Archives for Fri, Jan 2, 2026

Archives for 2 January 2026

How a Kiwi family crushed a $95k debt while travelling the globe

2025’s most read: Tired of being broke in Auckland the Tuckers packed up and became digital nomads, paying off their debts along the way. Next stop: home ownership in New Zealand.

Travel •Fri, Jan 2

Why your phone can't capture a clear photo of the moon

It turns out there’s a scientific reason your phone can’t snap a good shot of the moon, even on the brightest, clearest nights.

Space •Fri, Jan 2

'Have your voice': Hinemoa Elder has a potent piece of advice for 2026

Mentor, psychiatrist and author Dr Hinemoa Elder's best-selling books draw from ancient Māori wisdom and mythology, but her main tip for this year is straight-up.

Te Ao Maori •Fri, Jan 2

'I'm not flashy' - how I made my $5m Lotto win work for me and my family

The Central Otago jackpot winner explained how he's avoided the trap many fall into.

Economy •Fri, Jan 2

Remote Chatham Islands bet on luxury to bring tourists back

Tourism operators are investing in high-end accommodation and targeting overseas visitors for the first time, but locals warn the islands can only handle limited growth.

Tourism •Fri, Jan 2

Three critically injured in serious crash near Whanganui

Police said it received reports of the two-vehicle crash on State Highway 3, south of Turakina, at around 6.05am on Friday.

Manawatu Wanganui •Fri, Jan 2

ManageMyHealth data breach: More than 108k users potentially affected

Health Minister Simeon Brown described the breach as "concerning" and said Health NZ was working closely with ManageMyHealth to ensure it was being appropriately addressed.

Health •Fri, Jan 2

Meet the 10-year-old Huntly boy with his own lawn-mowing business

Mowing his first lawn when he was five, Harry Muru-Kete now does it as a side hustle - but he refuses to take payment from the local kaumātua.

Business •Fri, Jan 2

'A wall of heat': Witnesses describe escape from Swiss bar inferno

The bar, a popular spot for tourists, was packed with partygoers when the blaze erupted, killing around 40 people and leaving 115 others injured.

UK And Europe •Fri, Jan 2

Two deaths at separate houses on same BoP property under investigation

Police say the deaths occurred in separate houses on the same Pukehina property, with one man already facing charges and the other death treated as unexplained.

Crime And Justice •Fri, Jan 2

Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain warnings for parts of North Island

MetService has issued orange heavy rain warnings for both regions, with thunderstorms expected to deliver localised downpours.

Weather News •Fri, Jan 2

Neighbourly taken down after claims of data breach

The website's operator and an external data security team are investigating the claims.

Technology •Fri, Jan 2

Three injured, one critical in crash involving vehicle that fled police

Manawatū acting area commander Inspector Ashley Gurney said an investigation had been launched following the two-vehicle crash near Levin last night.

Crime And Justice •Fri, Jan 2

Bottles thrown at police, arrests made at Coromandel youth gatherings

Around 1000 youth congregated at Williamson Park in Whangamatā while another 300 gathered near the Surf Club Resort at Pauanui last night, police said.

Crime And Justice •Fri, Jan 2

Four charged after 100km pursuit across Waikato following Thames robbery

Police say the offenders allegedly drove dangerously for more than 100km from Thames to Hamilton, forcing a major pursuit that ended with four arrests and three vehicles involved.

Hamilton And Waikato •Fri, Jan 2

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