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Serious crash, Fergusson Drive
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Fergusson Drive in Trentham is blocked following a serious crash. It happened shortly before 1:45pm and involved a car and several pedestrians. There are...
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Fire Safety – Restricted fire season for Murchison and Lake Rotoiti
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand has declared a restricted fire season for the Murchison and Lake Rotoiti areas from 8am, Monday 20 January, until further...
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Five to appear in court after incidents in the Kinleith Forests
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attributable to Detective Sergeant Neale Saunders, Tokoroa Police: Five people are before the courts following several incidents in the Kinleith Forests over the past...
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Fatal crash, Acacia Bay, Taupo
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Two people have died after a single-vehicle crash on Mapara Road, Acacia Bay, overnight. Emergency services were called about 11.45pm. Two people died at...
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Serious crash, SH2, Waihi
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Emergency services are responding to a two vehicle crash on State Highway 2 near Tauranga Road, Waihi, Hauraki District. Emergency services received the report...
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Don’t be foiled: Police reminder ahead of SailGP racing
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police are reminding the public about airspace restrictions in place over parts of the Waitematā Harbour, with SailGP racing over the coming days. Keen...
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Fire Safety – Fire risk increasing in dry Manawatū-Whanganui weather
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand is calling for people in the Manawatū-Whanganui area to take extra care not to spark fires this weekend. Manawatū-Whanganui Community...
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Name release – SH 2, Wairoa crash
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police can now release the name of the person who died following a crash on State Highway 2, Wairoa on Sunday 12 January. He...
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Road reopens, SH29, Lower Kaimai
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) State Highway 29, Lower Kaimai, has reopened following a crash this morning. One person received critical injuries and was airlifted hospital. The injured person...
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Eagle-eyed camera ops help nab burglars
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Attributable to Inspector Phil Gillbanks, Rotorua Area Prevention Manager Police are extending our thanks to local council camera operators in Rotorua and Tauranga after...
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Northland News – Entries open for Whakamānawa ā Taiao – Environmental Awards
Source: Northland Regional Council Applications are now open for the sixth Northland Regional Council Whakamānawa ā Taiao – Environmental Awards which recognise individuals, groups and organisations helping to protect and improve...
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Northland News – Water conservation urged as dry summer continues
Source: Northland Regional Council Northlanders and visitors to the region are being urged to conserve water as a dry summer continues. Northland Regional Council Chair Geoff Crawford says parts of the...
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Finance – ASB kicks off the new year with market-leading mortgage rates
Source: ASB ASB has today announced changes to some of its most popular fixed home lending rates, including the 6-month and 1-year terms. ASB’s 1-year term drops 20 basis points...
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Auckland overnight motorway closures 19 – 24 January 2025
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi advises of the following closures for motorway improvements. Work delayed by bad weather will be completed at the next available...
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Government and Maori-led health provider team up to support veterans
Source: New Zealand Government Veterans’ Affairs and a pan-iwi charitable trust have teamed up to extend the reach and range of support available to veterans in the Bay of Plenty,...
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MPI completes first phase of investigation into alleged animal welfare breaches
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries A dedicated team at MPI has completed the first phase of an investigation into allegations of mistreatment of sheep connected to shearing practices, says Glen...
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Making progress on Māngere flood resilience projects
Source: Auckland Council Resource consents have been approved for two much-needed flood resilience projects in Māngere. Neighbourhoods around the Te Ararata Stream in Māngere Central and Harania Creek in Māngere...
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Tatauranga umanga Māori – Statistics on Māori businesses: September 2024 quarter – Stats NZ information release
Source: Statistics New Zealand Tatauranga umanga Māori – Statistics on Māori businesses: September 2024 quarter – information release – 17 January 2025 – Tatauranga umanga Māori – Statistics on Māori businesses:...
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Activist News – Nationwide rallies this weekend will celebrate the ceasefire agreement in Gaza and Palestinian steadfastness – PSNA
Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa Nationwide rallies around the country will this weekend celebrate the ceasefire settlement which will bring huge relief for Palestinians in Gaza. We will also...
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VANUATU: 12,610 children face disrupted start to school year one month on from devastating earthquakes
Source: Save the Children PORT VILA, 17 JANUARY 2025: At least 12,500 children in Vanuatu may be forced to start the new school year in temporary learning centres following last month’s...
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Road blocked, State Highway 12, Taheke
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) State Highway 12 is blocked at Taheke, southwest of Kaikohe, following a crash involving a single vehicle, reported shortly after 11am. A truck has...
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Crash, SH29, Lower Kaimai
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Emergency services are at the scene of a crash that has closed State Highway 29, Lower Kaimai, this morning. The crash involved three vehicles...
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SH16 maintenance and improvement works start this Sunday
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi advises essential maintenance and improvement work on State Highway 16 (SH16) in the Port area will begin on Sunday 19...
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New right turn bay planned State Highway 1 Koromiko
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Accessing the Koromiko caravan park near Picton is about to get easier and safer. NZTA/Waka Kotahi will be building a new right turn bay at...
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Well-placed rangers rescue tramper in trouble
Source: Department of Conservation Date: 17 January 2025 Two well-equipped and experienced DOC rangers and a hut warden were in the right place at the right time to help a hiker...
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Kiwis flock to claim FamilyBoost
Source: New Zealand Government Almost 22,000 FamilyBoost claims have been paid in the first 15 days of the year, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. The ability to claim for FamilyBoost’s...
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Three arrested following Mount Wellington firearms incident
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Three people have been taken into custody following a firearms incident in Mount Wellington last night. At about 8.40pm, there was an altercation between...