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Source: Radio New Zealand A FENZ firefighter works in breathing gear, amid smoke. Supplied/ FENZ The firefighters’ union says asbestos found in an air tank, which helps emergency services breath during fires, will be distressing for personnel in Auckland. It said a bulk air supply tank had tested positive for a “very small level” of … 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: New Zealand Government Drivers under the influence of drugs will soon face tougher enforcement on New Zealand roads, with the Government confirming which drugs will be screened under the new oral-fluid roadside testing regime, Transport Minister Chris Bishop and Police Minister Mark Mitchell say. “Drug-impaired drivers are a menace on New Zealand roads,” Mr … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Chandler Cunningham-South tackles Codie Taylor of New Zealand. Twickenham. England vs All Blacks, 2024. © Photosport Ltd 2024 www.photosport.nz Twickenham is the biggest rugby stadium in the world and for many visiting players, it’s one the most iconic. The home of English rugby, Twickenham, will host the All Blacks test against … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. RNZ / Marika Khabazi Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has waved away New Zealand First’s criticism of National’s economic plan, saying Winston Peters has many entrenched views. In an interview on Morning Report on Tuesday, the NZ First leader said Luxon’s interest in asset sales was based on … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The district court has ordered a recount of votes in the Parirua Māori Ward. RNZ A court has ordered a recount in Porirua’s Parirua Māori Ward. Candidate Jess Te Huia made the application to Porirua District Court last month. Incumbent Kylie Wihapi, who served as the city’s deputy mayor last term, … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Damage caused by the fire. RNZ/Jimmy Ellingham 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 with thermal imaging equipment have begun checking the flanks of … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly An offender posed a real and imminent threat when he was shot twice by police on an Auckland motorway, the police watchdog has ruled. The Independent Police Conduct Authority has released its findings into the incident that began in West Auckland in late September 2023. It began … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Roger Ingerton opened Roger’s Tatooart in Wellington’s Cuba Street in 1977 – and worked from the premises until he retired in 2009. The studio had received a dramatic facelift, but its legendary founder’s designs, photographs and paintings still fill nearly every spare inch of wallspace. .1em]:grid-cols-[calc(14rem*var(–base-multiplier))_1fr] @[28.1em]:p-16 @[28.1em]:gap-16 @[18.75em]:grid-cols-[2fr_3fr] gap-12 p-12 … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The scene of the alleged shooting. RNZ/Nathan Mckinnon A woman who lives across the road from a house where another woman was shot and critically injured in Christchurch says she assumed the bang was fireworks. Emergency services were called to the property in Wainoni’s Shortland Street at about 8.45pm on Monday … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Yellow-legged hornets (Vespa velutina) have recently been sighted in the Auckland region. MPI have put out advisories after a queen was found on 17 October 2025. Biosecurity NZ Biosecurity New Zealand has removed another yellow legged hornet and its nest in the past week. The queen hornet was found in the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government More than 10,000 additional MRI and CT scans will be delivered each year for Hawke’s Bay patients, enabling faster diagnoses, following the completion of Stage 1 of the radiology upgrade at Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “These significant upgrades, announced in January this year, will … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Cabinet has agreed to repeal and replace the Arms Act 1983 with a new law that’s fairer, fit for purpose, and improves the safety of New Zealanders, Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee announced today. “The new Arms Act will improve public safety by keeping firearms out of criminals’ hands, while making … Read more
Source: World Vision Nearly 82,000 people have fled El Fasher and the surrounding areas in the past two weeks Sudan is now facing one of the world’s most significant humanitarian crises, with 14 million people displaced. Thousands of children fleeing conflict in El Fasher are arriving in East and South Darfur in Sudan at severe risk … Read more
Source: NZ Principals Federation Open Letter follows: 11 November 2025 Hon Erica Stanford Minister of Education Parliamentary Buildings Wellington. Open Letter to the Minister of Education: RPA Endorsement of Sector Concerns Tēnā koe Minister, I am writing on behalf of the Rotorua Principals’ Association (RPA), representing school leaders across our region, to convey our unified concern … Read more
Source: NZ Principals Federation Open Letter follows: 11 November 2025 Hon Erica Stanford Minister of Education Parliament Buildings Wellington Open Letter to the Minister of Education: CPPA Support for Sector Concerns He tono kia rongo, kia kōrero tahi, kia whakatika – A call for listening, dialogue, and action Tēnā koe Minister, On behalf of the Canterbury … Read more
Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand National road freight association Transporting New Zealand is calling on NZTA to review its international truck licence conversion processes, as the Agency announced yesterday it has revoked 440 commercial licences after an audit in July uncovered fraudulent activity. The revocations involve heavy vehicle licences in classes 3 to 5. Transporting New … Read more
Source: Porirua City Council In a decision issued today, the District Court has ordered a recount of votes in the Parirua Māori Ward, following an application by candidate Jess Te Huia. The court ruled that Ms Te Huia has an objective and credible basis for believing that the results were incorrect, so the application for a … Read more
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Drones with thermal imaging equipment have begun checking the flanks of the Tongariro National Park fireground for hotspots. Fire and Emergency’s specialist drone crew completed one flank of the fire last night, flying over the containment lines which are up to 30 metres wide. They will return tonight to complete … Read more
Source: PSA – Meat companies using own inspectors a clear conflict of interest – Raises risk of contaminated and diseased meat being exported – Jobs and wages of inspectors likely to be cut The Government’s proposal to require the replacement of independent government food safety inspectors with company-employed ones threatens New Zealand’s hard-won reputation for food safety and puts … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Rahui Papa, chair of Pou Tangata the NICF’s arm responsible for education. RNZ / Marika Khabazi The National Iwi Chairs Forum (NICF), supported by a coalition of national education organisations, has launched a petition against the government’s removal of the requirement for school boards to give effect to Te Tiriti o … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Rahui Papa, chair of Pou Tangata the NICF’s arm responsible for education. RNZ / Marika Khabazi The National Iwi Chairs Forum (NICF), supported by a coalition of national education organisations, has launched a petition against the government’s removal of the requirement for school boards to give effect to Te Tiriti o … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Police are seaching for the prisoner. RNZ / Nate McKinnon A prisoner has been on the run for four days after escaping while on a hospital escort in Auckland. Mt Eden Corrections Facility acting general manager Edith Pattinson confirmed to RNZ a remand prisoner escaped from Corrections staff about 9am on … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Vaccination efforts have ramped up as part of a nationwide Measles Immunisation Week campaign. RNZ / YouTube More than 15,000 measles vaccines were given during last week’s immunisation drive. It’s more than twice the number of a typical week. Vaccination efforts have ramped up as part of a nationwide Measles Immunisation … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police acknowledges the findings of the Independent Police Conduct Authority into a non-fatal shooting in west Auckland during September 2023. On 27 September 2023, Police received information a stolen vehicle involved in an aggravated robbery was at a petrol station. Police blocked the vehicle in and approached, however the driver rammed … Read more
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries A livestock trader who failed to declare the movement of 513 cattle under the National Animal Identification and Tracing (NAIT) Act, has been fined $10,000. Under the Act, all cattle or deer must be fitted with a NAIT tag and registered in the NAIT system by the time the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Liberato Cacace of New Zealand. Andrew Lahodynskyj / www.photosport.nz The injury list is growing for the All Whites ahead of their next internationals. There are now six front-line players unavailable for this month’s games against Colombia and Ecuador. Liberato Cacace, Callum McCowatt, Alex Paulsen and Ryan Thomas have all been ruled … Read more