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Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown has acknowledged Dame Karen Poutasi and her extensive service to the New Zealand health system and the public sector more broadly. Dame Karen was 76. “With a professional background in public health medicine, Dame Karen had a deep understanding of the health sector. “She had senior roles … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Last night, Police disrupted a crowd of approximately 1000 youth who congregated at Williamson Park, Whangamatā, and 300 youth near the Surf Club Resort, Pauanui. Around 10.30pm bottles were thrown towards Police, who were completing foot patrols within the park, with one officer being hit – fortunately, they were not injured. … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Nate McKinnon A vehicle involved in a serious crash in Levin on Thursday night had earlier fled police. Inspector Ashley Gurney said an investigation had been launched following the two-vehicle crash that left three people injured – one critically. Gurney said one of the vehicles involved – a Holden … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Karen Poutasi Supplied. One of the country’s top health leaders has died. Tributes are being paid to Dame Karen Poutasi, who was the first female director-general of health. Labour health spokesperson Ayesha Verrall said Dame Karen led the implementation of the recommendations from the Cartwright Inquiry, guided New Zealand’s early response … Read more
Source: Consumer NZ Consumer NZ’s research has found the number of people concerned about the cost of living has doubled in 4 years. With some small adjustments to your spending habits, though, you could save thousands in 2026. Here are four simple and practical tips to help you keep more of your money … Read more
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand is urging people and businesses in cities and towns to remain extra careful when members of the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) undertake a one-hour strike today. “NZPFU members will walk off the job again between 12-1pm today,” Deputy National Commander Megan Stiffler says. … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Neighbourly is temporarily unavailable following a potential data breach. Screenshot Website Neighbourly has been temporarily taken down following claims of a data breach. Neighbourly is a neighbourhood-centred social media site operated by Stuff. A Neighbourly spokesperson said on Thursday it became aware of claims of a breach of its members’ data. … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand “Localised downpours” of 25 to 40mm/h were possible. Romolo Tavani / 123RF Northland and Auckland residents should “be on the lookout for threatening weather conditions”, MetService has warned, with possible thunderstorms on the horizon. “Afternoon and early evening heating and wind convergence bring a moderate risk of thunderstorms,” the forecaster said … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The men fell from a ferris wheel after being warned to stop swinging the bucket (file image). Facebook / Event Hire Christchurch The operator of a ferris wheel in Christchurch says three men were warned to stop swinging their bucket, just before they fell. Two of the men were seriously injured … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police To be attributed to Inspector Ashley Gurney – Acting Area Commander – Manawatū: A police investigation has been launched into a serious crash near Levin last night that left three people injured, one of them critically. One of the vehicles, a Holden Captiva, had been sought by Police in relation to … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Nate McKinnon Members of the NZ Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) will walk off the job for an hour at midday on Friday. The union says pay talks with Fire and Emergency (FENZ) have broken down. FENZ deputy national commander Megan Stiffler said 111 calls would be answered during the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / REECE BAKER An investigation is underway after two people died at an address in a Bay of Plenty township. Detective Senior Sergeant Paul Wilson said officers were called to a house on Old Coach Road in Pukehina about 3pm on Thursday as a woman had died. In the early … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Eastern Bay of Plenty Area Investigations Manager, Detective Senior Sergeant Paul Wilson: Police are investigating the deaths of two people at an address on Old Coach Road in Pukehina. Around 3pm yesterday [Thursday 1 January], Police were notified of a woman that had sadly died at an address on … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand ManageMyHealth confirmed on Wednesday it had identified a cyber security incident involving “unauthorised access” to its platform. Supplied The Health Minister has described the breach of private health records as concerning, but says there’s no clinical impact on patient care as a result. The country’s largest patient information portal, ManageMyHealth, confirmed … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Kiwi Water Park is a sprawling inflatable water park on Lake Dunstan near Queenstown. Some of the structures like climbing walls and slides, are close to ten metres high. So far, 130,000 people had been on the inflatable structure. Abbey Bisset, 19, is the main point of contact for administration and … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Patrice Allen One person is in a critical condition and two seriously injured after a crash near Whanganui. Police were notified of the crash on State Highway 3, south of Turakina, just after 6am on Friday. The road is currently blocked by the crash and diversions are in place. … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Tairāwhiti Area commander Danny Kirk, police commissioner Richard Chambers and Eastern District commander superintendent Jeanette Park at Rhythm and Vines. supplied After overseeing more than 20,000 festival goers who gathered in Gisborne for Rhythm and Vines, and keeping an eye out for possible boy racer gatherings, Tai Rāwhiti police say their … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / REECE BAKER A search and rescue operation has concluded after cries for help were heard near a Dunedin walking track. In a statement, police said they were appealing for information after receiving reports that someone was yelling for help near the Mackie Dackie track, off Flagstaff-Whare Flat Road in … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Wellington Blaze’s Melie Kerr brings up her 50. Shane Wenzlick / Photosport.nz Wellington Blaze captain Amelia Kerr has turned in another player of the game performance to continue their unbeaten start to the Super Smash. The Blaze have beaten the Northern Brave by 61 runs in their third round game in … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on State Highway 3, south of Turakina. Police were notified of the two-vehicle crash at 6.05am. One person is reported to be critically injured and two people are reported to have serious injuries. The road is blocked by the crash and diversions are … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Tairāwhiti Area commander Danny Kirk, police commissioner Richard Chambers and Eastern District commander superintendent Jeanette Park at Rhythm and Vines. supplied After overseeing more than 20,000 festival goers who gathered in Gisborne for Rhythm and Vines, and keeping an eye out for possible boy racer gatherings, Tairāwhiti police say their New … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / REECE BAKER State Highway 57 near Levin is closed at the intersection of Kimberley and Arapaepae South roads following a crash. The two-car crash that was reported at 7.20pm and police said there were serious injuries. Motorists were advised to avoid the area and expect delays. Sign up for … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 January 2026 – As Hong Kong welcomed the New Year in style on January 1, the city can look back on a pivotal past 12 months during which visitor numbers rebound sharply, driven, in large part, by the dawn of a new era … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Newcastle Jets Will Dobson celebrates his goal against Auckland FC, 2026. Shane Wenzlick / Photosport.nz Newcastle have stunned A-League leaders Auckland FC 3-1 at Mt Smart stadium. The visitors managed to score their second win over Auckland at the ground this season and did it while playing the majority of the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 57, Levin is closed at the intersection of Kimberley and Arapaepae South roads following a crash. The two-vehicle crash was reported at 7:20pm. Initial indications are that there are serious injuries. Motorists are advised to avoid the area, and expect delays. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre MIL OSI
Source: Radio New Zealand A luxury island development in South Auckland has welcomed its first residents after more than a decade in the works. Pararēkau Island in Karaka was connected to the mainland by a causeway with a gate which would only allow cars belonging to residents to enter. Prices for the lots started at … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Splash Planet is the storied water park located in Hastings, in the Hawke’s Bay region of the North Island. The park opened in 1967 as Fantasyland and reopened as Splash Planet in 1998. Attractions include a speed slide, a body slide, and a tube slide, as well as a lazy river, … Read more