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Alpine search tech deployed in hunt for missing tramper
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (552+ words) Despite five helicopters aiding in the search for an overdue tramper in the Kahurangi National Park, there is still no sign of him. Graham Garnett, 66, went tramping in the Baton area of the park and was expected back on 30 December....
Inquiry clears SkyCity Entertainment to hold South Australia's only casino licence
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (465+ words) SkyCity Entertainment has been cleared by an independent review as fit to hold South Australia's only casino licence, despite identified shortcomings in its implementation of anti-money laundering rules, but might yet face further penalties. The review, led by retired Supreme…...
Golden labrador discovers group of endangered birds
5+ mon, 4+ week ago (236+ words) A dog has found a flock of endangered blue duck or whio in part of the West Coast where they havent been seen for decades. Tui, a golden labrador retriever, is trained to sniff out the protected birds. She and…...
Queenstown restaurant among world top 100
7+ mon, 13+ hour ago (312+ words) A Queenstown restaurant is the first ever from New Zealand to make it onto a prestigious "World's Best Restaurants" list. Amisfield Restaurant is based at a winery in Queenstown and has been ranked 99th on The World's 50 Best Restaurants 51-100 list. Executive…...
Marshall Islands confirms search underway after sea ambulance goes missing with four medical personnel
10+ mon, 3+ day ago (163+ words) Marshall Islands health ministry confirmed that the boat departed the capital Majuro for Mili Atoll with four people on board in support of a TB screening campaign at 12.30pm on Monday. Navigation for News Categories A search and rescue operation is…...
Search resumes for person who went missing in Waikato River near Cambridge
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (105+ words) A search resumed this morning for a person who went missing in Waikato River near Cambridge on Tuesday night. Police said they were called to Victoria Bridge about 8pm, after a person was seen in the ... A search resumed this morning…...
Person missing in water at Piha Beach | RNZ News
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (148+ words) The search for a missing swimmer at Piha Beach has been stood down for the evening and is expected to resume on Wednesday, police said. Police were alerted by Surf Lifesaving New Zealand after a group ... The search for a…...