Homicide investigation launched, Manurewa

Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Inspector Karen Bright, Counties Manukau CIB: Police have launched a homicide investigation following the death of a man in Manurewa overnight. Emergency services were called to Balfour Road around 11.10pm to reports a man had been shot. Sadly, the man was pronounced dead at the scene. Cordons … Read more

Transporting NZ warns of ‘double-dipping’ motorists with tolls on existing roads

Source: Radio New Zealand The bill also sought to restrict heavy vehicles from driving alternative routes that could avoid tolled sections. Supplied via LDR The road freight industry says a proposal to add tolls to existing roads is “double-dipping” motorists for work already paid for through taxes and road-user charges. Submissions closed this week on … Read more

From CVs to interviews: How to job hunt in a tough employment market

Source: Radio New Zealand Wellingtonian Annalese Booker sometimes spends up to 12 hours on a single job application, in the hopes of standing out in a tough market. She took voluntary redundancy in 2024 after nearly a decade at the same organisation. She planned to sample different industries through contract work before settling into a … Read more

2026 sporting bucket list – the year’s biggest events

Source: Radio New Zealand Argentina celebrate their 2022 FIFA World Cup success. KEITA IIJIMA / AFP As another year draws to a close, it’s time to look forward to the major sporting events of the coming year. For many, the highlight will be the FIFA Football World Cup, held every four years, after a seemingly … Read more

Butter, margarine or nut spreads: which is best?

Source: Radio New Zealand There are a multitude of options at the supermarket when it comes to butters and spreads. Many of us have a passionate preference for either butter, margarine or nut spreads, but which one is best for our household or health? We asked the experts what their advice is and how to … Read more

Sizzling temperatures, strong winds and heavy rain in South Island weather mix

Source: Radio New Zealand Several watches and warnings are in place. MetService screenshot Parts of the South Island are set to swelter on Saturday, but some regions are also bracing for heavy wind and rain throughout the weekend. Motueka, Blenheim, Kaikōura and Christchurch are under heat alerts, with temperatures expected to hit or exceed 30 … Read more

Auckland FC go clear at the top after an impressive win

Source: Radio New Zealand Sam Cosgrove of Auckland reacts after scoring against Brisbane, 2026. AAP / Photosport Auckland FC have gone clear at the top of the A-League after an impressive win across the Tasman. Auckland overpowered Brisbane Roar in a 2-0 win at Suncorp Stadium, extending their lead to five points. It was an … Read more

Breakers embarrassed on home court

Source: Radio New Zealand Sydney Kings centre Tim Soares and Breakers centre Rob Loe jostle for a rebound, 2026. www.photosport.nz The Breakers have been destroyed by the Sydney Kings in their latest NBL game. The Auckland side went down by 41 points, their fifth loss in their last six games. The Kings were without two … Read more

Sir Tim Shadbolt’s Invercargill funeral service details revealed

Source: Radio New Zealand Shadbolt was made a Knight Companion of New Zealand Order of Merit in the 2019 New Year’s Honours List. Stephen Jaquiery/ODT A public funeral service to celebrate the life of Sir Tim Shadbolt will be held in Invercargill next Friday. The former Waitematā and Invercargill mayor died on Thursday, aged 78. … Read more

Search on for inaugural women’s national Scrabble champion

Source: Radio New Zealand The second day of the tournament in Mt Albert will be livestreamed. Surendran MP Scrabble players have flocked to Auckland for the inaugural women’s Scrabble championship, starting Saturday. Twenty avid Scrabble players will compete for the chance to be crowned as the country’s first ever women’s champ. Tournament director Jenny Litchfield … Read more

Manage My Health breach victims warned to beware bank account theft

Source: Radio New Zealand Manage My Health insists it encrypted health data in its database and user passwords. RNZ / Finn Blackwell An information technology expert warns the Manage My Health data breach may make victims vulnerable to bank account theft. About 125,000 Manage My Health users have been affected by a massive data breach, … Read more

Kiwi running prodigy Boh Ritchie eyes next challenge after erasing legend from record books

Source: Radio New Zealand Boh Ritchie (right) wins the NZ 800 metres title at Dunedin. Michael Dawson/Athletics NZ 2025 Even in her finest hour, Boh Ritchie found her long-awaited breakthrough lost amid the clamour over another distance-running prodigy on this side of the Tasman. In December, the Cambridge teen erased a Kiwi athletics legend from … Read more

PolyU research teams and startups shine at CES 2026, winning three prestigious innovation awards

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 January 2026 – The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) led 19 startups to the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026, held from 6 to 9 January. Alongside the groundbreaking technologies presented by participating startups, the University also showcased its research achievements, covering fields such … Read more

PETRONAS Lubricants International Debuts First-to-Market JASO-Certified Lubricants for Japan’s Newest Generation of Engines

Source: Media Outreach CHIBA, JAPAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 January 2026 – PETRONAS Lubricants International (PLI) today set a new industry benchmark at the Tokyo Auto Salon with the debut of its market-first Japanese Automotive Standards Organization (JASO)-certified lubricants engineered for Japan’s latest generation of advanced engines. This milestone is anchored by the … Read more

Starlight Centre Launches New Program For Students with Autism Entering Mainstream Primary Schools.

