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From Rugby to Gunshots: A Rollercoaster Drive Through New Zealand

Asia battery market - Biden - Community safety - Freightways - Māngere drive-by shooting - Nikita Tomlinson - Northland Rugby Union - NZ Couriers - Political climate - Trump

Discover the thrilling journey through leadership in rugby to unexpected gunshots in a New Zealand neighborhood.

Freightways, a major player in New Zealand's transportation sector, has expressed skepticism towards the Government's profitability drive. The company, which operates several courier services, including NZ Couriers and Kiwi Express, shares a significant market presence with NZ Post. On a different front, Nikita Tomlinson, the newly appointed chairwoman of the Northland Rugby Union, brings a unique blend of leadership and passion for rugby to her role. With a history of leadership from a young age, she is set to drive Northland Rugby to new heights. On a more unsettling note, residents of a Māngere cul-de-sac were alarmed by loud bangs during a recent drive-by shooting. The gunshots and screeching tires left the neighborhood on edge, showcasing the unfortunate reality of such incidents in New Zealand communities.

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Freightways sceptical of Government's profitability drive (BusinessDesk)

New Zealand Exchange-listed Freightways operates NZ Couriers, SUB60, Post Haste, DX Mail and Kiwi Express and, with NZ Post, shares more than 80% of the express ...

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New Northland Rugby Union chairwoman excited to drive Northland ... (New Zealand Herald)

Having been in leadership positions since the age of 21, newly appointed Northland Rugby chairwoman Nikita Tomlinson hopes to use her skills, love for rugby ...

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Residents of Māngere road heard loud bangs during latest drive-by ... (New Zealand Herald)

Residents of a Māngere cul-de-sac heard gunshots and screeching tyres during the latest drive-by shooting . A neighbour, who did not wish to be named,...

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Trump risk will drive Asia's battery makers (Financial Times)

Biden's decision to abandon his bid for a second presidential term, endorsing vice-president Kamala Harris to take his place, leaves the Democrats' efforts to ...

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Auckland drive-by shooting targeted home of mother of alleged ... (New Zealand Herald)

The property targeted by gunmen in a drive-by shooting in Māngere is home to the mother of an alleged Auckland gang boss, in an attack which could ignite...

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