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New Zealand

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Shooting incident, three arrested, Te Kauwhata

· February 26, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Three people are due in court today following a shooting incident in Te Kauwhata, north of Huntly. Police received a call shortly before 7am on Saturday...

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Kiwi drones to boost Defence capability

· February 26, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Innovative Kiwi drones will be trialled by the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) to strengthen capability while growing local industry, Defence Minister Judith Collins announced today.  ...

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Temporary bridge to reconnect Pirongia community

· February 26, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government A temporary bridge is expected to be in place on State Highway 39 by mid‑March, reconnecting the community south of Pirongia after the Mangati Bridge was...

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Pedalling progress for the scenic Waimate trail

· February 26, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is investing $200,000 in the Waimate Trail as part of its ongoing commitment to grow local tourism, Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston announced...

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Seven rescued from Waikato River

· February 26, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Seven people were successfully rescued from the Waikato River last night, after Police received reports of several people struggling in the water. Around 7.20pm, Police were...

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Sudden death in Taupaki

· February 26, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Police are making enquiries into a sudden death in Taupaki on Wednesday night. At around 9pm, Police attended the incident on a shared driveway off Nixon...

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What can you do if you can’t afford a loan?

· February 26, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand A man who could no longer afford his car payments complained to an external dispute resolution provider. Caitlin Regan/Flickr A man who took out a loan...

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Young women being left behind in property market

· February 26, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Women – and particularly younger women – are being left behind in the property market, a situation that could exacerbate wealth gaps over time. RNZ Whangārei...

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Is FAFO the demise of gentle parenting?

· February 26, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Parenting experts, parenting studies, influencers, courses, and books – being a parent today can feel like drinking from a fire hydrant of information. ​Not to mention,...

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Shifting the homeless problem to somewhere we can’t see them

· February 26, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand A ‘move-on’ law will provide police with the power to issue ‘move-on’ orders against people who display disorderly, disruptive, threatening or intimidatory behaviour; obstructing or impeding...