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Man's body found in Wellington rock pools
The death is being treated as unexplained and inquiries are ongoing.

Inside RNZ on the night of Y2K
A beacon of hope and grape juice in a bunker were featured as, 25 years ago, RNZ nervously ticked over from 1999 to 2000.

As it happened: Auckland FC v Central Coast Mariners, A-League round 10
Auckland FC have beaten back the Central Coast Mariners in a Christmas week match, 4-1.

Fatality in Far North brings holiday road toll to seven
One person has died in a two-vehicle crash in the Far North, police said, bringing the holiday road fatality toll to an estimated seven people.

Live: Auckland FC in front of Mariners while seeking bounce-back win
Follow live coverage as Auckland FC look to recover after suffering their first defeat in resounding fashion last weekend.

Whangarei Mayor’s waistcoats add aplomb to summer gardening
Vests are Whangarei Mayor Vince Cocurullo's thing, worn 365 days a year. Including under his mayoral robes, to council meetings, official functions and even to the beach.

Trump asks Supreme Court to pause law that could ban TikTok
President-elect Donald Trump has urged the US Supreme Court to pause implementation of a law that would ban popular social media app TikTok or force its sale.

$6m in extra prizes in Lotto’s Christmas draw
Lotto is set to draw a $4 million prize alongside its biggest Christmas promotion ever.

Faecal bacteria warning at Canterbury river
People are being told to avoid popular swimming spots along the Waimakariri River in Canterbury due to high levels of faecal bacteria.

World chess champion quits tournament over his choice of pants
Chess great Magnus Carlsen quit the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships in New York after governing body FIDE barred the Norwegian from participating in a round at the tournament for wearing jeans.

Kiwi Monique Barry beats player ranked 369 places higher than her at ASB Classic
New Plymouth-born Monique Barry caused a huge upset on the first day of qualifying at the ASB Classic

Tauranga’s new rainbow crossing installed after six-year campaign
The installation of a rainbow crossing in Tauranga is bittersweet, the pride advocate who made it happen says.

Auckland FC bounce back with win over Central Coast Mariners
Three first-half goals have ensured Auckland FC will finish 2024 at the top of the A-League Men ladder.

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State Highway 2 closed at Waikino after crash
A person has been seriously injured after a crash on State Highway 2 in Waikino in the Karangahake Gorge.

2024 in photos: Waitangi Day
RNZ's Te Manu Korihi team looks back at the moments that shook te ao Maori in 2024.