‘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

Man bitten by police dog and arrested after allegedly shooting at police

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Marika Khabazi Police say it’s fortunate no was injured when a man shot at officers in Dargaville on Sunday evening. Inspector Dean Robinson, acting Northland district commander, said police received a report of man with a firearm on Bassett Street just after 8pm. Enquiries led police to a house … Read more

Wellington’s commuter trains back after two week shutdown for major repairs

Source: Radio New Zealand Wellington’s commuter trains are back after a two week closure for major track repairs. Buses replaced trains for most of the capital’s services between Boxing Day and January 12. During the closure, KiwiRail work included replacing the rails on Lower Hutt’s Ava Bridge and upgrading the Otaihanga level crossing in Kāpiti. … Read more

Two men charged with murder of Charles Pongi in Auckland’s Pt England more than two years on

Source: Radio New Zealand Charles Pongi died in hospital after being shot in Taurima Reserve, Pt England. (File photo) Google Maps Two new murder charges have been laid in relation to the 2023 shooting death of Charles Pongi in Auckland’s Pt England. Pongi, 32, died after he was shot in Taurima Reserve on 5 August … Read more

Name release: Water-related incident, Okitu

Source: New Zealand Police Police can now release the name of the woman who died following a water-related incident in Okitu on Monday 12 January. She was 42-year-old Sandie Lee Reihana, from Kaiti, Gisborne. Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this difficult time. The death has been referred to the Coroner. ENDS … Read more

‘It only takes one spark’ – fire restrictions at the top of South Island come into force

Source: Radio New Zealand The top of the south is experiencing high fire danger due to the hot and dry weather. File photo. RNZ / Tracy Neal Bans and restrictions on outdoor fires are coming into force across the top of the South Island as the risk of wildfire intensifies. Fire and Emergency (FENZ) has … Read more

Manage My Health fallout: Will other medical platforms boost security?

Source: Radio New Zealand As Manage My Health deals with the fallout from a data breach involving hundreds of thousands of medical files, other platforms are using multi-factor authentication to boost security. Some 125,000 patients were affected by the ransomware attack on Manage My Health, in which hundreds of thousands of medical files were stolen … Read more

Motorists urged to avoid Auckland’s south-western motorway after truck fire

Source: Radio New Zealand A rubbish truck blaze on an Auckland’s south-western motorway has forced two lanes to close. Police said the truck spilled its load near the Lambie Drive off-ramp onto the motorway after it caught fire. The two left lanes have been shut down, as well as the off-ramp itself. The truck driver … Read more

Police concerned with increase in nitrous oxide use while driving

Source: New Zealand Police Bay of Plenty Police are seeing a concerning increase of nitrous oxide use while driving. Police are aware of some people illegitimately using small sliver cannisters while driving, putting all road users at significant risk. Inhaling nitrous oxide can cause euphoria and dissociation, among other side effects. Whilst these effects are … Read more

Fatal crash, Rangitikei

Source: New Zealand Police A person has died following a crash in Rangitikei this morning. The crash on Taihape-Napier Road, involving two vehicles and a pedestrian, was reported just after 11:20am. The pedestrian died at the scene. The drivers of the two vehicles involved sustained moderate to serious injuries. Taihape-Napier Road remains closed near Comet … Read more

Fatal crash: Rangitikei

Source: New Zealand Police A person has died following a crash in Rangitikei this morning. The crash on Taihape-Napier Road, involving two vehicles and a pedestrian, was reported just after 11:20am. The pedestrian died at the scene. The drivers of the two vehicles involved sustained moderate to serious injuries. Taihape-Napier Road remains closed near Comet … Read more