Kaitāia’s demolished mosaic wall finds new life in Far North town

Source: Radio New Zealand Kaitāia’s old mosaic wall has been transformed into a public artwork which doubles as a memorial and picnic area in the tiny Far North town of Broadwood. Peter de Graaf A community mosaic in Kaitāia that sparked protests, a petition and even police complaints when it was demolished almost three years … Read more

Kahurangi National Park search suspended

Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Sergeant Jonny Evans, Police Search and Rescue: The search for missing tramper Graham Garnett, 66, has been suspended. This decision follows extensive searches of the area and is extremely difficult for all involved. Police thank all the Land Search and Rescue New Zealand (LandSAR) groups and specialist teams, … Read more

North Otago Farm Safety Day

Source: Worksafe New Zealand 15 January 2026 WorkSafe New Zealand was invited by Sven Thelning, Health and Safety Advisor at Thelning Systems and Phil Wilson, Director of Glenure Farms Limited, to lead a presentation to farmers at Phil’s dairy farm in North Otago late last year. Two of our inspectors, Lynn Carty and Rob Bryson, … Read more

EB Games heaving with crowds as gamers snatch final deals

Source: Radio New Zealand Hundreds of people have lined up outside EB Games stores around the country, eager to get some last minute bargains before the shops shut down. The gaming outlet announced on Wednesday that it would be shutting all 38 stores around NZ by 31 January. They kicked off 50 percent off sales … Read more

Man arrested in relation to Christmas Day firearms incident, Hornby

Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Sergeant Luke Vaughan: Police have arrested and charged a 17-year-old man in relation to a firearms incident in Hornby on Christmas Day. Police received calls shortly after 6:30pm on December 25 reporting a male being chased by others in Hornby, one with a firearm in their possession. … Read more

YTL Cement’s CDL Academy and Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Sign MoU to Advance Talent Development and Research Innovation in Sustainable Construction

Source: Media Outreach PETALING JAYA, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 January 2026 – CDL Academy Sdn. Bhd. (CDL Academy), the learning and development arm of YTL Cement Group, and Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 9 January 2026 to strengthen collaboration in talent development, applied learning, and … Read more

Scott Robertson sacking captures global headlines

Source: Radio New Zealand Scott Robertson. John Cowpland / action press The world’s media has reacted with surprise to the “jumpy” dumping of All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson. Australian sport website The Roar headlined its report: “Razor gets the knife as All Blacks make cut-throat coaching call”. “In a move straight out of the … Read more

Family and friends gather at scene of Waitārere Beach shooting

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ/Mark Papalii Family and friends of a man who died in a shooting in Waitārere Beach gathered outside the property today. A man, identified by his sister as 60-year-old Benjamin Harry Timmins, was found dead and three others with gunshot wounds following the shooting on Wednesday in the lower North Island … Read more

Health warnings lifted from Lyttelton bays after sewage overflow

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

Unions push for ‘Right to Switch-Off’ law

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

Inquisitive kea rescued after becoming trapped in water tank

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

TUMI Celebrates the Year of The Horse with A Limited-Edition Collection

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

Review: Why Hamnet is more than a march through sadness

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

State Highway 6/Great North Road closed following crash

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

Aon Appoints Kulshaan Singh as Enterprise Client Leader, Asia Pacific based in Singapore

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

SL Aesthetic Group Marks 22 Years of Innovation and Regional Expansion in Singapore and Southeast Asia

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

Children in Gaza killed by cold and collapsing buildings as conditions gnaw away at daily life – Save the Children

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

Explainer: What Scott Robertson’s axing means for the All Blacks and NZ Rugby

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

Netball NZ gets new interim boss and a high performance expert

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

Disposable Razor: Scott Robertson dumped as All Blacks coach

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

Students can now claim $12,000 but is it money well spent?

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

Deluge overwhelms stormwater network, closes streets in South Taranaki

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

Natural Diamond Jewelry Highlights From The 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards

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

Zero-Emission Technology Underpins the Future of Urban Living

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

Tongans still ‘broken’ four years on from Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcano eruption

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

Marlborough’s only kaupapa Māori GP receives funding to address critical gap

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

Weather: Severe thunderstorms, heavy rain warnings for North Island, upper South

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