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      Home > News > Local Politics

    Whangarei District Council has bowed to government pressure - to fluoridate the water

    Whangarei District Council has bowed to government pressure - to fluoridate the water


    But - it's also agreed to STOP the process immediately - if a legal challenge goes their way tomorrow.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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     Today's News

    		 Entertainment:
    Matthew McConaughey believes a successful marriage requires "maintenance" 8:23

     Cricket:
    Steve Smith and former Australian teammate David Warner have traded centuries in the Australian Big Bash, but it's Smith's Sixers who have taken a five wicket win in the Sydney derby 8:16

     Soccer:
    League leaders Auckland FC have dropped points for the first time after scoring the opening goal in an A-League match 8:06

     Soccer:
    Auckland FC coach Steve Corica has been left somewhat dissatisfied by the referee's explanation over a penalty decision against his side in a 2-1 A-League defeat to Manchester City 7:57

     Entertainment:
    Michael B. Jordan's mother has grown "used" to women lusting after him 7:53

     Environment:
    A number of black - do not swim - flags have been issued for Auckland beaches 7:47

     Cricket:
    The Central Stags have beaten the visiting Auckland Aces by 10 runs in the T20 Super Smash in Napier 7:46

     International:
    Today in History, January 17: When Lance Armstrong finally admitted to Oprah he doped his way to seven Tour de France titles 7:36

     Accident and Emergency:
    State Highway Two between Matawai and Opotiki is staying closed this weekend after multiple landslips and surface flooding 7:36

     Basketball:
    The Perth Wildcats have posted a 92-87 win over the Illawarra Hawks in front of their home fans in the Australian Basketball League 7:26

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