BGEANX enhances its customer support system with new educational and security features

Source: Media Outreach COLORADO, US – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 November 2025 – BGEANX has introduced a comprehensive upgrade to its customer service system, including 24/7 multilingual support, a blockchain education platform, and security awareness campaigns, strengthening its commitment to user trust and protection worldwide. BGEANX Exchange recently announced an upgrade to its user … Read more

Calls for promises to be kept, one year after abuse in care apology

Source: Radio New Zealand Survivors have criticised the government’s response to the Abuse in Care Royal Commission and have used the National Day of Reflection as a platform to call for promises to be kept. A year on from the Prime Minister’s apology for abuse in care, survivors have come together at more than 60 … Read more

Cricket: Glenn Phillips still unclear on Black Caps return

Source: Radio New Zealand Black Cap Glenn Phillips. Photosport Injured Black Caps allrounder Glenn Phillips says he can not put a date on his return to cricket after eight months on the sideline, placing him in doubt for February’s T20 World Cup. Phillips has not played for New Zealand in any format since the loss … Read more

Black Friday Deals Just Dropped on Amazon Singapore as New Gifting Trends Emerge

Source: Media Outreach Go big with Amazon Singapore’s 12-day Black Friday Sale, running from 20 November to 1 December, featuring top deals across Toys, Electronics, Baby, Home & Kitchen and more. Young bargain-savvy Singaporean shoppers spend a little more when it’s for someone they care about – 57% hunt for deals when buying for themselves, … Read more

Two before the court after shoplifting incidents in Christchurch

Source: New Zealand Police Two simultaneous search warrants have led to two arrests in relation to a slew of shoplifting across Christchurch. “The arrests we have made relate to shoplifting and fraud matters totalling in excess of $20,000,” says Detective Sergeant Mike Freeman, Christchurch Fraud Squad. “A significant portion of electrical equipment stolen from commercial … Read more

Tongariro blaze: ‘Tough decision’ to send in diggers to build firebreaks

Source: Radio New Zealand The fire at the Tongariro National Park destroyed 3000 hectares before rain dampened the blaze. Fire and Emergency NZ A Tongariro local who leapt into action at the weekend did not sleep for the first 30 hours of the devastating wildfire in the area. The blaze torched almost 3000 hectares in … Read more

Full Tech Launches New Website for Convenient Commercial Kitchen Equipment Procurement

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 November 2025 – Full Tech Stainless Steel Engineering Co. has launched its brand-new website (www.fulltechse.com.hk), integrating services such as online quoting, e-commerce shopping, emergency repairs, kitchen engineering and customized orders. This assists food and beverage operators and procurement departments in completing equipment purchases … Read more

DOC, iwi hope to clear up confusion over rāhui

Source: Radio New Zealand Iwi say a second decade-long rāhui wasn’t about keeping people out, but reinforcing a focus on restoration. Supplied/DOC A 10-year rāhui following Tongariro’s devastating wildfire is causing confusion according to the Department of Conservation. The weekend blaze torched almost 3000 hectares in the national park. Local iwi, Ngāti Hikairo ki Tongariro, … Read more

Revealed: The key figures in the IPCA report which found serious misconduct at the highest levels

Source: Radio New Zealand Former Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii Update: This story has been updated to include details about an additional police employee, and to clarify Chris de Wattignar’s title at the CAA. The Independent Police Conduct Authority’s report found serious misconduct at the highest levels of police over how they handled … Read more

Police officer who labelled allegations against McSkimming as ‘false’ still active

Source: Radio New Zealand Police Commissioner Richard Chambers. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone A police officer who wrongly labelled the accusations against Jevon McSkimming as “false” still works for police, but no longer has anything to do with the handling of evidence or interacting with victims of crime, says the police commissioner. A damning report by … Read more

Unveiling The Malaysia Pavilion at COP30, Championing Climate Action, Resilience, And Sustainable Growth

Source: Media Outreach Continuing its momentum from COP29, Malaysia reinforces its commitment to achieving Net Zero by 2050 through the theme “Climate Action Now: Net Zero Pathways Unlocked” at COP30. BELEM, BRAZIL – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 November 2025 – Malaysia officially unveiled the Malaysia Pavilion at COP30, reaffirming the nation’s determination to play … Read more

‘Act immediately’: Two brands of children’s coloured sand recalled over asbestos concern

Source: Radio New Zealand Educational Colours Rainbow Sand has been recalled. Supplied / Product Safety NZ Rainbow sand from Educational Colours and coloured sand from Creatistics has been recalled because Tremolite (a naturally occurring asbestos in quartz) has been found in samples during lab testing. The Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE) said people … Read more

Grid emergency notice sparked by solar storm

Source: Radio New Zealand Light green and violet-reddish auroras glow in the night sky in the Oder-Spree district of East Brandenburg. AFP / Patrick Pleul Transpower has issued a grid emergency notice ahead of a severe geomagnetic storm and removed some South Island electricity transmission lines from service. The national grid operator says the move … Read more

