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Primary school principals accept government pay offer

· February 24, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Richard Tindiller Primary school principals have voted to accept the government’s offer in pay negotiations. A majority of members of the NZEI education union voted to...

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New Zealanders’ dismal savings balances revealed

· February 24, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand 123rf A third of New Zealanders have savings of less than $500, Westpac says, with Auckland and Northland lagging the rest of the country. Westpac has...

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Update: second arrest in Hastings homicide

· February 24, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Darren Pritchard: Police investigating the murder of Flaxmere man Keith Pati on 16 February 2025, have made another arrest...

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Waitaki council rejoins Southern Waters partnership

· February 24, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Ratepayers are being warned of massive rates rises ahead, no matter what plan is implemented. RNZ Waitaki District Council is rejoining the Southern Waters partnership it...

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Fatal Crash: SH2, Mangatāwhiri

· February 24, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm one person has died following a serious crash on State Highway 2 near Mangatāwhiri. Emergency services were called to a crash involving a...

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Farmers being cautious with profits

· February 24, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand 123rf While many farmers are riding a wave of strong farm-gate prices, the profits are only trickling into regional economies as they’re being cautious when it...

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Arataki Project Fast-tracked in Hawke’s Bay

· February 24, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government A new residential development is set to deliver more homes and an economic boost for Hawke’s Bay following the Fast-track approval of the Arataki subdivision in...