What is going on with the Beckham family feud?

Source: Radio New Zealand Many people find the Christmas holidays strain their family relationships, but few go to the extent of issuing lengthy statements on social media about them. If you’re the first-born son of a mega-famous and wealthy power couple, however, it’s the easiest way to stoke a gossip fire that’s been smoking for … Read more

Election date announcement due as MPs gather for caucus retreats

Source: Radio New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon giving his State of the Nation speech on Monday. RNZ / Calvin Samuel Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will announce this year’s general election date, as National MPs gather for their first caucus meetings of the year away from Parliament. National MPs will meet in Christchurch, while Labour MPs … Read more

Whangārei Mayor Ken Couper says some storm damage ‘as bad as you see in north’

Source: Radio New Zealand Whangārei Mayor Ken Couper visits the damages areas around Ōakura. Supplied / Whangārei District Council Whangārei Mayor Ken Couper says the storm damage he witnessed on Tuesday was as severe as any he’s seen in Northland. A precautionary state of emergency is already declared for the Whangārei District as large areas … Read more

100-Day Countdown Begins: Preparations for 6th Asian Beach Games Enter Final Stretch

Source: Media Outreach BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 January 2026 – The 6th Asian Beach Games will be held in Sanya, Hainan Province, China from April 22 to 30. The State Council Information Office held a press conference on Jan. 12 to mark the 100-day countdown to the Games and provide an … Read more

Hainan FTP’s first month of island-wide special customs operations boosts economic vitality, sets global benchmark

Source: Media Outreach HAIKOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 January 2026 – One month into the island-wide special customs operations, the Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) in south China has maintained smooth and orderly functioning, with initial achievements in logistics efficiency, passenger convenience, and economic aggregation, highlighting the country’s commitment to high-level opening … Read more

AsiaBC Brings Award-Winning Incorporation & Asia Market Entry Expertise to UAE’s Global Founders

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR/DUBAI, UAE – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 December 2025 – Asia Business Centre (AsiaBC), a Hong Kong-based leader in corporate services and cross-border startup consultancy, has been named “Outstanding Company Formation Services of the Year“ at the HKCT Business Awards 2025. Presented by the Hong Kong Commercial Times (HKCT), … Read more

Pharmacy error found by HDC: Endometriosis patient given antidepressant, left seriously ill

Source: Radio New Zealand The woman was mistakenly given the antidepressant sertraline instead of the Siterone branded cyproterone she was perscribed for her endometriosis. AFP/ Science Photo Library A young woman was left seriously ill after she was mistakenly given an antidepressant by a pharmacy instead of the prescribed pain relief for endometriosis. The woman, … Read more

Māori local councillors set direction for the next three years.

Source: Radio New Zealand New Plymouth District Councillor and Te Maruata co-chair Dinnie Moeahu. Supplied / NPDC Te Maruata – the national committee of Māori elected members within LGNZ – is celebrating the largest ever cohort of Māori elected members in local government. But it is also looking towards the challenges ahead in the next … Read more

Auckland duty lawyers consider further industrial action over pay, conditions

Source: Radio New Zealand Dennis Ansley has been a duty lawyer in Auckland for more than 38 years. Supplied An Auckland duty lawyer isn’t ruling out further action, after not working for a week to raise awareness for poor pay and conditions. Duty lawyers are paid by the Justice Ministry to give free legal advice … Read more

Tennis: Lulu Sun loses to qualifier at Australian Open

Source: Radio New Zealand Lulu Sun of New Zealand at the Australian Open. LUKAS COCH/Photosport New Zealand’s Lulu Sun was beaten by Linda Fruhvirtova of the Czech Republic 6-3, 7-5 in the first round of the Australian Open in warm conditions on court 13. It was the first match of the year for Sun who … Read more

Plans for a Super Liquor store in Lake Hāwea was approved despite record community objections

Source: Radio New Zealand Lisa Riley and her son on the site of the proposed Super Liquor store. Supplied/Lisa Riley Plans for Lake Hāwea’s first standalone liquor store have been approved despite record community opposition. Queenstown Lakes District Licensing Committee has approved a liquor licence for a Super Liquor franchise in the Longview subdivision, where … Read more

What makes Cornwall Park so special?

Source: Radio New Zealand Cornwall Park is one of New Zealand’s biggest, busiest and beloved city parks in the middle of urban Auckland. The New Zealand Gardens Trust has just awarded the park five stars for their gardens and named it a Garden of National Significance. The park has been operational since the early 1900s when it was gifted … Read more

Much-loved teacher and sportsman killed in Northland’s Bay of Islands

Source: Radio New Zealand Harry Darkins, 36, was a teacher at Auckland’s Ormiston Junior College before his death. ONERAHI CENTRAL CRICKET CLUB / SUPPLIED A much-loved teacher and sportsman in the Auckland and Northland communities is being mourned following his death on a road in Northland’s Bay of Islands. Harry Darkins, 36, died after being … Read more

