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Source: Radio New Zealand Former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming. RNZ / Mark Papalii An investigation into police handling of complaints against former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming was critical of the actions of former Commissioner Andrew Coster, RNZ understands. McSkimming resigned as the country’s second most powerful cop in May amid separate investigations by … Read more
Source: Media Outreach MOSCOW, RUSSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 November 2025 – Wildberries, a leading digital platform in Eurasia, has launched an open beta version of its own deepfake detection service, designed to identify images generated using artificial intelligence. The service enables users to determine, in just seconds, whether an image has been … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Tonga coach Kristian Woolf. Ian Hitchcock Eliesa Katoa could be released from hospital as early as this week, Australian media is reporting. The Tongan rugby league star was admitted to hospital where he underwent emergency surgery following a series of sickening head clashes during the Pacific Champions match against the Kiwis … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Erin Routliffe of New Zealand (R) celebrates with partner Gabriela Dabrowski of Canada after winning the 2025 US Open doubles title. ISHIKA SAMANT / AFP New Zealand tennis star Erin Routliffe and her Canadian doubles partner Gaby Dabrowski have split after a two and a half years together, which saw them … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The aftermath of massive flooding that swept through the Esk Valley during Cyclone Gabrielle. RNZ/ Sally Murphy The man in charge of the emergency response during the deadly Cyclone Gabrielle in Hawke’s Bay has apologised to victims’ families under questioning from their lawyer. A coronial inquiry into the 13 deaths related … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Inspector Craig Farrant: Police are following good lines of enquiry in relation to a shooting in Wainoni last night. Officers remain at the scene on Shortland Street, and in the general area as our enquiries continue. Initial enquiries suggest this was gang-related. This is a concerning incident, and … Read more
Source: Worksafe New Zealand 11 November 2025 Read our November 2025 energy safety business update. In this issue: Electric vehicle charging installations Generation systems using battery energy storage Changes to Gas Safety Regulations for gas products Changes to Electricity Safety Regulations for electrical products Changes to Electricity and Gas Safety Regulations for works and gas … Read more
Source: Worksafe New Zealand 11 November 2025 The Government has introduced the Electricity (Safety) Amendment Regulations 2025, which update New Zealand’s electrical safety framework for products under the Electricity (Safety) Regulations 2010 (ESR). Key points Standards referenced in Schedules 2 and 4 have been updated. Voltage tolerance range for Standard Low Voltage has changed to … Read more
Source: Worksafe New Zealand 11 November 2025 The Government has introduced the Gas (Safety and Measurement) Amendment Regulations 2025 which update New Zealand’s gas safety framework for fittings and appliances under the Gas (Safety and Measurement) Regulations 2010 (GSMR). Key points Standards referenced in Schedules 1 and 2A have been updated. Recognition of BSI Australia … Read more
Source: Worksafe New Zealand 11 November 2025 The Government has recently amended the Electricity (Safety) Regulations 2010 and the Gas (Safety and Measurement) Regulations 2010 which update New Zealand’s electrical and gas safety framework for works and gas distribution systems. Key points Updated standards: The amendment updates the standards referenced in both regulations. Voltage tolerance … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police District: Wellington Emergency services are responding to an incident on Willis Street. Police were notified at around 3.30pm. Willis Street is closed between Manners Street and Dixon Street. Members of the public are advised to avoid the area and expect delays. ENDS MIL OSI
Source: Radio New Zealand Staff and students at Wesley College did not not report assaults on junior students, the Education Review Office said in its report. RNZ / Shannon Haunui-Thompson The principal of Wesley College south of Auckland has fired shots at the Education Review Office, saying it has been “deeply disrespectful” to students. The … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Marika Khabazi When ANZ announced its record full-year profit, of more than $2.5 billion, chief executive Antonia Watson said it was a good sign for New Zealand. She said banks were a reflection of the economies they operated in, and the result showed New Zealand was turning a corner. … Read more
