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Agents involved in Alex Pretti killing put on leave as Trump says mayor is 'playing with fire'

29 January 2026

The Trump administration is trying to manage a national uproar over Alex Pretti's killing and officials' subsequent comments about the 37-year-old nurse, who they accused of "domestic terrorism".

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Tauranga's Mayor says a community gathering will be held tomorrow - to acknowledge last week's tragic landslide at Mount Maunganui
	28 Jan: Tauranga's Mayor says a community gathering will be held tomorrow - to acknowledge last week's tragic landslide at Mount Maunganui... more

A major overhaul of NZ’s local government is underway – will it really fix what’s broken?
	26 Jan: A sweeping reform of New Zealand’s local government sector promises efficiency, but raises questions about accountability, representation and decision-making.... more

The Tauranga mayor says the hardest part of the last few days has been witnessing the grieving families of those lost in Thursday's landslide
	25 Jan: The Tauranga mayor says the hardest part of the last few days has been witnessing the grieving families of those lost in Thursday's landslide... more

The Whangarei District Council says a slip on Helena Bay Hill could take anywhere between eight and 12 weeks to clear
	24 Jan: The Whangarei District Council says a slip on Helena Bay Hill could take anywhere between eight and 12 weeks to clear... more

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 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... 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

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

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28 Jan: Tauranga's Mayor says a community gathering will be held tomorrow - to acknowledge last week's tragic landslide at Mount Maunganui ++++++++++++++

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08 Feb: Wellington officials are pushing for an investigation into the city's wastewater infrastructure +++++++++++

05 Feb: Dunedin City Council's slammed what it calls 'false and misleading' claims about natural hazards in South Dunedin +++++++++++

25 Jan: The Tauranga mayor says the hardest part of the last few days has been witnessing the grieving families of those lost in Thursday's landslide ++++++++++

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