Police find body inside of vehicle in Waikato River

Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied / NZ Police Police in Waikato have found a body inside of a vehicle in the Waikato River. They believe it to be missing 39-year-old man Aydan Brown. Brown went missing from the Hamilton suburb of Chartwell in August of last year. Divers were searching for another missing person in … Read more

Teens caught in the act following attempted burglary

Source: New Zealand Police A pair of teenage burglars have been caught in the act following a member of the public’s quick actions. Just before 1.30am, Police were notified of two people allegedly attempting to break in to a service station in Three Kings by smashing a window. Auckland City West Area Prevention Manager, Inspector … Read more

Body recovered, Waikato River

Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Hamilton City Area Commander Inspector Neil Faulkner: Police have recovered a body inside a vehicle in the Waikato River, believed to be missing 39-year-old man Aydan Brown. Police were conducting a search for another missing person in the river yesterday when Dive Squad located a vehicle with a body … Read more

Alyssa Healy to retire from all forms of cricket

Source: Radio New Zealand Among Healey’s slew of records includes highest individual score in a World Cup final and most dismissals by a wicketkeeper in T20 Internationals. © Photosport Ltd 2022 One of the games greats is calling an end to her incomparable cricket career. Alyssa Healy has announced she will retire from all forms … Read more

Christchurch cricket club hosts visiting Australian and UK cricketers

Source: Radio New Zealand Harcourt team-mates Oliver Pascoe (left) and Callum Wright during Sunday’s fixture RNZ / Adam Burns A Christchurch cricket club turned on the charm for their first game of the season, playing hosts to a globe-trotting outfit of social cricketers from offshore. The visitors, largely made up of amateur club players from … Read more

Leader warns tourism risks Blue Spring taonga

Source: Radio New Zealand 123rf A South Waikato official is calling for people to take responsibility for their actions to protect a nearly five-kilometre walkway at the Blue Spring near Putāruru. South Waikato Mayor Gary Petley said cars are reportedly parking dangerously along the route, coins are tossed into the water and rubbish is caught … Read more

Nikki Glaser’s best jokes from the 2026 Golden Globes

Source: Radio New Zealand In a world full of mediocre Hollywood sequels, Nikki Glaser, returning to host the Golden Globes for a second year running, proved Sunday that reboots can sometimes work. As stars visibly braced themselves for their moment under her spotlight, Glaser’s 10-minute opening monologue was full of snappy, self-aware jokes that gently … Read more

Samoa chief suggests returning Manawanui compensation to NZ as it’s not enough

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZN Naval Divers on the scene above HMNZS Manawanui, off the Southern Coast Of Upulo. New Zealand Defence Force Uncertainty around compensation payments for the HMNZS Manawanui marine disaster in Samoa is growing, with the paramount chief of one of the affected villages questioning whether money from the New Zealand government … Read more

Financial support needed for communities following severe weather events, LGNZ says

Source: Radio New Zealand Local Government New Zealand president and Gisborne mayor Rehette Stoltz. RNZ / Angus Dreaver Local Government New Zealand wants to ensure there’s financial support to help some communities meet proposed emergency management standards. The government has introduced a new Emergency Management Bill following the review of the 2023 North Island severe … Read more

Wellington to host Oceania-Pacific floorball qualifying this week

Source: Radio New Zealand Wellington will host the Oceania-Pacific qualifying tournament at the Ākau Tangi Sports Centre. Supplied/Wellington City Council A major floorball event kicks off in Wellington on Tuesday, with hopes New Zealand could make the men’s world championship for the first time. The game resembles ice hockey, but is played on a non-frozen … Read more

Kmart needs to be held accountable for asbestos in sand, shopper says

Source: Radio New Zealand Recalled sand products. Supplied / MBIE For Christchurch father of two Joe Baxter, there was no question he needed to act fast when alarms were raised over asbestos in children’s play sand sold by Kmart. “We were doing what was logical, we were removing the threat,” the teacher said. It was … Read more

How old is too old for a home loan?

Source: Radio New Zealand Some home loans will extend beyond retirement age, so how will you repay them? 123RF How old is too old for a home loan? One woman who argued that she should not have been allowed to take out a mortgage, given her age and that of her husband, has lost her … Read more

‘Darkwaves’: New research sheds light on underwater phenomenon

Source: Radio New Zealand Sediment in the water off the coast of Gisborne during a marine ‘darkwave’ event. Supplied / Jean Thoral A newly-named ‘darkwave’ phenomenon – where underwater light is blocked by sediment and other murk – can wreak havoc on marine ecosystems, New Zealand-led research has found. The short-term events – which affect … Read more

School attendance falls short of targets during December slump

Source: Radio New Zealand Only 131 of 2386 schools were still open on the last day of term four, 19 December. Supplied / Ministry of Education Daily school attendance slumped badly in the few schools that remained open beyond mid-December last year. Schools can choose their opening and closing dates within a range set by … Read more

