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Alyssa Healy to retire from all forms of cricket
Source: Radio New Zealand Among Healey’s slew of records includes highest individual score in a World Cup final and most dismissals by a wicketkeeper in T20 Internationals. © Photosport Ltd...
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Christchurch cricket club hosts visiting Australian and UK cricketers
Source: Radio New Zealand Harcourt team-mates Oliver Pascoe (left) and Callum Wright during Sunday’s fixture RNZ / Adam Burns A Christchurch cricket club turned on the charm for their first...
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Leader warns tourism risks Blue Spring taonga
Source: Radio New Zealand 123rf A South Waikato official is calling for people to take responsibility for their actions to protect a nearly five-kilometre walkway at the Blue Spring near...
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Nikki Glaser’s best jokes from the 2026 Golden Globes
Source: Radio New Zealand In a world full of mediocre Hollywood sequels, Nikki Glaser, returning to host the Golden Globes for a second year running, proved Sunday that reboots can...
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Samoa chief suggests returning Manawanui compensation to NZ as it’s not enough
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZN Naval Divers on the scene above HMNZS Manawanui, off the Southern Coast Of Upulo. New Zealand Defence Force Uncertainty around compensation payments for the HMNZS...
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Financial support needed for communities following severe weather events, LGNZ says
Source: Radio New Zealand Local Government New Zealand president and Gisborne mayor Rehette Stoltz. RNZ / Angus Dreaver Local Government New Zealand wants to ensure there’s financial support to help...
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Wellington to host Oceania-Pacific floorball qualifying this week
Source: Radio New Zealand Wellington will host the Oceania-Pacific qualifying tournament at the Ākau Tangi Sports Centre. Supplied/Wellington City Council A major floorball event kicks off in Wellington on Tuesday,...
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Kmart needs to be held accountable for asbestos in sand, shopper says
Source: Radio New Zealand Recalled sand products. Supplied / MBIE For Christchurch father of two Joe Baxter, there was no question he needed to act fast when alarms were raised...
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How old is too old for a home loan?
Source: Radio New Zealand Some home loans will extend beyond retirement age, so how will you repay them? 123RF How old is too old for a home loan? One woman...
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‘Darkwaves’: New research sheds light on underwater phenomenon
Source: Radio New Zealand Sediment in the water off the coast of Gisborne during a marine ‘darkwave’ event. Supplied / Jean Thoral A newly-named ‘darkwave’ phenomenon – where underwater light...
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School attendance falls short of targets during December slump
Source: Radio New Zealand Only 131 of 2386 schools were still open on the last day of term four, 19 December. Supplied / Ministry of Education Daily school attendance slumped...
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Appeal for information following Sydenham arson
Source: New Zealand Police Christchurch Police investigating an arson on Sydenham in December 2025 are seeking information from the public. At around 3:30am on Tuesday 23 December, Police were called...
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Football: A-League takes control of Central Coast Mariners
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland FC’s Neyder Betancur shoots ahead of Central Coast Mariners Brian Kaltak in March 2025. Shane Wenzlick / www.photosport.nz Another A-League club is in trouble, with...
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Update – Incident in Highbury, Palmerston North
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Sergeant Nigel Affleck: Police can now confirm one person has been critically injured after an incident in Highbury this afternoon. Officers were called...
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‘We can’t rely on goodwill’ – NZ lags behind on battling AI creation of sexual images
Source: Radio New Zealand Grok has allowed users to create sexualised images of people without their knowledge or consent. Jonathan Raa / NurPhoto via AFP New Zealand lags behind other...
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Sewage leak that closed popular beach blamed on bottles in toilets
Source: Radio New Zealand The warning covered Corsair Bay, the jetty and beach at Cass Bay, and the beach at Rāpaki Bay. RNZ / Niva Chittock Bottles put in public...
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Household labour force survey estimated working-age population: December 2025 quarter – Stats NZ information release
Source: Statistics New Zealand Household labour force survey estimated working-age population: December 2025 quarter – information release9 January 2025 The household labour force survey estimated working-age population table shows the...
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Further appeal in Christmas Day firearms incident in Hornby
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Sergeant Luke Vaughan: Police continue to investigate a firearms incident in Christchurch on Christmas Day and are appealing for further information from the...
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Firearms Safety Authority executive director Angela Brazier retires following McSkimming report
Source: Radio New Zealand Firearms Safety Authority executive director Angela Brazier, left. RNZ / Anneke Smith The executive director of the Firearms Safety Authority is retiring two months after the...
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Ferry cancellations: Stranded travellers left with thousands in costs
Source: Radio New Zealand Multiple sailings on the Connemara ferry were cancelled due to a problem with the winch that controls the stern door. RNZ / Mark Papalii Bluebridge passengers...
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East Coast drownings prompt water safety warning
Source: Radio New Zealand Mahia Peninsula. Supplied Police are asking the public to take care in the water after two separate drownings on the North Island’s East Coast in 24...
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Kiwi wildcard James Watt beaten in first round of ASB tennis classic
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand’s James Watt during Round 32 Singles Men’s ASB Classic Tennis Tournament at Manuka Doctor Arena. Photosport New Zealand wildcard James Watt has been knocked...
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State Highway 1, Rakaia closed following crash
Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 1/Rakaia Highway is closed near Hatfield Overdale Road following a crash. The two-vehicle crash was reported at 5:50pm. Three people have been seriously injured,...
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Investing in naturing: DOC and Te Roroa take Waipoua forward
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 12 January 2026 Phase One of the Rākau Rangatira project, opened in December 2024, restored the mana of Tāne Mahuta’s visitor experience, set new standards...
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River Road near Clarkin Road closed, Fairfield
Source: New Zealand Police A section of River Road near Clarkin Road will be closed until at least 6pm while Police conduct a vehicle recovery. Motorists are asked to use...
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‘Avoid the area’: Police at scene of serious incident in Palmerston North’s Highbury
Source: Radio New Zealand Cordons are in place around Pioneer Highway, police said. Google Maps / Screenshot There’s a large police presence in Palmerston North’s Higbury after a “serious incident”...
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Urgent care in Napier closed overnight due to staffing issues
Source: Radio New Zealand Napier Health has a nurse-provided overnight urgent care service. Google Maps / Screenshot An overnight urgent care provider in Hawke’s Bay was closed last night and...