45rd calendar week
Meridian on Saturday
Ports, Bridges, Terminals –
Engineering at the Edge of Land and Sea
Where the solid certainty of
land gives way to the restless movement of water, human ingenuity builds its
boldest dreams. Along the world’s coasts, engineers and architects have shaped
the threshold between elements — places where commerce meets adventure, and
structure meets the shifting tide. From ancient harbours
of stone to sleek modern terminals of glass and steel, these works stand as
monuments to our desire to connect, to cross, to anchor. Each one tells a story
— of necessity, of vision, and of the eternal dialogue between land and sea.
20251108-L3631
Namibia, Swakopmund
Jetty
https://www.swakop.com/Swakopmund-Architecture-album/slides/TheJetty.html
The historic jetty in
Swakopmund is one of the town’s most outstanding beach side features. It’s a
hit with fishermen trying to reap rich harvests from the Atlantic Ocean and
pedestrians wanting to admire the ocean from close up. A History of the Jetty -
The jetty was first constructed between 1904 and 1905 by a team of 60 men from
the German Eisenbahn-Baukompagnie. It was built to
make up for the inefficiencies of the original Mole which proved inefficient as
a harbour. The jetty was originally made of wood and
was intended for use as a loading and offloading platform for cargo ships. It
measured 275m long by 9m wide. These dimensions soon proved inadequate for the
task at hand and the jetty was lengthened by 50m and widened by 5m during 1907.
The wooden construction was unable to withstand the harsh climate of the
Atlantic Coast and the ravaging of spring tides, and so in 1912, it was decided
to rebuild the jetty out of steel. The original drill bits from this operation
are still on display at the entry to the jetty.’ World War I put a stop to the
construction almost as soon as it had begun, and the jetty remained unfinished,
used only as a fishing platform and a place for romantic seaside strolls. By
1983, the jetty had disintegrated into a dangerous state and was closed to the
public. Locals and tourists alike wanted their jetty back and began a massive fundraising
campaign to restore the site to its former glory. In 2005 construction began
and the new Jetty was opened on 6 October 2006...
20251107-L3630
We will never
forget them!
Great Barrier
rescue among Defence recognition awards
https://www.nzdf.mil.nz/media-centre/news/great-barrier-rescue/
The four Royal New Zealand
Navy personnel who rescued a stricken yachtsman in atrocious conditions during
Cyclone Gabrielle have been recognised by the New
Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) for their bravery and
skills.
The coxswain of the Rigid
Hulled Inflatable Boat (RHIB), Petty Officer Leon Reilly, has earned the Defence Meritorious Service Medal (DMSM), while divers
Petty Officer Te Pumautanga
Campbell, Leading Diver Israel Davis and Able Seaman Ashlea Farrar, who was the
bowman, were awarded Chief of Defence Force
Commendations for their part in the rescue.
In all, two DMSMs and eight
CDF Commendations were awarded this month, recognising
exceptional service across the NZDF.
In February, HMNZS Te Mana was called on to help with the rescue of a solo
yachtsman east of Great Barrier Island when the rough conditions prevented the
Northland Rescue Helicopter from carrying out the rescue utilising
their rescue winch.
Petty Officer Reilly was
summoned to Te Mana’s bridge and after a discussion
between the Captain and the Northland Rescue Helicopter, which resulted in a
request for Te Mana to undertake the rescue as
conditions were too dangerous for the helicopter. The captain asked him if he
was happy to coxswain the RHIB.
Petty Officer Reilly said he
had never encountered sea conditions like that in a RHIB before.
“The sea was like a washing
machine. There was no consistency in the waves, they were all over the place.
“The sea spray was probably
the hardest part of it because you can’t breathe as soon as the water hits your
face and mouth.”
Piloting the RHIB to the yacht
was also a test, with Petty Officer Reilly sometimes having to take direction
from the rescue helicopter as he couldn’t see where the yacht was at times.
“It felt like a game of forceback. You’d gain ground but then some waves were too
big. At times I had the boat under full
power but it was still going backwards.”
Petty Officer Reilly was
trying to safely get the RHIB in close to the yacht when the crew realised the yachtie was in the water and they were able to
pull him aboard.
The trip back to Te Mana was no easier and the waves meant the RHIB was
airborne at times.
