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Windies make strong start in huge chase against NZ
New Zealand's Devon Conway celebrates reaching his double century against West in Mount Maunganui. Photo: Getty The Bay Oval pitch is proving to be batter-friendly during the third and final test between the Black Caps and the West Indies.
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December 19, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Fresh appeal from police over $1m Invercargill arson
Trucks belonging to Christchurch company Treetech were damaged by the fire. Photo: Matthew Rosenberg Police investigating a suspicious fire which caused about $1 million of damage to four trucks in Invercargill are appealing to the public for any further information.
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December 19, 2025 at 7:50 AM
'Astounding arrogance': Australian miner in bid to speed-run consent
Santana chief executive Damian Spring. PHOTO: SUPPLIED Santana Minerals wants its massive Central Otago goldmine sped through the fast-track process in 30 working days in what has been described as an ‘‘astounding display of arrogance’’.
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December 19, 2025 at 5:49 AM
What are NZ's busiest flying days this summer?
Auckland Airport on Friday, its busiest day of the year for domestic departures. Photo: RNZ Whether it's Christmas with family, or a New Year's Eve event with friends, Air New Zealand figures show 2.7 million New Zealanders and international visitors will be flying this summer.
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December 19, 2025 at 3:49 AM
December 19, 2025 at 3:49 AM
ODT Wrapped 2025
As we head into 2026, we’re taking a moment to look back on the past year. We’ve pulled together a short year-in-review video with a few of the stories and projects from the past year.
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December 19, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Australia plans major gun buyback in wake of Bondi attack
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. File photo Australian gun owners will be offered cash for their firearms in the nation's largest buyback in nearly 30 years.
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December 19, 2025 at 3:49 AM
December 19, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Life sentence for deadly Loafers Lodge blaze
Esarona David Lologa was sentenced at the High Court in Wellington today. Photo: RNZ By Nick James of RNZ  The man who murdered five people by lighting the Loafers Lodge blaze has been sentenced to life in prison, with no chance of release for at least 22 years.
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December 19, 2025 at 1:49 AM
December 19, 2025 at 1:49 AM
'Just beautiful': Thousands gather to honour Bondi shooting victims
People gather at Bondi Beach as surfers take part in a paddle out to honour the victims and those affected by the terror attack on Sunday. Photo: Getty Images Thousands of surfers and beachgoers have returned to Bondi's waters to pay tribute to those killed in a horrifying mass shooting.
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December 19, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Armed police guarding Dunedin properties
Photo: Staff Photographer Two properties are being guarded following an aggravated burglary in Dunedin last night, police say.
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December 19, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Lake Dunstan capsize 'could have ended very differently'
A boat capsize on Lake Dunstan yesterday evening left six people in the water, none of whom was wearing a lifejacket.
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December 19, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Pair arrested over Gore shooting
An officer guarding the Aparima St property earlier this week. PHOTO: ELLA SCOTT-FLEMING Two men have been arrested over a shooting in Gore earlier this week.
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December 19, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Sir Sam loving life and no plans to retire
Sir Sam Neill on acting: "I've always felt I've never actually gone to work. I go to play." Photo: RNZ “The last thing I would ever, ever do is retire,” Sir Sam Neill says.
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December 18, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Dunedin man fights cops after exposing himself to flatmate
A Dunedin man was pepper-sprayed after barraging a woman with sexual remarks and exposing his genitals to his female flatmate.
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December 18, 2025 at 11:48 PM
'Want my life back': Woman in ACC limbo after rare blood clot
Nataly Vitreras spent a week in Dunedin Hospital. Photo: supplied By Melanie Earley and Rayssa Almeida of RNZ  A woman who developed a rare blood clot in her brain more than four months ago says she's stuck in limbo and unable to work while ACC investigates her case.
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December 18, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Will XRP and Solana collaborate? Exploring cloud mining as a potential crypto participation option
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December 18, 2025 at 11:48 PM
From Release to Screen: How Computing Makes Staying Up-to-Date Effortless
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December 18, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Albert Town properties rocket in value
Asking prices for properties in Albert Town, near Wānaka, have lifted 225% over the past 10 years, real estate dat shows. PHOTO STEPHEN JAQUIERY/ODT Houses in holiday hotspots have increased in value significantly over the past decade - but there's a warning for anyone daydreaming about a purchase this summer.
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December 18, 2025 at 9:49 PM
'I'm out': NZ Cricket boss resigns
Scott Weenink said it had been a  privilege to lead NZ Cricket. Photo: RNZ NZ Cricket chief executive Scott Weenink has resigned, following a disagreement with the organisation's board and the sport's key stakeholders.
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December 18, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Driver and young child flee cops in South Dunedin
Photo: ODT Files A Dunedin man snapped for drink driving with a 4-year-old in the car took the child with him when fleeing police on foot.
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December 18, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Mum's pleas unanswered before boy drowned
Divers searching a pond found Khyzah DeLaCroix's body a day after he went missing. Photo: RNZ By Ellen O'Dwyer of RNZ A Coroner has criticised a disability service for not urgently addressing a mother's safety fears for her autistic, non-verbal son who was later found dead in a pond at his home in rural Gisborne.
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December 18, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Family upset no action over repeated damaged to headstone
A family is distraught that a mother’s headstone has been repeatedly damaged at the Rakaia Cemetery in Ashburton.
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December 18, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Caught on camera damaging headstone - police say it's not enough
A family is distraught that a mother’s headstone has been repeatedly damaged at the Rakaia Cemetery in Ashburton.
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December 18, 2025 at 9:49 PM