Police investigating after woman shot in Christchurch

Source: New Zealand Police Police are investigating after a woman suffered what appears to be a serious gunshot wound in Wainoni, Christchurch. Police and ambulance were called to a Shortland Street property about 8:45pm last night, and on arrival found the woman in critical condition. A scene guard has remained in place overnight, and enquiries … Read more

Wellington Hospitals Foundation celebrates 20 years of impact

Source: CCDHB When serious illness or injury strikes, nothing matters more than knowing our loved ones will receive the best possible hospital care. November marks the 20 year anniversary for Wellington Hospitals Foundation as the official charity partner for Health New Zealand, proudly supporting the region’s public hospitals across Capital, Coast and Hutt Valley. Founded in … Read more

Police acknowledge year since Kapiti man reported missing

Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Acting Detective Sergeant Nicholas Mead: Police investigating the disappearance of Kapiti man Graham Russell Smith are still hopeful that he can be returned to his loved ones. Monday 10 November marked the one-year anniversary of the 77-year-old having gone missing. Graham was reported missing while walking in the area … Read more

‘Well-liked’ former publican dies in ‘preventable’ fall at crowded Taranaki Base Hospital ED

Source: Radio New Zealand A coroner says the risk of catastrophic events happening at Taranaki Base Hospital’s Emergency Department remains high. Google Maps * This story has been updated to correct the staffing levels at the time of the fall in ED. A coroner has warned that five years after the death of a “sociable” … Read more

Hīkoi mō Te Tiriti: A year on from one of Aotearoa’s largest protest movement

Source: Radio New Zealand Scenes from Day 3 of Hikoi mō Te Tiriti in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly One year ago, a dawn karakia at Te Rerenga Wairua marked the beginning of Hīkoi mō Te Tiriti – a nationwide march opposing the Treaty Principles Bill and government policies impacting Māori. Organisers framed … Read more

Hopes a vast fire at Tongariro won’t turn the tourists away

Source: Radio New Zealand The Tongariro National Park fire is leaving the surrounding sky covered in hazy smoke Supplied In Tongariro, locals pin their hopes on rain to put out a massive blaze, so their summer incomes don’t get burnt with the regions vegetation. Rain carries the hopes of a region, as it comes to … Read more

List of products, businesses on Consumer NZ’s anti-awards

Source: Radio New Zealand Among its winners were Pams plasters, which did not stick for as long as they needed to. 123RF A lack of understanding from consumers and a lack of enforcement from regulators could be combining to give shoppers a raw deal, Consumer NZ says. It has released the results of its latest … Read more

Biosecurity New Zealand expands hornet search

Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Biosecurity New Zealand is continuing to ramp up its response to yellow-legged hornets (Vespa velutina) detections on Auckland’s North Shore, says Mike Inglis, north commissioner, Biosecurity New Zealand. “We have staff working fulltime on the response, including incursion investigators, laboratory staff, and people working in the field, engaging with … Read more

Te Pāti Māori MPs’ expulsions questioned by law expert, former co-leader

Source: Radio New Zealand Te Pāti Māori’s National Council has decided to expel Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Tākuta Ferris. RNZ/Liam K. Swiggs A former co-leader of Te Pāti Māori has expressed his sadness and disappointment at the expulsion of two of its MPs. Te Pāti Māori’s National Council has decided to expel Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Tākuta … Read more

Health and Employment – Coroner warns short staffing creating high risk of catastrophic event

Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation Coroner’s findings into the death of Taranaki man Len Collett put Te Whatu Ora on notice that “consciously deciding” to under-resource the local Emergency Department creates a high risk of “another catastrophic event”, NZNO says. Coroner Ian Telford today released his findings into the death of Leonard (Len) Collett at Taranaki … Read more

BusinessNZ – One year on: Keeping track of small business promises

Source: BusinessNZ The Government is making good on its promise to cut red tape but BusinessNZ says further action is urgently needed, following a new report on reducing compliance costs for small businesses. BusinessNZ Chief Executive Katherine Rich says extensive consultation between the BusinessNZ Network, Government and small businesses in 2024 led to a list of … Read more

‘We’re desperately due’: Trainer Cran Dalgety hopes for first win at Trotting Cup

Source: Radio New Zealand Cran and Carter Dalgety. SUPPLIED The veteran trainer of a New Zealand Cup front-runner says a maiden win following a string of podium results would serve as a long-awaited milestone. Republican Party, trained by Canterbury’s Cran and Chrissie Dalgety, remained the leading homegrown contender for Tuesday’s 122nd running of the New … Read more

Darfuri diaspora – grief and hope from afar

Source: Radio New Zealand Displaced Sudanese who fled El-Fasher after the city fell to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), arrive in the town of Tawila in war-torn Sudan’s western Darfur region on 28 October, 2025. AFP Kadambari Raghukumar produces and presents Here Now, RNZ’s weekly series on people from various global backgrounds living in Aotearoa. … Read more

