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‘Nepo baby’ Jack Whitehall has spawned ‘nepo parents’
Source: Radio New Zealand Although Jack Whitehall is currently working in the US, he says he hasn’t cracked America yet – just given it a little dent. “There’s a small...
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Kiwi author Steffanie Holmes on paying the bills with romance novels
Source: Radio New Zealand Back in 2015, Steffanie Holmes decided to have a crack at becoming a full-time writer in the genre she loved to read – paranormal romance. Nine...
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Move-on orders to target disorderly behaviour
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is providing police with the power to issue move-on orders as a tool to deal with disorderly behaviour in public places, Justice Minister Paul...
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Dogs that injured three people in Christchurch could be euthanised, councillor says
Source: Radio New Zealand Animal control officers seized two dogs after the attack in the Christchurch suburb Brywndwr. Sam Sherwood / RNZ The two dogs that attacked and injured three...
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Luxon chooses to punish the homeless after making more people homeless
Source: Green Party The Green Party is imploring the Government to choose actual solutions to homelessness, after Ministers today announced the Government’s plan to effectively criminalise it. “Christopher Luxon’s Government...
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Move-on orders build on progress in Auckland CBD
Source: New Zealand Government New move-on powers for Police, announced today, are a key part of the Government’s action plan to create a thriving Auckland city centre, Auckland Minister Simeon...
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Government announces homeless move-on orders – for all town centres, not just Auckland
Source: Radio New Zealand The government has confirmed it will give police the power to issue move-on orders – not just in Auckland, but all town centres across the country....
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Federated Farmers – Rates cap potential and pitfalls need scrutiny
Source: Federated Farmers By Sandra Faulkner, Federated Farmers local government spokesperson At Federated Farmers, we’re all in favour of greater local government spending restraint. We’re not in favour of so severely...
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Fire Safety – Fire and Emergency received calls for 17 incidents during today’s strike
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand received calls for 17 incidents between 12pm and 1pm today, Friday 20 February, the twelfth time the New Zealand Professional...
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Property Market – $40m wiped from property market in Q4, but figures show improvement on last year – RealEstate
Source: RealEstate.co.nz 1,374 listings recorded a price drop in Q4 2025, the lowest number in two years Only 3% of all listings were reduced, the lowest portion in two years ...
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Life Flight’s new aeromedical airbase for upper North Island officially opened
Source: Radio New Zealand Life Flight chief executive Mark Johnston and Health Minister Simeon Brown officially open the new aeromedical airbase for the upper north island at Hamilton airport. Libby...
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Noisy neighbours’ loud gear to be sold off
Source: Radio New Zealand Confiscated audio equipment. Supplied Dozens of sound systems seized by noise control officers in New Plymouth are about to go on sale at a charity op...
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Memorial service to be held in Christchurch to mark 15 years since 2011 earthquake
Source: Radio New Zealand The magnitude 6.3 quake on 22 February left 185 people dead, while thousands of homes were demolished because of damage to the buildings or land. RNZ...
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Man On The Run: How Paul McCartney rebuilt his life after The Beatles
Source: Radio New Zealand “The event is so momentous that historians may, one day, view it as a landmark in the decline of the British Empire.” That was dramatic framing...
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Auckland Blues v Force – Super Rugby Pacific
Source: Radio New Zealand Blues face Western Force in Super Rugby Pacific. Liam Swiggs / RNZ First-five Stephen Perofeta converted all six of his team’s tries and scored one himself,...
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Wellington Phoenix captain Alex Rufer apologises to fans after embarrassing loss
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland FC players celebrate a goal, A-League, Wellington Phoenix v Auckland FC, Sky Stadium, Wellington. Saturday 21 February, 2026 © Mandatory credit: Kerry Marshall / www.photosport.nz...
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Wellington Phoenix coach quits after loss to Auckland FC
Source: Radio New Zealand Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano has quit after a heavy loss to Auckland FC. AAP / Photosport Wellington Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano has resigned, after a [https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/587537/phoenix-captain-apologises-to-fans-after-embarrassing-5-0-loss...
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Phoenix captain apologises to fans after embarrassing 5-0 loss
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland FC players celebrate a goal, A-League, Wellington Phoenix v Auckland FC, Sky Stadium, Wellington. Saturday 21 February, 2026 © Mandatory credit: Kerry Marshall / www.photosport.nz...
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Three injured in dog attack in Bryndwr, Christchurch
Source: Radio New Zealand Emergency services at a house in Bryndwr, Christchurch. Sam Sherwood / RNZ Emergency services are at an address in the Christchurch suburb of Bryndwr, where a...
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National to campaign on review of ‘controversial’ Hauraki Gulf commercial fishing rules
Source: Radio New Zealand National Party conservation spokesperson Tama Potaka. RNZ / Mark Papalii National’s conservation spokesperson Tama Potaka says the party will campaign on further restricting commercial fishing in...
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Emergency services attend incident in Bryndwr, Christchurch
Source: Radio New Zealand Emergency services at a house in Bryndwr, Christchurch. Sam Sherwood / RNZ Emergency services are at an address in the Christchurch suburb of Bryndwr. Several police...
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Nurses and senior doctors’ bargaining stretches into second year
Source: Radio New Zealand 123rf Bargaining over pay and conditions has stretched into its second year for nurses and senior doctors, while bargaining for junior doctors is just beginning. The...
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40 student volunteers part of Banks Peninsula clean up crew
Source: Radio New Zealand Bridge on Okuti Valley Road on Thursday. RNZ / Nate McKinnon The Student Volunteer Army (SVA) has deployed 40 volunteers from the University of Canterbury to...
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Nearly 7500 West Auckland homes affected by fibre outage
Source: Radio New Zealand It is not expected to be restored until tomorrow. 123RF The number of households affected by a fibre outage in West Auckland has climbed to nearly...
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NZ Breakers’ chance for silverware on the line
Source: Radio New Zealand Mexican teenager Karim Lopez will play his final game for the Breakers on Sunday before going into the NBA draft. photosport The New Zealand Breakers players...
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Olympics: No medals for NZ, USA’s Alex Ferreira takes the win at men’s halfpipe finals
Source: Radio New Zealand USA’s Alex Ferreira celebrates after winning the freestyle skiing men’s freeski halfpipe final during the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games. AFP/JEFF PACHOUD USA’s Alex Ferreira...
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Watch: Ben Harrington heads to freeski halfpipe final, Fin Melville Ives takes brutal fall
Source: Radio New Zealand Ben Harrington has qualified for the men’s freeski halfpipe final. Fin Melville Ives is in a stable condition after a fall left him unconscious and saw...