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Whitianga's completely cut off by flooding - and Thames Coromandel District Council's urgently asking anyone in low-lying areas across the district to move to higher ground immediately

21 January 2026

Whitianga's completely cut off by flooding - and Thames Coromandel District Council's urgently asking anyone in low-lying areas across the district to move to higher ground immediately

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ICE agent fatally shoots woman amid US immigration crackdown in Minneapolis
	8 Jan: The mayor of Minneapolis says the Trump administration's claim that the incident was self-defence is not true and told Immigration and Customs Enforcement to get out of the city.... more

Tributes for the former mayor of Dunedin, from the woman who recently replaced him the job
	6 Jan: Tributes for the former mayor of Dunedin, from the woman who recently replaced him the job... more

The mayoral relief fund for Horowhenua has been activated, after wild wind struck the region
	3 Jan: The mayoral relief fund for Horowhenua has been activated, after wild wind struck the region... more

Horowhenua District Council's providing financial assistance for locals impacted by last Sunday's severe weather
	2 Jan: Horowhenua District Council's providing financial assistance for locals impacted by last Sunday's severe weather... more

As Zohran Mamdani becomes New York's mayor, what are his chances of success?
	2 Jan: New York's new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, has vowed not to water down his ambitious agenda during an impassioned inauguration address outside City Hall. But is his vision achievable?... more

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown is promising the Council takeover of AT's duties will improve lives
	2 Jan: Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown is promising the Council takeover of AT's duties will improve lives... more

Auckland's Mayor says 2026 will be transformational for the city
	2 Jan: Auckland's Mayor says 2026 will be transformational for the city... more

Zohran Mamdani sworn in as NYC mayor with midnight subway oath
	1 Jan: Zohran Mamdani is officially sworn in as major of New York City in a midnight, underground ceremony, with a more public affair to take place in hours time on the steps of City Hall.... more

Northland Regional Council is hoping to give ratepayers a Christmas present by pushing through a zero percent rates rise
	19 Dec 2025: Northland Regional Council is hoping to give ratepayers a Christmas present by pushing through a zero percent rates rise... more

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21 Jan: Whitianga's completely cut off by flooding - and Thames Coromandel District Council's urgently asking anyone in low-lying areas across the district to move to higher ground immediately +++++++++++++++

02 Jan: Horowhenua District Council's providing financial assistance for locals impacted by last Sunday's severe weather +++++++++++++

03 Jan: The mayoral relief fund for Horowhenua has been activated, after wild wind struck the region ++++++++++++

02 Jan: Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown is promising the Council takeover of AT's duties will improve lives +++++++++++

02 Jan: Auckland's Mayor says 2026 will be transformational for the city +++++++++++

02 Jan: As Zohran Mamdani becomes New York's mayor, what are his chances of success? ++++++++++

01 Jan: Zohran Mamdani sworn in as NYC mayor with midnight subway oath +++++++++

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Today's News

Accident and Emergency:
A scene guard remains in place at an address in Clutha after a person was found dead and another found in a critical condition 4:56

Christchurch:
A pedestrian's seriously injured after being struck by a car on Christchurch's Riccarton Avenue about 10 to seven this evening 21:17

International:
Paris Hilton brings sex tape story to Washington for AI deepfake porn fight 21:07

Environment:
The Mount Maunganui tragedy reminds us landslides are NZ’s deadliest natural hazard 20:07

Business:
An expectation the official cash rate will be held steady as inflation is higher than expected 18:57

Politics:
Gloriavale's condemned private school is remaining open for the time being 18:37

Environment:
What is a landslide, how do they happen and where are they most common? 18:17

Rugby:
All Blacks prop Tamaiti Williams denies player power was behind the early exit of coach Scott Robertson 18:07

Soccer:
To football, and South Island United have claimed their first win in the Oceania Pro League 18:07

Law and Order:
Police want to hear from anyone who may have seen a 62-year-old man reported missing from the Invercargill area - last seen two weeks ago 17:27

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