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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...
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National strategy launched to cut AML red tape and crack down on criminals
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee has today released New Zealand’s new Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) National Strategy. “The Strategy for 2026–2030 sets...
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NZ-Singapore e-certification arrangement to boost trade in food & primary products
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand and Singapore have signed a new electronic certification arrangement that will streamline trade and reduce costs, Trade and Investment, and Agriculture Minister Todd McClay...
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LNG plan sparks showdown in parliament
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s announcement about a plan to establish an LNG import facility, and the levy to fund it, has been badly received. Marika Khabazi...
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Nicola Willis urges Adrian Orr to front up in inquiry into economic responses to Covid-19
Source: Radio New Zealand Finance Minister Nicola Willis. RNZ / Mark Papalii Finance Minister Nicola Willis is urging the previous Reserve Bank governor Adrian Orr to front up to the...
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‘Nakedly political’: No rivals considered for Judith Collins’ new job
Source: Radio New Zealand Judith Collins will remain an MP and continue to hold her portfolios until she moves to her new position as Law Commission president in the middle...
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‘Hundreds of thousands’ of files to be reviewed in council-led Mt Maunganui inquiry
Source: Radio New Zealand Paul Davison KC has been named to help Tauranga City Council’s external review. RNZ Hundreds of thousands of files have been identified by Tauranga City Council...
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Vape stores within stores allowing retailers to get around flavour restrictions
Source: Radio New Zealand Regulations mean only specialised vape retailers are allowed to sell the full range of vape products and flavours. Unsplash Vape stores within stores like dairies and...
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About the transition from the Household Economic Survey to the Household Income and Living Survey – Stats NZ methods paper
Source: Statistics New Zealand About the transition from the Household Economic Survey to the Household Income and Living Survey – methods paper 12 February 2026 This report introduces the Household Income...
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Household Economic Survey population rebase: Year ended June 2019 to 2024 – Stats NZ methods paper
Source: Statistics New Zealand Household Economic Survey population rebase: Year ended June 2019 to 2024 – methods paper 12 February 2026 We have revised the Household Economic Survey (HES) weights for...
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FutureOne MENA (FOM) and Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) Forge Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Real World Asset (RWA) Tokenization and Establish a Wealth Corridor Linking the Middle East and Hong Kong
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 February 2026 – As real‑world asset (RWA) tokenization shifts from niche pilots to core infrastructure for institutional wealth...
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EMA backs broad direction of new Health and Safety Bill – but warns key gaps must be fixed
Source: EMA The Employers and Manufacturers Association (EMA) says the government’s new Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill takes a constructive step towards a modern, risk-based system – but warns...
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Privatisation – Govt plan to privatise hospital parking needs to be scrapped entirely – PSA
Source: PSA The PSA welcomes Te Whatu Ora Health NZ abandoning its plan to privatise parking services across all hospitals for now, but must rule out ever returning to the flawed...
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How accessible are nangs? An RNZ investigation found out
Source: Radio New Zealand AFP/ GARO A Checkpoint investigation has revealed how easy it is to get potentially dangerous nitrous oxide or nangs in large quantities from dairies, vape stores...
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‘Ongoing concerns’ immigration requirements for bus drivers too tough
Source: Radio New Zealand Unsplash Wellington councillors, national industry groups and drivers are sounding the alarm over immigration settings for bus drivers, warning of a looming shortage. A residency pathway...
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Mt Maunganui business owner says revenue down by half after landslide
Source: Radio New Zealand Roads around Mauao at Mount Maunganui reopened on Friday 6 February. RNZ/Angie Skerrett The owner of a Mount Maunganui pizzeria which has only just reopened after...
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Super Rugby Pacific: Blues expecting big second half challenge against Chiefs
Source: Radio New Zealand Blues v Chiefs Kick-off: 7:05pm Saturday 14 February Eden Park, Auckland Live updates on RNZ Blues coach Vern Cotter confirmed today that the side he’s named...
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Health NZ drops plan to charge market rates for hospital car parking
Source: Radio New Zealand Christchurch Hospital car park. Supplied / Ngāi Tahu Property Health New Zealand has dropped plans to charge market rates for hospital car parking. In a statement,...
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Government increases New Zealand space launch limit to 1000
Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied / Rocket Lab A physics professor says he does not trust the New Zealand Space Agency to make good decisions about a likely host of...
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Milestone health and safety bill passes first reading
Source: New Zealand Government Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden has welcomed the passing of the first reading of the Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill, which will reform New Zealand’s work health...
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Reserve Bank review set for completion in September, originally due to be done by March
Source: Radio New Zealand The independent review will look at the Reserve Bank’s response to the pandemic. RNZ / Alexander Robertson A review into the Reserve Bank’s monetary policy decisions...