Phase Three of Mental Health Response Change Programme begins

Source: New Zealand Police NZ Police and Health New Zealand have commenced implementation of Phase Three of the Mental Health Response Change Programme, following the successful rollout of Phases One and Two. The change programme aims to see an increased health-led response to mental health, enabling Police more time to do the work that only … Read more

Fung Style Launches Hong Kong’s First Immersive Design Projection Studio

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 November 2025 – Hong Kong interior design firm Fung Style Interior Design has unveiled the city’s first Immersive Design Projection Studio at its new Lai Chi Kok location. The studio integrates engineering-grade projection technology to create life-size interactive design experiences, bringing a breakthrough … Read more

Kiwi Dame Farah Palmer replaces doctor on World Rugby Council

Source: Radio New Zealand Dame Farah Palmer will replace Dr. Deb Robinson on the World Rugby Council. Photosport New Zealand rugby icon Dame Farah Palmer has been appointed to the World Rugby Council as the country’s third representative. A former Black Ferns captain and three-time Rugby World Cup champion, Dame Farah has extensive governance and … Read more

No arrests after businesses damaged in seaside village of Orewa

Source: Radio New Zealand Damage to Orewa’s Shoreward Gastrobar in September. Supplied Four businesses have been ram-raided or fire-damaged in a small seaside village north of Auckland in the past three months, but police say so far no arrests have been made. Officers launched Operation Governor after a deliberately lit fire at Orewa’s Sunflour Cafe … Read more

‘Attempted decapitation’: Man on trial for murder of former employee

Source: Radio New Zealand Rajinder is on trial at the High Court at Dunedin. RNZ / Nate McKinnon A man is accused of stabbing a former employee more than 40 times in what appears to be an attempted decapitation, a court has heard. The 35-year-old man accused of the murder, who is listed in court … Read more

Man dies after being pulled unresponsive from water at Takapuna Beach

Source: Radio New Zealand Takapuna Beach on Auckland’s North Shore. A man has died at a popular Auckland beach. Police were alerted at midday on Monday that a person was unresponsive in the water and had been pulled onto Takapuna Beach. Officers gave medical help but he could not be revived. The death will be … Read more

Remand prisoner found after more than a week on the run

Source: Radio New Zealand Mt Eden Corrections Facility (file image). RNZ/Calvin Samuel A man on the run for more than a week has been found and charged with escaping custody. The 42-year-old Mt Eden remand prisoner, who was in handcuffs, got free during a hospital escort on 7 November. He has now been arrested and … Read more

New scam protections for consumers to kick off Fraud Awareness Week

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is introducing new legal protections so banks, telecommunications providers and digital platforms can act faster to block suspected online scams, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson says. “Too many Kiwis are being ripped off by scams that spread through fake websites, texts and social media,” Mr Simpson says. … Read more

Restoration critical for mauri of Moawhitu

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  17 November 2025 The Pou Taiao of Ngāti Koata, Neil Deans, says Lake Moawhitu was once an important kainga and mahinga kai site and used as a tuna (eel) fishery by generations of tangata whenua. But after a century of farming in the Lake Moawhitu catchment, it now suffers from … Read more

Death of three children and father after Sanson fire being treated as murder-suicide

Source: Radio New Zealand August, Hugo, and Goldie died in a house fire in Sanson on Saturday. GIVEALITTLE / SUPPLIED Warning: This story discusses suicide. The deaths of the three children and their father after a fire are being investigated as a murder suicide, RNZ understands. The three children killed in a Sanson house fire … Read more

Man suffers fractured eye socket, broken nose after offering help to woman

Source: Radio New Zealand Police are trying to locate the man and woman involved in the alleged assault. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly A man has suffered a fractured eye socket and broken nose after being assaulted in Southland at the weekend. Police said the man was lured from his Edendale home late on Saturday. “At … Read more

Labour selects Dr Gary Payinda to take on former Health Minister Dr Shane Reti

Source: Radio New Zealand Dr Gary Payinda. Supplied A high-profile emergency doctor has been selected to stand for the Labour Party against the incumbent Whāngarei MP, former Health Minister Dr Shane Reti. Dr Gary Payinda said he felt compelled to do something about what he saw as the government’s ongoing attack on essential public services. … Read more

Schools close as more types of play sand test positive for asbestos

Source: Radio New Zealand One of the affected play sand brands. Supplied / Product Safety NZ Early Childhood centres are concerned about the cost to remove and dispose of potentially asbestos contaminated products after asbestos was found in a range of coloured play sand. Some schools and childhood centres have closed after a significant recall … Read more

Sudden death at Takapuna Beach

Source: New Zealand Police Police can advise a person has died at Takapuna Beach this afternoon. At midday, Police were advised a person was seen unresponsive in the water and had been pulled onto the beach. Police staff on scene provided immediate medical assistance to the man. Despite best efforts by Police and other emergency … Read more

