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Police operation concludes in Waterview
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) The Police operation in Waterview has now concluded and a man is in custody. Earlier this afternoon, Police had information that this man had...
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New infrastructure research can aid disaster preparedness
Source: New Zealand Infrastructure Commission New research from the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission, Te Waihanga shows how insurance can help us to manage natural hazard risks and choose how to prepare...
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Fire Safety – Dry conditions prompt fire restrictions in Otago’s alpine area
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand has placed Otago’s alpine area into a restricted fire season from 8am, Wednesday 5 February until further notice. A restricted...
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Firearms and ammunition recovered in Levin
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police have recovered stolen firearms and a large amount of ammunition from a house in Foxton, thanks to two members of the public making...
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Monash University Malaysia Launches SEADS to Promote Online Safety
Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 February 2025 – Monash University Malaysia marked a milestone with the launch of the Southeast Asia Research Centre...
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Overnight shift of SH1 southbound traffic
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency 4 February 2025 4:04 pm | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi advises the two southbound lanes on State Highway 1...
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Fire Safety – Hot, dry conditions prompt fire restrictions in Southland
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand has placed Southland District into a restricted fire season from 8am, Tuesday 4 February until further notice. A restricted fire...
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Pocket art guide updated with 10 new artworks showcasing toi Māori in Tāmaki Makaurau
Source: Auckland Council The vibrant cityscape of Tāmaki Makaurau has seen a rise in the presence of Māori design and art in its urban environment in recent years, a result...
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Weather News – A sunny start before brief rain for the South Island – MetService
Source: MetService Covering period of Monday 3 – Thursday 6 February – MetService is forecasting a mostly settled start to the week before a brief spell of rain moves over the...
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Fire and Emergency New Zealand seeks local advisory committee members in Wellington
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand is calling for expressions of interest from people in the greater Wellington area to join its local advisory committee. The...
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Applications sought for Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s Canterbury Local Advisory Committee
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand is seeking applications for members of its Canterbury Local Advisory Committee. The Canterbury Local Advisory Committee will cover both the...
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Fire Safety – Fire restrictions eased for Wairarapa’s southern coast
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand has revoked the restrictions on lighting outdoor fires in Wairarapa’s southern coastal area until further notice. From 8am Monday 3...
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Otaika homicide: Police make additional appeal
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police are releasing further information in the Otaika homicide investigation as the appeal for footage continues. An investigation team has begun the task of...
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Arrest and seizures, Ōpōtiki
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attribute to Sergeant Caoin Macey: Police in Ōpōtiki have again interrupted the sale and supply of drugs following a search warrant at an address...
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First Responders – Tiwai Peninsula vegetation fire update #3
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews have made good progress in clearing hotspots out of the burnt scrub and wetland on Tiwai Peninsula today. Incident...
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Climate – Seasonal Climate Outlook February to April 2025 by the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA)
Source: NIWA Seasonal Climate Outlook New Zealand is likely to experience a blend of typical La Niña climate patterns, along with occasional atypical patterns over the next three months, according to...
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Decision reached on Dunedin Hospital
Source: New Zealand Government The former Cadbury factory will be the site of the Inpatient Building for the new Dunedin Hospital and Health Minister Simeon Brown says actions have been...
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Fire Safety – Fire restrictions eased in parts of Mid-South Canterbury
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand has revoked the restrictions on lighting outdoor fires in the lower-lying areas of Mid-South Canterbury from 8am on Friday 31...
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First Responders – Tiwai Peninsula vegetation fire update #2
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews are back on Tiwai Peninsula in Invercargill today, where the large vegetation fire has not grown further overnight. The...
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Latest climate target as useful as a screen door on a submarine – Greenpeace
Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace has slammed the Luxon Government for failing to protect future generations after releasing New Zealand’s latest climate target of a 1-5% additional reduction in emissions by 2035, saying...
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Signs of hope as Whangamarino Wetlands bounces back from fire
Source: Department of Conservation Date: 31 January 2025 The good news comes just ahead of World Wetlands Day, which celebrates and raises awareness of the significant role wetlands play for the...
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Firearms, cash and drugs seized in Hawke’s Bay search warrant
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attribute to Acting Detective Sergeant Steve Leonard Police have arrested one person and seized firearms, drugs and cash from the central Hawke’s Bay property...
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First Responders – Tiwai Peninsula vegetation fire update
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews have been working hard to contain a large vegetation fire in mixed scrub and wetland on Tiwai Peninsula in...
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Farmers welcome Kāinga Ora back-track on wool carpets – Federated Farmers
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers is welcoming today’s decision by Kāinga Ora to give wool carpet providers the chance to tender for supply of carpet and underlay in its homes. A...
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First Responders – Vegetation fire along Bay of Plenty train track now contained
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand received multiple calls to a large vegetation fire burning along the railway line by Wainui South Road, Whakamarama in Western...
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More extreme weather predicted for subants
Source: Department of Conservation Date: 30 January 2025 “Up until now, we’ve lacked information on the climate change impact on subantarctic islands,” Drew Bingham, DOC Principal Science Advisor says. “We knew...
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100s of NZ species highly vulnerable to climate change
Source: Department of Conservation Date: 30 January 2025 The assessment looked at 1145 species of birds, bats, lizards, and frogs, as well as land-based invertebrates and plants, to identify the most...