Why Fletcher Building is selling its construction division to French giant Vinci

Source: Radio New Zealand Six months after announcing a potential sale was on the cards, Fletcher Building revealed on Tuesday that a binding agreement had been reached, and its construction division would be sold to French giant Vinci. The market reaction was generally positive — for years the construction division had been problematic for Fletcher … Read more

Huawei: Automation, Digitalization, and AI as Key Drivers for Modernizing Power Grids

Source: Media Outreach BARCELONA, SPAIN – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 January 2026 – In 2025 alone, more than 10 major power outages disrupted electricity supplies worldwide, affecting over 1.2 billion people. Ensuring system stability has remained a top priority for global power companies. Jason Li, President of Global Marketing & Solutions, Electric Power Digitalization … Read more

DFS and China Tourism Group Duty Free Announce Agreement for Sale and Purchase of DFS’ Greater China Retail Business

Source: Media Outreach China Tourism Group Duty Free (“CTG Duty-Free”) to acquire DFS’ stores in Hong Kong and Macau and intangible assets in Greater China CTG Duty-Free and LVMH to develop further collaborations LVMH and the Miller Family to subscribe to CTG Duty-Free’s H-shares HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 January 2026 … Read more

Bridge Data Centres Unveils New Brand Identity as It Strengthens Position as APAC’s Leading Hyperscale Data Centre Platform

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 January 2026 – Bridge Data Centres (BDC), the largest data centre platform in Southeast Asia by live capacity, today announced a new brand identity that reflects the company’s position of being a leading hyperscale and AI-infrastructure builder with a growing network of mega-campus developments in … Read more

New Zealand and Palau eye the next two Pacific Forums

Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand and Palau have agreed to cooperate closely on Pacific regional issues, Foreign Minister Winston Peters says.  “As the next two hosts of the Pacific Islands Forum, it’s important that New Zealand and Palau forge an even closer partnership,” Mr Peters says. Mr Peters has held high-level talks in Koror, … Read more

Crews push forward on either side of SH2 Waioweka Gorge

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Crews continue working from both ends of the SH2 Waioweka Gorge, as there is currently no safe access through the central section. Damage is extensive, and the full condition of the road and underlying structures remain uncertain until debris can be safely cleared. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) Controller … Read more

Name release, fatal crash, Winton

Source: New Zealand Police Police can now name the woman who died following a fatal crash on State Highway 6, Winton on Thursday 15 January. She was 75-year-old Patrizia Botti, from Balano, Italy. Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this difficult time. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre MIL OSI

UFC: Predictions, previews and wish-list for 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand’s Carlos Ulberg has all but guaranteed his shot at gold this year. AAP / Photosport The most pulsating, unpredictable and primal sport on the planet is set to deliver more chaos, drama, and stunning feats of violence in 2026. Vicious knockouts, ingenious submissions, blood feuds, and iconic mic moments … Read more

CUHK and Shell Unveil Hong Kong’s First Shell Recharge Electric School Bus Charging Station    Fast Chargers and Hybrid Bus Now Supporting Campus Mobility

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 January 2026 – Shell Hong Kong Limited (Shell) and the Transport Office of The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) held the “CUHK x Shell Electric School Bus Charging Station Opening Ceremony” on 15 January 2026, marking a significant milestone in advancing sustainable … Read more

NPD–Gull merger plan lands at Commerce Commission

Source: Radio New Zealand The companies announced their proposed merger late last year. RNZ / Dan Cook The Commerce Commission says it has received an application from discount fuel retailers NPD and Gull to merge their national operations. The merger would create a network of 240 fuel stations, making it the third-largest behind Z Energy … Read more

AECOM’s 3D Digital Ecosystem and 3D Digital Map Win Multiple Smart City Awards, Showcasing Hong Kong’s Leadership in Urban Innovation

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 January 2026 – AECOM, the trusted global infrastructure leader, is proud to announce that its 3D Digital Ecosystem and 3D Digital Map — developed in partnership with Hong Kong’s Lands Department (LandsD) and AECOM’s digital team — have been recognized by three leading … Read more

Man in home detention after obtaining more than $2m in mortgage fraud

Source: Radio New Zealand Gurraj Singh Bhachu pleaded guilty in the Auckland District Court last September. RNZ / Liu Chen A man has been sentenced to nine months’ home detention after obtaining more than $2 million through mortgage fraud. Gurraj Singh Bhachu pleaded guilty in the Auckland District Court last September to 12 charges relating … Read more

80 campers trapped in Whangaruru return home after having to hike over massive slip

Source: Radio New Zealand Low-lying Bland Bay, on the Whangaruru Peninsula, is highly susceptible to flooding. Peter de Graaf About 80 campers trapped at Whangaruru since Sunday have finally made it home after earlier having to walk to safety over a massive slip. Jude Thompson, of the Whangaruru Residents and Ratepayers Association, said the campers … Read more

Two arrested following disturbance in the night

Source: New Zealand Police Two men face charges after being disturbed interfering with a vehicle in central Auckland this morning. Auckland Central Police responded to reports of two men rummaging through a Mazda Demio parked on Cross Street at around 1.43am. “A resident had heard a disturbance and had seen two men allegedly rummaging through … Read more