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Rescue highlights need to be prepared
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Sergeant Dougall Henderson – Invercargill Police Search and Rescue Coordinator The rescue of two boaties in a remote area of Fiordland over the weekend...
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Fish & Game Seeks Feedback on Potential Sea Run Salmon Regulation Changes
Source: Fish and Game NZ Sea-run salmon populations in Canterbury are at critically low levels, prompting Fish & Game to seek public feedback on potential regulatory changes designed to increase the...
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Naturing countdown – our top stories of 2025
Source: NZ Department of Conservation It’s been a big year for nature! We take a look back and count down some of the biggest naturing stories from 2025… 10: New...
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New Year Honours 2026 – the full list
Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied/ Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet Here is the full list of everyone receiving a 2026 New Year Honour: Dame Companions of the New...
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Te Arawa Lakes Trust battles invasive gold clams
Source: Radio New Zealand The invasive gold clams. Supplied / MPI Te Arawa Lakes Trust and local councils are banding together in the battle against invasive gold clams. The trust...
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Te Arawa Lakes Trust battle invasive gold clams
Source: Radio New Zealand The invasive gold clams. Supplied / MPI Te Arawa Lakes Trust and local councils are banding together in the battle against invasive gold clams. The trust...
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A history of New Zealand’s wildfires – and what’s to come
Source: Radio New Zealand The Port Hills fire on 14 February 2024. Stuff / Kai Schwoerer Off the back of two devastating wildfires in Tongariro National Park, the country is...
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Experts: Vinhomes Green Paradise Is One of the World’s Rarest Branded Real Estate Assets
Source: Media Outreach HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 December 2025 – According to leading experts, when ESG++ urban developments account for less than 1%...
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The “Hey DOC…” questions you ask us: Summer edition
Source: NZ Department of Conservation We love hearing about and seeing you out naturing over the summer – keep tagging us in your adventures, we absolutely love it! During this...
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Staycation activities in New Zealand’s main cities
Source: Radio New Zealand A staycation doesn’t require flashy gear or carefully planned excursions to make it memorable. What matters is finding something that fits your family’s interests and offers...
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Fishery officers target illegal pāua gathering
Source: New Zealand Government Fishery Officer patrols will be stepped up over summer to help reduce the illegal gathering and illicit trade of pāua, Oceans and Fishers Minister Shane Jones...
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How a father saved his kids and friend after boat capsize on notorious sandbar
Source: Radio New Zealand Darren Teague and his boat that capsized on the Raglan Bar on 1 November. Supplied A father, his two kids, and a friend were flung into...
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Dramatic rescue after sandbar flips fishing boat
Source: Radio New Zealand A father, his two kids, and a friend were flung into treacherous waters when their boat capsized on a notorious west coast sandbar last month. Maritime...
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Water pollution warnings for Wellington, Lower Hutt
Source: Radio New Zealand Wellington’s Lyall Bay, and the surrounding bays are popular water recreation spots. RNZ / Mark Papalii All Wellington swimming spots have been marked with red ‘unsuitable...
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Vingroup Signs Strategic Cooperation with The Government of Uzbekistan, Opening Large-Scale Investment Opportunities in Central Asia
Source: Media Outreach HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 December 2025 – Vingroup announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Ministry of Investment, Industry...
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Landmark integrity probe into Yachting NZ drags into second year
Source: Radio New Zealand An investigation of Yachting NZ was started a year ago, but remains unfinished. AFP/CHRISTOPHE SIMON The Sport Integrity Commission’s landmark probe into Yachting NZ – the...
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Protect our precious freshwater – do your Check, Clean, Dry this summer
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 23 December 2025 Freshwater pests can be accidentally introduced to a new lake or river on wet fishing equipment, lifejackets, boats, kayaks, boots, togs and...
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Your (very last minute) Naturing gift guide this Christmas
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Did you forget to put your bird obsessed neighbours on the Christmas shopping list? Need a last-minute gift idea for the naturing hero in your...
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Know your local fishing rules this summer season
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries If you’re planning on dropping a line or gathering shellfish from the ocean during the festive season download the free New Zealand Fishing Rules...
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The 12 food safety myths of Kirihimete – the 2025 edition
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Ho! Ho! Uh-oh! New Zealand Food Safety deputy director-general Vincent Arbuckle busts some food safety myths to help you avoid food poisoning this Christmas. ...
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Government backs boaties’ summer water safety
Source: New Zealand Government $848,000 in government grants targeted towards reducing harm in high-risk recreational maritime environments will help protect boaties on the water this summer, Associate Transport Minister James...
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Movies coming out this summer worth seeing
Source: Radio New Zealand We were told off recently for having too much summer holiday, so it’s our responsibility to use that time as wisely as possible which, of course,...
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People warned to check equipment, seaworthiness of boats
Source: Radio New Zealand Wellington’s Harbourmaster Grant Nalder. RNZ / Mark Papalii Wellington’s Harbourmaster says it’s important people check their equipment and the seaworthiness of their boats before heading on...
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Measuring the Gambling-Related Financial Harms Experienced by Whānau and Affected Others and Identifying Mitigating Practices
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 19 December 2025 The research strengthens understanding of the gambling-related financial harms experienced by affected others in New Zealand, including the extent...
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A Qualitative Study Exploring the Gambling Experiences of Older Adults in New Zealand
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 19 December 2025 This research explores the gambling behaviours, preferences and perceptions of older adults (aged 50+) living in New Zealand, with...
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Fishing for crayfish to be banned on Northland’s east coast
Source: Radio New Zealand Most commercial fishing for spiny rock lobster – better known as red crayfish – off Northland’s east coast had already stopped under a voluntary industry closure....
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Changes for Northland spiny rock lobster fishery
Source: New Zealand Government Northland’s rock lobster fishery will have a reprieve from fishing to help build stocks of spiny rock lobster, Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says. “I...