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Hawke’s Bay blaze sparks evacuations

· January 12, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand A fire in Hawke’s Bay, January 2026. Hawke’s Bay – Fire and Emergency Campers and hikers have been asked to evacuate the Boundary Stream Camp and...

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Slavemaster Moeaia Tuai set to be sentenced

· January 12, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Warning: this story contains details that may disturb some readers. Moeaia Tuai will be sentenced next month for enslaving a young woman who he forced to...

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Pinch Point: Tough economic times aren’t new

· January 12, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ The words “cost of living” have become synonymous with a struggle faced by an increasing number of Kiwi families. The news is full of stories...

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My GP is leaving me after nearly 50 years

· January 12, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand My second son’s birth 42 years ago was uneventful. I recall it was surprisingly quick. We barely had time to drive to the birthing unit before...

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Rise in kitchen fires has firefighters worried

· January 11, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand There have been at least eight fatal house fires since July last year. VIKTOR CAP / 123RF There are fears New Zealanders are becoming more complacent...

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Police urge water safety in summer

· January 11, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Police are urging anyone going near waters, no matter how strong at swimming, to take basic precautions to keep themselves safe. Inspector Andrea McBeth, Area Commander...

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Making it easier to find cheap power plans

· January 11, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Open Electricity will help New Zealand homes and businesses plug in to the best power plan for their needs and drive better competition in our electricity...