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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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Super Rugby Pacific team namings: Highlanders and Blues to start promising loosies
Source: Radio New Zealand Boom Otago rookie Lucas Casey has been handed a start for the Highlanders for Friday night’s opening clash with the Crusaders. The 22-year-old will run out...
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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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Woman arrested over alleged 18-year romance scam
Source: Radio New Zealand The alleged scam began online in 2006. (File photo) Unsplash/ Rupixen A woman has been arrested over an alleged 18-year romance scam which saw a Dunedin...
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Rugby league: Māori jersey ‘the pinnacle’ for Kennedy Cherrington
Source: Radio New Zealand Kennedy Cherrington says the Maori jersey stands above them all. Instagram For Kennedy Cherrington, nothing in rugby league carries more weight than the Māori jersey. Despite...
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Arrest made in serious assault, Christchurch
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Sergeant Ben Rolton, Christchurch Metro Crime: Police investigating the serious assault at a residential property on Fitzgerald Avenue on Monday have made an...
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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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CGTN: Little Chinese New Year opens big window to China’s soul
Source: Media Outreach BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 February 2026 – As China marks Xiaonian, or Little Chinese New Year, there is growing evidence of its ancient...
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Christchurch terrorist exaggerating prison distress, psychologist tells court
Source: Radio New Zealand Al Noor Mosque where 51 people were killed in a terrorist attack in 2019. RNZ / Nate McKinnon A forensic psychologist has called into question a...
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De Beers Group and Assouline Celebrate the Launch of “A Diamond Is Forever: The Making of A Cultural Icon 1926-2026”
Source: Media Outreach LONDON, UK – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 February 2026 – In the 1930s, De Beers redefined the role of diamonds in society, celebrating them as masterpieces...
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Vascular surgery now available in Northland
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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Why are new tea towels worse at drying dishes than old ones?
Source: Radio New Zealand There’s a peculiar ritual in many kitchens: reaching past the crisp, pristine tea towel hanging on the oven door to grab the threadbare, slightly greying one...
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Government launches independent review into Reserve Bank’s Covid-19 response
Source: Radio New Zealand The review into the Reserve Bank was to identify key lessons, the government said. (File photo) RNZ The government is launching an independent review of the...
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Big gaps in awareness, treatment, support for ovarian cancer
Source: Radio New Zealand Nearly half of all New Zealand women with ovarian cancer are being diagnosed in emergency departments across the country. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone A new report...
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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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Independent review of Covid-19 monetary policy
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has instigated an independent review of New Zealand’s monetary policy response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Finance Minister Nicola Willis says the purpose of the...
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Palmerston North Hospital ED expansion underway
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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Tax Reform – State of the Nation report shows persistent inequality, requires rebalancing of tax system – Better Taxes
Source: Better Taxes The State of the Nation report released today by Better Taxes Coalition member, The Salvation Army, shows persistent inequality across most measures, from child poverty and food...
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Giving Western Springs lake a fresh start
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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ASB Bank posts $765 million half-year profit
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Marika Khabazi ASB Bank has reported a flat half-year profit as higher expenses offset higher improved lending and margins. Key numbers for the six...
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University Research – Stark differences in COVID-19 vaccination rates between Māori and non-Māori, research finds – VUW
Source: Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington A new study analysing COVID-19 vaccine uptake has found markedly lower vaccination rates among Māori, which researchers link to existing inequities in healthcare...
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Banking – ASB half year result: Supporting our customers for long-term prosperity
Source: ASB ASB has reported a cash net profit after tax (NPAT) of $719 million for the six months to 31 December 2025, up 1% on the prior comparative period. ...
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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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No dog, no – more “canine tourists” seen in cars in the Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 11 February 2026 Pets are not permitted in New Zealand’s national parks or on DOC land where dogs are prohibited – even if the hounds...
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How to limit processed meats for lunch
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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What’s happening to the future of NZ Post services in New Zealand?
Source: Radio New Zealand NZ Post is undergoing a change to its services as mail volumes drop. RNZ / Richard Tindiller Explainer – NZ Post is closing service counters and...
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Energy Sector – Power prices predicted to surge – Consumer NZ
Source: Consumer NZ Consumer NZ expects power prices to increase by about 5% in 2026 – a blow to households already hit with a 12% increase to power bills last...