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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
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is investing $250k to upgrade the Whakarewarewa Forest Loop Great Ride in Rotorua, encouraging more visitors into the region while giving riders a safer and more enjoyable experience, Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston announced today. “I’m thrilled to be investing in the future of this popular cycle trail … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police can now name the man that died after a water-related incident on Saturday 10 January. He was 43-year-old Chen You, from Halswell. Chen was diving to collect seafood when he went out of sight for around an hour. Police were notified that a person had been pulled from the water … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Jason Marris’s tenure also spanned Cyclone Gabrielle, the Mangawhai tornado and significant government reform. Supplied The Kaipara District’s chief executive has resigned after three-and-a-half years at the helm of the controversial council. Jason Marris’s time in the top job spanned Cyclone Gabrielle, the Mangawhai tornado and significant government reform – as … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The revenue from the levy would be reinvested into local productions. 123RF The Producers’ Guild says a levy on the big content streaming companies would be a “game changer” for the country’s screen production industry. Labour has proposed implementing a streaming levy should it win the election, with the revenue reinvested … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ earlier revealed an investigation was under way into the extent of the issue and the Police Minister and Office of the Privacy Commissioner had been notified. RNZ / Richard Tindiller More than 1000 cases were affected by a “technical issue” with police’s investigation management tool that led to sensitive information … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Scott Robertson. Paul Thomas / Photosport 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, could be about to be dumped as All Black coach, according to several media. 1News is reporting NZ Rugby is … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Eagle-eyed Police who spotted a vehicle of interest in the Manukau area yesterday afternoon have taken a fully loaded firearm off the streets. At about 5.40pm, Police observed a vehicle of interest travelling through Manukau on Puhunui Road. Counties Manukau West Area Prevention Manager, Inspector Mohammed Atiq, says upon seeing Police … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s important changes to make it easier to consent the mines and quarries we need to enable more infrastructure become law today, say RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop, Resources Minister Shane Jones, and Conservation Minister Tama Potaka. The Government has amended five major National Direction instruments to make it easier … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency A reminder that overnight work to rebuild SH30A Amohau Street between Hinemaru Street and Te Ngae Road, begins next Monday 19 January. The road will be closed from 7pm to 6am, Sunday to Thursday (open Friday and Saturday nights). The attached flier has more details about the work and includes … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police are currently at the scene of a traffic incident involving a truck which has spilled its load on SH24, east of Matamata. The truck has spilled contents onto Mangawhero Road and the road surface is now slippery. The road is not closed, however it is partially blocked. Motorists are asked … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand In this photo illustration an iPhone screen displays Elon Musk’s repost on his social media platform X regarding criticism from British Prime Minister Kier Starmer about his AI tool Grok, on 11 January 2026 in Bath, England. Elon Musk’s company xAI has been widely criticised following reports that its AI tool … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The Housing, Building and Associate Finance Ministers have marked the start of new rules allowing easier building of small dwellings. Chris Bishop, Chris Penk and Shane Jones visited a granny flat in Auckland’s Riverhead on Thursday. They were there to talk up the changes as well as shifts in national direction … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The scene of the shooting on Wednesday. RNZ/Mark Papalii The sister of a man who died after a shooting in Waitārere Beach in Horowhenua says her brother is more than just his criminal history. Rach O’Grady and Benjamin Harry Timmins in photos taken in 1986 and 2025. Facebook/ Rach O’Grady A … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand It’s only the third week of January, but David Byrne’s dazzling performance at Auckland’s Spark Arena Wednesday night will go down as one of the concert highlights of the year. The legendary frontman for Talking Heads made a triumphant return to Tāmaki Makaurau with his Who Is The Sky? tour, filling … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Fitzroy Beach is New Plymouth’s most popular swimming beach. RNZ / Robin Martin New Plymouth has been crowned the sunniest spot in New Zealand. With 2743 sunshine hours in 2025, Earth Sciences NZ found the Taranaki region basked in sunshine for 2743 hours in 2025, putting it ahead of Nelson (2672 … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. 123rf.com A 32-year-old man has been arrested after a bus driver was allegedly sprayed with a fire extinguisher in Auckland earlier this week. Police said a passenger travelling on the 27H bus along MT Eden Road became verbally aggressive with the driver about 6pm on Tuesday. They claim he … Read more
Source: ProCare Leading healthcare provider ProCare has been appointed by Veterans’ Affairs New Zealand to lead the reimbursement of medical and pharmacy costs for veterans’ service-related conditions from 1 April 2026. From April 2026, ProCare will take over as the national provider for claiming and reimbursement services. Bindi Norwell, Chief Executive at ProCare, says: “The … Read more