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‘Reckless’ use of flare blamed for Auckland house fire
Source: Radio New Zealand Crews found the rooftop fully ablaze when they responded to the call in the Auckland suburb of Rānui. RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King An overnight house fire...
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Blaze at Waikato landfill may have been caused by wrongly disposed lithium batteries
Source: Radio New Zealand The owner of the landfill said the fire was now under control. (File photo) Pretoria Gordon / RNZ A blaze at a Waikato landfill may have...
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Police seek information about Rānui fire
Source: New Zealand Police Waitematā Police is seeking information about a fire at a Rānui house in the early hours of the morning. Emergency services attended Vino Cina Heights after...
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‘Education hub’ opens for students cut off from schools by Helena Bay Hill slip
Source: Radio New Zealand Students cut off from their high schools by a monster slip northeast of Whangārei are instead taking lessons at a temporary ‘education hub’ set up at...
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‘Education hub’ for students cut off from schools by Helena Bay Hill slip
Source: Radio New Zealand Students cut off from their high schools by a monster slip northeast of Whangārei are instead taking lessons at a temporary ‘education hub’ set up at...
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Safety restrictions eased on four Tauranga homes after landslide
Source: Radio New Zealand Damaged property from the landslide at Welcome Bay on 23 January. RNZ / Calvin Samuel All four homes red-stickered in Tauranga’s Welcome Bay after a deadly...
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Nearly 40,000 more building products approved
Source: New Zealand Government Thousands more plumbing and drainage products already used widely in Australia can now be accessed easily by Kiwi tradies and do-it-yourself homeowners. “The Government is focused on fixing the...
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Real Estate – Does size really matter? In the New Zealand property market – yes, it does!
Source: RealEstate.co.nz Kiwis prepared to pay almost 50% more for a three-bedroom homeGetting the bedroom/bathroom combo right can add up to half a million to a home’s priceRenovations can pay...
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Auckland’s international convention centre finally opens
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Tourism Minister Louse Upston open the New Zealand International Convention Centre, Auckland, RNZ / Paris Ibell The New Zealand International Convention...
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Cause of days-long Cuba Street power cut unclear
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Samuel Rillstone A major power cut at a boutique hotel has thrown families and businesses into darkness on Wellington’s Cuba Street. Residents of The...
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Black Caps spinner Michael Bracewell ruled out of World Cup
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand’s Michael Bracewell celebrates after taking a Bangladesh wicket, Champions Trophy, 2025. AFP Black Caps spinner Michael Bracewell won’t play any part of the T20...
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National war memorial bell-playing job axed, likely to be outsourced to Australia
Source: Radio New Zealand The carillon’s 75 tonnes of bells have not played for years while the belltower is being earthquake strengthened. RNZ / Phil Pennington The war memorial bells...
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When Valentine’s Day forces a relationship reckoning
Source: Radio New Zealand For people who have been quietly struggling with doubts about their relationship, the weeks leading up to Valentine’s Day can feel fraught. As 14 February approaches,...
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Super Rugby Pacific preview: The Chiefs
Source: Radio New Zealand Super Rugby Pacific is back after a real return to form last year, with the competition kicking off in Dunedin on 13 February. As usual, each...
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Capella at Galaxy Macau Opens as the Pinnacle of Ultra-Luxury Hospitality
Source: Media Outreach MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 February 2026 – Capella at Galaxy Macau has officially opened, marking the arrival of the serene enclave within the...
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T20 World Cup: Black Caps’ emphatic 10-wicket win over UAE
Source: Radio New Zealand Daryl Mitchell tries to play a shot during the first ODI between India and New Zealand SHAMMI MEHRA A stunning Men’s T20 World Cup record 175-run...
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Coca-Cola Lunar New Year 2026 Refreshes Beloved Traditions by Inviting Gen Z to Co-Create Local Celebrations Across Southeast Asia
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE / KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA / HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 February 2026 – Coca‑Cola® is celebrating Lunar New Year and Tết 2026 by...
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Wellington sewage outflow could kill marine reserve’s kelp forest ecosystem – marine biologist
Source: Radio New Zealand Untreated water leaked onto the capital’s south coast beaches due to the Moa Point Treatment Plant flooding and being turned off. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone A...
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Retail crime advisory group disbands four months early
Source: Radio New Zealand Sunny Kaushal is the chair of a ministerial advisory group on retail crime. RNZ / Calvin Samuel Ministerial Advisory Group for Victims of Retail Crime to...
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Taupō school fire: Firefighter climbed onto roof of burning building after truck breakdown
Source: Radio New Zealand Firefighters could be seen on the roof at Taupō-nui-a-Tia College during the fire. LES WILLS / SUPPLIED A firefighter clambered on to the side-roof of a...
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Fire crews battle blaze at workshop in Hawke’s Bay
Source: Radio New Zealand Five fire trucks and two water tankers are at a blaze in Eskdale. RNZ/Marika Khabazi Multiple fire crews are battling a blaze that’s engulfed a workshop...
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Labour talking a ‘load of rubbish’ by labelling new liquefied natural gas terminal a tax – PM
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says Labour is talking “a load of rubbish” when it claims the government is implementing a new “gas tax” on New Zealanders....
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Person falls from Christchurch’s Tūranga library
Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. Christchurch’s central city library Tūranga. RNZ / Nate McKinnon A person has been taken to hospital in a critical condition after a fall from...
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Palace ready to help UK police in any inquiry into king’s brother Andrew
Source: Radio New Zealand By Michael Holden, Reuters Britain’s King Charles III has made clear his “profound concern” at allegations against Andrew, a Buckingham Palace spokesperson said. AFP / POOL...
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Questions over who will pay for Wellington’s sewage plant failure
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Wellington’s mayor can’t say if ratepayers in the broader Wellington region will foot the bill for the failure of the Moa Point...
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Northland couple finally sees EQC landslide damage payout three years after claim
Source: Radio New Zealand An unidentified Northland couple noticed cracks and movement around their home near Whangārei in 2018. Calvin Samuel A Northland couple denied Earthquake Commission (EQC) cover for...
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Firefighters put skills to the test UFBA Waterway Challenge in Rangiora
Source: United Fire Brigades’ Association The skill, speed and teamwork of some of New Zealand’s volunteer firefighters will be on full display when the UFBA South Island Waterway Challenge 2026 comes...