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Source: New Zealand Police To be attributed to Detective Inspector Martin James, Eastern District Manager Criminal Investigations: Police continue to make enquiries into the death of Teishallia Te Paea and are seeking assistance from the public. Investigators would like to speak with the three males who, together, visited Teishallia’s Kotuku Street address during August or … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Marika Khabazi One person has died following a single-vehicle crash in Waikato early this morning. The police were called to the intersection of Orini Road and McConnell Road in Orini around 12:30am. The sole occupant of the car was found dead at the scene. Orini Road was closed overnight … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation It’s been a big year for nature! We take a look back and count down some of the biggest naturing stories from 2025… 10: New bridges to get into nature A number of stunning bridge projects have been completed this year, making it even easier for people to head out … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Mā mua ka kite a muri, mā muri ka ora e mua – Those who lead give sight to those who follow, those who follow give life to those who lead. Māori recipients in the New Year 2026 Honours list demonstrate deep and enduring commitment to Māori advancement and community leadership … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Professor Helen Danesh-Meyer is made a Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to ophthalmology in the 2025 New Year Honours. Supplied Dame Helen Danesh-Meyer works “at the intersection of where the eye meets the brain”. As New Zealand’s pre-eminent authority, and an internationally recognised leader in … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a crash in Orini, Waikato early this morning. Police were called to the single vehicle crash, at the intersection of Orini Road and McConnell Road, around 12:30am. Sadly, the sole occupant of the vehicle was found deceased at the scene. Orini Road was closed overnight, between … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Clockwise from top left, Lorraine Moller, Scott Dixon, Val Smith, Martin Guptill. Photosport An Indycar icon, a name synonymous with bowls, and a long-distance runner who pushed for women’s equity in sport are among those who have been recognised in the New Year Honours. New Zealand’s most successful modern motorsport champion, … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Emma Main in action for the Phoenix. Marty Melville The Wellington Phoenix women have jumped from ninth to fourth in the A-League standings following a 3-nil win at Western Sydney Wanderers. Emma Main scored in the seventh minute of each half with Sabitra “Samba” Bhandari bagging the visitors third goal. Wellington’s … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Erin and her horse Scooter. Supplied Auckland rider Erin Swainston knew she had to let go of the reins, or be crushed by her beloved horse when it lost its footing. “Waves were kind of throwing us around, Scooter was thrashing and trying to get his feet up underneath him and … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Professor Graham Le Gros, Coral Shaw, Dorothy Spotswood and Scott Dixon are four of the seven being named Dames and Knights. RNZ A philanthropist, an art collector and a medical scientist are among those made knights and dames in this year’s New Year Honours. Nationwide, three new dames and four knights … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / REECE BAKER A person has been brought back to shore safely after a boat capsized in Whananaki in Northland yesterday evening. The police were called to the incident near Elizabeth Reef at around 5:10pm. The person was also assessed by the ambulance, according to the police. – Published by … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Founder of accounting company Xero, Rod Drury. RNZ / Diego Opatowski Founder of accounting company Xero, Sir Rod Drury, who has been made a Knight Companion in the New Year Honours, says he has loved using his business skills to help the community in recent years. Drury has been made a … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Sir Scott Dixon. David Allio/Icon Sportswire / PHOTOSPORT New Zealand’s most successful modern motorsport champion has been knighted – but Sir Scott Dixon is still a bit uncomfortable with his new title. “Just Scott is fine. “I thought it was maybe some spam or something,” the Indycar icon told RNZ. “But … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Dame Coral Shaw has been recognised for her work, among other things, as a Commissioner on the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care. Libby Kirkby-McLeod/RNZ Teacher, lawyer, judge and head of a royal commission – Dame Coral Shaw’s career has always been about giving back to those most vulnerable. … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Erin and her horse Scooter. Supplied Auckland rider Erin Swainston knew she had to let go of the reins, or be crushed by her beloved horse when it lost its footing. “Waves were kind of throwing us around, Scooter was thrashing and trying to get his feet up underneath him and … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Commissioner Richard Chambers has congratulated a Police Youth Aid officer who is recognised today with a royal honour. Senior Constable Grant Watts, based at Palmerston North in Central District, is made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) for services to New Zealand Police and youth. Grant has … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Professor Graham Le Gros, Coral Shaw, Dorothy Spotswood and Scott Dixon are four of the seven being named Dames and Knights. RNZ Seven new Knights and Dames have been named on the New Year Honours list. They include Dames Helen Danesh-Meyer, Carol Shaw and Dorothy Spotswood and Sirs Scott Dixon, Rod … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Festival goers at Rhythm and Vines are off to a soggy start after the region was wiped with heavy rain. Lucy Parkinson Much of the country is in for another rainy day on Wednesday, after severe wind and rain battered the North Island and upper South Island. Tuesday’s wild weather downed … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Think about how a great album is made, and it’s hard to escape the image of musicians notching up hundreds of hours of studio time crafting their masterwork, or engineers hunched over mixing boards, deliberating over every beat and chord. Some albums are made that way, but it isn’t the only … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied/ Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet Here is the full list of everyone receiving a 2026 New Year Honour: Dame Companions of the New Zealand Order of Merit (DNZM): DANESH-MEYER, Professor Helen Victoria, CNZM – for services to ophthalmology SHAW, Coral May – for services to public service, the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Kitchen Things went into receivership mid-year. Google Maps It’s been another tough year financially for many New Zealand households and businesses. While some commentators said in 2024 that businesses needed to focus on the mantra “survive til 2025”, for some it was a case of battling to survive through the year, … Read more
Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 December 2025 – An event themed “AI Empowers New-Gen Intelligent Substations” was successfully held in Bangkok where Huawei and Thailand’s Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) jointly unveiled an innovative next-gen intelligent substation solution, marking a new milestone in the digital and intelligent transformation of Thailand’s … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The invasive gold clams. Supplied / MPI Te Arawa Lakes Trust and local councils are banding together in the battle against invasive gold clams. The trust is worried about the lakes in its area and the boaties coming to use them. A hui at Lake Ōkāreka has resolved to stand up … Read more
Source: Authority PR The Walk Without Fear Trust is urging New Zealanders to look out for one another and act responsibly as the country heads into New Year’s Eve celebrations. Chairman Eugene Bareman said the festive season is a time for connection and celebration — but too often ends in preventable tragedy caused by alcohol-fuelled … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 December 2025 – Lane Crawford, Hong Kong’s iconic luxury department store and the Laboratory for Artificial Intelligence in Design (AiDLab) funded by the Government of Hong Kong SAR’s InnoHK Research Clusters, are partnering to innovate fashion retail through a series of AI initiatives … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The invasive gold clams. Supplied / MPI Te Arawa Lakes Trust and local councils are banding together in the battle against invasive gold clams. The trust is worried about the lakes in its area and the boaties coming to use them. A hui at Lake Ōkāreka has resolved to stand up … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SHENZHEN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 December 2025 – Starting December 22, HEYTEA and POP MART’s popular IP Twinkle Twinkle officially launched their global co-branded campaign across HEYTEA stores worldwide. Timed to the Christmas and New Year season, the collaboration is built around the theme “Twinkle Twinkle for Winter.” Centered … Read more