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Insidious invasives pose major threat to freshwater

· December 16, 2025

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Pest weeds, fish, microorganisms and now shellfish from overseas are estimated to cost New Zealand millions of dollars each year. Eradication is usually impossible. Containment and preventing further spread is a worthwhile investment – and a real team effort.  From left: Susan Emmitt,...

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Study to reveal the secret lives of fur seals at sea

· December 16, 2025

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  16 December 2025 Satellite tracking devices and dive data collectors were attached to eight female fur seals with pups, which will track their location, the...

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Police lay charge over prisoner’s death

· December 16, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police A man will appear in court today in connection with the death of a prisoner at Mt Eden Corrections Facility last month. The prisoner was taken...

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Fatal crash, Māngere

· December 16, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm one person has died following a serious crash in Māngere on 3 December. Emergency services were notified of the two vehicle crash on...

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Food and fibre exports set to reach record $62 billion

· December 16, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Kiwi farmers, growers, and primary producers are driving New Zealand’s economy with food and fibre exports set to reach a record $62 billion next year, Agriculture...

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Police rolls-out roadside drug driver testing

· December 15, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Drivers in Wellington experienced roadside drug driving tests for the first time this afternoon, signalling the start of the rollout with Police now able to detect...

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Critical incident investigation underway, Waipā

· December 15, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Acting Waikato District Commander Will Loughrin: Police have launched a critical incident investigation following a fatal crash in Waipā last night. Shortly before the...

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Roadside drug testing starts today

· December 15, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Drug-impaired drivers should expect consequences, with roadside drug testing starting today in the Wellington District before rolling out across the country, Transport Minister Chris Bishop and...

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Update: Name release, Rotorua homicide

· December 15, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Rotorua Area Investigations Manager, Senior Sergeant Mark Van Kempen: Police can now name the man who was found deceased in Rotorua on Friday. He...