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Further losses predicted for wetlands in future
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 16 July 2025 Dr Hugh Robertson is a DOC freshwater scientist and lead author of the Global Wetland Outlook 2025, as Chair of the Scientific...
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Durable Fire Station Lockers
Source: Press Release Service A well-organised fire station saves precious time when every second matters. OzLoka® New Zealand is proud to supply top-quality fire station lockers, helping firefighters stay ready,...
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Rural News – Government delivers lifeline for flood-affected farmers – Federated Farmers
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers are welcoming the announcement of a $600,000 Government support package to help flood-affected farmers in the Nelson Tasman region get back on their feet. “This funding...
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Government announces $600,000 support package for flood-affected farmers, growers and foresters
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is increasing its financial contribution to support rural communities in the Nelson Tasman Region, with additional funding to help farmers, foresters, growers and rural...
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Storm damage cuts off access to part of Kahurangi National Park
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 14 July 2025 DOC Northern South Island Operations Director Martin Rodd says storm damage to DOC-managed sites is wide-spread and it will take time to...
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Weather News – Fast Fronts Bring Wet and Blustery Conditions – MetService
Source: MetService Covering period of Monday 14th – Thursday 17th – We’ve woken to a warmer, cloudier and foggier morning across the country today (Monday). Showers about the west will continue...
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Traffic delays following fire in Parnell
Source: New Zealand Police Motorists are advised to expect delays in Parnell this morning due to a building fire in Parnell Road. Emergency Services responded to reports of a fire...
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Delays following fire, Avondale
Source: New Zealand Police Motorists are advised to expect delays in Avondale this morning due to a building fire in Great North Road. Emergency Services responded to reports of a...
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Insurers stand with communities as weather recovery begins – Insurance Council
Source: Insurance Council of NZ New Zealanders are once again facing the challenge of cleaning up and recovering after another round of severe weather, particularly across the upper North and South...
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Advocacy and Justice – New Zealand Urged to Join Global Coalition Taking Concrete Measures Against Israeli Atrocities – PFNZ
Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand The Palestine Forum of New Zealand is calling on the New Zealand Government to urgently align itself with over twenty nations — including Spain,...
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Top of the South floods – ongoing travel disruptions can be expected
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency With weather damage affecting critical routes across the top of the South Island, road users are warned to expect ongoing state highway closures and travel...
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Support – ASB offers support for customers affected by severe weather
Source: ASB With the effects of severe weather being felt across much of the country, ASB is offering a range of support options for customers impacted by weather this weekend....
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NZ sends 43 more firefighters to Canada
Source: New Zealand Government Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden says Fire and Emergency New Zealand is deploying an additional 43-person taskforce to Manitoba, Canada on Sunday 13 July...
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MSIG Insurance (Malaysia) Bhd Announces CEO Transition: Mr Chua Retires After 42 Years Of Distinguished Service
Source: Media Outreach Industry veteran steps down after leading company through 15 years of consecutive business growth and digital transformation. He is succeeded by Ms Ang Yien Chia. KUALA LUMPUR,...
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Be safe on top of the South roads
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency With weather warnings for the top of the South Island escalated, local drivers are being urged to keep a close eye on road and weather...
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Weather News – MetService issues Red Warning for the Tasman District
Source: MetService Covering period of Friday 11 July – At 9:59am MetService escalated the severe weather warnings in the Tasman District to a Red Warning for Heavy Rain, in consultation with...
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Update – search for missing Whanganui man
Source: New Zealand Police Police are continuing to search for missing Whanganui man Kahu Gill. Kahu, aged 20, was last seen on Friday 27 June. A car matching the description...
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Fire and Emergency New Zealand specialist teams in Nelson to support community
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand has deployed an eight-person specialist water rescue team from Christchurch to Nelson in advance of more heavy rain warnings. Director...
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Campus redevelopment marks new chapter for EIT Hawke’s Bay
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 25 seconds ago A limestone mauri stone that survived Cyclone Gabrielle has been placed at the heart of EIT’s Hawke’s Bay campus in Taradale, marking...
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Caltex Commemorates SG60 with Launch of Limited Edition National Day Picnic Sets
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 July 2025 – To celebrate Singapore’s SG60 milestone, Chevron Singapore, which operates the Caltex retail brand, has launched a limited-edition...
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GAZA: Siege on fuel could cut off supplies of clean water to about 44,000 children supported by Save the Children in matter of days
Source: Save the Children Fuel shortages in Gaza could cut off supplies of clean drinking water to about 44,000 children supported by Save the Children in a matter of days, increasing...
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Rare book collection returns to EIT
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 27 seconds ago After surviving Cyclone Gabrielle and more than two years in chilled, climate-controlled care, a rare and irreplaceable collection of books has returned...
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Serious incident, Chartwell, Hamilton
Source: New Zealand Police Police have a visible presence as they respond to a serious firearms incident in Chartwell, Hamilton, this evening. At 6.40pm, Police were called to a Bellmont...
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Drugs taken off Waikato streets
Source: New Zealand Police Police have seized a gun, cash and over half a kilogram of cocaine in an operation targeting drug suppliers in Matamata-Piako today. Officers found more than...
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Task Force Green tackles Tasman & Marlborough
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has activated an Enhanced Task Force Green (ETFG) in response to flooding in the Tasman and Marlborough districts. “Enhanced Task Force Green funding builds...
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Federated Farmers: Flood-hit farmers need our help
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers is calling on Kiwis to get in behind flood-affected farming families at the top of the South Island, as recovery efforts ramp up and the scale...
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Napier man charged after prohibited firearms found in children’s bedrooms
Source: New Zealand Police Five prohibited firearms are out of circulation after Police seized them while executing a search warrant at the home of a firearms licence holder in Napier....