Asbestos in coloured sand

Source: Worksafe New Zealand 12 November 2025 On 6 November 2025, WorkSafe was informed that batches of coloured/kinetic sand used at educational facilities in Australia have been found to contain two types of asbestos – tremolite and chrysotile. This sand product is allegedly imported from China and can be used in classroom activities, as well … Read more

Police decline Wairoa Boxing Club’s event permit over ‘community safety’ concerns

Source: Radio New Zealand (R) Jamie Cox. Supplied The head coach of Wairoa Boxing Club says they’re “devastated” police have declined the permit for their fund-raising fight night – in the week leading up to event. But police said they had identified several people involved – with gang associations – that could lead to confrontations … Read more

Man arrested after walking through Henderson assaulting people, police say

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / REECE BAKER Several people were injured after a man walked down a West Auckland road assaulting people he came across, police say. The alleged offender is facing more than 10 charges before the courts after being arrested in West Auckland last night. Officers were called about 5.24pm to multiple … Read more

Humpback whale freed after being entangled in crayfish pot line for 18 hours

Source: Radio New Zealand A humpback whale was entangled in a crayfish pot line south of Kaikōura for more than 18 hours. Supplied / Department of Conservation The Department of Conservation (DOC) has freed a humpback whale which was entangled in a crayfish pot line south of Kaikōura for more than 18 hours. The entangled … Read more

FENZ proposes restructure to build modern and effective emergency service

Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand is proposing to restructure its organisation to ensure it can sustainably, effectively and efficiently meet New Zealanders’ needs both now and in the future.  Subject to consultation, the proposals in the restructure will touch around 700 roles across the organisation, resulting in the net loss … Read more

Person dies in Whitianga crash, closes SH25 intersection

Source: Radio New Zealand One person died at the scene despite the efforts of emergency services. RNZ / Nate McKinnon Police have confirmed one person has died following a crash in Whitianga. Emergency services were called to the two vehicle crash at the intersection of State Highway 25 and Moewai Road just after 10am on … Read more

Private cancer patients to get access to Pharmac-funded medicine

Source: Radio New Zealand Phesgo, which is used to treat HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer, is one of five new medicines to be funded by Pharmac from 1 December. A group of patients with advanced breast cancer will be the first to be able to receive a taxpayer-funded medicine in private hospitals. So-called “transitional access” has … Read more

Tongariro National Park fire pānui

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  12 November 2025 The hard work of Fire and Emergency and DOC staff assessing the fireground over the past few days has allowed this transition to occur.   Two DOC fire crews (13 personnel) were deployed today seeking hotspots, and no new hot spots were identified.  Due to difficult terrain, ground crews were unable to access all areas of the fire impacted land. The Fire … Read more

Sewage overflow: $1 million compensation deal struck with oyster farmers

Source: Radio New Zealand Nick Monro A million dollar deal has been struck after another sewage overflow hit under-strain oyster farmers north of Auckland. A power surge tripping pumps at Warkworth sent about 1200 metres of wastewater overflowing, with about half of that thought to have gone into the Mahurangi River. It meant an almost … Read more

Government must stop ‘short-sighted’ FENZ job cuts, PSA says

Source: Radio New Zealand PSA national secretary Fleur Fitzsimons says the cuts are “short sighted” and will “impact FENZ’s ability to deal with emergencies and prevent future emergencies.” RNZ The Public Service Association (PSA) says the government must step in to stop Fire and Emergency’s (FENZ) new proposal to cut almost 170 jobs. FENZ is … Read more

Local government approves Dunedin City Council’s new water plan

Source: Radio New Zealand Most of the lower South Island councils have had their plans for delivering water services accepted. 123rf The Dunedin City Council’s plan for delivering water services has been given a green light by the secretary for local government. All councils were required to prepare a plan as part of the government’s … Read more

Man faces 13 charges after Henderson assaults

Source: New Zealand Police A man has been kept out of the community, after being arrested following a series of violent assaults in Henderson on Tuesday night. At around 5.24pm, frontline officers in Henderson responded to a series of calls from the public about assaults taking place on Railside Avenue. “It was reported a man … Read more

Handful remain without power in lower South Island

Source: Radio New Zealand A crushed electricity transformer lies under a tree in Clutha. RNZ/Calvin Samuel Only a handful of people remain without power nearly three weeks after strong winds tore through the lower South Island. PowerNet said electricity had been restored to more than 50,000 people since the October storm. Chief executive Paul Blue … Read more

Youth in court following burglary in Remarkables Park

Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Sergeant Tracy Haggart, Queenstown Acting Response Manager, A youth has been remanded in custody following a commercial burglary in Remarkables Park earlier this week. At around 2.15am, Police were called to the intersection of Tex Smith Lane and Hawthorne Drive where a vehicle was used to unlawfully gain entry … Read more