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Holiday road toll rises to eight after further death
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / REECE BAKER The holiday road toll has risen to eight. The official Christmas and New Year period ended at 6am Monday and the road...
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Kenepuru Community Hospital’s short-staffing unfair on community – union
Source: Radio New Zealand Kenepuru Community Hospital in Porirua. Google Maps The senior doctors union says Health NZ needs to better staff Porirua’s Kenepuru Accident & Medical Clinic (KAMC), after...
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Second seed Navarro and former US Open champion Stephens beaten at ASB Classic
Source: Radio New Zealand Great Britain’s Francesca Jones during the 2026 ASB Classic Women’s Tennis Tournament. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Second seed Emma Navarro has been beaten in the first round of...
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One in five home-buyers in Queenstown are first-timers, despite soaring property prices
Source: Radio New Zealand The number of first-home buyers in Queenstown has climbed to an 18-year high, despite soaring property prices and thousands of people on waitlists for affordable housing...
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Diesel spill from fuel truck crash closes Aotea Quay in Wellington
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / REECE BAKER A diesel spill has closed Wellington’s Aotea Quay. Police were notified of a single-vehicle crash involving a fuel truck about 2.45am on...
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Auckland held to draw but extend A-League lead
Source: Radio New Zealand Lachlan Brook of Auckland (third left) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal. DAN HIMBRECHTS A-League leaders Auckland FC have been held to a 1-all draw...
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What do Kiwis think about going barefoot in public?
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand has a global reputation as a country that is pro-barefoot. Many a traveller has commented in wonder – and disgust – at seeing barefooted...
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Hobson Bay residents fed up with sewage overflows
Source: Radio New Zealand Hobson Bay in central Auckland. Supplied / Shaun Lee Residents of a central Auckland suburb are fed up with frequent sewage overflows ruining what should be...
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Aotea Quay and SH1 on-ramp closed following crash
Source: New Zealand Police Aotea Quay near the overbridge to Hutt Road in Wellington is currently closed following a crash. Police were notified of a single vehicle crash involving a...
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2026 ‘the year of rebuilding confidence’ in housing market, economist predicts
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ Property values continued to dip last year, but lower mortgage interest rates and signs of an economic recovery point to a possible change of direction...
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The Housemaid is dark, sexy and seriously satisfying
Source: Radio New Zealand Based on a bestselling novel by Freida McFadden, The Housemaid is a dark, sexy and satisfying thriller with plenty of twists to enjoy along the way....
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TVBS Foundation raises over NT$32 million for charity
Source: Media Outreach TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 January 2026 – The TVBS Foundation’s “Infinite Love” charity campaign raised over NT$32 million (around US$1.02 million) in 2025,...
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Tolaga Bay farmer back at square one after weekend storm
Source: Radio New Zealand A rain gauge measured 215mm of rain falling over a 12-hour period in the area during the weekend. Supplied A Tolaga Bay farmer is “back at...
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ManageMyHealth hack: New Zealand’s worst cybersecurity incidents
Source: Radio New Zealand The attack on ManageMyHealth is one of several recent cybersecurity hacks. Pixabay/shafin_protic A ransom hack on New Zealand’s largest health portal is being billed as one...
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AS Watson Marks 185 Years of Caring: Surpasses 10,000 Smiles for Children With Cleft Lips
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 January 2026 – AS Watson, the world’s largest international health and beauty retailer, celebrates its 185th anniversary –...
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From Zero to Everywhere: VinFast Turned Electric Cars into Daily Life in the Philippines
Source: Media Outreach Once unknown, now almost unavoidable, VinFast cars, taxis, and charging stations have entered daily life across Metro Manila. Instead of waiting for change, the company built electric...
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Gaw Capital Partners and GFH Partners Form JV to Develop UAE Industrial and Logistics Development Platform
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR/DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 January 2026 – Gaw Capital Partners, a leading multi-asset investment management firm, and GFH Partners,...
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‘Well prepared’ boaties left stranded after breakdown off Fiordland coast
Source: Radio New Zealand The men were equipped with lifejackets, two forms of communication and had not drunk any alcohol. 123RF The rescue of two men stranded on a boat...
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How to make this summer the one you learn to surf
Source: Radio New Zealand With more than 15,000km of coastline, it’s no surprise that surfing is a hugely popular pastime in Aotearoa. One place where people come from all around...
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East Coast Road closed near Stillwater, Auckland
Source: New Zealand Police Police have closed East Coast Road between Wilks Road and Bawden Road near Stillwater after a single-vehicle crash. The incident was reported to emergency services just...
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Stuff files court injunction over Neighbourly data breach on dark web
Source: Radio New Zealand Data from the Neighbourly website has been stolen. Screenshot The Stuff-owned website Neighbourly – at the centre of a major cyber breach – has headed to...
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Rescue highlights need to be prepared
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Sergeant Dougall Henderson – Invercargill Police Search and Rescue Coordinator The rescue of two boaties in a remote area of Fiordland over the weekend...
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Couple surprised to find kiwi trying to have a sleepover
Source: Radio New Zealand The kiwi was ushered outside where it ran off (file image). supplied A couple staying with friends near Whangārei Heads has been surprised by a special...
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Hong Kong Life Sciences Scholarship Awards: Sowing Today, Cultivating Future Leaders Tomorrow
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 January 2026 – Amid Hong Kong’s rising prominence as a hub for life sciences talent, the Hong Kong...
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Four deadly crashes in a day
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / REECE BAKER Four people have died in a series of separate crashes in 24 hours. Emergency services were called to a two-vehicle crash on...
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Fatal crash: Te Poi
Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a crash on State Highway 24/Tauranga Road, Te Poi this morning. The two-vehicle crash was reported at around 9:45am. One person...
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Govt Cuts and Health – New data shows Govt axed thousands of critical health roles in middle of crisis – PSA
Source: PSA PSA calls on political parties to pledge to reverse the cuts at election Fresh analysis by the PSA reveals that nearly three thousand critical roles across the public health...