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Name release – fatal crash Ōpōtiki
Source: New Zealand Police Police can now name the man who died following a motorcycle crash on State Highway 35 near Ōpōtiki on 19 December. He was Steven Haskell, aged...
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Former All Black Hoskins Sotutu to leave Blues at end of Super Rugby season
Source: Radio New Zealand Hoskins Sotutu with fans. Brett Phibbs/Photosport Former All Blacks loose forward Hoskins Sotutu has signed with English Premiership club Newcastle Red Bulls and will depart the...
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First Responders – Fernhill Fire Hawke’s Bay Update #4
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand The grass fire at Fernhill in Hawke’s Bay which also burnt several buildings is now fully contained and 95 per cent extinguished. Overnight firefighters with...
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Northland News – Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe Board urges summer beachgoers to be safe, responsible
Source: Northland Regional Council Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe Board is urging beachgoers to put safety first and respect the unique environment and cultural significance of Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe over the busy summer period. The...
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Scrub blaze near Hastings almost out, firefighters treated for heat exhaustion
Source: Radio New Zealand Firefighting has resumed this morning. Facebook / Hawke’s Bay Fire and Emergency The scrub fire near the Hawke’s Bay village of Fernhill – between the township...
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Body recovered near Thames believed to be missing person
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly A body has been recovered near Thames on and is believed to be a person that went missing in Coromandel waters two...
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‘Doesn’t give up’ – Police dog Teo recovers from fall during search and rescue
Source: Radio New Zealand Teo was being gradually eased back from seven years of patrol work. Supplied / NZ Police / Senior Constable Alex Stammers A police dog seriously injured...
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Special visitor to Abel Tasman needs space this summer
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 24 December 2025 A leopard seal has been regularly seen in the Abel Tasman and Kaiteretere area for several weeks. DOC Senior Marine Technical Advisor...
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Where the ‘good BBQ weather’ is on Christmas – and where will be rainy
Source: Radio New Zealand MetService meteorologist Dan Corrigan told RNZ for many places, Christmas will be “good barbecue weather”. 123RF / Mandic Jovan It’s one more sleep until Christmas, and...
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Body found, Thames
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Duty Inspector Neil Faulkner: At around 6:10am Police received reports of a body being located on the beach by a member of the public...
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Anchors, camels and kayaks: A less traditional Christmas for Kiwi travellers
Source: Radio New Zealand Christmas is often defined by the traditions of familiar faces, overflowing tables and the comfort of home. But for some families, choosing a different path has...
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One injured after fire destroys home in Christchurch
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Rob Dixon A fire has destroyed a home and left one person injured in the Christchurch suburb of Mairehau. Up to four crews were...
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Cricket: Jayden Lennox earns first call-up as trio return for Black Caps
Source: Radio New Zealand Central Stags spinner Jayden Lennox. Kerry Marshall/www.photosport.nz Central Districts spinner Jayden Lennox is in line to make his Black Caps debut after being named in the...
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Nurse’s autistic son could face deportation after Immigration NZ rejects visa
Source: Radio New Zealand Nelson elder care nurse Nithin Mankeel with his wife Aparna Jayandhan Geetha and five-year-old son Aidhan Nithin. Supplied A Nelson nurse says he is living in...
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Auckland FC’s final A-league game of season postponed
Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. Auckland FC’s Callan Elliot competes for possession with Miguel Di Pizo of the Central Coast Mariners during an A-League clash in Gosford on 12...
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What is (and isn’t) open on Christmas Day
Source: Radio New Zealand While many places close their doors on Christmas Day, there are a few exceptions. Here’s RNZ’s guide to what is and isn’t open on Christmas Day....
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Firefighting resumes at scrub blaze in Fernhill, Hastings
Source: Radio New Zealand A firefighter extinguishing hotspots at the Fernhill fire on Tuesday. Supplied / FENZ Fire crews are battling to control a scrub blaze that broke out near...
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Little blue penguin’s special Christmas Eve release after two-month hospital stint
Source: Radio New Zealand Pingu, the little blue penguin. Supplied / BirdCare Aotearoa A kororā is set to be released back into the wild in Auckland on Wednesday afternoon after...
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NZTA orders data analysis to identify full scale of falsely recorded breath tests
Source: Radio New Zealand The Transport Agency has commissioned an independent analysis to identify the full scale of falsely recorded breath testing. RNZ The New Zealand Transport Agency has commissioned...
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MyRepublic Launches Card Sub, Singapore’s First Subscription Service for Trading Card Game Fans
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 December 2025 – MyRepublic today announced the launch of Card Sub, a new subscription-based service designed for Trading Card Game...
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Weather News – The forecast for Christmas – MetService
Source: MetService 22/12/2025 – Covering period of Monday 22nd – Thursday 25th December – It is going to be a hairy few days in the lead up to Christmas. A...
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Health – ProCare responds to approval of new PHO: timing raises concerns
Source: ProCare ProCare acknowledges the recent approval of thePHO as a Primary Health Organisation (PHO) and supports the principle of choice for practices. However, the timing of this decision is...
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Grieving through Christmas when tragedy strikes
Source: Radio New Zealand Sandy Corbett found out she had cancer on Christmas Eve in 2020. Type of cancer? An incurable blood cancer called Myeloma, where about 60 percent of...
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Bracell Wins 2025 Amcham Eco Award for Pioneering One-for-One Environmental Conservation Initiative
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 December 2025 – Bracell, a global leader in soluble pulp production, has been named a winner of the 2025 Amcham...
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GlobalData – Telecom and pay-TV services revenue in New Zealand to increase at 1.2% CAGR over 2024-2029, reveals GlobalData
Source: GlobalData New Zealand’s telecom and pay-TV services revenue is forecast to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.2% from $3.2 billion in 2024 to $3.4 billion...
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First Responders – Fernhill Fire Hawkes Bay Update #3
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand The fire at Fernhill in Hawkes Bay has been contained with no additional damage to structures. Fire and Emergency New Zealand Operations Manager, Assistant Commander...
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Fire Safety – Restricted Fire Season and temporary fireworks ban for parts of Otago from tomorrow
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand The Queenstown Lakes District is moving to a restricted fire season on Christmas Eve. A short-term prohibition on the use of private fireworks in the Central...