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Woman arrested over alleged 18-year romance scam

· February 11, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand The alleged scam began online in 2006. (File photo) Unsplash/ Rupixen A woman has been arrested over an alleged 18-year romance scam which saw a Dunedin...

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Arrest made in serious assault, Christchurch

· February 11, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Sergeant Ben Rolton, Christchurch Metro Crime: Police investigating the serious assault at a residential property on Fitzgerald Avenue on Monday have made an...

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Police seek information about Rānui fire

· February 11, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Waitematā Police is seeking information about a fire at a Rānui house in the early hours of the morning. Emergency services attended Vino Cina Heights after...

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Busted: Woman arrested over elaborate 18-year scam

· February 11, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Dunedin and Auckland Police have got together, making an arrest over an alleged romance scam that has spanned nearly two decades. Over this period an unsuspecting...

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Auckland FC fitness coach Elias Boukarim exits

· February 11, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland FC move on from fitness coach with months left in A-League season. www.ofcproleague.com Auckland FC have parted ways with their inaugural head of performance midway...

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Vascular surgery now available in Northland

· February 11, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Northlanders will now be able to access key vascular surgery procedures at Whangārei Hospital, marking an important step in improving access to essential specialist care in...

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Sheep farmers come to parliament to celebrate record year

· February 11, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Agriculture Minister Todd McClay has today hosted a celebratory barbecue for farmers, industry representatives and MPs to mark the upcoming National Lamb Day on 15 February....

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Hastings stabbing – Police appeal for footage

· February 11, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Karli Whiu: Hastings Police are seeking information as they investigate a serious stabbing that occurred in the early hours...

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A year of coping with the grief of losing a daughter

· February 11, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand When Kirsten O’Connor’s daughter Kahlia died by suicide in April last year, she started to keep records about her creative and complex daughter. It was a...

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Reckless ride ends in court for teen

· February 11, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police A teenager’s reckless ride on an electric bike through the North Shore found him making a hard landing into court. On Tuesday night, Police initially responded...

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Independent review of Covid-19 monetary policy

· February 11, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has instigated an independent review of New Zealand’s monetary policy response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Finance Minister Nicola Willis says the purpose of the...