A late Good Evening - Today was: Wednesday, 12 November 2025 21:13:08 NZDT
Current: 12.9°C, Max: 19.5°C, Min: 11.7°C. It feels like 11.8°C
FORECAST: Cloudy and windy with periods of rain. Low 13C. Winds ESE at 30 to 50 km/h. Chance of rain 100%. Rainfall around 12mm. Winds could occasionally gust over 65 km/h. It feels like 11.8°C. A waterproof and 3 clothing layers recommended.
Station Forecast: Rain, very unsettled | Sunrise: 05:54 | Sunset: 20:10 | Dawn: 05:24 | Dusk: 20:40
Weather Forecast
Temperature : Current trend is Falling, changing by -1.1 °C/hr 12.9°C, 94%   Pressure : Current trend is Falling, changing by -0.6 hPa/hr 1004.8hPa
Based upon today's weather there is a Moderate Fire Danger (restrictions may apply)
Fire Danger
Wind Speed :  ENE  Current wind speed is Light breeze (F2) from ENE (69°) 9km/h   Wind Gust : Current trend is Rising 30km/h
Air Quality :  1 AQI  0.4ug/m3   Rainfall : Current trend is Falling 3.8mm
Sun Light : 0Lux, 3.1hrs   Solar UV :  0.0UVI  0W/m2
Last weather station contact: Wednesday, 12 November 2025 at 21:15:41. Updated in seconds

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Palmy Weather News presented in-conjunction with: Radio New Zealand, New Zealand Herald and Stuff
Wednesday, 12 November 2025
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Latest Top 3 News Stories
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Lotto Powerball: $45 million jackpot unstruck, rolls over to Saturday. A jackpot of $45 million was up for grabs in this evening's Lotto Powerball draw. Photo / Michael Bradley
 Source: NZ Herald.
A jackpot of $45 million was up for grabs in this evening's Lotto Powerball draw. Photo / Michael Bradley . Source: NZ Herald
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Refugee businessman Abdul Ahmadi sentenced for $800k stolen car chop shop. Abdul Ahmadi appears for sentencing in the Christchurch District Court. Photo / Al Williams Source: NZ Herald.
Abdul Ahmadi appears for sentencing in the Christchurch District Court. Photo / Al Williams. Source: NZ Herald
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Jevon McSkimming emails: What happened after Mark Mitchell, Christopher Luxon received anonymous allegations?. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Police Minister Mark Mitchell received anonymous allegations into their email inboxes in December 2023. Photo / Mark Mitchell  Source: NZ Herald.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Police Minister Mark Mitchell received anonymous allegations into their email inboxes in December 2023. Photo / Mark Mitchell . Source: NZ Herald
 Lotto Powerball: $45 million jackpot unstruck, rolls over to Saturday
Lotto predicted 1.5 million tickets would be sold for this evening's draw.
Published: 8:19PM 12 November 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/lotto-powerball-numbers-in-for-45-million-jackpot-draw/6QVH6OX3WBCBDKM3TLRY4BULRY/

 Refugee businessman Abdul Ahmadi sentenced for $800k stolen car chop shop
Stolen cars were quickly dismantled at two of Abdul Ahmadi's yards, then shipped overseas.
Published: 7:00PM 12 November 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/crime/refugee-businessman-abdul-ahmadi-sentenced-for-800k-stolen-car-chop-shop/XKBSK3LH4JBCXK4DHFUZB5XZ5E/

 Jevon McSkimming emails: What happened after Mark Mitchell, Christopher Luxon received anonymous allegations?
Labour's Chris Hipkins has also had his email account checked.
Published: 5:03PM 12 November 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/jevon-mcskimming-emails-what-happened-after-mark-mitchell-christopher-luxon-received-anonymous-allegations/premium/J33HEL2S3VEERJQQ7MGBBYZWMA/

Manawatū Local Newsroom
Rāngitane excluded from council committee
Palmerston North City councillors were equally divided about whether unelected Rangitāne members should be appointed.
Published: 6:00PM 12 November 2025
Source: Stuff / The Post. https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360882907/rangitane-excluded-council-committee

Teen charged with arson over Palmerston North pub blaze
An 18-year-old man is due to appear in court accused of deliberately lighting a fire that tore through an iconic pub.
Published: 4:30PM 12 November 2025
Source: Stuff / The Post. https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360884160/teen-charged-arson-over-palmerston-north-pub-blaze

Truck carrying furniture catches fire on SH1 north of Hunterville
The truck and trailer had been driving on the highway when driver noticed the fire and pulled over to the side of the road.
Published: 1:48PM 12 November 2025
Source: Stuff / The Post. https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360883834/truck-transporting-furniture-catches-fire-sh1-north-hunterville

What’s on in Manawatū: November 13 - 16
Markets, carnivals and gorgeous gardens abound this weekend.
Published: 10:25AM 12 November 2025
Source: Stuff / The Post. https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360596480/whats-manawatu-weekend-and-beyond

Bridge National Congress a winning hand
Hundreds of top players from around the country and around the world are playing in Palmerston North this week.
Published: 4:00AM 12 November 2025
Source: Stuff / The Post. https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360882757/bridge-players-aim-winning-hand-national-congress

