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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...
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Appointments – CAA appoints new Deputy Chief Executive – Gayle Holmes
Source: Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) After a thorough recruitment process, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Gayle Holmes as our new Deputy Chief Executive,...
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New DOC cadetship programme launched to build future conservation workforce
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 26 January 2026 Source: Office of the Minister of Conservation The Te Pū Hono programme is a 30-month paid cadetship designed to support people at the...
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DOC Community Fund will provide $9.2 million for community-led conservation
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 12 February 2026 New Zealand has the highest proportion of threatened indigenous species in the world, with more than 1,000 native species currently classified as...
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Pharmac seeking feedback on plans to modernise the Pharmaceutical Schedule
Source: PHARMAC 12 February 2026 Media release Medicines Hospital devices Pharmac has begun work to update the Pharmaceutical Schedule to make it easier to use, faster to update, and fit...
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Police clamp down following scooter robbery
Source: New Zealand Police A man will scoot to court today following an alleged robbery in east Auckland yesterday afternoon. Just after 4pm, Police were notified of an incident in...
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Weather News – Wet and windy weekend for many – MetService
Source: MetService Covering period of Thursday 12 – Monday 16 February Orange Heavy Rain Watch on Friday for eastern Bay of Plenty/northern Gisborne/Tairawhiti Yellow Heavy Rain Watches on Friday for...
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Employment Disputes – New Zealanders warned about escalating NZPFU strike action
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand is warning New Zealanders about the increasing threat posed by the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) escalating its industrial...
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Legislation – Still time for NZ First to do the right thing by workers and vote down Fire at Will Bill – PSA
Source: PSA The PSA is calling on New Zealand First to stand by New Zealand workers and vote down the most draconian anti-worker legislation since the notorious Employment Contracts Act in...
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Economy – Interim Financial Statements of the Government of New Zealand for the six months ended 31 December 2025
Source: The New Zealand Treasury The Interim Financial Statements of the Government of New Zealand for the six months ended 31 December 2025 were released by the Treasury today. The...
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New DOC concessions support regional economies
Source: New Zealand Government Long-term tourism concessions that will support jobs, strengthen regional economies, and keep visitor access open at key South Island destinations have been announced by Conservation Minister...
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Funding approved for final stretch of Eastern Busway
Source: New Zealand Government The final stretch of the Eastern Busway in Botany can now get underway, Transport Minister Chris Bishop and Auckland Minister Simeon Brown say. “The NZ Transport...
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One in court following vehicle theft and attempted vehicle theft in Christchurch
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Senior Sergeant Hamish Keer-Keer A 28-year-old Christchurch man is before the courts after unlawfully taking a vehicle and attempting to take further vehicles. About...
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Piopiotahi Milford Sound experiencing record summer
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 12 February 2026 Market intelligence from Great South suggests the Chinese market, which has been slower to rebound since COVID, has swung strongly back this...
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Transmission Gully accelerating to 110km/h
Source: New Zealand Government Transmission Gully has received the green light for a new 110 km/h speed limit for drivers travelling between Wellington and the Kāpiti Coast, says Transport Minister...
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Space launch limits increased to support growth
Source: New Zealand Government A huge increase in the number of space launches allowed from New Zealand will enable our space and advanced aviation sectors to continue their rapid growth,...
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Kāinga Ora’s Turnaround Plan is working
Source: New Zealand Government One year on from the announcement of Kāinga Ora’s Turnaround Plan, the agency is getting its books back in order and improving performance – delivering lower build...
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Investment Boost driving real investment, lifting productivity
Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s Investment Boost is already changing investment behaviour, bringing projects forward, increasing scale, and lifting productivity across the economy, Minister for Economic Growth Nicola Willis...
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Concerns for crew of former ferry at anchor in Tasman Bay
Source: Maritime Union of New Zealand The Maritime Union of New Zealand (MUNZ) is voicing its concern regarding the welfare of underpaid seafarers onboard the vessel Vega (formerly the Aratere), which...
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Ready-mixed concrete: December 2025 quarter – Stats NZ information release
Source: Statistics New Zealand Ready-mixed concrete: December 2025 quarter – information release 11 February 2026 Ready-mixed concrete statistics provide an indicator of construction activity. Key facts In the December 2025 quarter,...