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Dog incidents trending upwards, stats show

· October 17, 2025

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  17 October 2025 And the data shows kiwi, our national bird, is falling victim to uncontrolled dogs at a concerning rate. Hayden Loper, DOC Principal...

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Double fatality following Northland crash

· October 17, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Northland Police can now confirm two people have died following this morning’s crash on SH1, Brynderwyn, Northland. Just after 3am Police received a report of the...

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New funding for Bikes in Schools

· October 17, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Kiwi kids will be able to learn cycling safety skills, alongside more bike tracks being built in schools, thanks to new funding for the Bikes In...

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A tale of tara iti: Naturing through storytime

· October 17, 2025

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  17 October 2025 Iti – the Hungry Fairy Tern, written by Monique Rowe, illustrated by Rebecca Gibbs, and published by Duck Creek Press in collaboration...

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$100 million reinvested into more classrooms

· October 17, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s relentless focus on driving efficiencies and value for money in school property has freed up $100 million to reinvest into more new, safe, warm...

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Road closed, Avondale

· October 17, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Chalmers Street, Avondale is closed following a crash this morning. Police were called at 8.20am following reports of a collison between a vehicle and a train....

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Speech to the ASEAN – NZ Business Council

· October 17, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government [Speech delivered to the ASEAN – NZ Business Council, at 7:35am, Auckland Business Chamber] Good morning.  Simon Bridges, Chief Executive of the Auckland Business Chamber; Kathleen Morrison,...

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Traffic delays, Ti Rakau, Drive, Pakuranga

· October 17, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Police are advising motorists to expect delays on Ti Rakau Drive, near the intersection of Burswood Drive, Pakuranga, following a crash at around 7.27am. One lane...

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Serious crash, SH1 Brynderwyn, Northland

· October 17, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Northland Police are responding to a serious crash involving a car and a truck at SH1 Brynderwyn around 3.06am. Traffic controls are in place and motorists...

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Road closed, State Highway 28, Putaruru

· October 17, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 28/Whites Road, Putaruru is closed following a serious crash this morning. Police were called to the two-vehicle crash at around 5.20am.  The road is...

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EIT student brings Latin flair to Matilda the Musical

· October 16, 2025

Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 3 hours ago EIT Bachelor of Creative Practice (Music) student Nicolas Lopez has stepped into the role of Rudolpho in Matilda the Musical. The 28-year-old,...