RNZ's Articles
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Search continues for second fisherman missing off Whangarei coast
Search and rescue crews continue looking for a missing fisherman off the Whangarei coast after a fishing trip ended in tragedy. One man has been recovered.
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One crew member found dead after Whangarei fishing vessel located empty, search continues
A fishing vessel off Whangarei was found empty and adrift. One crew member has been found deceased, with search efforts continuing for the second person.
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Aurora lights up NZ skies as G4 storm triggers Transpower grid emergency
A powerful G4 geomagnetic storm triggered stunning aurora displays across New Zealand while Transpower declared a grid emergency to protect electricity infrastructure.
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La Nina to bring warm, humid summer with heavy rain risk for northern NZ
La Nina brings warm, humid summer to NZ with heavy rain risk for northern regions. See what the seasonal outlook means for boating conditions this summer.
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RNZ Pacific Cyclone Watch Service activated
Stay informed with the RNZ launch cyclone watch service. Get timely updates during the cyclone season in the South Pacific.
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Kaikoura's Wakatu Quay first building due for completion this week
Kaikoura's Wakatu Quay wharf precinct is set to open next month as the first building of its major redevelopment nears completion this week.
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Watercare sewage spill forces 28-day closure for Mahurangi oyster farmers
A Watercare sewage overflow into the Mahurangi River has forced oyster farmers into a 28-day closure, threatening businesses and harbour health during peak season.
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FENZ grounds Waikato rescue boats, leaving one police vessel to cover river from Bombay to Karapiro
FENZ has grounded volunteer fire brigade rescue boats on the Waikato River, leaving just one police vessel to cover a vast stretch from Bombay to Karapiro.
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NZ researchers nail satellite radar device that could transform ocean search and rescue
NZ researchers have developed SAR4SaR, a foldable radar reflector detectable by satellites that could revolutionise ocean search and rescue across NZ and the Pacific.
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$26m package targets Hauraki Gulf revival with new marine protections and reef restoration
A $26m public and private investment targets Hauraki Gulf revival with new marine protections, reef restoration, and island infrastructure upgrades for boaters and visitors.
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All 24 aboard Waiheke ferry rescued after Hauraki Gulf fire
All 24 passengers and crew aboard a Waiheke Island ferry were safely rescued after the vessel caught fire in the Hauraki Gulf off Auckland. Read the full story.
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Clubs demand calendar rethink after second straight Masters regatta wrecked by Twizel winds
Rowing clubs urge Rowing New Zealand to rethink the Masters regatta calendar after powerful winds wrecked racing at Twizel for the second time in two years.
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