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New Zealand Romp to Victory over West Indies in Second Test

Cricket · Wellington

New Zealand Romp to Victory over West Indies in Second Test

47% Left coverage: 17 sources

WELLINGTON, Dec 12 : Jacob Duffy took five for 38 as New Zealand's makeshift bowling attack skittled West Indies for 128 on the third day of the second test at Basin Reserve on Friday to set up a nine-wicket victory for a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Missing several frontline seamers and without Blair See the Story

Mitch Hay’s 61 Helps New Zealand to a 1st-Innings Lead over West Indies in the 2nd Test

Cricket · Wellington

Mitch Hay’s 61 Helps New Zealand to a 1st-Innings Lead over West Indies in the 2nd Test

37% Center coverage: 11 sources

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Mitch Hay scored 61 in his first test innings Thursday to help New Zealand to a 73-run first-innings lead over the West Indies on…See the Story

Roadside Drug Testing Begins in Wellington, Nationwide Rollout Planned by 2026

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Roadside Drug Testing Begins in Wellington, Nationwide Rollout Planned by 2026

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Roadside Drug Testing Begins in Wellington, Nationwide Rollout Planned by 2026 Roadside drug testing has officially begun in the Wellington District, marking a significant step in the Government's efforts to tackle drug-impaired driving and improve road safety across New Zealand. The new saliva-based testing regime is being introduced ahead of a nationwide rollout planned for mid-2026.Transport Minister Chris Bishop said the launch delivers on a…See the Story

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Year 13 party ends in chaos after kids assaulted with metal poles

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A fairwell party for an exchange student in Wellington ended in multiple people injured.Oceania · Wellington Read Article

Foreign Ministry Successfully Implements Foreign Voting in Presidential Voting No. 2025

Last weekend, the Second Presidential Voting 2025 was held, which began in the cities of Auckland and Wellington, New Zealand, and ended with the scrutiny of the tables arranged on the west coast of Canada and the US. At the time, voting was enabled in 64 countries and 118 polling stations, where 425 polling stations were installed, which meant, for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, a logistical deployment of female officials and officials in a j…Voting · Wellington Read Article

Nitrates: What's Really Going on with Canterbury's Water?

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Canterbury is either in the grip of a nitrate emergency or controlled by environmental alarmists waging a war on dairy cows. Despite the...Wellington, New Zealand · Wellington See the Story

Paws on board: Inside the Pet Bus as it travels the country

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Along with dogs and cats, the family-run business has transported poultry, spiders, and carried ant farm to an Invercargill school.Cats · Wellington Read Article

Homelessness in Auckland more than doubles to 940 people in year to September

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

A worker at a special court that helps Auckland's homeless who have committed low-level crimes turn their lives around, says she is seeing increasing levels of distress in recent months.Homelessness · Wellington Read Article

Firefighters sent to Rangipo Power Station after false fire alarm

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Fire and Emergency said crews were called to the site and the reported fire was a false alarmWellington, New Zealand · Wellington Read Article

Our Changing World: Return of The Kākāpō Files

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Hopes are high for a bumper kākāpō breeding season - and RNZ will be there to cover it.Wellington, New Zealand · Wellington Read Article

Emergency services attending house fire in Toi Toi, Nelson

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There were early concerns somebody was still inside the home but everyone was since accounted for.Wellington, New Zealand · Wellington Read Article

Petition calling for withdrawal of COVID-19 vaccines to be presented to parliament today

A petition calling for the urgent withdrawal of all COVID-19 injectable products from the New Zealand market will be formally presented to Parliament on today, with NZ First MP Jenny Marcroft receiving the document on behalf of the party’s caucus. The handover is scheduled for 11am on the steps of Parliament, where petition organiser Greg Rzesniowiecki has encouraged supporters to gather to show backing for the initiative. According to Rzesniowi…Vaccines · Wellington Read Article

Disgraced former top cop Jevon McSkimming set to be sentenced

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McSkimming is due to be sentenced at Wellington District Court on Wednesday.Wellington, New Zealand · Wellington Read Article