Wednesday, January 28, 2026

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Body of landslide victim Max Furse-Kee formally identified

A hearing held at the Tauranga District Court tonight, January 28, has led to the identification of Mount Maunganui landslide victim Max Furse-Kee. The 15-year-old...

Mystery over unattended kayak found near Beachlands

Auckland City Police are appealing to the public for information after an unattended kayak was found near Beachlands this morning. At about 7.22am today, January...

Attempted theft incidents at iconic building

Copper appears to again be an appealing commodity for thieves, as a treasured Howick institution has been targeted for the valuable metal twice in...

Cabinet Minister Judith Collins retiring from politics

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has today announced Defence Minister Judith Collins will be appointed president of the New Zealand Law Commission and will not...

Howick Youth Council keen to offer opportunities

By Howick Youth Council chairperson Alex Lin The Howick Youth Council is a “for youth, by youth” non-partisan organisation that’s proudly funded by the...

Suzuki NZ staff clean up Bucklands Beach

Staff from Suzuki New Zealand have joined forces with 25 international guests to take part in a large-scale clean-up of Bucklands Beach in east...

Resident grateful for help with bamboo removal

An east Auckland resident has taken the rare step of publicly thanking one of their local elected representatives for their help in solving an...

Visiting the ‘most beautiful place on Earth’

East Auckland adventurer Charles Miller recounts his memorable trip to South America’s stunning Atacama Desert. “You have to visit San Pedro de Atacama,” said...

What we’re listening to: Real Survival Stories and more

The Mysterious Voynich Manuscript Matt Lewis hosts this podcast about what’s considered one of the world’s most mysterious texts. The infamous Voynich Manuscript is named...

Top tips for staying safe online

By the Citizens Advice Bureau Pakuranga Manukau East While Cyber Security Week is in October, it’s always a good time for taking steps to...

Healthy eating in 2026 – simple habits for healthier year

As 2026 gets under way, healthy eating is less about strict diets and more about balance, flexibility, and making choices that fit everyday life. Nutrition...

Government considering inquiry into Mount Maunganui landslide

Prime Minister and Botany MP Christopher Luxon has announced the first stage of Government support for initial recovery efforts in the regions affected by...

Jill Rogers appointed Police Deputy Commissioner

Police Commissioner Richard Chambers says he’s pleased to announce the provisional appointments of Jill Rogers as Deputy Commissioner for NZ Police and Cassandra Anderson...

East Auckland school pupils complete public speaking courses

Pupils at two east Auckland schools have taken part in special speaking skills courses designed to help them prepare for their important leadership roles. The...
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