NZ government called on to uphold international law by condemning the US attack on Venezuela – Matt Robson – NewzEngine.com

Source: NewzEngine.com Former NZ Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister for Disarmament and Arms Control calls on NZ government to uphold international law by condemning the US attack on Venezuela and the kidnapping of its President. Parliament should be recalled to vote on condemnation of this act of war with sanctions to be placed … Read more

Four deadly crashes in a day

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / REECE BAKER Four people have died in a series of separate crashes in 24 hours. Emergency services were called to a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 24 in Waikato, south of Matamata at 9.45am. “One person died at the scene, no further injuries were reported,” police said. “The road … Read more

NZ government called on to uphold international law by condemning the US attack on Venezuela – Matt Robson

Source: Hon Matthew Robson, Barrister MA (Hons) LLB (Hons) Former NZ Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister for Disarmament and Arms Control calls on NZ government to uphold international law by condemning the US attack on Venezuela and the kidnapping of its President. Parliament should be recalled to vote on condemnation of this act … Read more

Christchurch properties cordoned off as bomb squad called in

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / REECE BAKER Cordons are in place around a Christchurch property where an ‘item of concern’ has been found. Police were called to St Barnabas Street in Fendalton at about 9.15am on Monday. The Defence Force explosive bomb disposal team is also responding. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero, a … Read more

Politics and Health – Minister must confront Govt.’s own role in weakening health IT security – PSA

Source: PSA The PSA says Health Minister Simeon Brown’s review into the ManageMyHealth cyber security breach announced today must confront the Government’s own actions in downsizing the very IT workforce responsible for protecting patient data in our public health system. The breach, which has compromised the private health information of up to 126,000 New Zealanders, is a chilling … Read more

Fatal crash: Wanaka

Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a crash on Roche Street, Wanaka this morning. The crash was reported at around 10:45am. One person has died at the scene. An area of Roche Street remains closed while a scene examination is completed. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre MIL OSI

Dunedin bottle store’s plans to open earlier quashed

Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Plans to open a Dunedin bottle store earlier in the day have been quashed after being told it would have been inappropriate in the student quarter. Bottle O Cumberland applied to increase its off-licence hours to 9am until 10pm at night each day. Currently, it opens at 10am and the … Read more

Fatal crash: Te Poi

Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a crash on State Highway 24/Tauranga Road, Te Poi this morning. The two-vehicle crash was reported at around 9:45am. One person died at the scene, no further injuries were reported. The road remains closed, with diversions in place. Motorists are advised to expect delays. ENDS Issued … Read more

Weather News – Sunshine, dry weather and rising temperatures – MetService

Source: MetService  Covering period of Monday 5th – Friday 9th January Summer sunshine  Higher than average forecast temperatures  Minimal risk of significant weather until Friday  Typical summertime skies are forecast for many (until at least Friday) as high pressure stretched across the country is shielding us from significant weather. For this upcoming week expect a … Read more

Govt Cuts and Health – New data shows Govt axed thousands of critical health roles in middle of crisis – PSA

Source: PSA PSA calls on political parties to pledge to reverse the cuts at election Fresh analysis by the PSA reveals that nearly three thousand critical roles across the public health system were axed as a result of the many restructures forced on Health NZ Te Whatu Ora by the Government. The analysis revealed for the … Read more

No doctors overnight in Wellington urgent care clinic

Source: Radio New Zealand The urgent care clinic at Porirua’s Kenepuru Hospital was without a doctor overnight (file image). Google Maps The urgent care clinic at Porirua’s Kenepuru Hospital was without a doctor overnight due to what Health NZ has called “unforeseen circumstances”. The agency posted on social media that there was no doctor at … Read more

Government orders review into ManageMyHealth data breach

Source: Radio New Zealand Health Minister Simeon Brown. RNZ / Mark Papalii Health Minister Simeon Brown has commissioned a review by the Ministry of Health into the response to the cyber security breach involving patient information on ManageMyHealth. In a statement, Brown said patient data is incredibly personal and whether it is held by a … Read more

Meet the Puzzleman of New Zealand

Source: Radio New Zealand A quirky shop run by Northland’s Puzzleman is itself something of a puzzle. How does a small business, selling a niche product in an out-of-the-way town of a few hundred souls, survive for half a century – especially in these tough economic times? Louis “Puzzleman” Toorenburg has a simple answer. Toorenburg … Read more

