Wellington teens do the heavy lifting to help full the new library’s shelves

Source: Radio New Zealand A group of Wellington students has turned a page on history, moving some of the last books into the capital’s redeveloped central Library. Te Matapihi has been closed since 2019 after it was deemed earthquake-prone. Following years of construction, the library is set to reopen in March next year. Now, its shelves are … Read more

NZTA discovers 440 fake commercial driver licences

Source: Radio New Zealand NZTA is in the process of contacting the individuals involved. 123RF The New Zealand Transport Agency has discovered and revoked 440 fake commercial driver licensees. NZTA said they discovered false or altered documentation that converted overseas licences to New Zealand licences. The discovery was made in an audit during the “conversion … Read more

NZTA cancelling fraudulently obtained commercial driver licences

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency 10 November 2025 3:35 pm | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) has revoked 440 commercial driver licences following the discovery of fraudulent activity. The licences have been revoked after the discovery of false or altered documentation provided by individuals converting overseas licences to New … Read more

Police appealing for information following fatal crash, Waipa

Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Sergeant Steven Jones, Waikato Road Policing, Police are appealing for information from the public following a fatal crash in the Waipa District on Saturday 18 October. Emergency services were notified of the crash on Te Pahu Road just after 11am involving a motorcycle that appears to have left … Read more

Arrests, infringements following league celebrations

Source: New Zealand Police Police are disappointed in the actions of a minority of league fans during the final weekend of the Pacific Rugby League Championship. To ensure celebrations were safe and lawful, additonal Police staff were deployed to Ōtāhuhu, Māngere, Ōtara and Clendon as fans took to the streets. Counties Manukau District Commander, Superintendent … Read more

New pathway to grow GP workforce

Source: New Zealand Government Expressions of interest open today for graduate doctors keen to gain hands-on experience in general practice and other community-based settings across New Zealand, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “Primary care is the cornerstone of our health system, but New Zealand has a shortage of family doctors, who play a vital role … Read more

Te Pāti Māori purge fails to end the party war

Source: Radio New Zealand Te Pāti Māori co-leaders Debbie Ngarewa-Packer and Rawiri Waititi. RNZ/Samuel Rillstone Analysis: As the Iwi Chairs Forum fought fruitlessly to keep Te Pāti Māori together last week, spokesperson Bayden Barber offered a warning: a split tōtara is only good for the fire. Now Te Pāti Māori finds itself in an inferno. … Read more

Smoke warning as Tongariro fire grows

Source: Radio New Zealand Firefighters continue to battle the Tongariro National Park wildfire. Fire and Emergency People living near the Tongariro National Park fire are being warned to take extra precautions to protect themselves, young children and the elderly from smoke. The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation said residents should close windows and doors if staying … Read more

DL announces half-year positive profit alert up 20x to HK$220M

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 November 2025 – DL Holdings Group Limited (Stock Code: 1709.HK) today issued a positive profit alert, announcing that based on a preliminary review of the Group’s unaudited management accounts for the six months ended September 30, 2025. It is expected to record a … Read more

Triple the Probiotics, Triple the Relief: Life-Space Launches Triple Strength Probiotics in Singapore

Source: Media Outreach Engineered by Australia’s leading probiotics expert, this high CFU probiotic delivers the ultimate gut defense, helping to reduce gut transit time by up to 18 hours. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 November 2025 – Life-Space, Australia’s No.1 probiotic brand, proudly unveils Triple Strength Probiotics, a flash charged probiotic designed to … Read more

New Zealand Trotting Cup – all you need to know

Source: Radio New Zealand Cameron Hart with Swayzee, who won the NZ Trotting Cup in 2023 and 2024. PHOTOSPORT Partying racegoers at the New Zealand Trotting Cup meeting at Addington in Christchurch will get to see the best pacer in Australasia, the champion Leap to Fame, in action on Tuesday. New Zealand Cup day is … Read more

Weather: Warm start to the week, but more rain expected after Wednesday

Source: Radio New Zealand A low pressure system is expected to bring rain to many parts of NZ later this week. File photo. 123RF New Zealand’s temperatures are getting into summer territory, but a low pressure system is expected to bring rain to many areas of the country later this week. Maximum temperatures were expected … Read more

Two Kiwi perfume rebels invite you on a ‘Journey of Scent’

Source: Radio New Zealand Self-taught scent artist Nathan Taare and French-trained perfume afficionado Whitney Steel deliver a fresh take on the fragrance world in the new RNZ series Journey of Scent. While making the show was really fun, Steel says, it was a”nail-biting” moment presenting guests with their personalised perfumes, especially star chef Kia Kanuta. … Read more

Live: Tongariro National Park wildfire spreads to nearly 3000 hectares

Source: Radio New Zealand A wall of smoke from the Tongariro National Park fire is providing a spectacular but worrying vista for a central plateau village. The blaze has burned through up to 2500 hectares and is 20 percent contained. Whakapapa Village was evacuated on Sunday, and the fire has forced the evacuation of trampers … Read more

