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Large Hawke’s Bay bush fire contained
Source: Radio New Zealand The fire on Waitara Rd had burned through 22 hectares of bush. FIRE AND EMERGENCY NZ / SUPPLIED A large fire that burned through 22 hectares...
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‘Out of the blue’: Northland store owner injured in broad daylight assault
Source: Radio New Zealand The owner of a small town store in coastal Northland has been left with a fractured shoulder after an alleged assault by a customer in broad...
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Fire trucks at scene as dozens evacuated from central Auckland apartments
Source: Radio New Zealand Dozens of people have been evacuated from an apartment building in central Auckland. An aerial appliance is outside the 15 storey building on the corner of...
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Police seek CCTV footage of Palmerston North shooting
Source: Radio New Zealand The police are also investigating a nearby car fire to determine if the two incidents were linked. 123RF The police are asking residents in the Palmerston...
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Fire Safety – Fire bans and restrictions across the Top of the South
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Bans and restrictions on outdoor fires will come into force across most of Marlborough, Nelson and Tasman tomorrow morning. Fire and Emergency New Zealand is...
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Rugby: Miracle Fai’ilagi to lead Moana for 2026 Super Rugby season
Source: Radio New Zealand Moana Pasifika Miracle Faillagi scores his third try during the Super Rugby Pacific match, Moana Pasifika v Hurricanes, North Harbour Stadium, Auckland. Michael Thomas/ActionPress The first...
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CCTV ‘vital’ after Palmerston North shooting incident
Source: New Zealand Police Police are continuing the investigation into the shooting of a man at a Palmerston North car park yesterday. Detective Senior Sergeant David Thompson says emergency services...
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‘Pissed off’: Former gun safety boss hits out at police, speaks on McSkimming probe
Source: Radio New Zealand Firearms Safety Authority executive director Angela Brazier RNZ / Anneke Smith The executive director of the Firearms Safety Authority says she believes she’s been “targeted” by...
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Christchurch cricket club hosts visiting Australian and UK cricketers
Source: Radio New Zealand Harcourt team-mates Oliver Pascoe (left) and Callum Wright during Sunday’s fixture RNZ / Adam Burns A Christchurch cricket club turned on the charm for their first...
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‘Darkwaves’: New research sheds light on underwater phenomenon
Source: Radio New Zealand Sediment in the water off the coast of Gisborne during a marine ‘darkwave’ event. Supplied / Jean Thoral A newly-named ‘darkwave’ phenomenon – where underwater light...
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BBSB International Limited announces its subscription results; Recorded approximately 10,745 times of over-subscription for its Public Offer
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 January 2026 – BBSB International Limited (“BBSB” or the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”, stock code:...
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Appeal for information following Sydenham arson
Source: New Zealand Police Christchurch Police investigating an arson on Sydenham in December 2025 are seeking information from the public. At around 3:30am on Tuesday 23 December, Police were called...
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Further appeal in Christmas Day firearms incident in Hornby
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Sergeant Luke Vaughan: Police continue to investigate a firearms incident in Christchurch on Christmas Day and are appealing for further information from the...
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Firearms Safety Authority executive director Angela Brazier retires following McSkimming report
Source: Radio New Zealand Firearms Safety Authority executive director Angela Brazier, left. RNZ / Anneke Smith The executive director of the Firearms Safety Authority is retiring two months after the...
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Hundreds in lower North Island remain without power following strong winds
Source: Radio New Zealand Hundreds of homes in Wairarapa and Manawatū are still without power following high winds over the weekend, PowerCo says. Gusts over 100km/h were recorded in Wellington...
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Quick actions lead to arrests following aggravated robbery
Source: New Zealand Police One person has been arrested and enquiries are continuing following an aggravated robbery in Okaihau yesterday. At about 2.30pm, Police were notified of two people entering...
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What exactly are American ICE agents and what can they do?
Source: Radio New Zealand An ICE agent stands nearby while federal agents detain a protester near the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on 9 January 2026. CHARLY...
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Fire burns through 22 hectares of native bush and pine forest in Hawke’s Bay
Source: Radio New Zealand The fire on Waitara Rd had burned through 22 hectares of bush. FIRE AND EMERGENCY NZ / SUPPLIED A fire has burned through 22 hectares of...
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Evacuated residents return home after pine plantation fire near Masterton
Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. RNZ / Nate McKinnon Residents evacuated by a fire in a pine plantation in Blairlogie near Masterton last night are being allowed to return...
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Reprieve from scorching temperatures, calmer weather on the way
Source: Radio New Zealand Temperatures are forecast to return to regular January temperatures this week. RNZ / Richard Tindiller Temperatures are set to return to normal this week after peaking...
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Hawke’s Bay blaze sparks evacuations
Source: Radio New Zealand A fire in Hawke’s Bay, January 2026. Hawke’s Bay – Fire and Emergency Campers and hikers have been asked to evacuate the Boundary Stream Camp and...
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Pinch Point: Tough economic times aren’t new
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ The words “cost of living” have become synonymous with a struggle faced by an increasing number of Kiwi families. The news is full of stories...
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Weekend heat: Ice-creams, swimming pools and cancelled tours
Source: Radio New Zealand Hundreds of sailors made the most of blazing sunshine and 10-15 knot winds in the Bay of Islands at the 50th annual Tall Ships race. RNZ...
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SH73 reopens after flooding between Canterbury, West Coast
Source: Radio New Zealand On the West Coast, winds and heavy rain also brought down trees onto State Highway 6 and caused surface flooding. MetService Flooding has closed the key...
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Fire breaks out at Auckland’s NZ Badminton Centre
Source: Radio New Zealand The fire was contained and the building was not badly damaged. RNZ/Marika Khabazi About 60 people have been evacuated, after a fire broke out at a...
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SH73 closed by flooding between Canterbury, West Coast
Source: Radio New Zealand On the West Coast, winds and heavy rain also brought down trees onto State Highway 6 and caused surface flooding. MetService Flooding has closed the key...
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Firefighters, helicopters battling Canterbury scrub blaze amid sweltering heat
Source: Radio New Zealand On Friday, FENZ suspended all fire permits for Canterbury, warning of extreme fire danger Sunday. RNZ / Nate McKinnon A dozen fire crews and several helicopters...