OSI archive

Transport

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SH 56 and 57 closed near Shannon after crash

· April 25, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand The crash, south of Palmerston North, was thought to have resulted in serious injuries, police said (file photo). RNZ/ Calvin Samuel Emergency services are working at...

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Rugby: Timoci Tavatavanawai – the perfect hybrid weapon?

· April 25, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Highlander’s wrecking ball Timoci Tavatavanawai tops the list of potential hybrids. Photosport Is rugby entering a hybrid era? The Crusaders’ successful experiment of moving Leicester Faingaʻanuku...

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Appeal for information following grievous assault, Dunedin

· April 25, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Sergeant Matthew Harris, Dunedin CIB:  Police investigating a grievous assault in Dunedin this morning are appealing to the public for information. At around...

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Two seriously injured in Upper Hutt motorbike crash

· April 25, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ Two people are seriously hurt following a crash involving two vehicles and a motorbike in Upper Hutt in Wellington. Emergency services were called to River...

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Fatal crash, SH36, Ngongotaha

· April 25, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Two people have died, and another is seriously injured after a two-car collision near Rotorua this morning. The crash was reported about 5.30am, near the intersection...

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Country Life: Halcombe remembers its Home Guard

· April 25, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Banner and armlets carried by the Halcombe Home Guard Supplied The bunting’s up, sandwiches have been cut, crosses bearing the names of fallen soldiers are around...

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Musician MĀ was born to brave a storm

· April 25, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand On Monday night, Maarire Brunning-Kouka aka MĀ was sheltering in her little Haitaitai flat with her partner and their two cats. But just like every time...