Weather: More than 1000 homes without power as storms lash North Island

Source: Radio New Zealand Heavy rain to hit North Island’s east coast. Unsplash / Erik Witsoe More than a thousand homes are without power in the upper North Island as a series of short and intense thunderstorms move across the region. Power Co reported an outage affecting over 1300 properties in the Waikato town of … Read more

Boatie captures waterspout in Whangārei Harbour

Source: Radio New Zealand A Northland boatie captured a waterspout in Whangārei Harbour. Chris Howe A Northland boatie has captured a waterspout on camera as he was sailing out of Whangārei Harbour. Chris Howe told RNZ on Saturday afternoon he could see a thunderstorm heading towards his vessel from the west. “There was lots of … Read more

ManageMyHealth says code fixed, security tightened after hack

Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied The operators of compromised patient data app ManageMyHealth say they have received “independent confirmation” from IT experts the flaws in its code have been fixed. ManageMyHealth confirmed last week it had identified a security incident involving “unauthorised access” to its platform. It believed between 6 and 7 percent of the … Read more

Police ask for public help to identify man in Queenstown

Source: Radio New Zealand Police believe the man pictured may be able to help with enquires into an assault on Ballarat Street. NZ Police Police are asking the public to help identify a man who was on Ballarat Street in Queenstown in the early hours of Thursday 1 January. The police believe the man pictured … Read more

First supermoon of 2026 to light up New Zealand skies

Source: Radio New Zealand A supermoon from 2025. Dr Brenda Midson / SUPPLIED Stargazers can expect to see the first supermoon of the new year on Saturday night if skies are clear. Dr Ryan Ridden from the University of Canterbury said a supermoon is when a full moon at its closest point to Earth. He … Read more

How State Highway 94 to Milford Sound is made safe for its million visitors

Source: Radio New Zealand [embedded content] A helicopter swoops over the mountains above the Milford Road and drops explosives. Snow and ice cascade down, and when everything has settled, the area is much safer for the hundreds of thousands of visitors who will use the road below. Each year, close to one million visitors travel … Read more

Waikato motorists reminded to drive to the conditions

Source: New Zealand Police Motorists in the Waikato district are reminded to slow down in this wet weather and drive to the conditions. Police have responded to a number of crashes across the Waikato area today, especially on the rural roads. Thankfully, these have been minor. With the wet weather, the roads are extremely slippery … Read more

No injuries after helicopter crashes at Whangamata airfield

Source: Radio New Zealand Police said initial indications suggest there are no injuries. 123RF Police have been made aware of a Helicopter crash at Whangamata airfield. “Initial indications suggest there are no injuries,” police said. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero, a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every … Read more

Weather: North Island braces for the next wave of heavy rain

Source: Radio New Zealand Heavy rain to hit North Island’s east coast. Unsplash / Erik Witsoe The bad weather has spread north, with thunderstorm warnings in the eastern North Island cancelled but new ones in place for the Far North. MetService early on Saturday afternoon issued a thunderstorm warning for Whangarei, saying it had detected … Read more

Multiple injured, road closed after Northland crash

Source: Radio New Zealand Delays are to be expected as emergency services work at the scene. NZ Police / Supplied The south side of the Brynderwyns was closed following a serious crash which has left multiple people injured. The two-vehicle crash was reported around 12.45pm on Saturday. Police have said initial indications are that multiple … Read more

Owner of ‘abandoned’ bike left near Lake Ōhau identified

Source: Radio New Zealand Police are concerned about the owner of a bike left near Lake Ōhau. Police/Facebook Police were concerned about the owner of a bike left near Lake Ōhau in the South Island for several days, but have since identified the owner. The bike had been at the Temple Campsite shelter off Lake … Read more

Serious crash, SH1, Brynderwyn

Source: New Zealand Police The south side of the Brynderwyns is closed following a serious crash. The two-vehicle crash was reported about 12.45pm today. Initial indications are that multiple people are injured, some seriously. Motorists should expect delays while emergency services work at the scene. Southbound traffic is diverted through Waipu. Northbound traffic is diverted … Read more

Police seek public’s help solving unexplained Devonport death

Source: Radio New Zealand Officers were called to the property on Kerr Street about 11pm on Thursday. RNZ / Nate McKinnon Police are appealing to the public for information about an unexplained death in Auckland’s Devonport on New Year’s Day. Officers were called to the property on Kerr Street about 11pm on Thursday. Detective Senior … Read more

Police wrap up examination of Bay of Plenty property where two bodies found in different houses

Source: Radio New Zealand A 50-year-old man faces charges of assault on a family member. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly Bay of Plenty police have wrapped up the scene examination of a property where two bodies were found in separate houses. Detective Senior Sergeant Paul Wilson says officers found the body of a woman at the … Read more

