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Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 1/Rakaia Highway is closed near Hatfield Overdale Road following a crash. The two-vehicle crash was reported at 5:50pm. Three people have been seriously injured, a fourth person has sustained moderate injuries. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre MIL OSI
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 12 January 2026 Phase One of the Rākau Rangatira project, opened in December 2024, restored the mana of Tāne Mahuta’s visitor experience, set new standards for kauri protection, and provided a significant boost to Northland’s visitor economy. “We are excited that now Phase Two is ready to continue that momentum,” … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A section of River Road near Clarkin Road will be closed until at least 6pm while Police conduct a vehicle recovery. Motorists are asked to use alternative routes and Police thank the public for their patience. ENDS Issued by the Police Media Centre. MIL OSI
Source: Radio New Zealand Cordons are in place around Pioneer Highway, police said. Google Maps / Screenshot There’s a large police presence in Palmerston North’s Higbury after a “serious incident” at an address on Pioneer Highway. Police confirmed officers were called to the area at 3.15pm due to the incident. Cordons had been put in … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Napier Health has a nurse-provided overnight urgent care service. Google Maps / Screenshot An overnight urgent care provider in Hawke’s Bay was closed last night and for a number of other days in January due to staffing issues. The service was closed on Sunday, as well as from New Year’s Day … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Energy Minister Simon Watts has talked up the prospect of having the services available as early as September. (File photo) RNZ/Mark Papalii The government says bringing in Open Electricity could save you $360 a year through improved competition. Energy Minister Simon Watts was talking up the prospect of having the services … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Two people died at a property on Old Coach Rd in Pukehina earlier this month. (File photo) RNZ / REECE BAKER The deaths of a man and a woman at the same Bay of Plenty property earlier this month remain under police investigation. Police were called to a house on Old … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Waving down a bus is not required, but it sure helps. RNZ / Mark Papalii Clarification: This story has been updated to add more detail about the bus rules in Christchurch. Whether you’re heading to work before an important morning meeting, or coming home with kids and shopping in tow, there … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The Yoyoso store that was on Queen Street, Auckland. Supplied / Google Maps Retail chain Yoyoso has been placed into liquidation owing millions of dollars, and liquidators say it is unlikely unsecured creditors will get their money back. The Yoyoso group includes the retail brands Yoyoso, Miniso and Acecco. Liquidators McDonald … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police are issuing a reminder on water safety after two people have died in two separate water-related incidents across the Eastern District in the last 24 hours. A man died following an incident off Wainuiorangi Road in Mahia at around 9:20pm yesterday. Today, a woman was pulled from the water unresponsive … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Public roads, even if they are unformed, shouldn’t be locked shut RNZ / Tracey Neal Up to a third of Māori land is considered landlocked, meaning owners have no physical access to land they own without obtaining the consent of neighbouring owners. The Outdoor Access Commission Herenga ā Nuku Aotearoa released … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Agreement reaffirms Media OutReach Newswire’s role as the leading newswire for Asia Pacific HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 January 2026 – Asia News Network (ANN) and Media OutReach Newswire have entered a partnership for corporate news releases. The landmark agreement means that Media OutReach Newswire, as the only … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police have a visible presence in the Highbury suburb of Palmerston North, as officers respond to a serious incident. Police were called to the address on Pioneer Highway about 3.15pm. Cordons are in place around Pioneer Highway, between Cardiff Street and Botanical Road. Members of the public are asked to avoid … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Here is the full list of winners from the 2026 Golden Globe Awards. The latest winner will be added to the top. Refresh this page to stay up to date. Teyana Taylor attends the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on January 11, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California. … Read more
Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 January 2026 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has commenced the year 2026 with a new tourism promotion by releasing a teaser for its “Feel All The Feelings” commercial. This is going to be the first TVC to feature “LISA – Lalisa Manobal” … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 January 2026 – SL Aesthetic Group celebrates its 22nd anniversary, marking its growth from a single clinic into a multi-brand medical aesthetics and healthcare group. Founded in Singapore in 2003, the Group has grown to encompass five specialised brands operating more than twenty outlets across … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Hundreds of homes in Wairarapa and Manawatū are still without power following high winds over the weekend, PowerCo says. Gusts over 100km/h were recorded in Wellington on Sunday; however, winds have since eased. A total of 3313 homes on the power supplier’s network were cut off at the wind’s height on … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Investigations Manager Tauranga, Detective Senior Sergeant Mike Varnam: Bay of Plenty Police are continuing to investigate the deaths of two people at an address on Old Coach Road in Pukehina. Police are able to confirm that the death of the woman is being treated as suspicious, and the death … Read more
Source: MetService Covering period of Monday 12th – Friday 16th January – After a scorching weekend for parts of the country, MetService is forecasting a return to typical summer temperatures for the North Island, while cooler conditions take hold in the South Island. The settled weather lasts for the start of the week before rain arrives … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand More than 50 whales became stranded on Thursday at Farewell Spit. Supplied / Project Jonah New Zealand Eleven whales have been euthanised five days on from a mass stranding in Golden Bay. More than 50 whales became stranded on Thursday at Farewell Spit, and over the weekend hundreds of volunteers worked … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF A leading private provider doing breast cancer diagnosis and treatment took six months to notify some patients or the public of a major cyber attack on its systems. In an update on its website this week, Canopy Health – the largest private medical oncology provider in the country – said … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand File image. RNZ / Richard Tindiller A 36-year-old man is due to appear in court after allegedly running down and assaulting a pedestrian in Nelson. Inspector Simon Feltham said police received a report of a vehicle crashing into a person and a fence in Atawhai about 8pm on Sunday. He said … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The countdown is on for the 83rd Golden Globes, the first major film and TV awards show of the season, as stars hit the red carpet. Top nominees include Leonardo DiCaprio, Timothée Chalamet, Michael B. Jordan, Cynthia Erivo and Emma Stone, with leading TV contenders The Pitt, The White Lotus and … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police One person has been arrested and enquiries are continuing following an aggravated robbery in Okaihau yesterday. At about 2.30pm, Police were notified of two people entering a superette on Settlers Way and taking a number of items before presenting a firearm towards the store worker. Detective Sergeant Natalie Syddall, Northland CIB, … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Lake Tikitapu/Blue Lake. Public Domain A body has been found after a man went missing while swimming near Rotorua last week. Police were called at about 10.30pm on Friday to reports a man had not returned from a swim in Lake Tikitapu/Blue Lake. His body was found shortly after 1am on … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The woman’s son put a hold on her accessing money from her bank account. (File photo) 123RF A woman whose son blocked her transaction on an account, resulting in a hold being put on her money, has been awarded $10,000 in compensation from her bank. The woman took her complaint to … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police can name the man that is missing after a water-related incident on Saturday 10 January. He was 25-year-old Teananga Tiotia, of Hamilton. Police are supporting the family in this difficult time. Emergency services remain on scene carrying out a search of the area, and enquiries are ongoing. ENDS Issued by … Read more