2026-05-23 - Six rescued after boat capsized in Whakatāne and 16 more stories

This episode includes 17 news blocks. Coastguard said a member of the public raised the alarm just after 5.30pm, prompting volunteers to launch a rescue vessel. The Grammy-winning producer has worked with some of the world's biggest stars, but the Auckland-based Big Fan project is what gets him really fired up. One councillor has proposed building an ice rink in the square which could be use to host major figure skating events. The body was located on Saturday morning near the Whakatāne River e… Disclaimer: This episode is assembled from publicly available sources (for example, RNZ and similar outlets) for educational purposes only; the script and audio are generated by AI and may contain errors, omissions, or interpretive bias; this is a non-profit project and does not constitute news, legal, medical, or investment advice.