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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

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    		 Politics:
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     International:
    Thai-Cambodian fighting extends into third day despite ceasefire calls 21:26

     Environment:
    Fire crews have put out a fire at a Mitre 10 store in West Auckland 21:16

     Cricket:
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     Law and Order:
    Whangarei Police are investigating an aggravated robbery at a bar last night, after a man reportedly fired a shot towards the roof, and assaulted a customer 18:37

     International:
    US drops sanctions on Myanmar junta's allies after military chief praises Donald Trump 18:26

     Cricket:
    Tim David has smashed Australia's fastest ever T20 international half century and gone on to finish 102 not out off just 37 balls in going 3-nil up in their five-match T20 series against the West Indies 18:06

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     Rugby League:
    The Warriors women have suffered their first NRLW loss at Mt Smart, falling to a 20-to-10 defeat at the hands of the Gold Coast Titans 17:16

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