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· February 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said US President Donald Trump’s social media post was racist. RNZ / Mark Papalii The prime minister says US President...
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· February 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Judge William Hastings presiding over the trial of a senior Navy officer, for their conduct during an overseas operation in Fiji in 2023. RNZ/Lucy Xia A...
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· February 9, 2026
Source: Statistics New Zealand Total greenhouse gas emissions fall 1.1 percent in the September 2025 quarter – news story 5 February 2026 Seasonally adjusted industry and household greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions...
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· February 9, 2026
Source: Government House The Governor-General of New Zealand, Her Excellency Rt Hon Dame Cindy Kiro, has released a message to mark Waitangi Day 2026. A download link to the filmed message...
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· February 9, 2026
Source: New Zealand Government Opening remarks Nga mihi ki te rangi, ngā mihi ki te whenua. Ngā mihi ki a koutou. Kia ora mai tātou. I greet the sky. I...
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· February 9, 2026
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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· February 9, 2026
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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· February 9, 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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· February 9, 2026
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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· February 9, 2026
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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· February 9, 2026
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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· February 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Fincap, the organisation that represents financial mentors around the country, has made the proposal to the Finance and Expenditure Committee. Financial mentors say organisations that benefit...
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· February 9, 2026
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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· February 9, 2026
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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· February 9, 2026
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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· February 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Illegal Scilate apple trees have been destroyed in a Gansu province orchard. Supplied Illegal apple orchards in China have been torn down after the Supreme Court...
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· February 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The New England Patriots take on the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. Six-time Grammy winner Bad Bunny will...
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· February 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Zoi Sadowski-Synnott competes in the snowboard women’s big air qualification at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. AFP Zoi Sadowski-Synnott has made an imposing start to her...
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· February 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Police have launched a homicide investigation. 123RF A woman has been found dead at a house on the Kāpiti Coast and a man has been charged....
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· February 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand It’s an experience almost every woman has had: standing in a queue at a concert, sporting event or public building, waiting to use the toilet. Sometimes,...
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· February 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The fire broke out on Sunday afternoon. SUPPLIED Two young people have been charged with arson over the large fire at Taupō’s biggest school. Crews contained...
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· February 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Defence Force bomb squad ensured the remaining explosives were safely detonated (file image). Supplied / NZ Defence Force A Southland man died trying to destroy...
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· February 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Judge Ema Aitken is accused of shouting that NZ First leader Winston Peters was lying. RNZ Composite A District Court judge will have her actions scrutinised...
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· February 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland is left wondering about the future of housing intensification plans after another potential u-turn in rules from central government. RNZ/Calvin Samuel Government interference in planning...
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· February 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Moa Point Treatment Plant. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Wellington leaders are calling for an investigation into Moa Point Treatment Plant’s failure. The local MP says...
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· February 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Kelsey Teneti. photosport The Black Ferns Sevens have overwhelmed defending champions Australia in Perth, scoring five tries in the final to win 29-7 and extend their...
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· February 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Lubomira Weyland, 3, is facing more surgery to fix her hip dysplasia, after it was missed as a baby and then the first operation failed. SUPPLIED...