Warrant to arrest: Tuapola Toala

Source: New Zealand Police Police are working to locate Tuapola Jason Dean Toala, who has a warrant for his arrest and is wanted by Police. Toala, 21, is wanted in relation to serious charges and is believed to be in the wider Auckland or Northland regions. It’s believed he is actively avoiding Police. If you … Read more

Police acknowledge verdicts in Anaru Moana murder trial

Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Inspector Joel Syme: Police acknowledge the verdicts handed down today in relation to the murder of Anaru Moana in December 2021. Three men were found guilty of murder and one woman was found guilty of being a party to injuring. This case has been extensive, with our investigation … Read more

Dato’ Sri Aliff Syukri & Bella Astillah Lead Shopee 11.11 Big Sale with Daily Superstar Livestreams, Lagi Murah Deals, and Free Shipping

Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 November 2025 – The Shopee 11.11 Big Sale is officially here, bringing Malaysians closer to their favourite celebrities through Daily Superstar Livestreams, where a line-up of superstar hosts will showcase top brands and exclusive deals daily from 12PM to 2PM until 11 November. … Read more

Education – Ara Trades tutor Prime Minister’s Educator of the Year

Source: Ara Institute of Canterbury Ara Institute of Canterbury is proud to announce that Richard Hope, Senior Academic Staff Member in automotive Ttrades, has been named the 2025 Te Tohu Kaiako o Te Tau a Te Pirimia | Prime Minister’s Tertiary Educator of the Year at the prestigious Ako Aotearoa Te Whatu Kairangi Awards in Wellington … Read more

Precious Land – Historic South Island station hits the global market

Source: New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty Strong global enquiry is anticipated in the sale of one of New Zealand’s finest high-country stations, which featured in the New York Times this week. Mt Algidus Station in Canterbury is now for sale on the open market and is expected to be one of the South Island’s highest … Read more

Property Market – 10 things to know about mortgage lending right now – Cotality

Source: Cotality Analysis from Kelvin Davidson, Cotality NZ Chief Property Economist As interest rates begin to ease and housing market activity picks up, mortgage lending is following suit. But beyond the headline figures, the Reserve Bank’s detailed monthly lending data reveals a more nuanced picture of how borrowers and lenders are responding to shifting conditions. … Read more

Energy Sector – Green light for Huntly reserve supports secure energy future

Source: Energy Resources Aotearoa Energy Resources Aotearoa welcomes the Commerce Commission’s decision to approve an agreement between Genesis Energy, Contact Energy, Meridian Energy and Mercury to keep an essential backup option at Huntly Power Station available for the next decade. The agreement, known as the Strategic Energy Reserve Huntly Firming Option, will help make sure New … Read more

Commissioner’s statement on Mr Jevon McSkimming

Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Police Commissioner Richard Chambers: The conduct of Mr Jevon McSkimming was disgraceful and it is right he has been held to account for it. The outcome shows all police, no matter their rank, are accountable to the laws that apply to us all. Mr McSkimming’s behaviour was not only … Read more

Road Blocked, State Highway 1, south of Taihape

Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 1 is blocked following a single vehicle crash near Ohotu, south of Taihape. Motorists are asked to delay travel if possible and expect delays. Emergency services received reports of the crash about 3:10pm. There are no reported injuries. ENDS Issued by the Police Media Centre. MIL OSI

Renewable Energy – WEL Innovation Hub Unlocks Smarter Solar for Waikato

Source: WEL Networks WEL Networks has launched a new Innovation Hub designed to fast-track the integration of solar and battery systems into the Waikato network – making renewable connections smarter, faster and more flexible. The Hub enables real-world testing of inverter and battery technologies under live network conditions, supporting the Common Smart Inverter Profile – Australia … Read more

Energy Sector – Expanded co-investment fund pragmatic response to energy security risks

Source: Energy Resources Aotearoa Energy Resources Aotearoa welcomes today’s announcement from Resources Minister Shane Jones and Associate Finance Minister Chris Bishop on the implementation of the Government’s $200 co-investment fund for natural gas supply. The changes mean the Gas Security Fund can now support a broader range of projects that help bring more gas to market … Read more

Weather News – A summery feel to end the week – MetService

Source: MetService Covering period of Thursday 6 – Monday 10 November –  Warmer temperatures than average for almost everyone for the next few days Possibility of thunderstorms for parts of the North Island over the weekend Rain for the South Island and lower North Island on Monday. MetService is forecasting warmer temperatures for the rest … Read more

Health and Employment – Mental health workers head to mediation with more strike action likely

Source: PSA The union for 3,500 mental health and public health nurses and mental health assistants will begin mediation tomorrow to try and resolve long standing issues around pay and safe staffing levels. The mediation, which is provided by MBIE, comes two weeks after these critical frontline workers joined more than 13,000 Allied Health and PAKS … Read more

