Longest ever lull in nuclear testing – but record already on shaky ground

Source: Radio New Zealand By Brad Lendon, CNN Firework displays in North Korea, as the state held a rally days after its last test of a nuclear weapon on 3 September 2017. KCNA VIS KNS / AFP The world passed a nuclear milestone this week. And, perhaps surprisingly given the recent run of saber-rattling from … Read more

Auckland councillors in the dark over government’s housing intensification rethink

Source: Radio New Zealand The housing minister has confirmed the coalition is taking another look at housing intensification plans in Auckland after pushback from critics. Last year, Auckland Council approved the initial phase of a new plan to accommodate 2 million homes in the coming decades. The move was in response to the government agreeing … Read more

Homicide investigation launched, Marewa

Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Inspector Marty James: Police have launched a homicide investigation following the death of a man in Marewa this morning. Emergency services were called to Savage Cres just before 11:10am after receiving reports a man had been assaulted. Upon arrival, the man was located with critical injuries. Despite … Read more

Name release: Fatal crash, Hamurana

Source: New Zealand Police Police can now release the name of the person who died following a crash in Hamurana, Nort of Rotorua on Tuesday 13 January. He was 21-year-old Te Peeti Melahkai Raki, of Hamilton. Two people remain in hospital following the crash. Police are continuing to investigate the crash, and are still seeking … Read more

Corrections to trial ‘hospital hub’, current model of hospital escorts ‘no longer fit-for-purpose’

Source: Radio New Zealand NZ Herald / Greg Bowker Corrections are set to trial a pilot for a “hospital hub” with the current model of hospital escorts “no longer fit-for-purpose,” according to the CEO. The news comes after a prisoner was on the run for more than a week after escaping while in a hospital … Read more

Man charged after family harm incident in Masterton

Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. RNZ / Richard Tindiller Police have arrested a 25-year-old man following a family harm incident in Masterton. Officers were called to a River Road address late Thursday afternoon and found a woman unconscious and bleeding. She was taken to Wellington Hospital in a serious condition. The man was due … Read more

TVBS and Disney+ Achieve Record-Breaking Success with 40th Golden Disc Awards in Taiwan

Source: Media Outreach TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 January 2026 – TVBS, Taiwan’s leading media brand, successfully concluded its exclusive broadcast partnership with Disney+ for the 40th Golden Disc Awards (GDA). JENNIE (BLACKPINK) at the 40th GDA at the Taipei Dome, Taiwan(TVBS) Technical Excellence at Taipei Dome Widely recognized as the “Korean … Read more

Point Hope Announces Launch of the Anchor Generational Assets Fund

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 January 2026 – As disruption accelerates and business models grow increasingly fragile, Point Hope today announced the launch of the Anchor Generational Assets Fund, a long-only global equities strategy designed for investors with multi-decade investment horizons. The Fund is informed by Point Hope’s research into … Read more

NIA Highlights Key Innovation Trends for 2026, Spotlighting Innovation Policies Driving Thailand’s Economy and Society

Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK , THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 January 2026 – The National Innovation Agency (Public Organization), or NIA, under the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI), is encouraging Thai entrepreneurs to keep a close eye on three key innovation trends for 2026: technology trends, market trends, and … Read more

Watch: Mourners gather to remember Sir Tim Shadbolt at funeral

Source: Radio New Zealand Mourners have queued under umbrellas to pay their respects to Sir Tim Shadbolt, whose funeral service begins in Invercargill. The 78-year-old former mayor of Waitematā and Invercargill died last week. The funeral service will be held at Invercargill’s Civic Theatre from 2pm with doors open from 1pm. The service will also … Read more

Could NZ have the best Elvis impersonator in the world?

Source: Radio New Zealand What began as a casual rendition of ‘Blue Hawaii’ has led Wellington performer Taurean Kenny Mill to a win at the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist’s preliminary round. One of the region’s youngest Elvis tribute artists, Mill took home the honour last week in Australia and will travel to the USA later … Read more

Man arrested following family harm incident, Wairarapa

Source: New Zealand Police A 25-year-old man has been arrested following a family harm incident in Masterton on Thursday. Police were called to the River Road address at around 5pm. Detective Inspector Jamie Woods says upon arrival, a female was located unconscious and bleeding. She was transported to Wellington Hospital in a serious condition. “The … Read more

New Zealand vacates embassy in Iran as threat of violence escalates

Source: Radio New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone New Zealand’s embassy in Iran has temporarily closed due to what the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) says is a “deteriorating” security situation. Human rights groups estimate the death toll has reached over 2500 since protests against the regime began … Read more

Traffic jams as carpark closure clashes with EB Games closing down sale

Source: Radio New Zealand Queensgate Mall in Lower Hutt has assured shoppers closures to parts of the carpark are temporary, and caused by planned maintenance. The closure of parts of the parking building exacerbated traffic jams on Thursday as crowds queued for the closing down sale at EB Games. The closed areas have prompted questions … Read more