Hang Lung Enters the Next Phase in Its Sustainability Journey with Ambitious New Targets

Source: Media Outreach New targets outlined for 2030 following the successful conclusion of the 25×25 sustainability targets HONG KONG SAR and SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 January 2026 – Hang Lung Properties Limited (SEHK stock code: 00101) (“Hang Lung” or the “Company”) today announces a new phase in its sustainability journey, unveiling … Read more

BBSB International Limited announces its subscription results; Recorded approximately 10,745 times of over-subscription for its Public Offer

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 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, is pleased to announce the subscription results for its shares under the Public Offer and Placing. The … Read more

Racing across frozen rivers, uniting youth worldwide: a glimpse into HIT’s inaugural ice dragon boat race with Oxford and Cambridge

Source: Media Outreach HARBIN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 January 2026 – On 10 January, the inaugural “HIT-Cambridge-Oxford Cup” Ice Dragon Boat International Friendship Race was held in Harbin, China’s “Ice City”. Fourteen teams participated, representing University of Oxford, University of Cambridge, Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT), other C9 League universities, as well … Read more

Gem Sri Lanka 2026 Concludes Successfully: Platinum Sponsor GUILD Propels Industry Growth

Source: Media Outreach Colombo, Sri Lanka – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 January 2026 – From January 7 to 9, Gem Sri Lanka 2026 was successfully held at the Shangri-La Hotel in the heart of Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka. Her Excellency Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, attended the official opening … Read more

Banyan Group Unveils New Residential Brand: Bellaguna

Source: Media Outreach The brand’s first project is Bellaguna Lake Residences Lotus, offering contemporary lakeside condos at iconic Laguna Phuket PHUKET, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 January 2026 – Banyan Group, a pioneer in purpose-driven hospitality and upscale branded residences, is proud to announce the launch of Bellaguna, its newest residential brand. Created … Read more

Appeal for information following Sydenham arson

Source: New Zealand Police Christchurch Police investigating an arson on Sydenham in December 2025 are seeking information from the public. At around 3:30am on Tuesday 23 December, Police were called to a fire at a commercial premises on Pilgrim Place. Detective Sergeant Luke Vaughan says Police are seeking information from the public to help identify … Read more

Football: A-League takes control of Central Coast Mariners

Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland FC’s Neyder Betancur shoots ahead of Central Coast Mariners Brian Kaltak in March 2025. Shane Wenzlick / www.photosport.nz Another A-League club is in trouble, with the Central Coast Mariners FC’s club participation agreement being terminated mid-season. The Australian Professional Leagues (APL) – which runs the A-League – on Monday took … Read more

Update – Incident in Highbury, Palmerston North

Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Sergeant Nigel Affleck: Police can now confirm one person has been critically injured after an incident in Highbury this afternoon. Officers were called to a Pioneer Highway address about 3.15pm, where one person was taken to hospital in critical condition. Police are continuing to make enquiries as we … Read more

‘We can’t rely on goodwill’ – NZ lags behind on battling AI creation of sexual images

Source: Radio New Zealand Grok has allowed users to create sexualised images of people without their knowledge or consent. Jonathan Raa / NurPhoto via AFP New Zealand lags behind other countries in clamping down on fake images of naked women and children, an organisation working to prevent child sexual exploitation says. The British government is … Read more

Sewage leak that closed popular beach blamed on bottles in toilets

Source: Radio New Zealand The warning covered Corsair Bay, the jetty and beach at Cass Bay, and the beach at Rāpaki Bay. RNZ / Niva Chittock Bottles put in public toilets are being blamed for a wastewater system overflow that closed a popular Christchurch beach at the weekend. A health warning was issued after raw … Read more

Household labour force survey estimated working-age population: December 2025 quarter – Stats NZ information release

Source: Statistics New Zealand Household labour force survey estimated working-age population: December 2025 quarter – information release9 January 2025 The household labour force survey estimated working-age population table shows the population benchmarks used to produce household labour force survey estimates for the upcoming labour market statistics release. Visit Statistics New Zealand website to read the … Read more

Further appeal in Christmas Day firearms incident in Hornby

Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Sergeant Luke Vaughan: Police continue to investigate a firearms incident in Christchurch on Christmas Day and are appealing for further information from the public. Police received calls shortly after 6:30pm on 25 December reporting a male being chased by others in Hornby, one with a firearm in their … Read more

Firearms Safety Authority executive director Angela Brazier retires following McSkimming report

Source: Radio New Zealand Firearms Safety Authority executive director Angela Brazier, left. RNZ / Anneke Smith The executive director of the Firearms Safety Authority is retiring two months after the police watchdog’s scathing report into how police handled allegations of sexual offending by former deputy commissioner Jevon McSkimming. RNZ earlier revealed the identities of some … Read more