Education – Minister Takes Education Off Track – Principals Fed

Source: NZ Principals Federation The New Zealand Principals’ Federation (NZPF) President, Leanne Otene, said today she reiterates her concerns that the Minister of Education is taking education in the wrong direction. “As I reflect on the curriculum changes over the past two years, and especially what has been removed, downgraded or ignored in the curriculum, I … Read more

Universities – Who benefits from housing intensification? – UoA

Source: University of Auckland (UoA) New research will explore who’s affected by New Zealand’s intensification boom, and the potential impact housing reforms are having on inequality. University of Auckland researchers have received an $853,000 Marsden Fund grant to answer one of New Zealand’s biggest housing questions: who actually benefits from upzoning? Associate Professor Ryan Greenaway-McGrevy … Read more

Health – Vaping threatens smokefree progress, Government must act now, health organisation warns

Source: Asthma and Respiratory Foundation Policymakers are being urged to confront the harsh reality that vaping is undermining years of smokefree progress – a trend the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ has long warned would happen. New research – recently published in The Lancet – which looked at trends in smoking prevalence before and after the … Read more

Legal Sector Appointments – David Campbell to be the next Law Society President

Source: Law Society Auckland lawyer David Campbell has been appointed the 34th President of the New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa. His appointment was confirmed at the Law Society’s Council meeting earlier today. Mr Campbell, a respected leader within the legal community, is a partner at Dentons and has served as Vice President … Read more

New Zealand Treasury – Interim Financial Statements of the Government of New Zealand for the three months ended 30 September 2025

Source: The New Zealand Treasury Thursday, 6 November 2025 – The Interim Financial Statements of the Government of New Zealand for the three months ended 30 September 2025 were released by the Treasury today. The September results are reported against forecasts based on the Budget Economic and Fiscal Update 2025 (BEFU 2025), published on 22 … Read more

Storm-damaged Andersons Floodway Bridge, rebuilt and ready for traffic

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Andersons Floodway Bridge on State Highway 63 in Marlborough is now open to traffic, just over four months after it was severely damaged during a severe winter storm. The new, more resilient structure is a significant upgrade on its predecessor that was deemed beyond repair after it was washed out … Read more

New detector dogs head to the Pacific to fight transnational crime

Source: New Zealand Police New Zealand Police and Customs have congratulated five new handlers and their detector dogs on their graduation from the Police Dog Training Centre (DTC) in Trentham today. The teams have completed their training to be qualified as operational Detector Dog Teams and three of the handlers are first time operators. Two … Read more

Pharmac consults on changes to simplify biologic medicine funding criteria

Source: PHARMAC Pharmac is proposing changes to the Special Authority and Hospital Indication Restrictions criteria for four biologic medicines: infliximab, etanercept, secukinumab, and rituximab. These medicines are used to treat a range of autoimmune and inflammatory conditions. The proposed changes aim to reduce administrative workload for clinicians, improve consistency across biologic treatments, and respond to … Read more

Pukunui chicks bring hope for survival

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  06 November 2025 Nest surveying began in September and so far, the Department of Conservation’s Pukunui Recovery Team have found 12 nests, 35 eggs and five chicks. DOC Rakiura Operations Manager Jennifer Ross says it’s a promising start to the season and potentially a big boost for pukunui recovery efforts … Read more

Pharmac performing well against Minister’s expectations

Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister David Seymour welcomes the summary report on Pharmac’s progress against his 2024/25 Letter of Expectations (LoE). “For many New Zealanders, funding for pharmaceuticals is life or death, or the difference between a life of pain and suffering or living freely,” Mr Seymour says. “My expectation is that Pharmac … Read more

Protecting New Zealand from infectious disease

Source: New Zealand Government The Government will invest $75 million to boost New Zealand’s resilience to infectious diseases and pandemic preparedness, says Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology, Dr Shane Reti. “We’re funding new research over seven and a half years in the Infectious Diseases Research Platform, which will be hosted by the newly established … Read more

Police investigating serious assault in Ōpōtiki

Source: New Zealand Police Police are investigating after a man was seriously assaulted in his Ōpōtiki home early this morning. The man sustained serious injuries in the assault, which is believed to have involved several offenders. The man has been transported to hospital and enquiries are under way to identify and locate those responsible for … Read more

Commercial fishers landing exception for spiny dogfish

Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries About commercial fishing exceptions Under the Fisheries Act 1996, commercial fishers are prohibited from returning or abandoning to the sea, or other waters, any fish or shellfish that are subject to the Quota Management System (QMS). However, section 72A(2) of the act allows for exceptions to the rule. Section … Read more

Upgrades to Auckland and Wellington metro rail

Source: New Zealand Government Rail passengers in Auckland and Wellington can look forward to more reliable commuter train services with funding confirmed for critical overdue upgrade programmes, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says. “Both cities’ metro rail networks have been underfunded over the years, and the resulting backlog of overdue work has caused ongoing service disruptions … Read more