NineSmart Honored for “Outstanding Smart Property Management Platform – PropTech” at the 2025 Smart Living Partnership Awards

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 November 2025 – IoT PropTech solutions provider NineSmart has announced its win at 2025 Smart Living Partnership Awards, organized by etnet and Cyberport, receiving the honor of “Outstanding Smart Property Management Platform” in the PropTech category. This award reaffirms the success of NineSmart’s … Read more

Vingroup announces culture as a new core pillar to develop world-class artistic spaces

Source: Media Outreach HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 November 2025 – Vingroup announced the addition of Culture as a new core pillar, alongside Industrials & Technology, Real Estate & Services, Infrastructure, Green Energy, and Social Philanthropy. With the spirit of serving society, the Culture pillar will contribute to preserving and promoting traditional … Read more

Queenstown Police appeal for information after commercial burglary

Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Sergeant Tracy Haggart, Queenstown Acting Response Manager, Queenstown Police are appealing for information from the public following a burglary in Remarkables Park. At around 2.15am today, Police were alerted to a burglary at a commercial premises at the intersection of Tex Smith Lane and Hawthorne Drive. A stolen vehicle … Read more

Busy week of events, long weekend travel volumes facing road users

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Patience, care and attention will be needed on the roads in and around Canterbury over the next week as a busy schedule of events leads into a long weekend with many holidaymakers travelling. New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is encouraging those travelling out of the region for the … Read more

Basketball: Bigs back for Tall Blacks’ qualifiers against Boomers

Source: Radio New Zealand Centre Yanni Wetzell returns to Tall Blacks for games against Australia. Supplied The Tall Blacks’ path to the 2027 FIBA World Cup begins against familiar foes. At the end of the month the Tall Blacks will resume their storied rivalry with the Australian Boomers in a home-away series of two World … Read more

Former ACT Party president Tim Jago pleads not guilty to indecent assault

Source: Radio New Zealand Former ACT Party president Tim Jago. RNZ / Calvin Samuel Former ACT Party president Tim Jago has pleaded not guilty to indecent assault. Jago was charged with indecent assault last month relating to an allegation from 1995. He pleaded not guilty at the North Shore District Court on Monday and elected … Read more

TDCX recognized as Outstanding Partner at Singapore Airlines’ CEO Service Excellence Award 2025

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 November 2025 – TDCX, a leading global digital customer experience (CX) solutions firm, was named an Outstanding Partner at the Singapore Airlines’ (SIA) CEO Service Excellence Awards 2025. This marks the fifth consecutive year that TDCX has received the honor, underscoring the company’s commitment and … Read more

Parts of Tongariro National Park reduced to ash in huge blaze, Lodge owner says

Source: Radio New Zealand The owner of a lodge near Tongariro National Park, says areas of the land have been reduced to ash by a raging wildfire spreading more than 2500 hectares. The fire began on Saturday and was just 20 percent contained. It had led to the evacuation of trampers, lodges, the Hillary Outdoor … Read more

Maritime NZ proudly supporting international seafarers’ welfare

Source: Maritime New Zealand We’re proud to honour New Zealand’s responsibilities under the Maritime Labour Convention to support the welfare of international seafarers in our ports. Maritime NZ has distributed more than $900,000 in grants to organisations providing welfare services for international seafarers visiting New Zealand ports for the coming year. This funding comes from … Read more

What happens next for Te Pāti Māori and expelled MPs Mariameno Kapa-Kingi, Tākuta Ferris

Source: Radio New Zealand Te Pāti Māori co leaders Debbie Ngarewa-Packer and Rawiri Waititi announce the MPs’ expulsion. RNZ/Samuel Rillstone Te Pāti Māori’s decision to expel two of its MPs leaves it with further decisions to be made. The decision taken by the party’s National Council overnight means Mariameno Kapa-Kingi will remain as MP for … Read more

Pricier properties drive drop in values in Manawatū

Source: Radio New Zealand The average home value in Manawatū District is now $618,000. RNZ/Calvin Samuel Property values in Manawatū District have dropped sharply since the last ratings valuation three years ago. According to Quotable Value, which carries out valuations on behalf of councils, residential property values have shrunk by 7.6 percent since August 2022. … Read more

Transporting New Zealand warns of freight cost pressures

Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand National road freight association Transporting New Zealand says that consumers and businesses can expect continued upward pressure on freight costs, as Port of Auckland emphasised its commitment to port access charge increases at an industry update today. Road freight companies and their customers currently pay Port of Auckland a … Read more

Weather News – A warm, wet, and thundery start to the week – MetService

Source: MetService A warm, wet, and thundery start to the week – Covering period of Monday 10 – Thursday 13 November. – Summer-like temperatures today (Monday) – Possible thunderstorms this afternoon and during the week. – Wet weather on Wednesday and Thursday, warnings and watches will likely be issued closer to the time. MetService is forecasting … Read more