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Source: Radio New Zealand PSA’s national secretary Fleur Fitzsimons RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The Public Service Association says the Health Minister is blaming officials for slow Official Information Act (OIA) responses when his government’s cuts are at fault. The Ombudsman stepped in over official documents slated for “proactive release” for an official information request first … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A CDC data centre. Luke McPake Infratil’s CDC Data Centres stake rises from A$174 million (≈NZ$201.8m) to A$6.95 billion (≈NZ$8.06b) Infratil to invest A$250 in FY2026 Infratil shares rise Listed infrastructure investor Infratil has received a late Christmas present in the form of an increased valuation of its stake in Australian … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Thousands of documents have been caught up in the Manage My Health hack. RNZ / Finn Blackwell A sexual assault victim is fearful and “ragingly angry” that her most private information could be made public in the Manage My Health hack. Hackers are threatening to release more than 400,000 documents stolen … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand It should come as no surprise that former reality TV star John ‘Horse’ McLeod travels light – and to exotic locations. After all, the retired bricklayer was a sergeant major in the SAS and once went missing in action from his duties as a New Plymouth councillor so he could take … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Correction: The first paragraph of this article previously stated tests through the Duolingo app were being accepted. This has been corrected to state “tests taken through learning company Duolingo”. New Zealand universities are now accepting English tests taken through learning company Duolingo. Otago, Massey, Canterbury and Victoria are among the institutions accepting … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand If you’ve spent any time on TikTok or Instagram lately, you may have seen people blending oats with water or juice and calling it “oatzempic.” The name is a nod to Ozempic, a prescription medication used primarily for type 2 diabetes that also suppresses appetite. Videos of the oatzempic drink usually … Read more
Source: Media Outreach WILLEMSTAD, CURAÇAO – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 January 2026 – 1win Charity, together with MMA legend Jon Jones, has successfully concluded its global campaign 1wish Season – a holiday initiative that brought together tens of thousands of people around the world through kindness, support, and real action. The campaign ran from … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HARBIN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 January 2026 – Using the city as a window to showcase China’s opportunities and mayors as catalysts for exchanging governance insights, the “Global Mayors Dialogue · Harbin” was held from January 6-8, 2026, in Harbin, China’s famed “Ice City.” The event aimed to deepen … Read more
Source: Media Outreach NEW YORK, US – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 January 2026 – Singapore-based Grab Holdings Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRAB) announced on December 19th the acquisition of Infermove, a Chinese AI robotics company, marking a significant strategic move by the Southeast Asian ride-hailing and delivery giant in the artificial intelligence robotics sector. The acquisition … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The chief executive of beleaguered patient portal Manage My Health says he is open to standing down if required after it “dropped the ball”. Vino Ramayah told RNZ hackers who have seized hundreds of thousands of files from more than 120,000 patients “got in through the front door”. He takes full … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Enhancing Efficiency Through Technology, Safeguarding Every Match with Professional Oversight AI Improves Information Efficiency, Allowing Matching to Focus on InteractionHONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 January 2026 – In the domestic helper matching process, employers face their biggest challenge not at the point of decision, but earlier—when they spend … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Search crews gather before heading out to look for missing tramper Connor Purvis. Supplied / NZ Police New radar technology will be used for the second time this week to help locate a missing tramper, as crews continue to search for Connor Purvis. Police are continuing to appeal to anyone who … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Jake Osborne / Department of Conservation The first kākāpō breeding season in four years could be the biggest in decades, the Department of Conservation (DOC) says. The season had officially begun after remote monitoring technology – used to track the critically threatened bird – detected mating activity from 29 December. DOC … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Two-year collaboration to support Hong Kong’s talent pipeline by strengthening STEM readiness and industry exposure among teen girls and young women aged 12-19 HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 January 2026 – The FutureGen Girls Foundation (“the Foundation“) and Microsoft Hong Kong have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Senior Sergeant Blair Dalton: Today the search for missing tramper Connor Purvis continued. Around 50 people focused on the upper South Temple Valley, Mt Huxley and the Huxley River South Branch, both on foot and via helicopter. We remain closely connected with Connor’s family and we continue to … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand USA’s Venus Williams during her singles match at the 2026 ASB Classic Women’s Tennis Tournament at Manuka Doctor Arena, Auckland, New Zealand. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz [xh ]New Zealand’s only hope knocked out of ASB Classic The drawcards continue to fall at Stanley Street. Day two of the ASB Classic in Auckland saw … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand EB Games is proposing to close its New Zealand stores. Supplied EB Games is proposing to shut down its New Zealand business and close all its stores, according to a letter sent to employees. In a note to employees seen by RNZ, managing director Shane Stockwell said: “This proposal is not … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Waikato and Bay of Plenty residents are being urged to have their say on seven proposed new Intersection Speed Zones at key state highway intersections across the region Intersection Speed Zones improve safety at rural intersections on high-speed roads by detecting approaching traffic intending to turn into or out of … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Finn Blackwell The chief executive of beleaguered patient portal Manage My Health says he is open to standing down if required after it “dropped the ball”. Vino Ramayah told RNZ hackers who have seized hundreds of thousands of files from more than 120,000 patients “got in through the front … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 January 2026 – Singapore has opened doors to commercialise quantum technology in 2026, and Aires Applied Quantum Technology has built itself to become a key player in strengthening the nation’s homegrown quantum capabilities. Founded and developed entirely in Singapore, Aires pioneers Southeast Asia’s internationally filed … Read more
Source: Fish and Game NZ 6 January 2025 – Fish & Game New Zealand applauds the Outdoor Access Commission’s inaugural State of Public Outdoor Access Report, calling it a crucial step toward protecting and enhancing access for anglers and game bird hunters. “Access to rivers, lakes and wild places is the lifeblood of fishing and game bird … Read more
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews have left the scene of a large diesel spill in Wellington. Crews were first alerted to the incident at Aotea Quay near the overbridge to Hutt Road about 3am today. Senior Station Officer James Gray says contractors will remain at the scene over the … Read more
Source: Herenga ā Nuku – the Outdoor Access Commission A new report has given trampers, swimmers, mountain bikers, anglers, hunters, horse-riders, and other outdoors enthusiasts an unprecedented snapshot of public outdoor access in Aotearoa. The Outdoor Access Commission, Herenga ā Nuku Aotearoa, has today published its “state of the nation” report, titled State of Public Outdoor … Read more
Source: Taylors Wines To celebrate the arrival of the Year of the Fire Horse on 17 February 2026, family-owned wine brand Taylors Wines introduces two exclusive Lunar New Year gift boxes featuring wines from its acclaimed St. Andrews collection, each proudly adorned with Taylors bold and iconic seahorse emblem, which was adopted after the discovery … Read more
Source: Special Convention of Jehovah’s Witnesses Auckland will host around 20,000 people this week – including 3,500 delegates from 20 countries—for a major international event that’s set to inject an estimated $20 million into the local economy. The Special Convention of Jehovah’s Witnesses (January 9-11) at Eden Park will welcome visitors from places … Read more
Source: RealEstate.co.nz Stock at its highest December levels since 2014 with more than 30,000 properties for sale on realestate.co.nz Bay of Plenty, Wellington, and Central North Island buck seasonal slowdown with double-digit growth in new listings National average asking price holds steady at $860,274 but Wellington takes a tumble into the $700,000 price bracket. Those … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand School bags lined up at a Kelvin Heights bus stop in Queenstown. RNZ / Katie Todd The Ministry of Education has been reviewing its school bus services in Queenstown with seven routes set to be redesigned from Term 2, 2026, one cancelled, one added and 11 retained on an ‘interim’ basis. … Read more