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Taupō’s biggest school closed after large fire
Source: Radio New Zealand The fire broke out on Sunday afternoon. SUPPLIED Firefighters are set to return to the scene of a large fire at Taupō’s biggest school. Crews have...
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Island Bay Festival cancels water-based activities due to sewage spill but thousands still attend
Source: Radio New Zealand Thousands attended the popular festival despite cancellation of water-based activities. Krystal Gibbens/RNZ The cancellation of water-based activities at this year’s Island Bay Festival didn’t put too...
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Who is megastar Bad Bunny and why he sings in Puerto Rican Spanish
Source: Radio New Zealand Bad Bunny is on a roll. Among the three wins at the 68th Grammy Awards, DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS (I should have taken more pictures) became...
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‘Rugby’s not done enough’: New Blues CEO on how to fill stadiums again
Source: Radio New Zealand Karl Budge, Blues CEO Photosport Fan-centric, fan first – whatever you want to call it, that’s the buzzword around rugby ever since people started rightfully noticing...
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Matt Gibb on why nerves are essential to live TV
Source: Radio New Zealand Matt Gibb has been on New Zealand TV screens for more than 20 years, debuting on the children’s television show Squirt as a teen and currently...
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Alibaba Group Debuts “Wonder on Ice,” an Immersive AI Experience at Milan’s Sforza Castle for Milano Cortina 2026
Source: Media Outreach MILAN, ITALY – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 February 2026 – Alibaba Group today opened “Alibaba Wonder on Ice” (AWI), an interactive public installation in Milan’s Piazza...
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Skylon Appoints COBNB as Hospitality Partner, Launches COBNB+ with L’Occitane en Provence Hotel Amenities
Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 February 2026 – Skylon, a premium development by GBD Land, located at Changkat Raja Chulan, Bukit Bintang, 50200...
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China and ASEAN Celebrate the Chinese Spring Festival Together
Source: Media Outreach JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 February 2026 – 2026 marks the 35th anniversary of the establishment of dialogue relations between China and ASEAN and...
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‘Whimsical Gallop’ Invites The City to Stride into the Year of the Horse at Pacific Place and Starstreet Precinct
Source: Media Outreach Marvel at the Whimsical Gallop of Horses Adorned in Embroidered Artistry, Alongside an AI Fai Chun Photo Booth and Joyful New Year Rewards HONG KONG SAR –...
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DFI Retail Group to Announce 2025 Full Year Financial Results and Host Analyst Presentation Live Webcast
Source: Media Outreach DFI Retail Group (the ‘Group’) is a leading Asian retailer, driven by its purpose to “Sustainably Serve Asia for Generations with Everyday Moments”. At 1 December 2025,...
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Police happy with Southland road behaviour over long weekend
Source: New Zealand Police Police want to thank Southland locals and visitors for excellent behaviour on the roads and at events over the Waitangi weekend. “We’re pleased to say there...
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Tails wagging as over 1,700 pet bonds lodged
Source: New Zealand Government More than 1,700 pet bonds have now been lodged with Tenancy Services since the pet bond system started on 1 December 2025, Housing Minister Chris Bishop...
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One year on, Fast-track is building NZ’s future
Source: New Zealand Government One year on from the Coalition Government’s Fast-track approvals system opening for business, New Zealand is already benefiting from faster approvals, lower costs, and real infrastructure...
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Progress accelerates in complex Auckland District Court refurbishment
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Justice Headline: Progress accelerates in complex Auckland District Court refurbishment 16 January 2026 Significant progress is being made on an upgrade of the country’s largest...
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Survey results reveal fresh insights into perceptions of crime
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Justice Headline: Survey results reveal fresh insights into perceptions of crime class=”MsoNormal”>More than half of Kiwis (56%) say they have little fear of crime according...
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RIF funding supports 100 new homes in Kaikohe
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is investing $4 million from the Regional Infrastructure Fund for infrastructure to support the Bisset Road social housing project in Kaikohe, Regional Development Minister...
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RIF investment supports Māori horticulture
Source: New Zealand Government Government investment in two horticulture developments on underutilised Māori land will unlock economic potential in Northland and Waikato, Regional Development Minister Shane Jones and Māori Development...
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Green Member’s Bill to recognise the personhood of tohorā
Source: Green Party Green Party MP Teanau Tuiono has launched his Member’s Bill to recognise whales as legal persons with inherent rights, including the right to freedom of movement, a healthy environment,...
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Woman arrested after elderly people targeted
Source: New Zealand Police A brazen offender allegedly ripping off elderly people across Hamilton and Auckland communities will face court. Police executed a search warrant at a Rānui property today,...
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Christopher Luxon – Waitangi Speech
Source: New Zealand Government E ngā mana, e ngā reo, e ngā rau Rangatira mā. Tēnā koutou katoa. Ki ngā mate, haere, haere, haere atu ra. Kia tatou te hoonga...
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“Eighty-nine new cops for the new year
Source: New Zealand Police Friends and family members from all over New Zealand celebrated with their loved ones at Te Rauparaha Arena in Porirua today, when Wing 392 graduated from...
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Expert hearing panel confirmed for proposed Plan Change 120
Source: Auckland Council Auckland Council and the Government have confirmed the appointment of the expert group that will lead hearings on proposed Plan Change 120. Known as an ‘independent hearings panel’, the group is made up of nine members with extensive backgrounds in...
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Auckland celebrates the City Rail Link’s first finished station neighbourhood
Source: Auckland Council The Waitematā Station Plaza and eastern glasshouse entrance to the station are open, completing the City Rail Link’s first station neighbourhood in the city centre. This is...
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Last call for feedback on Auckland’s future housing plan
Source: Auckland Council Aucklanders have until 5pm on Friday 19 December to make a submission on Proposed Plan Change 120, which updates Auckland’s planning rules to strengthen natural hazard protections...
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New beginnings for Milford: Ngā Wairau project brings hope and renewal
Source: Auckland Council A heartfelt blessing in Milford last week marked the start of a new chapter for the Wairau catchment, as mana whenua, led by Ngāti Paoa and supported...
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More funding, more impact:
Source: Auckland Council Auckland Council is investing big in community climate action with the launch of Te Ara Urutau – Climate and Emergency Ready Fund, offering more than $1million to help community organisations across Tāmaki Makaurau take bold, practical steps to...
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Vehicle access to Mahurangi Regional Park closed until further notice
Source: Auckland Council Due to the impacts of extensive rainfall in our region this week, vehicle access to Mahurangi Regional Park is now closed until further notice. Since early Wednesday...