However today contractors working in the area discovered Garnett sheltering in Venus Hut at around 2.30pm. The New Zealand Defence Force was enlisted to aid in the search for tramper Graham Garnett, who went missing in a South Island national park in late December. The New Zealand Defence Force was enlisted to aid in the search for a tramper who went missing in a South Island national park more than a week ago. Two specialist canyon teams searched the “steep” terrain with special equipment, while a field team looked across the search area. Search and Rescue Nelson said in a Facebook post it was delighted to learn that Garnett had been located safely.

Donald Trump is asking countries that want a spot on his new “Board of Peace” for Gaza to pay $1bn (£747m) which he will control, according to a report. The White House has started to unveil administrators who will supervise Gaza as part of the second phase of the US president’s peace deal. They include Sir Tony Blair, Steve Witkoff, the White House envoy, and Jared Kushner, Mr Trump’s son-in-law. An “Executive Board” will oversee the postwar management of the enclave for the Board of Peace, and will include other world leaders who are expected to be announced at Davos next week. White House officials are yet to comment.

And as 2026 gets underway in this New Zealand election year, the economy is likely to be an important factor in determining the outcome. We saw some notable economic data this week, some of which suggested signs of life in the economy. At the same time, a political poll, very early in election year, suggested a tight election outcome is on the cards. Secondly, will stronger/improving economic data flow through to voters actually feeling and believing things are getting better? “The success of manufacturing is central to the health of the New Zealand economy.

Minto is probably suffering from an overindulgent Christmas and New Year just like the rest of us. Finally, students are perhaps silent as they prepare diligently for the next semester as they now realise protesting is not a course requirement. I guess that is the problem when one is trying to make a silk purse out of a sows ear? O’Sullivan also covers many other trade missions organised to diversify our export destinations. Labour’s previous foreign minister was in comparison afraid of flying and rarely engaged internationally, although their current trade spokesman Damien O’Connor is good value.

The idea of crossing from east to west was conceived in a pub the night before the flight. We’re going to Coronet Peak, I’ll pick you up at 8 o’clock – let’s just try’.”The mid-December feat began at Coronet Peak above Queenstown. Kellett eventually landed at Whataroa, 230km from his takeoff point, while Chelle touched down near Fox Glacier. The route taken by Kellet, taking off from Coronet Peak and landing in Whataroa. On the second flight, fellow pilot Kinga Masztalerz accompanied Kellett, following him through the passes and over remote wilderness about 20km behind.

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Flooding in Northland, Trump applies Greenland tariff pressure, Tamaki denied access to Harbour Bridge for Destiny Church march. Sign in hereAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Police are investigating a suspicious early morning house fire that left one person hospitalised. Fire and Emergency New Zealand was called to the address on Potter Ave in the central Auckland suburb of Wesley about 4am today. Investigations are underway after a suspicious fire was lit in the doorway of a home on Potter Ave in Wesley, Auckland.

A person has died after being hit by a vehicle in Northland. A person dies after being hit by vehicle in Haruru, NorthlandA person has died after being hit by a vehicle in Northland. Photo / NZMEA person has died after being struck by a vehicle in Haruru, Northland. A police spokesperson said the pedestrian was hit on Puketona Rd, near the Garden Court intersection, at around 12.10am today. “Sadly, despite emergency services best efforts, the pedestrian died at the scene.”Puketona Rd was closed between Haruru Falls Rd and Te Karuwha Parade while the Serious Crash Unit conducted a scene examination, the spokesperson said.

Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus has posted a cryptic message on social media following speculation linking his assistant Tony Brown with a move to the All Blacks. The rumour mill has been in overdrive in recent days after Scott Robertson stood down as All Blacks coach two years into a four-year contract, following a scathing review that found multiple frailties within the team and reports of player unrest. Jamie Joseph has emerged as the front-runner to replace Robertson, but should he get the job, it’s likely he would want fellow former All Black Brown by his side due to their strong connection. The pair coached the Highlanders to Super Rugby glory in 2015, also coaching Japanese expansion side the Sunwolves and more recently the Japan national team at the 2023 World Cup. Brown is currently contracted to the Springboks through to the 2027 Rugby World Cup, meaning New Zealand Rugby (NZR) would need to negotiate him out of a deal to get him, or wait until after the tournament in Australia.

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A slower strike rate under version 2.0 is not surprising because the process takes longer before a strike is imposed, compared with version 1.0. So why is version 2.0 being used so minimally? Three Strikes 2.0 is working as intended,” McKee said. To avoid this, the Government initially announced a 24-month sentencing threshold for each strike offence under version 2.0, though this was shorter than what officials had recommended. The strikes under 1.0 with long-enough sentences have been “reactivated” for version 2.0.

Interviews and information from schools show parents of a student starting Year 9 in Auckland can expect to pay thousands to get them set up for high school. Supporting studentsThe MSD’s School Education Costs financial programme allows eligible people to receive payments covering immediate or essential costs. These could be used to pay for school uniforms, stationery and childcare costs, said MSD’s client service delivery general manager Graham Allpress. Allpress encouraged anyone struggling with school costs to contact MSD. She has high praise for her son’s primary school, Panmure Bridge, which she said had gone “above and beyond” for them.

In that decision, the commissioner noted a different outcome could have potential if upper terraces were removed and some statues moved further down the embankment. Yang appealed the decision to the Environment Court and the two parties went to mediation, where they reached an agreement. Under the agreement, the number of statues is to be reduced from 147 to 128, and the upper terraces will be removed within three months. In December, Environment Court Judge Jeff Smith accepted the agreement and issued a consent order under the Resource Management Act. Photo / Environment Court, Sanson and Associates, Simon Cocker landscape architectureThe consent has a 12-month clause in which the council will review conditions if unforeseen landscape or visual effects arise.

The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said: “The announcement regarding the composition of the Gaza Executive Board, which is subordinate to the Board of Peace, was not co-ordinated with Israel and runs contrary to its policy. Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said Cairo was “studying” a request for President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to join. Trump himself said last year that he wanted to make sure Blair was an “acceptable choice to everybody”. The Palestinian militant group Islamic Jihad criticised the composition of the Board of Peace, saying it served Israel’s interests. Gaza native and former Palestinian Authority deputy minister Ali Shaath was earlier tapped to head the governing committee.

The Seaview treatment plant. Photo / RNZ / Krystal GibbensBy RNZA warning has been issued after a sewage leak in Wellington. Wellington Water said partially treated wastewater was released into the ocean after a mechanical failure at the Seaview treatment plant at around 6pm on Saturday. It said the water near the leak may look cloudy and could smell. People are advised to avoid the water near Pencarrow.

“When they have Warner Bros, that share goes up a lot. But they have a very big market share.”The next day, Paramount Skydance, an unsuccessful bidder in the blitz to buy Warner Bros Discovery, launched a hostile bid to buy the company. Paramount Skydance is run by David Ellison, the son of Trump ally Larry Ellison, the co-founder of Oracle. Paramount Skydance declined to comment. Spokespeople for Warner Bros Discovery and the Trump Organisation did not respond to requests for comment.