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Another bank cuts rates, but should you take them?

· February 26, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Marika Khabazi Another bank has adjusted down its long-term rates, but borrowers deciding whether to take a longer term will need to weigh up...

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Kiwi teaching academic named top Australian lecturer

· February 26, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealander Roma Forbes is Australia’s top university teacher. Ōpōtiki-born Forbes, who teaches physiotherapy at the University of Queensland, has been in Australia for 16 years,...

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Government policies are increasing child poverty

· February 26, 2026

Source: NZCTU NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi president Sandra Grey is blaming the Government for new data released by Stats NZ today that shows child poverty continuing to be a stain...

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Government receives final COVID Inquiry report

· February 26, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government welcomes the delivery of the final report from the Royal Commission of Inquiry into COVID-19 Lessons to the Governor-General this morning.   “I want to...

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Fewer victims of crime, more police on the beat

· February 26, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government A tough on crime approach and a near doubling of police foot patrols have driven a huge drop in the number of victims of violent crime...

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Child material hardship climbs to 10-year high – CPAG

· February 26, 2026

Source: Child Poverty Action Group The number of children living in material hardship has reached a 10-year high, with 14.3% of children, nearly 170,000 children, living in material hardship. Figures released...