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Waitaki council rejoins Southern Waters partnership

· February 24, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Ratepayers are being warned of massive rates rises ahead, no matter what plan is implemented. RNZ Waitaki District Council is rejoining the Southern Waters partnership it...

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Arataki Project Fast-tracked in Hawke’s Bay

· February 24, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government A new residential development is set to deliver more homes and an economic boost for Hawke’s Bay following the Fast-track approval of the Arataki subdivision in...

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New Pharmac proposal for melanoma patients

· February 24, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister David Seymour and Health Minister Simeon Brown welcome Pharmac’s proposal to widen access to two medicines for people with stage 3B to stage...

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Science, Maths and English resources rolling into classrooms

· February 24, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is rolling out new Maths, English, and Science resources and initiatives, helping raise student achievement and sparking discovery in primary classrooms with brand-new science...

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Boosting manufacturing productivity with digital tools

· February 24, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is expanding a successful University of Auckland programme that helps manufacturers adopt new technologies, boosting productivity and building skills across their workforce. “In an...

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Inside a prince’s hard and fast fall from grace

· February 24, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was stripped of his “prince” title in October, 2025, due to his links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. AFP/ PAUL FAITH The former...

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Our Changing World: The democratisation of space?

· February 24, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand AFP PHOTO /ROCKET LAB/KIERNAN FANNING AND SIMON MOFFATT Follow Our Changing World on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio or wherever you listen to your podcasts. New Zealand is...

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Why childcare costs could be set to rise

· February 24, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Some parents returning to work are facing childcare bills of $15,000 or $20,000 a year, and the industry is warning bills could rise. Stephanie Pow,...