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Tauranga landslides inquiry delayed by agencies too slow to provide information
The extension requested because the review commissioned separately by the Tauranga City Council was completed about two months behind schedule.
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More schools than ever in government donation scheme
Schools are staying in the government-funded school donation scheme even if their communities become too well-off to remain eligible.
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World3d ago
Wellington residents call for action six months on from flooding
One person died and hundreds fled from their homes when severe thunderstorms overwhelmed storm water systems and flood water, mud and silt swept into homes in April.
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World3d ago
Ombudsman complaint filed over felling order for Tauranga protected tree
A resident has sought a stop work order to prevent the tree from being removed.
NNzherald
Brief
World3d ago
The War Room newsletter: Ukraine’s Starlink starvation is a warning
Satellite communications will underwrite future warfare, writes Alex Turner, our defence editor
TThe Economist
World3d ago
Final section of Ōtaki to North of Levin highway taking shape
RNZ had a look around the work site of the 24-kilometre Te Pae o Tararua, which is expected to open in late 2029.
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World3d ago
Is the Aussie dream fading?
With Australian unemployment numbers increasing sharply, economists say the trans-Tasman pull may lessen for New Zealanders.
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World3d ago
Infrastructure NZ election plea: Keep individual projects out of coalition deals
Nick Leggett says Parliament should make the final call on specific projects and priorities, but only at the midway point between elections.
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'It's hell': residents reel after violent weekend riots and protests across France
Shops were looted and public buildings were set ablaze in cities across France over the weekend, as nationwide protests turned violent. The unrest follows weeks of demonstrations by secondary school pupils, rocking the country six months before a crunch presidential election and amid mounting economic pressures French prime minister calls for ‘local and partial’ curfews after riots Continue reading...
TThe Guardian
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World3d ago
What we know about apparent attack on Australian MP hit by car
Helen Haines was hit by a car in what the prime minister has called a "deliberate act".
TThe Bbc
World3d ago
Kolkata’s Chorbagan Durga Puja Pandal Stampede: These 'Tech'tics Might Help Navigate Crowds
Kolkata’s Chorbagan Durga Puja Pandal Stampede: Local committees and municipal bodies could deploy a synchronised framework of digital tools and physical rules. News18 explains
NNews 18
World3d ago
BBC icon caught on hot mic asking host if he could 'have a kiss' live on air
BBC World Affairs Editor John Simpson, 82, was caught on a hot mic asking BBC News presenter Geeta Guru-Murthy for a "kiss" after celebrating 60 years with the broadcaster — with both thinking the cameras were off, but viewers were quick to react on social media
DDailystar Co Uk
World4d ago
Landlord in tenancy dispute caught attending online course during trial ordered to pay costs
During the trial, the magistrate heard a sound that revealed the landlord was attending the course on his phone.
CChannel Newsasia
World4d ago
Australia's new 'Ghost Shark' submarines to carry aerial drones, sea mines
The Ghost Shark can travel long distances and would work in tandem with the crewed submarine fleet, officials said.
CChannel Newsasia
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Super Typhoon Champi may bring strong winds to East Sea
The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting warned on the afternoon of October 18 that a very powerful storm, internationally named Champi, was active over the northwestern Pacific Ocean.
BBáo Sài Gòn Giải Phóng
World4d ago
Indonesia considers expanding dry ice trials to tackle haze after 'fairly effective' South Sumatra test
"If this technology is considered effective, does not cost too much and can be applied across Indonesia, then why not?" new Indonesia disaster agency head Kristomei Sianturi said.
CChannel Newsasia
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Lula and Bolsonaro spar in Brazil poll debate
SAO PAULO: Firing off personal attacks, Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and right-wing senator Flavio Bolsonaro held their first debate on Sunday (Oct 18), a week before a tight presidential electi
CChannel Newsasia
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Australian Greens senator denies claims of misconduct towards women
Jordon Steele-John says the timing of the claims motivated by "nasty political games" within the Greens.
TThe Bbc