experts in innovation and intellectual property from around the world to explore the importance … Read more

NZ-AU: Phemex introduces refreshed logo and platform design, ushering in a new brand era

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) APIA, Samoa, Nov. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Phemex, one of the most efficient crypto exchanges, unveiled a refreshed logo and upgraded platform design, marking the beginning of its broader rebranding journey. The new visual identity mirrors Phemex’s ongoing evolution from a high-performance trading venue into a comprehensive digital-asset platform, uniting speed, … Read more

Vietnam: A Trusted Partner for Global Climate Action – A Call for Collaboration Towards a Just Green Transition

Source: Media Outreach BELÉM, BRAZIL – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 November 2025 – Climate change poses an increasingly severe and unpredictable threat to global economic stability. With the World Meteorological Organization forecasting a rise in the frequency and intensity of extreme weather, and international climate negotiations progressing slowly, many nations are turning to carbon … Read more

Ariana Grande’s Wax Figure Lands in at Madame Tussauds Singapore

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 November 2025 – Wicked fever is about to sweep across Sentosa Island! Madame Tussauds Singapore joins in the excitement by welcoming pop royalty Ariana Grande’s wax figure, just in time for the highly anticipated release of Wicked: For Good. From 10 November 2025 to 20 … Read more

Iwi affiliation: 2023 Census – Stats NZ information release

Iwi affiliation: 2023 Census – information release 11 November 2025 Iwi affiliation: 2023 Census launches 20 new Aotearoa Data Explorer (ADE) tables that provide data on people who affiliate with one or more iwi. The launch of these tables on ADE complements the information on the iwi-designed and operated online data platform, Te Whata. Te Whata … Read more

Malaysia’s Commitment to Advancing Tangible Climate Action Towards a Sustainable, Net-Zero Future

Source: Media Outreach BYLINE ARTICLE FOR COP30 11 NOVEMBER 2025 BELEM, BRAZIL – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 November 2025 – Malaysia is not simply setting goals; it is actively translating its ambition into reality. Following the introduction of the Malaysia Pavilion theme, ‘Climate Action Now: Net Zero Pathways Unlocked,’ at the recent International Greentech … Read more

Superstar G-Dragon Elevates Hanoi’s Ocean City as a New Global Music Destination

Source: Media Outreach HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 November 2025 –On the nights of November 8 and 9, Ocean City was almost bursting with energy as the G-DRAGON 2025 WORLD TOUR [Übermensch] IN HANOI, presented by VPBank and organized by 8Wonder, welcomed nearly 100,000 domestic and international fans. From legendary hit songs … Read more