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Environment Canterbury has put an exclusion zone in place around the site of a capsized tourist boat, from which more than 40 people were evacuated

31 January 2026

Environment Canterbury has put an exclusion zone in place around the site of a capsized tourist boat, from which more than 40 people were evacuated

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A touching tribute from the family of Susan Knowles, a victim of the Mount Maunganui landslide
	31 Jan: A touching tribute from the family of Susan Knowles, a victim of the Mount Maunganui landslide... more

What is Nipah virus? And what makes it so deadly?
	31 Jan: The fatality rate in humans can be between 40% and 75%.... more

Silver and gold hit record highs – then crashed. Before joining the rush, you need to know this
	31 Jan: There’s been a 1,000% surge in local silver trades over the past year. But what goes up fast can also fall – as we’ve just seen.... more

The remains of Rotorua property manager Susan Knowles, have been formally identified by the coroner
	31 Jan: The remains of Rotorua property manager Susan Knowles, have been formally identified by the coroner... more

One lane on State Highway 7 in Canterbury is blocked, following a two-vehicle crash
	31 Jan: One lane on State Highway 7 in Canterbury is blocked, following a two-vehicle crash... more

Fire and Emergency says its specialist Search and Rescue teams are standing down their operations in Mount Maunganui
	31 Jan: Fire and Emergency says its specialist Search and Rescue teams are standing down their operations in Mount Maunganui... more

High praise for Breakers teenage star Karim Lopez from coach Petteri Koponen after a crucial home win in basketball's NBL
	31 Jan: High praise for Breakers teenage star Karim Lopez from coach Petteri Koponen after a crucial home win in basketball's NBL... more

Mistakes have cost the Wellington Phoenix a win against the visiting Melbourne City in football's A-League
	30 Jan: Mistakes have cost the Wellington Phoenix a win against the visiting Melbourne City in football's A-League... more

All to play for for the Wellington Phoenix men, in their 500th A-League match tonight in the capital
	30 Jan: All to play for for the Wellington Phoenix men, in their 500th A-League match tonight in the capital... more

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10 Jan: Otago University is giving high school students a taste of Dunedin student life +++++++++++++++++++

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