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Germany “rested on its laurels” too long, report finds
Source: Media Outreach LOS ANGELES, USA – Newsaktuell – 31 January 2025 – High levels of governance have masked a slow decline in Germany, with political, economic, and social fractures...
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Serious crash closes SH6, Westland
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) State Highway 6 is closed near the Kakapotahi River following a crash. The two-vehicle crash was reported around 6:10pm. One person has been seriously...
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Fatal crash: Fairlight Road, Southland
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police can confirm one person has died following a crash in Southland yesterday. The single vehicle crash occurred on Fairlight Road just before 10pm....
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Water you waiting for?? Fun ways to stay cool and active in Tāmaki Makaurau
Source: Auckland Council The opportunities to join in on a splash of fun in Tāmaki Makaurau abound. Make the most of summer with Auckland Council’s Pool and Leisure Centres, suitable...
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Release: Mining plan offers false promises with real damage
Source: New Zealand Labour Party The Government is doubling down on outdated and volatile fossil fuels, showing how shortsighted and destructive their policies are for working New Zealanders. “Shane Jones’...
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Transport – Pothole repairs are paying off
Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand Transporting New Zealand says the intensified focus on road maintenance and pothole repair is paying off, preventing damage to vehicles, supporting road safety and...
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Further rockfall protection and slip repair work at State Highway 6 Dellows Bluff
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Drivers can expect to see more work on State Highway 6 at Dellows Bluff with work to fix a new slip site set to get...
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Waikato & Bay of Plenty state highway works January/February 2025
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency State Highway 29 continues to be a hive of activity with night works starting on the Kaimai Range from Sunday 9 February for 10 nights. ...
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Government Cuts – Scaled-back new Dunedin hospital puts cost-cutting before health – NZNO
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation The Coalition Government’s scaled-back new Dunedin hospital build is putting cost-cutting ahead of health and wellbeing, the New Zealand Nurses Organisation Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa...
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Release: Dunedin wins, hospital build continues
Source: New Zealand Labour Party The people of Dunedin have won in an almost year-long battle to have their hospital confirmed, but National’s delays have cost dearly. “Though there are...
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Justice served in Southland drug operation
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attribute to Southern District Crime Manager Detective Inspector Shona Low: Police have smashed a significant Southland drug operation, thanks to some dodgy-looking crockery intercepted...
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98 per cent of potholes repaired within 24 hours
Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s commitment to get New Zealand’s roads back on track is delivering strong results, with around 98 per cent of potholes on state highways repaired...
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New campaign calls for an end to criminalising Aotearoa’s vulnerable children – Save the Children
Source: Save the Children Save the Children has today launched a new campaign calling on New Zealanders to oppose a new Government bill looking to introduce the use of physical force...
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Decision reached on Dunedin Hospital
Source: New Zealand Government The former Cadbury factory will be the site of the Inpatient Building for the new Dunedin Hospital and Health Minister Simeon Brown says actions have been...
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First Plunket site begins delivering childhood immunisations
Source: New Zealand Government From today, Plunket in Whāngarei will be offering childhood immunisations – the first of up to 27 sites nationwide, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. The investment...
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A new direction for the minerals sector to grow the economy
Source: New Zealand Government Firstly I want to thank OceanaGold for hosting our event today. Your operation at Waihi is impressive. I want to acknowledge local MP Scott Simpson, local...
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Govt Cuts – Workers sound alarm as Govt cuts impact services Kiwis rely on – PSA Survey
Source: PSA The Government’s austerity measures are taking a toll on public servants’ wellbeing and their ability to deliver effective public services, a new PSA survey has found. More than 4,000...
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Housing Market – Housing market close to a trough – CoreLogic
Source: CoreLogic Property values in Aotearoa New Zealand edged -0.1% lower in January, marking the fifth month in a row with limited movement. The CoreLogic Home Value Index (HVI) shows...
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Miners celebrate support for economic growth – Straterra
Source: Straterra Inc Miners are celebrating the Government’s support for growing mining’s contribution to the economy with the release of a minerals strategy and critical minerals list today, says Straterra chief...
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Fire Safety – Fire restrictions eased in parts of Mid-South Canterbury
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand has revoked the restrictions on lighting outdoor fires in the lower-lying areas of Mid-South Canterbury from 8am on Friday 31...
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First Responders – Tiwai Peninsula vegetation fire update #2
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews are back on Tiwai Peninsula in Invercargill today, where the large vegetation fire has not grown further overnight. The...
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Signs of hope as Whangamarino Wetlands bounces back from fire
Source: Department of Conservation Date: 31 January 2025 The good news comes just ahead of World Wetlands Day, which celebrates and raises awareness of the significant role wetlands play for the...
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Taranaki Maunga Granted Legal Personhood
Source: Te Pati Maori Today marks a historic moment for Taranaki iwi with the passing of the Te Pire Whakatupua mō Te Kāhui Tupua/Taranaki Maunga Collective Redress Bill in Parliament....
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Government signs NZ up to a decade’s more pine planting – Federated Farmers
Source: Federated Farmers The Government’s announcement today of a 2035 climate target of a 51-55% emissions reduction has signed New Zealand up for a decade more of planting pine on productive...
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Fatal crash: Chatham Road, Flaxmere
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police can confirm one person has died following a crash on Chatham Road this afternoon. The crash involved a car and a cyclist, and...
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Search continues for missing 24-year-old Travis
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police are continuing the search for 24-year-old Travis, who has been missing since 17 January. Travis travelled from Wellington to the Waikato region, where...
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Swimwerks Launches Sponsorship for Lifeguard Training Initiative in Singapore
Source: Media Outreach Through this program, Swimwerks not only promotes water safety but also creates meaningful training opportunities for deserving individuals. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 January 2025...