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RNZ News (Unofficial) @radionz.nzcow.com · 5h

📢 Heavy rain battered Waitomo in the early hours of yesterday morning, causing rivers to rise and flooding roads, farms and some houses.

Waitomo flood damage likely to cost district millions, mayor says

RNZ News (Unofficial) @radionz.nzcow.com · 6h

📢 The collision happened near Tirau, near the intersection of SH1 and Horahora Road.

Two dead, three injured after Waikato car crash

RNZ News (Unofficial) @radionz.nzcow.com · 7h

📢 Council hydrologist Craig Goodier was cross-examined over whether logs or concrete may have blocked the waterway.

Cyclone Gabrielle inquest: Possible Esk River mouth blockage in spotlight

RNZ News (Unofficial) @radionz.nzcow.com · 8h

📢 The flatbed truck carrying a digger was stopped on the tracks, when the freight train smashed into it.

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Train-truck collision on Kapiti Coast under investigation

RNZ News (Unofficial) @radionz.nzcow.com · 8h

📢 After falling to about 160 birds in the 1990s, the rowi population is now up to about 700 in the West Coast sanctuary.

Operation Nest Egg making Ōkārito Forest safe breeding ground for rowi kiwi

RNZ News (Unofficial) @radionz.nzcow.com · 8h

📢 "It's not just your fitness, it's the resilience", says DOC as it launches a new cadet programme.

DOC launches new cadet programme: 'It's about making a real difference'

RNZ News (Unofficial) @radionz.nzcow.com · 9h

📢 The fault "could allow an unauthorised person access to a secure area without a user first touching their hand to the device".

'Touch to exit' security switch recalled as it may allow unauthorised access to secure areas

RNZ News (Unofficial) @radionz.nzcow.com · 9h

📢 It follows an apparent decision to begin regulating podcasts and online media.

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Winston Peters accuses Broadcasting Standards Authority of 'Soviet era stasi' censorship

RNZ News (Unofficial) @radionz.nzcow.com · 9h

📢 Senior sergeant Steve Watt has been with police for 25 years.

Police Association elects new president

RNZ News (Unofficial) @radionz.nzcow.com · 9h

📢 The global ticket reseller says it has not made a concession, as the Commerce Commission suggests.

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Viagogo makes 'a 180-degree U-turn' on position - Commerce Commission

RNZ News (Unofficial) @radionz.nzcow.com · 10h

📢 The coronial inquest also heard police did not follow the prepared eruption response plan in 2019.

Emergency response time to White Island eruption questioned at coronial inquest

RNZ News (Unofficial) @radionz.nzcow.com · 10h

📢 But S&P noted budget deficits and debt need to be tackled.

Global rating agency reaffirms NZ high level credit rating

RNZ News (Unofficial) @radionz.nzcow.com · 10h

📢 On-call police officer provided support to medical team who ultimately decided to return to New Plymouth after access to Waikato was blocked.

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Police help ambulance with mother and newborn blocked by floods in Awakino

RNZ News (Unofficial) @radionz.nzcow.com · 10h

📢 Science Minister Shane Reti has responded by restructuring the grants process for projects.

Science review doubles down on 'particularly fragile', underfunded system

RNZ News (Unofficial) @radionz.nzcow.com · 10h

📢 The big-spending Saudi-backed rugby competition is reportedly on the verge of signing stars from both union and league.

NRL players face 10-year ban for joining rebel R360 rugby competition

RNZ News (Unofficial) @radionz.nzcow.com · 11h

📢 Paul Conway told a Sydney investment conference the much-maligned strategy essentially paid for itself.

Reserve Bank chief economist Paul Conway defends money-printing during Covid pandemic

RNZ News (Unofficial) @radionz.nzcow.com · 12h

📢 More than 1300 dog attacks and 15,000 roaming dogs are reported to the council each year.

In-house dog desexing helps Auckland Council combat overpopulation

RNZ News (Unofficial) @radionz.nzcow.com · 12h

📢 Trump previously raised the possibility of moving games amid his crackdown on Democratic-run cities

Trump says FIFA chief would back moving World Cup games

RNZ News (Unofficial) @radionz.nzcow.com · 12h

📢 The Silver Ferns shooter has for the first time addressed the post match speech which saw her issue a plea for the return of Dame Noeline Taurua.

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Netball: Grace Nweke opens up on sidelining of Dame Noeline Taurua

RNZ News (Unofficial) @radionz.nzcow.com · 12h

📢 The names of two people killed in a suspicious house fire in Auckland have been released by police.

Father and son killed in double homicide house fire named

RNZ News (Unofficial) @radionz.nzcow.com · 12h

📢 The celebrations in the city centre are getting bigger each year, offering visitors a little something for everyone.

Auckland’s Diwali Festival dazzles with diverse offerings

RNZ News (Unofficial) @radionz.nzcow.com · 13h

📢 The villa in Ponsonby is 102 years old and has required frequent repairs.

New Zealand's 'most expensive state house' sells for $3.4 million

RNZ News (Unofficial) @radionz.nzcow.com · 13h

📢 Wattie's New Zealand is further reducing local fruit and vegetable crops, citing an ongoing struggle against cheaper imports.

Wattie's NZ taking fewer tomatoes, corn, beetroot until demand increases

RNZ News (Unofficial) @radionz.nzcow.com · 14h

📢 Central Otago's Dave McKenzie has withdrawn after being accused of financial misconduct.

Otago councillor accused of financial misconduct, Dave McKenzie, resigns

RNZ News (Unofficial) @radionz.nzcow.com · 14h

📢 The Speaker has given MPs a dressing down over falling standards around leave, attendance and dress.

Greens warn Gerry Brownlee over becoming 'fashion police'