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Wednesday, 13 April 2016

Is it safe to dump Fukushima waste into the sea?

Japan has called for hundreds of thousands tonnes of irradiated water from the nuclear plant to be released into the Pacific Ocean. Karl Mathiesen looks at the potential impacts...

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Gin, Ride & Tea at Open Streets Scoop

Frocks on bikes, the goddesses of glamour, invite you to celebrate Open Streets 2016 in usual high style with us: https://www.facebook.com/events/1701373230152089/ . ......

Wreath Making for Anzac Day 2016 Scoop

The custom of laying wreaths is a tradition visited each April. It brings reflection, solemnity, realism and pride across New Zealand and Australia. ......

Pest-free homecoming for tiny Robins Scoop

The birdsong of the native North Island robins or toutouwai will once again fill Shakespear Open Sanctuary following the release of the first pairs last week (Friday 8 April) into their new pest-free home. Auckland Council’s Regional Park Rangers ... ......

Annoying ants need early action Scoop

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Wellington City Council leads the charge in clean transport Scoop

Over the next three days, Wellingtonians can see and ride in electric cars and experience the future of environmentally sustainable transport. A lucky Wellingtonian may even win an electric car for a week. ......

Upper Waitaki Water Committee to consider two new projects Scoop

A multi-award winning charity is seeking feedback and support from the Upper Waitaki Water Zone Committee on two proposals in the zone at its meeting on April 15. ......

Motor vehicle collision - Bay of Plenty Scoop

Police are currently in attendance on State Highway 29, Kaimai where two trucks have collided. No injury has been sustained, however the road has now been reduced to a single line of traffic flow for all converging vehicles. The road is expected to ... ......

Lincoln Rd Christchurch blocked by train Scoop

Due to a train coming off the tracks, Lincoln Rd between Addington and Moorhouse Ave will be blocked for the next 2 - 4hrs. Traffic is currently being diverted. ......

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