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First Responders – Springvale fire
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand firefighters are working to contain a large grass fire at Springvale, near Clyde in Central Otago this evening which is...
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New Zealand Golf Open: All you need to know
Source: Radio New Zealand Australian Ryan Peake is back to defend his New Zealand Open golf title, he won at Millbrook Resort in 2025. © Mogie Adamchik 2025 The format,...
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Homes evacuated in Central Otago as fire threatens properties
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Nate McKinnon At least eight houses have been evacuated in Central Otago as a quick moving fire threatens properties. Fire and Emergency says it...
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Meridian warns households could face power bill increases up to seven percent
Source: Radio New Zealand Meridian Energy CEO Mike Roan. Meridian Energy Meridian Energy says households could face power bill increases of up to seven percent this year, mostly due to...
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Fire and Emergency New Zealand and DOC renew their Service Agreement
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 25 February 2026 Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand and Department of Conservation The Agreement covers how the two organisations work together. It includes the fire...
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Firearms incident, Hei Hei
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Sergeant David Parker: A scene examination is ongoing at a Hei Hei property in Christchurch following an firearms incident this morning. Police were...
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Wellingtonians can swim in beaches at own risk after Moa Point sewage spill
Source: Radio New Zealand Wellingtonians can now swim at southern beaches after the sewage leak – but at their own risk. The city’s southern coast has been off limits since...
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WEL Networks extends partnership with Downer and Ventia
Source: WEL Networks WEL Networks has extended its partnership with Tier 1 contractors Downer and Ventia for a further three years, reinforcing our commitment to delivering safe, reliable and efficient services...
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Fire and Emergency New Zealand and the Department of Conservation renew their Service Agreement
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand and the Department of Conservation (DOC) have signed a new three-year Operational Service Agreement. The Agreement covers how the two...
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Energy Sector – Meridian rebounds off back of near-record inflows
Source: Meridian Energy 25 February 2026 – Meridian Energy has reported operating cash flows of $336 million for the six months ending 31 December 2025. This compares to $50 million in...
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Two people critically hurt as train and car collide in New Plymouth
Source: Radio New Zealand The crash on Mountain Road in Lepperton was reported at 8.45am on Wednesday. Google Maps Two people are critically injured after the car they were in...
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Chilly tinge to temperatures in South Island as summer winds up
Source: Radio New Zealand NIWA’s map shows rain is set to hit the South Island by 6pm on Thursday. Screenshot / NIWA / Earth Sciences New Zealand It’s shaping as...
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Man arrested after allegedly shooting victim at their front door in Auckland
Source: Radio New Zealand A man and a woman, who is co-accused, will also appear in the Manukau District Court today. RNZ / Liu Chen A 34-year-old man has been...
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Arrests made in Manurewa shooting
Source: New Zealand Police Police have arrested a 34-year-old man after a shooting in Manurewa last Wednesday. Detective Inspector Shaun Vickers says at around 8.45pm on 18 February, Police were...
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Tasman District river catchments study aims to protect communities during extreme weather
Source: Radio New Zealand A study aims to investigate the most affordable and effective ways of restoring native habitats across the lowlands of the Motueka (pictured), Moutere and Riuwaka rivers....
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Temperatures set to drop in South Island in next few days
Source: Radio New Zealand NIWA’s map shows rain is set to hit the South Island by 6pm on Thursday. Screenshot / NIWA / Earth Sciences New Zealand A cold front...
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Hundreds still without power after last week’s storm
Source: Radio New Zealand Last week’s storm caused the most damage to the network since Cyclone Gabrielle, PowerCo says. Supplied / Caleb Gordon More than 200 people in the lower...
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Canterbury Museum pleads for an extra $64m after another budget blow-out
Source: Radio New Zealand Canterbury Museum’s redevelopment had an original budget of $205 million, which has now been pushed out to almost $262 million. Supplied/Canterbury Museum Canterbury Museum is pleading...
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Genesis Energy a ‘fair proposition’ despite some customers bills increasing by 30%
Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied / Genesis Energy Genesis Energy cannot guarantee its customers won’t receive further price increases this year. It comes as customers are told their electricity prices...
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Cyclone Gabrielle inquest: FENZ leader admits going against protocol to restart search for dead firefighter
Source: Radio New Zealand A Muriwai memorial for firefighters Craig Stevens and Dave van Zwanenberg. RNZ / Rayssa Almeida A leading search and rescue operator says he told police he...
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Canterbury Museum pleads for millions of dollars after another budget blow-out
Source: Radio New Zealand Canterbury Museum’s redevelopment had an original budget of $205 million, which has now been pushed out to almost $262 million. Supplied/Canterbury Museum Canterbury Museum is pleading...
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Waitaki council rejoins Southern Waters partnership
Source: Radio New Zealand Ratepayers are being warned of massive rates rises ahead, no matter what plan is implemented. RNZ Waitaki District Council is rejoining the Southern Waters partnership it...
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Farmers being cautious with profits
Source: Radio New Zealand 123rf While many farmers are riding a wave of strong farm-gate prices, the profits are only trickling into regional economies as they’re being cautious when it...
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‘We can’t keep telling people just to stay away from the beach’ – Wellington mayor
Source: Radio New Zealand A rāhui is in place on the southern coast from Ōwhiro Bay to Breaker Bay, which covers anything the water touches or can touch with the...
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Report on under-pressure Waikato wetland delivers clear message
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 24 February 2026 The wetland spans 7,000 hectares of swamps, fens and peat bogs and is one of New Zealand’s seven sites recognised globally for...
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Our Changing World: The democratisation of space?
Source: Radio New Zealand AFP PHOTO /ROCKET LAB/KIERNAN FANNING AND SIMON MOFFATT Follow Our Changing World on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio or wherever you listen to your podcasts. New Zealand is...
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Calls on Wellington Electricity for compensation after days with no power
Source: Radio New Zealand Damage from the storm to electricity networks was extensive. Wellington City Council Questions are mounting over whether Wellington Electricity should compensate households hit by damaging storms,...