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Source: New Zealand Transport Agency NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) apologises for significant delays experienced on State Highway 30A (SH30A) in Rotorua on Monday 17 November. Traffic was heavily congested due to a combination of high traffic volumes and traffic management requirements for a road rebuild. “We have now made the decision to postpone … Read more
Source: Amnesty International Aotearoa New Zealand 19 November 2025 – As reported by Radio New Zealand on 18 November at the handover of the B416 petition at Parliament, Education Minister Erica Stanford said, “Social media companies love bans, because they know that kids will get around the bans and continue using it anyway, and they don’t have to change … Read more
Source: PSA Civilian Defence workers are being penalised by the Government for daring to ask for more than a 0% pay rise by legislation passed by Parliament today, the PSA says. The Defence (Workforce) Amendment Bill makes it easier for the Minister of Defence to order military personnel to do the work of New Zealand Defence … Read more
Source: Media Outreach JOHOR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 November 2025 – ONYX Hospitality Group, a leading Southeast Asian hospitality management company with a diverse portfolio of hotels, resorts, serviced apartments, and luxury residences, has announced the soft opening of OZO Medini, marking the latest addition to its growing Malaysia portfolio and reinforcing … Read more
Source: Workers First Union Fresh off the back of Monday’s Supreme Court judgment that found four current and former Uber drivers had been misclassified and denied the rights of full employment, Workers First Union is preparing to resume progress on claims for wage arrears and entitlements on behalf of Uber driver union members in the Employment Relations Authority … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Western Waikato Area Response Manager, Senior Sergeant Mary van Dongen: Police arrested two people, impounded a dirtbike and located firearms during a search warrant yesterday at an address in Te Kauwhata, after the alleged driver fled from Police on Monday. At around 7:40pm Monday 17 November, Police witnessed a … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The Black Caps take on the West Indies at McLean Park in Napier for their second ODI. In-form Henry Nicholls has been recalled for the two remaining matches for the series, after Daryl Mitchell was ruled out. Mitchell Santner of the Black Caps during the 1st ODI cricket match. © Photosport … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand File pic RNZ / Alexa Cook Manawatū Prison has reopened after a bomb threat. The facility was locked down after police received a threatening phone call at 8.40am on Wednesday. The prison’s deputy general manager Shane Petersen said police conducted an extensive search but no bomb was found. “The safety and … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has officially ended the use of Contracted Emergency Housing (CEH) motels in Rotorua, taking the number of households in CEH from its peak of over 240 households across 13 motels under the previous Government down to zero today, Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka says. MIL OSI
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 19 November 2025 This compliance guide is advisory only and has been written to provide some information for managing entities, dental practitioners, manufacturers/suppliers & service engineers on the activities associated with radiological equipment used for intra-oral, panoramic and cephalometric dental procedures (traditional dental X-ray units) and cone … Read more
Source: Driving Miss Daisy Independent Research Reveals the Hidden Costs of Missed Trips – and How Companion Transport Can Fix It A new independent study has revealed the significant individual and societal costs of people missing trips due to transport barriers – and the unique benefits of companion transport services that accompany passengers from place-to-place. The … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The measles virus, the US CDC says measles is very contagious and can be serious, and anyone who is not protected against the virus is at risk. Supplied/ US CDC A new measles case has been detected in the country, with contacts at Auckland Airport. Health New Zealand says rapid immunity … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Four power lines companies are deploying drones linked to an artificial intelligence system to spot weak poles and lines. They are linking in to Tapestry, a system created by Google to help maintain power grids and fix networks after natural disasters. Northpower, the Orion Group, Unison Networks and WEL Networks have … Read more
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 Analysis – A high pressure system has arrived directly over the All Blacks this week, ironically as they prepare to face easily the weakest team on their schedule in the last test … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The government is celebrating the end of emergency housing motels in Rotorua – but Labour says it has just shifted the problem elsewhere. Rotorua became the country’s epicentre for emergency housing. At its peak, there were more than 240 households across 13 … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand File pic RNZ / Alexa Cook Manawatū Prison has gone into a lockdown following a bomb threat. Police officers are currently at the scene. More to come… Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero, a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday. – Published by … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The heavy rain warnings in place in Bay of Plenty. MetService screenshot Bay of Plenty Regional Council has activated its flood room protocols as it prepares for a downpour. MetService has issued an orange heavy rain warning for Bay of Plenty until 11pm on Wednesday, with 80mm to 110mm of rain … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 19 November 2025 Trail cam photos have revealed the special story of a black-fronted tern/tarapirohe pair battling severe unseasonal weather to bring their chicks into the world. Department of Conservation staff in Twizel downloaded photos from trail cameras focused on the colony nesting on an island in the middle of … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency With Christmas and the busy holiday season fast approaching, work to repair storm-damaged sites on State Highway 60 Tākaka Hill is progressing well. Rob Service, System Manager for Nelson Tasman, says contractors are on track to have the road open to two lanes and resealed through all six recovery sites … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister Casey Costello has welcomed the latest New Zealand Health Survey (NZHS) results showing smoking rates reducing to 6.8 per cent. “Most of the survey data shows a continuation of the great progress that’s been made in the last few years – especially with falling numbers of Pacific peoples’ … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Legislation ensuring national security is maintained during industrial action has passed its final reading in Parliament today, Defence Minister Judith Collins says. “The security of New Zealand is a 24/7 issue, and our Defence Force works 365 days a year to preserve it. The Defence (Workforce) Amendment Bill allows the Chief … Read more
Source: NZCTU The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is calling on the Government to honour the memories of the workers who lost their lives fifteen years ago today at the Pike River Mine by supporting a corporate manslaughter law. “Corporations should not be above the law. If they are responsible for workplace deaths, they must be … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The victim, Shulai Wang of China. Supplied / Police Four people charged over the death of a woman whose body was found in plastic bags in the waters of Auckland’s Gulf Harbour, have chosen to represent themselves at their trial next year. The body, which was discovered by a fisherman in … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Media is invited to attend the Tasman Law Enforcement Torch Run event to take photos and interview participants, including some of the local Special Olympics stars. What: Law Enforcement Torch Run in Nelson Where: Meet outside the Nelson Police station at 9am. Departing at 9.15am, and finishing at the church steps … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF New Zealand Cricket says a $2.2 million surplus for the financial year, turning around a forecasted $6.8m deficit, shows it’s in a strong financial position. Board chairperson Diana Puketapu-Lyndon said the organisation had a strong bottom line, with reserves at a record $37m, supported by strong broadcasting agreements, high-value playing … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Police Assistant Commissioner Mike Johnson. Nathan Mckinnon Police attended 7370 fewer mental health-related requests in the year to June, a result of the deliberate plan to wind back on responding to calls for help. The department expects to respond to even fewer calls this year as it enters phase three of … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ/Marika Khabazi Fire and Emergency says Auckland crews have been called in to assist with the dampening down of hotspots after a storage building fire at Port Whangārei. It says crews were alerted to a fire on Kioreroa Road at the port about 7:30pm on Tuesday. The two-storey commercial building is … Read more