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Teen caught huffing nangs while driving
Source: Radio New Zealand Cartridge of nitrous oxide, also called laughing gas or nangs, can cause serious health problems. These were found in a street in France in 2020. AFP/...
OSI archive
Month: January 2026
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Fatal house fire, Sydenham
Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a house fire in Sydenham this afternoon. Police were called to assist Fire and Emergency New Zealand at the Korimako Lane...
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Swiss-Belhotel International Strengthens Africa Portfolio with the Launch of The Gama by Swiss-Belhotel, Kilimani, Nairobi
Source: Media Outreach NAIROBI, KENYA – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 January 2026 – Swiss-Belhotel International, has signed a management agreement for The Gama by Swiss-Belhotel, Kilimani, Nairobi, with Albushra...
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One seriously injured after Christchurch apartment fire
Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King One person is in a serious condition after an apartment fire in Christchurch on Tuesday afternoon. Fire and Emergency were...
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Rhenus Group awarded EcoVadis Platinum Medal, placing in the top 1% globally
Source: Media Outreach Rhenus has earned the EcoVadis Platinum Medal, ranking in the top 1% worldwide for sustainability. The award highlights the Rhenus Group’s excellence in Environment, Labor & Human...
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Flight bound for Vancouver loops back to Auckland Airport
Source: Radio New Zealand The flight looped back to Auckland soon after it left. Supplied / FlightRadar24 A flight bound for Vancouver returned to Auckland International Airport shortly after takeoff....
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Heavy traffic on Auckland’s south-western motorway after truck fire
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland’s south-western motorway has reopened after a truck load of rubbish caught fire before it was spilled onto the road. The blaze and debris initially closed...
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Road closed, Tauranga Direct Road, Hamurana, Rotorua
Source: New Zealand Police Tauranga Direct Road, Hamurana, Rotorua, is closed following a serious crash this evening. The two-vehicle crash occurred around 5.30pm, between Hamurana Road and Te Waerenga Road....
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Miracle journey: From village rugby to Super Rugby captain
Source: Radio New Zealand Miracle Fai’ilagi will take the reigns from Moana’s inspirational 2024 leader, Ardie Savea, who is on playing sabbatical in Japan. Alan Lee / www.photosport.nz Miracle Fai’ilagi...
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Pedestrian killed after crash involving two vehicles in Rangitikei
Source: Radio New Zealand Police responded to the fatal crash on Tuesday morning. (File photo) RNZ / REECE BAKER A person has died following a crash in Rangitikei. The crash...
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Name release: Water-related incident, Mahia
Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm the name of the man who died following a water-related incident in Mahia on Sunday 11 January. He was 69-year-old Peter Reece Walker,...
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Correction: Fatal crash, Rangitikei
Source: New Zealand Police An earlier release stated the fatal crash on Taihape-Napier Road involved two vehicles and a pedestrian. This is incorrect, the crash involved one vehicle and a...
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Waka Ama pays tribute to one of its pillars at 2026 Nationals
Source: Radio New Zealand Ngāti Korokī Kahukura kaumātua and staunch supporter of Waka Ama, Karaitiana Tamatea. Supplied/Waka Ama Aotearoa NZ Waka Ama paddlers and officials have paid tribute to Ngāti...
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Football: ‘Healthy’ A-League club Auckland FC worried for opposition
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland FC coach Steve Corica. RNZ / Marika Khabazi The off-field blows keep coming for the A-League this week, with the future of another club hanging...
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Man bitten by police dog and arrested after allegedly shooting at police
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Marika Khabazi Police say it’s fortunate no was injured when a man shot at officers in Dargaville on Sunday evening. Inspector Dean Robinson, acting...
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Wellington’s commuter trains back after two week shutdown for major repairs
Source: Radio New Zealand Wellington’s commuter trains are back after a two week closure for major track repairs. Buses replaced trains for most of the capital’s services between Boxing Day...
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Two men charged with murder of Charles Pongi in Auckland’s Pt England more than two years on
Source: Radio New Zealand Charles Pongi died in hospital after being shot in Taurima Reserve, Pt England. (File photo) Google Maps Two new murder charges have been laid in relation...
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Name release: Water-related incident, Okitu
Source: New Zealand Police Police can now release the name of the woman who died following a water-related incident in Okitu on Monday 12 January. She was 42-year-old Sandie Lee...
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‘It only takes one spark’ – fire restrictions at the top of South Island come into force
Source: Radio New Zealand The top of the south is experiencing high fire danger due to the hot and dry weather. File photo. RNZ / Tracy Neal Bans and restrictions...
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Manage My Health fallout: Will other medical platforms boost security?
Source: Radio New Zealand As Manage My Health deals with the fallout from a data breach involving hundreds of thousands of medical files, other platforms are using multi-factor authentication to...
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Motorists urged to avoid Auckland’s south-western motorway after truck fire
Source: Radio New Zealand A rubbish truck blaze on an Auckland’s south-western motorway has forced two lanes to close. Police said the truck spilled its load near the Lambie Drive...
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Police concerned with increase in nitrous oxide use while driving
Source: New Zealand Police Bay of Plenty Police are seeing a concerning increase of nitrous oxide use while driving. Police are aware of some people illegitimately using small sliver cannisters...
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Fatal crash, Rangitikei
Source: New Zealand Police A person has died following a crash in Rangitikei this morning. The crash on Taihape-Napier Road, involving two vehicles and a pedestrian, was reported just after...
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Fatal crash: Rangitikei
Source: New Zealand Police A person has died following a crash in Rangitikei this morning. The crash on Taihape-Napier Road, involving two vehicles and a pedestrian, was reported just after...
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Police make additional arrests over east Auckland homicide
Source: New Zealand Police Police have made two additional arrests in connection with a 2023 homicide investigation in Pt England. Operation Pastel investigated the murder of 32-year-old Charles Pongi after...
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Lane blocked: SH20, Auckland
Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 20 is down to one lane due to a rubbish fire in the left west bound lane near the Lambie Drive offramp. The fire...
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Events – Firefighters put skills to the test at UFBA Waterway Challenge in Havelock North
Source: United Fire Brigades’ Association The skill, speed and teamwork of some of New Zealand’s volunteer firefighters will be on full display when the UFBA North Island Waterway Challenge 2026 comes...