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Source: Child Poverty Action Group What has changed Stats NZ confirmed that the current DEP-17 index will be replaced with a new MH-18 index. While DEP-17 asks 17 questions and defines material hardship at a score of six or more, the MH-18 index will ask 18 questions with a new threshold of seven or more. The new index … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG/BANGKOK – EQS Newswire – 16 January 2026 – Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group Limited (“Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group”, the “Group” or the “Company”; SEHK stock code: 1929), the global Chinese luxury group built on a nearly-century old legacy of trust and innovation, announces the opening of a key strategic … Read more
Source: Greenpeace The Global Ocean Treaty, dubbed one of the most significant pieces of environmental legislation in decades, will officially enter into force this Saturday [January 17], paving the way for global ocean protection on the High Seas. Less than one percent of international waters, which make up the majority of the world’s oceans, are currently highly … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Who and what does Scott Robertson’s historic firing as All Black coach say the most about? Or is the most important statement about the team, rugby union itself and both crossing the final threshold into what can finally be considered true professionalism? We’re into over three decades of pro rugby, which … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Te Rau Oranga o Ngāti Kahungunu Waka Ama Club, J16 Men compete at the Waka Ama Sprint Nationals. Supplied/Waka Ama Aotearoa NZ This years Waka Ama Sprint Nationals have seen 800 more paddlers take to the water than last year, which organisers say reflects the growth of the sport in Aotearoa. … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand By Brad Lendon, CNN Firework displays in North Korea, as the state held a rally days after its last test of a nuclear weapon on 3 September 2017. KCNA VIS KNS / AFP The world passed a nuclear milestone this week. And, perhaps surprisingly given the recent run of saber-rattling from … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The housing minister has confirmed the coalition is taking another look at housing intensification plans in Auckland after pushback from critics. Last year, Auckland Council approved the initial phase of a new plan to accommodate 2 million homes in the coming decades. The move was in response to the government agreeing … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Inspector Marty James: Police have launched a homicide investigation following the death of a man in Marewa this morning. Emergency services were called to Savage Cres just before 11:10am after receiving reports a man had been assaulted. Upon arrival, the man was located with critical injuries. Despite … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police can now release the name of the person who died following a crash in Hamurana, Nort of Rotorua on Tuesday 13 January. He was 21-year-old Te Peeti Melahkai Raki, of Hamilton. Two people remain in hospital following the crash. Police are continuing to investigate the crash, and are still seeking … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand NZ Herald / Greg Bowker Corrections are set to trial a pilot for a “hospital hub” with the current model of hospital escorts “no longer fit-for-purpose,” according to the CEO. The news comes after a prisoner was on the run for more than a week after escaping while in a hospital … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. RNZ / Richard Tindiller Police have arrested a 25-year-old man following a family harm incident in Masterton. Officers were called to a River Road address late Thursday afternoon and found a woman unconscious and bleeding. She was taken to Wellington Hospital in a serious condition. The man was due … Read more
Source: Media Outreach TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 January 2026 – TVBS, Taiwan’s leading media brand, successfully concluded its exclusive broadcast partnership with Disney+ for the 40th Golden Disc Awards (GDA). JENNIE (BLACKPINK) at the 40th GDA at the Taipei Dome, Taiwan（TVBS） Technical Excellence at Taipei Dome Widely recognized as the “Korean … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 January 2026 – As disruption accelerates and business models grow increasingly fragile, Point Hope today announced the launch of the Anchor Generational Assets Fund, a long-only global equities strategy designed for investors with multi-decade investment horizons. The Fund is informed by Point Hope’s research into … Read more
Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK , THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 January 2026 – The National Innovation Agency (Public Organization), or NIA, under the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI), is encouraging Thai entrepreneurs to keep a close eye on three key innovation trends for 2026: technology trends, market trends, and … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Mourners have queued under umbrellas to pay their respects to Sir Tim Shadbolt, whose funeral service begins in Invercargill. The 78-year-old former mayor of Waitematā and Invercargill died last week. The funeral service will be held at Invercargill’s Civic Theatre from 2pm with doors open from 1pm. The service will also … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand What began as a casual rendition of ‘Blue Hawaii’ has led Wellington performer Taurean Kenny Mill to a win at the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist’s preliminary round. One of the region’s youngest Elvis tribute artists, Mill took home the honour last week in Australia and will travel to the USA later … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A 25-year-old man has been arrested following a family harm incident in Masterton on Thursday. Police were called to the River Road address at around 5pm. Detective Inspector Jamie Woods says upon arrival, a female was located unconscious and bleeding. She was transported to Wellington Hospital in a serious condition. “The … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone New Zealand’s embassy in Iran has temporarily closed due to what the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) says is a “deteriorating” security situation. Human rights groups estimate the death toll has reached over 2500 since protests against the regime began … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Queensgate Mall in Lower Hutt has assured shoppers closures to parts of the carpark are temporary, and caused by planned maintenance. The closure of parts of the parking building exacerbated traffic jams on Thursday as crowds queued for the closing down sale at EB Games. The closed areas have prompted questions … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Changes to the system that values fish caught by commercial fishers outside their quota allowance will better reflect the actual value of the fish depending on how its landed, Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says. Under the system, commercial fishers who catch fish outside of their quota allowance can sell … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Armed police were in the area of Arthur St and had cordoned off part of the busy road. RNZ/Calvin Samuel A person has been left with life-threatening injuries after reportedly being shot in Auckland’s Onehunga. A police spokesperson confirmed armed police were in the area of Arthur St and had cordoned … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Legendary New Zealand singer and songwriter Don McGlashan reckons there are far more interesting people than him to focus a documentary on. “I do feel that I’m not kind of a colourful enough specimen to go under the microscope, there’s other specimens out there that might be more interesting to look … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Eighteen years after their debut, New Zealand band Six60 reckon their new album is their best work ever. On Right Here Right Now, which drops next month, the band rediscover the “beautiful naivety” they had as music-loving flatmates at Otago University, say frontman Matiu Walters and guitarist Ji Fraser. “I just … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Wild weather around Taranaki, 15 Janaury 2026. Marios Wheeler / supplied Coastal Taranaki residents and visitors were treated to an impressive lightning show on Thursday night as thunderstorms crossed the country. Keen photographer Marios Wheeler, who shared videos on the Extreme Weather Taranaki and NZ Storm Chasers Facebook pages said he … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand 123rf Manufacturing activity leaps 4.4 points to 56.1 – above 50 is expansion. Highest level of activity since December 2021. All five sub-indexes are in expansion – including employment. BNZ sees upside risks to Q4 GDP. Manufacturing activity leapt higher in December to its best reading in four-years, reinforcing expectations of … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Craig Dowd, pictured as North Harbour’s head coach in 2009, says Scott Robertson is now “collateral damage”. Photosport / Anthony Au-Yeung A former All Black has called the public leaking of the internal review into Scott Robertson’s All Black side “horrific”. Robertson was unceremoniously sacked on Thursday afternoon as head coach … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Marika Khabazi A person is in a critical condition after reports of gunfire in Auckland’s Onehunga. A police spokesperson confirmed armed police were in the area of Arthur St and had cordoned off part of the busy road. Hato Hone St John told RNZ they were called to the … Read more