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Tourists stunned at speed of Tongariro fire
Source: Radio New Zealand The Tongariro blaze on Monday, 8 December 2025. Supplied / Volker and Jan Seipel Two German tourists who were camping at Whakapapa were stunned how quickly...
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The long and many trials of the cycle trail builders
Source: Radio New Zealand Vaughn Filmer, president of Teanau Cycling Incorporated, PE teacher at Fiordland College. Supplied Bike trail builders in central Otago are talking about an end to the...
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DOC asks people to stay away from seals after pup forms ‘unhealthy bond’ with humans
Source: Radio New Zealand A kekeno / New Zealand fur seal pup. Supplied / Department of Conservation It may not be the ‘silly season‘, but that has not put a...
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Northland hit harder than most by climate change, report finds
Source: Radio New Zealand Kimberlee and Gary Whitehead at their home in Pupuke Valley, north of Kāeo. RNZ/Peter de Graaf Gary and Kimberlee Whitehead have lost count of the number...
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Light-fingered army corporal Jackie Te Weehi to be sentenced after guilty plea at court martial
Source: Radio New Zealand who stole off her fellow soldiers and the Defence Force (NZDF) during a touch rugby tournament is waiting to find out her fate. Corporal Jackie Te...
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Our Changing World: Restoring Te Awarua o Porirua / Porirua Harbour
Source: Radio New Zealand Cockles are used as an indicator species to track the health of the harbour. Veronika Meduna The wetlands and surrounding forests of Te Awarua o Porirua,...
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I accidentally got sunburnt – what should I do?
Source: Radio New Zealand As more of us head outdoors for beach days, hikes and barbecues, experts are reminding us that sunburn isn’t just uncomfortable — it can cause long-term...
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Mariameno Kapa-Kingi resolute on her return to Parliament
Source: Radio New Zealand Mariameno Kapa-Kingi is returning to Parliament for the first time after being temporarily reinstated to Te Pāti Māori. VNP / Phil Smith MP for Te Tai...
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Childcare company removes detergent from centres after children chemically burned
Source: Radio New Zealand Seven people were taken to hospital after a dishwasher chemical was mistakenly used on a children’s slip and slide in Woolston. Nathan McKinnon / RNZ The...
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HKSTP Led Delegation of Innovators to Unlock Hong Kong-Italy Innovation Potential at Think Business Think Hong Kong in Milan
Source: Media Outreach Trailblazed Hong Kong-EU opportunities across AI, life and health, and smart city technologies HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 December 2025 – Hong Kong...
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Travel with the JR EAST PASS (Tohoku Area)
Source: Media Outreach Enjoy a convenient and affordable journey to the beautiful snowy landscapes of Japan’s Tohoku region TOKYO, JAPAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 December 2025 – Japan...
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Man dumps home insurance over Tower Insurance’s sea surge assessment
Source: Radio New Zealand Tower Insurance says the high sea surge risk rating reflected the likelihood of flooding through nearby water systems. File photo. RNZ / Nate McKinnon A Christchurch...
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A Tapestry of Global Leadership Unfolds at the ACES Awards 2025
Source: Media Outreach BALI, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 December 2025 – The ACES Awards 2025 unveiled one of the most compelling assemblies of international leaders in the...
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Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach and WildAid Join Forces to Advance Thailand’s Marine Protected Areas and Strengthen Reef Restoration
Source: Media Outreach PHUKET, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 December 2025 – Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach, in collaboration with WildAid, an international conservation organization, launched...
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Education Meets Empowerment: SIM’s Sponsorships and Community Support Change Lives
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 December 2025 – In Singapore’s competitive education landscape, affordability often determines opportunity. Yet, for many aspiring learners, financial constraints can...
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Hapū and DOC on Tongariro fire
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 08 December 2025 Source: Department of Conservation and Ngāti Hikairo ki Tongariro For mana whenua and all those who care for this whenua, the return...
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First Responders – Tongariro National Park Fire Update #3
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Aggressive air attack and ground operations against the fire in the Tongariro National Park will continue until dusk, as efforts continue to bring the fire...
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No need for a further inquiry into McSkimming scandal – PM
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Police Minister Mark Mitchell. VNP / Phil Smith The Prime Minister says there is no need for a further inquiry into...
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MELAND — A World-Class Indoor Magical Theme Park Debuts at Siam Paragon
Source: Media Outreach Opening on December 5 on the 5th floor, MELAND is set to become Bangkok’s newest edutainment landmark for families BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 8...
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First Responders – Tongariro fire update #2
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Five helicopters and multiple crews are working to extinguish a large vegetation fire near Tongariro National Park. Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews were first...
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Auckland Sky Tower lights up yellow for Human Rights Day: 10 December
Source: Amnesty International Aotearoa New Zealand This year on Tuesday 10 December, the Sky Tower will be lit up yellow in honour of Human Rights Day, which commemorates the anniversary of...
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Universities – A new study links scabies to rheumatic heart disease in Tongan children – researchers call for mass treatment – UoA
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) A new study links scabies to rheumatic heart disease in Tongan children – researchers call for mass treatment. A new study has found a strong...
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First Responders – Multiple vegetation fires in vicinity of Tongariro National Park
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews are responding to a fire on the eastern side of State Highway 47 in the vicinity of Tongariro National...
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Tech – Do you see what I see? Avast unwraps top holiday scams in festive new YouTube series
Source: Avast Tune in to Avast’s “The Twelve Days of Scam-mas” to learn how you can spot holiday threats during the scammiest season of all. ‘Tis the season… for scams...
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Education – Open Letter to Education Minister from Ōtaki-Kāpiti Principals’ Association
Source: NZ Principals Federation Open letter follows: Tēnā koe Minister Stanford, We are writing on behalf of the Ōtaki-Kāpiti Principals’ Association to express our deep concern regarding the Government’s recent announcement...
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Firefighter killed by falling tree during bushfire prevention work in New South Wales
Source: Radio New Zealand The Bulahdelah fire has burnt through 3,400 hectares of the Myall Lakes National Park. ABC News: Ross McLoughlin A firefighter from the NSW National Parks and...
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The sound effects that make horror films so scary
Source: Radio New Zealand I was recently watching a scene from the 2025 film Weapons for a monograph I’m writing and noticed a familiar sound: a low, unsettling drone as...