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A second body has been recovered from the Waikato River - believed to be a 25-year-old swept downstream on Saturday

13 January 2026

A second body has been recovered from the Waikato River - believed to be a 25-year-old swept downstream on Saturday

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Bob Weir: the Grateful Dead co-founder reinvented rhythm guitar and the art of the jam
	13 Jan: Sixty years of improvisational experience, gave Weir’s guitar playing an inimitable feel.... more

A sewer leak at a popular Christchurch swimming spot has been traced to bottles being flushed down toilets, blocking the septic system
	13 Jan: A sewer leak at a popular Christchurch swimming spot has been traced to bottles being flushed down toilets, blocking the septic system... more

Venezuela’s leader may be gone, but his regime remains – with a new chief in Washington
	13 Jan: The interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, is consolidating her power and has signalled a willingness to work with the Trump administration.... more

Iran protests 2026: our surveys show Iranians agree more on regime change than what might come next
	13 Jan: Surveys reveal the overwhelming support for an end to the Islamic Republic.... more

It takes many ghosts to make a story: how Maggie O'Farrell’s Hamnet takes from – and mistakes – Shakespeare
	13 Jan: Was the premature death of Shakespeare’s only son really the inspiration for Hamlet?... more

No further Queensland fruit flies have been discovered in Auckland's Mt Roskill, following the detection of a single male of the species last week
	13 Jan: No further Queensland fruit flies have been discovered in Auckland's Mt Roskill, following the detection of a single male of the species last week... more

Shareholders at Auckland tech firm Rakon appear primed to accept a 365 million dollar takeover bid
	13 Jan: Shareholders at Auckland tech firm Rakon appear primed to accept a 365 million dollar takeover bid... more

Three people are seriously injured and another has moderate injuries after two vehicles collided on Canterbury's Rakaia Highway, just before six this evening
	12 Jan: Three people are seriously injured and another has moderate injuries after two vehicles collided on Canterbury's Rakaia Highway, just before six this evening... more

Christchurch Police are seeking a man believed to be linked to a Sydenham arson before Christmas
	12 Jan: Christchurch Police are seeking a man believed to be linked to a Sydenham arson before Christmas... more

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Today's News

Accident and Emergency:
A person's been found dead at a Clutha address this evening - along with another person in a critical condition 21:57

Christchurch:
A pedestrian's seriously injured after being struck by a car on Christchurch's Riccarton Avenue about 10 to seven this evening 21:17

International:
Paris Hilton brings sex tape story to Washington for AI deepfake porn fight 21:07

Environment:
The Mount Maunganui tragedy reminds us landslides are NZ’s deadliest natural hazard 20:07

Business:
An expectation the official cash rate will be held steady as inflation is higher than expected 18:57

Politics:
Gloriavale's condemned private school is remaining open for the time being 18:37

Environment:
What is a landslide, how do they happen and where are they most common? 18:17

Rugby:
All Blacks prop Tamaiti Williams denies player power was behind the early exit of coach Scott Robertson 18:07

Soccer:
To football, and South Island United have claimed their first win in the Oceania Pro League 18:07

Law and Order:
Police want to hear from anyone who may have seen a 62-year-old man reported missing from the Invercargill area - last seen two weeks ago 17:27

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