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Man faces court after fleeing Police

· March 25, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Inspector Grant Tetzlaff, Acting Auckland City District Commander: A 30-year-old man is facing serious charges after he fled from Police and drove dangerously...

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The race against time for people trapped in floodwaters

· March 25, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Flooding in Ōtorohanga claimed one life in February, with specialist rescue teams not pre-deployed despite the weather warnings. RNZ/Marika Khabazi Fire and Emergency (FENZ) has been...

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Fuel prices keep drivers off roads

· March 25, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand AFP / ROBERT MICHAEL Rising fuel prices appear to be keeping some travellers off the roads in the main centres. Simplicity chief economist Shamubeel Eaqub helped...

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Fuel-crisis package is paper-thin

· March 24, 2026

Source: NZCTU The Government’s proposed support package for families in a fuel crisis is woefully inadequate, says NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi President Sandra Grey. “Some families will get limited relief...

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$50 a week for lower-income working families

· March 24, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is moving quickly to provide extra support for low-to-middle-income working families as conflict in the Middle East drives up fuel prices and adds pressure...

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Green light for Te Awa Lakes

· March 24, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Around 1,500 new homes are set to be built as part of the new Te Awa Lakes development thanks to the Government approving the use of...