Demise of landmark restaurant leaves $580,000 debt unpaid
The liquidation of Aberdeen, a victim of rising costs and strained consumer wallets, has settled about an eighth of its debt.
Published: 4:00AM 12 November 2025
Source: Stuff / The Post. https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360881526/demise-landmark-restaurant-leaves-580000-debt-unpaid

Teacher accused of sexual abuse
The 51-year-old is accused of three charges of sexual violation relating to his alleged victim.
Published: 6:00PM 11 November 2025
Source: Stuff / The Post. https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360881273/teacher-accused-sexual-violation

Tributes flow for Solway College student killed in farm incident
A family, community and school are mourning the loss of a bright spark who tragically died in an farming incident.
Published: 5:08PM 11 November 2025
Source: Stuff / The Post. https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360882018/person-dies-atv-incident-tararua-district

Central Districts water plan approved
Palmerston North, Horowhenua and Rangitīkei have ministerial approval to set up a three-council water services organisation.
Published: 3:00PM 11 November 2025
Source: Stuff / The Post. https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360881531/central-districts-water-plan-approved

Camellia walk wins international honour
Decades of “passion and care” for Palmerston North’s Esplanade camellia collection have led to its recognition as an International Camellia Garden of Excellence.
Published: 11:00AM 11 November 2025
Source: Stuff / The Post. https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360880683/camellia-walk-wins-international-honour

All Saints adopts possible $20m building plan
Palmerston North’s central city Anglican church has settled on plans to strengthen and extend its historic brick building.
Published: 5:15AM 11 November 2025
Source: Stuff / The Post. https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360876839/all-saints-adopts-possible-20m-building-plan

Woodville residents to stage Christmas Parade in protest
A small Tararua town is staging a Christmas Parade protest-style as its usual one is canned due to traffic management costs that come with an unaffordable price tag.
Published: 5:00AM 11 November 2025
Source: Stuff / The Post. https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360877814/woodville-residents-stage-christmas-parade-protest

Police release name of man killed in highway crash near Sanson
The investigation into the cause of the crash, which left another person with minor injuries, is ongoing.
Published: 6:12PM 10 November 2025
Source: Stuff / The Post. https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360881668/police-release-name-man-killed-highway-crash-near-sanson

Manawatū district homes drop 7.6% in revaluations
While the average values have reduced throughout the district, most markets have been stable since mid-2023, says Quotable Valuations.
Published: 12:35PM 10 November 2025
Source: Stuff / The Post. https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360881028/manawatu-district-homes-drop-76-revaluations

Flyover for Remembrance Day
The air force will be conducting a formation flight over Manawatū on Tuesday in recognition of the signing of the Armistice Treaty.
Published: 5:00AM 10 November 2025
Source: Stuff / The Post. https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360877815/flyover-remembrance-day

Mental health care changes made since woman’s death
A coroner found it was unwise to allow a mental health inpatient out on leave.
Published: 5:00AM 10 November 2025
Source: Stuff / The Post. https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360878305/mental-health-care-changes-made-womans-death

In pictures: Having a field day at agri champs
Children and their lambs, calves and kid goats vied for ribbons and cups at the Manawatū Oroua Boys & Girls Agricultural Championship Day.
Published: 2:07PM 09 November 2025
Source: Stuff / The Post. https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360880351/pictures-young-farmers-having-field-day-agri-champs

Band to end year with a flurry and a fowl
The award-winning Manawatū Concert Band are pulling out all the stops, and a flock of rubber chickens, for their final show of the year.
Published: 11:00AM 09 November 2025
Source: Stuff / The Post. https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360879588/manawatu-concert-band-end-year-flurry-and-fowl

Cowboy Junkies bring soulful sonic adventures
REVIEW: Dizzying and dazzling soundscapes, evoking desolate highways, truck stop diners and big sky prairies, filled the Regent on Broadway.
Published: 10:43AM 09 November 2025
Source: Stuff / The Post. https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360880150/cowboy-junkies-bring-soulful-sonic-adventures

Ghosts in this machine go deep
REVIEW: Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s direction of Pulse, a genre-busting horror movie, is very compelling.
Published: 3:00PM 08 November 2025
Source: Stuff / The Post. https://www.thepost.co.nz/culture/360879725/social-cinema-ghosts-machine-go-deep

New Zealand Newsroom
Revealed: The key figures in the IPCA report which found serious misconduct at the highest levels
RNZ can now reveal the identities of some of the police officers in the IPCA report which found serious misconduct at the highest levels.
Published: 6:54PM 12 November 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/578678/revealed-the-key-figures-in-the-ipca-report-which-found-serious-misconduct-at-the-highest-levels

'Act immediately': Two brands of children's coloured sand recalled over asbestos concern
People are warned to stop using the product immediately.
Published: 6:04PM 12 November 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/578676/act-immediately-two-brands-of-children-s-coloured-sand-recalled-over-asbestos-concern

