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Public raise almost $30k in support of injured Palmerston North police officer
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:37:47 +1200
The organiser of the fundraiser says the officer's family asked her to pass on their gratitude for the thoughts, prayers and donations from the public. ...
Woolworths Sunnynook closed after pedestrian hit by vehicle in carpark
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:28:56 +1200
The supermarket on Auckland's North Shore says it will be closed until further notice. ...

RNZ Business

Worst property managers named and shamed in new report
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:08:14 +1200
More than 40 percent of renters told their homes met Healthy Homes standards still experienced mould, dampness or drafts, report says. ...
Why are we paying $50 for instant coffee?
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:30:53 +1200
Tightening global supply, market volatility and a weaker NZ dollar are being blamed for soaring coffee prices. ...

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Government to cap rates
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:11:56 +1200
Council rates increases will be capped at 4 per cent as the Government moves to help keep rates affordable for households and businesses, Local Government Minister Simon Watts says. “For too long, ratepayers have been hit with steep and unexpected rates increases, adding pressure to household budgets at a time many New Zealanders are already feeling the squeeze,” Mr Watts says. “Our Governme...
New petroleum application targets Pegasus Basin
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:07:14 +1200
A new notified petroleum prospecting application aims to improve understanding of the offshore Pegasus Basin east of the North Island, a promising but largely under-explored frontier basin, Resources Minister Shane Jones says. New Zealand Petroleum and Minerals has today opened a three-month competitive process for an application lodged by CBX Energy Limited. It covers about 4207.26 sq km over the...

RNZ Sport

Live: All Blacks v Lions - South Africa Greatest Ever Rivalry tour
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:56:10 +1200
Follow all the action from Ellis Park for the final franchise match of the Rugby's Greatest Rivaly tour in South Africa. ...
NRLW: Two Warriors women to make first appearances of the season
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:22:10 +1200
The two players had been injured in the pre-season, but would now get a game against St George Illawarra. ...

RNZ World

NZ star track: A watch on space from Beijing to Tehran, Paris to Somalia
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:18:12 +1200
Documents reveal New Zealand is helping track satellites, including from Iran and the Chinese military, in a network that also watched over the Paris Olympics. ...
Questions swirl after NZ church delegates' unlicensed whale-watching boat capsizes
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:46:40 +1200
Sources told RNZ the 13 passengers ended up stuck in the water for nearly half an hour, many without lifejackets. ...
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New Zealand is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It consists of two main landmasses—the North Island and the South Island —and over 600 smaller islands. It is the sixth-largest island country by area and lies east of Australia across the Tasman Sea and south of the islands of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga. The country's varied topography and sharp mountain peaks, including the Southern Alps, owe much to tectonic uplift and volcanic eruptions. New Zealand's capital city is Wellington, and its most populous city is Auckland.

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Auckland

A vibrant harbourside city that blends urban life with beaches, parks and multicultural culture.

Rotorua

Geothermal springs, Maori heritage and unique landscapes make Rotorua a must‑see on North Island.

South Island Scenery

The South Island is home to peaks, fiords, lakes, glaciers and some of NZ’s most iconic landscapes.

Milford Sound / Piopiotahi

Milford Sound is often called the “eighth natural wonder of the world” for its sheer cliffs and waterfalls.

Queenstown

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