Coroner calls for urgent psychological support for prisoners following death of former inmate

Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF A coroner is calling for urgent psychological support for prisoners before and after their release, following the death of a man who served almost 30 years of a life sentence for murder. Lee Rawiri Kohiti was sentenced in 1996 for the murder of his cousin. He was released on parole … Read more

Jellybeans and water safety: Operation Neptune keeping Waikato boaties safe

Source: Radio New Zealand Deputy regional harbourmaster Shane Miles. RNZ / Libby Kirkby-McLeod An estimated 160,000 recreational boaties launch into the waters in and around Waikato each year. With numbers particularly high over summer time, the Waikato region bolsters its harbourmaster team through Operation Neptune, enabling daily patrols on the lakes, rivers, and coasts of … Read more

‘Sheer panic’: Dual-citizenship Brits have to get UK passport to return

Source: Radio New Zealand Vince, who moved with Diane from England in 1966, thought: “There’s no way they would penalise me just because I am British.” Supplied Dual New Zealand nationals will need to get a British passport Thousands of travellers are affected Changes come in next month – Brits can no longer use an … Read more

The new TV shows we’re excited to watch in 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand There’s a lot to look forward to on the box this year. Critical darlings like Bridgerton, The Pitt, EuphoriaandThe Boys are all returning for new seasons, while old fan favourites like Malcolm in the Middle and Scrubs are being dusted off, spruced up and preparing for the spotlight once again after … Read more

Demand for staff in Queenstown higher than ever – but people can’t afford to live there

Source: Radio New Zealand Scotland’s Orla Marshall lives in a van – the only way she had been able to return to Queenstown to work after finding it too costly last winter. RNZ / Katie Todd Gold Rush: Who’s cashing in on Queenstown? An RNZ series examining the money flowing into Queenstown – and who’s … Read more

NCEA exam results can be accessed from today

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ More than 150,000 students in New Zealand, Niue and the Cook Islands can access their NCEA exam results today. They can log into the Qualifications Authority’s website to see how they went. The authority said students would be able to access their marked NCEA exam papers from 20 January. It … Read more

KGI: 2026 Global Market Outlook

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 January 2026 – Today, KGI has released its 2026 Global Market Outlook, covering markets in the US, Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Singapore. (From left) James Chu, Chairman at KGI Securities Investment Advisory; James Wey, Head of International Wealth Management at KGI; … Read more

BBSB International Limited Trading Debut Closed at HK$0.67 Per Share

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 January 2026 – BBSB International Limited (“BBSB” or the Company”, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”; stock code: 8610.HK), an established civil engineering contractor in Malaysia, announces its successful listing on the GEM of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (“SEHK”) today. … Read more

Mountain biker spends 24 hours circling Christchurch McDonald’s

Source: Radio New Zealand Twenty-one-year-old Matthew Fairbrother rode around a Christchurch McDonald’s for 24 hours. Matthew Fairbrother A Christchurch mountain biker spent 24 hours cycling continuous laps around a McDonald’s drive-through to test his endurance. Twenty-one-year-old Matthew Fairbrother clocked up 500 kilometres on the ride on Christmas Day, which he described as a “deliberately absurd” … Read more

One dead after Christchurch apartment fire

Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King One person has died after a house fire in Christchurch. Emergency services were called to an apartment on Korimako Lane just after 4pm on Tuesday after reports of a fire alarm sounding and the smell of smoke. Police said one person was transported to hospital … Read more

‘Several’ people injured in serious Rotorua crash

Source: Radio New Zealand A major road in Rotorua has been closed after a serious two-vehicle crash. Police said several people were injured after two vehicles collided on Tauranga Direct Road between Hamurana Road and Te Waerenga Road at about 5.30pm on Tuesday. The road is closed while emergency services respond. Motorists are advised to … Read more

Tennis: NZ pair into ASB Classic quarter finals

Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand’s Finn Reynolds and James Watt during their doubles match at the ASB Classic. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz New Zealand doubles pairing Finn Reynolds and James Watt have belied their wildcard status to progress to the quarter-finals of the ASB Classic tennis tournament in Auckland. The local duo beat Belgium’s Sander Gille … Read more

Australia vs NZ: Who’s doing retirement income better?

