Kowhai Park fire considered suspicious
Hours after the initial fire was put out, a second fire ignited further up the riverbank.
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Pacific nations 'acting to stay in line with China' over Fukushima wastewater issue
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Council appeals over Ngāruroro dam clarification
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Ministers apologise for ‘flawed’ engagement with iwi over Ruapehu skifields
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Alternative plan for water reform ready for October election
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'Super dangerous': Council refuses to fence stormwater pools
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Act promises to ‘stop work’ on wasteful projects on day one
Act promises to wield axe on day one, cutting public service jobs.
Top scientist posts anti-Govt views on social media
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'Whereabouts unknown': Chinese company lodges claim against Napier water bottling plant shareholder
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Auckland sinkhole to cause months of disruption while a new pipe is installed
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Juha Saarinen: Do mega data centres pose an environmental problem?
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Wellington Water under fire for 'abysmal' job replacing pipes
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Wayne Brown opposes Govt plans to make Auckland and Northland guinea pigs for water reforms
A draft pricing plan for Auckland and Northland is being kept under wraps.