Police decline Wairoa Boxing Club's event permit over 'community safety' concerns
But police say they have identified several people involved that could lead to confrontations or violence among supporters.
Published: 5:39PM 12 November 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/578674/police-decline-wairoa-boxing-club-s-event-permit-over-community-safety-concerns

Police officer who labelled allegations against McSkimming as 'false' still active
"There's a process to follow, and we need to let it take its course," Police Commissioner Richard Chambers told Checkpoint.
Published: 6:39PM 12 November 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/578679/police-officer-who-labelled-allegations-against-mcskimming-as-false-still-active

Man arrested after walking through Henderson assaulting people, police say
Several people were injured after a man walked down a West Auckland road assaulting people he came across, police say.
Published: 5:44PM 12 November 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/578675/man-arrested-after-walking-through-henderson-assaulting-people-police-say

Calls for promises to be kept, one year after abuse in care apology
At last November's apology, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon told survivors that a new independent redress scheme would be established.
Published: 8:41PM 12 November 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/578682/calls-for-promises-to-be-kept-one-year-after-abuse-in-care-apology

Government must stop 'short-sighted' FENZ job cuts, PSA says
Fire and Emergency is circulating a restructure proposal to its staff this afternoon but told RNZ it would not release it publicly.
Published: 7:19PM 12 November 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/578669/government-must-stop-short-sighted-fenz-job-cuts-psa-says

Grid emergency notice sparked by solar storm
Transpower has take some southern transmission lines out of service ahead of a severe geomagnetic storm.
Published: 6:07PM 12 November 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/578677/grid-emergency-notice-sparked-by-solar-storm

Tongariro blaze: 'Tough decision' to send in diggers to build firebreaks
Local digger operators, who understood the importance of the whenua, were tasked with creating firebreaks in the park, says a Tongariro local.
Published: 8:11PM 12 November 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/578681/tongariro-blaze-tough-decision-to-send-in-diggers-to-build-firebreaks

Sewage overflow: $1 million compensation deal struck with oyster farmers
The deal gives immediate relief, Aquaculture New Zealand says, but it will still chase financial settlement for total losses.
Published: 5:46PM 12 November 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/578667/sewage-overflow-1-million-compensation-deal-struck-with-oyster-farmers

Mike King steps down as chief executive of mental health charity I Am Hope Foundation
The outspoken founder of the mental health charity says it's time for the organisation to have a new voice and a new vision to take it forward.
Published: 2:45PM 12 November 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/578650/mike-king-steps-down-as-chief-executive-of-mental-health-charity-i-am-hope-foundation

How to get up close to Gareth Morgan's giant sculptures at Transmission Gully
The economist, philanthropist, businessman and former political figure is ready to unveil his art passion project to visitors.
Published: 3:49PM 12 November 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/life/culture/how-you-can-get-up-close-to-gareth-morgan-s-giant-sculptures-at-transmission-gully

Inside a 'cover-up': The top cops, the 'quasi investigation' and the officers who stood up
"It doesn't take a rocket scientist… Jevon has tried to get rid of this by making a complaint," wrote one officer, "... this looks like a cover-up."
Published: 5:22PM 12 November 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/578565/inside-a-cover-up-the-top-cops-the-quasi-investigation-and-the-officers-who-stood-up

Tributes flow for beloved student Emma Heathcote, who died in quad bike accident
Solway College student Emma Heathcote was described as a polite, talented, helpful and fun young lady.
Published: 3:34PM 12 November 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/578651/tributes-flow-for-beloved-student-emma-heathcote-who-died-in-quad-bike-accident

Humpback whale freed after being entangled in crayfish pot line for 18 hours
A Kaikōura wildlife watching tour helped DOC find the whale.
Published: 5:24PM 12 November 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/578673/humpback-whale-freed-after-being-entangled-in-crayfish-pot-line-for-18-hours

Weather: Heavy rain warning for Bay of Plenty, wind, rain watches across North Island
MetService has issued a series of alerts, including an orange heavy rain warning for the Bay of Plenty and parts of Gisborne.
Published: 2:56PM 12 November 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/578622/weather-heavy-rain-warning-for-bay-of-plenty-wind-rain-watches-across-north-island

Person dies in Whitianga crash, closes SH25 intersection
One other person was treated for minor injuries.
Published: 4:51PM 12 November 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/578671/person-dies-in-whitianga-crash-closes-sh25-intersection

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Global Newsroom
Indigenous protesters clash with security at Cop30 climate summit in Brazil
Two guards suffered minor injuries as protesters breached the main gate.
Published: 4:23PM 12 November 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/indigenous-protesters-clash-with-security-at-cop30-climate-summit-in-brazil/D52AYKHHQNEWBKCLD6VKDBVEU4/

At least 20 feared dead after Turkish C-130 crash in Georgia’s Kakheti region
The C-130 went down close to Georgia’s border with Azerbaijan.
Published: 4:12PM 12 November 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/at-least-20-feared-dead-after-turkish-c-130-crash-in-georgias-kakheti-region/73LC7BAJARD4VBV3DCV6EAAJOQ/

