Todd McClay heads to India for trade negotiations

Source: New Zealand Government Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay has departed for New Delhi today to lead the next round of ministerial-level negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with India. The visit follows Indian Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal’s successful trip to New Zealand in November, during which substantive talks were held … Read more

Double-bunk cell death: Jonathan Trubuhovich’s family want Corrections to be held accountable

Source: Radio New Zealand Jonathan Trubuhovich was found injured at Mt Eden prison on 29 November, assessed by on-site medical and taken to hospital. Photo: RNZ / Diego Opatowski *This story has been updated since publication.  The family of a man who died 10 days after allegedly being assaulted by his cellmate at Mt Eden … Read more

Hutt Valley Police appeal for information after robbery

Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Martin Todd: Hutt Valley Police investigating the armed robbery of an Upper Hutt bar are seeking help from the public. Police received a call just after midnight this morning reporting that a masked offender brandishing a firearm approached bar staff at Quinns Post bar on Ward … Read more

Mount Victoria tunnel in central Wellington reopens after crash

Source: Radio New Zealand Mount Victoria tunnel has now reopened after a crash. File picture. 123RF The Transport Agency says the Mount Victoria tunnel has now fully reopened after a crash. Police were called to a two-car crash on State Highway 1 in the southbound lane near the entrance to the tunnel around 2.30pm. One … Read more

Auckland residents worried following fatal bus stabbing

Source: Radio New Zealand Police outside the Fenchurch Superette in Glen Innes on Tuesday. RNZ / Marika Khabazi Glen Innes locals are mourning the death of a man killed on a bus in the Auckland suburb this week. Two passengers were stabbed on the same number 76 bus on Monday night, first in Glen Innes … Read more

Dog names in Taranaki have been barking

Source: Radio New Zealand The names owners give their dogs are a reflection of how much they love their best friend. Supplied / New Plymouth District Council Some of the dog names registered in New Plymouth this year have been barking. New Plymouth District Council animal services lead Kimberley Laurence says the names owners give … Read more

East Auckland homicide: Name release

Source: New Zealand Police Police can now formally release the name of the man who died following the tragic events aboard a bus in east Auckland. A homicide enquiry commenced on the night of 8 December, after a man suffered a fatal knife wound. He was 59-year-old Sefo Leger of Wai O Taiki Bay in … Read more

MIPIM Asia Summit 2025 Concludes in Hong Kong with Strategic Insights and Celebrated Prestigious Achievements in Real Estate

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 December 2025 – The 19th edition of the MIPIM Asia Summit concluded successfully on 4 December at the Rosewood Hong Kong, uniting over 400 senior executives and thought leaders from more than 20 countries. As the region’s premier platform for real estate innovation … Read more

New Plymouth readers check out more than 667,000 books

Source: Radio New Zealand Kristin Hannah’s novel The Women was issued 159 times SUPPLIED New Plymouth readers checked out more than 667,000 books from the Puke Ariki library this year with a historical novel set during the Vietnam War topping the list of adult fiction issues – again. Kristin Hannah’s novel The Women was issued … Read more

Health New Zealand issues toxic algae warning for Selwyn River

Source: Radio New Zealand Selwyn River. Green Ideas editor Greg Roughan Health New Zealand has issued a warning for potentially toxic algae in parts of the Selwyn River. Moderate to high cover of benthic cyanobacteria has been found in Waikirikiri/Selwyn River at Glentunnel and Whitecliffs Roads. Health NZ said people should avoid the areas and … Read more

New Plymouth’s crisis recovery café gets government funding boost

Source: Radio New Zealand Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey says the Koha Café is already making a difference in the community. RNZ / Mark Papalii New Plymouth’s Koha Café is the latest local crisis recovery cafe to receive a funding boost from the government. The Koha Café – run by the Taranaki Retreat – … Read more

Crash closes Mount Victoria tunnel in central Wellington

Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied / NZTA A crash has closed the Mount Victoria tunnel in central Wellington, and motorists should expect delays. The Transport Agency said people should take alternative routes, and avoid the area. An RNZ reporter near the scene said police were in attendance. Ambulances were also there, and traffic was backed … Read more

Man accused of fatal Auckland bus stabbing remanded in custody

Source: Radio New Zealand Police at the scene of a homicide investigation after attacks on an East Auckland bus. RNZ / Marika Khabazi The man accused of a fatal stabbing on an East Auckland bus and wounding another has been remanded in custody. Police have launched a homicide investigation after a 59-year-old man died from … Read more

Urban Task Force Announces 2026 Leader Development Scholarship Recipient

Source: Urban Task Force TAURANGA, Wednesday 10th December: Urban Task Force (UTF) is pleased to announce Jeremy Tucker as the recipient of the 2026 Leader Development Scholarship, following a strong field of applicants. Jeremy, a registered property valuer with Preston Rowe Paterson (PRP), impressed the judging panel with his clarity of purpose, commitment to expanding … Read more

HGC and Cisco Launch Secured Broadband 2.0 Redefines Next-Generation Connectivity with Security Seamlessly Embedded

