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Source: Radio New Zealand Graham Garnett. Supplied / NZ Police Two people who stumbled upon a tramper missing for almost three weeks in the upper South Island were in the right place at the right time. Graham Garnett, 66, was found by sheltering in a hut in Kahurangi National Park by a helicopter pilot and … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand and Kiribati have enhanced their Pacific partnership, Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Kiribati Vice President Dr Teuea Toatu announced in Tarawa today. “Our two countries have had significant political-level dialogue over the past six months, and New Zealand is pleased this has culminated in the signing of a Statement … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The All Blacks perform the haka before their test with Wales in Cardiff, 2025. Chris Fairweather/Huw Evans Agency So while the All Black conversation turns to who will be named as new coach, it’s worth weighing up just what they’re getting themselves into. For a start, the test schedule coming up … Read more
Source: MetService Covering period of Monday 19th – Friday 23rd January Yellow Heavy Rain Watch for Northland Yellow Heavy Rain Watches for Auckland (north of the Harbour Bridge), Great Barrier Island and the Coromandel Peninsula A Low with tropical origins likely to impact New Zealand’s weather from Wednesday. Significant severe weather continues this week with … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government [Statement was signed in Kiribati on 19 January 2026 by New Zealand Minister of Foreign Affairs Winston Peters and Kiribati Vice President Honourable Dr. Teuea Toatu.] TE MAURI DIALOGUE Kiribati – New Zealand Statement of Partnership- Tei Wawaaki n Ararakea te Maeuraoi This Statement of Partnership sets out the shared principles, … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will also take the opportunity to outline some of the government’s progress in areas such as law and order, education, and cutting red tape. RNZ / Mark Papalii The prime minister will outline his plan for the year ahead and New Zealand’s future in a State of … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 2, Waiora, is currently blocked following a crash this morning. Police were called to the single-vehicle crash, where a truck has overturned, around 10.40am. Thankfully, the driver was not injured, however unfortunately a number of livestock were on board. State Highway 2 is closed between Cricklewood Road and Kiwi … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A slip on State Highway 2 through the Waioweka Gorge. Supplied/NZTA State Highway 2 through the Waioweka Gorge is expected to remain closed for several weeks. A rescue was launched on Friday after extensive damage, caused by heavy rain, left more than 40 people stranded. More than 320 millimetres of rain … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A group of people at the Army Bay rock pools. MARK LENTON / SUPPLIED The government is making moves to stop people stripping rock pools of sealife in north Auckland. On Saturday, more than 100 Whangaparāoa residents protested against what they say are busloads of people plucking out everything from crabs … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Daniel Hillier. photosport An in-form Daniel Hillier surged to the late lead before settling for runner-up honours and a healthy pay-day at the Dubai Invitational. The New Zealand golfer finished alone in second place behind Spaniard Nacho Elvira, who managed a par on his final hole to finish on 10-under, one … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Isaac Hughes doubled Wellington’s advantage shortly after the hour mark. AAP / Photosport The Wellington Phoenix continued their unbeaten start to 2026 with another statement win on the road. The Phoenix upset second-placed Sydney FC 2-0 at Allianz Stadium in Sydney, a fortnight after knocking over the then third-placed Roar 3-0 … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Wegovy slimming medication at a pharmacy in Berlin. AFP / Jens Kalaene Pharmac is seeking clinical advice on whether weight loss medication should be funded. New Zealand has the third-highest adult obesity rate in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). One in three people over the age of 15 … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Maya Mateja (L) and Billy Stairmand celebrate their national championship surfing titles. photosport Raglan surfers Billy Stairmand and Maya Mateja have picked up the premier prizes at the national surfing championships north of Gisborne. It was ninth national title for Stairmand, while 17-year-old Mateja bagged her second crown, with both handling … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Trade Minister Todd McLay announce the conclusion of free trade