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The oddest news RNZ covered in 2025

· December 29, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand A statue showing Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein; a roll of bread; the Dalai Lama; a lost and confused kitten; a Fabergé egg that went on...

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French actress Brigitte Bardot dies aged 91

· December 29, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand French film legend Brigitte Bardot – a cinema icon of the 1950s and ’60s who walked away from global stardom to become an animal rights protector...

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Essential New Zealand Albums: Collision

· December 29, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand The roots of Collision can be traced to Tokoroa, where brothers Hirra and Ali Morgan and cousins Colin Henry and Charley Hikuroa formed a band called...

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Former Black Cap Doug Bracewell retires from cricket

· December 29, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Doug Bracewell playing for Central Districts 2024. PHOTOSPORT Former Black Caps allrounder Doug Bracewell has announced his retirement from all cricket. The 35-year-old debuted as an...

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First pakeke pup marks start of season

· December 29, 2025

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  29 December 2025 Six-year-old sea lion, Tui, had a pup on Christmas Day, starting off what is hoped to be another successful breeding season for...

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Update – road open, SH2 Kaitoke

· December 28, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police The road has now reopened after the earlier serious crash at the intersection of SH2 and Waterworks Road, Kaitoke. Motorists should expect some delays while backed-up...

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Oil spill on SH73 makes driving hazardous

· December 28, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. 123rf.com Canterbury drivers are being urged to be cautious after an oil spill on State Highway 73, West Coast Road near Porters Pass. The...

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Serious crash, Kaitoke

· December 28, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are at the scene of a serious two-vehicle crash at the intersection of SH2 and Waterworks Road, Kaitoke, Upper Hutt. Police were called about...

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Memorable moments from across the sporting globe in 2025

· December 28, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand India win women’s cricket world cup, Rory McIlroy finally wins the Masters Tournament, Armand “Mondo” Duplantis breaks is own pole vault world record, baseball star Shohei...

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Gull, NPD merger should bring fuel prices down – AA

· December 28, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand The proposal is subject to Commerce Commission approval. RNZ / Dan Cook The Automobile Association believes a proposed merger between two fuel companies should drive down...

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Four hurt in two-vehicle crash near Levin

· December 28, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Police were called to State Highway 1 at the Waitarere turnoff about 11am (file image). RNZ / REECE BAKER Four people have been injured in a...