ManageMyHealth data breach concerning, but no clinical impact – Health Minister

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

Summer jobs: Running a massive inflatable water park

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

One critical, two seriously injured in crash near Whanganui

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

Busy New Year period for Tai Rāwhiti police

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

Search concludes after cries for help heard near Dunedin walking track

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

Cricket: Amelia Kerr finishes stint with Blaze in style

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

Serious Crash: State Highway 3 south of Turakina

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

Busy New Year period for Tairāwhiti police

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

Crash closes section of State Highway near Levin

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

Happy New Year for Hong Kong’s Tourism and Mega Events Economy

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

Auckland FC beaten by 10-man Newcastle

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

State Highway 57, Levin closed following crash

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

What it’s like being the only residents on a private South Auckland island

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

Summer jobs: Avoiding the ‘wedgie’ slide at Splash Planet

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

Sport in 2025: The shocks, scandals and sagas

Source: Radio New Zealand Sport is far more than just what happens on the court, pitch, field or canvas. The biggest stories often involve controversy completely away from the game. Jonty Dine takes a look back at at the most dramatic headlines in sport in 2025. From a raging rabbit to a hat stealing CEO, … Read more

Tairāwhiti Police reflect on busy New Year period

Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Inspector Danny Kirk, Tairāwhiti Area Commander: It’s been a particularly busy time for Tairāwhiti Police over the last few days. With the annual Rhythm and Vines Music Festival attracting thousands, reports of anti-social road user events planned in the area and New Year celebrations across the region, mixed in … Read more

Update: Appeal for information following cries for help at Whare Flat

Source: New Zealand Police A search and rescue operation has concluded at Whare Flat, Dunedin, following a report of a person calling for help. About 9.30am today, Police received a call from someone walking the Mackie Dackie track, who could hear a person yelling for help but could not locate where the voice was coming … Read more

Five things to do if you’re retiring in 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand There are a number of questions that people who are looking to retire should ask themselves. RNZ / REECE BAKER Retirement is one of the biggest financial changes that many people go through in their lives. If this is the year that you sign out of work for the last time, … Read more

ManageMyHealth reveals scope of data breach

Source: Radio New Zealand ManageMyHealth confirmed it identified a cyber security incident on Wednesday. 123rf / Khakimullin Aleksandr D9 ManageMyHealth is expecting to start notifying customers impacted by a data breach within the next 48 hours. The country’s largest patient information portal on Wednesday confirmed it had identified a cyber security incident involving “unauthorised access” … Read more

New quotas on beef exports to China unlikely to have impact on exporters – minister

Source: Radio New Zealand New quotas announced by China are unlikely to have an impact on beef exports said Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The government believes new quotas on beef imports to China are unlikely to have a major impact on New Zealand exporters. China announced quotas following an … Read more

Visit Malaysia 2026 Countdown Festival: A New Year’s Eve Celebration

Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 January 2026 – Malaysia ushered in the New Year on a high note as the Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) Countdown Festival culminated in a spectacular New Year’s Eve celebration at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur. The landmark event, a strategic collaboration between The Fame Events, … Read more

Driver in Levin crash facing multiple charges

Source: Radio New Zealand The 31-year-old driver was been charged with failing to stop for police, reckless driving and threatening to kill. RNZ / Richard Tindiller A man is facing a number of charges following a crash in Levin just before midnight. A car was seen driving erratically and crashed in Roosevelt Street, where the … Read more

Cries for help heard near Dunedin walking track, search underway

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / REECE BAKER A search and rescue operation is underway 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

Caution advised as some third party travel booking services ‘price gouging’ customers

Source: Radio New Zealand Consumer NZ’s Head of Research and Advocacy Gemma Rasmussen said third party websites can sometimes engage in price gouging. Mongkol Chuewong A Dunedin woman is urging people to check they are not booking flights through a third-party agency, after her elderly mother paid $1300 for two one-way seats with bags from … Read more

Hundreds of homes and businesses still without power after storm

Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Repair crews are trying to restore electricity to hundreds of households and businesses in the North Island, after storms knocked out supplies this week. About 10,000 properties lost power in the Tasman district on Tuesday after trees came down on powerlines. Network Tasman restored the vast majority by that afternoon. … Read more

Appeal for information following cries for help heard, Whare Flat, Dunedin

Source: New Zealand Police Police are appealing to the public for any information after receiving reports that someone was heard yelling for help near the Mackie Dackie track, off Flagstaff-Whare Flat Road, Whare Flat, Dunedin, this morning. Around 9.30am today, Police received a call with a report from someone who was walking the Mackie Dackie … Read more

‘I want to sit down with her’: Cancer patient demands meeting with Nicola Willis

Source: Radio New Zealand Catherine Cook sold her business to pay out of pocket for Keytruda for her aggressive breast cancer treatment. Supplied An Auckland woman who is self-funding treatment for her rare, aggressive breast cancer is fed up after years of asking the government to fund a “life-saving” medicine for more patients. Catherine Cook, … Read more