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Two charged following Taupō fire
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Sergeant Allan Humphries, Taupō Police: Two young people have been charged following a fire at a Taupō college yesterday afternoon. Emergency services...
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Changan Launches 2026 Global Testing Season with SDA Intelligence Update and Sodium-Ion Battery Strategy
Source: Media Outreach YAKESHI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 February 2026 – Changan Automobile held a release event themed “Changan SDA Intelligence Update & Global Launch of Sodium-Ion...
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Flames seen in school as smoke rises over Taupō
Source: Radio New Zealand (File photo) RNZ/Marika Khabazi Taupō firefighters are responding to a large fire at Taupo Nui-a-Tia Tia College. Fire and Emergency NZ said it was called to...
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Car fire at Khyber Pass off-ramp jams SH1 in Auckland
Source: Radio New Zealand A car fire shut down the SH1 Khyber Pass off-ramp in central Auckland, on Sunday 8 February, 2026. RNZ/ Calvin Samuel A car fire has closed...
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Matt Gibb on why nerves are essential to live TV
Source: Radio New Zealand Matt Gibb has been on New Zealand TV screens for more than 20 years, debuting on the children’s television show Squirt as a teen and currently...
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Employment Disputes – Fire and Emergency received calls for 18 incidents during today’s strike
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand received calls for 18 incidents between 12pm and 1pm today, Friday 6 January, the tenth time the New Zealand Professional...
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Breakthrough in SH2 Waioweka Gorge
Source: New Zealand Government After three weeks of intensive work, SH2 through Waioweka Gorge will re-open to the public tomorrow Monday 9 February for single-lane controlled access, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says....
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Lanes blocked, Northern motorway
Source: New Zealand Police District: Waitematā The Northern motorway, near Moir Hill Road, is blocked due to a vehicle being on fire. One northbound lane remains open as emergency services...
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Preventable explosion highlights risk of overlooking simple fixes
Source: Worksafe New Zealand 7 February 2026 A gas explosion that burned a forklift driver offers a stark lesson for businesses across all industries, WorkSafe New Zealand says, following a...
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Progress accelerates in complex Auckland District Court refurbishment
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Justice Headline: Progress accelerates in complex Auckland District Court refurbishment 16 January 2026 Significant progress is being made on an upgrade of the country’s largest...
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RIF funding supports 100 new homes in Kaikohe
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is investing $4 million from the Regional Infrastructure Fund for infrastructure to support the Bisset Road social housing project in Kaikohe, Regional Development Minister...
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Man arrested following Taupō CBD fire
Source: New Zealand Police The quick action of Police has resulted in the arrest of one person following an investigation into a suspicious fire at a commercial premises on Oruanui...
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Early warning: Enhancing Canterbury’s flood warning system
Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council During a flood we: Have dedicated knowledgeable staff who actively manage the flood defence systems (such as stop banks and floodgates), make field observations and...
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Turn local ideas into environmental action — funding closing soon
Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Date: 03 Feb 2026 From weekend planting days to stream clean-ups, predator control and education projects, community groups across Waitaha Canterbury are already doing incredible...
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Expert hearing panel confirmed for proposed Plan Change 120
Source: Auckland Council Auckland Council and the Government have confirmed the appointment of the expert group that will lead hearings on proposed Plan Change 120. Known as an ‘independent hearings panel’, the group is made up of nine members with extensive backgrounds in...
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Top 10 city centre wins in 2025
Source: Auckland Council We reflect on another year of renewal and vibrancy in the city centre. Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson welcomes the opportunity at the end of the year to...
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Inside the consent process that cleared the path for New Zealand’s first IKEA
Source: Auckland Council If you’ve driven past Sylvia Park lately, you’ll have noticed a giant blue-and-yellow newcomer has arrived! Getting the green light for New Zealand’s first IKEA store at...
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Last call for feedback on Auckland’s future housing plan
Source: Auckland Council Aucklanders have until 5pm on Friday 19 December to make a submission on Proposed Plan Change 120, which updates Auckland’s planning rules to strengthen natural hazard protections...
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New beginnings for Milford: Ngā Wairau project brings hope and renewal
Source: Auckland Council A heartfelt blessing in Milford last week marked the start of a new chapter for the Wairau catchment, as mana whenua, led by Ngāti Paoa and supported...
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More funding, more impact:
Source: Auckland Council Auckland Council is investing big in community climate action with the launch of Te Ara Urutau – Climate and Emergency Ready Fund, offering more than $1million to help community organisations across Tāmaki Makaurau take bold, practical steps to...
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8 Adorable Sanrio characters x Rody “Lucky Plush Daruma Dolls” – Bounce into the New Year
Source: Media Outreach Featuring the Exclusive Hidden Edition Sparkle Kuromi X Rody and 7-Eleven App Exclusive Cinnamoroll X Rody Pop-Up Ears Plush Doll Plus: Limited Edition Cuddle Cushions and Desk...
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Golden Horse Brings Auspicious New Chapter, Yung’s Bistro at K11 MUSEA Presents a Festive Feast Before Relocation
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 February 2026 – Yung’s Bistro, the first contemporary brand of the renowned Yung Kee Restaurant Group, announces that,...
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Mautohe Cathedral Cove closed due to rain, weather warnings
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 21 January 2026 MetService has issued a Red Heavy Rain Warning for Coromandel in response to the weather system moving down the northern half of...
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Weather live: Red warning as storm bringing gales, heavy rain to Northland, Coromandel
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow the RNZ liveblog above for the latest updates. A heavy rain warning for Northland and Coromandel Peninsula has now been upgraded to red, with hundreds...
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Massive solar storm fires up aurora in New Zealand skies
Source: Radio New Zealand An aurora seen from Hoon Hay, Christchurch. Rebecca Bull / RNZ Rays from the biggest solar storm of the last couple of decades hit the Earth...
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Weather live: Storm bringing gales, heavy rain with ‘high chance’ of red warnings
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow the RNZ liveblog at the top of the page for the latest updates. Bands of heavy rain are expected to spread south across the motu...
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What is going on with the Beckham family feud?
Source: Radio New Zealand Many people find the Christmas holidays strain their family relationships, but few go to the extent of issuing lengthy statements on social media about them. If...