Ambulance crash leaves one critically injured

Source: Radio New Zealand The St John ambulance had two officers on board, transporting a patient in a moderate condition St John One person was critically injured in a crash between an ambulance and a car in Northland on Friday night. Emergency services were called to Cove Road in Waipu around 7.50pm. The St John … Read more

Appeal to public following Devonport death

Source: New Zealand Police Police investigating an unexplained death in Devonport are seeking help from the public. Emergency services were called to the Kerr Street address around 11pm on 1 January to discover a person deceased at the scene. Detective Senior Sergeant Ryan Bunting says a scene examination at the property is ongoing, and people … Read more

Bike left near Lake Ōhau causes worry a tramper or climber might be missing

Source: Radio New Zealand Police are concerned about the owner of a bike left near Lake Ōhau. Police/Facebook Police are concerned about the owner of a bike left near Lake Ōhau in the South Island for several days. The bike has been at the Temple Campsite shelter off Lake Ohau Road since at least 27 … Read more

Weather: North Island east coast braces for the next wave of heavy rain

Source: Radio New Zealand Heavy rain to hit Norht Island’s east coast. Unsplash / Erik Witsoe The latest bout of wet weather is targeting the east coast of the North Island, from Tai Rawhiti to the Ruahine Ranges. Two orange heavy rain warnings and a heavy rain watch are in place. From 12pm Saturday and … Read more

Health privacy breach exposes risk of Govt cutting IT experts in public health – PSA

Source: PSA The cyber security breach at privately run Manage My Health is a chilling reminder of how the Government blundered in cutting the jobs of many IT experts safeguarding the public health system. The sensitive personal information of more than 120,000 patients using Manage My Health may have been exposed in the latest ransomware attack … Read more

PSA says the privacy breach exposes risk of cutting IT experts in public health

Source: Radio New Zealand National Secretary for PSA Fleur Fitzsimons is calling on the Privacy Commissioner to reconsider investigating the impact of cuts to Health NZ’s digital services workforce. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The Public Service Association (PSA) says the security breach at privately run ManageMyHealth highlights the risk of cutting IT experts in public … Read more

‘Bring it back to new life’: Historical Canterbury hotel reopens

Source: Radio New Zealand Hotel director Sourav Sharma outside the iconic hotel. RNZ / Anna Sargent The new director of a historic Canterbury hotel that was shut for more than a year says he’s determined to bring the iconic site back to life. The 150-year-old Hurunui Hotel, which sits on State Highway 7 in North … Read more

Lightning strike sets fire to Auckland house

Source: Radio New Zealand A lightning strike was the cause of a house fire in the Auckland suburb of Grey Lynn. Unsplash/ Rahul Viswanath A lightning strike set fire to a house in the Auckland suburb of Grey Lynn on Friday night, as thunderstorms hit the centre of the region. Fire and Emergency said the … Read more

Call for accountability on ‘flawed’ immigration visa decisions

Source: Radio New Zealand Immigration lawyers Pooja Sundar and Stewart Dalley. Supplied Lawyers say an in-house immigration complaints process is a toothless tiger for visa applicants. Immigration New Zealand (INZ) received more than 6500 complaints in the last year, down from 9500 in 2019. Immigration lawyers Pooja Sundar and Stewart Dalley say people who are … Read more

Hong Kong Tech Exhibits Immense Potential at CES 2026 with 61 Tech Companies Ready for Global Markets

Source: Media Outreach Largest-ever Hong Kong Tech Pavilion features 3 Innovation Award-winning game-changers showcasing immense potential to scale LAS VEGAS, US – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 January 2026 – Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) and Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) will join hands in spearheading the largest-ever Hong Kong Tech … Read more

BTL Hong Kong gathers 300 doctors and Linda Chung at “Mindful Beauty” Regional Summit in Phu Quoc in 2025

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 January 2026 – The BTL Regional Summit & Award Gala 2025, themed “Mindful Beauty,” concluded successfully at the JW Marriott Phu Quoc, Vietnam after four days of scientific workshops, networking, and celebration from 29 November to 2 December. The summit gathered around 300 … Read more

ICONSIAM Elevates Thailand onto the World Countdown Map with “Amazing Thailand Countdown 2026”

Source: Media Outreach A five-day global phenomenon uniting world-class and Thai artists with eco-friendly fireworks—captivating millions and redefining Bangkok as a premier New Year countdown destination. BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 January 2026 – ICONSIAM, the global landmark on the banks of Thailand’s legendary Chao Phraya River, once again captured the world’s … Read more

Innolux Unveils Next-Generation Display Technology, Integrating MicroLED and N3D to Create a Cross-Domain Immersive Experience Ecosystem

Source: Media Outreach Showcasing transparent MicroLED, ultra-bright HUD, and naked-eye 3D displays to redefine the display landscape across retail, cockpit, and smart device applications LAS VEGAS, USA – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 January 2026 – Innolux will showcase its next-generation display technology in Las Vegas, USA from January 6 to 8, under the theme … Read more