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One dead after Christchurch apartment fire
Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King One person has died after a house fire in Christchurch. Emergency services were called to an apartment on Korimako Lane...
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Tennis: NZ pair into ASB Classic quarter finals
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand’s Finn Reynolds and James Watt during their doubles match at the ASB Classic. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz New Zealand doubles pairing Finn Reynolds and James Watt...
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Fatal house fire, Sydenham
Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a house fire in Sydenham this afternoon. Police were called to assist Fire and Emergency New Zealand at the Korimako Lane...
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One seriously injured after Christchurch apartment fire
Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King One person is in a serious condition after an apartment fire in Christchurch on Tuesday afternoon. Fire and Emergency were...
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Heavy traffic on Auckland’s south-western motorway after truck fire
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland’s south-western motorway has reopened after a truck load of rubbish caught fire before it was spilled onto the road. The blaze and debris initially closed...
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Man bitten by police dog and arrested after allegedly shooting at police
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Marika Khabazi Police say it’s fortunate no was injured when a man shot at officers in Dargaville on Sunday evening. Inspector Dean Robinson, acting...
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Two men charged with murder of Charles Pongi in Auckland’s Pt England more than two years on
Source: Radio New Zealand Charles Pongi died in hospital after being shot in Taurima Reserve, Pt England. (File photo) Google Maps Two new murder charges have been laid in relation...
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‘It only takes one spark’ – fire restrictions at the top of South Island come into force
Source: Radio New Zealand The top of the south is experiencing high fire danger due to the hot and dry weather. File photo. RNZ / Tracy Neal Bans and restrictions...
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Motorists urged to avoid Auckland’s south-western motorway after truck fire
Source: Radio New Zealand A rubbish truck blaze on an Auckland’s south-western motorway has forced two lanes to close. Police said the truck spilled its load near the Lambie Drive...
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Police make additional arrests over east Auckland homicide
Source: New Zealand Police Police have made two additional arrests in connection with a 2023 homicide investigation in Pt England. Operation Pastel investigated the murder of 32-year-old Charles Pongi after...
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Lane blocked: SH20, Auckland
Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 20 is down to one lane due to a rubbish fire in the left west bound lane near the Lambie Drive offramp. The fire...
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Events – Firefighters put skills to the test at UFBA Waterway Challenge in Havelock North
Source: United Fire Brigades’ Association The skill, speed and teamwork of some of New Zealand’s volunteer firefighters will be on full display when the UFBA North Island Waterway Challenge 2026 comes...
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Fire Safety – Restricted fire season for Bay of Plenty
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand is moving Bay of Plenty to a restricted fire season at 5pm on Tuesday 13 January, until further notice. A...
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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...