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Source: Radio New Zealand Fireworks from the 2023 display. BBC screenshot Half a tonne of fireworks set to launch from the Sky Tower for New Year in Auckland are being put through their final paces. Six months of planning and design work will take just five minutes to show off when 3500 individual shots are … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A police dog and handler have been injured in Whangārei. RNZ / REECE BAKER A police dog and its handler have been injured on Wednesday afternoon while pursuing suspects in Whangārei. Northland District Commander Superintendent Matthew Srhoj said “a vehicle of interest” was stopped just after 2pm. “The driver has taken … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / REECE BAKER The southbound lane of State Highway One near Takanini was closed following a crash between a car and a motorbike for several hours n Wednesday afternoon. Police said early indication suggests one person has been seriously injured in the crash at about 12.30pm. The lanes between Hill … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Isiah Whitlock Jr., whose singular delivery of a tagline in The Wire gave the world one of the most iconic phrases of the century, has died at the age of 71. Whitlock “passed away today peacefully in NYC after a brave battle with a short illness”, his manager, Brian Liebman, told … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police investigating today’s crash in the southbound lane of Auckland’s Southern Motorway at Randwick Park, between Hill Road and Takanini, are seeking help from the public to further understand the circumstances of the crash. The crash involved a car and a motorbike around 12.30pm today. One person was seriously injured. The … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Andrew Brown has been recognised for his leadership of New Zealand’s response to the grounding of the HMNZS Manawanui. RNZ/ Susana Lei’ataua A Navy Commodore has been awarded the Distinguished Service Decoration in the New Year Honours List. The Distinguished Service Decoration has been instituted as a New Zealand Royal Honour … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied The personal health portal ManageMyHealth has identified a cyber security breach. The service connects patients with clinicians and allows people to access their medical records. In a statement on its website, ManageMyHealth said the breach involved “unauthorised access to our systems”. It said the matter was under active investigation and … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 31 December 2025 – DL Holdings (1709.HK) announced yesterday that its subsidiary, DL Securities (Hong Kong) Limited (“DL Securities”), has received conditional approval from the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (“SFC”) to provide virtual asset trading services under an omnibus account arrangement. DL … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Professor Thomas Charles Roa has become a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to Māori language and education RNZ / Pokere Paewai The Minister for Māori Development is praising those named on the New Year Honours list. Sixteen Māori have been recognised for 2026, and include Companions, … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / REECE BAKER The southbound lane of State Highway One near Takanini has been closed following a crash between a car and a motorbike on Wednesday afternoon. Police said early indication suggests one person has been seriously injured. The lanes between Hill Road and Takanini were closed. NZTA said northbound … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Consumer NZ is hopeful that electricity prices will improve in 2026, but does not expect much of a change. The consumer advocacy group says investments in generating electricity and recent rain and snowfall bolstering hydro supply could keep prices down. “We’re seeing some positive signs,” Consumer NZ Powerswitch manager Paul … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A new displacement camp set up by the Egyptian Committee in Nuseirat, Gaza Strip on 11 November 2025. AFP / Eyad Baba New Zealand has not joined an international statement warning the humanitarian situation in Gaza is rapidly deteriorating. The statement, published overnight by the UK Foreign Office, describes conditions for … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Liam Lawson of New Zealand RUDY CAREZZEVOLI / AFP The Racing Bulls boss has some encouraging words for New Zealand driver Liam Lawson. Lawson is on a break after completing his first full season in Formula 1 which presented him with many challenges. Lawson was demoted from Red Bull to junior … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied A Northland man who took his small boat into dangerous seas to rescue a yacht skipper says the conditions were “pretty hairy” and that his own vessel could easily have capsize too. The police were called to the incident near Elizabeth Reef at around 5:10pm on Tuesday. Coastguard National Operations … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Rakaia Bridge, State Highway 1 in Bankside has re-opened following an earlier crash. Traffic in the area remains heavy and motorists should continue to expect delays while the congestion clears. We thank everybody for their patience. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre MIL OSI
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 31 December 2025 – Asian Agri reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable palm oil development by recognising its scheme smallholders in Riau and Jambi through the 2024 Certified Palm Oil Premium Sharing Programme. The appreciation event, held at Hotel Santika, Bukittinggi, West Sumatra, highlighted the consistent efforts … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Highlights An established civil engineering contractor in Malaysia specialised in providing bridge engineering services as a subcontractor for large scale transportation infrastructure, with over 16 years of experience. Provides 2 main types of services: (i) bridge engineering works and (ii) flood mitigation works. Holds the highest grade of contractor licence under the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police can now name the man who died in hospital after being struck by a car on McGrath Street, Napier, on 26 December. He was Carl Louis Duncan. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time. Enquiries into the circumstances of the incident are ongoing and … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand An Auckland judge had upheld a petition in the Manukau District Court calling for a judicial inquiry following allegations of fraud in an Auckland local body election RNZ / Liu Chen Nominations are open for a new election in an Auckland local body after previous results have been voided by a … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Patrice Allen The Rakaia Bridge at State Highway 1 in Canterbury is blocked following a crash. Emergency services were called to the crash involving a truck and a car about 12.40pm. Police said no injuries had been reported. “The bridge is expected to be blocked for sometime while emergency … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police The southbound lane of Auckland’s Southern Motorway at Randwick Park is blocked between Hill Road and Takanini following a crash this afternoon. Police were called to a collision involving a car and a motorbike around 12.30pm today. Early indications are that one person has been seriously injured. Emergency services are still … Read more
Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa says the government urgently needs to join international condemnation of Israel’s suspension of dozens of humanitarian organisations, including Doctors Without Borders, which provide food, water and medical services for Palestinians in Gaza. “This is a death sentence to thousands more Palestinian in Gaza,” says … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied The personal health portal ManageMyHealth is investigating reports of a cyber breach. The service connects patients with clinicians and allows people to access their medical records. ManageMyHealth said it was aware of claims that had been made online of a cyber breach and was working with its partners and the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police The Rakaia Bridge, State Highway 1, Bankside is blocked following a crash this afternoon. Police were called to the two-vehicle crash, involving a car and a truck, around 12:40pm. Thankfully, no injuries have been reported. The bridge is expected to be blocked for sometime while emergency services work at the scene. … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police have arrested and charged a man after a routine traffic stop led to locating a firearm, ammunition, methamphetamine, another offensive weapon, and drug paraphernalia. On Tuesday 30 December, around 10.10pm, Police clocked a vehicle exceeding the 50km/h speed limit on State Highway 11, Kawakawa. The vehicle was subsequently stopped by … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand It begins with two people, one blanket, and two very different ideas of what’s a comfortable sleeping temperature. By midnight, one partner is hot and sweaty while the other is freezing. Sounds familiar? You’re not alone. It’s no wonder many couples are curious about the “Scandinavian sleep method”, which is having … Read more
Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) Our summer is the main time for Israelis to visit New Zealand, and PSNA is warning that many soldiers who have been serving in the IDF genocide in Gaza will be among them. Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa says Immigration NZ figures show 799 Israelis visited New Zealand last … Read more