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Source: New Zealand Government New and used vehicles could become more affordable for Kiwis through changes that will lower importing fees and help keep additional costs from being passed on to consumers, Transport Minister Chris Bishop announced today. “Kiwis from all walks of life buy cars for all sorts of reasons – whether buying an … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government A new platform to make it easier for Government agencies to issue secure digital credentials will be developed by New Zealand-based company MATTR, Digitising Government and Public Service Minister Judith Collins announced today. “This platform will be a shared service for government agencies and will be managed by the Department of … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand ST JOHN NZ A person was taken to hospital in a serious condition after a medical event at a Christchurch childcare centre this morning. St John says it sent an ambulance, a rapid response unit and an operations manager to a St Martins address at 11am on Monday. A BestStart spokesperson … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A judicial review is underway against Airways, the Director of Civil Aviation and Wellington Airport. 123RF A judicial review is underway at the High Court in Wellington as residents from some northern suburbs challenge a flight path change which they say is unlawful. A change to flight paths in December 2022 … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Police were called to Riversdale Beach at about 4pm on Thursday. captain_andrey The death of a man who died at a Wairarapa beach has been referred to the Coroner. Police were called to Riversdale Beach at about 4pm on Thursday when a man, in his 50s, was seen struggling in the … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Ho Chi Minh City CFS expands from 4,600 square meters (sqm) to 6,800 sqm while Hai Phong CFS now spans 4,000 sqm. Comprehensive Integrated Warehousing Solutions provide end‑to‑end visibility and measurable time‑and‑cost efficiencies. Leaf 4 Shipper certification underscores DHL’s sustainability leadership in Vietnam’s freight and warehousing ecosystem. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The crane truck near the power lines in Greenhithe in August 2023. Supplied/WorkSafe A crane operator who was killed as he delivered timber had earlier raised concerns with his employer about how close the power lines were. Wesley Talakai, 38, struck live lines with his truck-mounted crane outside a house building … Read more
Source: NZCTU The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is calling on the Prime Minister to respect the ruling of the Supreme Court and abandon Brooke van Velden’s Employment Relations Bill. The Bill would enshrine in law the ability of employers like Uber to misclassify platform workers as contractors. “The Uber drivers winning in the Supreme Court … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Labour leader Chris Hipkins has announced his engagement to partner Toni Grace. Instagram/Chris Hipkins MP Labour leader Chris Hipkins has announced his engagement to partner Toni Grace, saying he feels like he has hit the jackpot. Hipkins first confirmed the relationship during his concession speech on the evening of the 2023 … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A man has died after getting into trouble in the water at Riversdale on Thursday afternoon, 13 November. Police were called to Riversdale Beach at about 4pm when a man, in his 50s, was seen struggling in the water. He was brought to shore where CPR was performed. Despite best efforts … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand golfer Steven Alker. JONATHAN BACHMAN A second place finish at the season-ending Charles Schwab Cup Championship in Phoenix, Arizona has cost New Zealand golfer Steven Alker the overall season-long prize. The Kiwi entered the week No. 1 in the Charles Schwab Cup standings and a win at the tournament … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Warning: This story discusses suicide. Police are revealing more information about the deaths of three children and their father after a house fire being investigated as a murder-suicide. Manawatū Area Commander Inspector Ross Grantham is speaking to media in Palmerston North at 2.30pm. The three children killed on Saturday, were identified … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 November 2025 – The workplace is undergoing a seismic shift as employees’ expectations and priorities continue to evolve. Infinity Financial Advisory (Infinity FA) has been actively monitoring these developments through its ongoing collaborations with corporate partners, HR leaders, and financial advisors. This work reflects the … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 November 2025 – Amid the backdrop of the Belt and Road Initiative and the deepening financial cooperation between China and Singapore, cross-border payments have become an essential bridge facilitating regional trade and closer people-to-people exchanges. To further enhance China-Singapore financial connectivity, Development Bank of … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The Coastguard had also aided in the search. NZ Coastguard The Navy has joined the search for a missing fisherman in Northland. A boat with two people on board at Pataua South was reported overdue on Friday night and found adrift the next morning with nobody on it. The body of … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police NZ Police and Health New Zealand have commenced implementation of Phase Three of the Mental Health Response Change Programme, following the successful rollout of Phases One and Two. The change programme aims to see an increased health-led response to mental health, enabling Police more time to do the work that only … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 November 2025 – Hong Kong interior design firm Fung Style Interior Design has unveiled the city’s first Immersive Design Projection Studio at its new Lai Chi Kok location. The studio integrates engineering-grade projection technology to create life-size interactive design experiences, bringing a breakthrough … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Dame Farah Palmer will replace Dr. Deb Robinson on the World Rugby Council. Photosport New Zealand rugby icon Dame Farah Palmer has been appointed to the World Rugby Council as the country’s third representative. A former Black Ferns captain and three-time Rugby World Cup champion, Dame Farah has extensive governance and … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Damage to Orewa’s Shoreward Gastrobar in September. Supplied Four businesses have been ram-raided or fire-damaged in a small seaside village north of Auckland in the past three months, but police say so far no arrests have been made. Officers launched Operation Governor after a deliberately lit fire at Orewa’s Sunflour Cafe … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Rajinder is on trial at the High Court at Dunedin. RNZ / Nate McKinnon A man is accused of stabbing a former employee more than 40 times in what appears to be an attempted decapitation, a court has heard. The 35-year-old man accused of the murder, who is listed in court … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Takapuna Beach on Auckland’s North Shore. A man has died at a popular Auckland beach. Police were alerted at midday on Monday that a person was unresponsive in the water and had been pulled onto Takapuna Beach. Officers gave medical help but he could not be revived. The death will be … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Mt Eden Corrections Facility (file image). RNZ/Calvin Samuel A man on the run for more than a week has been found and charged with escaping custody. The 42-year-old Mt Eden remand prisoner, who was in handcuffs, got free during a hospital escort on 7 November. He has now been arrested and … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is introducing new legal protections so banks, telecommunications providers and digital platforms can act faster to block suspected online scams, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson says. “Too many Kiwis are being ripped off by scams that spread through fake websites, texts and social media,” Mr Simpson says. … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 17 November 2025 The Pou Taiao of Ngāti Koata, Neil Deans, says Lake Moawhitu was once an important kainga and mahinga kai site and used as a tuna (eel) fishery by generations of tangata whenua. But after a century of farming in the Lake Moawhitu catchment, it now suffers from … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand August, Hugo, and Goldie died in a house fire in Sanson on Saturday. GIVEALITTLE / SUPPLIED Warning: This story discusses suicide. The deaths of the three children and their father after a fire are being investigated as a murder suicide, RNZ understands. The three children killed in a Sanson house fire … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Police are trying to locate the man and woman involved in the alleged assault. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly A man has suffered a fractured eye socket and broken nose after being assaulted in Southland at the weekend. Police said the man was lured from his Edendale home late on Saturday. “At … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Dr Gary Payinda. Supplied A high-profile emergency doctor has been selected to stand for the Labour Party against the incumbent Whāngarei MP, former Health Minister Dr Shane Reti. Dr Gary Payinda said he felt compelled to do something about what he saw as the government’s ongoing attack on essential public services. … Read more