New Zealand SailGP as it happened: Day one off Auckland’s Wynyard Point

Source: Radio New Zealand The SailGP professional sailing league returns to the ‘City of Sails’ for the second event of the 2026 series, performing in front of an expanded Wynyard Point grandstand. Can New Zealand bounce back from last year’s disappointment and a hectic few weeks of repairs to their boat, or will the Aussies … Read more

Live: State of Emergency declared in Ōtorohanga

Source: Radio New Zealand Pictures and stories coming out of Ōtorohanga tell of the extent of the flooding and hasty evacuations, after a deluge overnight caused waters to rise rapidly in the Waikato district. The town was put into a State of Emergency in the early hours of Saturday. Houses and buildings have been surrounded … Read more

Nestlé Milo bars recalled for possibly containing rubber

Source: Radio New Zealand The Nestlé-brand Milo Dipped Snack Bars were recalled as they may contain rubber. Supplied A recall has been issued for imported Nestlé-brand Milo Dipped Snack Bars as they may contain rubber. NZ Food Safety acting deputy director-general Jenny Bishop said that the rubber could pose a choking risk. The batch numbers … Read more

Live: Fijian Drua v Moana Pasifika – Super Rugby Pacific

Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the Super Rugby Pacific action as the Fijian Drua take on Moana Pasifika at Churchill Park, Lautoka. Kick-off is at 4.35pm Team lists: Drua: 1. Haereiti Hetet, 2. Zuriel Togiatama, 3. Mesake Doge, 4. Isoa Nasilasila, 5. Temo Mayanavanua (co-captain), 6. Mesake Vocevoce, 7. Kitione Salawa, 8. Elia Canakaivata, … Read more

Live NRL pre-season: Warriors v Manly Sea Eagles

Source: Radio New Zealand The Warriors take on the Manly Sea Eagles in their opening pre-season trial at McLean Park in Napier. Winger Roger Tuivasa-Sheck is out, after picking up a low-grade hamstring injury at training ahead of the team’s trip to Hawke’s Bay. He will also miss the 20 February game against the Dolphins, … Read more

Earth Tongue get a taste for analogue on new release

Source: Radio New Zealand Wellington psych rock duo Earth Tongue’s latest album was recorded old school in LA with Ty Segall on production duties. Multi-instrumentalist garage king Segall is famous for his lo-fi approach to recording, the result was Dungeon Vision a raw record, drummer Ezra Simons told Music 101. “I don’t wanna say rough … Read more

New Zealand SailGP live updates: Day one off Auckland’s Wynyard Point

Source: Radio New Zealand The SailGP professional sailing league returns to the ‘City of Sails’ for the second event of the 2026 series, performing in front of an expanded Wynyard Point grandstand. Can New Zealand bounce back from last year’s disappointment and a hectic few weeks of repairs to their boat, or will the Aussies … Read more

Mission Accomplished: firefighters return from Victoria

Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand New Zealand firefighters have completed four weeks of service in Victoria, working on bushfires in the north of the state. The second contingent of 22 personnel will return home tomorrow (14 February) after two weeks based near Tallangatta in the northeast of Victoria.  The Bravo team had replaced the Alpha … Read more

Spring Fair at VEC Marks Vietnam’s Most Ambitious Showcase Yet

Source: Media Outreach For 12 days, the Spring Fair transformed VEC into a walkable map of 34 provinces, blending cuisine, culture and commerce inside Southeast Asia’s largest exhibition complex. HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 February 2026 – For nearly two weeks, the Spring Fair 2026 turned the Vietnam Exhibition Center into something … Read more

CrazyLive to Host Free Investment Seminar in Hong Kong This March

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 February 2026 – CrazyLive, a platform dedicated to investor education and behavioral finance research, today announced that it will host a free public investment seminar on March 8, 2026 (Sunday) at Hotel ICON in Hong Kong. Titled “Investor Behavior and Decision-Making Frameworks in … Read more

Media Architects Celebrates 25 Years of Innovation in Live Production Streaming and Video Learning Technologies

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 February 2026 – Media Architects Pte Ltd, a systems integrator specialising in live production streaming and education technology solutions, marked its 25th anniversary in January 2026. Established in 2001, the company has spent the last two and a half decades supporting institutions, organisations, and government … Read more

Keeping your heart healthy this Valentine’s Day

Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown is encouraging New Zealanders to use Valentine’s Day as a reminder to look after their own heart health, as well as the people they care about. “Valentine’s Day is about connection and care, and that starts with looking after yourself. Making time for your heart health is … Read more

Active Investor Plus delivers $3 billion in investment in New Zealand

Source: New Zealand Government Less than a year after it was refreshed, the Active Investor Plus (AIP) visa is bringing $3.39 billion into New Zealand, Immigration Minister Erica Stanford announced today. “These results show that the significant changes the Government has made to the visa is achieving our goal of making an investor visa available … Read more

