Tag: New Zealand
Should Rhythm and Vines Charge for Pre-Driving Breath Tests? A Closer Look
Rhythm and Vines Organizers Defend $5 Fee for Pre-Driving Breath TestsRhythm and Vines, the iconic Gisborne festival that drew over 26,000 attendees, recently faced backlash over their decision to charge a $5 fee for...
Tragic Death of Snorkeller at Northland Beach
A tragic incident has struck a Northland beach, claiming the life of a snorkeler at Whangaruru, south of Opua. The individual was found unresponsive in the water, sparking a desperate search and rescue effort...
Lydia Ko Named Dame in New Zealand New Year’s Honours
Lydia Ko Named Dame in New Zealand New Year's HonoursLydia Ko, the renowned New Zealand golfer, has been honored with the title of Dame in the New Year's honours list for her exceptional...
Drug Testing and Safety Measures at Rhythm and Vines Festival: What You Need to...
Drug Testing and Safety Measures at Rhythm and Vines Festival: What You Need to KnowThe Rhythm and Vines festival in Gisborne kicked off with a bang as people flocked to have their substances tested...
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...
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...
