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Delivery death underscores power line hazards

· November 17, 2025

Source: Worksafe New Zealand 17 November 2025 Businesses and workers must steer clear of power lines and plan work carefully, WorkSafe New Zealand says, following sentencing for a timber delivery...

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More types of play sand test positive for asbestos

· November 17, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand One of the affected play sand brands. Supplied / Product Safety NZ Some schools in Canterbury have closed for asbestos testing because a brand of play...

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Gurjit Singh murder trial begins in Dunedin

· November 17, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Police at the scene in Hillary Street in the Dunedin suburb of Liberton in January 2024. RNZ / Tess Brunton The trial of the man accused...

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Qiulae Wong named as new leader of Opportunity party

· November 17, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand New Opportunity party leader Qiulae Wong says New Zealand needs a tax reset. RNZ / Supplied The political party founded by businessman Gareth Morgan almost 10...

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Update: Fatal house fire incident, Sanson

· November 16, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Police investigators are beginning a complex scene examination following several fatalities at the scene of a house fire in Sanson. Emergency services were called to the...

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Fatalities at scene of fire, Sanson

· November 15, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Inspector Ross Grantham, Manawatu Area Commander: Police can confirm there have been several fatalities at the scene of a house fire in Sanson today....

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House fire closes State Highway 1, Sanson

· November 15, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Police are in attendance at a house fire in Sanson. Emergency services were called to the property southwest of the township around 2:30pm. There is a...

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Hawaiian voyaging canoe welcomed back to Waitangi

· November 15, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Sailors and supporters are welcomed onto Te Tii Marae. RNZ / Peter de Graaf A Hawaiian voyaging canoe has been welcomed back to Waitangi, 40 years...