‘Extensive damage’ to vehicles after crash involving police car

Source: Radio New Zealand Both cars received “extensive” damage. Supplied / Cherie Player Two people have minor injuries after a crash involving a police vehicle. Senior sergeant Fane Troy said police were called about 3.15pm on Wednesday about the two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1 in Piarere. It involved a police car and member of … Read more

Water Safety – Team effort saves three people from overturned vessel off Tolaga Bay

Source: Maritime New Zealand Three people have been rescued after their crayfishing vessel overturned off Tolaga Bay today, thanks to a coordinated effort involving Maritime NZ’s Rescue Coordination Centre (RCCNZ), NZ Police, Coastguard Tautiaki Moana, the New Zealand Defence Force, the Eastland Rescue Helicopter, Surf Lifesaving NZ and local commercial operators. Around 11 am, a … Read more

Bolton opens its first “Bolton Food Research & Innovation Center” to advance innovation and science towards a more sustainable seafood industry

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 January 2026 – Bolton, with its Food Business Unit, has inaugurated today its first Research & Innovation Center, marking a major milestone in its long-standing commitment to driving positive change and sustainable development in the seafood industry. Established in Singapore with the support of Enterprise … Read more

Xtep Expands Overseas: Deep Restructuring of Malaysian Channels Marks Entry into Intensive Global Strategy Phase

Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 January 2026 – Running shoes brand Xtep has announced that it will form a joint venture with Bonia, a distributor with over 50 years of market expertise in Malaysia, to jointly develop the Malaysian market. Analysts indicate that this move will accelerate Xtep’s … Read more

Flyer King Repositions Its Brand for 2026, Launches New Slogan

Source: Media Outreach “The First Choice for Brand Event Planning” to Lead Integrated Service Upgrade** HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 January 2026 – Founded in 2013 with a focus on street promotions and flyer distribution, Flyer King (洗樓王) officially announced the launch of its new brand slogan—“The First Choice for Brand … Read more

Kryston Catering Launches Year of the Golden Horse Collection for Seamless Reunion Celebrations

Source: Media Outreach From intimate family dinners to grand corporate feasts, Kryston’s Chinese New Year menus bring abundance and prosperity to every table. Let the spirit of reunion take centre stage while hosts embrace meaningful moments with loved ones. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 January 2026 – As the Year of the Golden … Read more

Dusit records all-time high hotel signings in 2025, positions for a strong year of openings in 2026

Source: Media Outreach Landmark deals across India, Japan, the Maldives, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia underscore strong developer confidence and the enduring appeal of Dusit’s diversified brand portfolio. BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 January 2026 – Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has achieved the strongest … Read more

Quick response in Waitārere Beach incident likely saved lives

Source: New Zealand Police Manawatū Police say quick attendance at the scene of a shooting in Waitārere Beach likely helped save three victims’ lives. A 111 call was placed around 12:40am today requesting assistance at the Waitārere Beach Road property, where three people – a 46-year-old woman, a 17-year-old boy, and a 21-year-old man – … Read more

Appeal for information following serious assault, Churton Park

Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Acting Detective Sergeant Laura Murdoch: Wellington Police investigating a number of serious assaults in Churton Park are appealing for information that may assist us in identifying the men pictured, as we believe they may be able to assist our investigation. On Saturday 13 December 2025, Police were called to … Read more

Police make arrest following aggravated robbery at dairy

Source: New Zealand Police A teenager will face court over an aggravated robbery in Whangārei late last week. It comes as Police continue to investigate a series of aggravated robberies targeting dairies in the community over recent weeks. Detective Senior Sergeant Shane Pilmer, Whangārei CIB, says Police have been investigating the incident on Jack Street … Read more

As it happened: Auckland Aces v Canterbury Kings Super Smash T20 cricket

Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland Aces’ Dale Phillips bats during the Auckland Aces v Canterbury Kings, Super Smash Twenty20 cricket match at Eden Park. Photosport The Auckland Aces won the top-of-the-table T20 Super Smash game over the Canterbury Kings by nine wickets on Wednesday. The Kings set the hosts a total of 133 to chase … Read more

Majority of emergency department nurses experienced abuse over holiday season, survey says

Source: Radio New Zealand 123rf A survey of emergency department nurses shows a majority were subjected to abuse over the festive season. The New Zealand Nurses Organisation survey of showed 84 percent of those who worked over the Christmas/New Year reported dealing with unacceptable behaviour. The union said more than half felt the emergency department … Read more

UFC: Israel Adesanya to return against Joe Pyfer in UFC Seattle fight night main event

Source: Radio New Zealand Israel Adesanya Photosport After more than a year out of action, Israel Adesanya will make his return to the UFC Octagon when he takes on number 15-ranked Joe Pyfer in Seattle. ‘The Last Stylebender’ – currently ranked at number 6 – will be seeking his first win since his epic knockout … Read more

‘A tragedy’: Road worker dies after being hit by vehicle

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / REECE BAKER A WorkSafe investigation is underway following the death of a road worker who was struck by a vehicle in the central North Island. Emergency services responded to the fatal crash on the Taihape-Napier Road shortly after 11.20am on Tuesday. Police said the crash involved a vehicle and … Read more

