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Source: Radio New Zealand A pair of takahē birds believed to be infertile have thrilled staff at Zelandia wildlife sanctuary by unexpectedly hatching a chick. Bendigo, a male takahē, and Waitaa a female, came to Zelandia two years ago as a non-breeding pair. Staff thought Bendigo had fertility issues, as he was not productive with … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Detective senior sergeant Greg Baird says the social harm caused by illicit drugs is significant. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly A Southland police operation has ended in a mass drug and firearms bust, after police executed 12 search warrants around Invercargill. Police said eight people were arrested after they seized methamphetamine, firearms … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police are seeking witnesses to a crash on Cheyne Road, Pyes Pa, Tauranga, last week. Police were called to the crash, where a pedestrian has been struck by a vehicle, around 11.10am on Thursday 18 December. The pedestrian was transported to hospital by ambulance in a serious condition. Police understand the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Finance Minister Nicola Willis will not be standing for an electorate seat at the next election. At the last election, Willis campaigned for the Wellington electorate of Ōhāriu, which was narrowly won by Labour’s Greg O’Connor with 17,565 votes to Willis’ 16,305. The electorate will next year … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency The State Highway 57/Tararua Road roundabout construction is now complete – providing a safer intersection and preparing for future growth in the region. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) and Horowhenua District Council (HDC) have worked together to build the new roundabout. NZTA Regional Manager for Infrastructure Delivery Rob Partridge … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Mitchell Cole. Supplied / NZ Police Police say the 29-year-old they’re searching for after a double-homicide in the North Island has a dog with him. Friends of sheep farmer husband and wife Brendon and Trina Cole say they were found dead at their Murumuru Road property in Ruatiti more than one … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Houses in Tairua on the Coromandel Peninsula. RNZ / Marika Khabazi Staff at the New World supermarket in Whitianga are back on the water as they deliver food to the Coromandel peninsula by boat. New World has operated its Waka Kai service each holiday season since 2019, running groceries by sea … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Operation Diablo has led to the arrest of eight people and the seizure of drugs, firearms and cash from multiple addresses across Southland last week. Organised criminal groups received pre-Christmas visits as Police executed 12 search warrants at properties and vehicles in and around Invercargill. The operation was led by Southland’s … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The main banks are now advertising rates of 4.49 percent for 12 months. RNZ A couple who regretted their decision to fix their home loan for five years in 2023 have been unsuccessful in their complaint against their bank. They complained to the Banking Ombudsman, which issued a case note on … Read more
Source: Privacy Commissioner This information sets out how our Compliance and Enforcement team triages systemic privacy issues raised with our Office. Privacy breach Interference with a person’s privacy A privacy breach under Part 6 of the Privacy Act 2020 focuses on whether there has been any unauthorised access, loss, or disclosure of personal … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The scene shortly after the crash. X/ New Zealand Transport Agency Police have named a man who died in a crash in south Auckland earlier this month as 20-year-old Jagpreet Singh. Singh was critically injured after his car collided with a truck on the South-Western Motorway near Mangere on 3 December. … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police can now release the name of the man that died following a crash on State Highway 2, Matamau on 5 December. He was 45-year-old Toby Dale Broomhall of Hawera. Our condolences are with his family and friends during this difficult time. Police continue to investigate the circumstances of the crash. … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A dedicated retail crime team set up in Waikato District to disrupt and target prolific retail crime is netting results. Waikato District launched a new retail crime model last month, setting up bespoke area-based Retail Crime Teams dedicated to tackling retail-related offending and targeted enforcement of our most active offenders. Retail … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Kmart in Botany, Auckland. Google Maps A south Auckland woman will spend Christmas Eve in court after being charged with shoplifting at Kmart. Police were called to Kmart in Botany about 10:30am on Sunday, after someone reported seeing a man and a woman stealing three shopping trolleys filled with items. “Police … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the action on day five of the Black Caps’ third test against the West Indies at Bay Oval in Mt Maunganui. First ball is scheduled for 11am. Black Caps squad: Tom Latham (captain), Tom Blundell (wicketkeeper), Michael Bracewell, Kristian Clarke, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Zak Foulkes, Daryl Mitchell, Ajaz … Read more
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 Canterbury. Police said staff received a report at around 9:10am on Monday from someone who had come across a crashed car on Seadown Road, north … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Inspector Gerard Bouterey, Field Crime Manager, Central District CIB: Police searching for Mitchell Cole are asking anyone heading into the bush in Ruatiti to stay alert and report any unusual findings. Twenty-nine-year-old Cole is still being sought by Police in relation to a double homicide in Ruatiti on … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A previous release stated Seadown Road was closed between Arowhenua Station Road and State Highway 1. State Highway 1 remains open in the area. Seadown Road between Arawhenua Station Road and Opihi River is closed following the crash. Please avoid the area if possible. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre MIL OSI
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries If you’re planning on dropping a line or gathering shellfish from the ocean during the festive season download the free New Zealand Fishing Rules app and have all the rules at your fingertips. “You wouldn’t go fishing without your rod, hooks or other gear, so make sure you have … Read more
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. 1. Leftovers are always okay to eat if they look and smell fine Wrong. Although many germs cause spoilage that affects the look, texture, smell, … Read more
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 RNZ understands the government has struck a Free Trade deal with India. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon promised to do so in his first term, and … Read more
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. A jubilant Courtney and Andrew Williams and their children Elliot, 6, Skye, 9, Summer, 11, and Oliver, 13, finished the 3048km walk from Cape Reinga … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand First leader Winston Peters. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has reversed his previous opposition to the Chorus debt sell-off, saying it is “monetisation” rather than an asset sale. Finance Minister Nicola Willis last week confirmed the government would sell about $650m in interest-free loans … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Water schemes for many small and rural communities lacked the same protections and treatment of systems for larger urban areas. HENDRIK SCHMIDT Holidaymakers need to be vigilant by checking the quality of drinking water at their holiday spots which run on riskier schemes, Water New Zealand says. The water industry body … Read more
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 pursue a career in the Film and TV industry. Her documentary explores the power and similarities of the Māori haka to Georgian traditional dance. As … Read more
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 with a power pole, and the sole occupant of the vehicle was located deceased. The Serious Crash Unit has been advised, and Seadown Road is … Read more
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. These events provided an opportunity to engage with rural communities, check what is working well and identify areas for improvement. The report is structured into … Read more