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Vascular surgery now available in Northland

· February 11, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Northlanders will now be able to access key vascular surgery procedures at Whangārei Hospital, marking an important step in improving access to essential specialist care in...

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Palmerston North Hospital ED expansion underway

· February 11, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Construction is underway to expand and upgrade Palmerston North Hospital’s emergency department, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “This redevelopment is a practical, front-line investment that will...

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Giving Western Springs lake a fresh start

· February 11, 2026

Source: Auckland Council One of Auckland’s most loved and historic waterbodies is getting a much-needed helping hand. This week, Auckland Council’s Environmental Services and Healthy Waters and Flood Resilience teams...

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How to limit processed meats for lunch

· February 11, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand I have a confession to make.​ I buy myself a really expensive prosciutto that is cured only with salt. My kids, on the other hand, are...

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Parliament back to government business

· February 10, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand VNP/ Daniela Maoate-Cox After a stop-start beginning to the year, MPs are back in Wellington for a two-week sitting block. Most of the first sitting week...

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Dirt bike rider seriously injured in Whangārei crash

· February 10, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand The latest crash came just as Northland police were highlighting the severe injuries suffered by a three-year-old boy being doubled on his father’s dirt bike. File...

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University students bombarded by sports betting

· February 10, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand A re-creation of a person using an online sports betting platform. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly More university students are getting into financial trouble because they are...

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Scholarship a rewarding finish for EIT nursing student

· February 10, 2026

Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 6 days ago Receiving a scholarship after five years of study at EIT is “extra-rewarding” for Bachelor of Nursing student Jessie Tomoana (Ngāti Kahungunu), who...