Thirty-four-year-old Petty
Officer Reilly, from Rotorua, and who enlisted in 2006 and was named Sailor of
the Year in 2014, said he was grateful and proud to be awarded the DMSM.
At the time, Petty Officer
Reilly’s partner Steph was five months pregnant with their first child, River
Jay Reilly.
He put thoughts of his own
safety and family to one side...
20251107-L3629
US
Air travel faces major cutbacks as shutdown strains FAA workforce
U.S. Transportation Secretary
Sean Duffy has warned that a wave of flight cancellations could soon disrupt
travel across the United States, as the ongoing government shutdown continues
to push the aviation system to breaking point.
Starting Friday, the Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA) will begin cutting air traffic capacity at 40 of
the nation’s busiest airports—by as much as 10%—to protect safety standards
amid mounting staff fatigue. The reductions will roll out gradually, beginning
with 4% of flights on Friday and climbing to the full 10% next week. That could
mean between 3,500 and 4,000 flights cancelled daily.
20251106-L3628
US
advancing new strategic nuclear programs ...
https://tass.com/defense/2039681
The United States is working
to modernize its nuclear strategic nuclear forces, Russian Defense Minister
Andrey Belousov said. "Work is underway on a promising strategic nuclear
submarine, the Columbia, to replace the Ohio. A new heavy bomber, the B-21
Raider, is being developed. A cruise missile with a nuclear warhead is being
developed, and that’s not all. The demothballing of
56 launchers on 14 Ohio-class submarines is planned. I would like to emphasize demothballing. They are being fully loaded with Trident II
ballistic missiles. Preparatory work is underway to convert 30 B-52H strategic
bombers back into nuclear weapons carriers," Belousov said at a meeting
headed by President Vladimir Putin with permanent members of the Russian
Security Council.
20251106-L3627
News
on AUF1, presented by Stefan Pollak:
https://auf1.tv/nachrichten-auf1/nachrichten-auf1-vom-05-november-2025
·
Election fraud in Germany: Citizens cheated, MPs lied
to – is jail time now on the cards?
·
Bundestag admits: Still no date for a decision on a
recount
·
Secret talks with US election officials: Berlin pays –
and remains silent
·
Mayoral election in Velten: And once again, the SPD's
postal votes helped
·
Deceived and cheated: Was the election committee
misled?
·
AUF1 has the criminal complaint: Now it's also about
election fraud in a nursing home
·
Long-time local politician reveals: Election fraud in
retirement homes is an "open secret"
·
Anna Netrebko thrills Zurich – despite left-wing
cultural boycotts
·
Forgetful? In opposition, the Greens warn against
their own idea
·
Exposing Corona lies: A grassroots inquiry committee
puts pressure on the government
·
Antifa struck in the shadow of City Hall: The victim
speaks on AUF1
·
Terror on a French holiday island: Attacker shouts
"Allahu Akbar"
·
Exclusive: Debanking now also affects AfD associations in Lower Saxony
·
€130,000: That's how much Vienna paid the trans
lobbyists who changed Walter to "Frau Waltraud"
·
Economic expert Hamer: "A greedy state siphons
off two-thirds of the minimum wage"
20251106-L3626
Democrats
sweep U.S. elections
https://dailytelegraph.co.nz/news/democrats-sweep-u-s-elections/
In a political upset shaking
both Wall Street and Washington, 34-year-old democratic socialist Zohran
Mamdani has been elected mayor of New York City, becoming the city’s first
Muslim leader and one of the youngest mayors in its history. His victory, part
of a nationwide wave of Democratic wins, marks a dramatic far-leftward shift in
America’s biggest city and sends ripples through the national political
landscape. Mamdani, who immigrated from Uganda as a child and represents a
district in Queens, defeated former Governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis
Sliwa with just over 50 percent of the vote — a result declared within minutes
of polls closing. The contest drew the city’s highest turnout in more than half
a century, with more than two million ballots cast...
20251106-L3625
Global
Warming?
Parts
of Antarctica have been cooling since 2003!
https://report24.news/globale-erwaermung-teile-der-antarktis-kuehlen-seit-2003-ab/
We're all familiar with the
headlines claiming that, strangely enough, every region of the Earth is
"warming faster" than others. However, a recent study based on actual
measurement data shows that parts of Antarctica have cooled by more than two
degrees Celsius since 2003. There is also no overall warming trend. A recent
study on temperature trends in Antarctica reveals what happens when you follow
real measurement data instead of blindly trusting flawed models. While climate
change models predict rising temperatures and melting ice masses, the data from
actual temperature measurements paints a completely different picture...
