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Source: New Zealand Police Two simultaneous search warrants have led to two arrests in relation to a slew of shoplifting across Christchurch. “The arrests we have made relate to shoplifting and fraud matters totalling in excess of $20,000,” says Detective Sergeant Mike Freeman, Christchurch Fraud Squad. “A significant portion of electrical equipment stolen from commercial … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The fire at the Tongariro National Park destroyed 3000 hectares before rain dampened the blaze. Fire and Emergency NZ A Tongariro local who leapt into action at the weekend did not sleep for the first 30 hours of the devastating wildfire in the area. The blaze torched almost 3000 hectares in … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 November 2025 – Full Tech Stainless Steel Engineering Co. has launched its brand-new website (www.fulltechse.com.hk), integrating services such as online quoting, e-commerce shopping, emergency repairs, kitchen engineering and customized orders. This assists food and beverage operators and procurement departments in completing equipment purchases … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Iwi say a second decade-long rāhui wasn’t about keeping people out, but reinforcing a focus on restoration. Supplied/DOC A 10-year rāhui following Tongariro’s devastating wildfire is causing confusion according to the Department of Conservation. The weekend blaze torched almost 3000 hectares in the national park. Local iwi, Ngāti Hikairo ki Tongariro, … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Former Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii Update: This story has been updated to include details about an additional police employee, and to clarify Chris de Wattignar’s title at the CAA. The Independent Police Conduct Authority’s report found serious misconduct at the highest levels of police over how they handled … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Police Commissioner Richard Chambers. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone A police officer who wrongly labelled the accusations against Jevon McSkimming as “false” still works for police, but no longer has anything to do with the handling of evidence or interacting with victims of crime, says the police commissioner. A damning report by … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Continuing its momentum from COP29, Malaysia reinforces its commitment to achieving Net Zero by 2050 through the theme “Climate Action Now: Net Zero Pathways Unlocked” at COP30. BELEM, BRAZIL – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 November 2025 – Malaysia officially unveiled the Malaysia Pavilion at COP30, reaffirming the nation’s determination to play … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Educational Colours Rainbow Sand has been recalled. Supplied / Product Safety NZ Rainbow sand from Educational Colours and coloured sand from Creatistics has been recalled because Tremolite (a naturally occurring asbestos in quartz) has been found in samples during lab testing. The Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE) said people … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Light green and violet-reddish auroras glow in the night sky in the Oder-Spree district of East Brandenburg. AFP / Patrick Pleul Transpower has issued a grid emergency notice ahead of a severe geomagnetic storm and removed some South Island electricity transmission lines from service. The national grid operator says the move … Read more
Source: Worksafe New Zealand 12 November 2025 On 6 November 2025, WorkSafe was informed that batches of coloured/kinetic sand used at educational facilities in Australia have been found to contain two types of asbestos – tremolite and chrysotile. This sand product is allegedly imported from China and can be used in classroom activities, as well … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand (R) Jamie Cox. Supplied The head coach of Wairoa Boxing Club says they’re “devastated” police have declined the permit for their fund-raising fight night – in the week leading up to event. But police said they had identified several people involved – with gang associations – that could lead to confrontations … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / REECE BAKER Several people were injured after a man walked down a West Auckland road assaulting people he came across, police say. The alleged offender is facing more than 10 charges before the courts after being arrested in West Auckland last night. Officers were called about 5.24pm to multiple … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A humpback whale was entangled in a crayfish pot line south of Kaikōura for more than 18 hours. Supplied / Department of Conservation The Department of Conservation (DOC) has freed a humpback whale which was entangled in a crayfish pot line south of Kaikōura for more than 18 hours. The entangled … Read more
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand is proposing to restructure its organisation to ensure it can sustainably, effectively and efficiently meet New Zealanders’ needs both now and in the future. Subject to consultation, the proposals in the restructure will touch around 700 roles across the organisation, resulting in the net loss … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand One person died at the scene despite the efforts of emergency services. RNZ / Nate McKinnon Police have confirmed one person has died following a crash in Whitianga. Emergency services were called to the two vehicle crash at the intersection of State Highway 25 and Moewai Road just after 10am on … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Phesgo, which is used to treat HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer, is one of five new medicines to be funded by Pharmac from 1 December. A group of patients with advanced breast cancer will be the first to be able to receive a taxpayer-funded medicine in private hospitals. So-called “transitional access” has … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 12 November 2025 The hard work of Fire and Emergency and DOC staff assessing the fireground over the past few days has allowed this transition to occur. Two DOC fire crews (13 personnel) were deployed today seeking hotspots, and no new hot spots were identified. Due to difficult terrain, ground crews were unable to access all areas of the fire impacted land. The Fire … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Nick Monro A million dollar deal has been struck after another sewage overflow hit under-strain oyster farmers north of Auckland. A power surge tripping pumps at Warkworth sent about 1200 metres of wastewater overflowing, with about half of that thought to have gone into the Mahurangi River. It meant an almost … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand PSA national secretary Fleur Fitzsimons says the cuts are “short sighted” and will “impact FENZ’s ability to deal with emergencies and prevent future emergencies.” RNZ The Public Service Association (PSA) says the government must step in to stop Fire and Emergency’s (FENZ) new proposal to cut almost 170 jobs. FENZ is … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Most of the lower South Island councils have had their plans for delivering water services accepted. 123rf The Dunedin City Council’s plan for delivering water services has been given a green light by the secretary for local government. All councils were required to prepare a plan as part of the government’s … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A man has been kept out of the community, after being arrested following a series of violent assaults in Henderson on Tuesday night. At around 5.24pm, frontline officers in Henderson responded to a series of calls from the public about assaults taking place on Railside Avenue. “It was reported a man … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A crushed electricity transformer lies under a tree in Clutha. RNZ/Calvin Samuel Only a handful of people remain without power nearly three weeks after strong winds tore through the lower South Island. PowerNet said electricity had been restored to more than 50,000 people since the October storm. Chief executive Paul Blue … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Sergeant Tracy Haggart, Queenstown Acting Response Manager, A youth has been remanded in custody following a commercial burglary in Remarkables Park earlier this week. At around 2.15am, Police were called to the intersection of Tex Smith Lane and Hawthorne Drive where a vehicle was used to unlawfully gain entry … Read more
Source: PSA – Net loss of 169 roles including 46 directly supporting firefighters – 13% of FENZ of non-firefighting staff proposed to go – FENZ cutting spending by $70m/year – 10% of annual budget Fire and Emergency NZ’s proposal to cut 13% of non-firefighting staff across the country and shave 10% off its annual budget, is reckless at a … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant David Thompson, Manawatu Area Investigations Manager, An 18-year-old Palmerston North man has been arrested and charged following a building fire in Palmerston North. On Thursday 30 November Police were called to a building on Fergusson Street, formally the Fitzherbert Bar, at around 5.20pm. After initial enquiries … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand In mid-1991, a song written by a big-haired Auckland band not long out of high school was everywhere. Now it’s coming back. ‘Trippin’’ by Push Push hit the top of the charts in April 1991, and stayed there for six weeks. “We wrote it in band practice the week after we’d … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand One was seen running from Forrester House over the Ormond Road bridge onto Riperata Street, the other was seen walking from Forrester House on Ormond Road towards town, across Mary Street and continued on Ormond Road, police said. Police Gisborne police are seeking information about two people believed to be linked … Read more