New Zealand First to campaign on Māori seats referendum

Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand First leader Winston Peters speaking at Waitangi Treaty Grounds last week. (File photo) RNZ / Mark Papalii New Zealand First will campaign on a referendum on the Māori seats this year, with the party saying the time had come for a decision on their future. Te Pāti Māori said … Read more

Car of Tekanimaeu Arobati, swept away in Mahurangi River, found

Source: Radio New Zealand Police found the Nissan X-Trail in the Mahurangi River. NZ POLICE / SUPPLIED The car of a man who was swept away in the Mahurangi River north of Auckland last month has been found. Tekanimaeu Arobati disappeared during severe weather on 21 January. The 47-year-old’s body was found three days later … Read more

NZ-AU: December 2025 Half Year Financial Results Overview

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) PERTH, Australia, Feb. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Paladin Energy Ltd (ASX:PDN, TSX:PDN, OTCQX:PALAF) (“Paladin” or the “Company”) advises that it has released its December 2025 Half Year Financial Accounts and Management Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) for Paladin Energy Ltd and its controlled entities for the three and six month periods ended … Read more

VinFast VF 8: The ‘Just In Case’ Electric SUV for Modern Families

Source: Media Outreach Built for growing families and unpredictable schedules, the VinFast VF 8 combines spaciousness, towing capacity, advanced safety features, and long-term warranty coverage in an electric SUV that handles daily routines and unexpected detours alike. DUBAI, UAE – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 February 2026 – In the Middle East, families rarely plan … Read more

Exploring AI to support breast screening services

Source: New Zealand Government Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being explored as a way to support breast screening services and improve early detection for women across New Zealand, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “AI is providing new opportunities to strengthen our healthcare system and deliver smarter, more responsive care for New Zealanders,” Mr Brown says. “As … Read more

Gen Z, Millennials turn hawking their wares into a side hustle

Source: Radio New Zealand Clothing is among the most popular things to sell. Rawpixel Ltd The rising cost of living is seeing New Zealanders increasingly choosing to buy and sell goods in the secondhand marketplace. According to TradeMe’s latest report on the circular economy which surveyed 4000 people, 64 percent cite financial pressure as the … Read more

Analysis Reveals Three Major Coverage Misunderstanding for Hong Kong Travelers

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 February 2026 – As Hong Kong’s outbound travel market surges, so do the headaches involving insurance claims. A recent deep dive by 10Life, the independent insurance comparison platform, shows a growing rift between what travelers think they bought and what their policies actually … Read more

Burglar caught by victim in their own web

Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute the following to Acting Superintendent Ash Tabb, Christchurch Metro Acting Area Commander: A quick-thinking member of the public led Police to a burglar after spotting their own stolen tools on Facebook marketplace. They arranged to meet the seller and viewed the tools which were reported stolen in January. After … Read more

Backing ambition, building growth

Source: New Zealand Government [Keynote delivered at the New Zealand Economic Forum, 12 February 2026] Tēnā koutou katoa, and good morning. Thank you to Professor Jennifer Kerr and the University of Waikato Management School for hosting us.  It is great to be here in the Waikato – a region that is building capability for the … Read more

Police want to hear from anyone with information about disgraced ex-priest

Source: Radio New Zealand Fr Rowan Donoghue outside the Christchurch District Court last month. Nathan McKinnon / RNZ Police are appealing for anyone with information regarding a former priest convicted of historical sexual offending to come forward. It comes after RNZ was approached by former pupils of St Patrick’s Silverstream with concerns about former priest … Read more

Warkworth search: Missing vehicle located

Source: New Zealand Police Police have located a vehicle outstanding since a man was washed away in the Mahurangi River on 21 January 2026. Forty-seven-year-old Tekanimaeu Arobati was later located in the river days later on 24 January. Inspector Nina Pedersen, from Waitematā North Police, says Police have continued to search for the vehicle Mr … Read more

Strike by Air New Zealand flight attendants leaves traveller in limbo

Source: Radio New Zealand Flight attendants working on Air New Zealand’s Boeing 777 and 787 long range aircraft are striking on Thursday and Friday after failing to agree on pay conditions. Supplied/ Air NZ An Air New Zealand customer has been left upset after discovering at the last minute that a cabin crew strike had … Read more

Mt Maunganui landslide: Retired judge Paul Davison, KC appointed to lead external review

Source: Radio New Zealand Retired judge Paul Davison, KC, has been appointed to lead the review which was previously signalled by Tauranga City Council. RNZ A retired judge has been appointed to lead an external review into the events leading up to the deadly Mount Maunganui landslide. The review, previously signalled by Tauranga City Council, … Read more

Federated Farmers – Government must urgently rule out controversial water tax

Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers is calling on the Government to immediately and categorically rule out any form of ‘water tax’ in its proposed RMA replacement bill. “There’s absolutely no way we’re going to support any laws that open the door to taxing water,” Federated Farmers RMA reform spokesperson Mark Hooper says. “A water tax would … Read more

