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Source: Radio New Zealand Manage My Health said it would begin notifying affected patients within the next 24 hours. RNZ / Finn Blackwell Manage My Health will begin notifying patients affected by ransomware attack by 5pm Thursday – but some providers have already told their patients Patients asking whether GPs failed in their own “due … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The affected Alfamino infant formula brand. Supplied / MPI A brand of infant formula is being recalled over possible toxins, the Ministry of Primary Industries has announced. New Zealand Food Safety (NZFS), Pharmac and the Ministry of Health said they are are supporting Nestlé in its recall of five batches of … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The Cook Islands Maritime Authority says the Bertha is deceptively continuing to use Cook Islands Identifiers despite being deregistered in November 2024. Marine Traffic/Jerry Liew The Cook Islands says a US sanctioned oil tanker is falsely using their country’s identifiers to evade capture. The Bertha, which flew under the Cooks flag for … Read more
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries New Zealand Food Safety, Pharmac, and the Ministry of Health are supporting Nestlé in its recall of 5 batches of Alfamino infant formula for babies with milk allergies due to the potential presence of cereulide. “The problem with these products is that they could contain cereulide, a toxin produced … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Police are reporting multiple instances of concerning speeds on roads in the Manawatū over the last two days. They say one driver was caught travelling at more than twice the speed limit in central Palmerston North while another was clocked at 132 km/h heading into Ashhurst in rainy conditions. Police … Read more
Source: Media Outreach 71 per cent of Asia’s young adults prefer clear planning, with 69 per cent optimistic about their financial future despite prevailing uncertainty HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 January 2026 – Asia’s young adults are taking a structured approach to managing their finances, according to a new study published … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Great Britain’s Francesca Jones 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 After sensationally sending second seed Emma Navarro home on day one, Francesca Jones continued her fairytale run at Stanley Street today. The Brit overcame the sweltering … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The declaration was hailed as “more than just words” by Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky, who named New Zealand and Australia in his speech. AFP / JIM WATSON New Zealand is an active participant in the Coalition of the Willing – but sending troops to support a ceasefire in Ukraine would need … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand This story was first published in 2023. While we consider keeping ourselves safe in the summer heat, we can’t forget the health of our furry friends. For those hot summer days, senior veterinarian Ian Schraa recommends not leaving your dogs in the car unless you are there as well. “But if … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand MetService’s latest warning. MetService Thunderstorms and hail are expected in some areas in the coming days, as temperatures rise across the country. MetService is forecasting localised downpours in the Bay of Plenty, Gisborne, and Hawke’s Bay on Wednesday. Severe thunderstorm warnings are in place until 9pm on Wednesday for the North … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand One of the headline acts for two of the country’s biggest music festivals has been scratched from both events. Norwegian electronic music duo Röyksopp had been slated to perform a two-hour DJ set at next month’s Splore festival at Orere Point. The Grammy-nominated act comprising of Svein Berge and Torbjørn Brundtland were … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Jacob Duffy. Andrew Cornaga / www.photosport.nz / Photosport Ltd 2025 Jacob Duffy’s break out summer just got better by being named in the Black Caps squad for next month’s T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka and India. The Otago pace bowler is set for his first senior World Cup after being … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The single male fly was found in Mount Roskill. Supplied / Biosecurity New Zealand A biosecurity operation is underway in Auckland after the find of a Queensland fruit fly. The male fruit fly was in a surveillance trap and identified this morning in Mt Roskill. Legal restrictions are now in force … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The unexplained death was reported on Kerr St in Devonport on January 1. NZ Police / SUPPLIED Police are urging a group who may have been at the address of an unexplained death in the Auckland suburb of Devonport to come forward. Officers were called to 9 Kerr Street about 11pm … Read more
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries A biosecurity operation is under way today in the Auckland suburb of Mt Roskill following the discovery of a single male Queensland fruit fly in a surveillance trap, says Biosecurity New Zealand commissioner north, Mike Inglis. “The fly was identified this morning as part of Biosecurity New Zealand’s national … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand This spider found in Taranaki could possibly be named a new species. Supplied A Taranaki biologist is overjoyed after discovering what is thought to be a new species of spider. Regional Council Biodiversity Officer Sandra Sánchez found the specimen on a routine visit at a north Taranaki Key Native Ecosystem after … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The hackers, calling themselves ‘Kazu’, have now taken down all posts relating to the Manage My Health hack. Supplied Explainer – The hackers behind the cyber attack on Manage My Health have a track record of targeting other institutions – from the Nepali police to a US medical records company. The … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police are releasing the name of a person that died near the Lady Knox Geyser in Waiotapu on 21 December 2025. The woman was Briar Stockley, 42, of Rotorua. Police extend our condolences to Briar’s loved ones over their loss. Briar’s death was referred to the Coroner and has been determined … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Inspector Aaron Pascoe: Police are continuing to investigate an unexplained death that occurred in Devonport on New Years Day. The cause of the death remains unexplained, and the Police investigation is ongoing. Enquiries to date indicate that earlier in the day a group of people may have … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / REECE BAKER A young woman has been arrested after assaulting two people at a north Auckland bus station. In a statement, police said officers were called to Hibiscus Coast Bus Station in Ōrewa on Tuesday evening following an “unprovoked assault”. Police said they were told a young woman had … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Jock and Nala were found safe on Monday. Supplied / Police A “hero driver” is being praised for helping return two dogs taken in a stolen ute in Central Otago. Police said the man was travelling along State Highway 79 towards Fairlie on Monday morning when he saw a man on … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Over the past 48 hours police have seen worrying speeds on Manawatū roads. Despite a heavy road policing presence on our roads, Sergeant Ryan Harrison says some people travel at excessive speeds and it’s got to stop. “There have been a number of serious tragic crashes in the district. “We want … Read more
Source: Media Outreach LAS VEGAS, US – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 January 2026 – The 2026 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2026) opened on January 6 in Las Vegas, bringing together leading global technology companies. As the barometer of industry trends, CES highlights rapid advances in consumer electronics. This year, Changhong presented a new … Read more
Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 January 2026 – CP AXTRA Public Company Limited (CP AXTRA), the operator of Asia’s leading wholesaler and retailer “Makro and Lotus’s,” has achieved outstanding global recognition for its sustainability performance. The company earned a score of 88 out of 100 in the 2025 Corporate … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Connor Purvis, 20, went missing near Lake Ōhau. Supplied / NZ Police A body believed to be missing tramper Connor Purvis has been found near Lake Ōhau. Search and rescue teams looking for the 20-year-old in the South Island’s Mackenzie Basin said a body was found on the southern side of … Read more
Source: Cotality Property values across Aotearoa New Zealand slipped -0.2% in December, following a modest -0.1% dip in November, according to Cotality NZ’s latest Home Value Index (HVI). Despite early gains in 2025, values fell in seven of the past nine months, leaving the calendar year down by -1.0%. Houses fell by a bit less … Read more
Source: SAFE For Animals An 800kg bull named Thunder broke through a fence at the Far North rodeo in Kaitaia on 2 January in a desperate attempt to escape his torment in the rodeo arena. Bulls are naturally social herd animals, yet in rodeo bull riding competitions they are singled out and provoked into fearful, reactive … Read more