Roche Street, Wanaka closed following crash

Source: New Zealand Police District: Southern Roche Street, Wanaka is closed following a crash. The single vehicle crash was reported at around 10:45am. Initial indications are that there are serious injuries. Motorists are advised to avoid the area. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre MIL OSI

Summer returns: Temperatures could reach 30s this week

Source: Radio New Zealand Warmer, more settled weather should give rain-soaked parts of the country a chance to dry out following a weekend of heavy rainfalls and flooding in northern regions, MetService says. At the weekend, a low pressure system brought heavy rain and thunderstorms to northern parts of the country causing surface flooding and … Read more

Person dies after single-vehicle crash closes road in Rolleston

Source: Radio New Zealand A person has died after a crash in Rolleston on Monday. Emergency services were called to the single-vehicle crash on Jones Road shortly after 7.45am. The driver died at the scene. Jones Road remained closed. Motorists were advised to avoid the area and expect delays. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero, … Read more

Review commissioned of ManageMyHealth cyber security breach

Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown has commissioned the Ministry of Health to review the response to a ManageMyHealth cyber security breach involving patient information. ManageMyHealth is a privately operated patient portal used by some general practices around New Zealand. It holds medical information and enables patients to communicate with health professionals. “I … Read more

Road closed after serious crash on State Highway 24 in Waikato

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / REECE BAKER Emergency Services are reporting serious injuries after a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 24 in Waikato, south of Matamata. Police were called to the scene on Tauranga Road about 9.45am. The road was closed near Old Te Aroha Road and motorists were advised to avoid the area … Read more

Ground search for missing tramper near Lake Ōhau continues

Source: Radio New Zealand 20-year-old Connor Purvis. Supplied / NZ Police A search for a tramper who has been missing for almost a week near Lake Ōhau in the Mackenzie Basin is continuing. There has been no sign of 20-year-old Connor Purvis since he went to climb Mt Huxley on Tuesday last week. Police said … Read more

Fatal crash: Rolleston

Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm one person has died following a crash in Rolleston this morning. The single vehicle crash on Jones Road was reported just after 7:45am. The sole occupant of the vehicle died at the scene. Jones Road remains closed while a scene examination is carried out. ENDS Issued by Police … Read more

Get your finances sorted in 2026: Set a budget

Source: Radio New Zealand If you’re setting financial goals for the new year, just make sure they are realistic and doable. 123RF If 2026 is the year you get your money life sorted, you may be wondering where to begin. In this five-part series, money correspondent Susan Edmunds guides you through the basics. First up: … Read more

Reminder: New Year lane closure on Cambridge Road part of major intersection upgrade works

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is reminding road users that January 2026 will mark a significant milestone for the Tauriko Enabling Works project, as crews undertake an intensive programme of works to progress the State Highway 29 (SH29)/Cambridge Road intersection upgrade. While many locals continue to enjoy their summer … Read more

State Highway 24/Tauranga Road closed following crash

Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 24/Tauranga Road is closed following a crash. The two-vehicle crash was reported at around 9:45am. Initial indications are that there are serious injuries. The road is closed near Old Te Aroha Road. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre MIL … Read more

Man charged after hit and run in Hamilton

Source: Radio New Zealand Hamilton District Court. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly A person has been charged over a hit and run in Hamilton which left one person seriously injured. A 34-year-old man is due to appear in Hamilton District Court on Monday, charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. Police said they … Read more

US attack on Venezuela clearly illegal under UN charter – Helen Clark

Source: Radio New Zealand Former NZ Prime Minister Helen Clark. AFP / Kena Betancur There is no doubt that Donald Trump’s attack on Venezuela was illegal, former prime minister and UN leader Helen Clark says. Over the weekend, the US attacked the Venezuelan capital Caracas and captured the South American nation’s president and his wife, … Read more

Trump attacked Venezuela and arrested its president. Is that legal?

Source: Radio New Zealand By Aaron Blake, CNN Fire at Fuerte Tiuna, Venezuela’s largest military complex, is seen from a distance after a series of explosions in Caracas on January 3, 2026. The United States military was behind a series of strikes against the Venezuelan capital Caracas on Saturday. CNN/SUPPLIED Analysis – On 2 November, … Read more

Road closed in Rolleston following serious crash

Source: Radio New Zealand There are serious injuries following a crash in Rolleston. In a statement, police said Jones Road was closed following the single-vehicle crash, reported at 7.45am on Monday morning. “Initial indications are that there are serious injuries,” the statement said. “Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays.” Sign up … Read more