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New Plymouth lake to be drained in fight against invasive clams
Source: Radio New Zealand The invasive gold clam. NIWA Lake Rotomanu in New Plymouth will be emptied this week to allow scientists to get a full picture of the extent...
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Todd McClay heads to India for trade negotiations
Source: New Zealand Government Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay has departed for New Delhi today to lead the next round of ministerial-level negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA)...
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Double-bunk cell death: Jonathan Trubuhovich’s family want Corrections to be held accountable
Source: Radio New Zealand Jonathan Trubuhovich was found injured at Mt Eden prison on 29 November, assessed by on-site medical and taken to hospital. Photo: RNZ / Diego Opatowski *This...
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Hutt Valley Police appeal for information after robbery
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Martin Todd: Hutt Valley Police investigating the armed robbery of an Upper Hutt bar are seeking help from the public. Police...
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Mount Victoria tunnel in central Wellington reopens after crash
Source: Radio New Zealand Mount Victoria tunnel has now reopened after a crash. File picture. 123RF The Transport Agency says the Mount Victoria tunnel has now fully reopened after a...
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Auckland residents worried following fatal bus stabbing
Source: Radio New Zealand Police outside the Fenchurch Superette in Glen Innes on Tuesday. RNZ / Marika Khabazi Glen Innes locals are mourning the death of a man killed on...
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Dog names in Taranaki have been barking
Source: Radio New Zealand The names owners give their dogs are a reflection of how much they love their best friend. Supplied / New Plymouth District Council Some of the...
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East Auckland homicide: Name release
Source: New Zealand Police Police can now formally release the name of the man who died following the tragic events aboard a bus in east Auckland. A homicide enquiry commenced...
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New Plymouth readers check out more than 667,000 books
Source: Radio New Zealand Kristin Hannah’s novel The Women was issued 159 times SUPPLIED New Plymouth readers checked out more than 667,000 books from the Puke Ariki library this year...
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Health New Zealand issues toxic algae warning for Selwyn River
Source: Radio New Zealand Selwyn River. Green Ideas editor Greg Roughan Health New Zealand has issued a warning for potentially toxic algae in parts of the Selwyn River. Moderate to...
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New Plymouth’s crisis recovery café gets government funding boost
Source: Radio New Zealand Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey says the Koha Café is already making a difference in the community. RNZ / Mark Papalii New Plymouth’s Koha Café...
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Crash closes Mount Victoria tunnel in central Wellington
Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied / NZTA A crash has closed the Mount Victoria tunnel in central Wellington, and motorists should expect delays. The Transport Agency said people should take...
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Man accused of fatal Auckland bus stabbing remanded in custody
Source: Radio New Zealand Police at the scene of a homicide investigation after attacks on an East Auckland bus. RNZ / Marika Khabazi The man accused of a fatal stabbing...
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Urban Task Force Announces 2026 Leader Development Scholarship Recipient
Source: Urban Task Force TAURANGA, Wednesday 10th December: Urban Task Force (UTF) is pleased to announce Jeremy Tucker as the recipient of the 2026 Leader Development Scholarship, following a strong...
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Summer R & R for the Auckland Harbour Bridge
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Getting some R & R in these summer holidays means ‘rest & relaxation’ for most people, but for our hard-working Auckland Harbour Bridge, R &...
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Crash closes Mount Victoria tunnel
Source: New Zealand Police A two-car collision on State Highway 1 has blocked Mount Victoria tunnel. Police were called to the incident around 2.30pm. One person has minor injuries and...
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What you need to know now feral cats are on the Predator Free 2050 list
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Recently, the Minister of Conservation announced that feral cats will be added to the Predator Free 2050 target species list in the next Predator Free 2050 Strategy. Feral cats...
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Blindsided to Boulter: The ASB Classic 2026 womens’ tennis field
Source: Radio New Zealand Katie Boulter, Venus Williams, Alexandra Eala, Elina Svitolina will compete at the ASB Classic 2026. ASB Classic/Photosport A seven-time Grand Slam champion, an Olympic medalist and...
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Duelling RMA reforms: How different is the coalition’s solution from Labour’s?
Source: Radio New Zealand RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop. (File photo) RNZ/Mark Papalii Analysis – The coalition’s new resource management laws bear significant resemblance to the one the government repealed...
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Parliament chamber’s gallery shut to members of public for rest of year after protest
Source: Radio New Zealand Parliament’s Speaker Gerry Brownlee has shut the chamber’s gallery to members of the public for the rest of the year. RNZ / Angus Dreaver Parliament’s Speaker...
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Manufacturing pilot expands to grow workforce
Source: New Zealand Government After delivering standout results, a pilot connecting high school students with New Zealand manufacturers to grow the future workforce will expand into new regions. “We know...
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MPI opens $3 million funding round for Greenhouse Gas Inventory Research
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries MPI opens $3 million funding round for Greenhouse Gas Inventory Research | NZ Government Skip to main content News Media releases MPI opens $3...
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Mark Lundy no longer has night-time curfew, expanding social contacts – Parole Board
Source: Radio New Zealand Mark Lundy RNZ Parole Board says Mark Lundy is making good progress in the first few months of his release He’s now allowed to speak to...
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More firefighters called to Christchurch house blaze
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Nate McKinnon Firefighters battling a house fire in Christchurch have called for a fourth crew to assist. Fire and Emergency received reports of a...
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The unofficial NZ Rugby awards for 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand The unofficial rugby awards for 2025. Graphic: Liam K. Swiggs PHOTOSPORT Another big year for our national game is in the books, so it’s once again...
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Government launches quantum tech discovery
Source: New Zealand Government Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Dr Shane Reti has launched a $1.35m discovery phase to explore a national quantum technologies platform aimed at creating jobs, attracting...
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New Plymouth crisis recovery café gets a boost
Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey today visited Koha Café where he announced New Plymouths local crisis recovery café, will receive a funding boost from the...