Navy Commodore Andrew Brown awarded in New Year Honours List

Source: Radio New Zealand Andrew Brown has been recognised for his leadership of New Zealand’s response to the grounding of the HMNZS Manawanui. RNZ/ Susana Lei’ataua A Navy Commodore has been awarded the Distinguished Service Decoration in the New Year Honours List. The Distinguished Service Decoration has been instituted as a New Zealand Royal Honour … Read more

ManageMyHealth confirms cyber breach

Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied The personal health portal ManageMyHealth has identified a cyber security breach. The service connects patients with clinicians and allows people to access their medical records. In a statement on its website, ManageMyHealth said the breach involved “unauthorised access to our systems”. It said the matter was under active investigation and … Read more

DL Securities Secures Virtual Asset Trading License

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 31 December 2025 – DL Holdings (1709.HK) announced yesterday that its subsidiary, DL Securities (Hong Kong) Limited (“DL Securities”), has received conditional approval from the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (“SFC”) to provide virtual asset trading services under an omnibus account arrangement. DL … Read more

16 Māori recognised for 2026 in New Year Honours list

Source: Radio New Zealand Professor Thomas Charles Roa has become a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to Māori language and education RNZ / Pokere Paewai The Minister for Māori Development is praising those named on the New Year Honours list. Sixteen Māori have been recognised for 2026, and include Companions, … Read more

Crash closes section of Auckland motorway

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / REECE BAKER The southbound lane of State Highway One near Takanini has been closed following a crash between a car and a motorbike on Wednesday afternoon. Police said early indication suggests one person has been seriously injured. The lanes between Hill Road and Takanini were closed. NZTA said northbound … Read more

What to expect from power prices in the coming year

Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Consumer NZ is hopeful that electricity prices will improve in 2026, but does not expect much of a change. The consumer advocacy group says investments in generating electricity and recent rain and snowfall bolstering hydro supply could keep prices down. “We’re seeing some positive signs,” Consumer NZ Powerswitch manager Paul … Read more

New Zealand opts not to join international statement warning of deteriorating situation in Gaza

Source: Radio New Zealand A new displacement camp set up by the Egyptian Committee in Nuseirat, Gaza Strip on 11 November 2025. AFP / Eyad Baba New Zealand has not joined an international statement warning the humanitarian situation in Gaza is rapidly deteriorating. The statement, published overnight by the UK Foreign Office, describes conditions for … Read more

F1 Racing Bulls boss praises Liam Lawson

Source: Radio New Zealand Liam Lawson of New Zealand RUDY CAREZZEVOLI / AFP The Racing Bulls boss has some encouraging words for New Zealand driver Liam Lawson. Lawson is on a break after completing his first full season in Formula 1 which presented him with many challenges. Lawson was demoted from Red Bull to junior … Read more

Northland hero Gordon Pengelly recounts his rescue after yacht capsizes

Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied A Northland man who took his small boat into dangerous seas to rescue a yacht skipper says the conditions were “pretty hairy” and that his own vessel could easily have capsize too. The police were called to the incident near Elizabeth Reef at around 5:10pm on Tuesday. Coastguard National Operations … Read more

Rakaia Bridge, SH1 Bankside open

Source: New Zealand Police Rakaia Bridge, State Highway 1 in Bankside has re-opened following an earlier crash. Traffic in the area remains heavy and motorists should continue to expect delays while the congestion clears. We thank everybody for their patience. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre MIL OSI

76 Asian Agri Partner Cooperatives in Riau and Jambi Receive Sustainable Palm Oil Premiums, Strengthening Smallholder Livelihoods

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 31 December 2025 – Asian Agri reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable palm oil development by recognising its scheme smallholders in Riau and Jambi through the 2024 Certified Palm Oil Premium Sharing Programme. The appreciation event, held at Hotel Santika, Bukittinggi, West Sumatra, highlighted the consistent efforts … Read more

BBSB International Limited Proposes Listing on GEM of HKEx to raise a maximum of approximately HK$87 million by way of Share Offer

Source: Media Outreach Highlights An established civil engineering contractor in Malaysia specialised in providing bridge engineering services as a subcontractor for large scale transportation infrastructure, with over 16 years of experience. Provides 2 main types of services: (i) bridge engineering works and (ii) flood mitigation works. Holds the highest grade of contractor licence under the … Read more

Name release: Fatal crash, Napier

Source: New Zealand Police Police can now name the man who died in hospital after being struck by a car on McGrath Street, Napier, on 26 December. He was Carl Louis Duncan. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time. Enquiries into the circumstances of the incident are ongoing and … Read more

