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South Korean man jailed following DOC undercover gecko-smuggling sting
Source: Radio New Zealand Gunak Lee was sentenced to 14 months’ jail at Manukau District Court. Kim Baker Wilson / RNZ Gunak Lee thought he was getting paid a few...
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Homicide investigation launched in Mt Wellington
Source: New Zealand Police A homicide investigation is underway in Mt Wellington, after a man arrived at a medical centre with injuries this afternoon. At around 12.15pm, a man arrived...
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Feral cat that decimated a black-fronted tern colony finally caught
Source: Radio New Zealand Feral cat preys on black-fronted tern chicks in December 2024. DOC A feral cat that destroyed a large black-fronted tern colony on Canterbury’s Waiau Toa/Clarence River...
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Shellfish biotoxin warning for Bay of Plenty
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries New Zealand Food Safety is advising the public not to collect or consume shellfish gathered from the Bay of Plenty coast, from Maketu Beach...
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Police say teen accused of stealing $20,000 worth of clothing caught in the act
Source: Radio New Zealand Police recovered $20,000 of stolen goods following a burglary in Albany. NZ Police A teenager accused of attempting to steal more than $20,000 worth of clothing...
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Public health warning: Biotoxin warning for Bay of Plenty – Maketu to Waihi Beach
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries New Zealand Food Safety is advising the public not to collect or consume shellfish gathered from Bay of Plenty coast from Maketu Beach to...
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Smuggler caught green-handed with rare native gecko
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 05 December 2025 Gunak Lee was caught in an undercover sting operation involving the Department of Conservation (DOC), Ministry for Primary Industries and New Zealand...
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Breath testing data concerns to be resolved ‘as quickly as possible’, police say
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ earlier revealed about 130 staff were under investigation throughout the country after 30,000 alcohol breath tests were “falsely or erroneously recorded”. RNZ Police say they...
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Resilience work bolsters State Highway 6 Whangamoa Saddle
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Resilience work on State Highway 6 over the Whangamoa Saddle has wrapped up for the year, making the route stronger and better able to withstand...
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E3 Compression Latch with Visual Indicator Now Available in Zinc
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 December 2025 – Those prioritizing safety and security now have a cost-effective option. Southco’s E3 VISE ACTION® Compression...
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Dunedin man Andrew Mercer jailed for causing death of partner who fell from moving trailer
Source: Radio New Zealand Andrew Mercer was sentenced on Friday at the High Court at Dunedin. (File photo) RNZ / Nate McKinnon The mother of a Dunedin man who died...
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Resilience of Auckland City Hospital future-proofed
Source: New Zealand Government Auckland City Hospital has completed major upgrades to its critical infrastructure to strengthen resilience and ensure patients continue receiving essential care even during a major event,...
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A-League: What you need to know ahead of Auckland FC v Wellington Phoenix derby
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland FC v Wellington Phoenix Saturday, 6 December Kick-off: 5pm Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland Live blog updates on RNZ Auckland FC may be the most vulnerable...
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Emergency services respond to incident at Christchurch daycare
Source: Radio New Zealand One person has been taken to hospital in a serious condition from a childcare centre in the Christchurch suburb of Woolston. RNZ / Nathan Mckinnon One...
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Air New Zealand updates rules of portable power bank usage on flights
Source: Radio New Zealand Air NZ said power banks must not be put in overhead lockers. (File photo) Supplied/ Air NZ Air New Zealand has updated its rules around the...
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Finance and climate ministers from NZ and Australia meet
Source: Radio New Zealand Finance Minister Nicola Willis and Climate Change Minister Simon Watts are meeting with their Australian counterparts in Auckland to discuss energy security and affordability. It is...
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Global Qualifications Made Local: Leading Overseas Universities Partner with SIM
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 December 2025 – For students seeking an international education experience without relocating overseas, Singapore Institute of Management (SIM) offers a...
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Further appeal for information following fatal crash, Tāneatua
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Acting Inspector Paul Wilson, Eastern Bay of Plenty Area Commander: Police investigating a fatal crash in Tāneatua are seeking further information from members of...
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Remember when we flagged getting a new flag?
Source: Radio New Zealand It’s 10 years since New Zealand voted in a referendum to keep flying the flag for tradition. Over 10,292 alternative designs were submitted, then whittled down...
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Person dies after truck crash on SH2 north of Dannevirke
Source: Radio New Zealand St John says one person with serious injuries is being flown to Palmerston North Hospital. RNZ / REECE BAKER Police have confirmed one person has died...
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Awards – Nova Energy Dominates the NZ Compare Awards 2025, Celebrating the Best of Broadband, Power and Mobile
Source: NZ Compare Now in their 9th year, the NZ Compare Awards have once again shone a spotlight on the best providers across broadband, power, and mobile services in Aotearoa. This...
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WEL Networks Approved For More Network-Level Generation
Source: WEL Networks Electricity Distribution Business (EDB) WEL Networks welcomes the Electricity Authority’s (EA) decision to approve a further amendment to WEL’s generation cap, increasing maximum capacity to 101 megawatts. This...
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Fashion crime: Burglar’s $20k spree halted
Source: New Zealand Police A teenager who allegedly attempted to steal more than $20,000 worth of clothing from an Albany store overnight has been caught in the act. At about...
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Government backs hornet hunt
Source: New Zealand Government Intensive efforts are under way to combat yellow-legged hornets from Auckland’s North Shore, says Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard. Mr Hoggard, who visited biosecurity operations in Auckland...
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Australia-New Zealand 2+2 Climate and Finance Ministers’ Dialogue Joint Statement
Source: New Zealand Government The Hon Nicola Willis, Minister of Finance and Minister for Economic Growth and the Hon Simon Watts, Minister of Climate Change and Minister for Energy, welcomed...
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Employment Disputes – Fire and Emergency New Zealand Statement
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand STATEMENT – NZPFU strikes again, putting public safety at risk – people should be extra careful – Fire and Emergency New Zealand Deputy National Commander...
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Universities – Commerce and legal leaders awarded honorary doctorates – Vic
Source: Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington Business leader Dame Theresa Gattung and legal luminary Sir David Carruthers will receive honorary doctorates from Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington during...