20251106-L3624
Deforestation,
Jets & Cruise Ships:
The
Shameless Hypocrisy of the COP30 Rulers
So when 60,000 people fly into
Belém for the COP30 climate conference, the air will reek not of "saving
the Earth" and sustainability, but of kerosene, diesel, and hypocrisy.
While the high priests of resource conservation preach to us that we should fly
less, eat no meat, and scrap our cars, they themselves are jetting in hordes,
thousands of them in private jets, as reported by the KRONE. The rest fly
commercial, of course, naturally "climate neutral," at least
according to the booking form. Destruction in the name of climate protection –
Brazil's government recklessly built a 13-kilometer, four-lane highway called
Avenida Liberdade through intact and protected rainforest, all to facilitate
the transport of the approximately 60,000 conference participants who portray
themselves as saviors of the planet. This project, planned since 2012 and
repeatedly put on hold due to legitimate environmental concerns, received
approval in 2023 to be ready in time for COP30. Satellite images from 2025
mercilessly reveal the extent of deforestation along the route...
20251106-L3623
Researchers
Discover Gigantic Underground Water Reservoir
That
Surpasses All of Earth's Oceans Combined
·
https://dailygalaxy.com/2025/02/colossal-underground-water-reservoir/
Deep beneath our feet,
scientists have discovered a vast underground ocean containing three times more
water than all of Earth's oceans combined. This discovery, located 400 miles
below the Earth's surface, challenges everything we thought we knew about our
planet's water systems. The water is trapped in a special mineral called
ringwoodite, which acts like a sponge, absorbing water and storing it under
extreme pressure...
20251105-L3622
Hull
Delivery Brings Near-Zero-Emission Vessel -
Captain
Arctic Closer to Launch (Video)
·
https://www.marinelink.com/news/hull-delivery-brings-nearzeroemission-531714
·
https://youtu.be/R-LdfHrIyBE
The construction of Captain
Arctic, a 69-meter near-zero-emission exploration vessel designed for
sustainable cruising in polar waters, has reached a major milestone as its hull
was completed by Goltens Dubai, marking the start of
final outfitting and integration work. The vessel, owned by French company
SELAR and built in collaboration with Chantier Naval
de l’Océan Indien (CNOI)
and Goltens Dubai, represents a major step in the
integration of renewable energy systems into modern expedition ship design...
20251105-L3621
The
Epoch Times Headlines today
·
16-year-old in custody: Allegedly coerced minors into
self-harm
·
Burned-out car of AfD
politician Baumann – Antifa claims responsibility
·
EU ministers warn of industrial decline – and urge
less regulation
·
Family of knife attack hero expresses gratitude
·
German man and six other mountaineers killed in
avalanche in the Himalayas
·
Growing recycling rate in German paper production – 84
percent recycled paper
·
High security costs: First cities cancel Christmas
markets
·
How the ZDF scandal involving a Hamas member came
about
·
Insurance, car wash, repairs: Car costs are rising
·
Islamists murder Christians: US considers military
intervention in Nigeria
·
King honors Beckham at the castle: Rise up, Sir David!
·
Media: Former US Vice President Dick Cheney has died
at the age of 84
·
Never kept its promises: Largest solar tower power
plant in the US to be shut down in 2026
·
On German arrogance – and the gentle fall of a moral
superpower
·
Record employment in small and medium-sized
enterprises (SMEs) – but bureaucracy is holding things back
·
Record employment in SMEs – but bureaucracy is holding
things back
·
Smoothie bottles to help in searches for missing
persons
·
Triage regulations unconstitutional: Karlsruhe judges
rule in favor of doctors
·
Ukraine attacks oil industry in Russia – gasoline
exports restricted
20251105-L3620
TKP
Headlines Today
·
Israel arrests former top military lawyer
·
The consequences of the Pokrovsk encirclement
·
Increasing cognitive impairment in adults: A
consequence of mRNA vaccination and AI?