Changes proposed for deemed value of fish

Source: New Zealand Government Changes to the system that values fish caught by commercial fishers outside their quota allowance will better reflect the actual value of the fish depending on how its landed, Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says. Under the system, commercial fishers who catch fish outside of their quota allowance can sell … Read more

Person critically wounded in shooting in Auckland’s Onehunga

Source: Radio New Zealand Armed police were in the area of Arthur St and had cordoned off part of the busy road. RNZ/Calvin Samuel A person has been left with life-threatening injuries after reportedly being shot in Auckland’s Onehunga. A police spokesperson confirmed armed police were in the area of Arthur St and had cordoned … Read more

Don McGlashan doesn’t feel like ‘a colourful enough specimen’ for new doco

Source: Radio New Zealand Legendary New Zealand singer and songwriter Don McGlashan reckons there are far more interesting people than him to focus a documentary on. “I do feel that I’m not kind of a colourful enough specimen to go under the microscope, there’s other specimens out there that might be more interesting to look … Read more

Six60 have a new album: ‘For sure the best songs we’ve written’

Source: Radio New Zealand Eighteen years after their debut, New Zealand band Six60 reckon their new album is their best work ever. On Right Here Right Now, which drops next month, the band rediscover the “beautiful naivety” they had as music-loving flatmates at Otago University, say frontman Matiu Walters and guitarist Ji Fraser. “I just … Read more

Weather: Lightning strikes around Taranaki Maunga

Source: Radio New Zealand Wild weather around Taranaki, 15 Janaury 2026. Marios Wheeler / supplied Coastal Taranaki residents and visitors were treated to an impressive lightning show on Thursday night as thunderstorms crossed the country. Keen photographer Marios Wheeler, who shared videos on the Extreme Weather Taranaki and NZ Storm Chasers Facebook pages said he … Read more

Manufacturing activity hits four-year high

Source: Radio New Zealand 123rf Manufacturing activity leaps 4.4 points to 56.1 – above 50 is expansion. Highest level of activity since December 2021. All five sub-indexes are in expansion – including employment. BNZ sees upside risks to Q4 GDP. Manufacturing activity leapt higher in December to its best reading in four-years, reinforcing expectations of … Read more

Former All Black Craig Dowd deplores Scott Robertson’s sacking

Source: Radio New Zealand Craig Dowd, pictured as North Harbour’s head coach in 2009, says Scott Robertson is now “collateral damage”. Photosport / Anthony Au-Yeung A former All Black has called the public leaking of the internal review into Scott Robertson’s All Black side “horrific”. Robertson was unceremoniously sacked on Thursday afternoon as head coach … Read more

Person critically hurt after reports of gunfire in Auckland

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Marika Khabazi A person is in a critical condition after reports of gunfire in Auckland’s Onehunga. A police spokesperson confirmed armed police were in the area of Arthur St and had cordoned off part of the busy road. Hato Hone St John told RNZ they were called to the … Read more

NZ accepts Vice Chair role at upcoming World Trade Organisation Ministerial Conference

Source: New Zealand Government Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay has been appointed Vice Chair for the World Trade Organisation’s 14th Ministerial Trade Negotiation Conference, for a second consecutive time following his role at MC13 in Abu Dhabi two years ago. The 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) will be held from 26-29 March 2026 in Yaoundé, … Read more

Serious incident, Onehunga

Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Inspector Jason Homan: Police are responding to a serious incident in Onehunga. Shortly after 11am Police received reports a person had received injuries consistent with a gunshot wound at a property on Arthur Street. One person has been transported to hospital in a critical condition. An increased Police … Read more

Lifestyle – From Resolutions to Real Life: Building Habits That Last Beyond January – Exercise NZ

Source: Exercise NZ “There’s nothing wrong with wanting to make a fresh start in January,” “But all-or-nothing goals, extreme routines, and relying purely on motivation can set people up to struggle. Real change comes from consistency, support, and doing what’s realistic for your life.” “If your goal improves your quality of life, not just your … Read more

Waitārere Beach shooting: Three people still fighting for their lives in hospital

Source: Radio New Zealand Police at the scene of the Waitārere Beach shooting. RNZ/Mark Papalii Police say they remain in the early stages of an investigation into a shooting that left three people critically injured and a man dead, and are yet to speak to the injured survivors. A man, identified by his sister as … Read more

Is hyaluronic acid all hype? We look at the science

Source: Radio New Zealand If you’ve picked up a skincare product recently, it might have included hyaluronic acid as one of the ingredients. But far from just being a buzzy beauty ingredient, the well-advertised molecule exists throughout our body in our organs and tissues. Hyaluronic acid also plays a crucial role in the way our … Read more