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 January 2026 – Starlight Centre has launched a new program designed for students with autism entering mainstream primary schools, including Pathlight and St. Andrew’s Mission School, next year. This school-readiness program is aimed at preschoolers (around 6 years old) in preparation for the challenges of … Read more

Final Weeks to Visit UABBHK 2025 — Explore AI-Enhanced Architecture Before Exhibition Closes on 24 January

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 January 2026 – The 2025 Hong Kong & Shenzhen Bi-City Biennale of Urbanism Architecture (Hong Kong) (UABBHK 2025) is entering its final two weeks at Oil Street Art Space (Oi!) and East Kowloon Cultural Centre (EKCC). Organised by The Hong Kong Institute of … Read more

Top seed Elina Svitolina survives major scare, advances to ASB Classic semi

Source: Radio New Zealand Elina Svitolina celebrates victory at the 2026 ASB Classic. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Tournament top seed Elina Svitolina of Ukraine has survived a major scare to beat British qualifier Sonay Kartal 6-4 6-7 7-6 and advance to the semi-finals of the ASB Classic in Auckland. Svitolina told Sky Sport the final set was … Read more

What you need to know about washing cars (and more) at home

Source: Radio New Zealand Numerous questions have been raised on social media following the publication of an RNZ article on Wednesday that warned car owners of a hefty fine they might receive if they washed their vehicles at home. Individuals discharging contaminants such as cleaning products into stormwater systems face fines of $1500, while companies … Read more

Kmart recalls gel packs due to risk they contain toxic substance

Source: Radio New Zealand Kmart signage at the Westfield St Lukes mall. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly Gel packs sold at Kmart for seven years have been recalled due to the risk that they may include a toxic substance. Anko Small Gel Pak and Anko Large Gel Pak have been sold at Kmart in New Zealand … Read more

How poo detecting dogs are helping native birds return to Waiheke Island

Source: Radio New Zealand Tilde Sorensen and her dog Parker RNZ Sniffing out the last stoats on Waiheke Island is all in a day’s work for springer spaniel Parker and dog handler Tilde Sorensen. Five boxes lay on the ground in front of Parker. Four were decoys and one held what he was supposed to … Read more

Paymentology releases Quick Start Guide to successfully launch card programmes in the Philippines

Source: Media Outreach Produced in collaboration with Flagship Advisory Partners, the guide shares the essential steps to design and scale debit, credit and prepaid card programmes, from pilot to launch. MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 January 2026 – Paymentology, the leading global issuer processor, has shared a new ‘Quick Start Guide’ that … Read more

PAObank Launches “Money Safe” Offer

Source: Media Outreach Protect Your Deposits While Earning an Extra 1% p.a. HKD Savings Interest Rate HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 January 2026 – PAO Bank Limited (“PAObank”) has upgraded the “Money Safe” feature, further safeguarding customers’ deposits. To encourage the wider adoption of “Money Safe” and other anti-fraud measures, PAObank … Read more

Manage My Health patients draw blanks in quest for information on cybersecurity breach

Source: Radio New Zealand The company has apologised for the breach and hopes to have contacted affected patients by early next week. RNZ / Finn Blackwell Patients whose health records have been stolen in the Manage My Health ransomware attack are struggling to get any information, with the website repeatedly crashing and the 0800 number … Read more

‘In God’s timing’: Tonga’s Katoa back at training two months after severe head injury

Source: Radio New Zealand Eliesa Katoa Joshua Devenie / Photosport Tonga rugby league star Eli Katoa is back on the training paddock, but in a limited capacity, two months after being admitted to hospital with a serious head injury. Eli Katoa’s club, the Melbourne Storm, has posted video of him taking part in passing drills. … Read more

Manage My Health patients draw blanks in quest for information on cyber-security breach

Source: Radio New Zealand The company has apologised for the breach and hopes to have contacted affected patients by early next week. RNZ / Finn Blackwell Patients whose health records have been stolen in the Manage My Health ransomware attack are struggling to get any information, with the website repeatedly crashing and the 0800 number … Read more

Manawatū-Whanganui – planned state highway roadworks, 10 January to 16 January

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency This is the first state highway planned roadworks update for Manawatū-Whanganui in 2026. Some of our state highways are busy with traffic this summer, so give yourself plenty of time to reach your destination, and keep up to date with planned works via  Journey Planner(external link).   To keep up to … Read more

Canadian national sentenced to home detention for child abuse images

Source: Radio New Zealand Christchurch District Court. RNZ / Nate McKinnon A Canadian national caught with child abuse images and videos has been sentenced to 10 months’ home detention before being deported. Joshua Kuyten, 33, previously pleaded guilty to one representative charge of possessing objectionable material. He appeared for sentencing before Judge Jane McMeeken in … Read more