RNZ's Articles
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Volunteers to guard Rotorua boat ramps against gold clam threat
Te Arawa Lakes Trust and local councils are deploying volunteers at Rotorua boat ramps to stop invasive gold clams from reaching the region's 14 lakes.
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Police officer and lifeguard wade in to rescue teen caught in rip at Paritutu Beach
A police officer and Surf Lifesaving member waded in to rescue a teenager caught in a rip at Paritutu Beach, bringing them safely to shore. Learn what happened.
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Search continues for dog Rimu missing after yacht capsizes off Whananaki reef
A search is underway for Rimu, a curly-coat retriever lost when a yacht capsized off Elizabeth Reef near Whananaki in Northland. The skipper was rescued safely.
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Coral Adventurer passengers to fly home after reef grounding off PNG defeats refloat bids
Passengers aboard Coral Adventurer will fly home after the cruise ship ran aground off Papua New Guinea and refloat attempts failed. No injuries reported.
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Heavy rain and gale warnings blanket North Island as New Year's Eve weather turns wild
Heavy rain and gale warnings blanket much of the North Island on New Year's Eve. Up to 130mm forecast for Gisborne, Hawke's Bay and Coromandel. Stay safe on the water.
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How a father saved his kids and friend after boat capsize on notorious sandbar
A father, his two kids, and a friend were flung into treacherous waters when their boat capsized on a notorious west coast sandbar last month.
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Coastguard joins search for jet skier missing off Port Waikato coast for 24 hours
A jet skier has been missing off Port Waikato for nearly 24 hours. Coastguard and police are searching after two others were rescued on Christmas Day.
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UK should share Manawanui compensation burden, NZ law professor argues
A NZ law professor argues the UK should share compensation costs for the Manawanui sinking, given the naval vessel was surveying reefs ahead of a CHOGM royal visit.
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New World Whitianga boat delivery upgrades to larger vessel after four tonnes sold in first week
New World Whitianga's Waka Kai boat delivery service upgrades to a larger vessel after delivering over four tonnes of groceries in its first week of summer.
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Government puts $848k into boating safety to cut NZ's summer drowning toll
The NZ government is funding 30 boating safety projects to reduce summer drownings. Learn how $848k in initiatives could protect you on the water.
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Boatie rescued from Lake Taupō after vessel catches fire near Kinloch
A boatie was rescued from Lake Taupō after their vessel caught fire near Kinloch. Emergency services and a rescue helicopter responded, taking the person to hospital.
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Gordon Walker steps down after 15 years coaching Lisa Carrington and NZ canoe sprint
Gordon Walker has resigned after 15 years coaching Lisa Carrington and NZ canoe sprint, ending a partnership that produced eight Olympic gold medals.
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