Pharmac proposes improved access to emergency medicines in rural and remote communities

Source: PHARMAC Pharmac is proposing changes to expand access to funded emergency medicines for community-based health services, aiming to reduce inequities and support faster, safer emergency responses across rural and remote areas in New Zealand. Currently, some trauma and emergency services in the community do not have the same access to funded medicines as Health … Read more

Firefighters battle to free driver trapped in Otago logging truck crash

Source: Radio New Zealand Firefighters are working with specialist equipment to rescue the driver. RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King Firefighters are working to free the driver of a logging truck who is trapped after a crash north of Balclutha. Police said the crash occurred on Coe Road just after 11am on Monday. The driver is reported … Read more

Lower Hutt man charged with intentionally injuring baby pleads not guilty

Source: Radio New Zealand Hutt Valley District Court. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone A man charged with four counts of intentionally injuring a baby in Lower Hutt is pleading not guilty to all charges. It is at least the fourth serious child abuse case in the Hutt Valley in recent months. Police responded to a callout … Read more

Heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds expected as summer officially begins

Source: Radio New Zealand [embedded content] Widespread rain and possible thunderstorms for the North Island Tuesday and Wednesday Strong winds possible for upper North Island mid-week Humid air ahead of a low, followed by a cooler southerly change Improving weather for most areas on Thursday The start of December might mark the beginning of summer … Read more

Number of under 16s sleeping rough ‘much larger than we’d first anticipated’

Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland-based Kick Back has released its first State of the Street report which it says is an SOS to the government and community at large (file image). RNZ / Luke McPake Young people are sleeping on the streets and in cars as a youth homelessness support service says the problem is … Read more

Body of Te Anihana Pomana formally identified

Source: Radio New Zealand Te Anihana Pomana. Supplied Police have formally identified the body of 25-year-old Te Anihana Pomana. Pomana went missing on August 21 after leaving SkyCity Hotel in the early hours of the morning. Last week, police announced a body they believed to be Pomana was found in dense bush in the Pukekohe … Read more

Motorcyclist hospitalised after hitting fence while fleeing police in Lower Hutt

Source: Radio New Zealand The motorcyclist was caught driving in a dangerous manner around 10:30pm in Lower Hutt 123RF A motorcyclist has been hospitalised after crashing while fleeing Police on Taita Drive, in Lower Hutt last night. Hutt Valley Area Commander, Inspector Wade Jennings, says local Police saw the motorcyclist driving in a dangerous manner … Read more

Have you seen Metallica?

Source: New Zealand Police Police are asking for the public’s help finding Metallica, who has been reported missing from the Manurewa area. The 13-year-old was last seen at about 8.45am on 14 November. Metallica is described as about 160cms tall with long black hair. She is known to frequent the Wellsford area. If you have … Read more

Patrick Keusch had tears in his eyes as he pleaded guilty to fatal Canterbury crash

Source: Radio New Zealand Patrick Keusch appeared in the Christchurch District Court on Monday POOL / Iain McGregor / The Press A Swiss national wiped away tears as he pleaded guilty to a careless driving charge following a fatal crash in Canterbury. A woman died following a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 73 near Sheffield … Read more

Social Investment Agency work continuing despite high-profile absence of boss

Source: Radio New Zealand Former police commissioner Andrew Coster. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The acting head of the Social Investment Agency says its work has not been destabilised by the high-profile absence of its chief executive. Former police commissioner Andrew Coster has been on leave from his role as social investment secretary since the release … Read more

Alleged offenders violent act lands them in court

Source: New Zealand Police Two people will appear in court charged with aggravated assault after a shoplifting attempt at a North Shore mall on Friday. At around 1.30pm Police were called to Glenfield Mall after receiving reports security guards had been assaulted after attempting to stop two alleged shoplifters leaving a store. Acting Senior Sergeant … Read more

Name release: Pukekohe death

Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Martin Friend, Auckland Central Area Investigations Manager: Police are now able to advise the body found in Pukekohe on 22 November has been formally identified as Te Anihana Pomana. As always, our thoughts and sympathies are with Te Anihana’s whanau and friends at this difficult … Read more

Book Tongariro huts for summer fun

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  01 December 2025 Instead of people sleeping on every surface when too many people arrive, visitors will know they have a secured bed for the night after a day naturing in the national park. Bookings will also ensure the right fees are paid, helping DOC maintain huts for their continued … Read more

Thief works his way to Court

Source: New Zealand Police A man allegedly responsible for breaking into a number of vehicles and businesses and helping himself to the contents has landed in Court. Police have been making enquiries following a number of thefts across Auckland. Detective Sergeant Mike Mead, Waitematā West Tactical Crime Unit, says the first incident happened on 23 … Read more

Awards – Christchurch Club Takes Home EXNZ Supreme Exercise Facility Award!

