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Former Japanese prime minister Tomiichi Murayama, famous for WWII apology, dies aged 101

17 October 2025

Known for his landmark apology for Japan's World War II aggression and the phrases "deep remorse" and "heartfelt apology", Tomiichi Murayama has died at a hospital in Oita City.

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The climate crisis is fuelling extreme fires across the planet
	17 Oct: It’s clear – climate change is supercharging the world’s wildfires in unpredictable and devastating ways.... more

A number of highways in northern Taranaki will stay closed until tomorrow - while crews assess damage from Tuesday's heavy rain
	16 Oct: A number of highways in northern Taranaki will stay closed until tomorrow - while crews assess damage from Tuesday's heavy rain... more

Cautious optimism New Zealand could once again be home to the now-extinct Moa, by the year 2035
	16 Oct: Cautious optimism New Zealand could once again be home to the now-extinct Moa, by the year 2035... more

Fossil hand bones hint that ancient human relative Paranthropus made tools 1.5 million years ago
	16 Oct: The first set of ancient hand fossils from an ape-like cousin of humans discovered in Kenya suggest a number of species were capable of making tools 1.5 million years ago.... more

Mooove over dairy and beef cows, for a new hybrid breed on the block
	15 Oct: Mooove over dairy and beef cows, for a new hybrid breed on the block... more

Waikato's State Highway 30 - from Te Kuiti to Benneydale - is expected to open at 7pm - after being closed since yesterday's downpours
	15 Oct: Waikato's State Highway 30 - from Te Kuiti to Benneydale - is expected to open at 7pm - after being closed since yesterday's downpours... more

Major roads are staying shut in northern Taranaki and Waikato today, after yesterday's downpours
	15 Oct: Major roads are staying shut in northern Taranaki and Waikato today, after yesterday's downpours... more

A ‘lack of ambition’ over livestock emissions targets now threatens NZ’s reputation and trade
	14 Oct: The government’s weakened methane reduction target mirrors the approach promoted by industry lobby groups but rejected by the Climate Change Commission.... more

Reform of NZ’s protected lands is overdue – but the public should decide about economic activities
	14 Oct: Changes to New Zealand’s conservation laws could delist up to 60% of protected areas. There are better ways to balance ecological values with economic gains.... more

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26 Oct: A message for those who have been without power for several days, after strong winds caused widespread outages - to think about food safety ++++++++++++++++++++

15 Oct: Waikato's State Highway 30 - from Te Kuiti to Benneydale - is expected to open at 7pm - after being closed since yesterday's downpours ++++++++++++++++

17 Oct: Former Japanese prime minister Tomiichi Murayama, famous for WWII apology, dies aged 101 ++++++++++++++

21 Oct: Another round of heavy rain and strong winds is moving up the country +++++++++++++

24 Oct: Movement around some parts of the South Island remains limited, with several highways closed due to the weather +++++++++++++

21 Oct: Turbulent weather's still evolving across the country - for a second chaotic day, with one person dying after being hit by a fallen branch in Wellington ++++++++++++

22 Oct: A clear message to people in the firing line of destructive winds tomorrow - stay indoors, avoid travel and secure property +++++++++++

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