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Photographer invites you to become part of living archive
Source: Radio New Zealand A Canterbury photographer, who has a project that turns portraits into time capsules, is inviting new faces into his lens at a Christchurch studio next week....
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Foo Fighters returning to rock out in New Zealand at two stadium shows
Source: Radio New Zealand Foo Fighters have announced two huge stadium shows for New Zealand in January 2027. They will play in Christchurch on 19 January, before performing at Auckland’s...
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First Home Loan scheme gets another option
Source: Radio New Zealand The loan underwritten by Kainga Ora. RNZ ASB has joined the Kāinga Ora First Home Loan scheme, which allows borrowers to buy a house with a...
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EMA – Employment Law Changes Bring Certainty for Employers and Contractors
Source: EMA Yesterday’s third reading of the Employment Relations Amendment Bill gives employers long-sought clarity on defining the status of contractors in the workplace, says the Employers and Manufacturers Association (EMA)....
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Former prison guard’s appeal against murder conviction, sentencing to be heard in November
Source: Radio New Zealand David Benbow was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum non parole period of 17 years after a jury found him guilty of murder. A former...
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Man’s body found in Tauranga park, homicide probe launched
Source: Radio New Zealand Police said the man’s body was discovered in a secluded area of Wharepai Domain on Saturday. RNZ / Nate McKinnon A homicide investigation has been launched...
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Employment Research – Strategic hiring, rising pay pressures and a borderless workforce – Robert Walters
Source: Robert Walters Robert Walters identifies New Zealand’s key labour and salary trends for 2026 Auckland, New Zealand, 18th Feb 2026 - 2026 will be a year of strategic hiring, increased pressure on salaries, and rising...
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Housing Market – Subdued start to 2026 as NZ housing market begins rebuilding confidence – Cotality
Source: Cotality New Zealand’s property market has started 2026 in a subdued fashion with little movement in prices and lower sales transactions despite improved affordability, more favourable mortgage rates and...
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Home Finance – ASB announces Kāinga Ora First Home Loan offering to help Kiwi into their first home
Source: ASB ASB Bank will now offer the Kāinga Ora First Home Loan, marking another step in the bank’s commitment to making home ownership accessible for more New Zealanders. The...
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BusinessNZ – Better employment law will support job growth
Source: BusinessNZ The Employment Relations Amendment Bill will help restore balance, certainty and common sense to New Zealand’s employment framework, BusinessNZ says. Director of Advocacy Catherine Beard says the Bill, which...
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Five young people arrested after Napier aggravated robbery
Source: Radio New Zealand On Monday, Police were notified of an aggravated robbery at a commercial premises on Charles Street RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly Five young people have been arrested...
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Taking cash off criminals to protect New Zealanders
Source: New Zealand Government Money seized from criminals will once again be redirected to protecting New Zealanders, with a new funding round for the Proceeds of Crime Fund opening on...
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Reminder: don’t spray detergent on an oil spill
Source: Maritime New Zealand We’ve recently become aware of an incident where detergent was sprayed on an oil spill, so we’d like to share a reminder about the rules for...
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Contractors want the government to hurry up with new road rules for agricultural machinery
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Rural contractors say new road rules for agricultural machinery are nowhere to be seen, and in the meantime contractors are still being stung with fines....
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Weekly reports to the Minister for Mental Health
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 18 February 2026 The Ministry of Health | Manatū Hauora provides a weekly report to the Minister for Mental Health containing regular...
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Homicide inquiry launched into man’s death
Source: New Zealand Police The death of a man in Tauranga on Saturday is now being treated as a homicide. Detective Senior Sergeant Natalie Flowerdew-Brown, Western Bay of Plenty Area...
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Fletcher Building posts smaller half-year loss, expects another tough year
Source: Radio New Zealand Chief executive Andrew Reding expected market conditions to remain challenging in the near term. Supplied / Fletcher Building Fletcher Building has posted a smaller half-year loss...
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Five youth charged following aggravated robbery, Napier
Source: New Zealand Police Five youth are before the court following an aggravated robbery in Westshore, Napier. On Monday 16 February, Police were notified of an aggravated robbery at a...
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Top Up’ to deliver faster access to support
Source: New Zealand Government Seven grassroots mental health initiatives supporting small and hard-to-reach communities have received funding to deliver faster access to support, Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey announced today....
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Man charged with breaching Mt Maunganui landslip cordon
Source: Radio New Zealand The Mt Maunganui cordon, pictured earlier this month. Nick Monro A man has been arrested after allegedly breaching the cordon around Mt Maunganui. The cordon has...
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How to avoid moisture-loving parasites in livestock, following storms
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Livestock farmers are being urged to keep their animals well fed and circulated to avoid the spread of moisture-loving parasites. Downpours and gusts that lashed...
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Luca Harrington finishes sixth in Winter Olympics big air final
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand’s Luca Harrington during the Freeski Big Air final at the 2026 Winter OLympics. KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP New Zealand’s Luca Harrington has finished sixth...
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Weather live: Major highway set to reopen after floods in Christchurch and Banks Peninsula
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow our live blog at the top of this page for updates. Banks Peninsula remains cut off by road after widespread damage from flooding and slips....
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Severe jail terms needed for owners of ‘homicidal dogs’, Shane Jones says after Northland mauling
Source: Radio New Zealand A dog runs free in Kaihu, Northland. RNZ Hefty jail terms should be considered for owners of dangerous, roaming dogs, Northland local and cabinet minister Shane...
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Arrest made following landslide cordon breach, Mount Manganui
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Western Bay of Plenty Area Commander, Inspector Clifford Paxton: Bay of Plenty Police have arrested and charged a man following a breach at the...
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Charging $9 toll wouldn’t cover cost of new Auckland harbour crossing, advocate says
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland Harbour Bridge. 123rf Imposing tolls on the existing Harbour Bridge won’t raise enough revenue to cover long-term costs of a new crossing, the editor of...
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What can you do if the weather forecast terrifies you?
Source: Radio New Zealand Explainer – If the weather lately is stressing you out, you’re not alone. As of Tuesday, there have been nine local states of emergency declared so...