Source: ExerciseNZ The Exercise New Zealand Industry Awards 2025 were held on Saturday 29 November in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, hosted at the luxurious Hilton on the vibrant waterfront. For over two decades, the Awards have shone a light on the incredible work happening across Aotearoa’s exercise sector. BodyFix Gym Christchurch has been awarded the prestigious … Read more

Awards – Postpartum Specialist Awarded EXNZ Personal Trainer of the Year!

Source: ExerciseNZ The Exercise New Zealand Industry Awards 2025 were held on Saturday 29 November in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, hosted at the luxurious Hilton on the vibrant waterfront. For over two decades, the Awards have shone a light on the incredible work happening across Aotearoa’s exercise sector. This year, Sierra Ryland’s remarkable dedication to uplifting … Read more

Awards – Exercise New Zealand Industry Awards 2025: Celebrating Industry Excellence

Source: ExerciseNZ The Exercise New Zealand Industry Awards 2025 were held on Saturday 29 November in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, hosted at the luxurious Hilton on the vibrant waterfront. For more than two decades, the Exercise New Zealand Industry Awards have shone a light on the incredible work happening across the exercise industry in Aotearoa. With … Read more

Awards – ExerciseNZ Educator Of The Year

Source: ExerciseNZ Two Years At The Top For The EXNZ Educator of the Year! The Exercise New Zealand Industry Awards 2025 were held on Saturday 29 November in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, hosted at the luxurious Hilton on the vibrant waterfront. For over two decades, the Awards have shone a light on the incredible work happening … Read more

BusinessNZ – Six-month checkups prescribed for new procurement rules

Source: BusinessNZ Recently announced changes around procurement have come into effect today, with an added measure to ensure the revised rules remain effective. BusinessNZ says the focus on outcomes is refreshing. Director of Advocacy Catherine Beard says tracking the compliance and impact of recently announced changes to the government procurement process is a new, and logical, … Read more

Arts and Funding – NZSA Mentor Programme 2026 – open for applications

Source: New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi o Aotearoa (PEN NZ Inc) For Writers! Apply now to be mentored by an experienced writer / industry expert and grow your writing practice. The New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi o Aotearoa (PEN NZ Inc) Mentor programme 2026 seeks applications from beginning or … Read more

Black Caps coach Rob Walter prepares for his first home Test series

Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand Blackcaps coach Rob Walter Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Black Caps coach Rob Walter doesn’t expect his side to have any problems slipping back into Test match mode in the first Test against West Indies starting in Christchurch on Tuesday. Walter is preparing for his first home Test series since taking over … Read more

Car crashes into tree, catches fire on SH5, Waikato

Source: Radio New Zealand Police said a car had collided with a tree between Harwoods Road and Tapapa Road. RNZ / Marika Khabazi A vegetation fire has reportedly sparked after a car crashed into a tree and caught on fire. Emergency services were called to the crash on State Highway 5 near Tapapa, Waikato at … Read more

Court calls for alleged fraud offender

Source: New Zealand Police A man has been charged with theft after using stolen credit card details to purchase more than $1000 worth of petrol across Auckland. Waitematā East Area Investigations Manager, Detective Senior Sergeant Mike Williams, says between 1 and 26 September a manager of a petrol company began receiving notifications of the petrol … Read more

Further traffic alert, SH 5 Tapapa crash

Source: New Zealand Police Following a crash on State Highway 5, Tapapa this morning, trucks and heavy vehicles heading north between Rotorua and Tīrau will not be able to go past the intersection of Harwoods Road and State Highway 5. A diversion for trucks and heavy vehicles is in place and drivers should follow the … Read more

People injured, Lower Hutt road blocked following truck crash

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / REECE BAKER A road in Lower Hutt is blocked after a truck crashed this morning in Taita. Police said the truck rolled on Eastern Hutt Road between Peterkin Street and Page Grove, shortly around 9.05am. One person has moderate injuries and another has minor injuries. Work is underway to … Read more

Serious crash blocking State Highway 5, Tapapa

Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on State Highway 5, Tapapa. Police were advised at 10.45am that a car had collided with a tree, between Harwoods Road and Tapapa Road. The car caught on fire following the crash and the fire is reported to have spread to nearby vegetation. … Read more

Appointments – Glen Kyne appointed to the New Zealand Film Commission Board

Source: Ministry for Culture and Heritage Jane Meares and Glen Kyne have been reappointed and appointed to the New Zealand Film Commission Board by Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Paul Goldsmith. “I wish to congratulate Jane on her reappointment to the New Zealand Film Commission Board, and welcome Glen into his new appointment.” said Secretary for … Read more