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Source: New Zealand Government Vocational Education Minister, Penny Simmonds, has announced four new member appointments to the Board of the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC). “I am pleased to appoint and welcome Emeritus Professor Sally Davenport MNZM, Dr Uluomato’otua (Ulu) Saulaulu Aiono ONZM, Mr Simon Flood and Mr Michael (Mike) Chapman as new members of the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency A major flood resilience milestone has been reached near Te Karaka – the Hakanui Stream is now flowing through a newly built channel and large culvert. Work is continuing at the project site on State Highway 2 north of Gisborne, to raise a stretch of flood-prone highway by 3 metres. … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Kevin in the trailer ready to head off to Hamilton Zoo. Supplied A curious and loving giraffe named Kevin is on a cross country road trip, travelling from Christchurch’s Orana Park to his new home at Hamilton Zoo. He is just over two-years-old and is 4.3 metres tall and has been … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Detective Senior Sergeant Jo Carolan said police were following strong lines of inquiry in relation to the shooting. RNZ/Nathan Mckinnon Christchurch police are still hunting for the person who shot and badly injured a woman in the Christchurch suburb of Wainoni. The woman was in a stable condition in hospital after … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. Former police commissioner Andrew Coster RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Analysis – Once a liberal darling and champion of progressive policing, former police commissioner Andrew Coster has gone to ground, his reputation and legacy in tatters. Coster is on leave from his role as chief executive of the government’s Social … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Media are invited to attend the graduation ceremonies of recruit wings 389 in Wellington and 390 in Auckland this week. The ceremonies mark the recruits’ completion of their initial training course and attestation as Police Officers. Police Commissioner Richard Chambers and Associate Minister of Police Hon Casey Costello will attend both … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Diggers at work at the site of the fire on Tuesday. RNZ/Jimmy Ellingham Combined Fire and Emergency and Department of Conservation crews are continuing to put in the ‘grunt work’ on Wednesday dampening down hotspots in the aftermath of the fire that tore through almost 3000 hectares of Tongariro Park at … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand All traffic were advised to avoid the area or delay travel as there were no diversions in place, police said. RNZ / REECE BAKER The intersection of State Highway 25 and Moewai Road in Whitianga has been completely blocked following a serious crash. Police said they were called to the incident … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Tukoroirangi Morgan at the Iwi Chairs Forum at Waitangi. RNZ / Ella Stewart The National Iwi Chairs Forum has filed court proceedings seeking clarification on how the Crown must uphold Treaty of Waitangi settlements as it pushes ahead with major resource management reforms. The action has been brought by forum member … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Silver Ferns Jeremy Ward/ Photosport The Silver Ferns have beaten Scotland 80-48 in the second and final test against the Thistles in Glasgow. Grace Nweke, who sat out the first Test, started at GS and finished with 34 goals from her 30 minutes on court. Maddy Gordon’s feeds into Nweke were … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand MetService has issued an orange heavy rain warning for the Bay of Plenty and Gisborne/Tairawhiti north of Tokomaru Bay. Photo / 123RF A low front is moving down the North Island, bringing heavy rain and gales to many areas. MetService has issued an orange heavy rain warning for the Bay of … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police The intersection of State Highway 25 and Moewai Road in Whitianga is completely blocked following a serious crash. Police were called to the incident just after 10am. Two people are reported to be injured, one with serious injuries, and another with minor injuries. The Serious Crash Unit have been notified. All … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister with responsibility for Pharmac David Seymour, and Health Minister Simeon Brown welcome Pharmac’s decision to fund access to five treatments, including for breast and lung cancer, from 1 December 2025. Pharmac has made decisions to: Fund new, more convenient options for medicines already funded as IV (into a … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation A word from Sirocco. Sirocco | : Maddy Whittaker/DOC. Skraaaaark! Kia ora, friends! Sirocco here, your favourite feathered conservation ambassador, and occasional internet sensation. I’m popping in (virtually, of course) to talk about something close to my heart: the kākāpō adoption programme. Now, before you get too excited – no, … Read more
Source: PHARMAC New Zealanders living with multiple sclerosis, breast cancer, eye conditions, and lung cancer will benefit from five medicines that Pharmac will fund from 1 December 2025. The funding decision includes new treatments and faster-to-administer versions of existing medicines, secured through a multiproduct agreement with pharmaceutical supplier Roche. Around 1,700 people are expected to … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Staff and students at Wesley College did not not report assaults on junior students, the Education Review Office said in its report. RNZ / Shannon Haunui-Thompson The Education Review Office is firing back at Wesley College, saying it strongly refutes claims about it made by its principal. The school south of … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Chris Hipkins is comfortable being labelled a socialist, saying there is a more active role for the state to play. It comes after democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani won the New York mayoralty in Donald Trump’s America. Hipkins, the leader of the New Zealand Labour Party, told Guyon Espiner on 30 with … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand An artist’s impression. SUPPLIED Auckland Council is spending another $300,000 on towering Christmas decorations for the city centre, to the delight of some and dismay of others. It has commissioned an artist to build a series of five-metre tall pillars that will be dotted along Queen Street between Aotea Centre and … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Police guard at the scene of the Bucklands beach double homicide fire. RNZ / Finn Blackwell A man charged with murdering a father and son who died in an Auckland house fire has pleaded not guilty. The bodies of 36-year-old Jung Sup Lee and 11-year-old Ha-il Lee were found inside a … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster has been placed on leave from his role as chief executive of the Social Investment Agency. RNZ / Angus Dreaver Former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster is refusing to comment on a damning report by the police watchdog that was scathing of his response to allegations of … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The passing on the Medicines Amendment Bill has ended New Zealand’s prohibition on advertising medicines at medical conferences and trade shows, and New Zealand is open for business, Regulation Minister David Seymour and Health Minister Simeon Brown say. “Thanks to the Red Tape Tipline local economies will receive a cash injection, and … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government News that US supermarket giant Costco is planning to open a second New Zealand store in South Auckland is great news for Kiwi shoppers, Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis says. “Today’s announcement follows the introduction to Parliament last week of legislation creating a consenting express lane so that new supermarkets can … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Jo Carolan: Police are following strong lines of enquiry into the shooting in Wainoni, Christchurch, which occurred on Monday evening, 10 November. Police would like to reassure the community this is believed to be an isolated incident with no increased risk to the public. The victim … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Education Minister Erica Stanford welcomes the appointment of Ellen MacGregor-Reid as the new Secretary for Education. “Our reforms are about ambition, raising achievement and delivering better outcomes for our young people. Ms MacGregor-Reid has been acting in the role since October 2024 and has played a crucial role in driving the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister David Seymour is welcoming the passing of the Medicines Amendment Bill at third reading. The Bill enables the ‘Rule of Two’, allowing medicines to be approved within 30 days if the product has approval from two recognised overseas jurisdictions. “Faster access to medicines has always been a priority … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s marking one year on from the public apology to survivors of abuse and neglect in care by acknowledging and remembering those who suffered while in the care of the State or faith-based institutions. “A year ago, the Prime Minister, the Leader of the Opposition and seven public sector leaders apologised for the abuse … Read more
Source: Maritime New Zealand If you’re organising an overseas voyage, the easiest way to stay safe and compliant with ballast water management (BWM) rules is to make sure you have a plan and get certified. This will help you avoid having to justify something to an enforcement officer. At its core, BWM compliance means following … Read more