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Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 17 November 2025 Peter is part of the Mount Somers Walkway Society, founded around 40 years ago. The volunteer group of mainly retired farmers is described as the ‘third arm’ of DOC, spending hundreds of hours looking after the Mount Somers tracks and biodiversity. They’ve just help build a new … Read more
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Taranaki Veterinary Centre (TVC) has taken out New Zealand Food Safety’s inaugural Antimicrobial Resistance Award thanks to their concerted efforts to reduce antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in cows under their care. AMR happens when germs (bacteria, fungi, or viruses) no longer respond to medicines. Resistant germs can spread between humans, … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The charred landscape of the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. Supplied/DOC The charred landscape will add to the experience for those walking the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, the Department of Conservation says. A week-long rāhui was lifted on Monday following the wildfire that ripped through 3000 hectares of the national park. DOC and Fire … Read more
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) SYDNEY, Nov. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Halfway through its end-of-year Tick It Off Fest, SHEIN is proving that resolutions aren’t just for January. Across TikTok and Instagram, Australians are sharing their biggest wins of the year – from finally redecorating their homes to saying yes to long-delayed plans – turning everyday moments … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Eels in a stream | : Sarah Wilcox. Sleek, strong and slithery yet secretive about their sex lives. Eels/tuna are the top predators of the freshwater world with exquisitely evolved teeth, jaws, muscles and fins – and an epic sense of smell. Many more things make eels unique and special … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand There are about 25,000 long-term claimants that have been receiving compensation for a year or more, the most there had ever been. A move by ACC to use artificial intelligence to help decide which long-term claimants should go back to work is being called “shocking”. It comes as the state insurer … Read more
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 15 seconds ago After stepping away from her career for five years to support her family overseas, industrial pharmacist Nisha James has reignited her professional life through postgraduate study at EIT Auckland. With more than a decade of experience in quality assurance roles in India’s pharmaceutical sector, Nisha had built … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Explainer – How will firearms proposals change access to guns in New Zealand? Here’s what you need to know. New Zealand is planning its biggest overhaul of gun regulations in more than 40 years. The proposal announced last week would repeal and replace the 1983 Arms Act in legislation Associate Justice … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Comvita products on display. Supplied The takeover bid for honey exporter Comvita has failed after not enough shareholders approved of the offer. The company’s board had vigorously pushed shareholders to vote in favour of a $56 million deal with Florenz, owned by Canterbury businessman Mark Stewart. However, the bid failed to … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Monty Knight was a well-known wine-maker, entrepreneur and local politician in Kaitāia, inducted into the Northland Business Hall of Fame in 2010. RNZ/Carol Stiles The man killed at his home near Kaitāia on Sunday was one of the Far North’s best-known businessmen as well as a former district councillor and mayoral … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly A 57-year-old woman has been charged with murder following the death of a man in Kaitaia. Emergency services were called to an Okahu Road address shortly after midday on Sunday following a report of assault. The man was found critically injured but despite efforts by emergency services, … Read more
Source: Maritime New Zealand Maritime NZ now requires Ministry of Justice (MoJ) criminal record checks for fit and proper person (FPP) assessments for all seafarers’ and maritime operators’ certificates. We no longer use Police vetting. You request your MoJ record check yourself before applying to Maritime NZ for your certificate, and submit this with your application. … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Those wanting to know more about one of Wellington’s largest proposed infrastructure projects are about to get their chance. Starting this weekend, and continuing to mid-December, NZTA/Waka Kotahi will hold public information days so that people can find out more about the proposed Road of National Significance (RoNS) State Highway … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand August, Hugo, and Goldie died in a house fire in Sanson on Saturday. GIVEALITTLE / SUPPLIED The three children killed in a Sanson house fire have been identified on a page set up by the loved ones of their mother. The children have been named as August, Hugo and Goldie, aged … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Christchurch Hospital. RNZ / Nate McKinnon Health NZ has confirmed two separate outbreaks of superbugs at Christchurch Hospital. Two different strains of antibiotic antibiotic-resistant enterococci have been identified on one ward. Health NZ Canterbury and West Coast nursing director Dr Sarah Berger said there were “fewer than 10 patients” with the … Read more
Source: Buy NZ Made As retailers gear up for another frenzy of imported bargains this Black Friday, Buy NZ Made is encouraging Kiwis to turn their attention homeward – to the products, services, and people that make New Zealand stronger. “Black Friday is often about flash sales and offshore profits,” Buy NZ Made Executive Director Dane … Read more
Source: ProCare ProCare is proud to announce the official launch of HealthForce NZ, a newly rebranded workforce subsidiary designed to meet the ever evolving and increasingly complex needs of Aotearoa New Zealand’s primary care sector. HealthForce NZ is a dedicated recruitment and workforce support service, offering smart, tailored solutions for both clinical and non-clinical roles … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly A 57-year-old woman has been charged with murder following the death of a man in Kaitaia. Emergency services were called to an Okahu Road address shortly after midday on Sunday following a report of assault. The man was found critically injured but despite efforts by emergency services, … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A hornets’ nest. Supplied Spraying to eradicate the yellow legged hornet is not currently in Biosecurity New Zealand’s plans. Biosecurity New Zealand North Commissioner Mike Inglis told Morning Report international and domestic experts continue to advise they target the use of traps. More of the invasive pests and their nests were … Read more
Source: PSA The PSA is condemning the continued implementation of the Police’s Mental Health Response Change programme, saying it leaves mental health workers and patients unacceptably vulnerable to harm. The union was formally notified by Police in early November that Phase Three of the programme would kick in from today. “We have been consistent on this since … Read more
Source: Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation The Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation, manager of the $85 billion NZ Super Fund, has appointed Leona Cheffins as General Manager People & Culture, effective 17 November. Most recently GM People & Culture at The Public Trust, Ms Cheffins has also held senior human resources roles at IAG, One … Read more
Source: Electricity Authority Excessively high up-front costs to connect to electricity networks can be a barrier to development, slow down electrification and leave New Zealanders worse off, says the Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko (Authority). “Electricity is key to a growing and thriving economy,” says Authority General Manager Networks and System Change Tim Sparks. “But high … Read more
Source: World Indigenous Peoples’ Conference on Education (WIPCE) 2025 Haere mai e ngā iwi taketake o te aoHaere mai ki ahau o Ngāti WhātuaKi Te Kahu Tōpuni o TupeririHaere mai, e tau, e tau, e tau nei e. Iwi manaaki for the World Indigenous Peoples’ Conference on Education (WIPCE) 2025 Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei welcomed more … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Feedback is being sought on new proposals to reduce risk from commercial fishing to hoiho (yellow eyed penguins), Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says. “In September, I put in place an emergency three-month closure to commercial set-net fishing around Otago Peninsula and directed officials to develop proposals for longer-term measures … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF The electricity sector regulator wants to be able to intervene to control prices for connecting to electricity networks. The Electricity Authority said some lines companies were charging high up-front costs for connections, which can be a barrier to development, slow down electrification and leave consumers worse off. The authority’s general … Read more
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Have your say Following on from the emergency closure of commercial fishing around the Otago Peninsula announced on 16 September 2025, we are consulting on further measures to reduce hoiho fishing-related deaths. The proposed measures are informed by a new scientific risk assessment. That assessment identified set netting in … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is ratcheting up penalties for misleading advertising and other breaches of fair trading law to deter underhand business practice. “Once the changes take effect, serious offenders will be liable for fines of up to tens of millions of dollars if they have gained significant amounts from breaching the law,” … Read more