negotiations with India in December. RNZ / Mark Papalii Explainer – Trade Minister Todd McClay and his Indian counterpart, Piyush Goyal, announced the recommencement of free trade negotiations as part of Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s trip … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Ally Wollaston (R) after winning stage one of the Tour Down Under. photosport Ally Wollaston will take a 14-second lead into the third and final stage of the Tour Down Under after dominating the first two days of the World Tour race in Adelaide. Wollaston powered to victory in each of … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Flooding in Mimiwhangata near Whangārei, on Sunday morning. RNZ Some people are still isolated in Northland after heavy rain caused havoc in the region, the Whangārei mayor says. Up to 200 millimetres of rain lashed Northland on Sunday, causing flooding and landslides. Whangārei mayor Ken Couper told Morning Report a number … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Cooper Legal principal partner Sonja Cooper, whose firm had acted for hundreds of abuse survivors and victims, says she is not surprised by the statistic. RNZ WARNING: This story contains content that may be disturbing to some readers. Police have prosecuted fewer than one in ten of the cases referred from … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ/Marika Khabazi Half a dozen fire trucks were called to a South Auckland egg carton factory overnight. A Fire and Emergency spokesperson said seven fire trucks were called to a commercial building on Bairds Road in Ōtara just after midnight Monday. He said the fire was contained to just machinery, but … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand 2000: The proposed route showing shortened travel times by car to Christchurch Dominion Post It’s an idea that’s endured almost a century. Since at least 1931 moving the South Island inter-island ferry port from Picton to Clifford Bay has been periodically floated and rejected. The latest bid – dubbed the North … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Pattinson Wetere outside one of the cabins shunted by the raging water. Kim Baker Wilson/RNZ It was supposed to be a coming together, a celebration at a marae for a first birthday. But the water, and lots of it, came by stealth in the dead of night. Pattinson Wetere was in … Read more
Source: RealEstate.co.nz National average asking price increased by 55.1% in past 10 years Auckland’s average asking price increases only 23.5% The regions take the cake for delivering the biggest returns with seven doubling in price since 2015 Gisborne reports 145% increase from $284,134 in 2015 to $697,527 in 2025. Lore tells us that property prices … Read more
Source: Statistics New Zealand Stats NZ updates material hardship measure for child poverty statistics – news story 16 January 2026 Stats NZ has changed how we measure material hardship to ensure continuity between the new Household Income and Living Survey (HILS) and the Household Economic Survey (HES) it replaced in 2024. HILS was introduced to streamline … Read more
Source: Statistics New Zealand Price index methods – updates for the December 2025 quarter – methods paper 16 January 2026 This page summarises methodological updates for Stats NZ’s price indexes for the December 2025 quarter. Visit our website to read the full methods paper: MIL OSI
Source: Statistics New Zealand Annual food prices increase 4.0 percent – news story 16 January 2026 Food prices increased 4.0 percent in the 12 months to December 2025, following a 4.4 percent increase in the 12 months to November 2025, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. Higher prices for the grocery food group, up … Read more
Source: Statistics New Zealand Tatauranga umanga Māori – Statistics on Māori businesses: September 2025 quarter – information release 15 January 2026 Tatauranga umanga Māori – Statistics on Māori businesses: September 2025 quarter presents information on one subset of Māori businesses that contribute to our country’s economy. This release includes data on Māori authorities and related businesses. It … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 19 January 2026 The Hauraki DOC team’s new ‘Walking into Happiness!’ initiative encourages people to take up the challenge to walk a selection of tracks in the picturesque Kauaeranga Valley, which together add up to 23 km – further than a half-marathon. Community Ranger Maree Limpus says summer is a … Read more
Source: NZCTU Rising costs, deteriorating public services, and a belief the government doesn’t care about ordinary New Zealanders are the key findings of the NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi’s annual Mood of the Workforce survey. Read the 2026 Mood of the Workforce Report 2026 saw the largest response since the Mood of the Workforce Survey was … Read more