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'It only takes one spark': Fire restrictions for top of South Island
13 Jan 2026Most of the top of the South Island is now under fire bans or restrictions.
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Police find second body in Waikato River search
13 Jan 2026Police believe it is missing 39-year-old man Aydan Brown.
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Search for missing Christchurch woman Terri Baker
13 Jan 2026Terri Baker, 32, was last seen leaving a premises on Hereford St at 4.30am.
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Centuries-old enormous black coral found in Fiordland
13 Jan 2026A large black coral believed to be centuries old is one of the largest ever found in the waters of New Zealand, researchers say. Video
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Former gun safety boss 'pissed off' at police, speaks on McSkimming probe
Angela Brazier says she's been "targeted" by police leadership, including the commissioner, and says her reputation is now "s...".
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Person arrested at protest outside Wellington's Iranian Embassy
About 40 people have been chanting, calling for the removal of the Iranian regime.
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KFC app 'more secure' than Manage My Health, expert claims
13 Jan 2026Colonel Sanders has better web security than many digital health providers, an IT expert has claimed, blaming the government for not enforcing standards. Audio
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School attendance falls short
Attendance slumped badly in the few schools that remained open beyond mid-December.
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FSA executive director retires following McSkimming report
Angela Brazier, who RNZ understands is 'Ms G' in the police watchdog's report into handling of allegations against the former deputy commissioner, will step down in April.
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How old is too old for a home loan?
Banks cannot discriminate based on age, but you still need to establish an exit strategy on repaying your loan.
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Poripori waterhole tragedy: Second water death in two summers
12 Jan 2026Signs in the area warn of drowning risks due to water flows released from the Lake McLaren dam upstream.
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'Darkwaves': The phenomenon killing ecosystems
13 Jan 2026The underwater events affect the entire underwater food chain, and may get more common.
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Police rule out charges against former Wellington mayoral hopeful
13 Jan 2026Graham Bloxham was arrested alongside two other men following a scuffle during the protest.
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Large Hawke's Bay bush fire contained
13 Jan 2026The fire burned through 22 hectares of pine forest and native bush.
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Fire trucks at scene as dozens evacuated from central Auckland apartments
13 Jan 2026Eight fire trucks are at the scene.
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Police seek CCTV footage of Palmerston North shooting
13 Jan 2026The police are also investigating a nearby car fire to determine if the two incidents were linked.
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New OCD treatment being trialled in New Zealand
13 Jan 2026The founder of the four-day treatment says the intensive process achieves better results than more drawn-out treatments. Audio
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Bret McKenzie announces two New Zealand shows
The popular Kiwi comedian and musician will perform in Auckland and Wellington in April.
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Leader warns tourism risks Blue Spring taonga
13 Jan 2026He says issues are caused by poor behaviour and an influx of visitors. Audio
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Kmart needs to be held accountable for asbestos in sand, shopper says
A father of two says he has contacted Kmart on "numerous occasions" about asbestos testing of coloured sand but the lack of response is frustrating.
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Ferry cancellations: Stranded travellers left with thousands in costs
Travellers whose sailings were cancelled by Bluebridge in the past week could not get another booking until the end of January.
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Fight to save tourist route from the sea
12 Jan 2026The road to Cape Palliser risks being reclaimed by the sea, with the community and the council seeking a permanent fix.
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Spate of robberies at Hutt Valley bars investigated
13 Jan 2026The most recent bar was targeted on Saturday and involved two people with weapons approaching bar staff.
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Serious injuries in Taihape-Napier Road crash
13 Jan 2026Police are responding to a two-vehicle crash on the Taihape-Napier Road, near Comet Road.
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