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

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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

‘There’s no excuses from us’: Robertson on All Blacks’ inability to maintain pressure

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Source: Radio New Zealand [embedded content] Wales v All Blacks Kick-off: 4:10am Sunday 23 November Principality Stadium, Cardiff Live blog updates on RNZ Coach Scott Robertson has said that the feeling in the All Black camp is much the same one day on from their 33-19 loss to England. It was the third loss this … Read more

Foot on face photo of Kiwi Geordie Beamish up for award

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Source: Radio New Zealand Geordie Beamish of Team New Zealand avoids the foot of Jean-Simon Desgagnes of Team Canada Emilee Chinn A photo of Geordie Beamish’s dramatic tumble at the World Championships is up for an award. The photo has been selected as one of three finalists for the 2025 World Athletics Photograph of the … Read more

Rising threshold for police help in mental health callouts

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Source: Radio New Zealand The controversial four-stage Mental Health Response Change programme started a year ago. RNZ / Marika Khabazi The police are introducing higher thresholds for responding to calls from mental health workers to help deal with unwell patients or those who abscond. It is the third phase of the controversial four-stage Mental Health … Read more

PSA – IT crisis at Wellington Hospital shows risk of slashing expert staff

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Source: PSA Privacy Commissioner must investigate threats to patient information The IT crisis at Wellington Regional Hospital – where clinicians are struggling with crashing systems and delayed patient care – is exactly what happens when the Government slashes specialist tech staff without thinking of the consequences. “We warned the Government last year that cutting IT staff … Read more

Federated Farmers launches petition to end consenting crisis

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Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers is calling on farmers to sign a petition urging the Government to step in and provide certainty while the badly broken resource consent system is fixed. Colin Hurst, Federated Farmers vice president, says farmers are fed up with a consenting system that’s far too complex, costly and uncertain. “People are feeling … Read more

94 year old helps DOC upgrade popular track

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Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  17 November 2025 Peter is part of the Mount Somers Walkway Society, founded around 40 years ago. The volunteer group of mainly retired farmers is described as the ‘third arm’ of DOC, spending hundreds of hours looking after the Mount Somers tracks and biodiversity. They’ve just help build a new … Read more

Inaugural AMR Award winners Taranaki Veterinary Centre at the forefront of the fight against antimicrobial resistance in animals

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Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Taranaki Veterinary Centre (TVC) has taken out New Zealand Food Safety’s inaugural Antimicrobial Resistance Award thanks to their concerted efforts to reduce antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in cows under their care. AMR happens when germs (bacteria, fungi, or viruses) no longer respond to medicines. Resistant germs can spread between humans, … Read more

Tongariro National Park tracks re-open following massive wildfire

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Source: Radio New Zealand The charred landscape of the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. Supplied/DOC The charred landscape will add to the experience for those walking the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, the Department of Conservation says. A week-long rāhui was lifted on Monday following the wildfire that ripped through 3000 hectares of the national park. DOC and Fire … Read more

NZ-AU: SHEIN’s Tick It Off Fest: The End-Of-Year Trend Taking Over Aussie Social Feeds

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Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) SYDNEY, Nov. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Halfway through its end-of-year Tick It Off Fest, SHEIN is proving that resolutions aren’t just for January. Across TikTok and Instagram, Australians are sharing their biggest wins of the year – from finally redecorating their homes to saying yes to long-delayed plans – turning everyday moments … Read more

10 things you should know about the enigmatic eels of Aotearoa 

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Source: NZ Department of Conservation Eels in a stream | : Sarah Wilcox. Sleek, strong and slithery yet secretive about their sex lives. Eels/tuna are the top predators of the freshwater world with exquisitely evolved teeth, jaws, muscles and fins – and an epic sense of smell.     Many more things make eels unique and special … Read more

ACC’s use of AI to help decide who gets help shocks advocate

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Source: Radio New Zealand There are about 25,000 long-term claimants that have been receiving compensation for a year or more, the most there had ever been. A move by ACC to use artificial intelligence to help decide which long-term claimants should go back to work is being called “shocking”. It comes as the state insurer … Read more

EIT inspires pharmacist to reignite career after five-year break

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Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 15 seconds ago After stepping away from her career for five years to support her family overseas, industrial pharmacist Nisha James has reignited her professional life through postgraduate study at EIT Auckland. With more than a decade of experience in quality assurance roles in India’s pharmaceutical sector, Nisha had built … Read more

What the government’s firearms act reform proposals will change – and what they won’t

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Source: Radio New Zealand Explainer – How will firearms proposals change access to guns in New Zealand? Here’s what you need to know. New Zealand is planning its biggest overhaul of gun regulations in more than 40 years. The proposal announced last week would repeal and replace the 1983 Arms Act in legislation Associate Justice … Read more

