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In pictures: Anzac Day marked at dawn services across NZ: Thousands are remembering those who fought and died in war. Here are some of the best photos from ...
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Are rugby stadiums really worth it?: Opinion - Large stadiums are sold as an economic boon, but the reality is they tend to require significant investment ...
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Creditor applies to put Auckland country club owner into liquidation: Plans to redevelop an Auckland golf course and country club have hit yet another snag
rnz.co.nz/news/national/515261/creditor-applies-to-put-auckland-country-club-owner-into-liquidation
Environment Court shuts down Pākiri sand mining appeal: The court found the 'clear benefits' of continuing to take sand from Pākiri didn't ...
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'I was in awe of Germaine Greer's face, her neck, her hands': Sue Kedgley on Ngāhuia te Awekōtuku on Germaine Greer
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Pensioner housing unit sale: 'There's so much more they could have done': Pensioners who own units in a council-run scheme that's up for sale say they were ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/514874/pensioner-housing-unit-sale-there-s-so-much-more-they-could-have-done
Worker rescued from deep hole at Auckland Central Interceptor site: The worker was winched out by crane after becoming trapped under a steel pole at Auckland ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/514772/worker-rescued-from-deep-hole-at-auckland-central-interceptor-site
Residents of Auckland's City Gardens Apartments ordered to evacuate over fire safety
rnz.co.nz/news/national/514565/residents-of-auckland-s-city-gardens-apartments-ordered-to-evacuate-over-fire-safety
Watercare signals possible 25% increase in water rates: Auckland's water provider chair says she knows struggling residents won't welcome the prospect.
rnz.co.nz/news/national/514096/watercare-signals-possible-25-percent-increase-in-water-rates
Man injured working on Auckland’s Central Interceptor wastewater pipe: A man hurt when he became trapped between a sheet pile and a beam while working six metres ...
nzherald.co.nz/nz/emergency-services-called-to-auckland-construction-site-incident/JE55WMUBYNEDTCTHLL46H3IJG4/
Ōrākei Local Board says rubbish bin may be return after walkers dump dog poo in protest
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Residents of City Gardens Apartments in Auckland to learn fire risk fate: The body corporate of the 16-storey City Gardens Apartments is confident the notice to ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/514677/residents-of-city-gardens-apartments-in-auckland-to-learn-fire-risk-fate
Pensioner housing unit owners worried for future after sale falls through: They thought they were buying their "forever homes" - but say it's now unclear what ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/514265/pensioner-housing-unit-owners-worried-for-future-after-sale-falls-through
Roaming dogs kill up to 30 cats in one suburb as residents live in fear: Some are scared to go outside, while others are not walking their own dogs over concerns ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/513774/roaming-dogs-kill-up-to-30-cats-in-one-suburb-as-residents-live-in-fear
Auckland Council building inspector facing Serious Fraud Office bribery, corruption charges
nzherald.co.nz/nz/auckland-council-building-inspector-facing-serious-fraud-office-bribery-corruption-charges/A7AY72JCT5DEHNHKU24FPWMA7M/
Auckland dog attacks: Callouts for attacks on other animals going up: Roaming dogs are responsible for more than a thousand attacks on animals each year ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/514690/auckland-dog-attacks-callouts-for-attacks-on-other-animals-going-up
Questions remain around safety of Auckland backpackers lodge destroyed by fire: The investigation into the fire at Parnell's City Garden Lodge is still underway ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/513839/questions-remain-around-safety-of-auckland-backpackers-lodge-destroyed-by-fire
Auckland housing hearings halt until certainty returns: Community groups say they are relieved to not have to spend time and money preparing for hearings on ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/12/auckland-housing-hearings-halt-until-certainty-returns/
Auckland housing hearings halt until certainty returns: Community groups say they are relieved to not have to spend time and money preparing for hearings on ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/12/auckland-housing-hearings-halt-until-certainty-returns/
