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Human rights lawyer asks Ombudsman for urgent investigation into asbestos sand
23 Dec 2025Sophie Bradwell-Pollak says there have been multiple failures amounting to a human rights issue, and so far there has been no substantial response from MBIE.
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The most popular stories you read on RNZ in 2025
23 Dec 2025What did RNZ readers click on and read the most in 2025? Some of the answers might surprise you.
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What we know about the couple killed in Ruatiti and the search for their son
23 Dec 2025Sheep farmer husband and wife, Brendon and Trina Cole, were found dead at their Murumuru Road property.
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'It helps out big time': More than 160 Christmas hampers donated to families in need
23 Dec 2025Every year, the Christchurch Methodist Mission connects those who have volunteered to donate a hamper with those in need of extra help.
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Police car involved in crash that closed SH8
23 Dec 2025Omarama-Lindis Pass Road has been shut since late this morning following a crash north of the Waitaki town of Omarama.
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Four arrested in connection with investigation into September Gisborne murder
23 Dec 2025Police have arrested four people of interest after a man's death in Gisborne in September.
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Hamilton homicide victim named, search for car underway
23 Dec 2025Jason Poa, 55, died on Lake Crescent on 18 December, while a second person was seriously injured.
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GPs given go-ahead to set up breakaway primary health organisation
23 Dec 2025The green light for GenPro's application follows approvals for two big corporate general practice providers to set up their own PHO's.
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Officers pull over fake undercover police car
The Commodore had police-style red and blue lights concealed in the grille.
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Three new measles cases confirmed
23 Dec 2025The cases, two in Auckland and one in Wellington, bring the total number to 35 across the country.
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Surf Life Saving stress caution as rescues double from last year
23 Dec 2025Lifeguards are reminding beachgoers this summer that the safest recue is "the one that never has to happen".
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Missing Auckland teenager found
23 Dec 2025The 16-year-old was found after going missing from the Avondale area Sunday.
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How Kiwis at Scott Base will celebrate their white Christmas
23 Dec 2025At the moment, 71 people are living at the New Zealand-owned research station and they may get to enjoy some snowfall. Audio
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Little blue penguin's special Christmas Eve release
24 Dec 2025Pingu the kororā has spent two months in hospital after she was found stuck in a metal drum near Army Bay.
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Hamilton airport flying after return of international flights
December is expected to be its busiest ever month, after Air NZ and Jetstar added new routes from the city.
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Man hospitalised after falling from Paritutu Rock
23 Dec 2025He was taken to Taranaki Base Hospital in a moderate condition.
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Why kids need Santa - and for how long?
23 Dec 2025What would the festive season of giving be like if children weren't waiting desperately to see if "he's been" on Christmas morning?
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Warning to drivers as wild weather hits central NZ before Christmas
23 Dec 2025The NZ Transport Agency is warning motorists in the Wellington region to drive to the conditions.
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New Wairoa River management system boosts flood resilience
23 Dec 2025The design allows the Hawke's Bay river's mouth to be opened more quickly and safely, particularly ahead of forecast heavy rainfall.
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Ten interesting New Zealanders we met this year
23 Dec 2025Whether it was surviving on rotten octopus, traversing the world in a catamaran or getting pooed on by a whale, the characters we met this year had good yarns to share.
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Man allegedly bites officer during arrest, threatens police with knife
23 Dec 2025A police officer was bitten under the armpit and taken to hospital as a precaution.
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Firefighters called to blaze at Christchurch business
23 Dec 2025A fire investigator has been alerted.
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'Miracle': Council workers' actions save great-grandmother's life
22 Dec 2025Sandra Bristowe, 78, had collapsed in her front garden and started "grabbing at her chest" and complaining of pain.
