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Lightning strike sets fire to Auckland house
Source: Radio New Zealand A lightning strike was the cause of a house fire in the Auckland suburb of Grey Lynn. Unsplash/ Rahul Viswanath A lightning strike set fire to...
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Call for accountability on ‘flawed’ immigration visa decisions
Source: Radio New Zealand Immigration lawyers Pooja Sundar and Stewart Dalley. Supplied Lawyers say an in-house immigration complaints process is a toothless tiger for visa applicants. Immigration New Zealand (INZ)...
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Hong Kong Tech Exhibits Immense Potential at CES 2026 with 61 Tech Companies Ready for Global Markets
Source: Media Outreach Largest-ever Hong Kong Tech Pavilion features 3 Innovation Award-winning game-changers showcasing immense potential to scale LAS VEGAS, US – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 January 2026 –...
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BTL Hong Kong gathers 300 doctors and Linda Chung at “Mindful Beauty” Regional Summit in Phu Quoc in 2025
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 January 2026 – The BTL Regional Summit & Award Gala 2025, themed “Mindful Beauty,” concluded successfully at the...
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ICONSIAM Elevates Thailand onto the World Countdown Map with “Amazing Thailand Countdown 2026”
Source: Media Outreach A five-day global phenomenon uniting world-class and Thai artists with eco-friendly fireworks—captivating millions and redefining Bangkok as a premier New Year countdown destination. BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media...
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Innolux Unveils Next-Generation Display Technology, Integrating MicroLED and N3D to Create a Cross-Domain Immersive Experience Ecosystem
Source: Media Outreach Showcasing transparent MicroLED, ultra-bright HUD, and naked-eye 3D displays to redefine the display landscape across retail, cockpit, and smart device applications LAS VEGAS, USA – Media OutReach...
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CUKTECH Launches Its First Desktop Super Fast Charging Station in Vietnam
Source: Media Outreach HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 January 2026 – CUKTECH, a technology brand dedicated to charging innovation, has officially launched its first...
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Serious crash, Cove Road, Waipu
Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash that has closed Cove Road at Waipu this evening. The two-vehicle crash was reported about 7.50pm....
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Mayoral Relief Fund activated for Horowhenua residents after severe weather
Source: Radio New Zealand Crews from Electra respond to weather-related power outage damages in Tokomaru on Monday. Supplied / Facebook The Mayoral Relief Fund has been activated for Horowhenua residents,...
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Four face court after aggravated burglary in Thames
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Scott Neilson Four people will appear in the Hamilton Youth Court tomorrow on a number of charges following an aggravated robbery...
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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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Quick actions save teenager caught in rip – Paritutu Beach
Source: New Zealand Police A teenager, who was stuck in a rip, was safely brought back to shore after a Police Officer and a member of Surf Lifesaving entered 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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Health Minister marks the passing of Dame Karen Poutasi
Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown has acknowledged Dame Karen Poutasi and her extensive service to the New Zealand health system and the public sector more broadly. Dame...
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Police disrupt youth gatherings in Coromandel
Source: New Zealand Police Last night, Police disrupted a crowd of approximately 1000 youth who congregated at Williamson Park, Whangamatā, and 300 youth near the Surf Club Resort, Pauanui. Around...
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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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Consumer NZ shares four simple ways to save in 2026
Source: Consumer NZ Consumer NZ’s research has found the number of people concerned about the cost of living has doubled in 4 years. With some small adjustments to your...
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Fire and Emergency NZ Statement – NZPFU members will strike today – be extra careful
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand is urging people and businesses in cities and towns to remain extra careful when members of the New Zealand Professional...