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Source: Radio New Zealand George Gee spends almost every weekend at his holiday home in on a low-lying part of Ōakura Road. That same settlement was among the hardest hit by the Northland floods, which have isolated communities, destroyed homes and left some with nothing. “It was about 4am this morning, and it was heavy, … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Graham Garnett Supplied / NZ Police A tramper who disappeared in Kahurangi National Park last month has been found alive. Police Search and Rescue Sergeant Jonny Evans said Graham Garnett, 66, was found about 2.30pm Sunday at Venus Hut by contractors working in the area and extracted by Nelson Marlborough Rescue … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Sergeant Jonny Evans, Police Search and Rescue. Graham Garnett, 66, has been found sheltering in a hut in Kahurangi National Park, alive. Graham went tramping in the Baton/Ellis River area and did not return as expected on 30 December. An operation got underway involving Land Search and Rescue … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The government is seeking urgent advice on dealing with the alleged stripping of rockpools by harvesters in the north Auckland area. On Saturday, about a hundred people demonstrated at Army Bay in Auckland’s Whangaparāoa for the protection of local rockpools. Residents … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Michael Bracewell’s international career has flourished, despite a late start. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Black Caps captain Michael Bracewell says he didn’t expect to play one game for New Zealand, let alone bring up his 100th ODI wearing the silver fern. Bracewell leads a depleted touring side hoping to seal its first-ever one-day … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Pia Vlok was one of the Wellington Phoenix’s two goal scorers, in a 2-0 win over Canberra, on 17 January (file photo). Marty Melville Late goals from teenagers Zoe Benson and Pia Vlok have secured Wellington Phoenix a 2-nil victory over second-placed Canberra United FC, in a round 13 A-League clash. … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Campbell Melville Ives takes second place on the podium, alongside winner Scotty James (Australia) and third Valentino Guseli (Australia). FIS/David Tributsch Kiwi snowboarder Campbell Melville Ives has showcased a new triple jump sequence to secure silver in the halfpipe at the latest FIS World Cup in Switzerland. The Winter Olympic-bound teen’s … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Sam Mennenga topscored for the Breakers with 28 points, in their win over Cairns. © Photosport Ltd 2025 www.photosport.nz NZ Breakers NBL season is still alive, after they beat Cairns Taipans 104-86 in their latest match. The win was their second in a row and was largely built on a dominant … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland FC has decisively won the first-ever North v South Kiwi derby in the new Oceania Football Confederation Pro League (OFC), following a clinical 3-0 victory over South Island United. New Football Oceania Professional League kicks off, in Auckland In front of a noisy and expectant crowd at Eden Park in … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Rassie Erasmus and an AI generated image of Tony Brown PHOTOSPORT Outspoken Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus has taken to social media to address rumours of Tony Brown’s links to the now vacant All Black coaching role. Erasmus posted an AI-generated video of Brown, who is currently attack coach for the world … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The Ngaiotonga Bridge has been washed out, Whangarei District Council warned on Sunday. Supplied/ Whangarei District Council Flooding in Northland has isolated communities, led to a deluge of calls to emergency services and prompted warnings that those affected should move to higher ground. Just before 9am on Sunday, Fire and Emergency … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Sam Mennenga top scored for the Breakers with 28 points, in their 104-86 win over Cairns on January 17th 2026. © Photosport Ltd 2025 www.photosport.nz The New Zealand Breakers NBL season’s still alive after beating the Cairns Taipans 104-86 in their latest match. The win was their second in a row, … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand There never seems to be a shortage of good crime shows on TV, and network television is teeming with detectives who think – and act – differently. This fall, new seasons of Elsbeth, High Potential, Patience and Watson have aired, and they all feature leads who share similar characteristics: They’re outsiders, … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Pia Vlok was one of the Wellington Phoenix’s two goal scorers, in a 2-0 win over Canberra, on 17 January (file photo). Marty