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Is it time to abandon postal voting for local elections?
Source: Radio New Zealand Several Auckland councillors think it’s time to abandon postal voting for local elections. RNZ / Eveline Harvey Is it time to abandon postal voting for local...
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Government deciding whether US should get access to New Zealanders’ biometric data
Source: Radio New Zealand The government is deciding whether the United States should get access to New Zealanders’ biometric data. RNZ New Zealanders’ biometric information and other sensitive data may...
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Is it fair that prices rise as power companies bank profits?
Source: Radio New Zealand A Consumer survey found that almost half of respondents said the price of their latest power bill was not fair and 46 percent of New Zealanders...
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Volunteer firefighters renew calls for ACC mental health cover
Source: Radio New Zealand Emergency volunteer Peter Ottley. Supplied Volunteer firefighter Peter Ottley still remembers his world turning upside down. Two weeks after a call out to a fatal bus...
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Shifting the homeless problem to somewhere we can’t see them
Source: Radio New Zealand A ‘move-on’ law will provide police with the power to issue ‘move-on’ orders against people who display disorderly, disruptive, threatening or intimidatory behaviour; obstructing or impeding...
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Green light for Ohakea as permanent alternative airport
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand’s international aviation links and resilience will be significantly strengthened by a move to make RNZAF Base Ohakea available as an alternative runway for wide...
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Federated Farmers optimistic ahead of annual meeting with Labour MPs
Source: Radio New Zealand Labour’s spokesperson for agriculture, Jo Luxton. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Labour politicians are dusting off their gumboots and heading to the farm for their annual meeting...
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Hutt City Council seeks assurance after Wellington’s sewage treatment plant failure
Source: Radio New Zealand Hutt City Council has sought assurances from Wellington Water over its Seaview Wastewater Treatment Plant (pictured) after the catastrophic failure at Moa Point. RNZ / REECE...
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Clampdown on unpaid court fines returns more than $700k
Source: Radio New Zealand A clamping initiative targeting people who haven’t paid their court fines has returned more than $700,000. 123RF A clamping initiative targeting people who have not paid...
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Hong Kong 2026-27 Budget: Driving High-quality, Inclusive Growth with Innovation and Finance
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 February 2026 – Paul Chan, Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong SAR Government, delivered his 2026-27 Budget today...
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Response to the Budget 2026/2027 by Cushman & Wakefield
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 February 2026 –Response to the Budget 2026/2027 by KK Chiu, International Director, Chief Executive, Greater China,Cushman & Wakefield:...
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Alcohol available for consumption: Year ended December 2025 – Stats NZ information release
Source: Statistics New Zealand Alcohol available for consumption: Year ended December 2025 – information release 25 February 2026 Alcohol available for consumption statistics provide information on the volume of alcoholic beverages...
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Land transport rule tinkering won’t deliver meaningful productivity growth
Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand Road freight association Transporting New Zealand says the Government’s latest heavy vehicle reforms will see small productivity improvements, but says the Minister of Transport...
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New report exposes potential nitrate pollution in Southland
Source: Radio New Zealand The Southland Regional Council report said in some places the nitrate concentrations in groundwater exceeded the New Zealand drinking water standard of 11.3 mg/L. 123RF A...
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Crown signs Deed of Settlement with Ngāti Ruapani
Source: New Zealand Government The Crown and Ngāti Ruapani mai Waikaremoana have signed a Deed of Settlement at Tuai today, Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “After six years of negotiations we have reached a long-awaited agreement that acknowledges the past and...
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‘Everyone can tell you a dog war story’ – Te Puna residents battle wandering dogs
Source: Radio New Zealand A Te Puna resident says his grandchildren no longer walk around the small seaside town for fear of aggressive, roaming dogs. Tommy Wilson, an author and...
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Super Rugby Preview: Australia top the table, a century for Dalton Papali’i, rematch of ’25 final
Source: Radio New Zealand The Brumbies and Waratahs both sit above the kiwi sides after two rounds of Super Rugby. Jeremy Ward / www.photosport.nz After two rounds, the Aussies lead...
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Ultra-processed food marketing needs tougher regulations – researcher
Source: Radio New Zealand A university researcher who tracks the amount of ultra-processed products and ingredients coming into New Zealand is calling for stronger regulations around marketing, especially to children....
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Health and Tech – Burnett Foundation Aotearoa calls on AI Innovators to build the future of HIV prevention
Source: Burnett Foundation Aotearoa Burnett Foundation Aotearoa is launching a national Innovation Challenge to explore how artificial intelligence can responsibly accelerate progress toward zero locally acquired HIV transmissions, and support people...
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Strong backing for Applied Doctorates Scheme
Source: New Zealand Government A scheme that brings student researchers and industry together to tackle challenges that matter to people’s daily lives is open for further applications, Science, Innovation and...
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Meridian warns households could face power bill increases up to seven percent
Source: Radio New Zealand Meridian Energy CEO Mike Roan. Meridian Energy Meridian Energy says households could face power bill increases of up to seven percent this year, mostly due to...
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Lifestyle and Security – Coward Punch Hall of Shame to be Exposed on 24-Hour Charity Walk
Source: Walk Without Fear Trust The Walk Without Fear Trust will unveil the justice system’s roster of coward punch shame this weekend at the 24-hour “Walk in Solidarity” in Hamilton....
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A Fresh Take on Modern Continental: JIN Gastrobar at Mid Valley Southkey JB Reveals Its Latest Menu
Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 February 2026 – First established in 2019, JIN Gastrobar introduces a refreshed take on modern continental cuisine, bringing...
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Legislation – RMA reform at a crossroads for farmers – Federated Farmers
Source: Federated Farmers A dark cloud is shading Matt and Tory Simpson’s optimism that a new dawn for land use regulation is around the corner. Like thousands of other farmers, the...
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Tech – New Zealanders concerned about AI harm and impact on society, new research shows
Source: InternetNZ InternetNZ | Ipurangi Aotearoa will launch new annual Internet Insights research on Monday, 2 March 2026. The report provides insights into our attitudes towards the Internet and our online...
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Milestone Systems expands Singapore footprint with the launch of Asia Experience Centre, strengthening regional leadership in video technology
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 February 2026 – Milestone Systems, a world leader in data-driven video technology, today announced the opening of its new Experience...
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National and New Zealand First go head to head over Hauraki Gulf
Source: Radio New Zealand NZ First’s Shane Jones and National’s Tama Potaka. RNZ New Zealand First has hit out at National after its coalition partner promised to campaign on stronger...