One person left with moderate injuries, after unprovoked attack on Onehunga bus

Source: Radio New Zealand Police are asking anyone with information to contact them. 123RF A person has suffered moderate injuries in a unprovoked attack on an Auckland bus last Thursday. Police say the victim was travelling alone on a bus in Onehunga between 1.15-3.40pm, when they were confronted by a group of people, “who have … Read more

Serious crash, Tahuna Road, Whakatāne

Source: New Zealand Police Police are responding to a crash on Tahuna Road, between Secombe and Jackson Roads. The crash involved a single vehicle leaving the road and was reported about 3.40pm. Two people have been seriously injured. Tahuna Road is closed while emergency services work at the scene. The Serious Crash Unit will be … Read more

Update 2: Police rescue operation on SH 2 between Ōpōtiki and Matawai

Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Senior Sergeant Bill Fisher, Bay of Plenty District Deployment Coordinator: Police conducting a rescue operation of all those stranded in slip-struck Waioeka Gorge on State Highway 2 can confirm the people have been airlifted out of the gorge. The rescue operation commenced last night, following Police being alerted to … Read more

Former All Blacks wing Grant Batty dies, aged 74

Source: Radio New Zealand Grant Batty in action for the All Blacks. Photsport Former All Blacks wing Grant Batty has died, aged 74. At 1.65m (5t 5in), Batty was known for his speed and pugnacious approach to the game, often physically confronting opponents far bigger than himself. Born in Greytown on 31 august, 1951, ‘Batts’ … Read more

Judge accused of verbally abusing NZ First leader Winston Peters to face conduct panel

Source: Radio New Zealand District Court Judge Ema Aitken denies some of the claims. RNZ Insight/Dan Cook The Chief District Court judge could be called to give evidence in the hearing of a judge accused of disrupting a New Zealand First event. District Court Judge Ema Aitken will appear before a judicial conduct panel, after … Read more

Football: Oceania Pro League kicks off in Auckland

Source: Radio New Zealand Ahead of the first game of the new professional Oceania Football League, starting in Auckland on Saturday, players and coaches are hopeful it will provide opportunities for more competition and talent development, as well as great watching for the fans. Read more: Oceania prepares for football ‘revolution’ with official launch of … Read more

Police looking for footage after fatal two-vehicle crash in Rotorua’s Tikitere

Source: Radio New Zealand The fatal two-vehicle crash happened early on Thursday morning. NZ Police / Supplied Police are appealing for information after a fatal crash in Rotorua’s Tikitere. The two-vehicle crash happened around 4.20am on Thursday on State Highway 30. Two people were found dead at the scene and another person had moderate injuries. … Read more

Examinations continue after Onehunga shooting leaves one in critical condition

Source: Radio New Zealand An officer crosses the road inside the cordon on Alfred Street on Friday. RNZ/Calvin Samuel Forensic experts are spending a second day examining a house in the Auckland suburb of Onehunga where a man was shot. Police were called to the property on Arthur Street late on Friday morning following reports … Read more

Enquiries continuing after Onehunga shooting

Source: New Zealand Police A man remains in a critical condition in hospital following a firearms incident in Onehunga yesterday. Police located the victim at an Arthur Street property shortly after 11am, following reports a person had been shot. Detective Senior Sergeant Matt Bunce says a scene examination is ongoing at the residential address. “Several … Read more

Latest investigation into toddler Lachlan Jones’ death almost complete

Source: Radio New Zealand Three-year-old Lachlan Jones drowned in the Gore District Council’s wastewater ponds in January 2020. SUPPLIED/ODT A third investigation into the death of preschooler Lachlan Jones is nearing completion. The three-year-old’s body was found in an oxidation pond in Gore seven years ago. Coroner Alex Ho instructed the Police to look into … Read more

Man pulled from water at Mt Maunganui beach dies

Source: Radio New Zealand A man was pulled from the water on Saturday at Pilot Bay, on the harbour side of Mount Maunganui. Supplied/ Bay of Plenty Regional Council A man has died after being pulled from the water at a beach in Mount Maunganui. Police said they were called to Pilot Bay on Saturday, … Read more

Police looking for footage after after fatal two-vehicle crash in Rotorua’s Tikitere

Source: Radio New Zealand The fatal two-vehicle crash happened early on Thursday morning. NZ Police / Supplied Police are appealing for information after a fatal crash in Rotorua’s Tikitere. The two-vehicle crash happened around 4.20am on Thursday on State Highway 30. Two people were found dead at the scene and another person had moderate injuries. … Read more

Update: Fatal crash, SH30, Tikitere

Source: New Zealand Police Police investigating the circumstances of the fatal crash in Tikitere last week are appealing to the public for information. Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash around 4.20am, Thursday 15 January, on State Highway 30. Two people were sadly found deceased at the scene and another with moderate injuries. Police … Read more

Cricket v Rugby: What you need to know about Black Clash

Source: Radio New Zealand Leon MacDonald is bowled with the last ball, as Team Cricket secure victory in 2025. Blake Armstrong/Photosport Black Clash T20 – Cricket v Rugby 6.30pm, Saturday, 17 January Bay Oval, Mt Maunganui Live blog updates on RNZ History Billed as “New Zealand’s most electrifying sporting crossover”, Black Clash was created by … Read more

