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Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied / NZ Police Police have recovered two bodies from the Waikato River. Hamilton City Area Commander Inspector Neil Faulkner said they found a person dead in the Waikato River, believed to be missing 25-year-old man Teananga Tiotia. Police and divers have been conducting a search of the river since Tiotia … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The road was currently blocked (file photo). 123RF Police are responding to a two-vehicle crash on the Taihape-Napier Road, near Comet Road, Hawke’s Bay. Police said the crash was reported shortly before midday, and initial indications were that there were serious injuries. The road was blocked. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Moana Pasifika Miracle Faillagi scores his third try during the Super Rugby Pacific match, Moana Pasifika v Hurricanes, North Harbour Stadium, Auckland. Michael Thomas/ActionPress The first player to sign a Super Rugby contract straight from Samoan club rugby, Miracle Fai’ilagi, will lead Moana Pasifika for the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season. … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police are continuing the investigation into the shooting of a man at a Palmerston North car park yesterday. Detective Senior Sergeant David Thompson says emergency services were called to Marriner Street by a member of the public after gunshots were heard, about 3.15pm on Monday 13 January. “The victim was located … Read more
Source: Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington A massive black coral, measuring 4 metres high and 4.5 metres wide, has been found by researchers exploring the underwater depths of Fiordland. The coral, a protected species, is likely to be 300-400 years old and thought to be among the largest ever seen in the waters … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Firearms Safety Authority executive director Angela Brazier RNZ / Anneke Smith The executive director of the Firearms Safety Authority says she believes she’s been “targeted” by police leadership, including the police commissioner, and says her reputation is now “shit”. In an exclusive interview with RNZ, Angela Brazier says she’s “pissed off” … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied / James Bell A large black coral believed to be centuries old is one of the largest ever found in the waters of New Zealand, researchers say. The coral, measured at 4m high and 4.5m wide, was found in the waters of Fiordland. It was likely to be 300-400 years … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police can now names of the two men who died following a water related incident on Ripirō Beach between Mahuta Gap and Glinks Gully on 3 January. They were Johnathan Brian Webster, 54, of Dargaville and Joseph Wiremu Webster, 43, of Tauranga. Police extends our condolences to their whānau and friends … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Citizenship wait times have reached a new low under this Government, with continued focus on efficient application processing, Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden announced today. “Despite a comparable number of applications over the last three years, wait times for outcomes on citizenship applications has dropped by 72 per cent since Labour was last in Government. The … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Police say they will not be charging three people arrested for fighting in a public place during a solidarity for Venezuela protest in Wellington last week. Former mayoral hopeful Graham Bloxham was arrested alongside two other men following a scuffle during the protest in the central city shortly after midday on … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Police are investigating whether three bar roberies in the area were linked. (File photo) RNZ / REECE BAKER A police investigation into whether a spate of aggravated robberies at Hutt Valley bars are linked is underway. Police said the most recent bar targeted was on King St in Upper Hutt on … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 13 January 2026 During annual checks of islands in Dusky Sound and Preservation Inlet – areas managed to remain deer-free – three deer were removed: one from Indian Island and two from Anchor Island. These checks also included surrounding islets, ensuring these islands continue to provide safe, intact habitats for … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government A new pilot programme will help small businesses overcome barriers in accessing artificial intelligence tools that boost productivity and unlock growth, Small Business and Manufacturing Minister Chris Penk has announced. “Artificial intelligence is becoming part of how Kiwis work every day across many industries. It can quickly sort information, answer simple customer questions at any hour, draft … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Energy Minister Simon Watts says the Government is taking decisive action to ensure Kiwis get a fair deal on electricity by strengthening the Electricity Authority. “Kiwis are feeling the pressure of high power bills. The Government is moving quickly to fix this by strengthening the Electricity Authority, which oversees the electricity … Read more
Source: Press Release Service Headline: Top Auckland Web Design Agencies 2026 Review Kiwi Web Design has released its updated Top Web Design Agencies in Auckland guide for 2026. The independently reviewed list evaluates leading Auckland agencies based on recent work, market activity, and suitability for small and medium-sized businesses. The guide is not sponsored and … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand US President Donald Trump. AFP / Getty Images North America / Kevin Dietsch US President Donald Trump has announced a 25 percent on any country that does business with the Islamic Republic of Iran. “Effective immediately, any Country doing business with the Islamic Republic of Iran will pay a Tariff of … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand When I first moved back to Australia after years living in Spain, I brought home an unexpected skill: how to hang out with friends without spending money. Cash was tight while abroad, and most of my circle couldn’t afford regular fancy dinners or big nights out, so we learnt to get … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ/Mark Papalii A person has been arrested at a protest outside the Iranian Embassy in Wellington. About 40 people have been chanting, calling for the removal of the Iranian regime and for the Crown Prince Reze Pahlavi to be installed as Shah. RNZ/Mark Papalii Many there say they have family back … Read more
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Fisheries New Zealand is warning poachers that we will prosecute anyone stealing from our shared resources. This follows action taken by fishery officers in the Eastern Bay of Plenty who’ve caught several people over summer with hundreds of green lipped mussels, some of them taken from a closed area. … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Each year the games industry reaches new highs and 2026 is no exception. With the release of long-awaited sequels like GTA VI and new exciting titles like Marvels Wolverine, gamers are spoiled for choice this year. Marvel’s Wolverine Play videoPause video This video is hosted on Youtube. .1em]:grid-cols-[calc(14rem*var(–base-multiplier))_1fr] @[28.1em]:p-16 @[28.1em]:gap-16 @[18.75em]:grid-cols-[2fr_3fr] … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Weak sales were still cited as the chief constraint on businesses. RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King Business confidence improves to highest level since March 2014 Net 39 percent expect economic improvement vs +17 pct in September survey Businesses report better demand, plan to invest and hire more. Inflation pressures contained around 3 … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The method has had promising outcomes overseas. AFP / Thom Leach / Science Photo Library The founder of the Bergen four-day treatment for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) says the intensive process achieves better results than more drawn-out treatments. The method has had promising outcomes overseas and is now being trialled here … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Singer, songwriter and composer Bret McKenzie will perform two shows in April in support of his latest album, Freak Out City. The Flight of the Conchords star will put on one set at Meow Nui in Wellington on 2 April followed by an Auckland show at The Hollywood on 5 April. … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Which has better data security – Manage My Health or the KFC app? RNZ / Finn Blackwell / 123rf Colonel Sanders has better web security than many digital health providers, an IT expert has claimed, saying the government is failing to enforce what minimum standards it has. It comes after two … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Shoppers at Sylvia Park, Auckland, on Boxing Day 2025. Ke-Xin Li / RNZ It was a quiet end to December for many retailers. Data from Worldline shows that spending across its payment network through December was below the levels recorded a year earlier. Consumer spending processed through all core retail merchants … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police are appealing to the public for information following a spate of robberies in the Hutt Valley. About 1.30am on Saturday 10 January, Police were notified of an incident at a bar in King Street, Upper Hutt. Detective Senior Sergeant Martin Todd, of Hutt Valley Police, says two people brandishing weapons … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Ardie Savea sporting a nasty eye injury in Japan. tiktok All Black Ardie Savea has suffered a gruesome eye injury playing in Japan. The superstar flanker posted a video on TikTok which shows several stitches and heavy bruising above his right eye. Savea has a history of eye issues. During the … Read more