Post
Major bank cuts home loan rates
Source: Radio New Zealand The Reserve Bank indicated it expected to raise interest rates a little faster and earlier than previously forecast. fantasista/123RF Westpac says it is cutting its three-,...
OSI archive
Month: February 2026
Post
Dolphin carrying dead calf seen in marine sanctuary
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 20 February 2026 A marine tour operator first saw the dolphin on Wednesday this week, and it has been observed several times since by DOC...
Post
Have you seen Katherine?
Source: New Zealand Police Police are asking for the public’s help finding Katherine, who has been reported missing from Glenfield. Katherine, 45, has not contacted her family since yesterday, which...
Post
Economy – RBNZ Governor Anna Breman: Monetary policy must focus on the future
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 20 February 2026 – “To achieve our inflation target, we need to look ahead to the future, while learning from the past and understanding the...
Post
Watch: Fire tears through pavilion at Auckland’s Northcote College during firefighters strike
Source: Radio New Zealand Parts of Auckland’s Northcote College have been destroyed in a fire which broke out during a firefighters strike. Fire and Emergency NZ said they were called...
Post
$3.5m boost to restore fire-damaged Tongariro
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is investing $3.5 million in the restoration of 3000-plus hectares of Tongariro National Park destroyed by two major fires last year, Conservation Minister Tama...
Post
How Reuters captured the photo of former prince Andrew leaving custody
Source: Radio New Zealand The photo, taken by Reuters photographer Phil Noble, went viral when it was published. Screenshot / BBC Slumped in the back seat of his Range Rover,...
Post
Union hits back at NZ First over Employment Relations Amendment Bill
Source: Radio New Zealand PSA National Secretary Fleur Fitzsimons. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone A union has hit back at claims by New Zealand First it could have changed the law...
Post
Seven drugged drivers fined since roadside testing began
Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. RNZ / Richard Tindiller Police say they have tested more than 300 people and issued seven infringements since roadside drug testing was introduced in...
Post
Op Solana: Police operation shines light on drug syndicate
Source: New Zealand Police A long-running Police investigation has exposed a New Zealand syndicate operating a drug importation and country-wide distribution network through the dark web. Operation Solana, led by...
Post
Man charged over death of Dax Holland
Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. RNZ / Marika Khabazi A 24-year-old has been charged with murder after a body was found at a park in the Western Bay of...
Post
Eric Dane, ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ and ‘Euphoria’ star, dead at 53
Source: Radio New Zealand Eric Dane, the handsome and hunky actor who steamed up primetime TV on Grey’s Anatomy at the height of the show’s popularity, has died, according to...
Post
Arthur’s Pass closed after crash between car and motorbike
Source: Radio New Zealand A crash has closed Arthur’s Pass. Screenshot/Google Maps State Highway 73 is closed between Canterbury and the West Coast because of a serious crash in Arthur’s...
Post
Builder who bought former Wellington mayoral desk happy to give it back
Source: Radio New Zealand The desk was bought at a tip shop. Raymond Morgan A builder who bought Wellington’s most embarrassing historical desk says he would be happy to gift...
Post
Queensland fruit fly operation in Mount Roskill ends
Source: Radio New Zealand Biosecurity New Zealand commissioner north Mike Inglis. RNZ / Maia Ingoe Controls on the movement of fruit and vegetables in Auckland’s Mount Roskill have been lifted...
Post
Confusion over who is meant to deal with Wellington’s ongoing power cuts
Source: Radio New Zealand Damage from the storm to electricity networks was extensive. Wellington City Council Residents across the Wellington region are getting increasingly frustrated with power providers and the...
Post
NZ-AU: EIS Approval for Patterson Lake South Project
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) PERTH, Australia, Feb. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Paladin Energy Ltd (ASX:PDN, TSX:PDN, OTCQX:PALAF) (Paladin or the Company) announces it has received Ministerial approval for the Company’s...
Post
Transforming Knee Surgery: Columbia Asia Combines Expertise and Robotics for Better Outcomes
Source: Media Outreach Columbia Asia Hospital Tebrau is dedicated to serving the healthcare needs of the Johor community with compassion, professionalism, and clinical excellence. Equipped with advanced medical technology—including a...
Post
What you need to know ahead of sixth NZ A-League derby
Source: Radio New Zealand Wellington Phoenix captain Alex Rufer and Auckland FC’s Lachlan Brook scored for their sides the last time they met in the A-League in December. Photosport Wellington...
Post
Woman charged over retirement village burglaries
Source: New Zealand Police A prolific burglar allegedly targeting a west Auckland retirement village is facing numerous charges in court. The arrest comes as Police investigate other burglaries at villages...
Post
Police warn Clutha and Gore farmers: be aware
Source: New Zealand Police Southern District Police urge people in rural areas of Clutha and Gore to keep an eye out after reports of multiple burglaries. A number of burglaries in the heart of Southland...
Post
Arrest made, Wharepai Domain homicide
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Western Bay of Plenty Area Investigations Manager, Detective Senior Sergeant Natalie Flowerdew-Brown: Police have arrested and charged a man today in relation to the...
Post
Weekend weather: Mostly dry skies after turbulent week
Source: Radio New Zealand Christchurch will be basking in temperatures in the 20s after a wet start to the week. 123rf.com After a turbulent week of weather, forecasters are expecting...
Post
Watch: Fire tears through pavilion at Auckland’s Northcote College
Source: Radio New Zealand Firefighters are tackling a blaze at Auckland’s Northcote College. Fire and Emergency NZ said they were called to the school about 12.15pm on Friday. A crew...
Post
Ship upgrade to improve coastal resilience in disasters
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand’s ability to support communities following natural disasters and other major emergencies will be improved by an investment into a key coastal bulk ship upgrade,...
Post
Firefighters tackle blaze at Auckland’s Northcote College
Source: Radio New Zealand Facebook / Northcote College Firefighters are tackling a blaze at Auckland’s Northcote College. Fire and Emergency NZ said they were called to the school about 12.15pm...
Post
WorkSafe launches investigation into deadly Mt Maunganui landslide
Source: Radio New Zealand Six people died in the Mount Maunganui landslide. RNZ / Kim Baker Wilson A third investigation has been announced into the Mount Maunganui landslide, with WorkSafe...