Nominations open for new election in Papatoetoe subdivision

Source: Radio New Zealand An Auckland judge had upheld a petition in the Manukau District Court calling for a judicial inquiry following allegations of fraud in an Auckland local body election RNZ / Liu Chen Nominations are open for a new election in an Auckland local body after previous results have been voided by a … Read more

SH1 bridge blocked in Canterbury after crash

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Patrice Allen The Rakaia Bridge at State Highway 1 in Canterbury is blocked following a crash. Emergency services were called to the crash involving a truck and a car about 12.40pm. Police said no injuries had been reported. “The bridge is expected to be blocked for sometime while emergency … Read more

Auckland Southern Motorway, Randwick Park blocked

Source: New Zealand Police The southbound lane of Auckland’s Southern Motorway at Randwick Park is blocked between Hill Road and Takanini following a crash this afternoon. Police were called to a collision involving a car and a motorbike around 12.30pm today. Early indications are that one person has been seriously injured. Emergency services are still … Read more

NZ Government urgently needs to join international condemnation of Israeli suspension of aid organisations in Gaza – PSNA

Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA)   Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa says the government urgently needs to join international condemnation of Israel’s suspension of dozens of humanitarian organisations, including Doctors Without Borders, which provide food, water and medical services for Palestinians in Gaza.   “This is a death sentence to thousands more Palestinian in Gaza,” says … Read more

ManageMyHealth investigating possible cyber breach

Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied The personal health portal ManageMyHealth is investigating reports of a cyber breach. The service connects patients with clinicians and allows people to access their medical records. ManageMyHealth said it was aware of claims that had been made online of a cyber breach and was working with its partners and the … Read more

Rakaia Bridge blocked, SH 1, Bankside

Source: New Zealand Police The Rakaia Bridge, State Highway 1, Bankside is blocked following a crash this afternoon. Police were called to the two-vehicle crash, involving a car and a truck, around 12:40pm. Thankfully, no injuries have been reported. The bridge is expected to be blocked for sometime while emergency services work at the scene. … Read more

Police locate firearm and drugs during routine traffic stop, Kawakawa, Far North

Source: New Zealand Police Police have arrested and charged a man after a routine traffic stop led to locating a firearm, ammunition, methamphetamine, another offensive weapon, and drug paraphernalia. On Tuesday 30 December, around 10.10pm, Police clocked a vehicle exceeding the 50km/h speed limit on State Highway 11, Kawakawa. The vehicle was subsequently stopped by … Read more

Can the ‘Scandinavian sleep method’ help couples find peace?

Source: Radio New Zealand It begins with two people, one blanket, and two very different ideas of what’s a comfortable sleeping temperature. By midnight, one partner is hot and sweaty while the other is freezing. Sounds familiar? You’re not alone. It’s no wonder many couples are curious about the “Scandinavian sleep method”, which is having … Read more

Advocacy – Israeli Genocide Holiday Season in NZ Peaking Now – PSNA

Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA)   Our summer is the main time for Israelis to visit New Zealand, and PSNA is warning that many soldiers who have been serving in the IDF genocide in Gaza will be among them. Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa says Immigration NZ figures show 799 Israelis visited New Zealand last … Read more

Max Verstappen named top driver of the year

Source: Radio New Zealand Red Bull F1 driver Max Verstappen. PHOTOSPORT Max Verstappen may have been beaten for the Formula 1 title this year but he has been voted the top driver of the year by his peers. The Dutchman came up just short in his quest for a fifth successive world title, finishing two … Read more

Authorities urge violence-free night in Auckland, New Year’s events cancelled elsewhere

Source: Radio New Zealand An Auckland councillor is urging calm as revellers prepare to ring in the 2026 new year. AFP / NurPhoto An Auckland councillor is urging calm on the city’s streets as well as in homes on Wednesday evening as revellers prepare to ring in the 2026 new year. It comes after two … Read more

Auckland to Perth flight diverted after person dies

Source: Radio New Zealand The Qantas flight was going from Auckland to Perth. Nicolas Economou / NurPhoto via AFP A person has died after a medical incident on a Qantas flight from Auckland to Perth Tuesday. The flight was diverted to Sydney due to the incident and emergency services were provided. New South Wales police … Read more

One dead after crash near Ohau Point

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Marika Khabazi One person has died after a crash this morning on State Highway 1 north of Kaikōura. The death brings the road toll over the Christmas holiday period to a provisional total of four. The section of the road near Ohau Point is blocked after the two-vehicle crash … Read more

Have you seen Stuart?

Source: New Zealand Police Police are asking for the public’s help finding Stuart, who has been reported missing from Central Auckland. Stuart has been out of touch with his family for quite some time now, which is out of character. He typically resides in Waterloo Quadrant, Central Auckland and frequents the central city. Police and … Read more