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How to navigate the toy aisles these holidays

· December 17, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Parents the world over have begun the task of negotiating Christmas lists written by their children. The division of marketplace products into restrictive gender categories –...

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Man arrested in central Auckland

· December 17, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Inspector Danny Meade: Police have quickly arrested a man in central Auckland after being located carrying a samurai sword. Just before 4pm, Police...

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Earthquake-prone buildings Bill passes first reading

· December 16, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Legislation that will bring significant financial relief to many building owners by refocusing the earthquake-prone building system has passed its first reading in Parliament. “Building a...

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Two firearms seized from vehicles overnight

· December 16, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Two firearms have been taken off the streets during two separate incidents in Auckland overnight. Officers conducting vehicle stops in central Auckland pulled over a vehicle...

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South Taranaki fire spreads to 100 hectares

· December 16, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Firefighters expect they will be battling the fire for days. Pretoria Gordon / RNZ A fire in South Taranaki has grown overnight to an estimated 100...

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Road closure following Wiri fire

· December 16, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police A section of Roscommon Road has been closed following a fire in Wiri. Police have put cordons in place at the intersections with Wiri Station Road...

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Insidious invasives pose major threat to freshwater

· December 16, 2025

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Pest weeds, fish, microorganisms and now shellfish from overseas are estimated to cost New Zealand millions of dollars each year. Eradication is usually impossible. Containment and preventing further spread is a worthwhile investment – and a real team effort.  From left: Susan Emmitt,...