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Future use of storm-affected land
Source: Auckland Council More than 1200 high-risk Auckland properties are expected to be purchased by Auckland Council before the end of 2025 – making it one of the largest land...
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Vehicle fire, Titirangi
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Emergency services are responding to a vehicle fire on Tanekaha Road, Titirangi. There are no reported injuries, however the vehicle’s battery will take some...
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Violent crime drops for the first time since 2018
Source: New Zealand Government Police data shows that violent crime has fallen for the first time since 2018, indicating that the Government’s tough-on-crime and victims-first approach is working, Police Minister...
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Activist News – Peace diplomacy must lead in addressing Chinese warships in Tasman Sea – PAW
Source: Peace Action Wellington Over the past five days, a group of Chinese warships has been travellingin the Tasman Sea and practicing live fire drills. The NZ Navy and Australian...
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Chinese live fire: a wake-up call for NZ’s investment priorities
Source: ACT Party “Chinese war ships engaging in live fire in the Tasman Sea ought to be a wake-up call for our investment priorities,” says ACT Defence spokesperson Mark Cameron....
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Advocacy – Over 150 police storm peaceful protection of Lake Rotokākahi
Source: Protect Rotokākahi Over 150 police storm peaceful protection of Lake Rotokākahi On Monday at 8pm, over 150 police officers arrived at Lake Rotokākahi, where members of Tūhourangi, Tūmatawera Hapū and...
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Fire Safety – All of Wellington District to move to restricted fire season
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand The remainder of the Wellington District will move into a restricted fire season at 8am on Tuesday, 25 February, until further notice. Porirua and the...
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Weather News – Final Week of Summer ticks all the Summer Boxes – MetService
Source: MetService Covering period of Monday 24 – Friday 28 February 2025 – Settled weather characterised by light winds, clear skies, warm days, and low amounts of rainfall continues over Aotearoa...
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76 gang patches seized by Police under new law
Source: New Zealand Government In the three months since the Government’s new gang laws came into effect Police have seized 76 patches, 67 firearms, and laid 337 charges for insignia...
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Police put pressure on gangs
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police have filed over 3000 charges against gang members since the introduction of the Gangs Act in late November. Between 21 November 2024 and...
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First Responders – Fire and Emergency responds to church fires in Masterton
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews have attended four church fires in Masterton this morning, which started between 4.25am and 4.35am. The churches are: Anglican...
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Police investigating suspicious church fires in Masterton
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police are investigating after four suspicious fires at churches in Masterton early today. Emergency services were called to the fires from around 4.25am. Police...
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Three arrests following Te Puke tangi
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Attributable to Acting Inspector Shannon Clifford Police had a large presence in the Te Puke area today, monitoring a tangi for the father of...
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Appeal for information following fatal vehicle fire, Puketaha
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police hope the public can help the investigation into a fatal vehicle fire in Puketaha early on Wednesday 19 February. We would like to...
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Storm recovery planning underway in Āwhitu
Source: Auckland Council The Pollok Community Hall and Emergency Hub is working with the Tāmaki Makaurau Recovery Office, helping drive recovery planning in the Āwhitu community. This is part of...
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Barbecues Galore Acquires Barbecue Country Edmonton
Source: Media Outreach ALBERTA & ONTARIO, CANADA – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 February 2025 – In a joint agreement that completes today at 11:00 am MST, Barbecue Country, of...
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Fire Safety – Outdoor fires prohibited in Manawatū-Whanganui coastal areas
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand has declared a prohibited fire season in Manawatū-Whanganui’s coastal areas from 8am on Friday 21 February, until further notice. A...
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DFI Retail Group to Announce 2024 Full Year Financial Results and Host Analyst Presentation Live Webcast
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 February 2025 – DFI Retail Group Holdings Limited will announce its 2024 Full Year Results after market close...
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Three people taken into custody on Karangahape Road
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Three people have been arrested following a firearms incident in Herne Bay this afternoon. At around 1.30pm, information was received that a man was...
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Weather News – An end to the mugginess at last – MetService
Source: MetService Covering period of Thursday 20th – Sunday 23rd February – Muggy conditions finally come to an end as rain and fresh southwesterlies spread from the south. The rain...
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Tenchijin – Japan’s Leading Satellite Tech Company to Develop its own Satellite and Launch in 2027
Source: Media Outreach “Thermo Earth of Love Project” to Enhance Surface Temperature Observation and Advance its Solutions Further TOKYO, JAPAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 February 2025 – On...
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Universities – Power struggles: The psychology behind workplace energy use – UoA
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) Do you ever take the stairs instead of the lift or print double-sided – not for fitness, or to stretch the last few sheets of...
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Unexplained death, Puketaha, Waikato
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) An investigation is under way into the death of a person, who was found following a car fire at Puketaha overnight. Emergency services were...
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Going for growth to boost farmer confidence
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is turbo charging growth to return confidence to the primary sector through common sense policies that are driving productivity and farm-gate returns, Agriculture Minister...
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State Highway 8 between Millers Flat and Raes Junction impacted by flooding
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) State Highway 8 between Millers Flat and Raes Junction is being impacted by flooding. Motorists are asked take alternative routes if possible, or delay...
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Gaza – Less than seven percent of pre-conflict water levels available to Rafah and North Gaza, worsening a health catastrophe – Oxfam
Source: Oxfam Aotearoa – Nearly 1,700 kilometres of water and sanitation networks have been destroyed – Big-ticket repairs of networks urgently needed but Israeli government balks in approving supplies The resumption of aid...
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Frogs impacted by predators, climate change
Source: Department of Conservation Date: 18 February 2025 An independent panel of experts has assessed all 20 frog species and sub-species found in New Zealand, and one newt. Four species have...