Nearly 200 volunteer firefighters from across the country have gathered in Whangarei for the National Waterways Challenge. Te Kāea caught the action on the first day of competition. The majority of the 200 firefighters gathered at the national event are volunteers.
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NewsFatal crash in Ruatahuna
Police have confirmed that one person has died following a fatal crash on Ruatahuna Rd, Ruatahuna.
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Civil Defence Minister believes state of emergency should've been declared earlier
Civil Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee says the state of emergency in Christchurch due to the recent fires should have been declared earlier.
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Hawke's Bay Civil Defence call a state of emergency
Hawke's Bay Civil Defence called a state of emergency this afternoon in the Hastings district where several large fires are burning across at least 320 hectares of land, threatening homes and causing power outages.
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NewsHouse fire claims the lives of three people
Three people have died following a house fire in Auckland overnight.
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Police department violating human rights- Dakota medics
Morton County Sheriff's department has blocked the northbound highway 1806 with razor wire, military vehicles and concrete blocks, violating the Geneva Convention by blocking health and emergency services access to victims at the Oceti Sakowin camp at Standing Rock.
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Native Affairs- Goose Bay evacuated
Goose Bay residents are frantically evacuating their homes after being warned a dam built up by the recent earthquake could breach and threaten their community.
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Long road to recovery for Kaikoura businesses
The wait continues for some stranded locals and tourists trying to use inland route 70 in Kaikoura since the 7.8 earthquakes which struck the area and left thousands homeless. While some remain in Kaikoura to assist in its recovery some believe it could take years before businesses are back on track.
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International fleet comes to the rescue of Kaikoura
A huge demand for air-aid in the earthquake stricken area of Kaikoura has seen vessels from the international fleet divert from the 75th Royal New Zealand Navy celebrations to provide aid to the displaced.
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Ngāi Tahu work with Civil Defence to provide relief
Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu has teamed up with the Civil Defence service to provide emergency relief. One of those projects includes opening the doors to Takahanga Marae in Kaikoura and providing satellite phones to provide a means of communication.
