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	Denied boarding over a name error: what this couple’s experience means for travellers Stuff.co.nz - 9 Jan (Stuff.co.nz) A Kiwi couple has had to forfeit their flights from Auckland to Invercargill when it was discovered their names did not match their IDs. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz General



	The most expensive place to rent in New Zealand is Central Otago Lakes District RadioNZ - 8 Jan (RadioNZ) Renting in the Central Otago Lakes District region is now more expensive than Auckland, though renters elsewhere are seeing relief. Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General



	Movement of produce restricted in Auckland suburb after fruit fly found RadioNZ - 8 Jan (RadioNZ) A biosecurity response is underway in Auckland after a single male Queensland fruit fly was found on Wednesday morning. Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General



	Video of dangerous jump from Auckland Harbour Bridge prompts investigation Stuff.co.nz - 8 Jan (Stuff.co.nz) Footage shared online showed two people jumping off the bridge. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Investigation underway after footage emerges of people diving off Auckland Harbour Bridge RadioNZ - 8 Jan (RadioNZ) No amount of social media views was worth people risking their lives, Water Safety NZ says. Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ Sport



	Christopher Luxon working from home as year gets underway RadioNZ - 8 Jan (RadioNZ) `I`ve always been used to going back to work on the 3rd or 4th of January,` the PM said before Christmas. Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General



	Pedestrian hospitalised after being trapped under car in Auckland Stuff.co.nz - 8 Jan (Stuff.co.nz) A pedestrian has been taken to hospital in a serious condition after being trapped under a car in Auckland Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Auckland rescue: Young girl floats hundreds of metres out to sea on pool toy Stuff.co.nz - 8 Jan (Stuff.co.nz) Police confirmed she was now safe and well Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Police name man found dead near Thames coast Stuff.co.nz - 8 Jan (Stuff.co.nz) He was Suy Lao, aged 43, from Auckland. Lao had been reported missing two days earlier, on 22 December, near the Waikawau boat ramp. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Police identify victim of unexplained death on Auckland’s North Shore Stuff.co.nz - 8 Jan (Stuff.co.nz) Police say there is no ongoing risk to the public. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz General