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Police put pressure on gangs
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police have filed over 3000 charges against gang members since the introduction of the Gangs Act in late November. Between 21 November 2024 and...
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First Responders – Fire and Emergency responds to church fires in Masterton
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews have attended four church fires in Masterton this morning, which started between 4.25am and 4.35am. The churches are: Anglican...
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Police investigating suspicious church fires in Masterton
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police are investigating after four suspicious fires at churches in Masterton early today. Emergency services were called to the fires from around 4.25am. Police...
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Three arrests following Te Puke tangi
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Attributable to Acting Inspector Shannon Clifford Police had a large presence in the Te Puke area today, monitoring a tangi for the father of...
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Appeal for information following fatal vehicle fire, Puketaha
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police hope the public can help the investigation into a fatal vehicle fire in Puketaha early on Wednesday 19 February. We would like to...
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Storm recovery planning underway in Āwhitu
Source: Auckland Council The Pollok Community Hall and Emergency Hub is working with the Tāmaki Makaurau Recovery Office, helping drive recovery planning in the Āwhitu community. This is part of...
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Barbecues Galore Acquires Barbecue Country Edmonton
Source: Media Outreach ALBERTA & ONTARIO, CANADA – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 February 2025 – In a joint agreement that completes today at 11:00 am MST, Barbecue Country, of...
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Fire Safety – Outdoor fires prohibited in Manawatū-Whanganui coastal areas
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand has declared a prohibited fire season in Manawatū-Whanganui’s coastal areas from 8am on Friday 21 February, until further notice. A...
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DFI Retail Group to Announce 2024 Full Year Financial Results and Host Analyst Presentation Live Webcast
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 February 2025 – DFI Retail Group Holdings Limited will announce its 2024 Full Year Results after market close...
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Three people taken into custody on Karangahape Road
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Three people have been arrested following a firearms incident in Herne Bay this afternoon. At around 1.30pm, information was received that a man was...
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Weather News – An end to the mugginess at last – MetService
Source: MetService Covering period of Thursday 20th – Sunday 23rd February – Muggy conditions finally come to an end as rain and fresh southwesterlies spread from the south. The rain...
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Tenchijin – Japan’s Leading Satellite Tech Company to Develop its own Satellite and Launch in 2027
Source: Media Outreach “Thermo Earth of Love Project” to Enhance Surface Temperature Observation and Advance its Solutions Further TOKYO, JAPAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 February 2025 – On...
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Universities – Power struggles: The psychology behind workplace energy use – UoA
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) Do you ever take the stairs instead of the lift or print double-sided – not for fitness, or to stretch the last few sheets of...
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Unexplained death, Puketaha, Waikato
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) An investigation is under way into the death of a person, who was found following a car fire at Puketaha overnight. Emergency services were...
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Going for growth to boost farmer confidence
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is turbo charging growth to return confidence to the primary sector through common sense policies that are driving productivity and farm-gate returns, Agriculture Minister...
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State Highway 8 between Millers Flat and Raes Junction impacted by flooding
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) State Highway 8 between Millers Flat and Raes Junction is being impacted by flooding. Motorists are asked take alternative routes if possible, or delay...
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Gaza – Less than seven percent of pre-conflict water levels available to Rafah and North Gaza, worsening a health catastrophe – Oxfam
Source: Oxfam Aotearoa – Nearly 1,700 kilometres of water and sanitation networks have been destroyed – Big-ticket repairs of networks urgently needed but Israeli government balks in approving supplies The resumption of aid...
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Frogs impacted by predators, climate change
Source: Department of Conservation Date: 18 February 2025 An independent panel of experts has assessed all 20 frog species and sub-species found in New Zealand, and one newt. Four species have...
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Local boards adopt Emergency Readiness and Response Plans
Source: Auckland Council In times of crisis, local communities come together to help each other out, and they play a critical role in emergency responses. That’s why Auckland Emergency Management...
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Free speech failures come home to roost
Source: ACT Party After a rainbow event at Te Atatū Community Centre was stormed and shut down over the weekend, ACT Justice spokesperson Todd Stephenson is calling for cross-party commitment to free speech,...
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Events – Over 100 Firefighters Compete at UFBA National Waterway Challenge
Source: United Fire Brigades’ Association Each year, over 20,000 fires threaten precious homes, businesses, our natural environment and lives across New Zealand. We have seen several large vegetation fires this summer...
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No one wants to be stuck between a rock and a hard place – Rock scaling works planned for State Highway 65, Higgins Bluff
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Improving the resilience of state highways in the South Island continues, with State Highway 65 at Higgins Bluff near Murchison set for improvements. Contractors will...
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Crucial Penlink detour road repaired and strengthened
Source: Auckland Council Repairs to a major storm-related slip on Duck Creek Road, a crucial access road during the construction of O Mahurangi – Penlink, the new seven-kilometre highway between...
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Northland Regional Council news briefs 17/02/25
Source: Northland Regional Council Coastal Conversations Coastal Conversations events will be held around Whangārei district during Seaweek for coastal communities to discuss coastal issues, ask questions, connect with others, and hear...
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Milestone reached for Takitimu North Link Stage 1 Road of National Significance
Source: New Zealand Government Construction of Takitimu North Link Stage 1, a new four lane expressway connecting Tauranga and Te Puna, has passed the halfway point, which is great news...
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Weather News – A Muggy and Wet Week – humidity is back! – MetService
Source: MetService Covering period of Monday 17th -Thursday 20th February – ‘Warm and moist’ is the name of the game this week with a swath of tropical air over Aotearoa New...
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First Responders – Lewis Pass Road fire update #6
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Firefighters have made good progress consolidating the containment lines around the Lewis Pass Road fireground today and will return tomorrow to continue mopping up remaining...