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Source: Radio New Zealand Residents are without power as stormy weather continues to lash the North Island. Thunderstorms, heavy rain and localised downpours are forecast to drench parts of the North Island today. MetService has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Gisborne, Hawke’s Bay, and Waikato. A heavy rain warning has been issued for Bay … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Rain delay at the ASB Classic Men’s ATP 250 tennis tournament at Manuka Doctor Arena, Auckland, New Zealand. Thursday 15 January 2026. © Andrew Cornaga / www.photosport.nz Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Rain wreaked havoc on the ASB tennis Classic in Auckland on Thursday, with just one quarter-final in the men’s singles able to … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied/LDR – ODT/Stephen Jaquiery A funeral service to publicly mark Sir Tim Shadbolt’s life and legacy will be held in Invercargill this afternoon. Tributes have been flowing in for the former mayor of Waitematā and Invercargill since he died last week, describing him as a colourful and charismatic character who championed … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Robin Martin A person has died following a crash in Winton on Thursday afternoon. The two-vehicle crash on State Highway 6/Great North Road was reported just after 3pm. One person died at the scene and three other people were injured in the crash. One person suffered moderate injuries while … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand There are reports of small tornados in the North Island, as severe thunderstorm and heavy rain watches remain in place for the top half of the country and upper South Island. One tornado happened near Orewa, north of Auckland, at about 7pm. Local MP Mark Mitchell – who is also Emergency … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Thunderstorm warnings are in place for parts of the central North Island this morning. MetService has forecast severe storms near Kawerau, Rotoehu, Totoitoi and Lake Tarawerea, as well as Rerewhakaaitu. The storms are expected to move east-south-east later on Friday morning, and lie near Waiohau, Matahina, Murupara, Kopuriki, and Galatea. MetService’s … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Ōamaru residents should be aware of possible delays on State Highway 1 (Thames Highway) this morning. A truck and trailer unit crashed at around 3.10am, between Sandringham Street and College Street. There are no reports of serious injuries from the crash but the road remains partially blocked. Motorists should take alternative … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Te Rapa Road is closed following a serious crash in Beerescourt overnight. Emergency services were called to the two vehicle crash at around 12.30am. At this stage, Police are unable to confirm any information regarding injuries to those involved. The road is closed between Forest Lake Road and Vardon Road. Members … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Health New Zealand has confirmed another major technology outage, this time for hospitals in the lower North Island. A clinician working in one of hospitals called the situation shambolic, while the medical specialists union said crumbling technology systems were putting both staff and patients at risk. A range of clinical … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand People gathering sea life at Army Bay. Protect Whangaparoa Rockpools Mark Lenton, who grew up in the Auckland coastal community of Whangaparāoa, fondly remembers spending hours looking at the species in rock pools as a child. But he said the number of sea life gatherers had increased in recent years, and … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Facebook / Lake Taupo Holiday Resort Lake Taupo Holiday Resort is being overwhelmed by its own popularity, according to one camping enthusiast. A post on the NZ Fun Adventures Facebook page about the resort led to hundreds of comments, many complaining of not being able to get in touch with the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A person has died following a crash in Winton yesterday afternoon. The two-vehicle crash on State Highway 6/Great North Road was reported just after 3pm. One person died at the scene and three other people were injured in the crash. One person sustained moderate injuries while two people were treated for … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Swim school instructor Aaron Pasion, pictured with his wife Janine and son Andreus, was told his job was skilled and is leaving for Australia after finding out it no longer is. Aaron Pasion Migrants who were told their job was skilled and put them onto a path to residency are being … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Five years ago, Australian pastor David Riley, his wife, two high school aged daughters and their youngest son, set off on an epic journey to lap Australia. During that adventure, Riley came across the story of Nevill Westwood and Greg Davies, the first to lap the continent by car, driving a … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Ed Sheeran is playing two nights in Auckland, before heading south. Supplied / Mark Surridge Auckland is hosting the opening night of Ed Sheeran’s global Loop Tour on Friday night. The chart-topping British singer-songwriter is playing two shows at Go Media Stadium, on Friday and Saturday, before heading to Wellington and … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ/Calvin Samuel We are only half-way through the first month of the year and already the business closures are mounting. EB Games will close its shops at the end of the month. Miniso and Yoyoso shops are in liquidation. Wellington’s Leuven Belgian Beer Café will close after 25 years in business. … Read more
Source: Oxfam Aotearoa Oxfam and partners restore limited water access for 156,000 amid near-total water and sanitation infrastructure collapse. 100 days into the ceasefire announcement, in a week that has seen more severe weather hitting Gaza, needs remain desperate. Oxfam and dozens of other INGOs working in Gaza have had to further adapt their operations to … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 January 2026 – Franchising & Licensing Asia (FLAsia), Asia’s leading franchising and licensing trade event, will return from 13–15 August 2026 at Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Singapore. Organised by MP Singapore, and presented by the Franchising & Licensing Association (Singapore), FLAsia 2026 marks a … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 January 2026 – Gaw Capital Partners, a leading multi-asset investment management firm, today announced that the firm has acquired a 100% stake in Korea Environmental Technology Co. Ltd. (“Koentec”), a leading integrated waste management company in South Korea, for approximately US$500 million from … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 January 2026 – HKU Business School unveiled the “Hong Kong Economic Policy Green Paper 2026” (“Green Paper”). This comprehensive document delves into various facets of Hong Kong’s economic domain, covering everything from trade finance and Hong Kong’s role in the Greater Bay Area … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Scott Robertson has been axed as All Blacks coach. AFP There has been mixed reaction in parts of red and black country following the shock axing of All Blacks coach Scott Robertson. New Zealand Rugby (NZR) confirmed the 51-year-old had departed the position following a recent end-of-season review. A process would … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Juken New Zealand manages 15,000ha of forest plantations across Wairarapa and says it has a detailed plan to mitigate forest fire risk. LDR / Supplied A small forest fire outside Masterton on Tuesday highlighted the increased risk of forest fires in the region. Although the Bideford blaze was quickly extinguished, Wairarapa’s … Read more
Source: Media Outreach One of ten chefs chosen for a programme organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the World Food Forum MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 January 2026 – Melco Resorts & Entertainment is committed to promoting Whole Person Development, while actively deepening Macau’s role as … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 January 2026 – The M7 World Championship (M7) will soar to new heights in a historic partnership with Red Bull! This milestone marks the world’s leading energy drink brand’s first collaboration with the M Series—Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB)’s flagship tournament. As the Official Energy … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Peters has condemned what he described as a brutal crackdown by Iran’s security forces (file image). RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Foreign Minister Winston Peters says New Zealand is “appalled” by an escalation of violence and repression in Iran. Protests against the regime began in the capital Tehran in late December, sparked … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Wellington Hospital’s emergency department. RNZ / REECE BAKER More than two dozen staff are caught up in a gastro outbreak at Wellington Hospital’s emergency department. Health New Zealand has put precautionary measures in place to try minimise its spread. Dedicated infection control teams are also in place. The first cases were … Read more
Source: Media Outreach From a single store in Hong Kong to a global leader with 17,000 stores across 31 markets, AS Watson looks ahead by staying true to what matters most HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 January 2026 – AS Watson, the world’s largest international health and beauty retailer, announces the … Read more