Late lapses costly as Auckland FC go down to Melbourne City

Source: Radio New Zealand Logan Rogerson of Auckland FC (left) reacts after missing a shot on goal during the A-League Round 13 match against Melbourne City, in Melbourne on Friday. photosport Auckland FC coach Steve Corica has bemoaned a lack of killer-instinct, following the A-League leaders’ 2-1 loss to Melbourne City. Friday night’s defeat in … Read more

Local pilots to the rescue after dozens left stranded in Waioeka Gorge

Source: Radio New Zealand More than 40 people were evacuated after flooding and slips shut State Highway 2 between Matawai and Ōpōtiki on Friday. Police/Supplied A local helicopter pilot helped bring stranded people to safety last night, after they were trapped in the Waioeka Gorge. A police-led rescue was launched on a stretch of State … Read more

I’m 65 and working, what happens to tax on my pension?- Ask Susan

Source: Radio New Zealand What happens to tax on your pension if you’re 65 and working? 123RF Got questions? RNZ has a new podcast, No Stupid Questions, with Susan Edmunds. We’d love to hear more of your questions about money and the economy. You can send through written questions, like these ones, but – even … Read more

Update: Police rescue operation on SH 2 between Ōpōtiki and Matawai

Source: New Zealand Police More than 40 people have been evacuated after flooding and slips shut State Highway 2 between Matawai and Ōpōtiki yesterday. Police were alerted to the first slip about 9am on Friday, following heavy rain in the area. Eastern Bay of Plenty Area Commander Inspector Nicky Cooney says by midnight helicopters had … Read more

Kiwis and Australians struggling to experience an OE in London due to difficult job hunts

Source: Radio New Zealand Kiwi Oliver Tattersall at a football match in London during his OE. Alice Wilkins/RNZ An OE in London is often viewed as a right of passage for New Zealanders and Australians, but UK-based recruiters say it is a difficult time to secure work in the city, even for experienced expats. Oliver … Read more

NZ-AU: IperionX Receives Final $4.6M In DoW Funding and 290 Metric Tons of Titanium Scrap from U.S. Government

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) U.S. Department of War, through its Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment program, has obligated the final US$4.6 million under IperionX’s previously announced US$47.1 million award Funds will be applied to the scale-up of production to 1,400 tpa at IperionX’s Titanium Manufacturing Campus in Virginia, with planning, design and long lead time activities … Read more

Man injured after being hit by car in Wellington

Source: Radio New Zealand A pedestrian has moderate to serious injuries after being hit by a car in Newtown. RNZ / Nate McKinnon A man has been injured after being hit by a vehicle in the Wellington suburb of Newtown. Emergency services were called to a report of a collision between a vehicle and a … Read more

ONYX Hospitality Group Partners with Yee Fung Group to Launch “Y Hotel Nanshan Shenzhen”, Expanding its Portfolio in China

Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 January 2026 – ONYX Hospitality Group, a leading Southeast Asian hospitality management company specialising in hotels, resorts, serviced apartments, and luxury residences, is proud to announce its new partnership with Yee Fung Group to operate Y Hotel Nanshan in Shenzhen, People’s Republic of China. … Read more

VF 8 Is Connecting a New Global VinFast Community

Source: Media Outreach VinFast’s electric SUV is earning loyalty from Vietnam to the Middle East by fitting seamlessly into real lives, long drives, and daily routines. HAI PHONG, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 January 2026 – VinFast’s VF 8 is traveling well, winning over drivers across markets with everyday performance, thoughtful design, and … Read more

Sonny Bill Williams calls for All Black captaincy change

Source: Radio New Zealand Sonny Bill Williams. Dan Himbrechts/ www.photosport.nz Dual code star Sonny Bill Williams has added his voice to the current All Black discussion, saying that the changes to the team shouldn’t end with the firing of coach Scott Robertson. In a video posted to Instagram, the multiple World Cup and NRL Premiership … Read more

IT issue means Hutt Hospital nurses underpaid says Union

Source: Radio New Zealand The payroll system at Hutt Hospital went down on Wednesday. RNZ / REECE BAKER A nursing union delegate says an IT issue at Hutt Hospital meant nurses were underpaid for their most recent pay run. Health New Zealand has since fixed the problem, which it said affected more than a thousand … Read more

March planned across Auckland Harbour Bridge has permit declined

Source: Radio New Zealand There is a very high threshold for accepting requests to access the bridge for special events said the NZTA. 123rf A planned protest across the Auckland Harbour Bridge organised by the Freedom and Rights Coalition has had its permit declined. The event is being organised for 31 January by the Brian … Read more

Police rescue underway near Gisborne after slips block SH2 in Waioeka Gorge

Source: Radio New Zealand The Transport Agency (NZTA) said the closure was caused by a large slip between Matawai and Waioweka. NZTA A police rescue is underway to reach people stuck in between land slips blocking State Highway 2 in the East Coast’s Waioeka Gorge. The Transport Agency (NZTA) said the road would remain closed … Read more