Dog rescued from car in Christchurch as temperature inside passes 49C

Source: Radio New Zealand The cars internal temperature was 49.1C when checked by the SPCA. Supplied / SPCA A dog has been rescued from a hot car that had an internal temperature of more than 49C. The SPCA said reports of dogs being left inside hot cars continue to “roll in” despite its best efforts … Read more

Smoke warning for Dunedin after scout hall catches fire

Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied / Chloe Matthews Fire and Emergency has sent out a smoke warning in Dunedin as crews battle a fire in the Roslyn Scout Hall. It said the fire is producing large amounts of smoke, particularly in the Kaikorai Valley north of Stuart Street. Fire and Emergency said people in the … Read more

Shape the Era, Pioneer the Times — Ge Jun 2026 New Year Eve’s Talk Opens in Guangzhou, Offering Forward-Looking Perspectives for Entrepreneurs

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 January 2026 – Initiated by Ge Jun, Chairman and CEO of TOJOY Enterprise Services, Shape the Era, Pioneer the Times — Ge Jun 2026 New Year Eve’s Talk was grandly held at the Guangzhou Baiyun International Convention Center. At the crossroads of 2025 … Read more

Team effort saves three people from overturned vessel off Tolaga Bay

Source: Maritime New Zealand Three people have been rescued after their crayfishing vessel overturned off Tolaga Bay today, thanks to a coordinated effort involving Maritime NZ’s Rescue Coordination Centre (RCCNZ), NZ Police, Coastguard Tautiaki Moana, the New Zealand Defence Force, the Eastland Rescue Helicopter, Surf Lifesaving NZ and local commercial operators. Around 11 am, a … Read more

Gold, silver sellers scramble to keep up with demand

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Summer would normally be a quiet period for The Gold Exchange in Wellington. But this year there has been no let-up. Visitors are buying 50 silver coins at a time, and orders for gold are running hot, even as prices continue to rise. Gold was selling for … Read more

Allianz Risk Barometer 2026: Cyber remains top business risk but AI fastest riser at #2 in Asia Pacific

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 January 2026 – Cyber incidents created many headlines in 2025 and are still the biggest worry for companies in Asia Pacific and globally in 2026, according to the Allianz Risk Barometer. The past year has also been a significant one for accelerated adoption of artificial … Read more

Christchurch police operation targeting gang-related funeral ends with four arrests

Source: Radio New Zealand Police also impounded a motorcycle and a vehicle. 123rf.com Four people have been arrested in an operation targeting what Christchurch police described as a gang-related funeral. One was arrested for breaching the gang patch ban and the others were for outstanding warrants and driving offences. Canterbury District Commander Superintendent Tony Hill … Read more

L’Authentique Chicken & Duck Parfait recalled following food safety failure

Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied A specific batch of L’Authentique Chicken & Duck Parfait is being recalled following a failure of food safety controls. The recall was published on the Ministry for Primary Industries website on Wednesday. MPI said the parfait with a use by date on 24/08/26 was affected by the recall. The parfait … Read more

All EB Games stores in NZ to close at end of month

Source: Radio New Zealand All EB Games stores will close for the last time on 31 January. Supplied EB Games is shutting down its New Zealand business and closing all its stores at the end of the month. In a letter sent to employees last week, EB Games Australia & New Zealand managing director Shane … Read more

Road blocked, Stuart Street, Kaikorai, Dunedin

Source: New Zealand Police Stuart Street, Kaikorai, Dunedin, is currently blocked following a structure fire this afternoon. Police were called to assist Fire and Emergency New Zealand around 3.40pm. Cordons are in place on Stuart Street from Kaikorai Valley Road to Highgate. Motorists are advised to avoide the area and expect delays. ENDS MIL OSI

Appointments – Federated Farmers names new chief executive

Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers has appointed Mike Siermans as its new chief executive. Siermans has been the organisation’s interim CEO since September last year, following Terry Copeland’s departure after seven years in the role. Federated Farmers president Wayne Langford says Siermans brings extensive senior leadership and commercial experience that set him apart from other candidates. … Read more

Communities Against Alcohol Harm – F-Bombs away: High standards for alcohol advertising reaching new lows

Source: Communities Against Alcohol Harm “If you want to drop F-bombs in your advertising, now you can, thanks to a new decision from the Advertising Standards Authority” said Nathan Cowie, Community Affairs Advisor with Communities Against Alcohol Harm. “Dropping an F-bomb is now considered to be consistent with a high standard of social responsibility to consumers … Read more

Maritime New Zealand Statement – Sentencing in case of death of crew member on Sealord vessel

Source: Maritime New Zealand Yesterday’s sentencing* of Sealord and the skipper of one of its deep water fishing ships, Ocean Dawn, in relation to the death of a crew member was an important message to businesses and workers – they will be held accountable for people’s safety in the workplace.  Maritime operators must have resources, … Read more