Man sought for escaping custody arrested

Source: New Zealand Police A 42-year-old man previously sought for escaping custody has been arrested. He will appear in North Shore District Court today charged with escapes custody. Police would like to thank those members of the public who contacted us and provided information. ENDS. Holly McKay/NZ Police MIL OSI

Nurse practitioners to deliver faster access to medicines

Source: New Zealand Government Nurse practitioners can now prescribe a wider range of medicines, helping New Zealanders get faster access to the medicines they need and improving continuity of care, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “This change will be transformative for patients. By enabling nurse practitioners to work at the top of their scope, we … Read more

Media advisory: Fatal house fire incident, Sanson

Source: New Zealand Police Manawatū Area Commander Inspector Ross Grantham will speak with media this afternoon about the fatal house fire incident at the weekend. A stand-up will be held at 2.30pm in Palmerston North. Media are asked to RSVP to media@police.govt.nz, and further details will be provided. ENDS Issued by the Police Media Centre … Read more

Growing future farmers: Taranaki students run their own farm

Source: Radio New Zealand More than half of all students at Francis Douglas Memorial College in New Plymouth take a primary industries subject. Supplied/Francis Douglas Memorial College A Taranaki high school is training the next generation of primary industry workers. Nearly half of the 800 students at Francis Douglas Memorial College in New Plymouth take … Read more

Cricket: Key Black Cap Daryl Mitchell remains injury concern for rest of Windies series

Source: Radio New Zealand Daryl Mitchell, after scoring a century in the opening ODI against the West Indies in Christchurch, November 2025. © Photosport Ltd 2025 www.photosport.nz Black Caps batter Daryl Mitchell is set to miss at least the second ODI against the West Indies as he has a scan on a groin injury. Mitchell … Read more

Greens pledge to revoke fast-track consents for coal, hard-rock gold, seabed mining projects

Source: Radio New Zealand Green Party-co-leader Marama Davidson. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The Green Party is pledging to revoke consents for any coal, hardrock gold, or seabed mining projects granted under the fast-track regime, if it forms part of a government at the next election. “Today, we are putting the Seabed mining, hardrock gold mining … Read more

CHINAPLAS 2026: Quality Growth Driven by Technology, Thriving Future Powered by Green Solutions

Source: Media Outreach SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 November 2025 – On April 21 to 24, 2026, the industry’s acclaimed trade fair – CHINAPLAS 2026 will take place at National Exhibition and Convention Center in Hongqiao, Shanghai, PR China. As one of the global leading plastics and rubber exhibitions, this edition is … Read more

Elliptic powers compliance for Wallet’s 100M+ users on Telegram

Source: Media Outreach Elliptic solutions enhance trust and security for Wallet’s users on one of the world’s largest consumer crypto platforms. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 November 2025 – Elliptic, the global leader in digital asset decisioning, has partnered with Wallet, a digital asset solution built to run directly on Telegram’s interface, to … Read more

Plans for new Wellington tunnel through Mt Victoria unveiled

Source: Radio New Zealand Artist’s visualisation of a second Mt Victoria Tunnel in Wellington. NZTA / Waka Kotahi Plans for two new tunnels for Wellington’s State highway 1 have been revealed with a total cost of up to $4 billion and significant reworking of the surrounding areas. The Transport Agency’s proposal includes second tunnels created … Read more

Three off to court following quick Police work

Source: New Zealand Police Police on the beat have launched into action, nabbing a group of alleged burglars who broke into a convenience store in the city late last night. Just before 11.30pm, Police received a report of a break in at the shop on the corner of Karangahape Road and Day Street. Acting Inspector … Read more

Police appeal for information following serious assault in Edendale

Source: New Zealand Police Police are appealing for information from the public following a serious assault in Edendale on the weekend. At around 10.55pm on Saturday (15 November), a woman knocked on the victim’s door, saying she had a flat tyre and needed help. The victim – a man in his 50s – walked with … Read more

Search resumes for missing fisherman off Northland coast

Source: New Zealand Police A search for a missing fisherman off the coast of Pataua South has resumed this morning, with assistance from the Royal New Zealand Navy. Police, including the National Dive Squad, Search and Rescue crews and the Royal New Zealand Navy headed back out on the water earlier this morning. The man … Read more

Greenpeace welcomes commitment to revoke seabed mining licence, calls for permanent ban

Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace Aotearoa is applauding the Green Party’s commitment to revoke any Fast-track consents, licences, or permits issued for coal, seabed, and hardrock gold mining projects, describing it as a crucial step toward protecting communities and the environment. The commitment would affect seven current projects, including the destructive Trans-Tasman Resources’ proposed seabed mine in the … Read more