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Source: Radio New Zealand A health warning has been lifted on Thursday, after it was issued for Corsair Bay, Cass Bay and Rāpaki Bay on Saturday. nigelspiers/123RF Health warnings have been lifted at Corsair Bay and nearby beaches in Lyttelton Harbour after an overflow of raw sewage last weekend. The sewage leak at the popular … Read more
Source: NZCTU NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi President Sandra Grey is calling on political parties to pass a Right to Disconnect law to ensure working people have the right to not be unreasonably contacted outside of work hours. “Technology and remote work have erased the line between work and home. Workers shouldn’t have to go to … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The kea after its rescue. DOC / Andrew Bridgman A kea has been rescued after becoming trapped in a water tank in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park. The Department of Conservation said it was notified late last year about the kea by a climber staying at the Sefton Bivouac. The climber had … Read more
Source: Media Outreach The 2026 Lunar New Year capsule channels the spirit and energy of the Horse with equestrian-inspired accents. HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 January 2026 – International travel, lifestyle, and accessories brand TUMI celebrates the Year of the Horse with its 2026 Lunar New Year Collection. In the lunar … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand On paper, Hamnet should be a relentless march through grief. It centres on the death of a child, an absent spouse and the harshness of the world towards women. What we get instead is two-hours of emotional pressure that end in a release so intense and calibrated that it becomes a genuinely … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 6/Great North Road is closed near Eglinton Street following a crash. The two-vehicle crash was reported just after 3pm. Initial indications are that there are serious injuries. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays. Detours are in place. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre MIL OSI
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 January 2026 – Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, today announced the appointment of Kulshaan Singh as enterprise client leader, Asia Pacific, effective immediately. Based in Singapore, Singh will leverage his extensive experience across some of Asia’s most dynamic markets to … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 January 2026 – SL Aesthetic Group celebrates its 22nd anniversary, marking its growth from a single clinic into a multi-brand medical aesthetics and healthcare group. Founded in Singapore in 2003, the Group has grown to encompass five specialised brands operating more than twenty outlets across … Read more
Source: Save the Children Children in Gaza are being killed by collapsing buildings and freezing cold temperatures as tents that are the sole shelter for families are blown away in strong winds, Save the Children said. Despite a pause in hostilities four months ago, more than two years of Israeli bombardment, restrictions on aid delivery and … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Scott Robertson. www.photosport.nz Analysis – Out of the black but was it out of the blue? Scott Robertson’s new status as ex-All Black coach went from a rumour to confirmation quicker than a Will Jordan linebreak, with NZ Rugby (NZR) formally announcing the news on Thursday. It comes off the back … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Jane Patterson during the 100 Days to Go event for the FIFA Women’s World Cup at Eden Park, Auckland, 11 April 2023. Andrew Cornaga / www.photosport.nz Netball New Zealand has appointed an interim chief executive and a new Silver Ferns high performance lead, who both come with impressive CVs. Jane Patterson … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Marty Melville Scott “Razor” Robertson, only a few years ago hailed as the future of All Black rugby after taking the Crusaders to multiple Super Rugby championships, has been dumped as All Black coach. A process would commence immediately to find Robertson’s replacement, NZ Rugby said in a statement on Thursday. … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Eligible students can now apply for funds to help with the cost of their final year of study. But one economist is asking whether it’s the best use of the money. People who are studying for the first time can now access up to $12,000 for their final year of … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Surface flooding on Princes Street and Furlong Street intersection in Hāwera. Supplied / South Taranaki District Council Streets have been closed in Hāwera after heavy rain overwhelmed stormwater network causing surface flooding in the South Taranaki town. A council spokespersoon said they had experienced extremely heavy rain coming down in a … Read more
Source: Media Outreach LOS ANGELES, US – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 January 2026 – The Golden Globes red carpet was undeniably a diamond night, with natural diamonds taking center stage across jewelry categories, silhouettes, and color palettes. Rather than leaning solely on traditional white diamonds, attendees embraced colored diamonds as a form of personal … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 January 2026 – In 2025, Vietnam marked a pivotal moment in its economic trajectory. Amid persistent global uncertainties, the country recorded GDP growth of 8.02%. Vietnam’s economic scale also reached a new threshold, with GDP estimated at approximately USD 514 billion … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Photo: It is known as the day Tonga went black. January 15th marks four years since the devastating eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcano and the tsunami that followed. Three people lost their lives and major damage was caused to infrastructure and crops in the surrounding islands. But it is … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Kaupapa Māori GP Manu Ora founders Dr Sara Simmons (left) and Dr Rachel Inder (right). Supplied/Chris Brooks – Motive Digital Marlborough’s only kaupapa Māori general practice, Manu Ora, has received funding for the next three years with evidence showing it’s early intervention model benefits both its patients and the wider healthcare … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand An orange rain warning is in force for Bay of Plenty, including Rotorua, until 11am on Friday. Supplied/MetService Severe thunderstorm and heavy rain watches are in place for the top half of the country and upper South Island, with surface flooding and slips possible. MetService is warning people to prepare for … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The Mangati Pump Station. Supplied Work is set to begin on an upgrade to a New Plymouth sewage pump station, which has a history of overflowing into the Mangati Stream during power cuts or wet weather events. To reduce the likelihood of future overflows, it was planned to install a large … Read more
Source: MetService Covering period of Thursday 15th – Monday 19th January. Broadscale Heavy Rain Watches and Warnings in place for areas of the North Island and top of the South Island, as well as the potential for localised Severe Thunderstorms and Downpours for much of the North Island Colder temperatures in the coming days, particularly … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police An east Auckland man’s charges stepped up a gear after Police made an expensive and unexpected discovery at his property. Police had executed a search warrant at an address in Juliet Avenue, Howick as part of an investigation into a series of petrol drive-offs across the wider area. Senior Sergeant Simon … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Daryl Mitchell AFP Black Caps match-winner Daryl Mitchell concedes he’s at the peak of his powers and finally feels “comfortable about how I go about my batting” in international cricket. Mitchell unfurled another match-winning knock in the second ODI win by seven wickets over India in Rajkot, his unbeaten 131 continuing … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A Bluebridge ferry docked in Wellington. RNZ / Mary Argue Bluebridge says sailings are fully booked for vehicle space into February. It comes after a fault with the ramp on one of its Cook Strait ferries cancelled days of sailings during the busy holiday period. Around 200 passengers aboard a night … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Elon Musk says you might not need to worry about saving for retirement soon – but New Zealanders are being told to be very wary. The US billionaire told a recent podcast that he thought people did not need to be “squirrelling money away for retirement in 10 or 20 … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand AFP Two New Zealand tech firms are looking to capitalise on the launch of regulated open banking, rolling out a new service that promises to cut fees for sole traders. What is open banking, how does it work and what are the risks? Sole trader accounting platform Hnry and payment firm … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston. RNZ / Angus Dreaver The government has announced five new tourism campaigns to lure more visitors from the United States, Canada and Australia. It’s part of a sustained push to promote a wider range of holiday destinations through the $10 million Regional Tourism Boost. Today’s … Read more