Ōtorohanga mum helped sound the alarm of neighbourhood flooding

Source: Radio New Zealand An Ōtorohanga mum of four waded through knee-deep water in the early hours of Saturday morning to raise the alarm of flooding with her neighbours. The South Waikato town was put into a State of Emergency shortly before 1am on Saturday as torrential rain lashed out on the region. The block … Read more

NRL pre-season: Warriors v Manly Sea Eagles

Source: Radio New Zealand Warriors Ali Leiataua scores a try, NRL Pre Season Challenge, NZ Warriors v Sea Eagles. McLean Park, Napier. Saturday 14 February, 2026 Kerry Marshall / www.photosport.nz It’s only pre season. That’s what Warriors fans will be telling themselves after an uninspiring, error-ridden performance in Napier in their first hit out of … Read more

Super Rugby Pacific: Fijian Drua v Moana Pasifika

Source: Radio New Zealand Moana Pasifika captain Miracle Faiilagi goes over for a try during the Fijian Drua v Moana Pasifika, Super Rugby Pacific match, Churchill Park, Lautoka. ActionPress Moana Pasifika have stunned the Fijian Drua in Lautoka, winning 40-26 at Churchill Park. Captain Miracle Faiilagi was the hero for Moana, scoring a hat trick … Read more

Super Rugby Pacific: Blues v Chiefs live updates

Source: Radio New Zealand Laghlan McWhannell during the Chiefs v Blues, Super Rugby Pacific Qualifying Final match, FMG Stadium Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand. Saturday, 7 June 2025, (Photo by Mark Taylor / action press) Mark Taylor The Chiefs have rolled up State Highway 1 for a date with the Blues on Valentine’s Day, as both … Read more

SailGP: Black Foils collides with France, two sailors including one Kiwi injured

Source: Radio New Zealand A collision between Black Foils driven by Peter Burling and Blair Tuke and DS Team France, driven by Quentin Delapierre at the start of race 3. Phil Walter Sailors from the New Zealand and France teams have been rushed to Auckland hospital, after a high-speed collision in race three of the … Read more

Black Foils collides with France, two sailors including one Kiwi injured

Source: Radio New Zealand A collision between Black Foils driven by Peter Burling and Blair Tuke and DS Team France, driven by Quentin Delapierre at the start of race 3. Phil Walter Sailors from the New Zealand and France teams have been rushed to Auckland hospital, after a high-speed collision in race three of the … Read more

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