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Search underway after person missing in water in Coromandel Peninsula
A search is underway to find the missing person.

Stokes and McCullum are digging a hole to nowhere. England need to change
Bazball has run its race. If Ben Stokes can’t compromise on his approach to batting and be prepared to embrace new ideas then England need to find a new captain.

NFL player punches fan in the stands
Pittsburgh receiver DK Metcalf has punched a fan during an altercation mid game.

‘Point to prove’ as Wildcat Doolittle torches JackJumpers
A fired-up Kristian Doolittle has burst back to life as Perth overpowered Tasmania on the road to stay in touch with the NBL’s top four.

Police investigation underway after Taupo boat fire prompts rescue mission
Police are investigating the fire after it left one person hospitalised.

Young person injured after car mounts footpath in Hamilton
The incident happened in Hamilton on Saturday night.

Eight arrested, meth and firearms seized in Southland drug raids
Operation Diablo targets gang-linked drug offending ahead of Christmas.

Person in serious condition after vehicle, pedestrian collide in Mount Eden
Motorists are being asked to avoid the intersection of Dominion and Balmoral Roads in Auckland's Mount Eden.

Finance Minister Nicola Willis not standing for electorate seat at election
The finance minister will stand as a list-only candidate at the election and says she will campaign across New Zealand to re-elect a National government.

Takahe pair thought to be infertile hatch chick at Zealandia
Takahe are a threatened, nationally vulnerable bird, with an estimated population of around 500.

James Ransone, star of The Wire and It: Chapter Two, dies at 46
Ransone played dock worker-turned-petty criminal Zibby Sobotka in The Wire and adult Eddie Kaspbrak in It: Chapter Two.

Manhunt for missing son continues after parents found dead in Ruatiti
Cole’s father Brendon and his step-mother Trina Cole were found dead on the driveway of their Ruatiti home

Australia falling short of climate funding agreement - report
The Australia Institute report said under the UN framework, climate finance should be on top of official development assistance, not a substitution for it.

Rogers punishes United's defence twice
Morgan Rogers finds the back of the net twice to leave Manchester United trailing against Aston Villa.

Starc fires Ashes warning as Broad doubles down on ‘worst Australian team since 2010-11’ claim
Travis Head has had a subtle dig at former England fast bowler Stuart Broad for his pre-series remarks about the Australian line-up.

Critics’ top 2025 movies list: The standout films of the year
New York Times: The films that defined cinema in 2025.

Government reportedly strikes Free Trade deal with India
RNZ understands the government has struck a Free Trade deal with India.

Harmful algal bloom Canterbury’s Waiau Uwha River
Health warning issued for Waiau Uwha river tributary due to toxic algae.

Police seek witnesses after pedestrian hit by car in Tauranga
Police seek witnesses to Pyes Pa pedestrian crash

Sexual abuse support services facing cuts have contracts extended
They have been given an extra six months, but are being told not to expect any more than that.

Police arrest eight after gang targeted drug-bust in Southland
The bust was a part of a police operation led by Southland's Organised Crime Group and Criminal Investigation Branch.

Buying a house? Here’s what you can still get done over the Christmas - New Year break
The housing market may slow down over the Christmas - New Year break, but it doesn’t stop entirely.