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Confusion over who is meant to deal with ongoing power cuts

· February 20, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Damage from the storm to electricity networks was extensive. Wellington City Council Residents across the lower North Islandare getting increasingly frustrated with power providers and the...

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Major bank cuts home loan rates

· February 20, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand The Reserve Bank indicated it expected to raise interest rates a little faster and earlier than previously forecast. fantasista/123RF Westpac says it is cutting its three-,...

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What you need to know ahead of sixth NZ A-League derby

· February 20, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Wellington Phoenix captain Alex Rufer and Auckland FC’s Lachlan Brook scored for their sides the last time they met in the A-League in December. Photosport Wellington...

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Police warn Clutha and Gore farmers: be aware

· February 20, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Southern District Police urge people in rural areas of Clutha and Gore to keep an eye out after reports of multiple burglaries.  A number of burglaries in the heart of Southland...

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Waipā and Ōtorohanga states of emergency extended

· February 20, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Water rushing over a blown out culvert on Corcoran Rd, Te Pahu, Waipā. Supplied/Ryan Vickers Both Waipā and Ōtorohanga Districts have extended their respective states of...

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Work begins on new inpatient ward at Nelson Hospital

· February 20, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Construction is now underway on a rapid‑build inpatient ward at Nelson Hospital, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “The 28‑bed ward will allow services to be relocated...