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Source: Earth Sciences New Zealand Earth Science NZ researchers are seeing signs that breeding season for the invasive freshwater gold clam ( Corbicula fluminea) has begun. Earth Sciences NZ Principal Technician Karen Thompson says gold clams are breeding machines. “It’s breeding time in the Waikato River, but this is no cause for celebration. Tiny clams have … Read more
Source: Rata Foundation A grassroots community-led AI education programme specifically designed for not-for-profits is helping organisations save thousands of dollars while building confidence in emerging technology. The Not-For-Profit AI Capacity Building Programme, developed by Nelson AI Sandbox (NAIS), is a free education initiative aiming to bridge the digital divide by equipping non-profits and community groups with … Read more
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand is urging the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) to call off its scheduled one-hour strike at midday this Friday 21 November. “A full strike will impact public safety,” Deputy National Commander Megan Stiffler says. “Striking is unwarranted given we have our next meeting to … Read more
Source: Ministry for Culture and Heritage “Interim radiocarbon dating results have been released ahead of the final archaeological report, offering significant insights into the waka discovered at Site CH744 on Rēkohu Wharekauri Chatham Island.” said Glenis Philip-Barbara, Pou Mataaho o Te Hua Deputy Secretary Delivery and Investment, Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Lead Archaeologist … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 20 November 2025 Drawing on his deep and extensive knowledge, Kelvin has increased understanding of ecosystems on a nationwide level, aided court decisions, and supported community conservation. Penny Nelson says that Dr Kelvin Lloyd, epitomises the qualities of the prestigious conservation award, which recognises people who have made an outstanding … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government A new funding arrangement to support the management and maintenance of New Zealand’s 23 iconic Great Rides will enable Kiwis and international visitors to get out to the regions, now and into the future, Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston says. “The Government is committing $7.5 million over three years from … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Traffic on Dominion Rd in Mt Eden being diverted by police after a serious car crash. Calvin Samuel / RNZ One person has died following a crash in Auckland’s Mt Eden. Traffic was being diverted on Dominion Rd following the single-car crash at 10.18am. Initial reports had suggested one person had … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A 41-year-old man has been charged with nine offences after a spate of thefts and burglaries in Feilding. The offending goes back to 18 September, when the man is alleged to have broken into a vehicle and stolen personal possessions on Willowbank Crescent. What followed was multiple instances of dishonesty offences … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Harihari Highway (SH6), Ross, is blocked following a serious crash this afternoon. Police were notified of the multi-vehicle crash, near Donoghues Road, around 1:10pm. Initial indicators are that there have been serious injuries. The Serious Crash Unit has been advised and the road is expected to be blocked for some time … Read more
Source: Media Outreach WUXI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 November 2025 – On 31 October 2025, Wuxi in Jiangsu Province was announced as China’s first “City of Music”, officially joining the UNESCO Creative Cities Network. It is a title well worthy of further investigation. Music unites every country and culture in the world, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Inspector Shaun Vickers, Counties Manukau CIB: Two separate investigations are underway following several complaints received in relation to the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Election. Police can confirm that at this stage we are investigating 16 complaints, forwarded to us from Election Services. This investigation remains in the early … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Broken glass and other items can be seen in the gutter. RNZ / Marika Khabazi A person who saw a crash between two buses and a car in Auckland’s Glen Innes says he thought a bus was going to crash into nearby shops. Emergency services were at the scene of the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm one person has died following a crash in Mount Eden this morning. The crash, on Dominion Road, was reported at around 10.18am. Sadly, one person died at the scene. Dominion Road has since reopened and an investigation into the cause of the crash remains ongoing. ENDS. Holly McKay/NZ … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Good Police work has swiftly ended the plans of four alleged youth offenders in Auckland on Tuesday. Two investigation teams were tasked with enquiries into a series of aggravated robberies reported across Waitematā in recent days. Detective Senior Sergeant Ryan Bunting, Waitematā West Area Investigations Manager, says there were four separate … Read more
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Fisheries New Zealand fishery officers caught 2 divers with 369 undersize pāua at Sponge Bay in Gisborne yesterday. Officers discovered the pair when they were patrolling the coast and inspected their catch. “The divers were preparing to leave the area when they were stopped for a routine check of … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Rēkohu-Wharekauri-Chatham Island waka excavation site Supplied/Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage Interim radiocarbon dating on a partially excavated waka in Chatham Islands has revealed the waka arrived on the islands in the mid 1400s. A previous report concluded the waka, unearthed by father and son Vincent and Nikau Dix, was … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Education Minister Erica Stanford A government bill will stop schools opting out of international maths and reading tests and speed up intervention in failing schools. It will also give a new property agency the power to force schools to spend money on building works. The Education and Training (System Reform) Bill … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand An aerial appliance. FIRE AND EMERGENCY NZ / SUPPLIED Operators of the country’s largest fire trucks with the longest ladders are going to get a bigger say in a long overdue national strategy. “I have invited specialist aerial frontline firefighters to provide those insights and they are scheduled to start meeting … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency State Highway 1 Transmission Gully will be fully open this weekend, with a planned southbound road closure now postponed by one week. The next southbound closure will be in place between 10 am Friday, 28 November and 4:30 am Monday, 1 December. Mark Owen, Regional Manager Lower North Island / Top … Read more
Source: QS Sustainability Rankings QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2026 – All New Zealand universities feature in top 450 in QS Sustainability Rankings in 2026 London, 18th November 2025: QS Quacquarelli Symonds, global higher education experts, have released the 2025 edition of the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability*. *The link will be live when the embargo … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police An 18-year-old woman has died following a crash in Manawatū on Tuesday 18 November. The crash, involving a car and a truck, occurred at the intersection of Kairanga Bunnythorpe Road and Roberts Line at around midday. The young woman was critically injured in the crash and tragically has subsequently passed away … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Ashik Ali was sentenced to three years in prison for manslaughter. Kim Baker Wilson / RNZ A truck driver whose dodgy and unregistered truck fatally ploughed into an Auckland roadworker has been jailed for three years. Ashik Ali was sentenced for manslaughter at the High Court in Auckland over the killing … Read more
Source: ChildFund New Zealand “Increasing global volatility, ongoing wars and reduced access to water and nutrition are hurting children in our region and across the world,’ says Josie Pagani, CEO of ChildFund New Zealand. Today is World Children’s Day. – 1 in 4 children live in a country affected by conflict or disaster – Children in … Read more
Source: MetService Covering period of Thursday 20th – Monday 24th November – The sun is emerging over most of Aotearoa New Zealand today (Thursday), bringing the opportunity to get outdoors after a wet start to the week. Christchurch is already enjoying clear skies, and the cloud will burn off this afternoon over the North Island. MetService … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is marking World’s Children Day by reinforcing its commitment to make New Zealand a better place for young Kiwis to grow up in and thrive, Child Poverty Reduction Minister Louise Upston says. “Today marks one year since the launch of our Child and Youth Strategy, outlining the vision, outcomes … Read more
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 20 November 2025 The Drug Checking Service Provider Licensing Handbook was updated in November 2025. This page now reflects the latest version. Drug checking provides an early intervention harm reduction service by determining the likely composition of illicit substances and providing harm reduction advice to individuals. Drug … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand This year’s World Indigenous Peoples’ Conference on Education (WIPCE) has arrived at what organisers describe as the “perfect time” – with thousands of delegates gathering in Tāmaki Makaurau as Indigenous rights face renewed pressure in Aotearoa and abroad. Held in partnership with mana whenua, Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei, the week-long hui brings … Read more