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All Stars countdown kicks off in Hamilton
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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National strategy launched to cut AML red tape and crack down on criminals
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee has today released New Zealand’s new Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) National Strategy. “The Strategy for 2026–2030 sets...
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Police appeal for information on historical offending at Wellington school
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Karen Simmons: Police are appealing for anyone who may have information on offending by Father Rowan Donoghue to come forward. This...
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Dirt bike rider sees red and blue
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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NZ-Singapore e-certification arrangement to boost trade in food & primary products
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand and Singapore have signed a new electronic certification arrangement that will streamline trade and reduce costs, Trade and Investment, and Agriculture Minister Todd McClay...
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The dangers of living by your ‘love language’
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
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...
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Nicola Willis urges Adrian Orr to front up in inquiry into economic responses to Covid-19
Source: Radio New Zealand Finance Minister Nicola Willis. RNZ / Mark Papalii Finance Minister Nicola Willis is urging the previous Reserve Bank governor Adrian Orr to front up to the...
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Spooky ‘grim reaper’ image shows up on medical scan of car crash victim
Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied / New Zealand Medical Journal A spooky image described a “grim reaper” has shown up in a medical scan of someone who’d just be in...
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‘Nakedly political’: No rivals considered for Judith Collins’ new job
Source: Radio New Zealand Judith Collins will remain an MP and continue to hold her portfolios until she moves to her new position as Law Commission president in the middle...
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Highlanders v Crusaders: What you need to know
Source: Radio New Zealand Lucas Casey and Ethan Blackadder. Graphic: Liam K. Swiggs Photosport Highlanders v Crusaders Kick-off: 7:05pm Friday 13 February Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin Live blog updates on...
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‘Hundreds of thousands’ of files to be reviewed in council-led Mt Maunganui inquiry
Source: Radio New Zealand Paul Davison KC has been named to help Tauranga City Council’s external review. RNZ Hundreds of thousands of files have been identified by Tauranga City Council...
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Growing numbers of Pākehā seeking to understand Te Tiriti o Waitangi
Source: Radio New Zealand Pat Gray (right) and Ange Jones (left) are “proud Tangata Tiriti” and belong to Network Waitangi Whangārei – an organisation that provides information, education and support...
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Vape stores within stores allowing retailers to get around flavour restrictions
Source: Radio New Zealand Regulations mean only specialised vape retailers are allowed to sell the full range of vape products and flavours. Unsplash Vape stores within stores like dairies and...
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About the transition from the Household Economic Survey to the Household Income and Living Survey – Stats NZ methods paper
Source: Statistics New Zealand About the transition from the Household Economic Survey to the Household Income and Living Survey – methods paper 12 February 2026 This report introduces the Household Income...
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Household Economic Survey population rebase: Year ended June 2019 to 2024 – Stats NZ methods paper
Source: Statistics New Zealand Household Economic Survey population rebase: Year ended June 2019 to 2024 – methods paper 12 February 2026 We have revised the Household Economic Survey (HES) weights for...
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Olympic medal eludes Alice Robinson at Super Giant Slalom final
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand’s Alice Robinson competes in the Women’s Super G event of the FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup 2025-2026, in St. Moritz. FABRICE COFFRINI / AFP...
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Sky customers get $50 refund after ‘process error’
Source: Radio New Zealand Sky TV says it conducted a full investigation into the issue. Supplied / Richard Parsonson Sky TV is apologising for what it says is a processing...
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Maritime NZ investigates sinking of Fiordland Jet commercial jetboat on Waiau River
Source: Radio New Zealand The jetboat sank on the Waiau River. File picture. 123RF An investigation is underway into the sinking of a Fiordland Jet commercial jetboat on the Waiau...
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James Van Der Beek was synonymous with Dawson. This is why he embraced it
Source: Radio New Zealand A beloved early 2000s heart-throb, Dawson’s Creek actor James Van Der Beek never shook off the character that shot him to fame. But how he leaned...
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Taupō school fire: Students to keep studying from home next week
Source: Radio New Zealand The school block destroyed in a suspected arson is being demolished. Taupō-nui-a-Tia College Students from a Taupō secondary school that lost a classroom block in a...
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EMA backs broad direction of new Health and Safety Bill – but warns key gaps must be fixed
Source: EMA The Employers and Manufacturers Association (EMA) says the government’s new Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill takes a constructive step towards a modern, risk-based system – but warns...
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Banking Ombudsman puts property partnerships under the spotlight this Valentine’s Day
Source: Banking Ombudsman Scheme 12 February 2026 – Partnering with friends or family members can be a great way to get on the property ladder, but it can come with risks, warns...
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Privatisation – Te Whatu Ora’s embarrassing U-turn over proposed car park plan – NZNO
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation Te Whatu Ora needs to go back to the drawing board and prioritise worker safety after reversing plans to charge hospital workers market rates for car...
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Privatisation – Govt plan to privatise hospital parking needs to be scrapped entirely – PSA
Source: PSA The PSA welcomes Te Whatu Ora Health NZ abandoning its plan to privatise parking services across all hospitals for now, but must rule out ever returning to the flawed...
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How accessible are nangs? An RNZ investigation found out
Source: Radio New Zealand AFP/ GARO A Checkpoint investigation has revealed how easy it is to get potentially dangerous nitrous oxide or nangs in large quantities from dairies, vape stores...
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Baby killed in Wairoa school bus crash
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Kim Baker Wilson A baby was the person killed in a devastating crash involving a car and school bus in the Hawke’s Bay township...