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A Russian Christmas to keep the tradition alive
Source: Radio New Zealand Valentina Manktelow with her children Zakhar and Slava. Ke-Xin Li Seven-year-old Zakhar Manktelow has just met Ded Moroz and wrote him a wishlist. “I wrote snowman,...
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Waikato’s newly elected mayors talk about the rigours of the job
Source: Radio New Zealand From left: Matamata-Piako district mayor Ash Tanner, Waipā mayor Mike Pettit and Hamilton City Mayor Tim Macindoe. Supplied / RNZ The Waikato region had a sweep...
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Christmas Eve busiest shoping day of the year with more than 500,000 sales
Source: Radio New Zealand A busy day for Christmas shoppers. Peter Steffen / DPA / dpa Picture-Alliance via AFP) Busiest shopping day of the year Peak time 12 noon-1 pm...
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Issues with IKEA orders and delivery flagged
Source: Radio New Zealand The store opened its doors at the beginning of the month. Marika Khabazi / RNZ A customer who had his IKEA order refunded on Christmas Eve...
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Trade Minister Todd McClay confident Labour will support India Free Trade Agreement
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Trade Minister Todd McClay announce a free trade agreement with India. Mark Papalii The Trade Minister says he’s confident the Free...
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Ruatiti huts reopen as police continue to search for Mitchell Cole
Source: Radio New Zealand Mitchell Cole Supplied / NZ Police The Department of Conservation has reopened several huts near the Whanganui River where police have been searching for Mitchell Cole....
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Accidents reported in Auckland Christmas Eve traffic
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / REECE BAKER Several accidents have snarled Auckland traffic on Christmas Eve. A key Auckland road was reported blocked after a pick-up truck hit several...
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Wānaka entrepreneur John Lee remembered as key figurehead
Source: Radio New Zealand Cardrona’s main slopes opened on 14 June. RNZ/Katie Todd An Otago businessman who founded the country’s biggest ski area is being remembered as someone who shaped...
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New Opportunities in Southeast Asia’s Digital Shift: Thailand Emerges as the New ASEAN’s AI Hub
Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 December 2025 – As global attention remains fixed on the AI race, Thailand is now carving out a new...
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One dead after Christmas Eve fire in New Plymouth
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Nate McKinnon One person has died after a house fire in New Plymouth early on the morning of Christmas Eve. Emergency services were called...
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Boy left swimming for life as rescue helicopter call delayed
Source: Radio New Zealand Lake Taupō. RNZ / Libby Kirkby-McLeod A teenager was left swimming for his life in Lake Taupō while rescue helicopter calls were delayed by police, RNZ...
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Kiwis hatch in Nelson sanctuary during Christmas season
Source: Radio New Zealand A kiwi pukpuku chick captured exploring outside its burrow in the Brook Waimārama Sanctuary in Nelson. SUPPLIED Just over six months after little spotted kiwi were...
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Five people injured in crash on State Highway 25, Hauraki
Source: Radio New Zealand Emergency services were called just before midday to State Highway 25 in Hauraki. Supplied / St John Five people have been injured after a crash involving...
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Auckland FC’s final A-league game of year postponed
Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. Auckland FC’s Callan Elliot competes for possession with Miguel Di Pizo of the Central Coast Mariners during an A-League clash in Gosford on 12...
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Oyster farmers to receive another $1m over catastrophic sewage spill
Source: Radio New Zealand The sewage spill came at the peak of the oyster season. Nick Monro Watercare has fulfilled a promise to give another $1 million to beleaguered oyster...
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Former All Black Hoskins Sotutu to leave Blues at end of Super Rugby season
Source: Radio New Zealand Hoskins Sotutu with fans. Brett Phibbs/Photosport Former All Blacks loose forward Hoskins Sotutu has signed with English Premiership club Newcastle Red Bulls and will depart the...
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Scrub blaze near Hastings almost out, firefighters treated for heat exhaustion
Source: Radio New Zealand Firefighting has resumed this morning. Facebook / Hawke’s Bay Fire and Emergency The scrub fire near the Hawke’s Bay village of Fernhill – between the township...
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Body recovered near Thames believed to be missing person
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly A body has been recovered near Thames on and is believed to be a person that went missing in Coromandel waters two...
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‘Doesn’t give up’ – Police dog Teo recovers from fall during search and rescue
Source: Radio New Zealand Teo was being gradually eased back from seven years of patrol work. Supplied / NZ Police / Senior Constable Alex Stammers A police dog seriously injured...
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Where the ‘good BBQ weather’ is on Christmas – and where will be rainy
Source: Radio New Zealand MetService meteorologist Dan Corrigan told RNZ for many places, Christmas will be “good barbecue weather”. 123RF / Mandic Jovan It’s one more sleep until Christmas, and...
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Anchors, camels and kayaks: A less traditional Christmas for Kiwi travellers
Source: Radio New Zealand Christmas is often defined by the traditions of familiar faces, overflowing tables and the comfort of home. But for some families, choosing a different path has...
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One injured after fire destroys home in Christchurch
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Rob Dixon A fire has destroyed a home and left one person injured in the Christchurch suburb of Mairehau. Up to four crews were...
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Cricket: Jayden Lennox earns first call-up as trio return for Black Caps
Source: Radio New Zealand Central Stags spinner Jayden Lennox. Kerry Marshall/www.photosport.nz Central Districts spinner Jayden Lennox is in line to make his Black Caps debut after being named in the...
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Nurse’s autistic son could face deportation after Immigration NZ rejects visa
Source: Radio New Zealand Nelson elder care nurse Nithin Mankeel with his wife Aparna Jayandhan Geetha and five-year-old son Aidhan Nithin. Supplied A Nelson nurse says he is living in...
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Auckland FC’s final A-league game of season postponed
Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. Auckland FC’s Callan Elliot competes for possession with Miguel Di Pizo of the Central Coast Mariners during an A-League clash in Gosford on 12...
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What is (and isn’t) open on Christmas Day
Source: Radio New Zealand While many places close their doors on Christmas Day, there are a few exceptions. Here’s RNZ’s guide to what is and isn’t open on Christmas Day....
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Firefighting resumes at scrub blaze in Fernhill, Hastings
Source: Radio New Zealand A firefighter extinguishing hotspots at the Fernhill fire on Tuesday. Supplied / FENZ Fire crews are battling to control a scrub blaze that broke out near...