100 randomly chosen Aucklanders opt for time-of-use charging: A group of citizens was put in a room and asked how to fix the city’s transport woes in a more ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/05/chosen-aucklanders-change-minds-in-favour-of-time-of-use-charging/
Auckland's Karangahape Road rainbow crossing covered in white paint: It comes after a rainbow crossing in Gisborne was painted over earlier this week by Destiny ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/512867/auckland-s-karangahape-road-rainbow-crossing-covered-in-white-paint
Entire Auckland suburbs could be left without public transport services - council
rnz.co.nz/news/national/512825/entire-auckland-suburbs-could-be-left-without-public-transport-services-council
The Aucklanders who refuse to use food scrap bins: It's been nearly nearly six months since every Auckland home got a green food waste bin ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/513274/the-aucklanders-who-refuse-to-use-food-scrap-bins
Book of the Week: Tauranga noir: A writer on Outrageous Fortune produces a scary novel about armed gangs running wild
newsroom.co.nz/2024/03/28/book-of-the-week-tauranga-noir/
Auckland Unitary Plan improving housing affordability, research shows: The 2016 plan allowed for intensification, which is helping keep housing and rental costs ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/513134/auckland-unitary-plan-improving-housing-affordability-research-shows
Council funding boost to fight Auckland CBD crime: An employers' representative has welcome the news of a funding boost for downtown Auckland safety and security ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/513628/council-funding-boost-to-fight-auckland-cbd-crime
‘Massive lack of funding’: Auckland Council stuck on how to keep buses running: Auckland Council is "disappointed" with the short timeframe for responding to ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/512972/massive-lack-of-funding-auckland-council-stuck-on-how-to-keep-buses-running
Auckland mayor Wayne Brown had no power to halt transport projects: The mayor had no authority to tell Auckland Transport to immediately stop projects funded by ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/512068/auckland-mayor-wayne-brown-had-no-power-to-halt-transport-projects
Auckland Transport to be stripped of planning powers: The transport minister says he will work with Auckland Council to give it the power to set its own ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/512444/auckland-transport-to-be-stripped-of-planning-powers
What every Aucklander needs to know about the long-term plan: Would you rather have better services or pay lower rates?
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/18-03-2024/what-every-aucklander-needs-to-know-about-the-long-term-plan
Why red seaweed has blanketed Auckland beaches: Masses of red "hair-like" seaweed has covered beaches on Auckland's Hibiscus Coast.
rnz.co.nz/news/national/512070/why-red-seaweed-has-blanketed-auckland-beaches
Govt warns councils against 'picking extremes' in climate decisions: Auckland and 17 other councils have commissioned regional climate projections from ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/03/20/govt-warns-councils-against-picking-extremes-in-climate-decisions/
Winning the war against the aggressive water hyacinth – A Cape Town community’s tireless effort
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-03-01-winning-the-war-against-the-aggressive-water-hyacinth-a-cape-town-communitys-tireless-effort/
Quick Glance: Victory Over Aggressive Water Hyacinths
- For almost a year, Zeekoevlei wetlands in Cape Town battled an invasion of water hyacinths.
- The successful control of water hyacinths was attributed to collaborative efforts of various organizations and volunteers.
- The Zeekoevlei community, with support, has diligently worked to combat and manage the water hyacinth infestation.
- Addressing the water hyacinth issue requires ongoing vigilance and cooperation to prevent future outbreaks.
Things to do this Easter weekend: Nine fun activities in Auckland : It’s a long weekend around the country, and for Aucklanders (or those visiting) there are ...
nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/things-to-do-this-easter-weekend-2024-nine-fun-activities-in-auckland/JH5TL4G77RESPIRAVNSDRAOSFA/
Book of the Week: Tauranga noir: A writer on Outrageous Fortune produces a scary novel about armed gangs running wild
newsroom.co.nz/2024/03/28/book-of-the-week-tauranga-noir/
Inside the epic 9-1-1 season 7 premiere: The shipwreck, the romances, the drama: Angela Bassett, Peter Krause, and more of the '9-1-1' cast preview the ...
