Tag: New Zealand
Remembering Luna: Wellington Zoo’s Capybara Loss
Remembering Luna: Wellington Zoo's Capybara LossWellington Zoo, known for its diverse range of animals, is mourning the loss of one of its beloved capybaras, Luna. Capybaras, the world's largest rodents, have always been a...
Family Fight Leaves One in Critical Condition: Auckland Incident Update
Family Feud Turns Violent: Auckland Man in Critical ConditionIn a shocking turn of events, a family dispute in Auckland escalated into a violent altercation, leaving one person in critical condition. The incident unfolded in...
The Carrington Event: New Zealand’s Narrow Escape from Disaster
The Carrington Event: New Zealand's Narrow Escape from DisasterIn the summer of 1859, the world witnessed the largest solar storm ever recorded. Named after British astronomer Richard Carrington, the Carrington Event spanned August to...
Hiker Safety Alert: Police Warning after Wairere Falls Rescue
Hiker Rescued After Wairere Falls OrdealIn a harrowing incident at Wairere Falls near Matamata, a 35-year-old hiker found himself stranded after becoming separated from his group while traversing the North South track on Boxing...
Top Odd News Stories Covered by RNZ in 2024
Top Odd News Stories Covered by RNZ in 20242024 was a year of bizarre, mysterious, and downright strange occurrences in New Zealand. Despite the challenges faced by the news industry, RNZ continued to bring...
Fatal Motorcycle Accident in Murupara: Rider Fatally Injured in Tragic Crash
A fatal motorcycle accident in Murupara has left the community reeling after a tragic crash claimed the life of a motorcyclist. The incident occurred just before 1 pm on a Saturday afternoon, resulting in...
Top New Year’s Eve Songs Recommended by RNZ Hosts
Top New Year's Eve Songs Recommended by RNZ HostsMusic enthusiasts looking to ring in the New Year with a bang in New Zealand need look no further for the ultimate party playlist. RNZ Music...
Safety Concerns Lingering for South Auckland Jewellery Store Owner
Safety Concerns Linger for South Auckland Jewellery Store OwnerMonths after being hospitalized in a robbery, Gurdeep Singh, the owner of Pooja Jewellers in Papatoetoe, remains concerned about safety in South Auckland. In...
Reward for Missing Marokopa Man Tom Phillips Exceeds Search Costs
Police Offer Reward for Missing Marokopa Man Tom Phillips and ChildrenIn a desperate bid to locate missing Marokopa man Tom Phillips and his three children – Jayda, Ember, and Maverick – Waikato police have...
A Historic Year for Māoridom: Hui, Protests, Kotahitanga, and a New Kuini
A Historic Year for Māoridom: Hui, Protests, Kotahitanga, and a New KuiniOn a sticky day in January, dozens of nannies and aunties from Tainui shook and waved fronds of greenery as they...
