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1News NZ (Unofficial) @1newsnz.nzcow.com · 18m

📢 NZTA said it didn't make its decisions based on ride quality or customer perception but on what was the best asset-management decision.

Why chip seal practicality beats out asphalt popularity for road maintenance

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1News NZ (Unofficial) @1newsnz.nzcow.com · 38m

📢 The Chinese coast guard accused the Philippine vessels of illegally entering what it called Chinese waters near a cluster of sandbars known as Sandy Cay.

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Chinese coast guard rams and damages Philippine vessel

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1News NZ (Unofficial) @1newsnz.nzcow.com · 58m

📢 "Russia continues its aerial terror against our cities and communities, intensifying strikes on our energy infrastructure," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky wrote on X.

Moscow expresses 'concern' over US Tomahawk missiles for Ukraine

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1News NZ (Unofficial) @1newsnz.nzcow.com · 1h

📢 Former Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins was stabbed to death at a prison in northern England, where he was serving a 29-year sentence for child sex offences.

UK police arrest 2 in stabbing death of former Lostprophets singer in prison

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1News NZ (Unofficial) @1newsnz.nzcow.com · 1h

📢 The leak stemmed from up to 5.7 million of Qantas' customers having their data compromised in one of its offshore call centres that used Salesforce software.

Scams 'second wave' to take off for 5.7m Qantas flyers

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1News NZ (Unofficial) @1newsnz.nzcow.com · 1h

📢 Thousands of people have had money deducted from their bank accounts in recent months as Inland Revenue steps up its efforts to collect the tax it is owed.

Why Inland Revenue is taking money from bank accounts

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1News NZ (Unofficial) @1newsnz.nzcow.com · 1h

📢 A mass shooting at a crowded bar on an idyllic South Carolina island has left four people dead and at least 20 injured, officials say.

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Four killed, more than 20 injured in shooting in South Carolina bar

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1News NZ (Unofficial) @1newsnz.nzcow.com · 1h

📢 "In a few hours, we will all be reunited," Israel's military chief of staff, Lieutenant general Eyal Zamir, said in a statement.

Israel expects Gaza hostages freed 'in a few hours' as ceasefire holds

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1News NZ (Unofficial) @1newsnz.nzcow.com · 2h

📢 The Supercars star improved 17 spots from his starting position to claim his maiden win at Mount Panorama.

Kiwi Matt Payne grabs thrilling Bathurst victory in late-race drama

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1News NZ (Unofficial) @1newsnz.nzcow.com · 2h

📢 Staying well hydrated, avoiding irritants and listening to your body can all help prevent long-term problems, experts say.

Could everyday habits be sabotaging your bladder health?

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1News NZ (Unofficial) @1newsnz.nzcow.com · 2h

📢 The 1900-year-old grave marker of Roman sailor Sextus Congenius Verus had been missing from an Italian museum for decades.

Long-lost ancient Roman artefact reappears in US family's backyard

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1News NZ (Unofficial) @1newsnz.nzcow.com · 2h

📢 Being smart with money is about going with the ebb and flow, and not all seasons are equal.

Bank balance looking on the low side? Here's why you needn't panic

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1News NZ (Unofficial) @1newsnz.nzcow.com · 12h

📢 Five people were hospitalised, including two who were in the helicopter and were "safely pulled from the wreckage".

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Helicopter slams into palm trees in front of stunned US beachgoers

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1News NZ (Unofficial) @1newsnz.nzcow.com · 12h

📢 Officials described the Hwasong-20 missile as the country’s "most powerful nuclear strategic weapon system".

North Korea shows off new long-range missile at military parade

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1News NZ (Unofficial) @1newsnz.nzcow.com · 13h

📢 The Oscar-winning actor died at age 79.

'One of a kind': Stars pay tribute to Diane Keaton

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1News NZ (Unofficial) @1newsnz.nzcow.com · 13h

📢 Uncle Trevor's re-election, once confirmed, will take him to 51 years as an elected councillor.

'I love Rotorua': Trevor Maxwell becomes NZ's undisputed longest-serving councillor

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1News NZ (Unofficial) @1newsnz.nzcow.com · 13h

📢 The charity wants free vaccinations for our most vulnerable, all adolescents and young adults.

Meningitis Foundation sounds alarm after recent deaths in NZ

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1News NZ (Unofficial) @1newsnz.nzcow.com · 14h

📢 "We do not want a tariff war, but we are not afraid of one."

China vows to stand firm against Trump's 100% tariff threat

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1News NZ (Unofficial) @1newsnz.nzcow.com · 14h

📢 Lou Vincent was lured into the shady world of spot-fixing back in 2008, feeling depressed and angry after losing his New Zealand contract.

Banned Kiwi cricketer warns of toll of match-fixing

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1News NZ (Unofficial) @1newsnz.nzcow.com · 14h

📢 The target would be set at a range of 14-24% below 2017 levels by 2050.

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Govt to lower methane reduction target, rules out methane taxes

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1News NZ (Unofficial) @1newsnz.nzcow.com · 14h

📢 Bailiffs scanned 67,536 number plates and identified 982 people with overdue court fines or reparations between July 9 and October 6.

Govt to expand vehicle seizure scheme for unpaid court fines

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1News NZ (Unofficial) @1newsnz.nzcow.com · 15h

📢 "It’s sort of like a divorce: The wife and the husband are accusing one another of things that, from the outside, look more complicated."

Truce fizzles as US and China trade tensions return to full boil

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1News NZ (Unofficial) @1newsnz.nzcow.com · 15h

📢 The Pitt St Fire Station in Auckland was closed just before midnight on Friday for decontamination.

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Auckland fire station cleared to reopen after asbestos scare

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1News NZ (Unofficial) @1newsnz.nzcow.com · 16h

📢 Hokitika businesswoman Jacquie Grant, 82, leads the tight mayoral race, but only by 64 votes, against incumbent Helen Lash.

Westland District could get NZ's oldest and second transgender mayor

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1News NZ (Unofficial) @1newsnz.nzcow.com · 16h

📢 Laurence Watkins' entire name takes more than 20 minutes to say.

Kiwi man holds Guinness World Record for longest name

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