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer ready to fight any challenge to oust him, insists No 10
Claims of imminent bid to oust the PM have No 10 scrambling to shore up his position.
Published: 3:37PM 12 November 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/starmer-ready-to-fight-any-challenge-to-oust-him-insists-no-10/GB3YGJTTPNCC3I54S2AUEQIS6E/

Hundreds demonstrate against Trump family-linked hotel project in Belgrade
Jared Kushner’s firm signed a 99-year lease after the site lost protection.
Published: 2:15PM 12 November 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/hundreds-demonstrate-against-trump-family-linked-hotel-project-in-belgrade/MW34AXPPBVFMVOPNGCHN74VY2E/

Melissa Rein Lively wanted by British Transport Police after Bond Street incident
Melissa Rein Lively once sought to be Donald Trump’s White House spokeswoman.
Published: 1:39PM 12 November 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/melissa-rein-lively-wanted-by-british-transport-police-after-bond-street-incident/NZAEJK2QLFBYRLB7ZSDVTTBQIA/

Rohingya teen rescued after five days stranded on Malaysian island
At least 26 people died when the boat carrying about 70 migrants capsized.
Published: 1:12PM 12 November 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/rohingya-teen-rescued-after-five-days-stranded-on-malaysian-island/ZMGWMOFJEBEC7MYKJ2DH5NLWMU/

Devil in the beetails: Australian scientists discover new ‘lucifer’ bee
Curtin University scientists discovered the horned bee in Western Australia.
Published: 1:04PM 12 November 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/devil-in-the-beetails-australian-scientists-discover-new-lucifer-bee/6HBKUGUS6FGK7PBQX6FMCBNIQU/

Keep to the speed limit - pedestrians and other pavement users can’t exceed 6km/h
A new law to improve safety on footpaths in Slovakia has prompted mockery and criticism.
Published: 12:23PM 12 November 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/keep-to-the-speed-limit-pedestrians-and-other-pavement-users-cant-exceed-6kmh/GJN3JUVM2VDL7FAHETC6YLC7DQ/

‘Trump is temporary’ – California Governor Newsom seizes spotlight at UN climate summit
A future Democratic administration would rejoin the Paris Agreement 'without hesitation'.
Published: 11:59AM 12 November 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/trump-is-temporary-california-governor-newsom-seizes-spotlight-at-un-climate-summit/OKL44IWCSNC3ZJIYQHKZJ3JALM/

Italy investigates allegations ‘war tourists’ paid huge sums of money to Serbian forces to shoot people during Bosnian war
Prosecutors in Milan are probing claims Italians paid to shoot at Sarajevo civilians.
Published: 11:35AM 12 November 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/italy-investigates-allegations-war-tourists-paid-huge-sums-of-money-to-serbian-forces-to-shoot-people-during-bosnian-war/BU34GEYKTBHFDG5ND5CWA5QWDU/

Sports Newsroom
Cricket: Glenn Phillips still unclear on Black Caps return
Injured Black Cap Glenn Phillips says he can not put a date on his return to cricket, placing him in doubt for February's T20 World Cup.
Published: 7:34PM 12 November 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/578683/cricket-glenn-phillips-still-unclear-on-black-caps-return

Netball: Silver Ferns beat Scotland Thistles in second test in Glasgow
The Silver Ferns have beaten Scotland 80-48 in the second and final test against the Thistles in Glasgow.
Published: 10:50AM 12 November 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/578600/netball-silver-ferns-beat-scotland-thistles-in-second-test-in-glasgow

All Blacks take hit ahead of England test with two loose forwards ruled out of tour
The All Blacks have been dealt a blow ahead of this weekend's test against England at Twickenham with two loose forwards heading home.
Published: 4:38PM 12 November 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/578582/all-blacks-take-hit-ahead-of-england-test-with-two-loose-forwards-ruled-out-of-tour

NRL: Warriors to open season against the Roosters
The NRL has confirmed the first round of matchups for the 2026 season, with the full draw to be announced later this week.
Published: 9:28AM 12 November 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/578610/nrl-warriors-to-open-season-against-the-roosters

Red Bull announces plans for 2026 F1 season launch
Formula 1 will make dramatic changes to their cars in 2026 and Red Bull will feature a new partnership with Ford.
Published: 7:08AM 12 November 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/578595/red-bull-announces-plans-for-2026-f1-season-launch

All Blacks v England: Why this one has an extra edge
Key talking points ahead of this weekend's big clash at Twickenham.
Published: 5:00AM 12 November 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/578567/all-blacks-v-england-why-this-one-has-an-extra-edge

Late entry Kingman wins New Zealand Trotting Cup
Over 3200 metres the horse trained and driven by Australian Luke McCarthy was able to pull off an upset.
Published: 8:12PM 11 November 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/578561/late-entry-kingman-wins-new-zealand-trotting-cup

Tennis: NZ star Erin Routliffe splits with Canadian partner
New Zealand tennis star Erin Routliffe and her Canadian doubles partner Gaby Dabrowski have split after a two and a half years together, which saw them win two grand slam titles.
Published: 3:43PM 11 November 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/578531/tennis-nz-star-erin-routliffe-splits-with-canadian-partner