·
"Gamification" of War
·
Australian Media: Macron's War Against Freedom
·
Outlook on the COP30 Climate Conference: Resistance to
the Net Zero Target Grows
·
Cancer Development in the EU: Commission Under
Pressure
·
IMF Loans for Ukraine Dependent on €140 Billion in EU
Loans
·
Third Minsk International Conference on Security in
Eurasia
·
What a Positive PCR Test on a Papaya Could Have to Do
with an Election Victory
·
Denmark: Anti-Methane Additive in Feed Causes Cows to
Collapse
·
Recognizing Quality Fake News
·
NATO Involved in Covid Censorship
·
History of Palestine in Cartoons
·
A Beautiful Postcard from Istanbul
·
Complaint Against Student for Anti-War Post – Update:
No Charges
·
Was Hungary Attacked?
·
Russia's Burevestnik test
aims to de-escalate
·
Outcome of Trump's meeting with Xi Jinping: Formation
of a "G2"
·
US bombs Somalia for three consecutive days
·
EU critics gain ground in Dutch election
20251105-L3619
The
Expose Headlines Today
·
Expose News: Dr. Bill Schneobelen: Freemasons in
vibrant fezzes ignite a lively discussion on the connections between
Freemasonry and Islam. What's the real story?
·
Breaking: Tommy Robinson Cleared of Terror Charges
·
Dr. Russell Blaylock: Aluminium,
childhood vaccines and the rising rates of autism (Part 1)
·
The end of cash is very close – and this is what it
means to you
·
PSA screening is a public health disaster
·
The Blackwashing of Britain: Corporate media,
businesses, politicians – they’re all in on it
20251105-L3618
Daily
Telegraph Headlines Today
·
U.K. train stabbing suspect begged police to ‘kill
him’ before arrest (Video)
·
The man accused of stabbing multiple passengers aboard
a train near Cambridge on Saturday reportedly shouted for police to...
·
Medieval Torre dei Conti
partially collapses in Rome (Video)
·
A section of Rome’s historic Torre dei
Conti, a 13th-century medieval tower near the Colosseum, partially collapsed on
Monday,...
·
Mexican protesters torch government palace after
mayor’s assassination
·
Violent protests erupted in Morelia, the capital of
Mexico’s Michoacán state, after Uruapan Mayor Carlos Manzo was shot dead...
·
Protesters and government supporters clash in Belgrade
(Video)
·
Violence broke out in Belgrade on Sunday as supporters
and opponents of Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic clashed during rival...
·
U.S. and China agree to reopen military hotlines
·
The United States and China have agreed to reopen
top-level military communication channels to help prevent potential conflicts,
US...
20251104-L3617
Two
Foreign Vessels Damaged In Ukrainian Drone Strike On Russian Port
https://gcaptain.com/two-foreign-vessels-damaged-in-ukrainian-drone-strike-on-russian-port/
MOSCOW/KYIV, Nov 2 (Reuters) –
A Ukrainian drone attack struck one of Russia’s main Black Sea oil ports on
Sunday, causing a fire and damaging at least one ship, as Kyiv tries to
undermine Russia’s war effort by targeting its energy infrastructure. Ukraine
has for several months been striking Russian oil refineries, depots and
pipelines in a bid to undermine the Russian economy. Footage on Russian and
Ukrainian Telegram news channels appeared to show a terminal and one tanker
ablaze at night. Reuters was not immediately able to verify the timing or
location of the images. Russian authorities said two foreign vessels had been
damaged in the attack on Tuapse, one of the biggest
oil terminals on the Black Sea, sparking a fire...
20251104-L3616
AUF1
News, presented by Stefan Pollak:
https://auf1.tv/nachrichten-auf1/nachrichten-auf1-vom-03-november-2025
·
Islamist threat grows rapidly – Germany becomes a crime scene
·
Berlin: Islamist bomb maker arrested – indications of
a terror cell?
·
Terror on our doorstep: Fear in Berlin-Köpenick
·
Knife terror in Great Britain: Authorities remain
silent on the background
·
State failure? Five years after the IS attack in
Vienna
·
Neubauer's climate service: Is Fridays For Future
revealing itself as a cult?