Source: Radio New Zealand Who gets the best deal in retirement? Australians or New Zealanders? RNZ / REECE BAKER Do New Zealanders or Australians get a better deal in retirement? Commentators say it depends who you’re asking. A number of people who contact RNZ with questions about their financial lives want to know about NZ … Read more

Teen caught huffing nangs while driving

Source: Radio New Zealand Cartridge of nitrous oxide, also called laughing gas or nangs, can cause serious health problems. These were found in a street in France in 2020. AFP/ GARO Police are concerned about what they say is an increase in drivers huffing nitrous oxide, or ‘nangs’, from small silver canisters. Last Wednesday, a … Read more

Fatal house fire, Sydenham

Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a house fire in Sydenham this afternoon. Police were called to assist Fire and Emergency New Zealand at the Korimako Lane property around 4pm. One person was transported to hospital in critical condition, where they sadly passed away. Enquiries into the circumstances of the fire are … Read more

Swiss-Belhotel International Strengthens Africa Portfolio with the Launch of The Gama by Swiss-Belhotel, Kilimani, Nairobi

Source: Media Outreach NAIROBI, KENYA – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 January 2026 – Swiss-Belhotel International, has signed a management agreement for The Gama by Swiss-Belhotel, Kilimani, Nairobi, with Albushra Real Estate Limited, marking the global debut of its newest brand concept and underscoring the group’s strategic expansion across Africa. The latest signing builds on … Read more

One seriously injured after Christchurch apartment fire

Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King One person is in a serious condition after an apartment fire in Christchurch on Tuesday afternoon. Fire and Emergency were called to the blaze in the suburb of Sydenham at 4:05pm after reports of a fire alarm sounding off and the smell of smoke. Four … Read more

Rhenus Group awarded EcoVadis Platinum Medal, placing in the top 1% globally

Source: Media Outreach Rhenus has earned the EcoVadis Platinum Medal, ranking in the top 1% worldwide for sustainability. The award highlights the Rhenus Group’s excellence in Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement. Platinum status reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to ESG principles, transparent reporting, and sustainable supply chains. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach … Read more

Flight bound for Vancouver loops back to Auckland Airport

Source: Radio New Zealand The flight looped back to Auckland soon after it left. Supplied / FlightRadar24 A flight bound for Vancouver returned to Auckland International Airport shortly after takeoff. The AC40 flight was due to depart Auckland at 2pm on Tuesday, but it didn’t leave until 2.51pm. According to Flight Aware, it landed back … Read more

Heavy traffic on Auckland’s south-western motorway after truck fire

Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland’s south-western motorway has reopened after a truck load of rubbish caught fire before it was spilled onto the road. The blaze and debris initially closed two lanes and filled the area with smoke. Both lanes near Lambie Drive have reopened and the debris cleared. The truck driver dumped his load … Read more

Road closed, Tauranga Direct Road, Hamurana, Rotorua

Source: New Zealand Police Tauranga Direct Road, Hamurana, Rotorua, is closed following a serious crash this evening. The two-vehicle crash occurred around 5.30pm, between Hamurana Road and Te Waerenga Road. Several people have been injured. The Serious Crash Unit have been advised and the road is expected to remain closed while emergency services work at … Read more

Miracle journey: From village rugby to Super Rugby captain

Source: Radio New Zealand Miracle Fai’ilagi will take the reigns from Moana’s inspirational 2024 leader, Ardie Savea, who is on playing sabbatical in Japan. Alan Lee / www.photosport.nz Miracle Fai’ilagi is no stranger to the unexpected, his very arrival into the world marked by extraordinary circumstances. Such was the nature of his birth that his … Read more

Pedestrian killed after crash involving two vehicles in Rangitikei

Source: Radio New Zealand Police responded to the fatal crash on Tuesday morning. (File photo) RNZ / REECE BAKER A person has died following a crash in Rangitikei. The crash on Taihape-Napier Rd, involving two vehicles and a pedestrian, was reported to police just after 11.20am. The pedestrian died at the scene, police said. The … Read more

Name release: Water-related incident, Mahia

Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm the name of the man who died following a water-related incident in Mahia on Sunday 11 January. He was 69-year-old Peter Reece Walker, from Mahia. Our thoughts are with those close to him at this time. The death has been referred to the Coroner. ENDS Issued by Police … Read more

Correction: Fatal crash, Rangitikei

Source: New Zealand Police An earlier release stated the fatal crash on Taihape-Napier Road involved two vehicles and a pedestrian. This is incorrect, the crash involved one vehicle and a pedestrian. We ask media to please update their stories to reflect this. We apologise for any confusion caused. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre MIL … Read more

Waka Ama pays tribute to one of its pillars at 2026 Nationals

Source: Radio New Zealand Ngāti Korokī Kahukura kaumātua and staunch supporter of Waka Ama, Karaitiana Tamatea. Supplied/Waka Ama Aotearoa NZ Waka Ama paddlers and officials have paid tribute to Ngāti Korokī Kahukura kaumātua and staunch supporter of waka ama, Karaitiana Tamatea. Tamatea, of Ngāti Korokī Kahukura and Te Aitanga a Mahaki, died on Saturday – … Read more

Football: ‘Healthy’ A-League club Auckland FC worried for opposition

Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland FC coach Steve Corica. RNZ / Marika Khabazi The off-field blows keep coming for the A-League this week, with the future of another club hanging in the balance, and concern about the overall health of the competition is ever present for a leading coach. On Monday the Australian Professional Leagues … Read more