Eli Katoa could be out of hospital this week, Tonga coach visiting daily
Kristian Woolf will not return home until he is confident Eli Katoa will make a full recovery, according to Australian media.
Published: 3:31PM 11 November 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/578528/eli-katoa-could-be-out-of-hospital-this-week-tonga-coach-visiting-daily

Twickenham holds special value for All Blacks
Twickenham is the biggest rugby stadium in the world and for many visiting players, it's one of the most iconic.
Published: 11:46AM 11 November 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/578501/twickenham-holds-special-value-for-all-blacks

Six All Whites players missing for next internationals
The injury list is growing for the All Whites ahead of their next internationals.
Published: 9:53AM 11 November 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/578486/six-all-whites-players-missing-for-next-internationals

'We're desperately due': Trainer Cran Dalgety hopes for first win at Trotting Cup
After more than 30 years, Cran Dalgety's run at the marquee harness racing event has been marked by a string of near things.
Published: 5:00AM 11 November 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/578449/we-re-desperately-due-trainer-cran-dalgety-hopes-for-first-win-at-trotting-cup

The T20 of rowing a 'hell of the lot of fun' for legend Emma Twigg
Rowing legend Emma Twigg still loves having oars in her hands and is not about to give up as "you're a long time retired".
Published: 8:36AM 11 November 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/578470/the-t20-of-rowing-a-hell-of-the-lot-of-fun-for-legend-emma-twigg

News In Pictures
Prince William Surprises Robert Irwin on Dancing With the Stars. Source: Stuff.
Prince William Surprises Robert
Irwin on Dancing With the Stars.

Source: Stuff
Published: 9:01PM 12/11/2025
‘I was gonna be a mate’: Dad mourns 13yo son after tragic dam drowning. Source: Stuff.
‘I was gonna be a mate’:
Dad mourns 13yo son after
tragic dam drowning.

Source: Stuff
Published: 8:06PM 12/11/2025
Drone footage shows scorched Tongariro landscape after massive wildfire. Source: Stuff.
Drone footage shows scorched
Tongariro landscape after
massive wildfire.

Source: Stuff
Published: 7:44PM 12/11/2025
Grid emergency notice sparked by solar storm, aurora visible for some. Source: Stuff.
Grid emergency notice sparked
by solar storm, aurora visible
for some.

Source: Stuff
Published: 7:07PM 12/11/2025
Christchurch teen ‘gutted’ as relentless rain washes away berry business dream. Source: Stuff.
Christchurch teen ‘gutted’
as relentless rain washes away
berry business dream.

Source: Stuff
Published: 6:57PM 12/11/2025
One tonne, solid bronze bell stolen from Japanese garden in Auckland. Source: Stuff.
One tonne, solid bronze bell
stolen from Japanese garden in
Auckland.

Source: Stuff
Published: 6:53PM 12/11/2025
Thunderstorms and winds reaching 100kph possible in parts of North Island. Source: Stuff.
Thunderstorms and winds
reaching 100kph possible in
parts of North Island.

Source: Stuff
Published: 6:08PM 12/11/2025
Guy Williams pays tribute to his ‘beautiful, incredibly kind’ dad who died at Auckland beach. Source: Stuff.
Guy Williams pays tribute to
his ‘beautiful, incredibly
kind’ dad who died at
Auckland beach.

Source: Stuff
Published: 5:46PM 12/11/2025
Revealed: The five senior officers at the heart of the McSkimming ‘cover-up’. Source: Stuff.
Revealed: The five senior
officers at the heart of the
McSkimming ‘cover-up’.

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Man charged after a string of violent assaults in Auckland. Source: Stuff.
Man charged after a string of
violent assaults in Auckland.

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Published: 5:45PM 12/11/2025
Just two to party at Te Pāti Māori as questions swirl about last remaining MPs. Source: Stuff.
Just two to party at Te Pāti
Māori as questions swirl about
last remaining MPs.

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Published: 5:29PM 12/11/2025
What would you do with Lotto’s $45m prize? Here’s what you told us. Source: Stuff.
What would you do with
Lotto’s $45m prize? Here’s
what you told us.

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Published: 5:14PM 12/11/2025
Kids’ arts and craft products recalled due to possible asbestos contamination. Source: Stuff.
Kids’ arts and craft products
recalled due to possible
asbestos contamination.

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Youth charged after stolen car used in Queenstown theft and dumped in lake. Source: Stuff.
Youth charged after stolen car
used in Queenstown theft and
dumped in lake.

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Published: 4:51PM 12/11/2025
‘Driver’s side completely caved in’: Eyewitness recounts fatal Coromandel crash. Source: Stuff.
‘Driver’s side completely
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recounts fatal Coromandel crash.

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Published: 4:24PM 12/11/2025
Is $45 million coming your way? The numbers are in for tonight’s draw. Source: Stuff.
Is $45 million coming your way?
The numbers are in for
tonight’s draw.

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Published: 3:44PM 12/11/2025
Young woman killed in Rotorua bus crash remembered as ‘superhero’. Source: Stuff.
Young woman killed in Rotorua
bus crash remembered as
‘superhero’.

