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'False flag': Ham radio distress call post was a hoax - Civil Defence
The Facebook post about a woman calling for help sparked alarm on social media.

Porirua Mayor condemns 'disgraceful' sex rumour email attack on Tory Whanau
Tory Whanau called the claims a 'malicious and sexist rumour'.
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Opinion: How Wellington's woes are reshaping NZ Rugby's HQ strategy
NZ Rugby considers relocating headquarters, questioning Wellington's future.

Ham radio distress post was hoax, 50 people evacuated, wild weather clean-up begins
The North Island is expected to get off to a wet start this morning, with lingering rain.

Fran O'Sullivan: New Zealand must move on from Ardern criticism to get real benefit from Covid inquiry
OPINION: Covid response should be examined dispassionately so NZ can learn for the future.
Wellington news

Porirua Mayor condemns 'disgraceful' sex rumour email attack on Tory Whanau
Tory Whanau called the claims a 'malicious and sexist rumour'.

Opinion: How Wellington's woes are reshaping NZ Rugby's HQ strategy
NZ Rugby considers relocating headquarters, questioning Wellington's future.

'Dirtiest-minded young woman in NZ': Dame Fiona's lifetime of flouting convention
New doco is a psychological study of the Wellington writer who flouted convention.
Auckland News

Kumeū crash: Police identify teen who died after vehicle crashed into house
The vehicle fled police, crashed and flipped upside down before hitting a house.

Opinion: How Wellington's woes are reshaping NZ Rugby's HQ strategy
NZ Rugby considers relocating headquarters, questioning Wellington's future.

'Dirtiest-minded young woman in NZ': Dame Fiona's lifetime of flouting convention
New doco is a psychological study of the Wellington writer who flouted convention.
Regional news

Ham radio distress post was hoax, 50 people evacuated, wild weather clean-up begins
The North Island is expected to get off to a wet start this morning, with lingering rain.

'Powerful example': Mum overcomes addiction to build a life helping others
'I discovered a renewed sense of purpose.'

Ham radio distress post was hoax, 50 people evacuated, wild weather clean-up begins
The North Island is expected to get off to a wet start this morning, with lingering rain.

Ham radio distress post was hoax, 50 people evacuated, wild weather clean-up begins
The North Island is expected to get off to a wet start this morning, with lingering rain.

Green light for fires on Napier beaches after council quietly revokes bylaw
It's open season for some winter marshmallow toasting.

RSA 'alive and well' despite premises closure
Former members are 'more than welcome' to return, RSA Welfare Trust president says.
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