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Backing ambition, building growth
Source: New Zealand Government [Keynote delivered at the New Zealand Economic Forum, 12 February 2026] Tēnā koutou katoa, and good morning. Thank you to Professor Jennifer Kerr and the University...
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Police want to hear from anyone with information about disgraced ex-priest
Source: Radio New Zealand Fr Rowan Donoghue outside the Christchurch District Court last month. Nathan McKinnon / RNZ Police are appealing for anyone with information regarding a former priest convicted...
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Warkworth search: Missing vehicle located
Source: New Zealand Police Police have located a vehicle outstanding since a man was washed away in the Mahurangi River on 21 January 2026. Forty-seven-year-old Tekanimaeu Arobati was later located...
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Strike by Air New Zealand flight attendants leaves traveller in limbo
Source: Radio New Zealand Flight attendants working on Air New Zealand’s Boeing 777 and 787 long range aircraft are striking on Thursday and Friday after failing to agree on pay...
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Mt Maunganui landslide: Retired judge Paul Davison, KC appointed to lead external review
Source: Radio New Zealand Retired judge Paul Davison, KC, has been appointed to lead the review which was previously signalled by Tauranga City Council. RNZ A retired judge has been...
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Federated Farmers – Government must urgently rule out controversial water tax
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers is calling on the Government to immediately and categorically rule out any form of ‘water tax’ in its proposed RMA replacement bill. “There’s absolutely no way...
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Appointments – CAA appoints new Deputy Chief Executive – Gayle Holmes
Source: Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) After a thorough recruitment process, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Gayle Holmes as our new Deputy Chief Executive,...
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Gen Z, Millenials turn hawking their wares into a side hustle
Source: Radio New Zealand Clothing is among the most popular things to sell. Rawpixel Ltd The rising cost of living is seeing New Zealanders increasingly choosing to buy and sell...
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New DOC cadetship programme launched to build future conservation workforce
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 26 January 2026 Source: Office of the Minister of Conservation The Te Pū Hono programme is a 30-month paid cadetship designed to support people at the...
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Live: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to face questions in Dunedin
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will face questions following a visit to Space Operations New Zealand. Luxon has been touring the facility in Southland with Environment Minister...
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Health NZ shrugs off red ratings for big hospital builds
Source: Radio New Zealand The project management office for the new Dunedin Hospital. RNZ / Delphine Herbert Health New Zealand says two of its flagship hospital rebuilds are on track...
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High Court Judge wins right to have family bach dispute in private court
Source: Radio New Zealand The case was taken to the High Court but had been referred to independent arbitration. (File photo) RNZ / Dan Cook A High Court Judge has...
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Wellington mayor Andrew Little promises to cut commercial rates
Source: Radio New Zealand Wellington’s mayor Andrew Little. RNZ / Mark Papalii Wellington’s mayor is promising to reduce the city’s commercial rates burden, but admits he doesn’t yet have the...
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DOC Community Fund will provide $9.2 million for community-led conservation
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 12 February 2026 New Zealand has the highest proportion of threatened indigenous species in the world, with more than 1,000 native species currently classified as...
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A new wave of romance scams is washing across the internet – here’s how to stay safe
Source: Radio New Zealand Romance scams are among the most emotionally damaging forms of cybercrime because they combine carefully manufactured intimacy with financial theft – the scammers go after your...
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Christchurch terrorist suffered ‘complete destruction of his identity’ in prison, his lawyers say
Source: Radio New Zealand Fifty-one people were killed in two attacks on mosques in Christchurch in 2019. RNZ / Nathan Mckinnon Lawyers acting for the terrorist who massacred 51 worshippers...
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Judge Ema Aitken must have known who she was yelling at, NZ First MP Casey Costello says
Source: Radio New Zealand Judge Ema Aitken is before a Judicial Conduct Panel accused of disrupting the event at Auckland’s Northern Club. RNZ Composite A gudge accused of disrupting an...
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Pharmac seeking feedback on plans to modernise the Pharmaceutical Schedule
Source: PHARMAC 12 February 2026 Media release Medicines Hospital devices Pharmac has begun work to update the Pharmaceutical Schedule to make it easier to use, faster to update, and fit...
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High Court Judge wins right to have family batch dispute in private court
Source: Radio New Zealand The case was taken to the High Court but had been referred to independent arbitration. (File photo) RNZ / Dan Cook A High Court Judge has...
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NZ Warriors kick off NRL campaign with pre-season trial against Manly Sea Eagles
Source: Radio New Zealand Te Maire Martin, Wayde Egan, Leka Halasima, Luke Metcalf and Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad prepare in different ways for their 2026 NRL season. Photosport/RNZ NRL Pre-season: NZ Warriors...
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Wellington’s mayor Andrew Little promises to reduce commercial rates
Source: Radio New Zealand Wellington’s mayor Andrew Little. RNZ / Mark Papalii Wellington’s mayor is promising to reduce the city’s commercial rates burden, but admits he doesn’t yet have the...
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Person escapes house fire in Auckland
Source: Radio New Zealand Firefighters at a house fire on Balmain Road in Chatswood. RNZ/Paris Ibell One person has escaped a house fire in North Auckland this afternoon. Fire and...
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Police clamp down following scooter robbery
Source: New Zealand Police A man will scoot to court today following an alleged robbery in east Auckland yesterday afternoon. Just after 4pm, Police were notified of an incident in...
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Dawson’s Creek star James Van Der Beek dies aged 48
Source: Radio New Zealand Actor James Van Der Beek, best known for his role in popular 90s TV show Dawson’s Creek, has died. “Our beloved James David Van Der Beek...
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Australian label AROHA changes name following backlash
Source: Radio New Zealand Australian activewear label AROHA has changed its name after copping heat for using a Māori word despite having no connection to te ao Māori. “This isn’t...
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Weather News – Wet and windy weekend for many – MetService
Source: MetService Covering period of Thursday 12 – Monday 16 February Orange Heavy Rain Watch on Friday for eastern Bay of Plenty/northern Gisborne/Tairawhiti Yellow Heavy Rain Watches on Friday for...
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Employment Disputes – New Zealanders warned about escalating NZPFU strike action
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand is warning New Zealanders about the increasing threat posed by the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) escalating its industrial...