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Published: 3:36PM 12/11/2025
‘One stupid sentence’: Influencer apologises for faking cancer diagnosis. Source: Stuff.
‘One stupid sentence’:
Influencer apologises for
faking cancer diagnosis.

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Published: 3:18PM 12/11/2025
How did police stop ministers from hearing about their disgraced deputy?. Source: Stuff.
How did police stop ministers
from hearing about their
disgraced deputy?.

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Published: 3:16PM 12/11/2025
'Highly functioning' historic building to be bowled for 4000-home development. Source: Stuff.
'Highly functioning' historic
building to be bowled for
4000-home development.

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Business Newsroom
Mainfreight result lifts sharemarket as investors eye Infratil update – Market close
Mainfreight's half-year result was better than expected.
Published: 6:15PM 12 November 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/markets/shares/mainfreight-result-lifts-sharemarket-as-investors-eye-infratil-update-market-close/premium/K5NLMDL7P5DR3FKNKWOEUWG2AY/

Biggest new Auckland developments: James Kirkpatrick’s $1b project dominates – CBRE
Work at the $1b James Kirkpatrick Group hub dominates: one warehouse alone is 65,000sq m.
Published: 4:00PM 12 November 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/property/biggest-new-auckland-developments-james-kirkpatricks-1b-project-dominates-cbre/premium/7IMNJZLKRBFJ3BGRNRRHNVEC6A/

Reserve Bank building in Wellington closes temporarily due to asbestos; bank’s operations unaffected as staff work from home
Contamination complicates refurbishment of maximum-security cash vaults.
Published: 3:28PM 12 November 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/economy/reserve-bank-building-in-wellington-closes-temporarily-due-to-asbestos-banks-operations-unaffected-as-staff-work-from-home/YC57GBDZVRAJRHXGT4APBHZUWA/

ASB faces new Commerce Commission court action over lending law breaches
The Commerce Commission alleges ASB has breached lending laws.
Published: 3:23PM 12 November 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/asb-faces-new-commerce-commission-court-action-over-lending-law-breaches/U2O422S7H5H3VMUCLP5BYUYE2M/

Allbirds faces tough turnaround as sales slide and cash reserves drop
The shoe maker cut full-year sales guidance, hinting at a weak Christmas run.
Published: 3:00PM 12 November 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/companies/retail/allbirds-faces-tough-turnaround-as-sales-slide-and-cash-reserves-drop/premium/D5H23CPXKNAIDEZSH22FYYT4OQ/

First Ikea, now Costco Wholesale: Kiwi Property Group plays trump cards
Costco made $361.5m total revenue in its latest trading period, although it's still new.
Published: 2:00PM 12 November 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/property/first-ikea-now-costco-wholesale-kiwi-property-group-plays-trump-cards/premium/7L5TV4OOMJFWHLV2UTGFVC7XYA/

Cost of living will still matter for voters heading into 2026 election – Richard Prebble
OPINION: Falling interest rates may boost voters' sense of financial relief.
Published: 1:00PM 12 November 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/cost-of-living-will-still-matter-for-voters-heading-into-2026-election-richard-prebble/premium/HOHVS4XRZVEP3LA6KB3S4IN7U4/

Qantas launches Australia sale, fares from NZ as low as $219
Business class as low as $559, sale covers Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide.
Published: 12:09PM 12 November 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/qantas-launches-australia-sale-fares-from-nz-as-low-as-219/YSUWAYEP2ZAO7OEB2XZCGTWCAE/

Christchurch Cathedral Square corner site hits market amid city revival
The 1400sq m site sits beside the $150m Sheraton hotel redevelopment.
Published: 12:00PM 12 November 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/christchurch/christchurch-cathedral-square-corner-site-hits-market-amid-city-revival/premium/YEKBJO2TJNCWRC37A3VICVT3YY/

Auckland hotels near full as Metallica and global education summit arrive
Hotel rooms could hit full capacity as Auckland hosts Metallica and a global summit.
Published: 10:43AM 12 November 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/auckland-hotels-near-full-as-metallica-and-global-education-summit-arrive/IV7LKAMMENA5BCNIFTJTG2XNDA/

Politics Newsroom
Calls for promises to be kept, one year after abuse in care apology
At last November's apology, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon told survivors that a new independent redress scheme would be established.
Published: 8:41PM 12 November 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/578682/calls-for-promises-to-be-kept-one-year-after-abuse-in-care-apology

Government must stop 'short-sighted' FENZ job cuts, PSA says
Fire and Emergency is circulating a restructure proposal to its staff this afternoon but told RNZ it would not release it publicly.
Published: 7:19PM 12 November 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/578669/government-must-stop-short-sighted-fenz-job-cuts-psa-says

Analysis: Andrew Coster's fall from champion of progressive policing
Analysis - Once a liberal darling and champion of progressive policing, the former police commissioner has gone to ground, his reputation and legacy in tatters.
Published: 3:44PM 12 November 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/578632/analysis-andrew-coster-s-fall-from-champion-of-progressive-policing

