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Southern Fires Prompt Outdoor Burning Warning
Central Otago and Upper Waitaki zones in Otago are under a restricted fire season until further notice since 16 December, so no burning is permitted in these areas currently. The general Queenstown Lakes zone is restricted so can burn only with ... ...
Outdoor Fires Restricted In Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland
A restricted fire season means anyone who wants to light an outdoor fire will need a fire permit authorised by Fire and Emergency. The Hauraki Gulf Islands remain in a prohibited fire season, which means all outdoor fires are banned on the islands. ...
Man Facing Range Of Charges After Search Warrant, Napier
Around 60 bags of cannabis and a small quantity of methamphetamine were also seized, alongside a scale and $3900 cash. ...
Australia warns of ‘strongest possible action’ if citizen killed in Ukraine
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has pledged to
No-nonsense Indigenous woman says what many are thinking about Australia Day: 'It's a date' | ...
An Indigenous female truck driver has unleashed on critics of Australia Day, calling on her residents to 'celebrate being an Aussie' on January 26. The truckie, who lives in Beverley in Western Australia's Wheatbelt region, took to TikTok last month to share
WELCOME BACK: Glory to Kohn on return to NZ champs
Gisborne longboarder Hannah Kohn’s return to the national championship cauldron ended in glory on day 3 of the 2025 National Surfing Championships in New Plymouth. It was one of two titles claimed by Gisborne surfers on Tuesday - Stella Smith winning the
Racial bias ‘did likely exist’ in major medical exam: review
An investigation into claims by New Zealand doctors that a major medical exam was discriminatory against candidates who aren’t white has concluded that “unconscious bias, including racism” did likely exist. The Royal Australasian College of Physicians
People warned not to eat fish washing up on Akl beaches after trawler sinks
Fish that wash up on north Auckland beaches following the sinking of a commercial fishing vessel are not safe to eat, Fisheries New Zealand has warned. People are being urged to avoid collecting or eating the dead snapper that may float ashore after
Information Sought After Arson Incident, Raglan
Just after 5pm, emergency services were notified of a fire that had been lit near the Raglan Airfield. This fire spread rapidly due to the dry conditions, threatening nearby campgrounds and infrastructure. ...
Australia summons Russian ambassador over reports captured soldier killed
SYDNEY - Australia summoned the
Police seek witnesses after arson near Raglan Airfield
Police investigating an arson in Raglan want to speak to witnesses. Emergency services were notified of a fire that had been lit
'So many hearts broken': 14-year-old killed in crash that injured four others
A small Hawke’s Bay community is in mourning after a much-loved high school student died in a highway car crash. Kaos Kotuhi-Brown, 14, was killed in a single-vehicle crash reported to police on State Highway 2, between Ohinepaka and Mōhaka, near Wairoa about
Trump says he will create ‘External Revenue Service’ for tariffs
US President-elect Donald Trump says he plans to form an “External Revenue Service” for tariff collection, less than a week before he takes office. This comes as Trump, who posted the statement on social media, has promised sweeping levies on allies and
Australia’s March-loading NWS condensate cash differentials pressured by weak cracks, downstream margins
Australian North West Shelf condensate cargoes loading in
New Zealand won't 'get rich' by focusing trade in the South Pacific alone, PM says
New Zealand is the latest country to sign an economic partnership with the United Arab Emirates. ...
Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed receives Prime Minister of New Zealand at Wahat Al Karama
ABU DHABI, 14th January, 2025 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin
China Fiji relations highlighted during courtesy call
The Chinese Ambassador to Fiji, Zhou Jian, paid a
Australia Shares Shapes for Modest Opening Rise
Australia’s S&P;/ASX 200 looks likely to edge higher at the open after a choppy session for U.S. stocks.
First official I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! Australia cast member REVEALED - ...
I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! Australia has officially announced the first star that will be heading into the South African jungle on Sunday. Matty 'J' Johnson announced to Instagram on Wednesday morning that the 'lion is out of the bag' and he will
'Relief': Waimea Dam dispute finally ends
The final cost of the Waimea Community Dam in Tasman has been confirmed at $211 million and the district’s mayor is relieved to see the end of the contentious project. Dam operator Waimea Water Limited (WWL) made the announcement on Monday after disputes
Taupō Man Hands Himself In After Escaping Custody
The man handed himself in at Taupō Police Station shortly after 9am today. ...
‘Sudden disaster’: Trawler sinks near Kawau Island
Two fishermen are safe after their trawler rapidly sank off near Kawau Island. The trawler was returning home when its skipper reported the vessel taking on water off Moturekareka
Exploration of root-lesion nematodes in New Zealand maize crops reveals a potential new species
A new study has lifted the
Jalsa Salana New Zealand 2025: A Celebration Of Freedom, Faith, And Unity
A vast majority of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in New Zealand are former refugees who fled religious persecution in Pakistan. In New Zealand, they have found safety, freedom, and the opportunity to practice their faith openly. ...
Australia's Being Destroyed - On Purpose
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Turn problems into solutions for culture and agriculture across Australia and the Americas, Anthony James says
Anthony James, host of The RegenNarration Podcast, joins Mongabay’s podcast to share news and views on community resilience and land regeneration in both the Americas and Australia. James recounts how some creatures seen as invasive pests in
Australia news live: Brisbane tops list for most expensive private schooling; Albanese to campaign in Tasmania
Prime minister to spruik NBN and housing spending in latest early campaign visit. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast
Correction - Black Jack Fire Update #11
Incident Controller Shane Bromley said the areas where crews will work are on terrain that is difficult to reach. ...
