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Fire Safety – Restricted fire season for Bay of Plenty
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand is moving Bay of Plenty to a restricted fire season at 5pm on Tuesday 13 January, until further notice. A...
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Economy – Reserve Bank appointments to Financial Policy Committee
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 13 January 2026 – Following an open recruitment process, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) Board has appointed Ms Heidi Richards and Professor...
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Sudden death, Tauriko
Source: New Zealand Police One person has died after a water-related incident in Tauriko this afternoon. Emergency services were called about 2.55pm to a location off Poripori Road, where a...
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Large Hawke’s Bay bush fire contained
Source: Radio New Zealand The fire on Waitara Rd had burned through 22 hectares of bush. FIRE AND EMERGENCY NZ / SUPPLIED A large fire that burned through 22 hectares...
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Police release CCTV images in Arrowtown coward-punch probe
Source: Radio New Zealand This man may be able to assist polioce with enquiries into a coward-punch assault, they said. Police / supplied Police investigating a coward-punch assault in Arrowtown...
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HDBank completes issuance of US$100 million green bonds to international investors
Source: Media Outreach HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 January 2026 – Ho Chi Minh City Development Commercial Bank (HDBank, ticker symbol: HDB) has successfully...
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From Engineering Feats to Ecological Regeneration, Vinhomes Green Paradise Debuts the ESG++ Framework for Future Cities
Source: Media Outreach HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 January 2026 – For decades, the global map of urban development seemed firmly defined by familiar...
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The 85-year old-kite flier that’s become an online hit
Source: Radio New Zealand Jim Nicholls was “a young man of 69 “when he started flying kites. Now, 16 years on, the 85-year-old is one of New Zealand’s hottest influencers...
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‘Out of the blue’: Northland store owner injured in broad daylight assault
Source: Radio New Zealand The owner of a small town store in coastal Northland has been left with a fractured shoulder after an alleged assault by a customer in broad...
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Fire trucks at scene as dozens evacuated from central Auckland apartments
Source: Radio New Zealand Dozens of people have been evacuated from an apartment building in central Auckland. An aerial appliance is outside the 15 storey building on the corner of...
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Police seek CCTV footage of Palmerston North shooting
Source: Radio New Zealand The police are also investigating a nearby car fire to determine if the two incidents were linked. 123RF The police are asking residents in the Palmerston...
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Have you quietly quit your marriage?
Source: Radio New Zealand Jan, a New Zealander in her 50s, is in a marriage that she left years ago. Her husband likely has no idea. When I say left,...
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Fire Safety – Fire bans and restrictions across the Top of the South
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Bans and restrictions on outdoor fires will come into force across most of Marlborough, Nelson and Tasman tomorrow morning. Fire and Emergency New Zealand is...
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Police find second body in Waikato River search
Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied / NZ Police Police have recovered two bodies from the Waikato River. Hamilton City Area Commander Inspector Neil Faulkner said they found a person dead...
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Serious injuries in Taihape-Napier Road crash
Source: Radio New Zealand The road was currently blocked (file photo). 123RF Police are responding to a two-vehicle crash on the Taihape-Napier Road, near Comet Road, Hawke’s Bay. Police said...
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Rugby: Miracle Fai’ilagi to lead Moana for 2026 Super Rugby season
Source: Radio New Zealand Moana Pasifika Miracle Faillagi scores his third try during the Super Rugby Pacific match, Moana Pasifika v Hurricanes, North Harbour Stadium, Auckland. Michael Thomas/ActionPress The first...
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CCTV ‘vital’ after Palmerston North shooting incident
Source: New Zealand Police Police are continuing the investigation into the shooting of a man at a Palmerston North car park yesterday. Detective Senior Sergeant David Thompson says emergency services...
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University Research – ‘Absolutely huge’ black coral among largest ever seen – VUW
Source: Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington A massive black coral, measuring 4 metres high and 4.5 metres wide, has been found by researchers exploring the underwater depths of Fiordland....
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‘Pissed off’: Former gun safety boss hits out at police, speaks on McSkimming probe
Source: Radio New Zealand Firearms Safety Authority executive director Angela Brazier RNZ / Anneke Smith The executive director of the Firearms Safety Authority says she believes she’s been “targeted” by...
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Centuries-old enormous black coral found in Fiordland
Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied / James Bell A large black coral believed to be centuries old is one of the largest ever found in the waters of New Zealand,...
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Name release: Ripirō Beach deaths
Source: New Zealand Police Police can now names of the two men who died following a water related incident on Ripirō Beach between Mahuta Gap and Glinks Gully on 3...
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Over 70 per cent decrease in citizenship wait times
Source: New Zealand Government Citizenship wait times have reached a new low under this Government, with continued focus on efficient application processing, Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden announced today. “Despite a comparable number...
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Police rule out charges against Wellington’s Graham Bloxham after arrest at protest
Source: Radio New Zealand Police say they will not be charging three people arrested for fighting in a public place during a solidarity for Venezuela protest in Wellington last week....
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Investigation into whether spate of aggravated robberies at Hutt Valley bars linked
Source: Radio New Zealand Police are investigating whether three bar roberies in the area were linked. (File photo) RNZ / REECE BAKER A police investigation into whether a spate of...
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Deer removal a summer boost for Pukenui/Anchor Island
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 13 January 2026 During annual checks of islands in Dusky Sound and Preservation Inlet – areas managed to remain deer-free – three deer were removed:...
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New pilot helps small businesses harness AI
Source: New Zealand Government A new pilot programme will help small businesses overcome barriers in accessing artificial intelligence tools that boost productivity and unlock growth, Small Business and Manufacturing Minister Chris Penk has announced. “Artificial intelligence...
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Electricity regulator set for increased authority
Source: New Zealand Government Energy Minister Simon Watts says the Government is taking decisive action to ensure Kiwis get a fair deal on electricity by strengthening the Electricity Authority. “Kiwis...