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$25 billion economic impact beats prior record, supporting more than 178,000 jobs.

The death of a 69-year-old Palmerston North man - whose body was found months after he left his home for a walk - has been ruled a suicide.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is urging caution when using electric blankets this winter, following release of a Coroner’s Findings into a fatal fire in Northland, Wellington. Community Education Manager Adrian Nacey said the Findings from Coroner ...

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An 82-year-old Wellington woman who died after her “old, worn” electric blanket set her bed on fire had a new blanket in the cupboard waiting to be used....

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City of Green Lake voters let their opinions be known last week Tuesday as they voted to reject a referendum to increase taxes to meet budget requirements.

The woman's electric blanket had been left on at the highest heat setting.

The Green Lake Common Council approved an agreement with MSA Professional Services Monday to look into a solution for Well #2 and the finding of polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in it.

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