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Common sense approach to life-saving medicines
Source: New Zealand Government Trained Oranga Tamariki staff will shortly be able to administer life-saving medicines, in a common sense move that will also allow young people to access the...
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Mautohe Cathedral Cove closed as weather warnings issued
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 13 February 2026 Periods of rain, some it heavy, are predicted for Coromandel through 13, 14 and 15 February. A MetService Orange Weather Warning for...
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Warrant to arrest: Steven Te Maru Walters
Source: New Zealand Police Police are working to locate Steven Te Maru Walters, who has a warrant for his arrest and is wanted by Police. Walters, 40, is wanted by...
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Foreign Minister hosts Commonwealth Secretary General
Source: New Zealand Government Foreign Minister Winston Peters has welcomed Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Botchwey on her first official visit to New Zealand today. “The Commonwealth plays an important role in...
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Health and Safety changes will harm workers
Source: NZCTU The new Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill is a dangerous move away from the longstanding commitment to ensure all workers should come home healthy and safe,...
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Turkish delegation visit strengthens historic bond
Source: New Zealand Government The friendship forged after the Gallipoli campaign more than a century ago is stronger than ever, following an official visit by a senior Turkish delegation, Veterans...
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Northcote’s new community hub gets underway
Source: Auckland Council Northcote is rapidly transforming – and with nearly 890 new homes already completed, another 300 under construction and more planned, improved community facilities are essential. To support...
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All Stars countdown kicks off in Hamilton
Source: New Zealand Government Hamilton is set to come alive this weekend as rugby league fans descend on the city for the 2026 NRL All Stars event, backed by the...
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National strategy launched to cut AML red tape and crack down on criminals
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee has today released New Zealand’s new Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) National Strategy. “The Strategy for 2026–2030 sets...
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Police appeal for information on historical offending at Wellington school
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Karen Simmons: Police are appealing for anyone who may have information on offending by Father Rowan Donoghue to come forward. This...
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Dirt bike rider sees red and blue
Source: New Zealand Police A dirt bike rider allegedly caught driving dangerously through Ōtara has had his wheels confiscated and is facing a raft of charges. On Sunday, Police observed...
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NZ-Singapore e-certification arrangement to boost trade in food & primary products
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand and Singapore have signed a new electronic certification arrangement that will streamline trade and reduce costs, Trade and Investment, and Agriculture Minister Todd McClay...
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About the transition from the Household Economic Survey to the Household Income and Living Survey – Stats NZ methods paper
Source: Statistics New Zealand About the transition from the Household Economic Survey to the Household Income and Living Survey – methods paper 12 February 2026 This report introduces the Household Income...
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Household Economic Survey population rebase: Year ended June 2019 to 2024 – Stats NZ methods paper
Source: Statistics New Zealand Household Economic Survey population rebase: Year ended June 2019 to 2024 – methods paper 12 February 2026 We have revised the Household Economic Survey (HES) weights for...
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EMA backs broad direction of new Health and Safety Bill – but warns key gaps must be fixed
Source: EMA The Employers and Manufacturers Association (EMA) says the government’s new Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill takes a constructive step towards a modern, risk-based system – but warns...
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Banking Ombudsman puts property partnerships under the spotlight this Valentine’s Day
Source: Banking Ombudsman Scheme 12 February 2026 – Partnering with friends or family members can be a great way to get on the property ladder, but it can come with risks, warns...
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Privatisation – Te Whatu Ora’s embarrassing U-turn over proposed car park plan – NZNO
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation Te Whatu Ora needs to go back to the drawing board and prioritise worker safety after reversing plans to charge hospital workers market rates for car...
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Privatisation – Govt plan to privatise hospital parking needs to be scrapped entirely – PSA
Source: PSA The PSA welcomes Te Whatu Ora Health NZ abandoning its plan to privatise parking services across all hospitals for now, but must rule out ever returning to the flawed...
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The Decade That Matters: New Research Shows Which Decade Men Must Prioritise Heart Health (it’s their 30s!)
Source: Exercise NZ “We now know the decade when men should and need to start prioritising heart health as preventative measures, and that decade is their 30s… The actions men...
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Maritime NZ statement on Vega seafarers
Source: Maritime New Zealand Maritime NZ takes the welfare of seafarers extremely seriously. We will continue to monitor the situation closely and will take any action necessary to ensure compliance...
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Samoan Chief behind bars following slavery trial
Source: New Zealand Police A Samoan Chief who falsely promised two people a better way of life, now faces up to 16 years behind bars. Today, Moeaia Tuai was sentenced...
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Milestone health and safety bill passes first reading
Source: New Zealand Government Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden has welcomed the passing of the first reading of the Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill, which will reform New Zealand’s work health...
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Exploring AI to support breast screening services
Source: New Zealand Government Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being explored as a way to support breast screening services and improve early detection for women across New Zealand, Health Minister Simeon...
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Burglar caught by victim in their own web
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute the following to Acting Superintendent Ash Tabb, Christchurch Metro Acting Area Commander: A quick-thinking member of the public led Police to a burglar after...
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Backing ambition, building growth
Source: New Zealand Government [Keynote delivered at the New Zealand Economic Forum, 12 February 2026] Tēnā koutou katoa, and good morning. Thank you to Professor Jennifer Kerr and the University...
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Warkworth search: Missing vehicle located
Source: New Zealand Police Police have located a vehicle outstanding since a man was washed away in the Mahurangi River on 21 January 2026. Forty-seven-year-old Tekanimaeu Arobati was later located...
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Federated Farmers – Government must urgently rule out controversial water tax
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers is calling on the Government to immediately and categorically rule out any form of ‘water tax’ in its proposed RMA replacement bill. “There’s absolutely no way...