Crown signs Deed of Settlement with Ngāti Ruapani

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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 looks to a stronger future.  “It is a privilege to sign the Deed and deliver the Crown apology to Ngāti Ruapani in their rohe.  “A key feature of the settlement is the return of Crown-owned land into … Read more

Live: White Ferns v Zimbabwe – first Twenty20 International at Hamilton

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Source: Radio New Zealand Brooke Halliday. AFP Follow every ball below: The White Ferns host Zimbabwe in their Twenty20 International series-opener in Hamilton on Wednesday. New Zealand will play the tourists in three T20 matches – all in Waikato – before the three-match ODI series gets underway in Dunedin on 5 March. Uncapped duo Nensi … Read more

More hospitality and tourism workers report harassment, bullying at work

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Source: Radio New Zealand A third of those surveyed said they planned to quit in the next year. Unsplash / Amie Johnson More than a third of hospitality and tourism workers say they have been pressured into working while sick, not taking holidays or going without other minimum protections. More than a third reported harassment … Read more

First Responders – Springvale fire

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Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand firefighters are working to contain a large grass fire at Springvale, near Clyde in Central Otago this evening which is threatening properties. Thirteen crews from around the area are responding supported by four helicopters. Another five crews are on their way. Fire and Emergency is … Read more

New Zealand Golf Open: All you need to know

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Source: Radio New Zealand Australian Ryan Peake is back to defend his New Zealand Open golf title, he won at Millbrook Resort in 2025. © Mogie Adamchik 2025 The format, the contenders, the history, the ambassadors, plenty of highlights ahead of golf’s New Zealand Open. The tournament New Zealand Golf Open, 26 February – 1 … Read more

Police and Detector Dog Championships: Expert dog teams thrive in competition

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Source: New Zealand Police Hard-working dog teams from across Police, New Zealand Customs Service and Department of Corrections have been battling for the title of top dog and handler as they competed at the 51st Patrol and Detector Dog Championships this week. This years’ event wrapped up with a prizegiving held at the Dog Training … Read more

‘Everyone can tell you a dog war story’ – Te Puna residents battle wandering dogs

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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 grandfather, carries a golf club following dog attacks on the east side of Te Puna, on the outskirts of Tauranga. One woman, who did not … Read more

MediMap hack: Pharmacists implement manual system to maintain safe care levels

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Source: Radio New Zealand MediMap is used by some health providers in aged care, disability, hospice and the community to accurately record medication doses and pharmacists say it going offline has caused “significant disruption”. RNZ/Calvin Samuel Pharmacies are falling back on their emergency back-up plans to distribute medication, and doing a lot of unpaid leg-work … Read more

Super Rugby Preview: Australia top the table, a century for Dalton Papali’i, rematch of ’25 final

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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 the pack. The Brumbies and Waratahs are setting the pace with New Zealand-based sides occupying spots three to eight. The lowest placed of those six … Read more

Homes evacuated in Central Otago as fire threatens properties

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Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Nate McKinnon At least eight houses have been evacuated in Central Otago as a quick moving fire threatens properties. Fire and Emergency says it was called to a large grassfire that was threatening structures in the Springvale area near Clyde before 3.30pm. The fire was 400 metres by 400 … Read more

MediMap hack: Pharmacists implement manuel system to maintain safe care levels

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Source: Radio New Zealand MediMap is used by some health providers in aged care, disability, hospice and the community to accurately record medication doses and pharmacists say it going offline has caused “significant disruption”. RNZ/Calvin Samuel Pharmacies are falling back on their emergency back-up plans to distribute medication, and doing a lot of unpaid leg-work … Read more

Ultra-processed food marketing needs tougher regulations – researcher

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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. Ultra-processed foods are not just junk food, but anything full of chemical based preservatives, emulsifiers, sweeteners like high fructose corn syrup, hydrogenated fats, and artificial … Read more

Health and Tech – Burnett Foundation Aotearoa calls on AI Innovators to build the future of HIV prevention

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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 living with HIV. The Innovation Challenge will fund two seed-stage concepts at approximately $30,000 each, inviting technologists, designers and digital health innovators to use AI … Read more