Melville Late goals from teenagers Zoe Benson and Pia Vlok have secured Wellington Phoenix a 2-nil victory over second-placed Canberra United FC, in a round 13 A-League clash. … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has asked for urgent advice on how to deal with reports of rockpools on Whangaparāoa Peninsula and other areas being stripped of marine life, Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones and Parliamentary Under-Secretary Jenny Marcroft say. “I have asked Fisheries New Zealand officials to provide the advice with urgency given … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The crash on Tahuna Rd involved one car. (File photo) RNZ / Marika Khabazi A person has died the day after a single-car crash near Whakatāne. Emergency services were called to Tahuna Rd about 3.40pm on Saturday. Two people were seriously injured in the crash initially, but police said one of … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Pia Vlok was one of the Wellington Phoenix’s two goal scorers, in a 2-0 win over Canberra, on 17 January (file photo). Marty Melville Late goals from teenagers Zoe Benson and Pia Vlok have secured Wellington Phoenix a 2-nil victory over second-placed Canberra United FC, in a round 13 A-League clash. … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The crash happened on Puketona Rd. (File photo) RNZ / REECE BAKER A person has died after being struck by a vehicle in Northland’s Bay of Islands overnight. Police said at 12.10am on Sunday, the pedestrian was hit on Puketona Rd, near the Garden Court intersection in Haruru. The spokesperson said … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Motorists are advised to take extra and avoid travel due to flooding and slips between Whangaruru and Helena Bay. Police have received multiple calls this morning reports of intense flooding and slips in the Whangaruru, Oakua, and Helena Bay areas, especially on Russel Road. Thankfully, at this stage there are no … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a serious crash in Tahuna Road, Whakatāne yesterday afternoon. Emergency services were called to the single vehicle crash around 3.40pm. Sadly, one person has died. Another person remains in a serious condition in hospital. The road was closed while the Serious Crash Unit conducted a scene … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand (file photo) RNZ / Nate McKinnon Drivers have been warned of flooding in some parts of Northland, after heavy rain, while some areas have been isolated by slips and floods. On Sunday morning Whangārei District Council said drivers should not travel in or out of Ngunguru, Helena Bay, Ōakura, Punaruku, or … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police One person has sadly died following a serious crash in Haruru early this morning. Around 12.10am today, a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on Puketona Road, near the Garden Court intersection. Sadly, despite emergency services best efforts, the pedestrian died at the scene. Puketona Road was closed between Haruru Falls … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the action, as Nathan McCullum’sTeam Cricket take on Kieran Read’s Team Rugby for the T20 Black Clash. See how the game unfolded below. Confirmed players Team Rugby: Kieran Read (captain), Jordie Barrett, Kaylum Boshier, Andy Ellis, David Hill, Michael Hussey, Ngani Laumape, Colin Slade, Tim Southee, Jason Spice, Ofisa … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Wegovy slimming medication at a pharmacy in Berlin. AFP / Jens Kalaene Pharmac is seeking clinical advice on whether weight loss medication should be funded. New Zealand has the third-highest adult obesity rate in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). One in three people over the age of 15 … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Sundar the red panda. Supplied/Te Nukuao Wellington Zoo Staff at Te Nukuau Wellington Zoo are mourning the death of Sundar, one of the zoo’s popular red pandas and a familiar face to generations of visitors. Sundar was euthanised last weekend at the age of 12 after his health declined, with keepers … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Orcas have been spotted scouting the waters of Wellington Harbour. Footage, captured on Saturday from Seatoun Wharf, shows two orcas exploring Wellington Harbour. The orcas are reportedly named Funky Monkey and Pickle. According to the Department of Conservation, orcas commonly venture into Wellington Harbour throughout spring and summer looking for food, … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Seaview treatment plant. RNZ / Krystal Gibbens A warning has been issued after a sewage leak in Wellington. Wellington Water said partially treated wastewater was released into the ocean after a mechanical failure at the Seaview treatment plant around 6pm on Saturday. It said the water near the leak may look … Read more