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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Source: Privacy Commissioner We all have a role in protecting children and their personal information. The Privacy Act applies to everyone regardless of their age. Understanding how to protect and respect a child or young person’s personal information and implementing good privacy practices will help ensure all children have positive privacy experiences throughout their journey … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Swiss cloud storage leader pCloud introduces limited-time lifetime deals for Asian markets from November 3 to November 17, offering unmatched value on secure digital storage. ZUG, SWITZERLAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 November 2025 – Swiss-based cloud storage provider pCloud, trusted by more than 22 million users worldwide, announced today the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Coalition Government has broadened the scope and terms of a $200 million commercial co-investment fund designed to boost New Zealand’s constrained gas supply and reduce perceptions of sovereign risk, Resources Minister Shane Jones and Associate Finance Minister Chris Bishop say. The fund was initially intended to support new gas field … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Rev. Murray Edridge and Hon Jo Goodhew have been appointed to join Chair Dr Ang Jury on the Board of the Independent Children’s Monitor. The Monitor is one of three statutory bodies having oversight of the Oranga Tamariki system, along with the Children’s Commissioner and the Ombudsman. “Together, the three Board … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police There will be an increased presence of Police in Wairoa today as officers take part in a training exercise. Police will be training around Summerville Street and Awamate Road through the day. During this time, people may see officers in tactical uniforms carrying training firearms and there may also be some … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand is welcoming the Michelin Guide for the first time, showcasing our country’s incredible food and wine to an international audience, as well as boosting visitor numbers and economic growth, Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston says. “The Michelin Guide’s arrival in New Zealand marks its first expansion into Oceania … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Two people have died following a crash on State Highway 2, Karangahake last night. Police were alerted to the crash between Jackson Road and Rahu Road at 11.40pm. A car collided with a power pole and tragically both the driver and passenger were killed. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash … Read more
Source: Media Outreach GYEONGJU, SOUTH KOREA – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 November 2025 – On October 31, 2025, the “One Step One Realm” international integrated cultural tourism brand IP attended the APEC CEO SUMMIT. “One Step One Realm” is an international integrated cultural tourism IP. Through a form of cultural tourism that integrates cultural … Read more
Unemployment rate at 5.3 percent in the September 2025 quarter – news story 5 November 2025 New Zealand’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 5.3 percent in the September 2025 quarter, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. In the September 2025 quarter: the unemployment rate was 5.3 percent the employment rate was 66.6 percent annual … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Galaxy Macau™, The World-class Luxury Integrated Resort delivers the “Most Spectacular Entertainment and Leisure Destination in the World”. Developed at an investment of HK$43 billion, the property covers 1.1 million-square-meter of unique entertainment and leisure attractions that are unlike anything else in Macau. Nine award-winning world-class luxury hotels provide close to 5,000 … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 November 2025 – Many countries in Asia are reporting a sharp rise in flu cases. The intensified rainy season is fueling transmission and creating ideal conditions for rapid spread. In a single week, Thailand recorded more than 30,000 new cases.1 Meanwhile, … Read more