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Arrests after $4 million drug seizure in Wairarapa
Source: New Zealand Police Wairarapa Police have seized more than $4 million of the stupefying drug Fantasy following a tip off from the public. On Monday night, Police located and...
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Fruit fly investigation continues in Auckland – controls on produce movement now in place
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Legal controls on the movement of fruits and vegetables are now in place in Mt Roskill, says Biosecurity New Zealand commissioner north, Mike Inglis. ...
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Heat alerts issued, warnings to prepare as temperatures set to soar
Source: Radio New Zealand MetService says the temperatures won’t drop much at night. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Metservice has issued heat alerts for hotspots across the country as temperatures are...
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Christopher Luxon working from home as year gets underway
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Marika Khabazi The Prime Minister is working from home as the year gets underway, with Parliament not set to return until the end of...
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‘Real risk’: FENZ warns of extreme fire danger as temperatures set to swelter
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Richard Tindiller Fire and Emergency is warning Cantabrians of extreme fire danger this Sunday as parts of the country are set to swelter under...
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Croatian shirt incident a ‘misunderstanding’ – ASB Classic organisers
Source: Radio New Zealand Fans during the 2026 ASB Classic Women’s Tennis Tournament at Manuka Doctor Arena, Auckland, New Zealand. Tuesday 6 January 2026. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Organisers of Auckland’s ASB...
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Experienced All Whites defender Bill Tuiloma signs with Phoenix
Source: Radio New Zealand Bill Tuiloma during All Whites v Costa Rica, FIFA World Cup 2022 play-off match, Qatar on 14 June 2022. Photosport In a long-awaited homecoming, experienced All...
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Burst pipes sees more than 100 Wellington homes left without water
Source: Radio New Zealand Streets affected by a burst water pipe in Wellington’s Kingston. Supplied / Wellington Water More than 100 properties in the Wellington suburb of Kingston will be...
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Warrant to arrest: Lawrence Schwalger
Source: New Zealand Police Police are appealing to the public for information on the whereabouts of Lawrence Schwalger, 50, who has a warrant for his arrest. Schwalger is wanted in...
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Cook Islands govt rejects research saying deep sea mining not profitable
Source: Radio New Zealand Cook Islands activists confront the EV Nautilus upon its return to Rarotonga, holding banners reading ‘Don’t Mine The Moana.’ Supplied / Greenpeace Research commissioned by Greenpeace,...
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Fire Safety – Restricted fire season for the Wairarapa
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand is moving the Wairarapa to a restricted fire season at 8am on Friday 9 January, until further notice. A restricted...
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Climate News – Earth Sciences NZ 2025 climate summary
Source: Earth Sciences New Zealand 2025 was New Zealand’s 4th-warmest year on record, based on Earth Sciences New Zealand’s seven station series which begins in 1909. Annual temperatures were above average...
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Property Market – New data reveals the most expensive place in the country to rent
Source: RealEstate.co.nz National average weekly rent drops 2.4% to $626 per week Number of new rental listings climbs almost 20% year-on-year to over 5,000 properties Wellington has 91.5% increase in...
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Vigil held for woman shot and killed by US immigration officer
Source: Radio New Zealand Flowers are placed at the site where a woman was reportedly shot and killed by an ICE agent during federal law enforcement operations on January 07,...
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Gun pointed at man before assault, theft
Source: Radio New Zealand The pair demanded his keys and took his car – a Volkswagon with distinctive mags. Supplied / Police A man has been left shaken after having...
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Person seriously hurt after being trapped under vehicle in Auckland
Source: Radio New Zealand One person was taken to Auckland City Hospital by ambulance (file image). St John A person has suffered serious injuries after getting trapped under a car...
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Name release – missing swimmer, Coromandel
Source: New Zealand Police Police can now release the name of the man who was found deceased on the beach near Thames Coast Road, Kereta on 24 December. He was...
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Cricket Ashes live: Australia v England, fifth Test, day 5
Source: Radio New Zealand Australia’s Beau Webster, 2nd left, celebrates with teammates after dismissing England’s Will Jacks on day four of the fifth Ashes cricket Test match between Australia and...
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Queensland fruit fly could have ‘massive impact’ on fruit and vegetable crops
Source: Radio New Zealand The single male fly was found in Mount Roskill. Supplied / Biosecurity New Zealand The discovery of a Queensland fruit fly in Auckland presents a huge...
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Information sought following stolen vehicle
Source: New Zealand Police Police are appealing to the public for information on a vehicle following an aggravated robbery in Whangārei on Boxing Day. At about 12.20am on 26 December,...
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Winners of void Auckland local body election seek High Court judicial review
Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied The winning candidates of last year’s local government election for the Papatoetoe subdivision of Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board have filed a petition in the High Court...
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Who big winners and snubs at the Screen Actors Guild awards
Source: Radio New Zealand Despite what your group text may believe, the return of Connor Storrie’s mustache is not the biggest storyline of the Actor Award nominations. The Heated Rivalry...
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Call to action to recognise search and rescue heroes
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Transport Minister James Meager is calling on Kiwis to do their part to celebrate those who risk their lives to bring people home safely, by...
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2025 climate summary: Hottest places around NZ revealed
Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied / Earth Sciences NZ 2025 was the country’s fourth-hottest year on record, according to Earth Sciences New Zealand’s (ESNZ) annual climate report. The report found...
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Water supplies coming to Marton amid ‘smell and taste issues’
Source: Radio New Zealand The council will bring a tanker of water from Hunterville to the Marton RSA and Citizens Memorial Hall each Tuesday and Thursday between 3pm and 6pm,...
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Specialist canyon teams join search for missing tramper
Source: Radio New Zealand A Defence Force NH90 helicopter is being used in the search. Supplied/police Specialist canyon teams are joining the search for a missing tramper in the Kahurangi...
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Inquiry being considered into jetboat crash near Queenstown
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Kim Baker Wilson Maritime New Zealand is considering a formal investigation after two people were injured in a jetboat crash in Otago. Emergency services...