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📢 While rates rises have been blamed for at least 31 regions ditching their mayors, Whakatāne has opted for a mayor more welcoming of nice-to-have projects.

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Whakatāne opts for Nandor Tanczos and his 'nice-to-have' approach

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📢 Worldwide exports out of China were 8.3% higher than a year earlier, at $328.5 billion, surpassing economists’ estimates.

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China's exports to US drop – global shipments hits six-month high

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1News NZ (Unofficial) @1newsnz.nzcow.com · 5h

📢 While the farming industry responded positively to the news, many climate scientists condemned the move as an unprecedented rollback.

Fears weaker methane target signals a wider climate action retreat

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📢 Northland District Commander, Superintendent Matt Srhoj, said officers saw a car travelling at high speed along Dave Culham Drive at 11.15pm on Saturday.

Driver killed after police pursuit in Whāngarei

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📢 Public perceptions of the political parties and their leaders seem mired in disapproval – but that's not how everyone is reading them.

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What do party leaders think of the latest 1News poll?

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📢 Auckland Transport said some bus routes would be detoured until further notice.

Electric bus crashes into transport hub in Auckland's New Lynn

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📢 Both the major party leaders take an approval dive in the latest 1News/Verian poll.

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Poll: Luxon and Hipkins’ approval ratings tumble, coalition holds steady

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1News NZ (Unofficial) @1newsnz.nzcow.com · 6h

📢 Auckland Transport said some bus routes would be detoured until further notice.

Bus crashes into transport hub in Auckland's New Lynn

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1News NZ (Unofficial) @1newsnz.nzcow.com · 6h

📢 New Zealand First confirms it supports the changes present in a Select Committee report but it will not support the bill into law without further major changes.

NZ First won't support Gene Tech bill – barring major changes

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1News NZ (Unofficial) @1newsnz.nzcow.com · 7h

📢 The Police Air Support Unit responded to three scary situations in Tāmaki Makaurau over the past week.

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Tide traps tourist on Sunday stroll to an island in east Auckland

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📢 Single-digit margins leave mayoral hopefuls in suspense, Razor stays loyal as All Blacks go for experience on Grand Slam tour, and how to make financial progress these holidays.

Five Big Things That Happened Today: Monday, October 13

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1News NZ (Unofficial) @1newsnz.nzcow.com · 7h

📢 Police said the single vehicle crash occurred on Whangārei Heads Rd in Tamaterau.

‘Huge bang’: Vehicle on fire after going over bank in Northland

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📢 Education Minister Erica Stanford says phonics checks have shown a "significant boost" in reading success.

Minister hails structured literacy for boosting new entrant reading

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1News NZ (Unofficial) @1newsnz.nzcow.com · 8h

📢 The Prime Minister is speaking to reporters following his weekly Cabinet meeting.

Watch live: PM Luxon speaks at post-Cabinet media conference

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📢 There will be just three newcomers to the Nelson City Council as all the incumbents, including Smith, have retained their seats.

Nelson Mayor Nick Smith's priorities after 'terrible year'

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1News NZ (Unofficial) @1newsnz.nzcow.com · 9h

📢 Scott Robertson's squad of 36 features few surprises and no high-profile casualties, despite some players appearing to be on the outer recently.

Razor stays loyal as All Blacks go for experience on Grand Slam tour

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1News NZ (Unofficial) @1newsnz.nzcow.com · 9h

📢 Moriori language week will begin on Monday, November 17 – with or without official recognition.

First-ever Moriori language week a 'long time coming'

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1News NZ (Unofficial) @1newsnz.nzcow.com · 9h

📢 Portland protesters put the city's quirky and irreverent reputation on display by donning inflatable costumes and pedalling through the streets wearing nothing, or next to.

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'Quirky' protests against federal troops in Portland

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1News NZ (Unofficial) @1newsnz.nzcow.com · 10h

📢 The pair, whose names are suppressed, were returning from a hut in Mt Richmond Forest Park late on April 8 last year when their ute rolled 98 metres down a steep bank.

Teen friends killed as ute rolls 98m on mountain

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📢 The proposed six-month trial will begin next February, if approved, in three areas – parts of Te Atatū Peninsula, Panmure/Tāmaki, and Clendon Park/Weymouth.

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Rates reduction proposed with fortnightly rubbish collection trial

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📢 Australia finished on 331-7 with Ellyse Perry (47 not out) hitting the winning six off the last ball of the 49th over, in reply to India's 330 in 48.5 overs.

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Australia beats India with highest successful run chase in women’s ODI

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📢 Grove Racing young gun Payne is second in the standings after triumphing in one of the most extraordinary races at Mount Panorama in its 65-year history.

Payne stamps Supercars credentials with Bathurst win

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1News NZ (Unofficial) @1newsnz.nzcow.com · 11h

📢 Police speaking with those involved and are interested in hearing from anyone with information.

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Man dies after hitting head during altercation in Hastings

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1News NZ (Unofficial) @1newsnz.nzcow.com · 11h

📢 Special votes could swing razor-thin races in Westland and Kaipara, where just a handful of ballots separate leading candidates.

Single-digit margins leave mayoral hopefuls in suspense

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1News NZ (Unofficial) @1newsnz.nzcow.com · 12h

📢 On Monday, Firearms Safety Authority director of business transformation Superintendent Richard Wilson confirmed the policy had been reviewed and an updated policy was now in effect.

Police reverse McSkimming's firearms vetting changes

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