Ukrainian children endure four years of war – longer than World War II – ChildFund NZ

Source: ChildFund New Zealand Tomorrow will mark four years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. “That’s longer than the duration of their war against the Nazis,” says Josie Pagani, CEO of ChildFund New Zealand. “Charities like ChildFund have remained working in the country and the region since the start, through our local partners. We could not … Read more

Events – Swim with sharks in new live family theatre experience at Auckland Museum

Source: Tāmaki Paenga Hira Auckland War Memorial Museum Swimming with Sharks is coming to Tāmaki Paenga Hira Auckland War Memorial Museum for a limited season across March and the April school holidays. Created in collaboration with internationally renowned puppet theatre company Erth, Swimming with Sharks is an immersive live theatre experience that allows visitors to … Read more

‘We can’t keep telling people just to stay away from the beach’ – Wellington mayor

Source: Radio New Zealand A rāhui is in place on the southern coast from Ōwhiro Bay to Breaker Bay, which covers anything the water touches or can touch with the high or low tides. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The Wellington mayor says the current blanket direction for people to stay off all south coast beaches … Read more

Two measles cases detected, linked to overseas travel

Source: Radio New Zealand AFP / Science Photo Library Two new cases of measles have been detected and both have been linked to international travel. Health New Zealand said locations of interest include Auckland International Airport and Waitākere Hospital’s emergency department. Health officials are attempting to contact people on flight SQ281 from Singapore. Medical Officer … Read more

Arataki Project Fast-tracked in Hawke’s Bay

Source: New Zealand Government A new residential development is set to deliver more homes and an economic boost for Hawke’s Bay following the Fast-track approval of the Arataki subdivision in Havelock North says Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop.  CDL Land NZ Limited lodged its application in July 2025 to provide up to 200 new homes across … Read more

New Pharmac proposal for melanoma patients

Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister David Seymour and Health Minister Simeon Brown welcome Pharmac’s proposal to widen access to two medicines for people with stage 3B to stage 4 melanoma. “Improving access to cancer medication in New Zealand is important to cancer patients, and their families. That’s why it has been a focus … Read more

Report on under-pressure Waikato wetland delivers clear message

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  24 February 2026 The wetland spans 7,000 hectares of swamps, fens and peat bogs and is one of New Zealand’s seven sites recognised globally for its ecological significance under the international Ramsar Convention on Wetlands. Under the Convention, Ramsar Sites must be continually monitored. New Zealand is required to notify … Read more

Feathered freeloader turns island shed into a nursery

Source: Auckland Council A Kawau Island resident recently discovered they had an unexpected, feathered houseguest and he wasn’t paying rent. Tucked into the corner of a humble garden shed, a determined North Island brown kiwi had dragged together an eclectic collection of plastic, paper and whatever else he could shuffle into place to fashion a … Read more

Three critical safety failures that led to worker losing fingers

Source: Worksafe New Zealand 24 February 2026 A worker’s life-changing injuries at a commercial bakery have exposed fundamental safety failures that WorkSafe says are far too common across New Zealand workplaces. The worker’s hand was pulled into machine rollers at French Bakery in Christchurch in April 2023. His index finger was amputated, thumb partially amputated, … Read more

Terror threat level to New Zealand assessed as ‘possible’ after language overhaul

Source: Radio New Zealand NZSIS Director General Andrew Hampton. VNP/Louis Collins The terror threat level to New Zealand has not changed – but the language used to describe it has. Following a review by the Combined Threat Assessment Group (an inter-agency group led by the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service), the threat level has been … Read more

Science, Maths and English resources rolling into classrooms

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is rolling out new Maths, English, and Science resources and initiatives, helping raise student achievement and sparking discovery in primary classrooms with brand-new science kits, Education Minister Erica Stanford announced. “We’re committed to helping young people who are behind to accelerate and to ensuring they have the foundations to … Read more

Pharmac proposes to widen access to two medicines for people with melanoma

Source: PHARMAC Pharmac is proposing to widen access to two medicines used to treat melanoma, giving people another funded immunotherapy option that can help lower the chance of the cancer coming back. The proposal would allow people with stage 3B to stage 4 melanoma, that can be removed with surgery, to receive nivolumab in combination … Read more

Patient data changed as major NZ health app MediMap hacked

Source: Radio New Zealand An apparent hack of medication platform MediMap has led to some alive patients being marked as deceased, and others labelled as ‘Charlie Kirk’. SCREENSHOT A digital medical records data company has been taken offline after some patient records were modified. MediMap is used by some health providers in aged care, disability, … Read more

New online seafarer licensing service coming soon

Source: Maritime New Zealand Maritime NZ is preparing to launch an online application process for seafarer licensing. We’ve developed this new service through extensive engagement with the sector. Over the past few years, people across the maritime community have shared valuable feedback on our notifications, certification, and licensing processes. This feedback has guided improvements that … Read more

