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    It may only be around 6 degrees in Wellington currently but that's not stopping emergency service staff and athletes from taking part in a polar plunge for a special cause

    It may only be around 6 degrees in Wellington currently but that's not stopping emergency service staff and athletes from taking part in a polar plunge for a special cause


    The "be a giver while you shiver" event will raise funds for Special Olympics athletes and programmes across New Zealand.

    Inspector Rupert Friend says 27 thousand dollars were raised last year, and hopes more people dive in this year.

    The dip takes place at Freyberg Beach in Oriental Bay at 9am.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

     Other Athletics News
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     20 Jul: Pole vaulter Olivia McTaggart has reached the world championship qualifying mark at the Diamond League athletics meet in London
     15 Jul: Los Angeles Olympics organisers reveal schedule, swapping athletics for swimming in first week
     14 Jul: Running prodigy Sam Ruthe is crediting coach Craig Kirkwood after breaking his 15th national age group record since November
     06 Jul: A personal best for shot putter Maddi Wesche at the Diamond League meet in Oregon
     29 Jun: Kiwi athletes are warned to be careful of their attire, after a first-of-its-kind doping case
     07 Jun: Victory for Tom Walsh in the men's shot put at the latest Diamond League event in Rome
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     Today's News

    		 Accident and Emergency:
    People are being asked to continue avoiding the intersection of Herrington Street and Lady's Mile, in Foxton 19:36

     Rugby:
    Otago have clinched the NPC's southern derby , beating Southland 24-15 at Rugby Park in Invercargill 18:57

     Soccer:
    A pre-season blow for English Premier League outfit Tottenham Hotspur 18:37

     International:
    More than a million Afghans forced back from Iran face poverty and uncertain future 18:27

     Rugby:
    A great start to the NPC for Canterbury ... but not such a good one for the champions 17:46

     Rugby:
    From a Super Rugby Pacific title to a Ranfurly Shield challenge for Northland first five Rivez Reihana 16:57

     International:
    Bangladesh will hold historic elections in 2026 but millions of its citizens will not be able to vote 16:37

     Rugby League:
    The New Zealand Warriors and their fans may be ruing last night's last-gasp NRL defeat at home to the Dolphins 16:26

     Swimming:
    Heartbreak for veteran New Zealand swimmer Laura Quilter at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore - despite a victory in her heat 16:17

     Politics:
    The Prime Minister's funding more into healthcare, following a nurses union strikes earlier this week 15:26

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