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📢 Fire and Emergency crews were called to the incident in the Kaimanawa Forest Park shortly before 9pm.
Firefighters attending Rangipo Power Station after reports of fire
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December 15, 2025 at 9:52 AM
📢 Donna Corbel and her family were dining together less than 40 metres away from where the shooting began.
Bondi Beach attack: 'We just went running for our lives' - Kiwi in local restaurant
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December 15, 2025 at 7:43 AM
📢 The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) is investigating a Christchurch-based investment corporation led by businessman Bernard Whimp.
Christchurch-based investment firm investigated by FMA
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December 15, 2025 at 7:12 AM
📢 Doctors and advocacy groups say they are still easily accessible and are calling for even stricter controls to protect children.
High-powered magnet ban not preventing harm - experts
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December 15, 2025 at 6:52 AM
📢 The regional Iwi Partnership Boards were set up in 2022 to ensure the voices of Māori are heard in healthcare decision-making.
Lack of partnership in health sector changes - Iwi Partnership Boards
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December 15, 2025 at 6:32 AM
📢 About 20 mince and potato meals covered in mould were served to children at Haeata Community Campus.
Haeata Community Campus won't say if findings from mouldy lunch investigation will be released
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December 15, 2025 at 6:32 AM
📢 ANZ is lifting its 18-month and two-year fixed home loan rates by 20 basis points.
NZ's biggest bank lifts its home loan interest rates
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December 15, 2025 at 6:12 AM
📢 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.
One dead, five injured in Waipā crash involving speeding BMW
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December 15, 2025 at 5:52 AM
📢 Local leaders say they have stopped holding religious celebrations in public because it is too much of a security threat.
NZ's Jewish community on edge after Bondi Beach attack
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December 15, 2025 at 5:52 AM
📢 Despite being overlooked for home Tests for nearly five years, spinner Ajaz Patel says he never thought that door was shut.

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Cricket: Recalled Ajaz Patel - 'I’m a very optimistic person'
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December 15, 2025 at 5:32 AM
📢 Two new locations of interest have been added so far.
New case of measles in Auckland
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December 15, 2025 at 5:12 AM
📢 The new owners lodged have resource consents for its exterior, and has released renders of the new building, under a new name.
New name for Courtenay Place cinema complex revealed
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December 15, 2025 at 5:12 AM
📢 The alleged pendant-swallower has been remanded in custody and is expected to reappear in court in February.
Man accused of swallowing Fabergé pendant pleads not guilty
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December 15, 2025 at 5:12 AM
📢 This means anyone wanting to light an outdoor fire will have to apply for a permit authorised by Fire and Emergency.
Canterbury to move to restricted fire season at midnight
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December 15, 2025 at 4:32 AM
📢 The fire was reported shortly after 2pm.
Firefighters battle large South Taranaki vegetation fire at Waiinu Beach
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December 15, 2025 at 4:12 AM
📢 Five children and two adults were taken to hospital after a caustic chemical was used on a children's slip and slide.
WorkSafe takes enforcement action against daycare at centre of chemical burns incident
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December 15, 2025 at 4:12 AM
📢 It is the worst reading since May.
Services sector slump gives economic reality check
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December 15, 2025 at 4:12 AM
📢 Meat inspectors gathered at Parliament on Monday to express their concerns about the proposed changes.

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Privatised meat inspections could increase costs, reduce flexibility - report
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December 15, 2025 at 2:12 AM
📢 The Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is holding his post-Cabinet press conference, as Australia reels from the terrorist attack.
Watch live: PM Christopher Luxon's post-cabinet media conference
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December 15, 2025 at 1:52 AM
📢 Strong winds and rain have hit the area.
Climbers overdue on Aoraki Mt Cook
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December 15, 2025 at 1:32 AM
📢 A multi-million dollar penalty has been agreed on.
ASB agrees to $6.7 million penalty for anti-money laundering, countering financing terrorism rule breaches
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December 15, 2025 at 1:12 AM
📢 The Law Society is investigating how it can handle the complaints faster.
Spike in complaints accusing lawyers of incompetence
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December 15, 2025 at 1:12 AM
📢 Explainer - Over the weekend, 3G networks started to shut down. What does this mean for you and your phone?

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The 3G shutdown in NZ is starting. Here's what you need to know
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December 15, 2025 at 1:12 AM
📢 The man is in a stable condition in hospital.
Man stabbed in belly during Wellington bar fight
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December 15, 2025 at 12:52 AM
📢 The Auckland man's home was significantly damaged in a fire on Saturday.
Tetraplegic man loses essential equipment in fire and can't return home
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December 15, 2025 at 12:52 AM