·
After AfD election
successes: Debaking spree in North Rhine-Westphalia
·
Election blunder or manipulation? AfD
received only one-fifth of its votes
·
Scandal surrounding torture video: Former military
lawyer arrested in Israel
·
Financial expert Hannich
warns: "Equalization of burdens primarily affects property owners"
·
Shocking study: Many cancer tests do more harm than
good
·
War preparations underway: Hospitals to build bunkers
·
"The elites are planning war": Warning
voices in Dresden and Kiel
·
Kayvan Soufi-Siavash: "We are living in a pre-war
era"
20251104-L3615
The
Epoch Times Headlines today
·
Car of AfD politician
Baumann burned out in Hamburg
·
Sex dolls with childlike features: Online provider
Shein under pressure in France
·
Sudan: Tens of thousands flee the Kordofan region in
fear of violence
·
Despite Trump's accusations: Tylenol manufacturer is
acquired
·
Flight for Afghans allowed to land in Hanover on
Tuesday
·
Netherlands: Groenlinks/PvdA
appoints Jesse Klaver as new leader
·
Lawsuit dismissed: Mosque planned in Leipzig can be
built
·
Historic trial: Spain's Attorney General indicted
before the Supreme Court
·
Denmark opens large-scale plant for the production of
green hydrogen
·
OECD report: Migrants in Germany less frequently
employed than natives
·
Netherlands' acquisition of Nexperia
signals a new Cold War mindset in the West
·
5 cents per kilowatt-hour: Wealthy expect industrial
electricity prices from January 2026
·
Hidden access: China can remotely control 850 electric
buses in Norway
·
Trump: No highly developed Chips for China and other
countries
·
Lawsuit dismissed: Planned mosque in Leipzig can be
built
·
Medieval tower collapses in the heart of Rome - one
injured
·
After arrest of 22-year-old Syrian in Berlin: What
attack plans did he have?
·
US to test nuclear weapons - without nuclear
explosions
·
New York mayoral election: 34-year-old socialist
Mamdani leads in the polls
·
"Never kept its promises": Largest solar
tower power plant in the US to be shut down in 2026
·
On German arrogance - and the gentle fall of a moral
superpower
·
Costs too high? More corporations leave global climate
initiative
·
Drone sightings again over airbase in Belgium: Jammers
ineffective
·
US politicians demand legal action against Cisco for
persecuting Falun Gong in China
·
Why men remain silent in relationships - psychological
background explained
·
The glamorous stories behind the stolen jewels
20251104-L3614
Haintz
Media Headlines Today
·
How ARD and ZDF are using NGOs to train journalists to
become migrant sympathizers
·
Ricky Gervais' poster campaign exposes London's knife
chaos
·
ZDF infiltrates the classroom and disguises propaganda
as education
·
Great Britain in shock after knife attack on train
·
The Great Transformation – The path to the United
States of Europe
·
Appeal for support in their own cause
·
Stop AI criminal proceedings!
·
No entry ban to kindergarten despite lack of proof of
vaccination
·
Investigations against journalists for publication
dropped
·
Incitement to hatred or "just" insult?
·
How ARD and ZDF are using NGOs to train journalists to
become migrant sympathizers
·
Ricky Gervais' poster campaign exposes London's knife
chaos
20251103-L3613
111m
Oceanco superyacht “DreAMBoat”
on sea trials
https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/oceanco-yacht-dreamboat-on-sea-trials
Construction on DreAMBoat began in 2022, with her hull first unveiled in
December 2023 upon arrival at Oceanco’s facilities
for the final stages of completion. The owner was represented throughout the
build by Wright Maritime Group. At a volume of 4,550 GT, DreAMBoat
can accommodate up to 28 guests and a crew of 34, ensuring the highest level of
comfort and service. Her standout features include a winter garden, a covered
cocktail area, an outdoor cinema, and a sundeck lounge. A private owner’s deck
incorporates a Jacuzzi, while the main deck aft features a versatile
entertainment space complete with both a swimming pool and an additional
Jacuzzi...