Source: Media Outreach EZHOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 November 2025 – Since the beginning of this year, Ezhou Huahu International Airport, has seen robust growth in air cargo. According to the latest data, its international airfreight throughput in the first three quarters rose 138% year-on-year. The airport has also expanded its global … Read more
Source: Media Outreach 3 Major Fashion Highlights: International Conference, International Fashion Show and Fashion Exhibition “Arts in Fashion” Workshops and Guided Tours to premiere on 15 Nov 11 renowned designers from around the world to showcase sustainable fashion aesthetics Launching the “Hong Kong Art & Fashion Map” to explore 21 major urban sustainable fashion hotspots … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The Canterbury Primary Principals’ Association has outlined its concerns in a letter to Education Minister Erica Stanford. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Primary school principals in Canterbury have written an open letter to the government expressing concern about further revisions to the English and maths curriculum. In the letter to Education Minister … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand South New Brighton School. Google Maps A Christchurch primary school has been plunged into lockdown as armed police search for an offender reported to have a gun. Police said they were called to Rocking Horse Road after a car has collided with two parked vehicles. No one was injured in the … Read more
Source: Unitec branch of the Tertiary Education Union (TEU) TEU STATEMENT – Te Pūkenga acted unlawfully over removal of staff insurance: Unitec staff rights reaffirmed The Unitec branch of the Tertiary Education Union (TEU) has achieved a landmark victory against Te Pūkenga in the Employment Court (judgment attached). For decades, staff at Unitec had been … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Paying for bus and ferry services in Greater Christchurch has been made easier with the introduction of contactless payments. Through the National Ticketing Solution (NTS), known as Motu Move, passengers can now pay for standard non-concession adult fares using their credit or debit card, phone or smartwatch on all Metro … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Five new councillors, Bo Burns, John Gillon, Sarah Paterson-Hamlin, Victoria Short, and Matt Winiata, have joined mayor Wayne Brown and 20 re-elected councillors. RNZ / Jessica Hopkins An Auckland councillor wants his colleagues to ditch their ratepayer-funded meals. At their first governing body meeting after the local body elections on Tuesday, … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A file photo of an ATV. 123RF A person has died after a crash involving an All-Terrain Vehicle at a property near Palmerston North. Emergency services were called shortly after 8.30am on Monday to the Weber Road address in Waitahora,Tararua District. The person died at the scene, police said. WorkSafe has … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Cabinet has signed off on an overhaul of the country’s gun laws that shifts the responsibility of the firearms regulator from the Police Minister to the Firearms Minister. National and ACT agreed to rewrite the Arms Act – in place since the early 1980s – as part of its coalition arrangement. … Read more
Source: Te Pataka Toi—Adam Art Gallery at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington In a bold new exhibition, Whai Wāhi, Te Pataka Toi—Adam Art Gallery at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, will display the Treaty panels from Te Papa that were redacted by artists and activists nearly two years ago. The panels are included … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A person has died after an incident involving an ATV at a property in Waitahora. Emergency services were called to the Weber Road property shortly after 8.30am yesterday. Sadly, the person died at the scene. WorkSafe has been advised, and the death will be referred to the Coroner. ENDS Note for … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Alexander Robertson Police are poised to begin testing drivers for drugs with a device that involves a quick swipe of the driver’s tongue. The government on Tuesday announced roadside testing for four types of drugs will begin next month in Wellington, spreading nationwide by mid-2026. It said there would … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The main Tongariro track is expected to stay shut until at least next week after devastating wildfire. Recent rain is helping hugely to bring the massive Tongariro National Park blaze under control, Fire and Emergency says. Thirty-five crews of Department of Conservation firefighters remain at the site on Tuesday, while drones … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Labour’s campaign manager Willie Jackson. RNZ / Angus Dreaver Labour is “absolutely” campaigning to get Te Pāti Māori out of Parliament and while that party’s internal ructions are sad for te ao Māori, that is politics. Labour’s campaign manager Willie Jackson said there has been strong interest in campaigning for the … Read more