ew.com/911-season-7-premiere-preview-interviews-photos-exclusive-8604882
Forget the gym bunny - members press case for MPAL the cat: Gym goers have started a campaign to save their "silent cheerleader" who is threatened with eviction ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/512088/forget-the-gym-bunny-members-press-case-for-mpal-the-cat
Ice can crack so quickly: The Pine Island Ice Shelf in West Antarctica is one of the most critical regions on Earth in the face of climate change ...
spektrum.de/news/gletscher-so-schnell-kann-eis-reissen/2209020
Auckland traffic: Queues building after Southern Motorway crash : Emergency services have rushed to the scene of a crash on Auckland’s southern motorway which is ...
nzherald.co.nz/nz/auckland-traffic-queues-building-after-south-motorway-crash/W2ZW4XM3KRD2NB4UNWUCN25ACE/
When should you wear a vest instead of a jacket? We take a deep dive in our guide to the best insulated vests ⬇️
The Best Insulated Vest
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$20m South Auckland deal: ‘The church wanted to sell to the right person. It wasn’t just about the price’
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Couple waits for categorisation of flood-damaged home, more than a year on: A West Auckland couple say they are sick of waiting to find out the fate of their ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/512453/couple-waits-for-categorisation-of-flood-damaged-home-more-than-a-year-on
Wynyard Crossing remains closed until further notice, announces Eke Panuku: A busy walking bridge connecting downtown Auckland to Wynyard Quarter will remain ...
nzherald.co.nz/nz/wynyard-crossing-remains-closed-until-further-notice-announces-eke-panuku/AQDZANWLIBHWZODKIMEPXDBLTA/
Alemanha: a seca extrema terminou ao fim de anos: Desde 2018 que a Alemanha é afetada por uma grave seca. Agora, os investigadores ambientais informam que a ...
spektrum.de/news/deutschland-extreme-duerre-nach-jahren-vorueber/2208755
Like charges can attract each other: A mysterious violation of electromagnetic rules has a surprising explanation. Water helps like charges attract each other.
spektrum.de/news/gleiche-ladungen-koennen-sich-gegenseitig-anziehen/2209055
This Women's Day, Palestinian women in Gaza are making period products out of tents
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Auckland Rugby League calls for urgent action for Papatoetoe club: Women can't access essential facilities and players are using "the worst fields in the city" ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/512824/auckland-rugby-league-calls-for-urgent-action-for-papatoetoe-club
How to Use Your Dishwasher Better: With some know-how and a few tweaks to your routine, you can make the most of your dishwasher.
nytimes.com/wirecutter/guides/how-to-use-your-dishwasher-better/
Stratolaunch hails test of hypersonic vehicle: The US company says it successfully completed the first powered flight of its Talon-A hypersonic vehicle ...
dw.com/en/stratolaunch-hails-test-of-hypersonic-vehicle/a-68484414
Ship earlier attacked by Yemen's Houthi rebels sinks in the Red Sea: Officials say a ship attacked by Yemen’s Houthi rebels has sunk in the Red Sea after days of ...
apnews.com/article/yemen-houthi-rebels-rubymar-sinks-red-sea-fb64a490ce935756337ee3606e15d093
Quick Glance: Houthi Attack Results in Sinking of British Cargo Ship
- A British cargo ship sank two weeks after an attack in the Gulf of Aden.
- The Rubymar was the rebels' first victim and carried fertilizers.
- Experts caution about potential environmental catastrophe from the ship's sinking.
- Houthi rebels persist in ship attacks to aid Israel, defying international efforts.
