RNZ News Headlines
Weather live: Several people missing as slip hits Mt Maunganui holiday park
Emergency Management Minister Mark Mitchell says he has a "rough idea" of how many people are missing.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 18:49:21 +1300
Mauao campground landslide: Children missing after slip in Mount Maunganui
RNZ understands children are among those missing after a landslide came down on several structures at campground at the base of Mauao, Mount Maunganui.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 18:48:45 +1300
Prime Minister skipping Rātana to visit weather-hit regions
The National Party will still be represented at Rātana by Nicola Willis and Tama Potaka.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 18:36:19 +1300
Sand-mining company McCallum Bros probed for alleged wildlife breaches at Pākiri
Department of Conservation confirmed to RNZ that the concerns of locals are under investigation.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 18:02:09 +1300
Live: 'Deeply stressful' - Minister supports families of those caught in Mauao landslide
Emergency Management Minister Mark Mitchell says he has a "rough idea" of how many people are missing.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 17:47:38 +1300
Glider crashes in north Otago
One person is seriously injured.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 17:21:18 +1300
Reports of sub-standard hygiene at some beauty salons sparks council review
Marlborough District Council is considering whether to implement a bylaw for the appearance industry, after reports of sub-standard hygiene at some beauty salons.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 17:01:50 +1300
Former colleagues mourn loss of Auckland lawyer who died at Coromandel beach
Former colleagues are mourning the loss of a "bright" Auckland lawyer who died while swimming at a Coromandel beach.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 17:01:29 +1300
RNZ live weather special: Latest from Mt Maunganui and other regions hit by heavy rain
The surf club was being used as an incident control point for emergency services and families affected by Mauao landslide.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:59:11 +1300
Pharmac opens consultation over funding of cystic fibrosis drugs Trikafta and Alyftrek
Trikafta and Alyftrek could become available for all children, regardless of age.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:11:14 +1300
Ōakura cut off in both directions, could take weeks to fix slip damage - mayor
Whangārei Mayor Ken Couper says it could take weeks to fix a massive slip blocking the road to Ōakura.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:09:22 +1300
Travellers in tailspin over new passport rules for travel to Britain
One traveller told RNZ she was sick to the stomach because she only discovered in the last few days that she could be classed as a citizen and refused boarding.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:44:12 +1300
Search suspended for driver swept away into Mahurangi River, north of Auckland
The ex-fisherman's wife believes he will survive with his strength, wisdom and familiarity with the water.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:19:24 +1300
Another IT outage impacts southern hospitals, staff left in the dark
A staff member told RNZ they were frustrated as they had been left in the dark about what happened.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:15:59 +1300
Woolworths warned it might be breaking the law
The Commerce Commission has warned Woolworths for what it believes is a likely breach of the Grocery Industry Competition Act.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:54:22 +1300