New Zealand aims to eradicate feral cats by 2050, the country’s conservation minister has announced, in plans that a decade ago generated a fierce backlash from environmentalists. The conservation minister, Tama Potaka, announced the addition of feral cats to the world-leading Predator-Free 2050 strategy on Friday, the first time a predator has been added to the list since its inception in 2016.

Firefighters and a helicopter crew teamed up to pluck a person and their dog to safety (file photo). Photo: Otago Southland Rescue Helicopter Trust A person and their dog have been winched to safety by helicopter, after getting stuck on a cliff in Otago. Emergency services were called about 1pm Saturday and responded to the incident close to Thompson Hill, near Arrowtown, along the Twin Rivers Trail.

The German Air Force has been flying low over Aotearoa for the past fortnight, carrying out a major joint exercise with the Royal New Zealand Air Force in one of the largest deployments of its kind to this country. Three A400M Atlas military transport aircraft – supported by an A330 and A321 – have been training with Kiwi crews from Whenuapai to Woodbourne in an operation designed to test how well the two forces can work together as global tensions continue to escalate.

Samuel Sherry Journalist·NZ Herald· 22 Nov, 2025 04:27 AMQuick Read Subscribe to listen Access to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.Subscribe now ‌ Save Share this article Copy Link Email Facebook Twitter/X LinkedIn Reddit Hato Hone St John responded to an incident where a child was trapped under a log at Raglan, Waikato. Photo / NZME…

The judge agreed that Penk’s crimes, targeting a vulnerable child, were disturbing. “You did nothing wrong,” he told the young teen, calling her “incredibly brave” for coming forward. “I just want you to know that.” Penk faced up to 20 years’ imprisonment after he was found guilty at trial earlier this year of grooming for sexual conduct with a young person, three counts of indecent assault and four counts of sexual violation of a child.

Monday, 17 November 2025, 7:47 pmPress Release: PILLAR PILLAR is sounding the alarm as the Government moves ahead with a national digital identity system, warning that New Zealanders are being misled by promises of security, convenience, cost savings, and assurances it will not be mandatory. Following an announcement this afternoon from Hon. Judith Collins, PILLAR says these claims do not justify a system that threatens…

Saturday, 22 November 2025, 2:44 pmPress Release: The Pool Savers Auckland pool owners are being reminded that early summer is the final window to complete restoration work before peak swimming season arrives. As temperatures rise and families prepare their outdoor spaces, pool coating specialists are seeing increased enquiries from homeowners who have noticed fading, rough surfaces or minor leaks that developed over…

Saturday, 22 November 2025, 2:45 pmPress Release: Total Realty Christchurch’s property market continues to attract buyers who are looking for value compared with other major New Zealand centres. Local agents report steady enquiry levels as homebuyers and investors explore opportunities in both established suburbs and newer developments across greater Christchurch. The city offers a broad mix of housing, from character villas in inner suburbs through to…

Saturday, 22 November 2025, 2:47 pmPress Release: Agrodrone Agricultural drone technology is gaining traction across the Bay of Plenty and Waikato as farmers look for more efficient ways to protect crops and manage pasture. Steep terrain, gullies and hard-to-access blocks can make tractor-based work impractical or unsafe; drones offer precise application with less drift and minimal ground disturbance. Agrodrone operates licensed…

Rams, which frequently butt heads, will provide Auckland University's centre for brain research a model population to study. Photo: Mark Boulton / Biosphoto via AFP It is hoped rams' brains may help researchers better understand the long term consequences of repeated head blows on sports people. Rams, which frequently butt heads, will provide Auckland University's centre for brain research a model population to study.

Health Minister Simeon Brown. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii The government is halting new prescriptions of puberty blockers for young people with gender dysphoria, saying "a precautionary approach" is needed while evidence remains uncertain. In a statement published on Wednesday afternoon, Health Minister Simeon Brown said Cabinet had agreed to the new settings until the outcome of a major clinical trial in the United Kingdom, expected in 2031.

