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$69 delivery fee for Ikea dining chair stickers
Source: Radio New Zealand An Ikea customer is Marika Khabazi / RNZ An Ikea shopper who tried to buy a set of dining chairs was left fuming after the order...
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Frustration as Auckland’s storm-damaged tracks still shut off
Source: Radio New Zealand Nearly three years on from the devastating floods of Cyclone Gabrielle and Auckland Anniversary Weekend in 2023, many of the region’s walking and hiking tracks are...
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Fire and Emergency receives 15 calls for help during strike
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Nate McKinnon Members of the NZ Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) walked off the job for an hour at midday on Friday. The union said...
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Teenager saved from rip thanks to police officer and lifeguard
Source: Radio New Zealand A teenager was rescued from a rip at Paritutu Beach. Jordan Tan / 123rf A teenager rescued from a rip at Paritutu Beach thanks to the...
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Māori recognised for 2026 in New Year Honours list
Source: Radio New Zealand Professor Thomas Charles Roa has become a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to Māori language and education RNZ / Pokere Paewai...
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What will happen to house prices in 2026?
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / REECE BAKER 2025 was not a great year for many house price forecasters, who had to revise their forecasts down many times as the...
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A Diamond is Forever And Lane Crawford Launch “The Forever Gifts: A Natural Diamond Series”
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 January 2026 – This season of giving, A Diamond is Forever joins hands with Asia’s premier luxury retailer,...
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Investigation underway into unexplained death in Auckland’s Devonport
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Angus Dreaver An investigation is underway after a person died at an address in Auckland’s Devonport. Police said officers were called to the property...
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Health NZ says systems unaffected by ManageMyHealth app breach
Source: Radio New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand. RNZ / Peter de Graaf Health New Zealand says the breach of the ManageMyHealth app, used widely by GPs to...
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Officer hit by bottle as police break up crowd of 1000 youth in Coromandel
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF More than 1000 revellers gathered in the Coromandel Peninsula on Thursday night, with some hurling bottles at police and recklessly setting off fireworks as officers...
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Vehicle involved in serious Levin crash had earlier fled police
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Nate McKinnon A vehicle involved in a serious crash in Levin on Thursday night had earlier fled police. Inspector Ashley Gurney said an investigation...
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Dame Karen Poutasi, first female director-general of health, dies aged 76
Source: Radio New Zealand Karen Poutasi Supplied. One of the country’s top health leaders has died. Tributes are being paid to Dame Karen Poutasi, who was the first female director-general...
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Neighbourly taken down after claims of data breach
Source: Radio New Zealand Neighbourly is temporarily unavailable following a potential data breach. Screenshot Website Neighbourly has been temporarily taken down following claims of a data breach. Neighbourly is a...
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Weather: Thunderstorms perhaps on the way for Auckland, Northland
Source: Radio New Zealand “Localised downpours” of 25 to 40mm/h were possible. Romolo Tavani / 123RF Northland and Auckland residents should “be on the lookout for threatening weather conditions”, MetService...
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Men warned to stop swinging seat before falling from ferris wheel – operator
Source: Radio New Zealand The men fell from a ferris wheel after being warned to stop swinging the bucket (file image). Facebook / Event Hire Christchurch The operator of a...
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‘Take care’: Firefighters walking off job for one hour, delays expected
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Nate McKinnon Members of the NZ Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) will walk off the job for an hour at midday on Friday. The union...
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Police probe two deaths on same property, in different houses
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / REECE BAKER An investigation is underway after two people died at an address in a Bay of Plenty township. Detective Senior Sergeant Paul Wilson...
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ManageMyHealth data breach concerning, but no clinical impact – Health Minister
Source: Radio New Zealand ManageMyHealth confirmed on Wednesday it had identified a cyber security incident involving “unauthorised access” to its platform. Supplied The Health Minister has described the breach of...
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One critical, two seriously injured in crash near Whanganui
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Patrice Allen One person is in a critical condition and two seriously injured after a crash near Whanganui. Police were notified of the crash...
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Busy New Year period for Tai Rāwhiti police
Source: Radio New Zealand Tairāwhiti Area commander Danny Kirk, police commissioner Richard Chambers and Eastern District commander superintendent Jeanette Park at Rhythm and Vines. supplied After overseeing more than 20,000...
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Search concludes after cries for help heard near Dunedin walking track
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / REECE BAKER A search and rescue operation has concluded after cries for help were heard near a Dunedin walking track. In a statement, police...
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Cricket: Amelia Kerr finishes stint with Blaze in style
Source: Radio New Zealand Wellington Blaze’s Melie Kerr brings up her 50. Shane Wenzlick / Photosport.nz Wellington Blaze captain Amelia Kerr has turned in another player of the game performance...
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Busy New Year period for Tairāwhiti police
Source: Radio New Zealand Tairāwhiti Area commander Danny Kirk, police commissioner Richard Chambers and Eastern District commander superintendent Jeanette Park at Rhythm and Vines. supplied After overseeing more than 20,000...
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Crash closes section of State Highway near Levin
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / REECE BAKER State Highway 57 near Levin is closed at the intersection of Kimberley and Arapaepae South roads following a crash. The two-car crash...
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Happy New Year for Hong Kong’s Tourism and Mega Events Economy
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 January 2026 – As Hong Kong welcomed the New Year in style on January 1, the city can...
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Auckland FC beaten by 10-man Newcastle
Source: Radio New Zealand Newcastle Jets Will Dobson celebrates his goal against Auckland FC, 2026. Shane Wenzlick / Photosport.nz Newcastle have stunned A-League leaders Auckland FC 3-1 at Mt Smart...
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What it’s like being the only residents on a private South Auckland island
Source: Radio New Zealand A luxury island development in South Auckland has welcomed its first residents after more than a decade in the works. Pararēkau Island in Karaka was connected...