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Source: Radio New Zealand Missing tramper Graham Garnett was found sheltering in a hut in Kahurangi National Park yesterday afternoon Supplied / NZ Police The family of missing tramper Graham Garnett say they did not know if they would see him alive again, after he took a wrong turn and spent three weeks lost in … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The outside of a home in Northland’s Ōakura on Monday. Kim Baker Wilson / RNZ Northlanders already battered by the weekend’s heavy rain are bracing for another bout of rain. Conditions were becoming increasingly wet and windy at Ōakura, one of the small communities particularly hard hit and now left caked … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Superintendent Matt Srhoj, Northland District Commander: An investigation is continuing into the circumstances around the death of a pedestrian in Haruru Falls at the weekend. A male pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on Puketona Road just after 12.10am on Sunday, 18 January. Sadly, he died at the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Dallas Gurney was pushed off the deck of his Whananaki Store from behind. DALLAS GURNEY / SUPPLIED A man charged with the alleged assault of Whananāki store owner and former media executive Dallas Gurney has appeared in court. On January 11, CCTV captured Gurney allegedly being pushed off the balcony outside … Read more
Source: DESTINATION QUEENSTOWN & LAKE WĀNAKA TOURISM Queenstown, New Zealand (19 January 2026) Award-winning summit Electrify Queenstown will return in May 2026 with a power-packed programme combining political debate, high-profile speakers, immersive electric experiences and practical advice for businesses and households ready to electrify. Delivered by Destination Queenstown, with principal sponsor Aurora Energy, Electrify Queenstown … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 January 2026 – GMA Capital Partners has joined the United Nations Global Compact Network Singapore (UNGCNS), reflecting the firm’s engagement with internationally recognised principles on responsible business conduct and sustainable development. Headquartered in Singapore, GMA Capital Partners is a principal investment firm focused on long-term … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6387923407112 The Reserve Bank governor Anna Breman shouldn’t have signed a letter of support for US counterpart Jerome Powell without first consulting the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Finance Minister says. Nicola Willis made the comment to media after Prime Minister Christopher Luxon was asked about Foreign Minister Winston Peter’s stinging … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Labour leader Chris Hipkins has called the Prime Minister’s State of the Nation address a “whole lot of management speak mumbo jumbo”. Christopher Luxon has delivered his first speech of the year, to the Auckland Business Chamber. Luxon launched a defence of his government’s progress and reform programme, and promised there … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand By lifting it’s floating mortgage interest rate 10 basis points ANZ will make an extra $12 million in profit, one expert says. AFP The head of one of New Zealand’s biggest mortgage broking firms has taken aim at the country’s biggest bank for its latest interest rate increase. ANZ last week … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Labour leader Chris Hipkins is responding to the Prime Minister’s State of the Nation address. Christopher Luxon has delivered his first speech of the year, to the Auckland Business Chamber. Luxon launched a defence of his government’s progress and reform programme, and promised there would be no deviation from its plan … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 January 2026 – Storefriendly Self Storage Group held an award presentation ceremony at Storefriendly Tower (Peninsula West) in Lai Chi Kok and was honoured with an Excellent grade in the Management aspect of BEAM Plus EB V2.1 Selective Scheme by Portfolio Assessment Mechanism. … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Sergeant Jonny Evans, Police Search and Rescue Disoriented by heavy cloud and with weather conditions closing in, one wrong turn was all it took to send Graham Garnett deep within the Kahurangi National Park for almost three weeks. His family did not know if they would see him … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A band of rain moves across the country on Thursday. Earth Science NZ New Zealand is in for another week of rain as a new weather system is forecast to move across the country. The top of the North Island has been hit by heavy rain, causing flooding and slips. But … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The Tararua District is located between three regions, Manawatū-Whanganui, Hawke’s Bay and Wellington. Google Maps Tararua’s mayor says many in his district observe anniversary days celebrating areas north and south of it, but they don’t get an extra stat day. The area includes the town of Dannevirke and borders Wairarapa and … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The prime minister says there will be no “extravagant” election promises from National, and confirms his government will continue to run a tight budget, in his first speech of the election year. In a State of the Nation address at Auckland’s new International Convention Centre, Christopher Luxon launched a defence of … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Police attended the single vehicle crash where several sheep died. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly Sheer have died after a truck with a number of livestock on board overturned. The incident has closed State Highway 2, between Cricklewood Road and Kiwi Valley Road, in Wairoa. Police were called to the single-vehicle crash … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A bushfire burning near the town of Longwood, northern Victoria. AFP / CFA Wandong Fire Brigade / Kylie Shingles Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) has sent 22 firefighters to Victoria, Australia to help fight the catastrophic bushfires. They departed on Monday morning and will return to New Zealand on 2 … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Graham Garnett. Supplied / NZ Police Two people who stumbled upon a tramper missing for almost three weeks in the upper South Island were in the right place at the right time. Graham Garnett, 66, was found by sheltering in a hut in Kahurangi National Park by a helicopter pilot and … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand and Kiribati have enhanced their Pacific partnership, Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Kiribati Vice President Dr Teuea Toatu announced in Tarawa today. “Our two countries have had significant political-level dialogue over the past six months, and New Zealand is pleased this has culminated in the signing of a Statement … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The All Blacks perform the haka before their test with Wales in Cardiff, 2025. Chris Fairweather/Huw Evans Agency So while the All Black conversation turns to who will be named as new coach, it’s worth weighing up just what they’re getting themselves into. For a start, the test schedule coming up … Read more
Source: MetService Covering period of Monday 19th – Friday 23rd January Yellow Heavy Rain Watch for Northland Yellow Heavy Rain Watches for Auckland (north of the Harbour Bridge), Great Barrier Island and the Coromandel Peninsula A Low with tropical origins likely to impact New Zealand’s weather from Wednesday. Significant severe weather continues this week with … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government [Statement was signed in Kiribati on 19 January 2026 by New Zealand Minister of Foreign Affairs Winston Peters and Kiribati Vice President Honourable Dr. Teuea Toatu.] TE MAURI DIALOGUE Kiribati – New Zealand Statement of Partnership- Tei Wawaaki n Ararakea te Maeuraoi This Statement of Partnership sets out the shared principles, … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will also take the opportunity to outline some of the government’s progress in areas such as law and order, education, and cutting red tape. RNZ / Mark Papalii The prime minister will outline his plan for the year ahead and New Zealand’s future in a State of … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 2, Waiora, is currently blocked following a crash this morning. Police were called to the single-vehicle crash, where a truck has overturned, around 10.40am. Thankfully, the driver was not injured, however unfortunately a number of livestock were on board. State Highway 2 is closed between Cricklewood Road and Kiwi … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A slip on State Highway 2 through the Waioweka Gorge. Supplied/NZTA State Highway 2 through the Waioweka Gorge is expected to remain closed for several weeks. A rescue was launched on Friday after extensive damage, caused by heavy rain, left more than 40 people stranded. More than 320 millimetres of rain … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A group of people at the Army Bay rock pools. MARK LENTON / SUPPLIED The government is making moves to stop people stripping rock pools of sealife in north Auckland. On Saturday, more than 100 Whangaparāoa residents protested against what they say are busloads of people plucking out everything from crabs … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Daniel Hillier. photosport An in-form Daniel Hillier surged to the late lead before settling for runner-up honours and a healthy pay-day at the Dubai Invitational. The New Zealand golfer finished alone in second place behind Spaniard Nacho Elvira, who managed a par on his final hole to finish on 10-under, one … Read more