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Should e-scooters should be allowed in cycle lanes?
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Nick Monro The government is proposing to make it legal to ride e-scooters in cycle lanes. It is part of its work to “fix...
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Steel and Tube still in the red but outlook brightens
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Nate McKinnon Steel manufacturer and distributor Steel and Tube has posted another bottom-line loss, but says it’s seeing signs of light at the end...
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Care facilities turn to paper after MediMap hack
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ/Calvin Samuel Care facilities have switched back to a paper-based system to manage medication, and are dishing it out by hand, while prescription portal MediMap is...
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Further delay in trial over Alan Hall’s wrongful conviction
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Simon Rogers The High Court trial of two men charged over the wrongful 1980s conviction of Alan Hall has been further delayed. It had...
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Water search and rescue underway, Palmerston North
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Palmerston North Area Prevention Manager, Inspector Phil Ward: A water search and rescue operation is currently underway in Palmerston North. At around 11.20pm last...
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WEL Networks extends partnership with Downer and Ventia
Source: WEL Networks WEL Networks has extended its partnership with Tier 1 contractors Downer and Ventia for a further three years, reinforcing our commitment to delivering safe, reliable and efficient services...
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Fire and Emergency New Zealand and the Department of Conservation renew their Service Agreement
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand and the Department of Conservation (DOC) have signed a new three-year Operational Service Agreement. The Agreement covers how the two...
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Advocacy – Gaza-based Humanitarian organisations petition Israeli High Court as closure deadline approaches – Oxfam
Source: Oxfam Aotearoa The clock is ticking on a large part of the humanitarian response sustaining civilians in the occupied Palestinian territory. Thirty-seven international aid organisations have been ordered by Israeli...
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Energy Sector – Meridian rebounds off back of near-record inflows
Source: Meridian Energy 25 February 2026 – Meridian Energy has reported operating cash flows of $336 million for the six months ending 31 December 2025. This compares to $50 million in...
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Energy Sector – Ara Ake reopens National Flex Discovery Fund with renewed focus on digital connectivity
Source: Ara Ake Ara Ake, New Zealand’s energy innovation centre, has reopened its National Flex Discovery Fund after a successful first round in 2025, continuing its support for smarter ways to...
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Health Research – Young people are missing out on access to mental health services
Source: Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission Te Hiringa Mahara is calling for increased urgency to improve access to specialist mental health and addiction services for young people...
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UK police finish search of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s property in Berkshire
Source: Radio New Zealand Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. Max Mumby/Indigo British police say they’ve finished searches of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s property in Berkshire following his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office....
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Two people critically hurt as train and car collide in New Plymouth
Source: Radio New Zealand The crash on Mountain Road in Lepperton was reported at 8.45am on Wednesday. Google Maps Two people are critically injured after the car they were in...
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Banks must provide cash services to customers, Reserve Bank says
Source: Radio New Zealand Services should include cash withdrawals, deposits and change, the RBNZ says. RNZ / Marika Khabazi The Reserve Bank says banks should provide basic cash services Services...
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Taranaki composting company fined $71k for stinking out its neighbours
Source: Radio New Zealand Remediation NZ’s Uruti site. Supplied A controversial North Taranaki composting company has been fined more than $71,000 for discharging offensive odours described by neighbours as smelling...
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Scales corporation profits off the scale
Source: Radio New Zealand Harvest of Posy apples is under at Mr Apple’s Meeanee orchard near Napier. SUPPLIED/Mr Apple Strong sales of premium apple varieties into Asia and the Middle...
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Pay equity backlash is ‘hyperbole’, Finance Minister says
Source: Radio New Zealand Finance Minister Nicola Willis. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Finance Minister Nicola Willis has dismissed claims the coalition’s pay equity changes amount to an abuse of power...
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Dozens of jobs on offer at coolest place on Earth
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand’s Scott Base in Antarctica, in 2023. Antactica NZ/ Anthony Powell Antarctica New Zealand is on the hunt for 40 people willing to brave the...
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New data unlocks domestic tourism insights
Source: New Zealand Government Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston welcomed new data that provides fresh insights into how and why New Zealanders travel domestically. Data released in February comes...
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New Zealand imposes travels bans on Iranian Ministers
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand is applying further sanctions on Iran, placing travel bans on members of the Iranian regime involved in the violent suppression of protests, Foreign Minister...
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Primary Principals vote to accept settlement
Source: New Zealand Government Education Minister Erica Stanford has welcomed the successful conclusion of negotiations to renew the Primary Principals’ (NZEI Te Riu Roa) Collective Agreement. On 24 February, a...
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Chilly tinge to temperatures in South Island as summer winds up
Source: Radio New Zealand NIWA’s map shows rain is set to hit the South Island by 6pm on Thursday. Screenshot / NIWA / Earth Sciences New Zealand It’s shaping as...
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Fixing the basics of NZ’s transport rules
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is continuing its work to fix the basics of New Zealand’s transport system, with public consultation opening today on two packages of practical rule...
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Health NZ and PSA reach deal after months of negotiating and strike action
Source: Radio New Zealand The agreement included a pay increase of 2.5 percent from December 2025 and a further 2 percent from December this year. 123RF After months of negotiating...
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Man arrested after allegedly shooting victim at their front door in Auckland
Source: Radio New Zealand A man and a woman, who is co-accused, will also appear in the Manukau District Court today. RNZ / Liu Chen A 34-year-old man has been...
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Woman pleads guilty to dangerous driving charge, Motutere fatal crash
Source: New Zealand Police A woman has pleaded guilty to a charge of dangerous driving causing death in relation to the fatal crash on SH1, Motutere, on 4 July 2025....
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Man arrested after Police units rammed
Source: New Zealand Police Police have laid a raft of charges against a man after he allegedly rammed two Police vehicles, one of which he rammed multiple times. The man’s...