20251103-L3612
U.S.
deploys 16,000 troops near Venezuela
https://dailytelegraph.co.nz/news/u-s-deploys-16000-troops-near-venezuela/
The United States has amassed
a major military presence near Venezuela, deploying around 16,000 personnel in
what analysts see as a possible prelude to expanded regional operations, The
Washington Post reported. According to the report, the force includes
approximately 10,000 soldiers and 6,000 sailors positioned across eight US Navy
warships, a special operations vessel, and a nuclear-powered submarine already
in the Caribbean. The aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford is expected to arrive
next week, bringing an additional three escort ships and more than 4,000
personnel. The buildup comes amid escalating rhetoric between Washington and
Caracas. The US has accused Venezuela of aiding “narcoterrorist”
groups and has imposed sweeping sanctions, while Venezuelan President Nicolás
Maduro has accused Washington of “fabricating a new war” to justify
intervention
20251103-L3611
Ten
hospitalised after mass stabbing on U.K. train
https://dailytelegraph.co.nz/world/ten-hospitalised-after-mass-stabbing-on-u-k-train/
Ten people were hospitalised, nine with life-threatening injuries, after a
stabbing attack on a train near Cambridge, England, on Saturday evening. Police
said two men were arrested after armed officers stopped the train at Huntingdon
station around 7:40 pm. Emergency services, including ambulances and armed
units, responded swiftly to the scene. A brief terrorism alert was declared but
later withdrawn as investigators cautioned against early conclusions about
motive. Witnesses described chaotic scenes as bloodied passengers fled the
train, shouting that the attackers had knives...
20251103-L3610
Russian
Navy Launched Poseidon Carrier Khabarovsk Nuclear-Powered Submarine
https://www.vesti.ru/article/4762309
The nuclear-powered submarine
Khabarovsk was launched at the Sevmash shipyard in
Severodvinsk. It carries underwater weapons and robotic systems, the Russian
Ministry of Defense reports. According to the military department, Russian
Defense Minister Andrei Belousov participated in the submarine's launching
ceremony. He called the event a landmark one. "Today marks a significant
event for us – the heavy nuclear-powered missile cruiser Khabarovsk is being
launched from the slipway of the renowned Sevmash,"
Belousov said, according to the Ministry of Defense...
20251103-L3609
Brussel-Signal
Headlines
https://brusselssignal.eu/category/news/
·
Latvian parliament votes to quit Istanbul Convention
on protecting women from violence
·
Farmers and MEPs lobby against latest agriculture
reforms
·
French President Emmanuel Macron says that social
media has abandoned informational neutrality, thus undermining democracy and
warned that we are living in a “time of crisis”.
·
French President Macron: ‘Social media corrupts
democracy’
·
Hungary PM Orbán backs Polish ex-justice minister
threatened with jail
·
Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia becomes world’s tallest
church
·
EU to police open source software
·
International Criminal Court ditches Microsoft Office
‘to remain autonomous’
·
Historic low approval rating for French President
Macron
·
Ex-Russian president Medvedev calls Belgian defence minister an ‘imbecile’
20251103-L3608
Brazilian
President Lula inaugurates the redeveloped Port of Outeiro ahead of COP30
https://gcaptain.com/brazil-offers-free-cruise-cabins-as-poorer-nations-struggle-for-rooms-at-cop30/
BRASILIA/BRUSSELS, Nov 1
(Reuters) – Dozens of countries have yet to secure accommodation for their
delegations at the COP30 climate summit just a week before it opens, with host
Brazil offering free cabins on cruise ships to poorer nations in a last-minute
bid to ensure they can attend. Around 50,000 delegates are expected in the
rainforest city of Belem, where nearly every government will convene from
November 10–21 to negotiate climate goals. But logistical concerns have plagued
preparations: Belem usually has only 18,000 hotel beds, sending nightly rates
soaring to several hundred dollars. As of October 31, 149 countries had
confirmed lodging, while 37 were still negotiating, the Brazilian government
said...
20251103-L3607
Another
electric bus catches fire after crash in Auckland
https://dailytelegraph.co.nz/news/another-electric-bus-catches-fire-after-crash-in-auckland/
An electric bus caught fire
after colliding with a bridge on Constellation Drive on Auckland’s North Shore,
prompting police to close the overpass and urge motorists and residents to
avoid the area. The bus, operated by Ritchies Transport and not in service at
the time, emitted thick chemical-smelling smoke that forced nearby residents
indoors. The incident comes two weeks an electric bus inferno following a crash
claimed the life of one person in Parnell, Auckland. A bystander told legacy
media smoke coming from the fire was “difficult to breathe” and “the smell was
thick… it appeared to be plastic or chemical in nature. Fire crews from
Takapuna, Albany, and Greenhithe quickly contained the blaze, confirming all
occupants were safely evacuated. Auckland Transport closed the Constellation
Bus Station and diverted several Northern Busway routes while engineers assess
structural damage to the bridge...
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