Comvita takeover bid fails

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Source: Radio New Zealand Comvita products on display. Supplied The takeover bid for honey exporter Comvita has failed after not enough shareholders approved of the offer. The company’s board had vigorously pushed shareholders to vote in favour of a $56 million deal with Florenz, owned by Canterbury businessman Mark Stewart. However, the bid failed to … Read more

Well-known Northland entrepreneur Monty Knight named as alleged murder victim

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Source: Radio New Zealand Monty Knight was a well-known wine-maker, entrepreneur and local politician in Kaitāia, inducted into the Northland Business Hall of Fame in 2010. RNZ/Carol Stiles The man killed at his home near Kaitāia on Sunday was one of the Far North’s best-known businessmen as well as a former district councillor and mayoral … Read more

Woman charged with murder following death of man in Northland’s Kaitaia

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Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly A 57-year-old woman has been charged with murder following the death of a man in Kaitaia. Emergency services were called to an Okahu Road address shortly after midday on Sunday following a report of assault. The man was found critically injured but despite efforts by emergency services, … Read more

Fit and proper person – include your Ministry of Justice record check

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Source: Maritime New Zealand Maritime NZ now requires Ministry of Justice (MoJ) criminal record checks for fit and proper person (FPP) assessments for all seafarers’ and maritime operators’ certificates. We no longer use Police vetting. You request your MoJ record check yourself before applying to Maritime NZ for your certificate, and submit this with your application. … Read more

Engagement about to open for major Wellington transport project

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Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Those wanting to know more about one of Wellington’s largest proposed infrastructure projects are about to get their chance. Starting this weekend, and continuing to mid-December, NZTA/Waka Kotahi will hold public information days so that people can find out more about the proposed Road of National Significance (RoNS) State Highway … Read more

‘Loss beyond measure’: Three children killed in Sanson house fire identified

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Source: Radio New Zealand August, Hugo, and Goldie died in a house fire in Sanson on Saturday. GIVEALITTLE / SUPPLIED The three children killed in a Sanson house fire have been identified on a page set up by the loved ones of their mother. The children have been named as August, Hugo and Goldie, aged … Read more

Two antibiotic-resistant superbugs found at Christchurch Hospital

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Source: Radio New Zealand Christchurch Hospital. RNZ / Nate McKinnon Health NZ has confirmed two separate outbreaks of superbugs at Christchurch Hospital. Two different strains of antibiotic antibiotic-resistant enterococci have been identified on one ward. Health NZ Canterbury and West Coast nursing director Dr Sarah Berger said there were “fewer than 10 patients” with the … Read more

Choose NZ Made over Black Friday

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Source: Buy NZ Made As retailers gear up for another frenzy of imported bargains this Black Friday, Buy NZ Made is encouraging Kiwis to turn their attention homeward – to the products, services, and people that make New Zealand stronger. “Black Friday is often about flash sales and offshore profits,” Buy NZ Made Executive Director Dane … Read more

ProCare launches HealthForce NZ – supporting Primary Healthcare workforce solutions

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Source: ProCare ProCare is proud to announce the official launch of HealthForce NZ, a newly rebranded workforce subsidiary designed to meet the ever evolving and increasingly complex needs of Aotearoa New Zealand’s primary care sector. HealthForce NZ is a dedicated recruitment and workforce support service, offering smart, tailored solutions for both clinical and non-clinical roles … Read more

Woman charged with muder following death of man in Northland’s Kaitaia

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Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly A 57-year-old woman has been charged with murder following the death of a man in Kaitaia. Emergency services were called to an Okahu Road address shortly after midday on Sunday following a report of assault. The man was found critically injured but despite efforts by emergency services, … Read more

Hornet incursion: No plans to spray invaders – yet

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Source: Radio New Zealand A hornets’ nest. Supplied Spraying to eradicate the yellow legged hornet is not currently in Biosecurity New Zealand’s plans. Biosecurity New Zealand North Commissioner Mike Inglis told Morning Report international and domestic experts continue to advise they target the use of traps. More of the invasive pests and their nests were … Read more

PSA – New phase in Police Mental Health Response Change programme launching today leaves unacceptable gaps in worker and patient safety

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Source: PSA The PSA is condemning the continued implementation of the Police’s Mental Health Response Change programme, saying it leaves mental health workers and patients unacceptably vulnerable to harm. The union was formally notified by Police in early November that Phase Three of the programme would kick in from today. “We have been consistent on this since … Read more

Appointments – GUARDIANS APPOINTS NEW GM PEOPLE & CULTURE

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Source: Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation The Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation, manager of the $85 billion NZ Super Fund, has appointed Leona Cheffins as General Manager People & Culture, effective 17 November. Most recently GM People & Culture at The Public Trust, Ms Cheffins has also held senior human resources roles at IAG, One … Read more