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Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Sergeant Jonny Evans, Police Search and Rescue. A search is continuing for a tramper overdue in the Baton area of Kahurangi National Park. Graham Garnett, 66, went tramping in the Baton/Ellis River area. He was expected to return on 30 December, but did not. We will be using a … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / REECE BAKER Cordons have been removed from a Christchurch property where an item of concern was found this morning. Police were called to St Barnabas Street in Fendalton at about 9.15am on Monday. The Defence Force explosive bomb disposal team recovered the item, and it will be disposed of. … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The woman had arrived at Auckland International Airport from Singapore. (File photo) RNZ / Samuel Rillstone A woman has been charged with bringing more than 20 kilograms of meth into the country in her checked luggage. The 33-year-old was arrested at Auckland International airport on Sunday. Court documents claim she arrived … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police have closed East Coast Road between Wilks Road and Bawden Road near Stillwater after a single-vehicle crash. The incident was reported to emergency services just after 3pm. One person sustained serious injuries and is being treated by ambulance services. Motorists should be advised the road will be closed for over … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied / NZ Police Police investigating a mass disorder incident that occurred on Karangahape Road in Auckland just after Christmas are appealing for the public’s assistance in identifying the people pictured in several CCTV images. At about 3.40am on 28 December, emergency services were called to the disorder involving about 50 … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Move over, chocolate Santas and candy canes, Easter treats are on the way. It may be just a couple of weeks since Christmas – and 12 weeks until Easter – but hot cross buns are already on sale at some New Zealand supermarkets. “Each year our customers tell us it’s never … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Data from the Neighbourly website has been stolen. Screenshot The Stuff-owned website Neighbourly – at the centre of a major cyber breach – has headed to court to try to stop the stolen information spreading. The High Court at Auckland has confirmed it has received and accepted an application for an … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The woman had arrived at Auckland International Airport from Singapore. (File photo) RNZ / Samuel Rillstone A woman has been charged with allegedly bringing more than 20 kilograms of meth into the country in her checked luggage. The 33-year-old was arrested at Auckland International airport on Sunday. Court documents claimed she … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Sergeant Dougall Henderson – Invercargill Police Search and Rescue Coordinator The rescue of two boaties in a remote area of Fiordland over the weekend has highlighted the importance of being prepared when heading out on the water. The two men were on a fishing and diving trip just south … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police investigating a mass disorder that occurred on Karangahape Road in Auckland are appealing for the public’s assistance in identifying the people pictured in these CCTV images. At about 3.40am on Sunday 28 December emergency services were called to the disorder involving about 50 people. Detective Senior Sergeant Mark Greaves, Auckland … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Brendon and Trina Cole were found dead at a rural property in Ruatiti. SUPPLIED No charges have been laid in relation to a homicide investigation in the central North Island where a couple were found dead. It has been more than three weeks since since 56-year-old Brendon Leigh Cole and 54-year-old … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police are working to locate Bruce Tautari, who has a warrant for his arrest and is wanted by Police. Tautari, 21, is wanted for failing to appear in court and is known to frequent the wider Northland and Tāmaki Makaurau regions. It’s believed he is actively avoiding Police. If you have … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Lord Fakafanua receives appointment confirmation from King Tupou VI at the Royal Palace in Nuku’alofa, Tonga. 18 December 2025 Tonga Prime Minister’s Office The inner circle of Tonga’s legislative assembly has been confirmed, with new prime minister Lord Fakafanua announcing his selection of cabinet ministers on Monday afternoon. Fakafanua will take … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the action from Sydney Cricket Ground as England put on strong first inninngs in the final Ashes test. England enjoyed one of their better days of the series on Sunday, with a 154-run stand between Joe Root and Harry Brook helping them to 211 for 3 before the opening … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The kiwi was ushered outside where it ran off (file image). supplied A couple staying with friends near Whangārei Heads has been surprised by a special guest over the holidays after finding a kiwi in the sleepout they were staying in. The pair had left the doors open to cool down … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 January 2026 – Amid Hong Kong’s rising prominence as a hub for life sciences talent, the Hong Kong Life Sciences Society (HKLSS) is stepping up its efforts to nurture young talents who will shape the city’s scientific future. Through its Hong Kong Life … Read more
Source: NewzEngine.com Former NZ Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister for Disarmament and Arms Control calls on NZ government to uphold international law by condemning the US attack on Venezuela and the kidnapping of its President. Parliament should be recalled to vote on condemnation of this act of war with sanctions to be placed … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / REECE BAKER Four people have died in a series of separate crashes in 24 hours. Emergency services were called to a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 24 in Waikato, south of Matamata at 9.45am. “One person died at the scene, no further injuries were reported,” police said. “The road … Read more
Source: Hon Matthew Robson, Barrister MA (Hons) LLB (Hons) Former NZ Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister for Disarmament and Arms Control calls on NZ government to uphold international law by condemning the US attack on Venezuela and the kidnapping of its President. Parliament should be recalled to vote on condemnation of this act … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / REECE BAKER Cordons are in place around a Christchurch property where an ‘item of concern’ has been found. Police were called to St Barnabas Street in Fendalton at about 9.15am on Monday. The Defence Force explosive bomb disposal team is also responding. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero, a … Read more
Source: PSA The PSA says Health Minister Simeon Brown’s review into the ManageMyHealth cyber security breach announced today must confront the Government’s own actions in downsizing the very IT workforce responsible for protecting patient data in our public health system. The breach, which has compromised the private health information of up to 126,000 New Zealanders, is a chilling … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a crash on Roche Street, Wanaka this morning. The crash was reported at around 10:45am. One person has died at the scene. An area of Roche Street remains closed while a scene examination is completed. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre MIL OSI
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Plans to open a Dunedin bottle store earlier in the day have been quashed after being told it would have been inappropriate in the student quarter. Bottle O Cumberland applied to increase its off-licence hours to 9am until 10pm at night each day. Currently, it opens at 10am and the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a crash on State Highway 24/Tauranga Road, Te Poi this morning. The two-vehicle crash was reported at around 9:45am. One person died at the scene, no further injuries were reported. The road remains closed, with diversions in place. Motorists are advised to expect delays. ENDS Issued … Read more
Source: MetService Covering period of Monday 5th – Friday 9th January Summer sunshine Higher than average forecast temperatures Minimal risk of significant weather until Friday Typical summertime skies are forecast for many (until at least Friday) as high pressure stretched across the country is shielding us from significant weather. For this upcoming week expect a … Read more
Source: PSA PSA calls on political parties to pledge to reverse the cuts at election Fresh analysis by the PSA reveals that nearly three thousand critical roles across the public health system were axed as a result of the many restructures forced on Health NZ Te Whatu Ora by the Government. The analysis revealed for the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The urgent care clinic at Porirua’s Kenepuru Hospital was without a doctor overnight (file image). Google Maps The urgent care clinic at Porirua’s Kenepuru Hospital was without a doctor overnight due to what Health NZ has called “unforeseen circumstances”. The agency posted on social media that there was no doctor at … Read more