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The ultimate super-mum: Ruahine the kōkako defies age in the Hūnua Ranges
Source: Auckland Council In human years she wouldn’t quite qualify for a Gold Card but in kōkako years, Ruahine is a living legend. At around 21 years of age, Ruahine...
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Universities – Yili-Lincoln University research collaboration informs global health policy
Source: Yili Riddet Institute Fellow Laureate Paul Moughan has led a research collaboration with Yili’s Innovation Centre in New Zealand which will help shape World Health Organisation policy on infant...
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Environment – Mine e-waste for gold, not beautiful landscapes – Zero Waste
Source: Zero Waste Aotearoa As a fast-track consent is sought for a major gold mine in Central Otago and another has already been granted in Coromandel, Zero Waste Aotearoa is...
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Minister to attend AI Impact Summit in India
Source: New Zealand Government Science, Innovation and Technology and Universities Minister Dr Shane Reti will visit India this week to attend the flagship artificial intelligence (AI) Impact Summit, strengthening international...
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Onehunga shooting: Police seize firearm in ongoing investigation
Source: New Zealand Police Police are continuing to make progress in investigating a shooting in Onehunga last month. The Auckland City Organised Crime Unit has been investigating the incident on...
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More gigs, more goals, more growth: Eden Park planning restrictions eased
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is building Eden Park’s future as a major events venue, making significant changes to local planning rules that have been holding Eden Park back...
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State of Origin heads to New Zealand
Source: New Zealand Government In an historic moment, New Zealand will host its first-ever State of Origin match next year at Eden Park, a major event expected to draw thousands...
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Science and Ethics – New animal-free alternative flies to NZ today replacing blood from unborn calves
Source: Beyond Animal Research For the first time in New Zealand, a new animal-free alternative to Foetal Bovine Serum (FBS) is being imported today by a charity, and will be trialled...
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Body found, Mahia
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Tuai Senior Constable Tony Maultsaid: Police are making enquiries after the body of a person washed up at Mahia, near Wairoa. A member of...
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Health and Policy – Burnett Foundation Aotearoa welcomes the Government’s decision on U=U
Source: Burnett Foundation Aotearoa Associate Health Minister Doocey’s decision to sign the U=U declaration today is a critical step on the road towards zero locally acquired HIV transmissions in Aotearoa New...
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Politics – Seymour’s calls for small government lazy politics straight from hard-right playbook – ignores NZ’s growing challenges – PSA
Source: PSA ACT Leader David Seymour’s latest attack on the public sector is straight out of the hard-right playbook – slash and burn now, worry about the consequences later. “We’ve seen...
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Weather News – MetService Red Warning for Manawatu, Rangitikei and Ruapehu Districts
Source: MetService Covering period of Sunday 15 – Monday 16 February 2026 – At 2:36pm MetService escalated the Severe Weather Warnings in Manawatu, Rangitikei and Ruapehu Districts north of Feilding and...
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Proposed changes to the kava food standard
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Have your say The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is inviting feedback on proposed changes to New Zealand’s kava food standard. The proposed changes...
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Imported snack bars recalled due to presence of rubber
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries New Zealand Food Safety is supporting Nestlé in its recall of specific batches of Milo Dipped Snack Bars as the product may contain foreign...
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Amateur Fishing Charter company fined $60,000 for serving recreational catch to paying customers
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries An amateur fishing charter company that illegally caught crayfish for customers and served it as a meal has been fined $60,000. Fiordland Cruises Limited...
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On the run: Police recruitment run challenge at ‘Round the Bays
Source: New Zealand Police Commissioner of Police Richard Chambers lead a team of 66 Police runners at the Southern Cross ‘Round the Bays event in Wellington this morning. Staff from...
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Serious assault, Police appeal for information
Source: New Zealand Police Hamilton Police are investigating a disturbing incident, where a woman was assaulted in her home in Fairfield last night. The woman was assaulted after confronting two...
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New Zealand signs up to U=U commitment for HIV
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand has signed the global Call-to-Action on Undetectable = Untransmittable (U=U), sending a strong signal of our commitment to ending HIV transmission and ensuring people...
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Rockpool closures to protect marine life
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has taken action to stop the wholesale stripping of marine creatures from rockpools on the east coast north of Auckland. “I have approved a...
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Mission Accomplished: firefighters return from Victoria
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand New Zealand firefighters have completed four weeks of service in Victoria, working on bushfires in the north of the state. The second contingent of 22...
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Keeping your heart healthy this Valentine’s Day
Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown is encouraging New Zealanders to use Valentine’s Day as a reminder to look after their own heart health, as well as the...
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Active Investor Plus delivers $3 billion in investment in New Zealand
Source: New Zealand Government Less than a year after it was refreshed, the Active Investor Plus (AIP) visa is bringing $3.39 billion into New Zealand, Immigration Minister Erica Stanford announced...
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Temporary closure of Pirongia tracks following severe weather
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 14 February 2026 Initial assessments indicate that some tracks and bridges have been damaged or washed away, creating potential safety risks for visitors. As a...
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Government urges people to put safety first as severe weather hits North Island
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is urging people to put safety first, as it gets behind North Island communities facing another period of severe weather, less than one month...
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Police urge caution on roads following heavy rain
Source: New Zealand Police Motorists in the Waikato are being warned to drive with extreme caution and not attempt to drive through flooded roads. A number of local roads and...
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Net migration gain of 14,200 – International migration: December 2025 – Stats NZ news story and information release
Source: Statistics New Zealand Net migration gain of 14,200 – news story 13 February 2026 New Zealand had a net migration gain of 14,200 in 2025, down from a net gain...
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Visitor arrivals pass 3.5 million – International travel: December 2025 – Stats NZ news story and information release
Source: Statistics New Zealand Visitor arrivals pass 3.5 million – news story 13 February 2026 Overseas visitor arrivals to New Zealand totalled 3.51 million in the December 2025 year, up 195,600...