Strong backing for Applied Doctorates Scheme

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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 Technology and Universities Minister Dr Shane Reti says. “The Applied Doctorates Scheme attracted strong backing from industry last year, and the new call for projects … Read more

How a wind gust triggered high-speed Auckland SailGP crash

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Source: Radio New Zealand A sudden increase in wind speed caused the Black Foils to lose control of their boat moments before their high-speed crash with Team France in this month’s SailGP regatta in Auckland, an investigation has found. The horrifying crash, which unfolded just 15 seconds after the start of the third race on … Read more

Van owner arrested after crashing down a bank

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Source: New Zealand Police Police have arrested the owner of a van following a burglary in Christchurch that ended with a trailer detaching and the van crashing down a bank near Amberley. Sergeant Nathan Wilson, of Canterbury Police, says the incident unfolded after a member of the public discovered a sign‑written trailer abandoned on the … Read more

Meridian warns households could face power bill increases up to seven percent

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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 lines and transmission charges. The country’s biggest power generator returned to profitability in the half-year ended December, posting a bottom-line profit of $227 million, compared … Read more

Sharlene Smith homicide: Vehicle of interest identified

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Source: Radio New Zealand The vehicle of interest in the Sharlene Smith investigation. Supplied / NZ Police Police investigating the death of a grandmother whose body was found at a Hawke’s Bay worksite earlier this month have identified a likely route taken by a vehicle of interest. Police have issued a fresh appeal for help … Read more

Investigation underway after body found near vehicle in Westland

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Source: Radio New Zealand A police officer found the body near Parkers Creek. Google Maps Police are investigating after a person was found dead near a vehicle in Whataroa, north of Franz Josef. Detective Senior Sergeant Brent Lyford said a police officer found the body near Parkers Creek. “At this time, the death is being … Read more

Events – Jim Beam Homegrown 2026 Kicks Off Massive Hamilton Kirikiriroa Build

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Source: Jim Beam Homegrown It’s New Zealand’s fastest growing city but Hamilton’s population is about to swell with another 30,000 people expected to descend on ‘The Tron’ for Jim Beam Homegrown next month. One of Aotearoa’s biggest music events, Jim Beam Homegrown has officially marked ground at Claudelands Oval for its return to Kirikiriroa after … Read more

Lifestyle and Security – Coward Punch Hall of Shame to be Exposed on 24-Hour Charity Walk

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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. The 24-hour, 100 km continuous walk, in support of the Walk Without Fear Trust’s mission to eliminate the coward punch will run from 3:00 PM … Read more

A Fresh Take on Modern Continental: JIN Gastrobar at Mid Valley Southkey JB Reveals Its Latest Menu

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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 together thoughtfully crafted dishes, curated gin selections, and signature cocktails in a warm, contemporary setting. Conveniently located within Aurum Theatre at The Gardens Mall and … Read more

Legislation – RMA reform at a crossroads for farmers – Federated Farmers

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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 owners of Ranui Station in Canterbury were delighted to hear pledges from the Government that resource management reform would reduce red tape, and balance environmental … Read more

Tech – New Zealanders concerned about AI harm and impact on society, new research shows

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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 world. As we spend more of our lives online, this research helps us, as a country, better understand how we use the Internet and how … Read more

Health – Growing demand shows addictions sector needs more investment

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Source: NZ Drug Foundation An increase in people accessing specialist addiction treatment highlights the hard work the sector is doing despite a longstanding lack of funding, the NZ Drug Foundation says. A new monitoring report released by Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission today shows an increase in people accessing specialist addiction … Read more

Milestone Systems expands Singapore footprint with the launch of Asia Experience Centre, strengthening regional leadership in video technology

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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 Centre in Singapore, representing a major expansion of the company’s regional footprint in Asia. The Centre will serve as a next-generation hub for solution design, … Read more

Multiple injuries after bus crash in Auckland

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Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. RNZ / REECE BAKER Multiple people have been injured after a bus crash in the Auckland suburb of Grafton this afternoon. Hato Hone St John said three ambulances and one rapid response unit were sent to the scene on Carlton Gore Road / Park Road, shortly after 2.30pm “Four … Read more