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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
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Sergeant Jonny Evans, Police Search and Rescue. The search is continuing for a tramper overdue in the Baton area of Kahurangi National Park. Graham Garnett, 66, went tramping in the Baton/Ellis River area. He was expected to return on 30 December, but did not. Today five helicopters were used … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Polymetallic nodules in the western Atlantic Ocean. This image was captured on a deep sea research mission in 2019. NOAA Ocean Exploration More than 3,000 people from U.S. territories have signed a petition opposing proposed deep seabed mining in waters near the Mariana Islands and American Samoa, warning of irreversible environmental … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 06 January 2026 Remote monitoring technology used to track the critically threatened taonga has detected mating activity started on 29 December. Department of Conservation (DOC) Operations Manager for Kākāpō Recovery Deidre Vercoe says the milestone feels particularly significant for the species this year. “It’s always exciting when the breeding season … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 January 2026 – FastLane Group is honoured to receive the Total Xero Award 2025, marking its third recognition fromXero following their Asia Advisory Partner of the Year 2024. This award is less about the trophy itself and more about what it represents — … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 January 2026 – Energea has introduced the MagPac Pro 35s and Integra 20S, two next-gen powerbanks designed to address rising concerns over battery-related incidents during air travel, while offering enhanced safety and style for modern travelers. Both models feature Energea’s proprietary hybrid solid-state battery technology. … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Communities in the outer Marlborough Sounds will have access to a local, reliable petrol supply through a grant from the Regional Infrastructure Fund, Regional Development Minister Shane Jones says. Not-for-profit community organisation Elaine Bay Fuel Services (EBFS) has received a $350,000 grant to install a 20,000-litre petrol tank and dispensing infrastructure … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Netsafe chief online safety officer Sean Lyons. RNZ Netsafe is warning people to be extra cautious with emails they receive including their private information, as hackers threaten to release more than 400,000 stolen health documents. They took the files from the online portal Manage My Health, and 120,000 people are affected. … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Finn Blackwell It appears the deadline given by the Manage My Health hackers demanding a US$60,000 ransom for hundreds of thousands of stolen medical files could now be later in the week. A timeline had been set for about 5am on Tuesday, but the hackers have not released any … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Graham Garnett, 66, was meant to return on 30 December. Supplied / NZ Police The radar technology being used to search for a tramper lost in the Kahurangi National Park has long been used on ski-fields, but is now increasingly also used for other searches, the Mountain Safety Council says. Police … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A video shows a number of fish found dead in the water near Great Barrier Island (file image). RNZ/Carol Stiles Fisheries NZ is investigating a complaint after a number of fish were found dead in the water near Great Barrier Island. A video posted to social media shows some upset fisherman … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police All lanes are now open on State Highway 3 at Stratford following an incident where a truck lost some of its load on the road around 10am today. The road has now been cleared and traffic is flowing again. Police thank the public for their patience. ENDS MIL OSI
Source: Radio New Zealand Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey. RNZ / Mark Papalii Four organisations are set to receive more funding through the government’s Mental Health Innovation Fund, to scale up the support they offer. For the second round of the fund, the government lowered the $250,000 matched funding threshold to $100,000. The initiative was … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The hackers, calling themselves ‘Kazu’, posted on Sunday morning that unless the company paid a ransom within 48 hours, they would leak more than 400,000 files in their possession. Supplied Patients are anxious to know whether they’re affected by the Manage My Health hack – and there’s a pressing need for … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Finn Blackwell Sexual violence and family harm victims will be living in terror that their private details could be among a cache of hacked medical information, an advocate says. More than 400,000 files have been stolen from the Manage My Health platform. It was a shocking data breach of … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A woman critically injured in a crash on State Highway 3 south of Turakina on 2 January has died. The injured woman had been transported to Wellington Hospital after the crash and passed away in hospital on 5 January. Our thoughts are with her family and loved ones at this difficult … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Tennis clubs are among those who need to register. RNZ / Bridget Tunnicliffe Fewer than half of New Zealand’s incorporated community sport organisations (ICSOs) have registered under new legislation, with the deadline just 13 weeks away. The New Zealand Amateur Sport Association said Companies Office data showed just under half of … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police are working to locate William Nelson-Bell, who has a warrant for his arrest and is wanted by Police. Nelson-Bell, 23, is wanted by Police in relation to assault and theft offences and is known to frequent the Counties Manukau area. It’s believed he is actively avoiding Police. If you have … Read more