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Weather News – No two days the same – MetService
Source: MetService Covering period of Thursday 27th November – Monday 1st December – Wet weather will be balanced by fine breaks over the next few days. The only constant will be...
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Man wielding hedge trimmer blade threatens mum and baby, tasered by police
Source: Radio New Zealand The bus stop on Cockayne Rd in Kandallah where the incident took place. Krystal Gibbens The Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) says Wellington police were justified...
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Fears thousands of medicinal cannabis users set to be caught out in new drug-driving laws
Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied / NZ Police A medicinal cannabis clinic founder says hundreds of thousands of legal users could be affected by new drug-driving laws. Police will begin...
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Tower reports record profits, more customers, fewer big-claim events
Source: Radio New Zealand The company forecasted an underlying profit for the coming year between $55m-65m. RNZ / Dan Cook Insurance company Tower has reported record profits, as increased numbers...
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Launch catches fire on Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf, firefighter injured
Source: Radio New Zealand Launch on fire on Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf, near Browns Island. Supplied/Facebook A launch caught fire in Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf this morning, near Browns Island. Fire and...
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Inquiry into handling of the Tom Phillips case announced by government
Source: Radio New Zealand An inset of Tom Phillips at one of his campsites. RNZ / Supplied / Police The government has announced an inquiry into the handling of the...
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How feral cats spread toxoplasmosis risk across hundreds of Kiwi farms
Source: Radio New Zealand Ruth Kuo Feral cats are responsible for spreading toxoplasmosis, which can cause “abortion storms” on sheep farms. Methods of control, such as annual culls, have come...
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Lawsuit filed against Transpower and contractor Omexom over Northland power pylon toppling
Source: Radio New Zealand Class action has been filed against national grid operator Transpower and its maintenance contractor Omexom over the toppling of a power pylon in mid-2024 that cut...
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7-Eleven unveils the first-ever Sanrio characters “Unbox Your Perfume” collection
Source: Media Outreach A debut crossover with Hong Kong’s homegrown fragrance brand, BeCandle Double blind boxes. Double the surprises – for a scent-sparkling Christmas 7-Eleven App upgraded: new interface and...
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Marine researchers find biggest source of microplastics in our ocean is vehicle tyres
Source: Radio New Zealand Tiny particles from vehicle tyres are polluting the ocean. (File photo) Supplied Marine researchers in Auckland have discovered what is making up the majority of microplastics...
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Christchurch chef Sumeer Thapa who sexually harassed teen colleagues sacked
Source: Radio New Zealand Sumeer Thapa no longer works at Lazeez Mediterranean Grill. Google Maps A Christchurch chef who sexually harassed four teenage workers has been fired, with his former...
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Regional councils demise: The plans, timeline and thorny issues
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Eveline Harvey It’s billed as the biggest shake-up to councils in 30 years, but a lot of questions about how the government’s regional council...
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Fire Safety – Pause plans for outdoor fires please!
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Hot and windy conditions forecast for much of Canterbury, South Canterbury and Otago have prompted Fire and Emergency to warn people of an increased fire...
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Man charged with arson over Waiuku recycling facility fire
Source: Radio New Zealand More than 60 firefighters tackled the first blaze at Waiuku recycling facility. Supplied Shipping containers near an Auckland business park that caught fire late on Monday...
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South Island weather: Heat alerts canned, orange heavy rain warnings issued
Source: Radio New Zealand MetService screenshot MetService has cancelled two heat alerts for two South Island towns. The east of the South Island is preparing for a hot day with...
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Man charged following Waiuku fire
Source: New Zealand Police A man is due in court today following a large fire at a Waiuku business on Monday night. Police treated the fire as suspicious with a...
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Another fire breaks out at scene of earlier suspicious blaze at Waiuku
Source: Radio New Zealand More than 60 firefighters tackled the first blaze at Waiuku recycling facility. Supplied Shipping containers at an Auckland business park that were set alight late on...
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Heat alerts possible as temperatures begin to soar
Source: Radio New Zealand Forecast maximum temperatures for Wednesday 26 November. MetService/Facebook MetService says heat alerts could be issued as temperatures begin to soar on Wednesday. Timaru is expected to...
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Auckland couple take legal action over refusal to buy out flood-damaged home
Source: Radio New Zealand Brendon and Stephanie Deacon at their property that was considered category one by Auckland Council despite their neighbours all being category three following flooding. RNZ /...
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Fire at Auckland LGBTTQIA+ nightclub G.A.Y treated as suspicious
Source: Radio New Zealand Google Maps A fire at an Auckland LGBTTQIA+ nightclub at the weekend is being treated as suspicious. A blaze broke out in G.A.Y on Karangahape Road...
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Legislation – Shake-up of local government long overdue – Federated Farmers
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers is cautiously welcoming signals from the Government that a major shake-up of local government is on its way. “This discussion is long overdue and will be...
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Man charged after 21yo died while hunting on Stewart Island
Source: Radio New Zealand Jock Grant Davies. Facebook A man has been charged five months after 21-year-old Jock Grant Davies died while hunting on Stewart Island. The 31-year-old from Ashburton...
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One person arrested in relation to Stewart Island hunting incident
Source: New Zealand Police Police investigating the death of Jock Grant Davies, who died in a hunting incident near Lords River, Stewart Island, have arrested one person. A 39-year-old Ashburton...
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HGC Embarks on Strategic Transformation to Harness AI and Digital Opportunities
Source: Media Outreach Transformation strengthens its structure to accelerate innovation and market agility HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 November 2025 – HGC Global Communications (“HGC” or...
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No more regional councils – major shake-up of local government announced
Source: Radio New Zealand Ministers Chris Bishop and Simon Watts during a press conference about proposed local government reforms. RNZ/Mark Papalii Mayors of city and district councils would take over...
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Bodies recovered after two climbers die in Aoraki Mt Cook fall
Source: Radio New Zealand Aoraki Mt Cook FLORIAN BRILL Police have recovered the bodies of an internationally-recognised mountain guide and their client who died in an overnight fall on Aoraki...
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Earth Sciences – Award winning shots from scientists
Source: Earth Sciences New Zealand An annual photography competition held by Earth Sciences New Zealand has put our exceptional natural environment in the spotlight. A charismatic turtle and an intense struggle...