Coalition would hold power but Labour gains points after capital gains tax - poll
But coalition parties would still have a majority, according to a new Curia-Taxpayers Union poll,
Published: 1:59PM 12 November 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/578649/coalition-would-hold-power-but-labour-gains-points-after-capital-gains-tax-poll

30 with Guyon Espiner: Labour leader Chris Hipkins comfortable being labelled a socialist
The Labour leader tells 30 with Guyon Espiner the state has a bigger role to play, and Labour will be announcing policies to tackle profits by supermarkets and banks.
Published: 10:28AM 12 November 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/578609/30-with-guyon-espiner-labour-leader-chris-hipkins-comfortable-being-labelled-a-socialist

Mark Mitchell says 36 emails about Jevon McSkimming were kept from him by police
Mark Mitchell says a protocol was put in place by the Commissioner's office so the Minister didn't see the emails.
Published: 8:41AM 12 November 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/578592/mark-mitchell-says-36-emails-about-jevon-mcskimming-were-kept-from-him-by-police

Law ensuring approval of new medicines allowed in other countries passes in Parliament
It passed with support from all parties other than the independent MPs Tākuta Ferris and Mariameno Kapa-Kingi.
Published: 3:18PM 12 November 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/578629/law-ensuring-approval-of-new-medicines-allowed-in-other-countries-passes-in-parliament

Amendments to proposed anti-stalking law a good start, advocacy group says
But advocacy group Aotearoa Free From Stalking says the amendments do not go far enough.
Published: 3:40PM 12 November 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/578646/amendments-to-proposed-anti-stalking-law-a-good-start-advocacy-group-says

Former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster refuses to comment on damning McSkimming report
He has been placed on leave from his role as chief executive of the Social Investment Agency.
Published: 10:05AM 12 November 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/578618/former-police-commissioner-andrew-coster-refuses-to-comment-on-damning-mcskimming-report

Urgent Parliament debate into damning report in police handling of McSkimming saga
Parliament has debated a damning report into police handling of complaints against disgraced former top cop Jevon McSkimming.
Published: 5:14PM 12 November 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/578647/urgent-parliament-debate-into-damning-report-in-police-handling-of-mcskimming-saga

'Most deteriorated' - NZ plummets in global tobacco control ranking
An anti-vaping group calls the ranking an "international disgrace".
Published: 9:19AM 12 November 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/578576/most-deteriorated-nz-plummets-in-global-tobacco-control-ranking

National Iwi Chairs Forum files court proceedings over RMA reforms
It's seeking clarification on how the Crown must uphold Treaty of Waitangi settlements.
Published: 10:33AM 12 November 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/te-manu-korihi/578621/national-iwi-chairs-forum-files-court-proceedings-over-rma-reforms

Former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster placed on leave from CEO role after release of damning report
The report found serious misconduct at the highest levels of police, including Andrew Coster, who is now chief executive of the Social Investment Agency.
Published: 11:23PM 11 November 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/578556/former-police-commissioner-andrew-coster-placed-on-leave-from-ceo-role-after-release-of-damning-report

Harm Reduction Coalition calls for radical drug law reform, government says it's not on the cards
Researchers, advocates and those who've struggled with addiction are renewing appeals for a complete overhaul of the 50-year-old Misuse of Drugs Act.
Published: 7:39AM 12 November 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/578578/harm-reduction-coalition-calls-for-radical-drug-law-reform-government-says-it-s-not-on-the-cards

Automobile Association supports introduction of congestion charging in principle
But it says there are many questions about the implementation of the government's new legislation that need to be answered.
Published: 8:43AM 12 November 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/578601/automobile-association-supports-introduction-of-congestion-charging-in-principle

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Entertainment Newsroom
Jonas Brothers on working together: ‘A healthy amount of bullying’ keeps balance
Nick, Joe and Kevin say their teasing never crosses the family ‘chaos’ line.
Published: 8:00PM 12 November 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/jonas-brothers-on-working-together-a-healthy-amount-of-bullying-keeps-balance/AA4T7UJPENFP5KFZL5KVQA3A44/

Oasis reunion: Liam Gallagher credits comeback shows with saving his life
The 53-year-old says quitting drinking and smoking has protected his voice.
Published: 6:51PM 12 November 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/oasis-reunion-liam-gallagher-credits-comeback-shows-with-saving-his-life/QEZEKTNQ2NGHTPY2H3TMLN4XDA/

The ‘ordinary’ Arnie? Glen Powell reboots The Running Man
The 37-year-old Texan left Los Angeles to build a life back home in Austin.
Published: 5:00PM 12 November 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/the-ordinary-arnie-glen-powell-reboots-the-running-man/6MKOUAQN4FE4DM6FNEWAOWNDM4/

Georgia Fowler sparks reunion rumours with estranged husband Nathan Dalah
Reports of their split first surfaced in August after months of speculation.
Published: 5:00PM 12 November 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/georgia-fowler-sparks-reunion-rumours-with-estranged-husband-nathan-dalah/Q5JW7FTIVNCVRFCS5HJJO3HDJ4/

