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State of Origin heads to New Zealand

· February 16, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government In an historic moment, New Zealand will host its first-ever State of Origin match next year at Eden Park, a major event expected to draw thousands...

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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...