As it happened: UAE rescue teams battle floods, severe weather; rains to continue tomorrow - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/live-flooded-roads-in-dubai-stay-home-advisory-as-heavy-rains-batter-all-seven-emirates
Auckland golf courses being replanted to help native birds flourish: Five golf courses in in the city's south are part of a transformation project to make the ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/510349/auckland-golf-courses-being-replanted-to-help-native-birds-flourish
Falls Dam water levels at 25-year low: Water levels at Falls Dam are at their lowest mark in a quarter of a century. Omakau Irrigation Company general manager ...
odt.co.nz/regions/central-otago/falls-dam-water-levels-25-year-low
Vital Ocean Current May Be Approaching Ruinous Tipping Point: Researchers say that a major current in the Atlantic may be on its way to collapsing ...
newsweek.com/vital-ocean-current-approaching-tipping-point-atlantic-climate-change-1875099
Going to Sharjah from Dubai? Bus suspended, traffic diverted due to floods - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/going-to-sharjah-from-dubai-bus-suspended-traffic-diverted-due-to-floods
Quick Glance: Dubai-Sharjah Bus Connection Temporarily Halted: Traffic Diversion
- Residents heading to Sharjah from Dubai should anticipate traffic disruptions.
- Temporary suspension of the bus service between Dubai and Sharjah.
- Traffic on a major Dubai-Sharjah road has been redirected.
- Closure of all exit tunnels to major roads in Sharjah due to 'water accumulation.'
Auckland Council Long-Term Plan: What are the implications of the North Harbour Stadium demolition - John Watson
nzherald.co.nz/nz/auckland-council-long-term-plan-what-are-the-implications-of-the-north-harbour-stadium-demolition-john-watson/CO3OTNPE3FAMHP7XQ6ZM3AQXNI/
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First photo of 'fearless' Sonny, 17, following Rudyard Lake tragedy: Sonny Leese Clark, from Leek, was spending time with his two friends at Rudyard Lake when ...
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Can the Panama Canal save itself?: The authority that runs the canal is looking at ways to conserve the water it needs to stay open.
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Te Whatu Ora racks most complaints for OIA request delays, refusals: Te Whatu Ora was the most complained about government agency for its handling of OIA ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/511587/te-whatu-ora-racks-most-complaints-for-oia-request-delays-refusals
Water vapor in a young planetary system: There are also large amounts of water vapor in the disk of gas and dust around the young star HL Tauri ...
spektrum.de/news/exoplaneten-wasserdampf-um-jungen-stern-beeinflusst-planetenbildung/2208759
Amazon building in Auckland held up due to stormwater plans: The building of Amazon's first new data centre in Auckland is delayed by its stormwater design.
rnz.co.nz/news/business/510719/amazon-building-in-auckland-held-up-due-to-stormwater-plans
LISTEN | ANC 'pays you for being born and for living', says ANCYL leader Malatji
timeslive.co.za/politics/2024-03-11-listen-anc-pays-you-for-being-born-and-for-living-says-ancyl-leader-malatji/
Quick Glance: Statements by ANCYL Leader Malatji on Population Support and Addressing Challenges
- ANC Youth League leader Collen Malatji emphasized the importance of social support for the population while also criticizing youth unemployment as a challenge.
- During his speech in Johannesburg, Malatji praised the efforts of the governing party but also discussed the utilization of minerals to address social and economic issues.
- He urged President Cyril Ramaphosa to declare unemployment as a disaster, without providing a detailed explanation on how minerals could be utilized to tackle this crisis.
Green Party MP Efeso Collins dies during charity run: Green Party MP Efeso Collins has died after taking part in a charity run in central Auckland
newsroom.co.nz/2024/02/21/green-party-mp-efeso-collins-collapses-during-charity-run/
Quick Glance: A Tribute to Fa’anānā Efeso Collins
- Fa’anānā Efeso Collins served as a vital bridge between Pacific communities and New Zealand.
- He was dedicated to representing the needs and ambitions of his people.
- Transitioning from local politics to national parliament, Fa’anānā remained a champion for change.
- Fa’anānā's legacy embodies a commitment to his community and a vision for a brighter future.
