The names of the two men who died after gathering seafood at Kakanui, Otago on Tuesday have been named by police.
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Marae want louder voice in Civil Defence national plan
Many marae step-up and open their doors during emergencies but are only classed as spontaneous volunteers in response efforts despite helping the public in times of need. Sir Mark Solomon says more funding should be available for marae at the coalface.
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NewsNelson Fires update: state of emergency extended
Members of the public in Nelson will notice an increase in police presence after the state of emergency was extended in fire-affected areas.
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Nelson fires: Wakefield residents allowed to return home
Police are supporting the return of evacuated Wakefield residents but say that residential areas of Wakefield will remain closed to everyone except residents until 7am tomorrow morning.
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Marae to open up for Nelson evacuees
More than 2500 people have been evacuated from their homes as the massive forest fire, which started on Tuesday, continues to burn.
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Nine people killed on NZ roads over holiday period
It is the lowest number of deaths in the last five years over the holiday period.
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St John prepares for busiest night of the year
As we head into the busy part of the summer holiday season, St John is preparing for the busiest night of the year. 111 calls to the ambulance service triple on New Year's Eve.
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Whanganui River crash victim named
The teenager who passed away when a vehicle plunged from a bridge into the Whanganui River on Christmas Day has been named by police.
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Rāhui lifted from Whanganui River following fatal car accident
The rāhui was imposed on Christmas Day when the body of a 17-year-old man was recovered from the river, after a vehicle had gone off the Victoria Avenue Bridge.
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Fire at iconic West Auckland green-grocer
An iconic green-grocer, near Hoani Waititi Marae, has gone up in flames this morning and members of the community are sending words of support to the owners.
