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St John crew gear up for busiest night
Source: Radio New Zealand St John crews are now gearing up for their busiest night. RNZ / Kim Baker Wilson St John crews who have endured the busiest winter months...
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Duo pedal into Court following bike theft
Source: New Zealand Police Two people who allegedly stole an E-Bike from two teenagers in Belmont last weekend have been caught by Police. At about 2.30pm on Saturday two teenagers...
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Three new measles cases – two in Auckland and one in Wellington, Health New Zealand says
Source: Radio New Zealand The announcement brings the total number of cases to 35 nationwide. Supplied/ US CDC Health New Zealand has announced three new cases of measles, with two...
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Surf Life Saving stress caution as rescues double from last year
Source: Radio New Zealand Surf lifeguards have performed twice the rescues when compared with the same season last year. Nick Monro Water safety experts are urging caution as a busy...
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Crash blocks South Island highway
Source: Radio New Zealand State Highway 8, near Omarama, was closed by a crash. NZTA / Waka Kotahi Motorists travelling on a major inland highway in the South Island are...
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‘Call of Duty’ co-creator killed in car crash: US media
Source: Radio New Zealand Vince Zampella, the acclaimed co-creator of the video gaming juggernaut Call of Duty, has died in a car crash, US media reported. According to local broadcaster...
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What we know about the Ruatiti double homicide as search for Mitchell Cole continues
Source: Radio New Zealand Mitchell Cole. Supplied / NZ Police It has been over a week since there was a double homicide in the small farming community of Ruatiti in...
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Dhanarak Asset Development Unveils Thailand’s First Green Government City at Government Complex Bangkok
Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 December 2025 – Dhanarak Asset Development Co., Ltd. (DAD), the state-owned enterprise responsible for managing Thailand’s Government Complex, has...
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Reds, blues, and charges: Police make unexpected discovery
Source: New Zealand Police Northland officers have located restricted weapons after they were unexpectedly joined by a Commodore with flashing red and blue lights. The non-police vehicle slid into a...
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Shoes, rhinos and Jaffas: Trade Me’s top viewed auctions of 2025 revealed
Source: Radio New Zealand Tauranga teen Sam Ruthe broke records for the four minute-mile this year, and his shoes earned thousands on Trade Me. Phil Walter / Getty Images Well-worn...
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Lindis Pass Road, blocked
Source: New Zealand Police Lindis Pass Road at Omarama is blocked following a two-vehicle crash. Emergency services were advised of the crash, at the intersection with Short Cut Road, about...
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Sticking it to drivers, to stick to the limit
Source: New Zealand Police Lumsden Police are sticking it to motorists in the area, by teaming up with local business owners to help get the road safety speed message out...
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2025: The year of the naked dress?
Source: Radio New Zealand The year’s biggest trend was barely there. It crested Margot Robbie in slim strands of beads and rhinestones; it draped Julia Fox, Sandro Botticelli-style, in little...
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UK singer Chris Rea dies at 74, days before Christmas
Source: Radio New Zealand British singer-songwriter Chris Rea, best known for the 1980s festive hit ‘Driving Home for Christmas’, has died at the age of 74, his family announced on...
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Hamilton airport is flying after this year’s return of international flights
Source: Radio New Zealand Hamilton is proving to be a popular spot to fly into, airlines say. Supplied Hamilton airport expects to wrap up end the this year with its...
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Man hospitalised after falling from Paritutu Rock
Source: Radio New Zealand Paritutu Rock and nearby rock islands in New Plymouth, New Zealand. Jordan Tan / 123rf A man has been hospitalised after falling off the Paritutu Rock...
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Weather: Warning to drivers as wild weather hits central New Zealand before Christmas
Source: Radio New Zealand Motorcylists and drivers are being told to take extra care through State Highway 2 around Remutaka Hill. NZTA Heavy rain and strong winds are forecast to...
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Man allegedly bites officer during arrest, threatens police with knife
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ A 30-year-old man allegedly threatened police with a knife and bit an officer during an arrest in Dunedin. Police were told a man was trying...
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Ten interesting New Zealanders we met this year
Source: Radio New Zealand Northland fisherman Cliff Barnes, 80, has had more brushes with death than most of us have had hot fish dinners. He’s fallen off his fishing boat...
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Why a claim for a stone lost from a wedding ring was turned down by the insurer
Source: Radio New Zealand A woman who lost the ruby from her wedding ring had her claim turned down by her insurer. Supplied / Unsplash A case in which a...
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How a Fiji man took on the world’s biggest polluters
Source: Radio New Zealand By Jamie Tahana for RNZ Pacific Vishal Prasad (Pacific Islands Students Fighting Climate Change) speaks to the press before the International Court of Justice following the...
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UnionPay International Rolls Out Year-End Holiday Initiatives Across 26 Countries and Regions Worldwide
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 December 2025 – As Christmas and New Year holiday draw near, UnionPay International has launched a promotional campaign...
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Cannubi by Umberto Bombana becomes first Italian restaurant in Thailand to receive a Michelin Star
Source: Media Outreach The accolade marks another major milestone for the reimagined Dusit Thani Bangkok BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 December 2025 – Cannubi by Umberto Bombana...
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Young Chinese Runners Stand Out Performers at UTMB Asia, Powered by Outopia
Source: Media Outreach CHIANG MAI, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 December 2025 – At Chiang Mai Thailand by UTMB, Asia’s only UTMB World Series Major, two young Chinese...
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FTA with India: ‘Bad deal’ or ‘strategically significant milestone’?
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minster Christopher Luxon and Trade Minister Todd McClay announce the deal. Mark Papalii Business groups have welcomed the announcement of a new Free Trade Agreement...
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SIM Unlocks Career Agility Through Micro-Credentials
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 December 2025 – In today’s fast evolving job market, traditional qualifications alone are no longer sufficient to guarantee career longevity....
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Free Trade Agreement with India confirmed
Source: Radio New Zealand The government has confirmed the conclusion of free trade negotiations with India with significant wins for several industries – but limited gains for dairy. Trade Minister...