New disclosure rules for local water service providers to come into effect on Friday

Source: Radio New Zealand It aims to help the public understand how money was spent and how their local water service provider was performing. 123RF Councils and water service entities will soon have to report how much is being spent on water supplies, what they are charging residents and how they plan to look after … Read more

NZ will support Britain removing Andrew from line of succession, Christopher Luxon says

Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. MARIKA KHABAZI / RNZ New Zealand would support the United Kingdom’s decision to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the line of succession should it move to. On Tuesday, a spokesperson for Prime Minister Christopher Luxon confirmed New Zealand’s stance. “If the UK Government proposes to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor … Read more

School of murdered children Yuna and Minu Jo shocked ministry didn’t report disappearance to police

Source: Radio New Zealand Yuna and Minu Jo attended Papatoetoe South School before their deaths in 2018. Supplied The school attended by murdered children Yuna and Minu Jo says it’s shocked and saddened the Ministry of Education did not report their disappearance to police. The children, aged eight and six respectively, attended a local primary … Read more

EIT Auckland marae visit extends welcome to Aotearoa for new international students

Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 36 seconds ago New EIT Auckland students were formally welcomed to Aotearoa during a visit to Ngā Kete Wānanga Marae at Te Whare Takiura o Manukau (Manukau Institute of Technology). Held on February 13, the visit included a traditional pōwhiri and provided an opportunity for students and staff to engage … Read more

Boosting manufacturing productivity with digital tools

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is expanding a successful University of Auckland programme that helps manufacturers adopt new technologies, boosting productivity and building skills across their workforce. “In an increasingly digital world, overseas competitors are reaping the rewards of greater automation, artificial intelligence, robotics and cloud computing,” Small Business and Manufacturing Minister Chris Penk … Read more

‘It does seem like a very different group’: Molly Penfold on new-look White Ferns

Source: Radio New Zealand Molly Penfold of Auckland Hearts celebrates getting a wicket www.photosport.nz White Ferns bowler Molly Penfold is excited about the new-look team that will take on Zimbabwe over the next couple of weeks. The two sides will meet in three T20Is and three ODIs starting with the first T20 game in Hamilton … Read more

New maths, English, science resources rolled out at schools after teachers bemoan delay

Source: Radio New Zealand The Education Minister is announcing new maths, English and science resources that were due to be in schools at the start of this year will now be rolled out. The resources include a new teacher-facilitated writing tool for Year 6 to 10 students a year or more behind and maths resources … Read more

Aged care sector reiterates commitment to equitable pay for care workforce

Source: Aged Care Association The Aged Care Association acknowledges the release today of the People’s Select Committee on Pay Equity report. Chief Executive Tracey Martin said the report reinforces an issue the sector has consistently raised: the women who overwhelmingly staff New Zealand’s aged residential care facilities perform work that requires skill, judgement, responsibility and resilience, … Read more

Successful Māori startup accelerator returns for another year

Source: Tapuwae Roa Tapuwae Roa has announced today the return of its flagship Tupu Accelerator, an eight-week programme designed to propel Māori businesses from startups to investment-ready global ventures. Developed by Tapuwae Roa in partnership with Sprout Agritech, and co-funded by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE), the programme will onboard ten aspiring Māori-founded … Read more

Bafta night a ‘bit of a blur’, says award winning Kiwi costume designer

Source: Radio New Zealand It wasn’t easy to get up to accept her Bafta win when she’s used to being behind the scenes, Kiwi costume designer Kate Hawley says. The night was a bit of a blur, she says, but it was wonderful to share it with her daughter, she told RNZ’s Nine to Noon. … Read more

Hāpai Te Hauora marks 30 years of Māori-led public health leadership

Source: Hapai Te Hauora Hāpai Te Hauora is marking 30 years of Māori-led public health leadership, acknowledging its journey and partnerships. Established in 1996 as Hāpai Te Hauora Tapui Ltd, the organisation was formed to address a critical gap in public health, recognising Māori public health is holistic in nature and requires distinct approaches, leadership, and … Read more

Northland News – Get your pod squad ready

Source: Northland Regional Council The Northland Regional Council has launched a new competition initiative aimed at reducing the spread of moth plant, a highly invasive pest plant throughout Taitokerau. The competition encourages individuals or teams to collect moth plant pods, vines and seedlings, with cash prizes up for grabs. Northland Regional Councillor and Chair of the … Read more

Employment Trends – Modest salary growth leaves 42% of New Zealand professionals feeling underpaid as cost‑of‑living pressures persist

Source: Robert Walters Auckland, New Zealand – 24 February 2026 – Salary growth across New Zealand remains minimal despite stabilising business conditions, with 42% of professionals reporting they feel underpaid, according to new research released by global talent solutions partner Robert Walters. The findings come from the firm’s latest Salary Guide, which surveyed over 5,500 white‑collar professionals … Read more