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New Zealanders in Iran urged to leave as tensions rise

· February 26, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced travel bans on members of the Iranian regime involved in the violent suppression of protests. RNZ / Mark Papalii The Foreign...

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Child material hardship climbs to 10-year high – CPAG

· February 26, 2026

Source: Child Poverty Action Group The number of children living in material hardship has reached a 10-year high, with 14.3% of children, nearly 170,000 children, living in material hardship. Figures released...

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Government must reverse disastrous pay equity changes

· February 26, 2026

Source: NZCTU NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi Secretary Melissa Ansell-Bridges is calling on political parties to adopt the recommendations of the People’s Select Committee and ensure that women are valued and...

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Speech to Local Government Meeting

· February 26, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Thank you to LGNZ for the opportunity, and thank you to the mayors, chairs, and councilors for putting your names forward to serve your communities. It’s...

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Gecko repatriation closes curious trans-national case

· February 26, 2026

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  26 February 2026 Jewelled geckos are native to the southeast of the South Island and are generally a striking bright green with diamond-shaped patches or...

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Kiwi drones to boost Defence capability

· February 26, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Innovative Kiwi drones will be trialled by the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) to strengthen capability while growing local industry, Defence Minister Judith Collins announced today.  ...

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Temporary bridge to reconnect Pirongia community

· February 26, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government A temporary bridge is expected to be in place on State Highway 39 by mid‑March, reconnecting the community south of Pirongia after the Mangati Bridge was...

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Pedalling progress for the scenic Waimate trail

· February 26, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is investing $200,000 in the Waimate Trail as part of its ongoing commitment to grow local tourism, Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston announced...

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Shifting the homeless problem to somewhere we can’t see them

· February 26, 2026

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

· February 26, 2026

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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Clampdown on unpaid court fines returns more than $700k

· February 26, 2026

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...