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Charges laid following Manurewa homicide
Source: New Zealand Police Two people have been charged with murder following a homicide in Manurewa on Friday night. Emergency services were called to a Balfour Road address at around...
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Information for people impacted by the Manage My Health data breach
Source: Privacy Commissioner 12 Jan 2026, 09:00 Everyone in New Zealand has privacy rights. Read about your privacy rights. The Privacy Act places responsibility on organisations that collect, use or...
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Review of sustainability measures for southern blue whiting (SBW 6B) fishery – April 2026 round
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Have your say Fisheries New Zealand is seeking feedback on proposed changes to sustainability measures for southern blue whiting (SBW 6B) as part of...
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First NZ Women’s Championship in Scrabble goes down to the W-I-R-E
Source: Radio New Zealand Cecily Bruce (left) and Joanne Craig battle it out at the 2026 Scrabble NZ Women’s Championship. LetsPlayScrabble/screenshot There would have been a fair Scrabble sets dusted...
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US company Bourns tries to take over New Zealand chip maker Rakon
Source: Radio New Zealand Rakon specialises in precision timing systems used in mobile networks, satellites, aerospace and defence systems, as well as AI and cloud computing. 123RF Local chip-maker Rakon...
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More than 50 flights cancelled as high winds batter Wellington
Source: Radio New Zealand Dozens of flights were cancelled due to high winds in the capital. AFP Passengers on more than 50 Air New Zealand flights cancelled by high winds...
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Bluebridge’s ferry Connemara to resume sailing Monday night following door woes
Source: Radio New Zealand A broken ramp on the Bluebridge Connemara left hundreds of passengers stuck on the ferry overnight. Supplied Ferry operator Bluebridge says Monday evening’s sailing of the...
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Jehovah’s Witness Convention to bring $20m boost to Auckland economy
Source: Radio New Zealand The three-day event was expected to generate more than 60,000 visitor nights at hotels. The Hotel Council Aoetaroa says events are a big part of turning...
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Reprieve from scorching temperatures, calmer weather on the way
Source: Radio New Zealand Temperatures are forecast to return to regular January temperatures this week. RNZ / Richard Tindiller Temperatures are set to return to normal this week after peaking...
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Hawke’s Bay blaze sparks evacuations
Source: Radio New Zealand A fire in Hawke’s Bay, January 2026. Hawke’s Bay – Fire and Emergency Campers and hikers have been asked to evacuate the Boundary Stream Camp and...
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Slavemaster Moeaia Tuai set to be sentenced
Source: Radio New Zealand Warning: this story contains details that may disturb some readers. Moeaia Tuai will be sentenced next month for enslaving a young woman who he forced to...
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Passengers urged to wave down buses – but not required
Source: Radio New Zealand Waving down a bus is not required, but it sure helps. RNZ / Mark Papalii Whether you’re heading to work before an important morning meeting, or...
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Roaming cats pose threat to native wildlife in Queenstown wetland
Source: Radio New Zealand Trail cameras planted by Whakatipu Wildlife Trust have detected 44 cats over three weeks. Supplied/Whakatipu Wildlife Trust A restored wetland on the edge of Queenstown is...
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Pinch Point: Tough economic times aren’t new
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ The words “cost of living” have become synonymous with a struggle faced by an increasing number of Kiwi families. The news is full of stories...
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Former NZ basketball player Nathaniel Salmon accepts American football college offer
Source: Radio New Zealand Nathaniel Salmon has accepted an offer to play college football. Supplied NZ American football player Nathaniel Salmon has accepted an offer to play college football for...
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Auckland’s stalled housing developments a year on: What’s changed
Source: Radio New Zealand This half-finished apartment block in Auckland’s Epsom has been derelict for the past six years. MELANIE EARLEY / RNZ Unfinished housing developments are dotted across the...
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My GP is leaving me after nearly 50 years
Source: Radio New Zealand My second son’s birth 42 years ago was uneventful. I recall it was surprisingly quick. We barely had time to drive to the birthing unit before...
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Weekend heat: Ice-creams, swimming pools and cancelled tours
Source: Radio New Zealand Hundreds of sailors made the most of blazing sunshine and 10-15 knot winds in the Bay of Islands at the 50th annual Tall Ships race. RNZ...
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SH73 reopens after flooding between Canterbury, West Coast
Source: Radio New Zealand On the West Coast, winds and heavy rain also brought down trees onto State Highway 6 and caused surface flooding. MetService Flooding has closed the key...
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Football: Wellington Phoenix fight back to grab draw in A-League clash
Source: Radio New Zealand Isaac Hughes scores a goal for Wellington against Adelaide. Masanori Udagawa/Photosport Wellington Phoenix have shown some heart and courage in their A-League men’s match against Adelaide...
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Fire breaks out at Auckland’s NZ Badminton Centre
Source: Radio New Zealand The fire was contained and the building was not badly damaged. RNZ/Marika Khabazi About 60 people have been evacuated, after a fire broke out at a...
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Top seed Elina Svitolina wins 2026 ASB Classic women’s crown
Source: Radio New Zealand Elina Svitolina serves during the ASB Classic final. Alan Lee/Photosport Ukrainian veteran Elina Svitolina has won the 2026 ASB Classic women’s tournament in Auckland. The 31-year-old...
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NZ Breakers bounce back with gritty win over ANBL champions Illawarra Hawks
Source: Radio New Zealand Parker Jackson-Cartwright led the Breakers to victory against the Hawks. Blake Armstrong / PHOTOSPORT Forty-eight hours after their worst display of the Australian NBL season, the...
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SH73 closed by flooding between Canterbury, West Coast
Source: Radio New Zealand On the West Coast, winds and heavy rain also brought down trees onto State Highway 6 and caused surface flooding. MetService Flooding has closed the key...
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Iranian Kiwis concerned for family overseas amid deadly protests
Source: Radio New Zealand Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Tehran. AFP/SUPPLIED Iranian New Zealanders hold grave concerns for their family members, amid a deadly crackdown...
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Wānaka freeskier Melville-Ives wins Colorado Freeski Halfpipe World Cup
Source: Radio New Zealand Finley Melville-Ives, current 2025/26 FIS Freeski Halfpipe World Cup Standings leader with the yellow bib. FIS/Andrew Wevers Nineteen-year-old freeskier Finley Melville-Ives of Wānaka continues to warm...
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Heavy traffic after car flipped in North Shore crash
Source: Radio New Zealand A car flips on Waipa St on Auckland’s North Shore. Supplied / K Choi Traffic has been building on a main road in Auckland’s North Shore,...