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Fishing for trouble

· April 17, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police A man has landed himself a court date after he was caught fishing in a protected marine reserve overnight. Earlier this week, the Police Maritime Unit...

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Lead poisoning kills two kea in Southern Westland

· April 17, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Two kea have been killed by lead poisoning. (File photo) RNZ / Nate McKinnon Lead poisoning has killed two kea in Southern Westland in recent weeks,...

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Fast-tracked hydro to boost West Coast resilience

· April 17, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government A fast-tracked renewable energy project on the West Coast will strengthen regional electricity supply and improve resilience, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Regional Development Minister Shane...

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Five kea hospitalised as community help sought

· April 17, 2026

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  17 April 2026 Five kea have been taken from South Westland towns to the South Island Wildlife Hospital for lead poisoning treatment in recent weeks...

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Napier street closed after bus hits pedestrian

· April 17, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand A police car seen behind a cordon as officers attend an incident. RNZ Motorists in Napier should expect long delays after a bus hit a pedestrian....

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Supercars finally hits the South Island

· April 17, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Ryan Wood on his way to victory in Taupō, 2026. Kerry Marshall / www.photosport.nz The South Island will host its first Supercars race at Ruapuna near...