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‘Never seen anything like’ weather that hit Waipā – local
Source: Radio New Zealand Water rushing over a blown out culvert on Corcoran Rd, Te Pahu, Waipā. Ryan Vickers A Waikato man says he had never seen damage like the...
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Rain, high winds to move south after floods hit Waikato
Source: Radio New Zealand It seems there is little reprieve on the weather front for the North Island, with rain and high winds set to move southwards. The South Waikato...
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Ōtorohanga mum helped sound the alarm of neighbourhood flooding
Source: Radio New Zealand An Ōtorohanga mum of four waded through knee-deep water in the early hours of Saturday morning to raise the alarm of flooding with her neighbours. The...
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Live: State of Emergency declared in Ōtorohanga
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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Media Architects Celebrates 25 Years of Innovation in Live Production Streaming and Video Learning Technologies
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 February 2026 – Media Architects Pte Ltd, a systems integrator specialising in live production streaming and education technology solutions, marked...
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Keeping your heart healthy this Valentine’s Day
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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Active Investor Plus delivers $3 billion in investment in New Zealand
Source: New Zealand Government Less than a year after it was refreshed, the Active Investor Plus (AIP) visa is bringing $3.39 billion into New Zealand, Immigration Minister Erica Stanford announced...
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Government urges people to put safety first as severe weather hits North Island
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is urging people to put safety first, as it gets behind North Island communities facing another period of severe weather, less than one month...
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Net migration gain of 14,200 – International migration: December 2025 – Stats NZ news story and information release
Source: Statistics New Zealand Net migration gain of 14,200 – news story 13 February 2026 New Zealand had a net migration gain of 14,200 in 2025, down from a net gain...
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Visitor arrivals pass 3.5 million – International travel: December 2025 – Stats NZ news story and information release
Source: Statistics New Zealand Visitor arrivals pass 3.5 million – news story 13 February 2026 Overseas visitor arrivals to New Zealand totalled 3.51 million in the December 2025 year, up 195,600...
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International Ophthalmic Extravaganza “APAO 2026 Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology Congress” Concludes Successfully
Source: Media Outreach Over 11,000 Experts from 111 Countries Converge Reaffirming Hong Kong’s Position as a Global Ophthalmic Hub HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 February 2026...
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Ditch NZ Super entirely, minor party says
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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Businesses face hard times in months following Tongariro fire
Source: Radio New Zealand A fire in November burnt through almost 3000 hectares of the Tongariro National Park Kristina Montgomerie / @kristinamonts Waimarino business owners work through tough summer after...
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Arts – SCREENRIGHTS CULTURAL FUND OPENS FOR APPLICATIONS WITH $300,000 FUNDING POOL AND 2026 FOCUS ANNOUNCED AS LEARNING THROUGH STORY
Source: Screenrights Cultural Fund Screenrights has today opened applications for its 2026 Cultural Fund, inviting bold new initiatives to apply for a share of a $300,000 grant pool. With the 2026...
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Appointments – DING RETURNS TO GUARDIANS IN NEW INVESTMENT ROLE
Source: Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation The Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation, manager of the $90 billion NZ Superannuation Fund, has appointed Qing Ding to the newly-created role of Head...
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PSA calls for review of Law Commission President appointment
Source: PSA The PSA is calling for an independent review of the appointment of the new Law Commission President after revelations Hon Judith Collins was appointed without any recruitment process, selection...
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Business Canterbury – Our moment is now: Private sector leads development of ambition for Canterbury
Source: Business Canterbury Business Canterbury formally launched the Canterbury Ambition last night at its annual Back to Business event, a sold-out gathering held at the region’s brand-new Parakiore Recreation and...
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NZ-AU: U.S. Department of Commerce Increases Duties on Chinese Battery-Grade Graphite to 160%+ in Final Determinations
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Feb. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NOVONIX Limited (NASDAQ: NVX, ASX: NVX) (“NOVONIX” or the “Company”), today acknowledged the U.S. Department of Commerce’s (“Commerce”) final...
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AECOM and CityUHK School of Energy and Environment forge strategic partnership to accelerate Hong Kong’s sustainability and climate resilience goals
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 February 2026 – AECOM, the trusted global infrastructure leader, and the School of Energy and Environment (SEE) at...
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Land earmarked for new Kumeū high school
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
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
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...
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Common sense approach to life-saving medicines
Source: New Zealand Government Trained Oranga Tamariki staff will shortly be able to administer life-saving medicines, in a common sense move that will also allow young people to access the...
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Foreign Minister hosts Commonwealth Secretary General
Source: New Zealand Government Foreign Minister Winston Peters has welcomed Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Botchwey on her first official visit to New Zealand today. “The Commonwealth plays an important role in...
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Health and Safety changes will harm workers
Source: NZCTU The new Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill is a dangerous move away from the longstanding commitment to ensure all workers should come home healthy and safe,...
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Turkish delegation visit strengthens historic bond
Source: New Zealand Government The friendship forged after the Gallipoli campaign more than a century ago is stronger than ever, following an official visit by a senior Turkish delegation, Veterans...
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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...