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Flaming start to the new year for waste trucks
Source: Auckland Council 2025 is off to a fiery start for Auckland’s waste trucks with five rubbish and recycling truck fires in the first two weeks of January. An...
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Second arrest over Middlemore firearms incident
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) A second person has appeared in court over a firearms incident at Middlemore Hospital earlier this month. An investigation has been ongoing since 4...
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Fire Safety – Restricted fire season begins for Porirua and Kāpiti Coast
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand has declared a restricted fire season for the Porirua and Kāpiti Coast areas from 8am today, until further notice. A...
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Events – Firefighters Compete at UFBA South Island Waterway Challenge
Source: United Fire Brigades’ Association Each year, over 20,000 fires threaten precious homes, businesses, our natural environment and lives across New Zealand. We have seen several large vegetation fires this summer...
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Weather News Update – Sunny Interlude Before Midweek Rain – MetService
Source: MetService UPDATE: Covering period of Monday 27 – Thursday 30 January – MetService is forecasting a quieter weather day on Tuesday before another system sweeps across the South Island later...
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Weather News – Sunny Interlude Before Midweek Rain – MetService
Source: MetService Covering period of Monday 27 – Thursday 30 January – MetService is forecasting a quieter weather day on Tuesday before another system sweeps across the South Island later in...
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Quick reporting from public sees two teens arrested, Invercargill
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attributable to Detective Peter Smallfield, Invercargill Police: Two young people are facing Youth Court in Invercargill after a series of burglaries in a stolen...
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First Responders – Fire crews respond to multiple calls after Mangawhai tornado
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency NZ is responding to multiple calls following a reported tornado in the Northland community of Mangawhai around 3am today. Response Coordinator Graeme...
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Fire Safety – Outdoor fires banned in parts of Otago from Monday
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand has declared a prohibited fire season for the Lakes and Glendhu Bluffs areas in Otago from 8am Monday 27 January,...
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Weekend wet weather set to hit South Island highways
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency People travelling in Tasman and the West Coast are encouraged to keep an eye on weather and road conditions this weekend. The MetService has weather...
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Fire Safety – Outdoor fires restricted in parts of West Coast from today
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand has declared a restricted fire season for the Grey and Buller Inland areas from 8am today, until further notice. A...
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Energy Sector – Energy Resources Aotearoa welcomes new Minister of Energy
Source: Energy Resources Aotearoa Energy Resources Aotearoa welcomes the appointment of Hon Simon Watts as the new Minister of Energy. Energy Resources Aotearoa Chief Executive John Carnegie says he is hopeful...
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7-Eleven X Peko-chan X Sho-chan: New Year, New Look Makeover
Source: Media Outreach Redeem 4 Limited-Edition “Denim Style Cushions” Plus “Magic Cling Fai Chun” to Decorate Your Home and Bring Good Luck HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire –...
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Fire Safety – Offenders sentenced for lighting the 2022 Awarua Wetlands wildfire during a total fire ban
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand acknowledges the sentences handed down today in the Invercargill District Court for offences under the Fire and Emergency New Zealand...
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Summer roadworks kicking back off in Tairāwhiti
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency If you’re travelling the Tairāwhiti state highway network, you can expect to see a renewed level of activity for 2025. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi...
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Dive into the long weekend with Safeswim
Source: Auckland Council Safeswim is ready for a safe and fun summer this long weekend in Auckland. Enjoying the summer with Safeswim: your guide to safe swimming in Auckland As...
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State of the Nation 2025
Source: New Zealand Government Ka nui te mihi kia koutou.Kia ora, good morning, talofa, malo e lelei, bula vinaka, da jia hao, namaste, sat sri akal, assalamu alaikum.It’s so great...
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Greenpeace – Luxon’s bonfire of natural capital leaves New Zealand poorer
Source: Greenpeace Luxon’s bonfire of natural capital leaves New Zealand poorer Prime Minister Luxon’s plan to burn natural capital in a desperate bid for short term GDP growth will leave us...
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Work to repair and restore our Hawke’s Bay’s state highway network back in full swing
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency If you’re travelling the Hawke’s Bay state highway network, you can expect to see a renewed level of activity from NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi...
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Cold Chain Refrigeration Expands to Include CO2-Based Refrigeration Systems
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 January 2025 – Cold Chain Refrigeration Pte Ltd, a prominent company in the cold room refrigeration industry, is excited to...
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Make the most of Auckland this Anniversary Weekend
Source: Auckland Council Hanging around Tāmaki Makaurau for the long weekend? Celebrate Auckland’s birthday and make the most of our first long weekend of the year with these free, family-friendly...
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Fire Safety – Restricted fire season for Dunedin and Clutha
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand has declared a restricted fire season for the Dunedin and Clutha areas, from 8am Thursday 23 January, until further notice....
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Release: Nicola Willis has a new job while she oversees New Zealanders losing theirs
Source: New Zealand Labour Party There are still struggles ahead with rising rents, rates, insurance and high unemployment, despite today’s inflation data. “Despite inflation easing globally, National has failed to...
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Fire Safety – Smoke alarm saves a life in Christchurch
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand A smoke alarm has saved a person’s life in a house fire in Christchurch in the early hours of Monday morning. Fire and Emergency Specialist...
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Weeks before New Year, Octa broker helps flood victims in Kelantan, Malaysia
Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 January 2025 – In December 2024, Malaysia suffered devastating floods that affected 10 states and left more than...
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Greenpeace – Trump exit from Paris Agreement means NZ must rally with world to save climate
Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace is calling on Christopher Luxon to commit to a strong new climate target in light of Donald Trump’s announcement that he will pull the United States out of...
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Fire Safety – Manawatū-Whanganui Coastal Zone moves into restricted fire season
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand The Manawatū-Whanganui Coastal Zone will be moving to a restricted fire season at 6am on Wednesday, 22 January, until further notice. A restricted fire season...