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Auckland’s international convention centre finally opens

· February 11, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Tourism Minister Louse Upston open the New Zealand International Convention Centre, Auckland, RNZ / Paris Ibell The New Zealand International Convention...

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Bitcoin’s value halves: Should you buy it?

· February 11, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Bitcoin’s value has dropped by about half. CFOTO / NurPhoto via AFP Bitcoin’s value has dropped by about half – but are investors who buy the...

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Consumer issues power price warning

· February 11, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Consumer NZ is warning that power prices could rise at least another 5 percent this year, after a 12 percent increase in 2025. Powerswitch general...

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Parliament back to government business

· February 10, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand VNP/ Daniela Maoate-Cox After a stop-start beginning to the year, MPs are back in Wellington for a two-week sitting block. Most of the first sitting week...

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Fair and efficient military justice proposed in Bill

· February 10, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Legislation to modernise the military justice system has passed its first reading today, Defence Minister Judith Collins says. “The Armed Forces Discipline Law Amendment Bill modernises New...

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New data shows record 2025 permitting activity

· February 10, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand’s exploration and mining pipeline is strengthening, with record levels of mineral permit applications received and decided in 2025, Resources Minister Shane Jones says. New...

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New Zealand gets a seat at Standards Australia

· February 10, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand BusinessNZ director of advocacy Catherine Beard. Supplied / Business NZ Standards New Zealand has been invited by Standards Australia to take a seat at the table...