Sofia Vergara fronts new Skechers Slip-ins range after discovering brand
She’ll front a new campaign for the brand’s Hands-Free Slip-ins Glide-Step line.
Published: 4:58PM 12 November 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/sofia-vergara-fronts-new-skechers-slip-ins-range-after-discovering-brand/PTIUB4PK5RGQDPU2KP524Z7GQI/

‘Squid Game’ actor O Yeong-su wins appeal in sexual harassment case
Judges cited doubt over the victim’s memory in overturning the ruling.
Published: 3:32PM 12 November 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/squid-game-actor-o-yeong-su-wins-appeal-in-sexual-harassment-case/73XA4VEJRNAUDO4F2UM3DROQBY/

Lorde releases additional tickets for sold-out NZ shows
Extra tickets for shows in Auckland and Christchurch will go on sale tomorrow.
Published: 2:12PM 12 November 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/i-hope-you-can-be-there-lorde-releases-additional-tickets-for-sold-out-shows-at-home/VHKURKERNZA4XJN2DZ2SRUOG3M/

Sydney Sweeney’s box office bomb with new movie Christy
The biopic follows 1990s boxer Christy Martin’s fight to survive her husband’s attack.
Published: 10:26AM 12 November 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/sydney-sweeneys-box-office-bomb-with-new-movie-christy/VDNUL7TQNVD45IG6VXBDN67ICE/

Dame Jilly Cooper died after hitting head at home
She remained conscious when paramedics arrived but later died in hospital.
Published: 9:48AM 12 November 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/dame-jilly-cooper-died-after-hitting-head-at-home/JFQS3WXFTFEZRNYDVHN7QTM7LE/

Charlie’s Angels actor dies aged 84 after battle with dementia
The 84-year-old had recently entered hospice care amid her dementia battle.
Published: 6:52AM 12 November 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/oscar-nominated-star-sally-kirkland-dies-aged-84/XEUIJUXW3VFC7DJNP7B4YSOPNU/

Lifestyle Newsroom
Rare Futuro UFO house moved from Christchurch to secret North Island site
The UFO-shaped home was first put together in Christchurch in the early 1970s.
Published: 12:50PM 12 November 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/rare-futuro-ufo-house-moved-from-christchurch-to-secret-north-island-site/AHC7JLDQ3FDDBPUMPSGIR6WXUI/

He lost his dad when he was a child. Now his son is going to lose him to bowel cancer
Eric Haagh wants to share his love of sailing with his son - and other boys without dads.
Published: 7:00AM 12 November 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/i-lost-my-dad-when-i-was-a-child-now-my-son-is-going-to-lose-me-to-bowel-cancer/RHJEKRMHYJHNNIHLCRG7REBTEQ/

Three types of hair loss and the treatments that actually help
Washington Post: We asked dermatologists how people can slow or reverse thinning hair.
Published: 6:00AM 12 November 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/three-types-of-hair-loss-and-the-treatments-that-actually-help/premium/IVLBBEUPGRH3ZOXNT53DCOO2MY/

How to pick the best sneakers shoes, for beginner and competitive runners
With injuries rising, experts stress the importance of proper footwear and analysis.
Published: 6:00PM 11 November 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/how-to-pick-the-best-sneakers-shoes-for-beginner-and-competitive-runners/6RGHLWY4UFE3PCFR6YBVN5XW3I/

Ikea reveals New Zealand‑only menu ahead of Sylvia Park opening
The Swedish homeware giant has weighed in on the NZ v Australia pavlova debate.
Published: 12:24PM 11 November 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/ikea-reveals-new-zealandonly-menu-ahead-of-sylvia-park-opening/M4WFCXCGUJFM5OJPVB64REATK4/

Lord Mark Price: How to find the job that makes you happy, not just busy
A simple 'happiness audit' can reveal why your current role fuels or drains you.
Published: 9:00AM 11 November 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/lord-mark-price-how-to-find-the-job-that-makes-you-happy-not-just-busy/premium/ASEPNV4PWNF6TKKQRY3IXWSF64/

Prince William: We tell our children everything about Kate’s cancer
William said they told their children about both royal cancer battles.
Published: 8:31AM 11 November 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/prince-william-we-tell-our-children-everything-about-kates-cancer/UOTNSPZZPFHCNIEM7KERFJGNGQ/

What the air you breathe may be doing to your brain
New York Times: Studies find links between certain pollutants and prevalence of dementia.
Published: 7:00AM 11 November 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/what-the-air-you-breathe-may-be-doing-to-your-brain/3HWX3JYWWRFVPAXOEPYGRT2MSA/

How Cecilia Robinson spots real leaders – Ask Me Anything with Paula Bennett
The highly successful entrepreneur says great leaders have one thing in common.
Published: 7:00AM 11 November 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/how-cecilia-robinson-spots-real-leaders-ask-me-anything-with-paula-bennett/BQ64IOKBRVBOXAHKX2NXSJMD4I/

How a childhood virus can contribute to dementia later – and what you can do
Washington Post: A common vaccine could help to protect brain health, scientists say.
Published: 7:00AM 11 November 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/how-a-childhood-virus-can-contribute-to-dementia-later-and-what-you-can-do/premium/RMPLIK45CFCN5MIMDBE5V3PA7E/

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