Fires crews start ‘grunt work’ at Tongariro park

Source: Radio New Zealand Favourable conditions on Monday meant the fire appeared to be extinguished. Fire and Emergency NZ Fire and Emergency crews in Tongariro National Park will be back at the scene of wildfires, hoping for more rain to keep hotspots damp. Favourable conditions on Monday meant the fire appeared to be extinguished. Thermal … Read more

November health strike grows to 16,700

Source: Radio New Zealand The strike is set for Friday 28 November. RNZ/Samuel Rillstone Another 5200 health workers will walk off the job at the end of the month, the public sector union says, bringing the total number on strike to about 16,700. The Public Service Association said more than 3500 mental health nurses and … Read more

Being bilingual delays ageing, but being multilingual is even better – study

Source: Radio New Zealand The more languages people know, the slower their brains age, a new study reveals. RNZ An international study of more than 80,000 adults shows the more languages people know, the slower their brains age. The analysis of 51 to 90-year-olds from 27 European countries – published in Nature Aging – found … Read more

Short staffing directly led to man’s death from fall in Taranaki Base Hospital ED, coroner rules

Source: Radio New Zealand A coroner says the risk of catastrophic events happening at Taranaki Base Hospital’s Emergency Department remains high. Google Maps A coroner has warned that five years after the death of a “sociable” and “straight-talking” former publican at Taranaki Base Hospital’s Emergency Department, the risk of catastrophic events happening there remains high. … Read more

Health Employment – Another 5200 health workers vote to strike on 28 November – PSA

Source: PSA The workers have voted to strike in support of their claims for a settlement that ensures safe staffing and a pay increase that keeps pace with cost-of-living increases facing these workers and their families. “The votes for strike action highlight the deep frustration health workers are feeling with Te Whatu Ora and the Government, … Read more

Career Practice Hub: Strengthening careers support across New Zealand

Source: Tertiary Education Commission Last updated 10 November 2025 Last updated 10 November 2025 Print Share The Career Practice Hub brings together trusted tools, insights and strategies to support career practitioners, educators, iwi, communities, employers and agencies involved in education, employment and youth development across Aotearoa New Zealand. The Career Practice Hub brings together trusted … Read more

GBA International Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Summit 2025 Opens Grandly “AI and Robotics Fest” Launches Alongside HKPC Drives AI for All and Embodied AI Adoption to Propel Hong Kong into a New Era of New Productive Forces

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 November 2025 – The Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) today officially opened the “GBA International Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Summit 2025,” themed “Empowering Resilient Industries through Embodied AI,” bringing together top experts from the Chinese Mainland, Switzerland, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea and Hong … Read more

Rhenus strengthens its Air Freight Gateways Network in Southeast Asia to support Global Trade

Source: Media Outreach The logistics solutions provider strengthens its setup in Southeast Asia as trade flows shift towards the region Investment into a network of strategic gateways in Southeast Asia ensures that Rhenus is better positioned to support global customers across all logistics solutions SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 November 2025 – Leading … Read more

OPPO Find X9 Series Sets New Benchmark for Flagship Experiences with Enhanced Customer Services

Source: Media Outreach SHENZHEN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 November 2025 – On October 28, OPPO unveiled the Find X9 series, its latest generation of flagship smartphones redefining premium quality with industry-leading imaging and AI capabilities. Alongside the launch of the new series, OPPO is further enhancing the after-sales experience for Find X9 … Read more

SAS forces used in search for fugitive father Tom Phillips, military confirms

Source: Radio New Zealand One of the campsites Tom Phillips lived in with his children. RNZ / Supplied / Police The military has confirmed members of its elite special forces were used to search for fugitive father Tom Phillips and his children. Phillps was shot by police on 8 September – four years after he … Read more

New China-NZ deals and partnerships worth $450m

Source: New Zealand Government Up to $450 million of new deals and partnerships were concluded this week at the China International Import Expo (CIIE), Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay has announced. More than 20 Memorandums of Understanding and supply agreements between New Zealand and Chinese companies were signed during his visit to CIIE. More … Read more

Green Gains: Unlocking Commercial Real Estate Value Through Sustainability

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 November 2025 – Cushman & Wakefield, a leading global real estate services firm, today released its annual Green Gains: Unlocking Commercial Real Estate Value Through Sustainability report. This report aims to explore how sustainability influences operational performance, asset value, and investment decisions within … Read more

National ticketing system on public transport rolls out in Christchurch

Source: Radio New Zealand Te first stage of the $1.4 billion National Ticketing Solution’s latest iteration, known as Motu Move, has been launched in Christchurch. RNZ / Nate McKinnon When the New Zealand Transport Agency signed off on an integrated national ticketing system in 2009, John Key was prime minister, Avatar ruled at the box … Read more

CPA Australia Survey: Increasing AI Adoption Reshapes Future Roles in Accounting Industry and Rises Data Concerns in Hong Kong

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 November 2025 – CPA Australia’s regional survey about business technology adoption shows that most companies in Hong Kong have used artificial intelligence (AI) tools at different levels. Though the increasing AI application helps to improve productivity, it also transforms the hiring trends in … Read more