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Weather News – Summer’s back in charge…for now – MetService
Source: MetService Covering period of Monday 9th – Friday 13th February – Largely settled start to the week for northern and central New Zealand, but rain for the West Coast...
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Standards announcement welcomed by BusinessNZ
Source: BusinessNZ BusinessNZ welcomes the announcement by Minister Scott Simpson that Standards Australia and Standards New Zealand have reached an agreement whereby joint standards will be properly funded and there will...
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Waitangi Day – Celebrating Shared Voyages for Waitangi Day 2026
Source: Mango, DOB Group – for Google. Anchored in history and guided by stars, today’s Waitangi Day Doodle was created by Kiwi artist Morgan Darlison of Kaitiaki Studios, reflecting our shared...
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NZ-UAE partnership boosts advanced tech capability
Source: New Zealand Government A new Antarctic science partnership with a leading UAE university will grow New Zealand’s advanced engineering and modelling capability, supporting high-value jobs, encouraging economic growth, and...
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Greenpeace – Massive win for moana as Taranaki seabed mining application rejected
Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace along with iwi and environmental groups are calling the decision to reject Trans Tasman Resources proposal to mine the Taranaki seafloor “a massive win for people power and...
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Education Appointments – Open Polytechnic welcomes new Chief Executive and Council members
Source: Open Polytechnic On 3 February a Pōwhiri was held at Open Polytechnic’s Lower Hutt campus to formally welcome new Chief Executive Sharon Cooke as the organisation returns to standalone governance....
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Greenpeace – Kiwi-killing Bill 2.0: Government’s RMA reforms strip wildlife protections
Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace says it has identified a “kiwi-killing clause” in the 300-page Natural Environment Bill (NEB), which is set to replace the country’s primary environmental law – the Resource Management...
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Health Research – New international report warns global drug policies are failing
Source: NZ Drug Foundation The NZ Drug Foundation says a major new report on international drug policy reform over the past 10 years shows that the drug control system has...
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New trans-Tasman standards agreement signed
Source: New Zealand Government A new agreement between Standards New Zealand and Standards Australia means improved products and opportunities for local businesses and households, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott...
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Real Estate – Capital city takes charge with record number of new rental properties listed
New Zealand Rental Report, January 2026 – Capital city takes charge with record number of new rental properties listed. Wellington hits record high with 965 properties listed for rent in...
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Homicide investigation, Raumati Beach
Source: New Zealand Police A woman has died, and a man has been arrested, after an incident in Raumati Beach overnight. Police were called to the Matatua Road address about...
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Two charged following Taupō fire
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Sergeant Allan Humphries, Taupō Police: Two young people have been charged following a fire at a Taupō college yesterday afternoon. Emergency services...
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New Zealand Governor-General’s visit to Tokelau
Source: Government House The Governor-General of New Zealand, Rt Hon Dame Cindy Kiro, and Dr Richard Davies will travel to Tokelau from Samoa aboard HMNZS Canterbury on 10 February 2026, to...
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Defence News – Royal New Zealand Navy’s HMNZS Canterbury departs for mission to Tokelau
Source: Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) multi-role vessel HMNZS Canterbury will arrive into Samoa this weekend for a fuel stop as the ship begins its...
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Employment Disputes – Fire and Emergency received calls for 18 incidents during today’s strike
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand received calls for 18 incidents between 12pm and 1pm today, Friday 6 January, the tenth time the New Zealand Professional...
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Replacement of century-old Canterbury bridges begins
Source: New Zealand Government The replacement of two century-old South Canterbury bridges will provide safer and more reliable travel on an important inland route, Associate Transport and South Island Minister...
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Breakthrough in SH2 Waioweka Gorge
Source: New Zealand Government After three weeks of intensive work, SH2 through Waioweka Gorge will re-open to the public tomorrow Monday 9 February for single-lane controlled access, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says....
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Police happy with Southland road behaviour over long weekend
Source: New Zealand Police Police want to thank Southland locals and visitors for excellent behaviour on the roads and at events over the Waitangi weekend. “We’re pleased to say there...
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Fatal crash, Dairy Flat
Source: New Zealand Police One person has died after a single-motorcycle crash on Horseshoe Bush Road, Dairy Flat, early this morning. Emergency services were called to the scene about 1.30am....
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Road blocked, State Highway 2, Kaitoke
Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 2, at the intersection with Waterworks Road, is blocked in both directions after a crash. Police were notified of the three-vehicle crash about 4pm....
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Environment Canterbury on site at wastewater discharge into Diamond Harbour Te Waipapa
Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Environment Canterbury on site at wastewater discharge into Diamond Harbour Te Waipapa | Environment Canterbury Date: 07 Feb 2026 Environment Canterbury © 2026Retrieved: 4:20pm, Sat...
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DOC calls to report entangled whale
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 07 February 2026 DOC staff searched for the whale – most likely a humpback – to disentangle it but have not yet found it. It...
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Lanes blocked, Northern motorway
Source: New Zealand Police District: Waitematā The Northern motorway, near Moir Hill Road, is blocked due to a vehicle being on fire. One northbound lane remains open as emergency services...
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Tails wagging as over 1,700 pet bonds lodged
Source: New Zealand Government More than 1,700 pet bonds have now been lodged with Tenancy Services since the pet bond system started on 1 December 2025, Housing Minister Chris Bishop...
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One year on, Fast-track is building NZ’s future
Source: New Zealand Government One year on from the Coalition Government’s Fast-track approvals system opening for business, New Zealand is already benefiting from faster approvals, lower costs, and real infrastructure...
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Waitangi Day – Palestine Forum of New Zealand – Waitangi Day Statement
Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand – Te Huinga mō Pāhirītina I Aotearoa. On Waitangi Day, we acknowledge Te Tiriti o Waitangi, the foundational agreement that affirms Indigenous sovereignty, justice, and the rights of...
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Preventable explosion highlights risk of overlooking simple fixes
Source: Worksafe New Zealand 7 February 2026 A gas explosion that burned a forklift driver offers a stark lesson for businesses across all industries, WorkSafe New Zealand says, following a...