Appointments – CAA appoints new Deputy Chief Executive – Gayle Holmes

Source: Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)  After a thorough recruitment process, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Gayle Holmes as our new Deputy Chief Executive, Regulatory Enablement and Response, to the Executive Leadership Team. Gayle is currently a member of the executive team as General Manager, Compliance, Monitoring and Enforcement … Read more

Gen Z, Millenials turn hawking their wares into a side hustle

Source: Radio New Zealand Clothing is among the most popular things to sell. Rawpixel Ltd The rising cost of living is seeing New Zealanders increasingly choosing to buy and sell goods in the secondhand marketplace. According to TradeMe’s latest report on the circular economy which surveyed 4000 people, 64 percent cite financial pressure as the … Read more

New DOC cadetship programme launched to build future conservation workforce

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  26 January 2026 Source:  Office of the Minister of Conservation The Te Pū Hono programme is a 30-month paid cadetship designed to support people at the start of long-term conservation careers. The first intake of 10 kaihonoa taiao cadets has begun the programme following a pōwhiri at Ōmaka Marae, hosted by … Read more

Live: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to face questions in Dunedin

Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will face questions following a visit to Space Operations New Zealand. Luxon has been touring the facility in Southland with Environment Minister Penny Simmonds. The stand-up is due to start around 2.45pm. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero, a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered … Read more

Health NZ shrugs off red ratings for big hospital builds

Source: Radio New Zealand The project management office for the new Dunedin Hospital. RNZ / Delphine Herbert Health New Zealand says two of its flagship hospital rebuilds are on track despite red alerts put on them months ago. The red ratings on the Nelson and Dunedin projects were in the latest publicly available investment report … Read more

High Court Judge wins right to have family bach dispute in private court

Source: Radio New Zealand The case was taken to the High Court but had been referred to independent arbitration. (File photo) RNZ / Dan Cook A High Court Judge has won the right to have a dispute over a family bach heard in private, rather than open court. In 2022, Justice Anne Hinton sold her … Read more

Wellington mayor Andrew Little promises to cut commercial rates

Source: Radio New Zealand Wellington’s mayor Andrew Little. RNZ / Mark Papalii Wellington’s mayor is promising to reduce the city’s commercial rates burden, but admits he doesn’t yet have the council’s backing to do so. Andrew Little told a Wellington Chamber of Commerce breakfast event that the current commercial rates differential meant that businesses paid … Read more

DOC Community Fund will provide $9.2 million for community-led conservation

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  12 February 2026 New Zealand has the highest proportion of threatened indigenous species in the world, with more than 1,000 native species currently classified as ‘threatened’ by extinction, and almost two-thirds of our rare ecosystems at risk of collapse. This new round of the DOC Community Fund will support local … Read more

A new wave of romance scams is washing across the internet – here’s how to stay safe

Source: Radio New Zealand Romance scams are among the most emotionally damaging forms of cybercrime because they combine carefully manufactured intimacy with financial theft – the scammers go after your heart, and then your wallet. Scammers use common dating apps to find victims and start online relationships, then trick their victims into buying fake cryptocurrency. … Read more

Cyber and Supply Chain Risks Reshaping Japan’s Business Landscape, Aon Survey

Source: Media Outreach “Geopolitical Volatility” is a top five current and future risk, highlighting the growing instability across the region 83 Percent of Firms Report Rising Insurable Risk Costs TOKYO, JAPAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 February 2026 – Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, has released the Japan findings … Read more

Christchurch terrorist suffered ‘complete destruction of his identity’ in prison, his lawyers say

Source: Radio New Zealand Fifty-one people were killed in two attacks on mosques in Christchurch in 2019. RNZ / Nathan Mckinnon Lawyers acting for the terrorist who massacred 51 worshippers at two Christchurch mosques say their client suffered a “complete destruction of his identity” because of his prison conditions, leading to an irrational decision to … Read more

Judge Ema Aitken must have known who she was yelling at, NZ First MP Casey Costello says

Source: Radio New Zealand Judge Ema Aitken is before a Judicial Conduct Panel accused of disrupting the event at Auckland’s Northern Club. RNZ Composite A gudge accused of disrupting an NZ First event must have known who she was yelling at, a party members says. Judge Ema Aitken is before a Judicial Conduct Panel accused … Read more

Pharmac seeking feedback on plans to modernise the Pharmaceutical Schedule

Source: PHARMAC 12 February 2026 Media release Medicines Hospital devices Pharmac has begun work to update the Pharmaceutical Schedule to make it easier to use, faster to update, and fit for a modern health system. “The Pharmaceutical Schedule is a national tool that helps people understand which medicines, vaccines, medical devices, and related products are … Read more