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Warriors captain Tohu Harris’ retirement bombshell
The Warriors have reportedly been dealt a mighty blow ahead of the 2025 NRL season.

Fishing net removed from entangled dolphin spotted in Auckland waters
Using a line, a DOC team was able to get the dolphin close to their boat and then cut the animal free with specialist knives.

Emergency services at scene of water incident in Mt Maunganui
The incident is unfolding at Pilot Bay Beach, just a short distance from Mount Maunganui / Mauao.

Green tinge returns to North Canterbury pastures after recent rain
The area has been suffering from low rainfall for many months.

Canterbury schools back threatened qualification
"There is zero chance we will get rid of level 1, until anyone provides an alternative."

'Magic' moment when gravity-defying rock sculptures click into place
Perversely, imperfections are the key to the intricate gravity-defying rock sculptures often found among the reefs and rock pools along the New Plymouth coastline.

Two dead, 70,000 people flee as deadly Los Angeles fires rage
Two people have been killed, more than 1000 buildings burned and 400,000 homes are without power as the fires rapidly spread.

Alcide Ponga is New Caledonia’s new president
His election came after the first attempt to elect a President failed to bring out a sufficient majority.

Five whales found dead, optimism over eight refloated at Farewell Spit
Dead pilot whales found this morning were from an earlier stranding, and not part of the pod of eight refloated this week, DOC says.

England club remove Russia flag from player’s shirt after backlash
The club has featured the international flags of players who have been capped at test level since 2015.

Future of new Dunedin Hospital remains unclear as costs continue to rise
Local leaders said they expected a decision would be made before Christmas, but instead they had been met with radio silence.

Optimism over eight whales refloated at Farewell Spit
There is no sign this morning the whales have returned to the beach where they stranded.

‘Rare’ ghost tickets and delayed refunds for more Cook Strait ferry passengers
The ferry tickets were paid for but not issued, leaving passengers paying twice, and waiting for refunds.

Call for immediate decommissioning of sewage plant on Banks Peninsula
A local runanga says the saga involving a site considered tapu has been "incredibly frustrating" for his whanau.

Jai Opetaia brutally knocks out David Nyika to retain IBF and The Ring cruiserweight world titles
Jai Opetaia has retained his IBF and The Ring cruiserweight world titles, after the fight in Australia last night.

All Blacks accused of avoiding playing Springboks at Eden Park
A former England player believes the New Zealanders have been out to protect their record at a venue they haven’t lost at since 1994.

Ki o Rahi and Hopu Ariki - two sports to try in the new year
Sick of backyard cricket and not yet convinced to take up pickleball? Here are two sports thriving in te ao Maori you could pick up in 2025.

Tourist towns busy, despite the weather
Holidaymakers have continued to flock to Kaikoura and Hanmer Springs despite the cold and wet weather.

'Chuffed': New Zealand's sunniest region celebrates
It comes after NIWA's annual climate summary for the year.

Northern Marianas' 2024 revenue higher than forecast
Governor Arnold Palacios and lieutenant governor David Apatang said the revenue was $168.3 million.

The plans to help save this embattled southern airport
A plan to change the fortunes of the financially unstable Te Anau airport is one step closer.

New Zealand's sunniest region for 2024
It comes after NIWA released its annual climate summary for the year.