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Person dies in crash in Canterbury
Source: Radio New Zealand The sole occupant of the vehicle was found dead, police said. RNZ / Marika Khabazi A person has died after crashing into a power pole in...
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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 strikes Free Trade deal with India, RNZ understands
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Hyderabad House in New Delhi earlier in the year. RNZ / Marika Khabazi...
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People who pushed the limits in 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand A Taupō family of six walked the length of the country along Te Araroa trail, homeschooling all the way, having never done an overnight hike before....
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‘Our sense of identity’: What New Zealand and Georgia have in common
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Marika Khabazi Marika Khabazi is a video journalist with Georgian and Russian ancestry. She moved to New Zealand as a 16-year-old in 2008 to...
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Crash, Seadown
Source: New Zealand Police Police received a report around 9:10am today from someone who had come across a crashed car on Seadown Road, north of Timaru. The vehicle had collided...
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Rural Health Roadshow Insights Report
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 22 December 2025 The Rural Health Roadshow Insights Report presents findings from visits to 13 rural locations across New Zealand in 2025....
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Naughty and not nice: Quick arrests following swift reporting
Source: New Zealand Police A pair who filled up three shopping trolleys’ worth of goods from Kmart in Botany before allegedly leaving without paying will spend Christmas rethinking their choices....
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Summer Driving: Stay Safe
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is reminding all New Zealanders to drive safely this summer, with Police set to be out in force to help keep our roads safe,...
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Central North Island high on summer lists
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 22 December 2025 Frequently visited spots include Tongariro National Park, Huka Falls in Taupō, and the Bridge to Nowhere in Whanganui National Park. Short walks...
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Alice Robinson an Olympic podium contender after another impressive result
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand skier Alice Robinson © Erich Spiess / Red Bull Content Pool 2025 / PHOTOSPORT Queenstown skier Alice Robinson is a genuine contender for the...
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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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New way to get nitrates out of wastewater found by Auckland scientists
Source: Radio New Zealand A wastewater treatment plant in Akaroa. Supplied/Christchurch City Council University of Auckland researchers have discovered different microbes can be used to reduce the carbon footprint of...
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Summer holiday finance lessons from dispute resolution schemes
Source: Radio New Zealand the Banking Ombudsman and Financial Services Complaints Ltd (FSCL) say they see complaints about disputed or incorrect transactions, commonly at hotels, bars, online retailers and overseas...
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In-Demand Employment Sectors: SIM Equips Singapore’s Workforce for the Future Economy
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 December 2025 – Singapore’s job market is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by digitalisation, sustainability imperatives, and demographic shifts. The challenge...
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Car fleeing burglary crashes into two other vehicles
Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. RNZ / REECE BAKER Three people have been arrested, following a burglary south of Auckland and a dramatic failed escape from police on Sunday...
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Man impersonating police accidentally pulls over mufti cop car
Source: Radio New Zealand The 38-year-old man is due to appear in court on Christmas Eve. 123RF A man driving a car equipped with flashing police lights pulled over the...
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New research project uses sound to protect native birds from cats
Source: Radio New Zealand Feral cat caught in a live trap in Fiordland National Park. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly A research project has discovered a way to use sound as...
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SIM Graduates Demonstrate Strong Employment Outcomes in High-Demand Sectors
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 December 2025 – As Singapore’s economy continues to evolve and sectors undergo rapid transformation, the need for adaptable, industry-ready talent...
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Police impersonator arrested after almost pulling over unmarked cop car
Source: New Zealand Police Counties Manukau Police have arrested one person in a bizarre incident when carrying out patrols in an unmarked vehicle last night. Inspector Kerry Watson said officers...
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Fiery crash blocking lanes on State Highway 1
Source: Radio New Zealand (File photo) RNZ / REECE BAKER Emergency Services are working at the scene of a fiery crash, and police warn it has closed State Highway One...
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Tairāwhiti motorists urged to keep vehicles secure
Source: New Zealand Police Police in Tairāwhiti are urging motorists to keep vehicle security top of mind, especially over the busy summer season. “We’ve seen a rise in recent weeks...
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Crash obstructing Waikato Expressway, northbound
Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are at the scene of a single-vehicle crash on the Waikato Expressway (SH1), northbound, near Hampton Downs. While there have been no serious injuries,...
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Parliament’s year in numbers
Source: Radio New Zealand VNP / Phil Smith Analysis – The 2025 Parliamentary year has ended and it was a monster. In MPs’ final hurrah-the adjournment debate-David Seymour announced “this...
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Correction: Tawa off-ramp
Source: New Zealand Police A previous release stated the Tawa off-ramp was closed on SH1 following a single-vehicle crash. The off-ramp (northbound) remains open, and traffic is being diverted through...
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Auckland owners warned to control dogs after attacks on little blue penguins
Source: Radio New Zealand Kororā found on Tiritiri Matangi island with neck twisting symptoms. BirdCare Aotearoa The Department of Conservation says there have been ongoing dog attacks on little blue...