Source: Media Outreach Empowering Enterprises with AI-Driven, Built-In Security and Unmatched Flexibility HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 December 2025 – As digitalization accelerates, Hong Kong enterprises of all sizes are confronting an increasingly challenging cyberattack landscape, where system vulnerabilities, phishing, and ransomware are becoming more prevalent, jeopardizing operational continuity and corporate … Read more

SWISS REJU wins “JESSICA Best AI Body Slimming Award” with INDIBA

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 December 2025 – SWISS REJU has earned “Best AI Slimming Treatment Award” at the prestigious JESSICA Beauty and Wellness Awards, honouring exceptional mastery of artificial intelligence in the beauty industry. SWISS REJU also announces the official launch of INDIBA, an FDA and CE … Read more

Financial Stress Keeps Singapore Awake, while Overall Well-Being in APAC Lags Behind Global Peers

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 December 2025 – Despite mounting stress due to sustained concerns with the cost of living, vitality and overall well-being levels in Singapore remain consistent with last year. However, stress has a demonstrable effect on respondents’ mental and physical well-being, signaling the importance of a holistic … Read more

New Documentary A MONA LISA OBSESSION from Discovery to debut December 14 in Southeast Asia

Source: Media Outreach Across every platform, Discovery Channel is dedicated to connecting audiences who have a passion for adventure and crave a connection to the world around them. Popular series including Deadliest Catch, Expedition Unknown and Gold Rush, along with Shark Week, the annual tentpole programming event, serve as trusted portals that transport viewers directly … Read more

Summer R & R for the Auckland Harbour Bridge

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Getting some R & R in these summer holidays means ‘rest & relaxation’ for most people, but for our hard-working Auckland Harbour Bridge, R & R stands for ‘resurfacing & restrictions’. Between Friday 26 December 2025 and Sunday 4 January 2026, there will be lane restrictions on the southbound clip-on … Read more

Crash closes Mount Victoria tunnel

Source: New Zealand Police A two-car collision on State Highway 1 has blocked Mount Victoria tunnel. Police were called to the incident around 2.30pm. One person has minor injuries and are being treated by ambulance services. Police are working immediately to clear the scene, and motorists are advised of delays around the area. ENDS Issued … Read more

What you need to know now feral cats are on the Predator Free 2050 list 

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Recently, the Minister of Conservation announced that feral cats will be added to the Predator Free 2050 target species list in the next Predator Free 2050 Strategy.  Feral cats are being included alongside rats, possums and mustelids because they are a major threat to native wildlife. The list includes the most harmful introduced predators that we aim to … Read more

Blindsided to Boulter: The ASB Classic 2026 womens’ tennis field

Source: Radio New Zealand Katie Boulter, Venus Williams, Alexandra Eala, Elina Svitolina will compete at the ASB Classic 2026. ASB Classic/Photosport A seven-time Grand Slam champion, an Olympic medalist and the Philippines’ first top 50 player were among the initial 25 players confirmed for the 2026 ASB Classic women’s tennis tournament in Auckland. A field … Read more

Duelling RMA reforms: How different is the coalition’s solution from Labour’s?

Source: Radio New Zealand RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop. (File photo) RNZ/Mark Papalii Analysis – The coalition’s new resource management laws bear significant resemblance to the one the government repealed in 2023, after winning the election. There are key differences, which appear to mostly be focused on pushing development harder, faster and with less consultation … Read more

Parliament chamber’s gallery shut to members of public for rest of year after protest

Source: Radio New Zealand Parliament’s Speaker Gerry Brownlee has shut the chamber’s gallery to members of the public for the rest of the year. RNZ / Angus Dreaver Parliament’s Speaker Gerry Brownlee has shut the chamber’s gallery to members of the public for the rest of the year after pro-Palestine protesters disrupted proceedings by shouting … Read more

Spotlight Asia’s Shaun Pham Named Male Icon – Businessman of the Year 2025 by Men’s Folio Vietnam

Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 December 2025 – Shaun Pham, Founder and CEO of Spotlight Asia, has been named Male Icon – Businessman of the Year in PR & Communications by Men’s Folio Vietnam. The award celebrates visionary business leaders shaping their industries with bold strategies, human-centric leadership, and … Read more

From O Levels to Degrees: SIM Makes Higher Education Accessible

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE- Media OutReach Newswire – 10 December 2025 – The Singapore Institute of Management (SIM) underscores its commitment to accessible, high-quality education by providing structured entry routes and flexible learning pathways for students from diverse academic backgrounds. From recent GCE A Level graduates to Polytechnic diploma holders and International Baccalaureate (IB) students, … Read more

Manufacturing pilot expands to grow workforce

Source: New Zealand Government After delivering standout results, a pilot connecting high school students with New Zealand manufacturers to grow the future workforce will expand into new regions.   “We know that meaningful, well-paid employment is one of the most powerful ways to change a person’s life and open doors to future opportunities,” Small Business and … Read more