“The Indian community has been disproportionately and severely affected, as many drivers of Indian origin form the backbone of New Zealand’s transport, logistics and courier workforce,” Sidhu said. “Long-serving, law-abiding drivers have suddenly found their livelihoods at risk.” Sidhu said the drivers’ families had been unfairly caught up in the crackdown. “It’s not only 440 individuals,” he said. “These are 440 families, including thousands of people with small children involved.

“The proposed changes from the company shift money around without substantively improving take-home pay. “They’re asking us to give away current conditions to get better base pay – it’s taking money from one pocket to put in another.” E tū said crew working across the international, domestic and regional fleets are part of three separate strikes across three collective agreements.

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Tuesday, 18 November 2025, 10:24 amPress Release: University of Auckland A new study has found that many New Zealand adolescents are eating diets high in sugar, salt and unhealthy fats, with young people in more vulnerable circumstances most affected. Published on 18 November in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health, the research analysed data from more than 4,000 12-year-olds taking part…

Thursday, 20 November 2025, 12:06 pmPress Release: Science Media Centre A long-term US study shows water fluoridation at recommended levels doesn’t reduce cognitive ability, with kids who drank such water doing slightly better in school tests. Whereas earlier studies looked at exposure to very high levels of fluoride, far beyond recommended standards, a new paper in Science Advances looks at more…

Friday, 21 November 2025, 2:52 pmPress Release: Toitoi - Hawkes Bay Arts And Events Centre Sarah Terry Producer Community Outreach wins Rising Star at EVANZ (Photo/Supplied) Toitoi Hawke’s Bay Arts & Events Centre is celebrating two major wins at the 2025 EVANZ Awards, with Sarah Terry, Producer – Community Outreach, named Momentus Technologies Rising Star and Shane Cross, Lead Technician, awarded Vitech Team Member…

Friday, 21 November 2025, 4:02 pmPress Release: Next Level Construct Q: We are in the early stages of a renovation and extension project and are wondering how our Architectural Designer and Builder will work with each other. Is it a case of once the drawings are done, we only work with the Builder? Does the Builder need to be involved at the…

Friday, 21 November 2025, 5:11 pmArticle: RNZ Nona Pelletier, Senior Business Reporter Board directors have a strong sense the economy is improving, amid rising concerns about shareholder activism, while other emerging risks go largely unchecked. The annual Director Sentiment Survey, by the Institute of Directors (IoD) in association with ASB, indicates 55 percent of directors thought the economy would improve over…

Adele Rose, the CEO of 3R Group that manages the Tyrewise Scheme. Photo: Supplied The equivalent of 4.8 million rubber car tyres have been collected in the first year of a recycle scheme. Tyrewise is governed by a charitable trust and funded by the fee that is charged on the sale of all new regulated tyres in Aotearoa. There are now 86 public collection points around the motu.

“However, Foodstuffs South Island sold 39 of the affected units to consumers. These should have been removed from the shelves to minimise risk,” he said. “Food recalls are done to protect consumers from potential harm. People rightly expect food businesses to conduct themselves effectively and efficiently. “On this occasion, there was a significant failure in Foodstuffs South Island’s recall system and the product subject to the recall was distributed to stores for sale to the public.

Motorists travelling on State Highway 1 near Timaru are being advised to expect delays as police respond to a crash that has caused serious injuries. Emergency services were informed of a collision between a car and a truck close to the Brosnan Rd intersection about 5.10 pm. Diversions have been put in place while the Serious Crash Unit responds at the scene. NZTA expects the Hedley Rd intersection could be closed for several hours. Source link

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Thursday, 20 November 2025, 2:38 pmPress Release: Earth Sciences New Zealand Photo/Supplied Earth Science NZ researchers are seeing signs that breeding season for the invasive freshwater gold clam ( Corbicula fluminea) has begun. Earth Sciences NZ Principal Technician Karen Thompson says gold clams are breeding machines. "It’s breeding time in the Waikato River, but this is no cause for celebration.

Thursday, 20 November 2025, 4:56 pmPress Release: Neurological Foundation The Neurological Foundation is awarding $659,802 in doctoral scholarships to support the next generation of neurological researchers. These scholarships will fund four outstanding students tackling challenges in brain health, from chronic pain and neurodegeneration to neurodevelopmental disorders and spinal cord injury. Two are based at the University of Otago and two at the University…