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Prepare now for Cyclone Vaianu

· April 9, 2026

Source: Auckland Council As the North Island prepares for the impact of Cyclone Vaianu, Auckland Emergency Management (AEM) has activated its Emergency Coordination Centre (ECC) to Alert Mode ‘Orange’ to...

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EV chargers to roll out faster under new rules

· April 9, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has removed unnecessary consenting barriers to electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, making it faster and easier to build chargers where New Zealanders need them,...

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Cyclone Maila down to Category 4 but warnings remain

· April 9, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Tropical cyclone Maila, left, was a category 4 storm on Thursday morning, and cyclone Vaianu a category 2. Windy.com screenshot Severe Topical Cyclone Maila was downgraded...

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Diesel users wear higher costs as prices rise

· April 9, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Diesel prices on 8th of April. RNZ / Mark Papalii Motorists using diesel say they have little choice but to wear higher costs as prices reach...

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Watch for wild dogs in Waioweka

· April 8, 2026

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  08 April 2026 Tairawhiti Operations Manager Matt Tong says despite dedicated patrols of the area last week by the ground culling team, DOC staff have...

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Northland locals prepare for Cyclone Vaianu

· April 8, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand A family begins the enormous task of shovelling silt off their Whirinaki property after last month’s storm. Supplied / FNDC Two weeks to the day after...