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Search for missing climbers called off

· December 18, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Two climbers missing on Aoraki/Mount Cook are not believed to be alive, after search teams found evidence they had been caught a large ice avalanche. The...

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Second Fast-track quarry approved

· December 18, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government A second substantial Auckland quarry project has gained Fast-track approval to expand operations, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Resources Minister Shane Jones says. Kings Quarry Limited...

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Major Fast-track mining project approved

· December 18, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The first major mining project, Waihi North, has gained consent today to expand operations until 2043 through the Fast-track process, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Resources...

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Search continues for Mitchell Cole, Ruatiti

· December 18, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Inspector Gerard Bouterey, Field Crime Manager, Central District CIB: Police continuing to search for a man in relation to the double homicide...

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Next steps in advanced tech research

· December 18, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Five leading AI concepts have been shortlisted to establish a world-class national platform for artificial intelligence research, Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Dr Shane Reti announced...

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A chick for Charlie Girl

· December 18, 2025

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  18 December 2025 Charlie, who was a long-term resident of the Department of Conservation’s Te Anau Bird Sanctuary after being hit by a car, was...

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When the Honda City goes off road

· December 18, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Participants in the annual Great Honda City Road Trip. Supplied / Jared Campbell When you think of a Honda City, you might think of a car...

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Burglar comes a cropper

· December 18, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police A burglar bogged down during his escape efforts on a west Auckland farm will face court today. Police responded to a burglary reported in Henderson Valley...

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Pre-Christmas economic boost welcomed

· December 18, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Confirmation that the economy grew strongly in the third quarter of the year is  welcome news before Christmas, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says.  Stats NZ reported...

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Summertime means seasonal risks for workers

· December 18, 2025

Source: Worksafe New Zealand 18 December 2025 As the glorious days of summer settle in, workloads increase for many around the country. Whether you’re up on the roof, busy with...

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‘I’m bored’: Let the kids deal with it

· December 18, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Long road trips. Longer plane rides. Quiet afternoons on a hot summer day. Camping without all your toys. Jen Parkes’ kids are used to long car...

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Aotea kids share stories of conservation in action

· December 18, 2025

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  18 December 2025 The inaugural Department of Conservation Aotea Kaitiaki competition brought together the island’s three primary schools to share stories of protecting the environment....

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Be sure before you leave the shore this summer

· December 18, 2025

Source: Maritime New Zealand As the summer holidays approach, many people will be setting their out-of-office messages and making plans to head out on the water.   The lakes are warming...

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Native mistletoe on the increase in time for Christmas

· December 18, 2025

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  18 December 2025 This summer, intrepid visitors naturing in the remote Hope River valley can see scarlet, red and yellow mistletoe. As well as being...

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Two people injured after gun fired in Gore

· December 18, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand St John says it dispatched multiple ambulances to the scene. ST JOHN NZ Police say two people have suffered injuries after a gun was fired in...