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Three rescued fishermen ‘did everything right’
Source: New Zealand Police Police successfully coordinated a water rescue of three people in the Manukau Harbour last night after their boat started taking on water. Three fishermen set off...
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How a father saved his kids and friend after boat capsize on notorious sandbar
Source: Radio New Zealand Darren Teague and his boat that capsized on the Raglan Bar on 1 November. Supplied A father, his two kids, and a friend were flung into...
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Dramatic rescue after sandbar flips fishing boat
Source: Radio New Zealand A father, his two kids, and a friend were flung into treacherous waters when their boat capsized on a notorious west coast sandbar last month. Maritime...
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Can I travel while getting NZ Super, and other most-asked questions of 2025 – Ask Susan
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ’s money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your questions. RNZ Every week in 2025, RNZ money correspondent Susan Edmunds answered your questions online and on her podcast...
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Andrew Bayly and the fight for Antarctica
Source: Radio New Zealand Andrew Bayly went to Antarctica in 2012. Supplied Andrew Bayly still remembers the “visual assault” of Antarctica, the piercing blue clarity and scale-bending brightness. The National...
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How to safely interact with marine mammals
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Aotearoa is home to some seriously special marine mammals — and that’s not just Kiwi bias talking. Nearly half of the world’s whales, dolphins and...
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Scrapped light rail must become Auckland’s long-term transport plan, advocate says
Source: Radio New Zealand An artists’ visualisation for Auckland Transport of light rail in Mt Roskill. Supplied / Auckland Transport A public transport advocate, whose Auckland Light Rail submission made...
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In review: New Zealand sporting highs and lows in 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand All Blacks Damian McKenzie and Beauden Barrett, showing the strain, at the disastrous game against South Africa, at Wellington’s Sky Stadium, on 13 September. Kerry Marshall...
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An unwelcome Christmas gift for anti-social road users
Source: New Zealand Police Wellington Police have disrupted multiple planned anti-social road user gatherings overnight. Hutt Valley Area Commander Inspector Wade Jennings says checkpoints and a visible Police presence at...
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Section of Blockhouse Bay Road closed
Source: New Zealand Police A section of Blockhouse Bay Road is closed due to a damaged power pole. Emergency services responded to a single vehicle crash just after midday near...
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Special visitor to Abel Tasman needs space this summer
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 24 December 2025 A leopard seal has been regularly seen in the Abel Tasman and Kaiteretere area for several weeks. DOC Senior Marine Technical Advisor...
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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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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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Fire Safety – Restricted Fire Season and temporary fireworks ban for parts of Otago from tomorrow
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand The Queenstown Lakes District is moving to a restricted fire season on Christmas Eve. A short-term prohibition on the use of private fireworks in the Central...
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St John crew gear up for busiest night
Source: Radio New Zealand St John crews are now gearing up for their busiest night. RNZ / Kim Baker Wilson St John crews who have endured the busiest winter months...
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How Kiwis at Antarctica’s Scott Base will celebrate their white Christmas
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand’s Scott Base in Antarctica, in 2023. Antactica NZ/ Anthony Powell New Zealanders living at Scott Base in Antarctica are making the most of their...
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Shoes, rhinos and Jaffas: Trade Me’s top viewed auctions of 2025 revealed
Source: Radio New Zealand Tauranga teen Sam Ruthe broke records for the four minute-mile this year, and his shoes earned thousands on Trade Me. Phil Walter / Getty Images Well-worn...
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Lindis Pass Road, blocked
Source: New Zealand Police Lindis Pass Road at Omarama is blocked following a two-vehicle crash. Emergency services were advised of the crash, at the intersection with Short Cut Road, about...
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Protect our precious freshwater – do your Check, Clean, Dry this summer
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 23 December 2025 Freshwater pests can be accidentally introduced to a new lake or river on wet fishing equipment, lifejackets, boats, kayaks, boots, togs and...
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Ten interesting New Zealanders we met this year
Source: Radio New Zealand Northland fisherman Cliff Barnes, 80, has had more brushes with death than most of us have had hot fish dinners. He’s fallen off his fishing boat...
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How a Fiji man took on the world’s biggest polluters
Source: Radio New Zealand By Jamie Tahana for RNZ Pacific Vishal Prasad (Pacific Islands Students Fighting Climate Change) speaks to the press before the International Court of Justice following the...
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Free Trade Agreement with India confirmed
Source: Radio New Zealand The government has confirmed the conclusion of free trade negotiations with India with significant wins for several industries – but limited gains for dairy. Trade Minister...
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New Zealand secures landmark Free Trade Agreement with India
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand and India have concluded a Free Trade Agreement, offering New Zealanders unprecedented access to 1.4 billion Indian consumers, Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay announced today. This historic Agreement eliminates and reduces tariffs on...
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‘Things can change in a heartbeat’ – Police urges water safety
Source: New Zealand Police A boatie was lucky to survive after being caught out on a fishing expedition on Lake Taupō – prompting a warning from Police and local iwi....
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Know your local fishing rules this summer season
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries If you’re planning on dropping a line or gathering shellfish from the ocean during the festive season download the free New Zealand Fishing Rules...
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The 12 food safety myths of Kirihimete – the 2025 edition
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Ho! Ho! Uh-oh! New Zealand Food Safety deputy director-general Vincent Arbuckle busts some food safety myths to help you avoid food poisoning this Christmas. ...
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Gordon Walker resigns as Canoe Racing NZ head coach
Source: Radio New Zealand Coach Gordon Walker and Dame Lisa Carrington. Steve McArthur / @RowingCelebration / PHOTOSPORT Gordon Walker, one of New Zealand’s most successful coaches, has resigned as head...