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Could 2026 see the biggest boost in kākāpō numbers yet?
16 Dec 2025Hopes are high for a bumper kākāpō breeding season - and RNZ will be there to cover it.
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Disgraced former top cop Jevon McSkimming to be sentenced
McSkimming is due to be sentenced at Wellington District Court on Wednesday.
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Firefighters sent to Rangipo Power Station after false fire alarm
16 Dec 2025Fire and Emergency said crews were called to the site and the reported fire was a false alarm
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New mega-ministry to merge housing, transport and environment
16 Dec 2025Minister Chris Bishop says currently much of the government's reform work spans multiple agencies. Audio
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Parliament bill set to return historic Māori site in Northland to Ngāpuhi
16 Dec 2025Kororipo Pā, at Kerikeri Basin, was the stage for some of the most formative events in the history of Aotearoa. Audio
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Crews fight house fire in Nelson
16 Dec 2025There were early concerns somebody was still inside the home but everyone was since accounted for.
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High-powered magnet ban not preventing harm, say experts
15 Dec 2025Doctors and advocacy groups say they are still easily accessible and are calling for even stricter controls to protect children. Audio
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New name for Courtenay Place cinema complex revealed
15 Dec 2025The new owners lodged have resource consents for its exterior, and has released renders of the new building, under a new name.
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'Unreasonable and inconsistent': GP faulted over handling of student's abortion request
15 Dec 2025The doctor also wrongly told her no abortion services operated in Level 4 lockdown.
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One dead, five injured in crash involving speeding BMW
The driver of a car hit by a BMW that was seen speeding by police in Waipā last night died in the crash, with five other people injured.
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'We now need heavy security around places of worship': NZ Jewish community on edge
15 Dec 2025Local leaders say they have stopped holding religious celebrations in public because it is too much of a security threat. Audio
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School won't say whether findings from mouldy lunch investigation will be released
15 Dec 2025About 20 mince and potato meals covered in mould were served to children at Haeata Community Campus.
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Woman hospitalised after 'nasty' chemical spill at school
15 Dec 2025Firefighters were called the school in Auckland's Parnell along with an ambulance.
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Firefighters battle large vegetation fire at Waiinu Beach
15 Dec 2025The fire was reported shortly after 2pm.
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Man accused of swallowing Fabergé pendant pleads not guilty
15 Dec 2025The alleged pendant-swallower has been remanded in custody and is expected to reappear in court in February.
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Bodies of two climbers recovered in Fiordland; two overdue on Aoraki Mt Cook
15 Dec 2025Weather in the area deteriorated over the weekend.
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Large forest fire near Whanganui still not contained
15 Dec 2025FENZ says the fire is "still active on many parts" of the ground in the area.
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Childcare centre faces WorkSafe action after chemical burns incident
15 Dec 2025Five children and two adults were taken to hospital after a caustic chemical was used on a children's slip and slide.
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Canterbury to move to restricted fire season at midnight
15 Dec 2025This means anyone wanting to light an outdoor fire will have to apply for a permit authorised by Fire and Emergency.
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Search on for man after double homicide
15 Dec 2025Two bodies were found at a house in Ruatiti, and police are now looking for Mitchell Cole.
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Call for second Zealandia
16 Dec 2025They want to see another Zealandia nature reserve created in Porirua. Audio
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Tetraplegic man loses essential equipment in fire and can't return home
15 Dec 2025The Auckland man's home was significantly damaged in a fire on Saturday.
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'Increased fear and vigilance': NZ Jewish community 'sickened' by Bondi attack
15 Dec 2025Major cities around the world are also ramping up security for Hannukah events. Audio
