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Pouri Hut fire a summer safety reminder

· December 22, 2025

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  22 December 2025 On 11 December a fire broke out in the 12-bunk hut which provides a critical link on the Matemateāonga Track. The fire...

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People who pushed the limits in 2025

· December 22, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand A Taupō family of six walked the length of the country along Te Araroa trail, homeschooling all the way, having never done an overnight hike before....

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Central North Island high on summer lists

· December 22, 2025

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  22 December 2025 Frequently visited spots include Tongariro National Park, Huka Falls in Taupō, and the Bridge to Nowhere in Whanganui National Park. Short walks...

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Gordon Walker resigns as Canoe Racing NZ head coach

· December 22, 2025

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...

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Parliament’s year in numbers

· December 21, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand VNP / Phil Smith Analysis – The 2025 Parliamentary year has ended and it was a monster. In MPs’ final hurrah-the adjournment debate-David Seymour announced “this...

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People warned to check equipment, seaworthiness of boats

· December 21, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Wellington’s Harbourmaster Grant Nalder. RNZ / Mark Papalii Wellington’s Harbourmaster says it’s important people check their equipment and the seaworthiness of their boats before heading on...

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Helping hands: Could care robots solve aged-care crisis?

· December 21, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Pepper is a robot designed by Aldebran to specialise in communication and interaction with humans for situations including providing companionship for elderly people. RNZ / Philippa...

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Rocket Lab signs huge deal with US space agency

· December 20, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Rocket Lab will manufacture 18 satellites equipped with advanced sensors to track and detect missile threats. Supplied / Rocket Lab Rocket Lab has scored its largest...

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NZ’s first onsite 3D-printed home

· December 20, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Kirill Ilin’s construction company Amcrete constructed the concrete walls of their ground-breaking new four-bedroom prototype “layer by layer by layer” right on its Waiuku site. He...