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Employment relations and speedy, lopsided debates

· February 15, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF The Employment Relations Bill could override the Uber court decision. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Over the past two years, the government has broken legislative records...

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New Zealand signs up to U=U commitment for HIV

· February 15, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand has signed the global Call-to-Action on Undetectable = Untransmittable (U=U), sending a strong signal of our commitment to ending HIV transmission and ensuring people...

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Rockpool closures to protect marine life

· February 15, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has taken action to stop the wholesale stripping of marine creatures from rockpools on the east coast north of Auckland. “I have approved a...

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Live: State of Emergency declared in Ōtorohanga

· February 14, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Pictures and stories coming out of Ōtorohanga tell of the extent of the flooding and hasty evacuations, after a deluge overnight caused waters to rise rapidly...

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Keeping your heart healthy this Valentine’s Day

· February 14, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown is encouraging New Zealanders to use Valentine’s Day as a reminder to look after their own heart health, as well as the...

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Ditch NZ Super entirely, minor party says

· February 13, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Opportunity Party leader Qiulae Wong said her party would replace NZ Super – along with all other forms of government assistance – with a new citizens’...

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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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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...