OSI archive

Month: January 2026

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Fruit fly response in Auckland continues

· January 9, 2026

Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries The Queensland fruit fly response continues in the Auckland suburb of Mt Roskill, with no further sign of the pest so far, says Biosecurity...

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Teen takes off only to land in Police hands

· January 9, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police A Police officer on route to a robbery job got more than he bargained for after a vehicle travelling in front of him took off, driving...

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Adi Ashok excited to get India gig for Black Caps

· January 9, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Adi Ashok bowls for the Black Caps against Bangladesh in the second one-day international at Saxton Oval, Nelson, 20 December. Photosport Black Caps leg spinner Adi...

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Name release – fatal crash, Timaru

· January 9, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Police can now release the name of the man who was killed in a single-vehicle crash discovered on Seadown Road in the Timaru District on 22...

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Popular Auckland hot springs gets name change

· January 9, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand The new sign for Kaipātiki Hot Springs. Supplied/Te Poari o Kaipātiki ki Kaipara As 2025 ticked over into 2026, Parakai Springs near Helensville officially became Kaipātiki...

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Government u-turns on prescription co-payment fees

· January 9, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ In a policy u-turn, people will only need to pay a single $5 co-payment fee for the new 12-month prescriptions coming into effect from February....

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Kiwi parents love classics: Top baby names for 2025 announced

· January 9, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Minister of Internal Affairs, Brooke van Velden is pleased to announce New Zealand’s favourite baby names for 2025.   Timeless names continue to dominate Kiwi birth registrations, with Noah holding strong as...

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One dead after crash in Hawke’s Bay

· January 9, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand File pic RNZ/ Marika Khabazi One person has died following a crash on State Highway 50, Korokipo Road in the Hastings District on Friday. Police were...