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EPA approves a new weedkiller for wheat and barley crops

· December 2, 2025

Source: Environmental Protection Authority The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has approved a new herbicide used to control certain broadleaf and grass weeds in wheat and barley crops. Adama New Zealand Limited...

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Arrest made after vehicle flees

· December 2, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police A man is in custody after a fleeing driver incident in Invercargill tonight. About 5pm, Police went to speak to the man about a driving matter...

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Car crashes into Whakatāne River

· December 2, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Marika Khabazi One person has serious injuries after a car crashed into a river off State Highway 2 near Whakatāne. Police were called to...

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Black Caps v West Indies first test: Day one

· December 2, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Kane Williamson. Chris Symes / www.photosport.nz It’s advantage West Indies after day one of the first test in Christchurch. The Black Caps stumbled to stumps at...

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Dairy owner stabbed in early morning robbery

· December 2, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / REECE BAKER A 14-year-old boy has been arrested following an aggravated robbery of a Christchurch dairy. Three people robbed the store on Opawa Road...

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Serious crash, SH2, White Pine Bush Road, Taneatua

· December 2, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash that has blocked State Highway 2 in Whakatane this evening. About 6.05pm, Police were called to...

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Crash, Korere Tophouse Road, St Arnaud

· December 2, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police One person is seriously injured following a crash that has blocked Korere Tophouse Road in the Tasman District today. About 5.55pm, a caravan rolled between Tophouse...

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Teenager arrested after store worker stabbed

· December 2, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Christchurch Police have arrested a 14-year-old after the aggravated robbery of an Opawa Road convenience store earlier today. The convenience store was robbed by three offenders...

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Scrutiny Week: Top cops field questions in Parliament

· December 2, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Police Commissioner Richard Chambers and other top cops appear before a Select Committee as part of Parliament’s Scrutiny Week. RNZ / Anneke Smith The top figures...