Bins binned in Auckland Council drive to cut costs: Aucklanders out and about looking for somewhere to dispose of their garbage are finding there are fewer bins ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/510906/bins-binned-in-auckland-council-drive-to-cut-costs
Auckland Council's rubbish move: Councils are slicing every dollar they can manage, but when it bites into the core business of rubbish ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/03/14/auckland-councils-rubbish-move/
Star of light between constricted shadows: When wettable objects are immersed in water, a meniscus crawls up them. This distorts the shadow: it appears ...
spektrum.de/wissen/schlichting-lichtstern-zwischen-eingeschnuerten-schatten/2206762
Wajir farmer Salat Adan discovers gold in watermelons: Salat Dahiya Adan was used to herding cattle, camels and other animals until drought wiped out his ...
nation.africa/kenya/business/seeds-of-gold/wajir-farmer-salat-adan-discovers-gold-in-watermelons-4549440
Ghosts of Auckland: A portrait of Auckland in the 1980s, when it was "hellbent on destroying its history one building at a time"
newsroom.co.nz/2024/02/26/ghosts-of-auckland/
Auckland mayor wanted consultants on Waitematā Harbour crossing to be blacklisted
rnz.co.nz/news/national/510645/auckland-mayor-wanted-consultants-on-waitemata-harbour-crossing-to-be-blacklisted
Solar-Powered Farming Is Quickly Depleting the World's Groundwater Supply: Farmers in hot, arid regions are turning to low-cost solar pumps to irrigate their ...
wired.com/story/solar-energy-farming-depleting-worlds-groundwater-india/
"Colossus" shrinks to normal size: Compared to this early whale species, even the blue whale should have looked delicate. But a second study has reduced its ...
spektrum.de/news/palaeontologie-colossus-schrumpft-auf-normalmass/2209011
Senior jobs on the line at Auckland Council in response to Mayor Wayne Brown’s calls to cut bureaucracy
nzherald.co.nz/nz/senior-jobs-on-the-line-at-auckland-council-in-response-to-mayor-wayne-browns-calls-to-cut-bureaucracy/FQIW75FICVBQXGUJCITSL2XKWQ/
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown calls on Housing Minister Chris Bishop to stop ‘dopey mandate’ on housing intensification hearings
nzherald.co.nz/nz/auckland-mayor-wayne-brown-calls-on-housing-minister-chris-bishop-to-stop-dopey-mandate-on-intensification-hearings/MHLCMHEVZ5HYLPT6WHONSWRV4M/
Bridge in China partially collapses after accident: A cargo ship has rammed into a bridge in southern China. The structure partially collapsed and several ...
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Quick Glance: Ship Collides with Bridge: 2 Dead, 3 Missing
- A cargo ship collided with the Lixinsha Bridge in China's Pearl River Delta, sending cars into the water.
- Two dead, three missing after the incident.
- Cause under investigation, emergency and rescue personnel on site.
- Guangzhou, a bustling trade hub in southern China, affected.
I’ll be dead before the worst of it, but I’m fearful for those who won’t: The most obvious sign of the climate crisis is the heatwaves across the globe in 2023 ...
smh.com.au/environment/climate-change/i-ll-be-dead-before-the-worst-of-it-but-i-m-fearful-for-those-who-won-t-20240305-p5f9z5.html
‘Unfair and prejudicial’: Council and residents want housing hearings postponed: Auckland is on tenterhooks waiting to see if the medium density standards will ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/03/13/unfair-and-prejudicial-council-and-residents-want-housing-hearings-postponed/
Long drives, karak, counting losses: Heavy rains in UAE bring joy and damage - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/long-drives-karak-counting-losses-heavy-rains-in-uae-bring-joy-and-damage
Video: Sharjah driver's family with 8 kids left homeless after devastating rain - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/weather/video-sharjah-drivers-family-with-8-kids-left-homeless-after-devastating-rain
Israel-Gaza war: Follow a day in the lives of Gazans as war nears five-month mark - BBC News
bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-middle-east-68339508
60 Best Luxury Gifts for Women That Give a Touch of Indulgence for the Season: We will splurge only on the best — the best gifts for the best people ...
bestproducts.com/lifestyle/g2067/expensive-luxury-gift-ideas/
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