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Land earmarked for new Kumeū high school

· February 13, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is delivering for the rapidly growing communities of North-West Auckland, with land now prioritised and earmarked for a much-needed new secondary school in Kumeū, Education...

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Welcome to the Year of the Horse

· February 13, 2026

Source: NZ Department of Conservation The 2026 Chinese New Year is on Tuesday February 17, entering the Year of the Horse. As part of the celebrations, many people will be sharing...

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DOC urges caution over severe North Island weather warnings

· February 13, 2026

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  13 February 2026 MetService has already issued orange warnings for the Bay of Plenty, Coromandel, and Gisborne/Tairawhiti. Heavy rain is expected across many parts of...

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December visitor arrivals highest since 2019

· February 13, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government welcomes new data showing New Zealand’s international visitor arrivals continued to rise in December, with strong growth from China and Australia in particular.   Tourism...

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Nowhere to go: Police response rounds up offenders

· February 13, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police A Police operation in Pukekohe quickly rounded up several persons of interest in recent aggravated robbery investigations. The situation unfolded on Thursday afternoon with Police resource...

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Dangerous driving leads to arrest

· February 13, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police A dangerous driver allegedly travelling on the wrong side of the road with his children in the car will now face court. At about 12.20am, Police...

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Common sense approach to life-saving medicines

· February 13, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Trained Oranga Tamariki staff will shortly be able to administer life-saving medicines, in a common sense move that will also allow young people to access the...

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Mautohe Cathedral Cove closed as weather warnings issued

· February 13, 2026

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  13 February 2026 Periods of rain, some it heavy, are predicted for Coromandel through 13, 14 and 15 February. A MetService Orange Weather Warning for...

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Warrant to arrest: Steven Te Maru Walters

· February 13, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Police are working to locate Steven Te Maru Walters, who has a warrant for his arrest and is wanted by Police. Walters, 40, is wanted by...

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Foreign Minister hosts Commonwealth Secretary General

· February 13, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Foreign Minister Winston Peters has welcomed Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Botchwey on her first official visit to New Zealand today.  “The Commonwealth plays an important role in...

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Health and Safety changes will harm workers

· February 13, 2026

Source: NZCTU The new Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill is a dangerous move away from the longstanding commitment to ensure all workers should come home healthy and safe,...

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Turkish delegation visit strengthens historic bond

· February 13, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The friendship forged after the Gallipoli campaign more than a century ago is stronger than ever, following an official visit by a senior Turkish delegation, Veterans...

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Northcote’s new community hub gets underway

· February 13, 2026

Source: Auckland Council Northcote is rapidly transforming – and with nearly 890 new homes already completed, another 300 under construction and more planned, improved community facilities are essential. To support...

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All Stars countdown kicks off in Hamilton

· February 13, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Hamilton is set to come alive this weekend as rugby league fans descend on the city for the 2026 NRL All Stars event, backed by the...

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Dirt bike rider sees red and blue

· February 13, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police A dirt bike rider allegedly caught driving dangerously through Ōtara has had his wheels confiscated and is facing a raft of charges. On Sunday, Police observed...

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The dangers of living by your ‘love language’

· February 13, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Do you need words of affirmation? Quality time? Acts of service? Gifts? Or physical touch? Figuring out your “love language” has become one of the most...

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LNG plan sparks showdown in parliament

· February 13, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s announcement about a plan to establish an LNG import facility, and the levy to fund it, has been badly received. Marika Khabazi...