Temporary closure of Pirongia tracks following severe weather

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  14 February 2026 Initial assessments indicate that some tracks and bridges have been damaged or washed away, creating potential safety risks for visitors. As a precaution, DOC staff have closed the following tracks while detailed assessments are undertaken: Bell Track, Hihikiwi Track, Mahaukura Track, Nikau Track, Ruapane Track, Tahanui Track … Read more

Government urges people to put safety first as severe weather hits North Island

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is urging people to put safety first, as it gets behind North Island communities facing another period of severe weather, less than one month after the tragic storms of last month and three years since Cyclone Gabrielle struck in 2023. Severe weather warnings are in place in many parts of … Read more

Cam Melville Ives misses snowboard halfpipe medals

Source: Radio New Zealand Cam Melville Ives at the 2026 Winter Olympics. www.photosport.nz First time Olympian Cam Melville Ives struggled to complete his runs in the snowboard halfpipe final and finished in 12th place at Livingo Snow Park. The Wanaka rider qualified in eighth for the Winter Olympics final but was among the athletes that … Read more

‘It’s hard to get healthy kai when you don’t have healthy whenua’

Source: Radio New Zealand Dr Madeline Shelling (Ngāti Porou) from the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences at the University of Auckland. Supplied/Madeline Shelling A new study has linked food insecurity experienced by Māori to the ongoing consequence of colonisation rather than the result of individual choice or lifestyle. The study, led by postdoctoral health … Read more

Country Life: Growing a farmer on Pāmu’s apprentice scheme

Source: Radio New Zealand Pāmu apprentice Archie Davidson and Te Wharua farm manager Alan Micky MacDonald RNZ/Sally Round Apprentice farmer Archie Davidson is learning a thing or two from his dogs. “That heading dog, he knows everything. “You send him one way; he goes the other way. “He’s like, uh-uh, and I’m like, ‘Oh, should … Read more

Country Life: Behind the scenes of Central Otago’s cherry harvest

Source: Radio New Zealand Clyde Orchards has been owned and operated by the Paulin family since 1921. Gianina Schwanecke / Country Life In the weeks before Chinese New Year, Clyde Orchard’s packhouse is a hive of activity as rich, red cherries freshly picked from surrounding Central Otago orchards are brought in to be washed, packed … Read more

New Zealand SailGP: What you need to know

Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand SailGP 4pm Saturday, 14 February 11.30am Sunday, 15 February* Wynyard Point, Auckland Live updates on RNZ *Start time has been change for the weather Amid considerable fanfare, SailGP has returned to Auckland, building on a wildly successful – not for the home team though – debut in 2025. The … Read more

Wellington Phoenix fight back on and off the field

Source: Radio New Zealand Ifeanyi Eze of the Phoenix AAP / Photosport The Wellington Phoenix have questions. The Phoenix came back from 2-0 down at halftime to draw 2-2 with Western Sydney Wanderers in Sydney, thanks to a maiden A-League goal from All Whites defender Bill Tuiloma and an eighth of the season from golden … Read more

Weather live: State of Emergency declared in Ōtorohanga

Source: Radio New Zealand Flooding at Ōtorohanga Museum. Supplied / Amanda Kiddie Ōtorohanga is under a State of Emergency after it was hit by widespread flooding and heavy rain. Mayor Rodney Dow made the declaration at 12:57am on Saturday. It expires in seven days. He said there had been reports of flooding, slips and inundation. … Read more

Ōtorohanga Museum’s precious taonga wrecked by floodwaters

Source: Radio New Zealand Volunteers try to protect what they can from the rising floodwaters. Supplied / Amanda Kiddie Several precious taonga from Ōtorohanga Museum will not be able to be saved after floodwaters rushed inside it. Almost two dozen members of the community rallied to save what they could. But it would not be … Read more

What makes a good break-up song?

Source: Radio New Zealand It’s a situation that will be familiar to many of us: you’re hurting after the demise of a romantic relationship, and you hear a song, with its key, rhythm and lyrics, perfectly putting sound and words to the feeling in your heart. You put it on high rotation, drawing out the … Read more

Love, lies, and prime-time pressure

Source: Radio New Zealand The Detail’s Amanda Gillies sat down with MAFS expert John Aiken for insight into this season’s highs and lows. RNZ Former New Zealand cricket star turned Australian love expert John Aiken talks love, scandals and the show that changed reality TV John Aiken was 15 minutes late for our 15-minute interview … Read more

Blues v Chiefs: What you need to know

Source: Radio New Zealand Blues v Chiefs Kick-off: 7:05pm Saturday 14 February Eden Park, Auckland Live updates on RNZ Can the Chiefs overcome three straight years of heartbreak and finally win a Super Rugby Pacific title? Their quest starts tonight at Eden Park, where they face another team with redemption on their minds in the … Read more

Ōtorohanga under week-long state of emergency, more rain on the way

Source: Radio New Zealand A slip on State Highway 39, Ōtorohanga. Supplied / Otorohanga Volunteer Fire Brigade A local state of emergency has been declared in Ōtorohanga, Waikato, after the district was lashed by heavy rains. The declaration was made at 12:57am on Saturday and will stay in effect for seven days. Mayor Rodney Dow … Read more