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Rich get much richer, driving inequality and poverty
Source: Green Party The 2025 NBR Rich List makes immediately obvious the need for a fair tax system, says the Green Party. “The rich list is now worth more than...
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Weather News – Snow to ease, but more rain is on the way – MetService
Source: MetService Covering period of Monday 9th – Thursday 12th June – Snow to ease, but more rain is on the way. Key points: Rain returns from Tuesday, especially for the upper...
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Local News – Porirua to light up for Matariki
Source: Porirua City Council Porirua is set to shine as we celebrate Matariki for 2025. The night sky will twinkle once more inside Te Rauparaha Arena, with delicious hāngi, performances and...
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Fourth person charged with manslaughter over Loafers Lodge fire
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Sergeant Olivia Meares: Wellington Police have charged a fourth person with manslaughter in relation to the fatal fire at Loafers Lodge in 2023....
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K!DZ POP CON ASIA: Exhibitor Highlights at K!DZ POP CON 2025
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 June 2025 – The ultimate kids and family event of the year, K!DZ POP CON 2025, is set to take...
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Arrest made over Pakuranga fire
Source: New Zealand Police Counties Manukau Police have made an arrest following a fire at the McDonalds restaurant in Pakuranga last month. Detectives have been investigating the suspicious fire which...
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Fatal house fire, Waitara
Source: New Zealand Police To be attributed to Detective Senior Sergeant Debra Gower: One person has been located deceased following a house fire in Browne Street, Waitara this morning. Emergency...
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Milestone in protection of Franz Josef from floods
Source: New Zealand Government A major step in protecting Franz Josef township on the West Coast has been officially completed. Stage 1 of the Franz Josef Flood Protection Scheme, a...
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NZ’s firefighters demonstrate life-saving extraction skills in Feilding
Source: United Fire Brigades’ Association Tragically, 2025 has already seen 147 fatal road crashes on NZ roads, which trending higher than this time last year – and who is first on...
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Climate – Fifth-Warmest Autumn on Record Brings Wet Weather to the South Island – Seasonal Climate Summary – NIWA
Source: NIWA Autumn 2025 was New Zealand’s fifth-warmest on record, with nationwide average temperatures above the long-term seasonal average for almost all the country, according to NIWA’s latest seasonal climate summary. ...
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Local News – Porirua backs regional approach to water services delivery
Source: Porirua City Council Porirua City Council’s Te Puna Kōrero committee has endorsed a joint regional approach for water services delivery. As part of the Local Water Done Well reform, the...
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Weather News – Brace for the cold: a wintry weekend in store – MetService
Source: MetService Covering period of Thursday 5 – Monday 9 JuneAfter a night of wild weather, MetService is forecasting on-and-off showers on Thursday, before a cold cup of winter is...
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Auckland Council backs environmental stars with a burst of funding
Source: Auckland Council Sixty-four conservation projects carried out by mana whenua and community groups around Tāmaki Makaurau have received Auckland Council funding in the current financial year to help protect,...
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Gold market: May 2025 overview and June 2025 outlook. A monthly digest by the global broker Octa
Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 June 2025 – May proved to be a rather challenging month for gold traders. XAUUSD, the primary financial...
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Statement from the family of Liam Hockings
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to the family of Liam Hockings: As a family, we are still coming to terms with the devastating loss of Liam, who tragically lost his...
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Manslaughter charges for three people related to the Loafers Lodge fatal fire
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Timothy Leitch – Wellington Area Investigations Manager: Today, Police have charged three people with manslaughter in relation to the fatal fire...
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Healthline celebrates its 25-year anniversary of trusted service and impact – and launches a GP booking initiative
Source: Whakarongorau Aotearoa An estimated 3.45 million people have contacted Healthline since it launched 25 years ago Whether it is for a 2am check on their baby’s continuous crying, a rash...
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Construction Sector – Construction cost growth flatlines as industry slowdown persists
Source: Quotable Value The latest figures from QV CostBuilder show construction costs overall have barely risen in the second quarter of 2025, amidst an ongoing downturn for the industry. The average...
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First Responders – Waitangi Bridge ship fire update #2
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews have brought the fire on The Tui in Paihia under control this morning. Community Risk Manager Mitchell Brown says...
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Plan ahead now for heavy rain today, Auckland Emergency Management urges Aucklanders
Source: Auckland Council Aucklanders are urged to be prepared for heavy rain and strong winds later today and this evening, which are forecast to hit during the commute home this...
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Government to protect and enhance Milford Sound Piopiotahi
Source: New Zealand Government The Government will invest $15.2 million into upgrading infrastructure and enhancing conservation at Milford Sound Piopiotahi to sustainably grow tourism while also protecting the jewel in...
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Tasman Targets Anti-Social Road Users
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Tasman District Road Policing Manager, Acting Inspector Nathan Snell. From Wednesday 28 May to Sunday 1 June 2025, Tasman Police delivered an operation focused...
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Protecting Families by Protecting Pets – a national call to action
Source: New Zealand Government Minister for the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence Karen Chhour is advocating for increased protections for family pets in family violence incidents. “I want to...
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Outstanding New Zealanders honoured
Source: New Zealand Government Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has congratulated the 2025 recipients of King’s Birthday Honours. “Every person on this list has made New Zealand a better place. “Locally,...
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More to the case following traffic stop
Source: New Zealand Police Night shift staff pursued a lead that led to a great catch for Mt Wellington Police this morning. At around 3.20am, units were patrolling near Penrose...
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Update: Muriwai sudden death
Source: New Zealand Police Police can now provide a brief update into a sudden death in Muriwai earlier this morning. A person’s body was located after a car fire was...
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Police attending sudden death in Muriwai
Source: New Zealand Police Police are in attendance at a car fire in Muriwai this morning. Fire and Emergency advised Police of the fire on Jack Butt Lane at 8.34am....