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Fatality following fire, Ashburton
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police can confirm that a person has died following a fire at a house on Glassey Drive, Ashburton. Emergency services attended the fire, reported...
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Super-sized granny flats coming to backyards
Source: New Zealand Government The Coalition Government will go even further than it earlier proposed to make it easier to build granny flats by increasing the maximum size allowed to...
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Ethnic Communities Minister outlines key priorities
Source: New Zealand Government Distinguished guests, community leaders, business representatives, and faith leaders.It is my pleasure as the Minister for Ethnic Communities to address you today. New Zealand is home to...
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WRNZ Pioneers Sustainable ACM Panel Restoration in New Zealand
Source: Press Release Service – New Zealand New Technology Reduces Waste and Costs in Building MaintenanceAs buildings age, their exterior surfaces often deteriorate, leading to significant maintenance challenges. Traditionally, replacing...
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Bigo Live’s Harmony Showdown Competition to Conclude in Miami with Exciting Creator Summit
Source: Media Outreach MIAMI, USA – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 April 2025 – Bigo Live’s Harmony Showdown talent competition will come to a thrilling conclusion on April 9, 2025,...
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Tim Hortons brews more brand presence in Seoul with line of retail coffee products available now in grocery
Source: Media Outreach The Tim Hortons retail coffee lineup includes Original Blend whole bean coffee and fine grind coffee available in five signature varieties: Original Blend, French Vanilla, Colombian, Maple...
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Malaysians Shop Smarter for Raya 2025, Prioritising Budget & Trust
Source: Media Outreach 98% shop early, leveraging deals for maximum savings, majority keep spending under RM500 MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 04 April 2025 – Shopee Malaysia’s Raya 2025...
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Recall of Pams Afghan Oat Baked Bars due to foreign matter (metal)
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries New Zealand Food Safety is supporting Foodstuffs Own Brands Limited in its recall of Pams brand Afghan Oat Baked Bars as the product may contain...
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Fire Safety – Check your smoke alarms when clocks go back this Sunday
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand is reminding people to check their smoke alarms are working when daylight saving ends on Sunday 6 April. Community Education...
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Over 300,000 Treaty Principles Submissions, and not a glove laid on Equal Rights
Source: ACT Party “The Treaty Principles Bill Select Committee report confirms what ACT has long said. There are no good arguments against people being equal, and more people making bad...
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State Highway investment in Wairarapa steps up
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency More road improvements are coming for Wairarapa with three major road rebuild projects and resurfacing works planned over the next three months. Work is planned...
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Speech to Project Auckland
Source: New Zealand Government Check against delivery.Kia ora and thank you so much for inviting me here today. It’s great to be with you all.Can I start by thanking Fran...
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Disability working groups announced
Source: New Zealand Government Strong interest in the development of a refreshed New Zealand disability strategy has been welcomed by Disability Issues Minister Louise Upston. Membership of the strategy working...
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Melling transport improvements to start this year
Source: New Zealand Government The Melling Road of Regional Significance project will start this year. The project includes a new grade-separated interchange and bridge, improvements to walking and cycling infrastructure,...
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Enviroschool students learn through play in Timaru
Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Date: 31 Mar 2025 Ākonga were tasked with finding answers to a scavenger hunt on the many information boards scattered around the playground – topics...
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Treated wood? If in doubt, leave it out of the burn pile
Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Date: 27 Mar 2025 Recently, we’ve been spotting chemically treated pallets and other treated timber in burn piles on properties across Waitaha/Canterbury. Burning chemically treated...
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Two new charter schools announced
Source: New Zealand Government Two new sponsors have been contracted to open two new charter schools and will join the seven that are successfully operating already, Associate Education Minister David...
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HKPC Achieves Remarkable Accomplishments at Hannover Messe 2025
Source: Media Outreach Impressive technological applications win international praise, assisting enterprises in going global to explore more opportunities HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 April 2025 –...
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Baisha’s San Yue San Festival: International Students Immersed in Vibrant Ethnic Culture
Source: Media Outreach HAIKOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 April 2025 – From March 30 to 31, Baisha Li Autonomous County in Hainan Province, China, hosted celebrations for...
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“Cardboard Grannies Art” Exhibition: Transforming Trash into Treasure to Support Hong Kong’s Unsung Heroes
Source: Media Outreach An empowering art and social change initiative supported by The Evangelical Lutheran Church Social Services – Hong Kong and YWAM Tuen Mun, featuring artist Go Hung, to...
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Te Pāti Māori Urges Governor-General to Block Repeal of 7AA
Source: Te Pati Maori Today, the Oranga Tamariki (Repeal of Section 7AA) Amendment Bill has passed its third and final reading, but there is one more stage before it becomes...
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Update: Miramar homicide and aggravated burglary
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attribute to Detective Inspector Nick Pritchard Police now believe a homicide and an aggravated burglary in Miramar last month are linked. About 2am on...
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MYANMAR: Children living in the open face additional risk of heat related illnesses after deadly earthquake
Source: Save the Children Children living in the open in Myanmar after being forced from their homes by the deadly earthquake are at additional risk of heat related illnesses as temperatures...
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Animal Welfare – SAFE condemns the export of over 80 greyhounds for racing
Source: SAFE For Animals An Australian greyhound racing news outlet has reported 80 New Zealand greyhounds were sent to Australia this week despite the Racing Minister Winston Peters directive that dogs should not...
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Release: Govt guts Kāinga Ora, third of workforce under axe
Source: New Zealand Labour Party The gutting of Kāinga Ora shows public housing is not a priority for this Government as it removes a third of the roles at the...
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ACT welcomes wider ANZAC Day recognition of service
Source: ACT Party ACT’s Defence Spokesperson Mark Cameron is welcoming the first reading passage of the ANZAC Day Amendment Bill, which expands recognition to New Zealanders who served in conflicts...
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Tandem duo sparks suspicion, leads to arrests
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Two Toyota Aquas travelling in tandem through Green Bay sparked an air of suspicion for Police during the early hours of this morning. Just...