RNZ's Articles
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Former Aratere ferry stuck in NZ as India yet to approve its import for scrapping
The former Interislander ferry Aratere, now named Vega, remains in New Zealand as India's regulator has yet to approve its import for scrapping under the Basel Convention.
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Severe thunderstorms, heavy rain and tornado warnings sweep North Island on Wednesday
Heavy rain, severe thunderstorms and tornado risks sweep the North Island on Wednesday. See which regions are affected and what conditions to expect on the water.
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Public tip-off leads DOC to fishing boats inside Abel Tasman marine reserves
DOC is seeking witnesses after two boats were spotted breaching marine reserve rules at Abel Tasman. Call 0800 DOC HOT to report suspicious activity.
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Kai Iwi Lakes boating ban push grows as gold clams reach Taranaki
Calls grow to close Kai Iwi Lakes to boating before summer as invasive gold clams spread to Taranaki, raising fears for the popular Northland dune lakes.
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Whangārei man Jonathan Moon banned three years from fishing after misusing customary permits
Jonathan Moon has been banned for three years from fishing and issuing customary permits after a decade of operating outside his authorised rohe in Northland waters.
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Eight young New Zealanders set sail for Antarctica aboard historic tall ship Bark EUROPA
Eight young New Zealanders aged 18-30 will sail to Antarctica on historic tall ship Bark EUROPA, crossing the Drake Passage as part of the Antarctic Heritage Trust expedition.
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NZ sailor killed after hand caught in faulty winch during English Channel passage
A New Zealand sailor died after his hand was caught in a faulty powered winch during a passage through the Western Solent. Read the full report on this tragic accident.
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Auckland Zoo raises 350 black mudfish but struggles to find safe wetland for release
Auckland Zoo has raised 350 black mudfish through captive breeding, but finding a safe wetland to release them is proving hard as 90% of NZ wetlands are gone.
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Vaka Eiva draws paddlers from 10 countries to Rarotonga for nine days of racing
Paddlers from 10 countries have gathered in Rarotonga for Vaka Eiva 2025, nine days of ocean and lagoon racing for all ages through to 29 November.
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Government funding secured to overhaul deteriorating Jackson Bay deep-water wharf
Government funding secured to overhaul Jackson Bay's deteriorating deep-water wharf, boosting safety, fishing industry supply chains, and disaster resilience on the West Coast.
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Government scraps Cook Strait tug plan, citing $259m cost over 10 years
The NZ government has ended plans for a permanent Cook Strait ocean tug, cancelling the MMA Vision contract early after costs ballooned from $80m to $259m over 10 years.
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Caulerpa spreads to 2000ha at Great Barrier as iwi push government for urgent action
Caulerpa seaweed has exploded to over 2000ha at Great Barrier Island. Iwi leaders and new tech offer hope, but pressure mounts on government to act faster.
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