Minister for Emergency Management Kieran McAnulty and Acting Director Civil Defence Emergency Management Roger Ball provides an update on the national response and planning for Cyclone Gabrielle.
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Fire and Emergency NZ district manager Wipari Henwood speaks to the public following the Mangawhai disaster overnight. Video / NZ Herald
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Cedel Downs Sunflower Patch
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Christopher Luxon speaks about National's relationship with Māori and the Treaty Principles Bill
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Labour Leader Chris Hipkins speaks to the media following Prime Minister Chris Luxon's State of the Nation Speech.
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Labour Leader Chris Hipkins speaks to the media following Prime Minister Chris Luxon's State of the Nation Speech.
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Openings for Luca Fairgray trial
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Christopher Luxon speaks from National caucus retreat
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Hamilton scrap yard fire
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